PSC Mock Exam 316 — 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): data sufficiency, puzzles, analogies and classification, series completion, coding-decoding.
- Current Affairs (10 Qs): state news, economy updates, recent appointments, government schemes launched, international events.
- English (10 Qs): comprehension passages, active and passive voice, grammar and tenses, common errors, synonyms and antonyms.
- Malayalam (10 Qs): വിപരീതം (antonyms), പഴഞ്ചൊല്ലുകൾ (proverbs), സാഹിത്യ ചരിത്രം (literary history), കവിതാ ശാഖകൾ (poetry traditions), നോവൽ, കഥ (novel, short story).
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. Conformity study — Solomon Asch:
General Knowledge- Obedience
- Majority influence on line-judgment tasks — 75% conformed at least once
- Authority
- Bystander
Show answer + explanation
Correct: B. Majority influence on line-judgment tasks — 75% conformed at least once
Normative and informational social influence. Group size, unanimity affect conformity.
Q2. India's G20 Presidency theme (2023) was:
Current Affairs- Digital India
- Aatmanirbhar Bharat
- Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam — 'One Earth, One Family, One Future'
- Jai Kisan
Show answer + explanation
Correct: C. Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam — 'One Earth, One Family, One Future'
India's G20 theme drawn from Upanishads. New Delhi Summit September 2023. African Union admitted. Declaration on Ukraine softened.
Q3. Series: 5, 6, 9, 14, 21, ?
Mental Ability & Reasoning- 32
- 28
- 35
- 30
Show answer + explanation
Correct: D. 30
Diff 1,3,5,7,9; 21+9=30.
Q4. The Latin word 'audire' means:
English- To check
- To note
- To find
- To hear
Show answer + explanation
Correct: D. To hear
'Audire' means 'to hear' — from which 'audit' is derived.
Q5. 'Nandanar' is the pen name of:
Malayalam- C. Govinda Pisharady
- P.C. Gopalan
- P.C. Kuttikrishnan
- R. Ramachandran Nair
Show answer + explanation
Correct: B. P.C. Gopalan
Malayalam writer P.C. Gopalan wrote under the pen-name 'Nandanar'.
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 316 — Foundation
99 questions · 90 minutes