PSC Mock Exam 405 — 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): abbreviations, famous personalities, awards and honours, sports, books and authors.
- Mental Ability & Reasoning (15 Qs): series completion, coding-decoding, blood relations, direction sense, logical deduction.
- Current Affairs (10 Qs): government schemes launched, international events, sports tournaments, awards announced, state news.
- English (10 Qs): one-word substitutions, idioms and phrases, sentence improvement, comprehension passages, active and passive voice.
- Malayalam (10 Qs): വ്യാകരണം (grammar), പര്യായം (synonyms), വിപരീതം (antonyms), പഴഞ്ചൊല്ലുകൾ (proverbs), സാഹിത്യ ചരിത്രം (literary history).
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. Malala Yousafzai was born in:
General Knowledge- Karachi
- Islamabad
- Mingora (Swat Valley)
- Lahore
Show answer + explanation
Correct: C. Mingora (Swat Valley)
Malala was born on 12 July 1997 in Mingora, Swat Valley, Pakistan.
Q2. Padma Awards for Kerala 2024:
Current Affairs- Multiple
- Only one
- None
- Unknown
Show answer + explanation
Correct: A. Multiple
Several from Kerala.
Q3. In the number series 1, 2, 6, 15, 31, 56, 91, one number is wrong. Find the wrong number.
Mental Ability & Reasoning- 15
- 91
- 31
- 56
Show answer + explanation
Correct: C. 31
Differences: 1, 4, 9, 16, 25, 35. Should be perfect squares (1²,2²,3²,4²,5²,6²=36). Last diff 35 instead of 36. Sequence: 1, 2, 6, 15, 31, 56, 92. Wrong = 91. Mark B.
Q4. Antonym of DARK:
English- Dim
- Light
- Black
- Shadow
Show answer + explanation
Correct: B. Light
Dark ↔ light.
Q5. Changampuzha Krishna Pillai:
Malayalam- Ramanan
- Only Ramanan
- Political
- Religious
Show answer + explanation
Correct: A. Ramanan
Famous for Ramanan (1936) elegy.
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 405 — Foundation
99 questions · 90 minutes