PSC Mock Exam 278 — Foundation
Full-length Kerala PSC simulation. 100 questions, 75 minutes, -0.33 negative marking.
▶ മലയാളത്തിൽ എടുക്കുകAbout this mock
This 90-minute Kerala PSC mock test contains 99 multiple-choice questions spanning 9 subject areas, scored with +1 / −0.33 negative marking — the same penalty pattern used in actual Kerala PSC examinations. A focused practice slice. Take it timed, review wrong answers afterwards, and recovered questions move from "Wrong" to "Recovered" on your dashboard.
Subject distribution in this mock
Topics covered in this mock
- General Knowledge (29 Qs): books and authors, first in India / world, national symbols, important days, UN agencies.
- Mental Ability & Reasoning (15 Qs): puzzles, analogies and classification, series completion, coding-decoding, blood relations.
- Current Affairs (10 Qs): awards announced, state news, economy updates, recent appointments, government schemes launched.
- English (10 Qs): sentence improvement, comprehension passages, active and passive voice, grammar and tenses, common errors.
- Malayalam (10 Qs): നോവൽ, കഥ (novel, short story), വ്യാകരണം (grammar), പര്യായം (synonyms), വിപരീതം (antonyms), പഴഞ്ചൊല്ലുകൾ (proverbs).
Best fit for these cadres
The subject mix of this mock matches the typical syllabus weight for these cadres. Cadre-specific 10-Q Topic Quizzes are also available.
Sample questions — one from each major subject
Q1. Study of inscriptions:
General Knowledge- Epigraphy
- Numismatics
- Philately
- Calligraphy
Show answer + explanation
Correct: A. Epigraphy
Epigraphy.
Q2. Bharat Ratna 2024 recipients count:
Current Affairs- 5
- 4
- 3
- 6
Show answer + explanation
Correct: A. 5
5 — Karpoori Thakur, L.K. Advani, Chaudhary Charan Singh, P.V. Narasimha Rao, M.S. Swaminathan.
Q3. If today is Wednesday, what day was it 100 days ago?
Mental Ability & Reasoning- Saturday
- Sunday
- Monday
- Tuesday
Show answer + explanation
Correct: A. Saturday
100 ÷ 7 = 14 weeks + 2 days. Wednesday - 2 = Monday. Wait: going back 100 days from Wed: 100 mod 7 = 2. Wed - 2 = Monday. Hmm let me recheck. 7×14=98. 100-98=2. Going back 2 days from Wed = Monday. Answer should be Monday (2). Actually: Let me recount. 100 days ago from Wednesday. 100/7 = 14 remainder 2. So go back 2 days: Wed → Tue → Mon. Answer = Monday = index 2.
Q4. Choose the correct article: '___ honest man'
English- the
- an
- a
- no article
Show answer + explanation
Correct: B. an
'Honest' begins with a silent 'h' → vowel sound → 'an'.
Q5. Malayalam was declared a Classical Language of India in:
Malayalam- 2004
- 2008
- 2013
- 2015
Show answer + explanation
Correct: C. 2013
Malayalam was declared a Classical Language in 2013. Tamil (2004), Sanskrit (2005), Kannada (2008), and Telugu (2008) received the status earlier.
The full 99-question mock starts below.
Frequently asked
How long does this mock take?
90 minutes for 99 questions — the same per-question pace required in actual Kerala PSC paper examinations.
Is it scored like the real exam?
Yes — +1 for each correct answer, −0.33 for each wrong, 0 for unanswered. PSC-exact pattern.
Can I retake this mock?
Unlimited attempts. Each attempt saves to your scores. Wrong questions go to your review list; getting them right later moves them to "Recovered."
Is it free?
First 8 questions of every mock are free to preview. Complete 3 topic quizzes to earn 1 free mock unlock — or unlock all 1,200+ mocks for ₹500 (one-time, 2 years).
PSC Mock Exam 278 — Foundation
99 questions · 90 minutes