PSC Mock Exam 356 — Foundation
Full-length Kerala PSC simulation. 100 questions, 75 minutes, -0.33 negative marking.
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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): first in India / world, national symbols, important days, UN agencies, abbreviations.
- Mental Ability & Reasoning (15 Qs): coding-decoding, blood relations, direction sense, logical deduction, data sufficiency.
- Current Affairs (10 Qs): recent appointments, government schemes launched, international events, sports tournaments, awards announced.
- 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. The first human to walk on the Moon (Apollo 11, 1969) was:
General Knowledge- Buzz Aldrin
- Neil Armstrong
- Michael Collins
- Yuri Gagarin
Show answer + explanation
Correct: B. Neil Armstrong
Neil Armstrong stepped onto the lunar surface on 21 July 1969; Aldrin followed.
Q2. Bharatmala:
Current Affairs- Highway project
- Railways
- Ports
- Airports
Show answer + explanation
Correct: A. Highway project
National highway development programme.
Q3. Odd: Gold, Silver, Copper, Iron
Mental Ability & Reasoning- Gold
- Silver
- Copper
- Iron
Show answer + explanation
Correct: D. Iron
Others don't rust; iron rusts.
Q4. Antonym of 'optimistic':
English- Hopeful
- Pessimistic
- Cheerful
- Positive
Show answer + explanation
Correct: B. Pessimistic
Optimistic ↔ pessimistic (expecting the worst).
Q5. Sreeni (ONV's pet name):
Malayalam- Asan
- O.N.V. Kurup
- Vallathol
- Ulloor
Show answer + explanation
Correct: B. O.N.V. Kurup
O.N.V.
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 356 — Foundation
100 questions · 90 minutes