PSC Mock Exam 396 — 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 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): important days, UN agencies, abbreviations, famous personalities, awards and honours.
- Mental Ability & Reasoning (15 Qs): coding-decoding, blood relations, direction sense, logical deduction, data sufficiency.
- Current Affairs (10 Qs): international events, sports tournaments, awards announced, state news, economy updates.
- English (10 Qs): synonyms and antonyms, one-word substitutions, idioms and phrases, sentence improvement, comprehension passages.
- 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. Big Five personality traits (OCEAN):
General Knowledge- Only introvert
- Openness, Conscientiousness, Extraversion, Agreeableness, Neuroticism
- Only IQ
- 4 humors
Show answer + explanation
Correct: B. Openness, Conscientiousness, Extraversion, Agreeableness, Neuroticism
Also called Five-Factor Model. Most accepted trait theory. Stable across cultures.
Q2. PM Modi lok sabha constituency:
Current Affairs- Varanasi
- Vadodara
- Gandhinagar
- Ahmedabad
Show answer + explanation
Correct: A. Varanasi
Varanasi (elected in 2014, 2019, 2024).
Q3. 'A is the brother of B. B is the sister of C. C is the father of D.' How is A related to D?
Mental Ability & Reasoning- Father
- Uncle
- Grandfather
- Brother
Show answer + explanation
Correct: B. Uncle
C is D's father. B is C's sister. A is B's brother = also C's sibling. So A is D's uncle.
Q4. One word: Opposite-meaning word:
English- Homonym
- Synonym
- Antonym
- Acronym
Show answer + explanation
Correct: C. Antonym
Antonym.
Q5. 'Veena Poovu' was written by:
Malayalam- Changampuzha
- Kumaranasan
- Vallathol
- Ulloor
Show answer + explanation
Correct: B. Kumaranasan
Kumaranasan wrote Veena Poovu (The Fallen Flower, 1907), a poem meditating on the transience of life through the metaphor of a fallen flower.
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 396 — Foundation
100 questions · 90 minutes