PSC Mock Exam 279 — 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): sports, books and authors, first in India / world, national symbols, important days.
- Mental Ability & Reasoning (15 Qs): data sufficiency, puzzles, analogies and classification, series completion, coding-decoding.
- Current Affairs (10 Qs): economy updates, recent appointments, government schemes launched, international events, sports tournaments.
- English (10 Qs): synonyms and antonyms, one-word substitutions, idioms and phrases, sentence improvement, comprehension passages.
- Malayalam (10 Qs): സാഹിത്യ ചരിത്രം (literary history), കവിതാ ശാഖകൾ (poetry traditions), നോവൽ, കഥ (novel, short story), വ്യാകരണം (grammar), പര്യായം (synonyms).
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. G. S. Ghurye is known as:
General Knowledge- Father of Indian Sociology
- Father of Psychology
- Father of Economics
- Father of Linguistics
Show answer + explanation
Correct: A. Father of Indian Sociology
Govind Sadashiv Ghurye (1893-1983) — pioneer of Indian sociology. His 'Caste and Race in India' (1932) is foundational.
Q2. Jan Aushadhi stores:
Current Affairs- 14000+ (2024)
- 5000
- 2000
- 500
Show answer + explanation
Correct: A. 14000+ (2024)
Generic medicine stores — massive expansion.
Q3. Pointing to a man, a woman says: 'He is son of my grandfather's only son.' Man is woman's:
Mental Ability & Reasoning- Cousin
- Uncle
- Brother
- Father
Show answer + explanation
Correct: C. Brother
Grandfather's only son = her father. His son = her brother.
Q4. Synonym of EXACERBATE:
English- Improve
- Worsen
- Calm
- Resolve
Show answer + explanation
Correct: B. Worsen
Make worse.
Q5. Who wrote Adhyatma Ramayanam?
Malayalam- Cherusseri
- Ezhuthachan
- Poonthanam
- Melpathur
Show answer + explanation
Correct: B. Ezhuthachan
Thunchaththu Ezhuthachan — Father of Malayalam literature.
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 279 — Foundation
99 questions · 90 minutes