PSC Mock Exam 289 — 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 100 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 full-length paper. 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 (30 Qs): awards and honours, sports, books and authors, first in India / world, national symbols.
- Mental Ability & Reasoning (15 Qs): puzzles, analogies and classification, series completion, coding-decoding, blood relations.
- Current Affairs (10 Qs): sports tournaments, awards announced, state news, economy updates, recent appointments.
- English (10 Qs): one-word substitutions, idioms and phrases, sentence improvement, comprehension passages, active and passive voice.
- Malayalam (10 Qs): വ്യാകരണം (grammar), പര്യായം (synonyms), വിപരീതം (antonyms), പഴഞ്ചൊല്ലുകൾ (proverbs), സാഹിത്യ ചരിത്രം (literary history).
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. Nuclear family is:
General Knowledge- Only children
- Parents + unmarried children
- Only parents
- Joint
Show answer + explanation
Correct: B. Parents + unmarried children
Trend in urban India. Reasons: migration, housing cost, women's work. Traditional joint family still in rural areas.
Q2. Modi became PM:
Current Affairs- 2014
- 2019
- 2004
- 2009
Show answer + explanation
Correct: A. 2014
May 2014 — 16th LS.
Q3. In the number series 3, 8, 15, 24, 35, the next number is:
Mental Ability & Reasoning- 46
- 48
- 50
- 52
Show answer + explanation
Correct: B. 48
Differences: 5, 7, 9, 11 (increasing by 2). Next difference = 13. So 35+13 = 48.
Q4. A person who gives generously is a:
English- Misanthrope
- Novice
- Sycophant
- Philanthropist
Show answer + explanation
Correct: D. Philanthropist
Philanthropist: one who loves humanity and helps others, typically through charity.
Q5. Ramacharitam by:
Malayalam- Ezhuthachan
- Cheeraman
- Cherusseri
- Poonthanam
Show answer + explanation
Correct: B. Cheeraman
Earliest extant Malayalam literary work (12th century).
The full 100-question mock starts below.
Frequently asked
How long does this mock take?
90 minutes for 100 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 289 — Foundation
100 questions · 90 minutes