PSC Mock Exam 357 — 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 98 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 (28 Qs): books and authors, first in India / world, national symbols, important days, UN agencies.
- Mental Ability & Reasoning (15 Qs): blood relations, direction sense, logical deduction, data sufficiency, puzzles.
- Current Affairs (10 Qs): economy updates, recent appointments, government schemes launched, international events, sports tournaments.
- English (10 Qs): common errors, synonyms and antonyms, one-word substitutions, idioms and phrases, sentence improvement.
- 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. Hindi Divas is celebrated on:
General Knowledge- 26 January
- 14 September
- 15 August
- 2 October
Show answer + explanation
Correct: B. 14 September
14 September = Hindi Divas. On this day in 1949, Hindi was adopted as an official language.
Q2. India became ___ largest auto market:
Current Affairs- 1st
- 5th
- 7th
- 3rd
Show answer + explanation
Correct: D. 3rd
3rd largest (after China, USA) — overtaking Japan in 2022-23.
Q3. Arrange in dictionary order: 1.precede 2.precision 3.precise 4.precept 5.preach 6.prelude
Mental Ability & Reasoning- 5,1,4,2,3,6
- 5,1,4,3,2,6
- 5,1,3,4,2,6
- 5,3,1,4,2,6
Show answer + explanation
Correct: B. 5,1,4,3,2,6
Order: preach, precede, precept, precise, precision, prelude → 5,1,4,3,2,6.
Q4. Synonym of WITHER:
English- Bloom
- Shrivel
- Grow
- Expand
Show answer + explanation
Correct: B. Shrivel
Dry up.
Q5. Oldest Malayalam literary work:
Malayalam- Krishnagatha
- Jnanappana
- Narayaneeyam
- Ramacharitam
Show answer + explanation
Correct: D. Ramacharitam
Ramacharitam (12th century Cheeraman).
The full 98-question mock starts below.
Frequently asked
How long does this mock take?
90 minutes for 98 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 357 — Foundation
98 questions · 90 minutes