PSC Mock Exam 361 — 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): direction sense, logical deduction, data sufficiency, puzzles, analogies and classification.
- Current Affairs (10 Qs): recent appointments, government schemes launched, international events, sports tournaments, awards announced.
- English (10 Qs): grammar and tenses, common errors, synonyms and antonyms, one-word substitutions, idioms and phrases.
- 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. Egyptian civilisation centred on which river?
General Knowledge- Indus
- Nile
- Euphrates
- Tigris
Show answer + explanation
Correct: B. Nile
Herodotus called Egypt 'gift of the Nile.' Annual flooding fertilised land, enabled agriculture along narrow valley.
Q2. India won how many medals at the Paris Olympics 2024?
Current Affairs- 4
- 6
- 7
- 5
Show answer + explanation
Correct: B. 6
India won 6 medals at Paris 2024: 1 silver (Neeraj Chopra) and 5 bronze medals.
Q3. Pointing to a photo, Ram said 'He is the son of my father's only son.' Who is in the photo?
Mental Ability & Reasoning- Ram's son
- Ram himself
- Ram's brother
- Ram's father
Show answer + explanation
Correct: A. Ram's son
Father's only son = Ram. Son of Ram = Ram's son.
Q4. 'She ___ longer, if she hadn't fallen.' (third conditional)
English- would have lived
- will have lived
- wouldn't live
- would live
Show answer + explanation
Correct: A. would have lived
Third conditional: If + past perfect, would have + past participle.
Q5. Who wrote Keralapanineeyam?
Malayalam- Ezhuthachan
- A.R. Raja Raja Varma
- Gundert
- Kumaranasan
Show answer + explanation
Correct: B. A.R. Raja Raja Varma
A.R. Raja Raja Varma — definitive Malayalam grammar. Called 'Kerala Panini'.
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 361 — Foundation
99 questions · 90 minutes