PSC Mock Exam 413 — 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): abbreviations, famous personalities, awards and honours, sports, books and authors.
- Mental Ability & Reasoning (15 Qs): direction sense, logical deduction, data sufficiency, puzzles, analogies and classification.
- Current Affairs (10 Qs): sports tournaments, awards announced, state news, economy updates, recent appointments.
- English (10 Qs): grammar and tenses, common errors, synonyms and antonyms, one-word substitutions, idioms and phrases.
- 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. Charles Horton Cooley's concept 'looking-glass self' means:
General Knowledge- We develop self-image through others' perceptions
- Narcissism
- Self-reflection in mirrors
- Physical appearance
Show answer + explanation
Correct: A. We develop self-image through others' perceptions
Cooley (1902): self emerges via 3 steps — we imagine how we appear to others, imagine their judgment, develop self-feeling.
Q2. International Booker 2024:
Current Affairs- Samantha Harvey
- Jenny Erpenbeck (Kairos)
- Geetanjali Shree
- Han Kang
Show answer + explanation
Correct: B. Jenny Erpenbeck (Kairos)
Jenny Erpenbeck's Kairos (translator Michael Hofmann).
Q3. How many days are there from 1 March to 30 April (inclusive)?
Mental Ability & Reasoning- 60
- 61
- 62
- 63
Show answer + explanation
Correct: B. 61
March has 31 days + April has 30 days = 61 days total (from 1 March to 30 April inclusive).
Q4. Synonym of EXACERBATE:
English- Improve
- Worsen
- Calm
- Resolve
Show answer + explanation
Correct: B. Worsen
Make worse.
Q5. Who wrote Oru Deshathinte Katha?
Malayalam- Thakazhi
- S.K. Pottekkatt
- Basheer
- M.T.
Show answer + explanation
Correct: B. S.K. Pottekkatt
S.K. Pottekkatt (Jnanpith 1980).
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 413 — Foundation
100 questions · 90 minutes