PSC Mock Exam 373 — 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): important days, UN agencies, abbreviations, famous personalities, awards and honours.
- Mental Ability & Reasoning (15 Qs): blood relations, direction sense, logical deduction, data sufficiency, puzzles.
- Current Affairs (10 Qs): state news, economy updates, recent appointments, government schemes launched, international events.
- English (10 Qs): common errors, synonyms and antonyms, one-word substitutions, idioms and phrases, sentence improvement.
- Malayalam (10 Qs): കവിതാ ശാഖകൾ (poetry traditions), നോവൽ, കഥ (novel, short story), വ്യാകരണം (grammar), പര്യായം (synonyms), വിപരീതം (antonyms).
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 term 'sociology' was coined by:
General Knowledge- Auguste Comte (1838)
- Karl Marx
- Max Weber
- Emile Durkheim
Show answer + explanation
Correct: A. Auguste Comte (1838)
Auguste Comte (French, 1798-1857) coined 'sociology' in 1838, combining Latin 'socius' (companion) + Greek 'logos' (study). 'Father of sociology.'
Q2. The five pillars of Atmanirbhar Bharat are:
Current Affairs- Economy, Infrastructure, System, Demography, Demand
- Land, Labour, Law, Liquidity, Leadership
- Trade, Tech, Talent, Trust, Tourism
- Defence, Digital, Development, Democracy, Diplomacy
Show answer + explanation
Correct: A. Economy, Infrastructure, System, Demography, Demand
The five pillars are Economy, Infrastructure, Technology-driven System, Vibrant Demography, and Demand.
Q3. Book : Library :: Tree : ?
Mental Ability & Reasoning- Branch
- Forest
- Leaf
- Fruit
Show answer + explanation
Correct: B. Forest
Book collection = library; tree collection = forest.
Q4. 'Bona fide' means:
English- Bad faith
- Genuine
- Unknown
- Official
Show answer + explanation
Correct: B. Genuine
Latin — in good faith, genuine.
Q5. Who wrote the poem 'Jathikkummi'?
Malayalam- Vallathol
- Pandit Karuppan
- Ulloor
- Kumaran Asan
Show answer + explanation
Correct: B. Pandit Karuppan
Pandit Karuppan wrote Jathikkummi, a poem advocating social equality for lower castes.
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 373 — Foundation
98 questions · 90 minutes