PSC Mock Exam 473 — 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): first in India / world, national symbols, important days, UN agencies, abbreviations.
- Mental Ability & Reasoning (15 Qs): data sufficiency, puzzles, analogies and classification, series completion, coding-decoding.
- Current Affairs (10 Qs): sports tournaments, awards announced, state news, economy updates, recent appointments.
- English (10 Qs): synonyms and antonyms, one-word substitutions, idioms and phrases, sentence improvement, comprehension passages.
- Malayalam (10 Qs): പഴഞ്ചൊല്ലുകൾ (proverbs), സാഹിത്യ ചരിത്രം (literary history), കവിതാ ശാഖകൾ (poetry traditions), നോവൽ, കഥ (novel, short story), വ്യാകരണം (grammar).
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. Social learning / observational learning theorist:
General Knowledge- Pavlov
- James
- Albert Bandura (Bobo doll experiment)
- Skinner
Show answer + explanation
Correct: C. Albert Bandura (Bobo doll experiment)
Children imitate aggressive behavior. Self-efficacy concept. Cognitive learning theory.
Q2. Ram Mandir Ayodhya consecration:
Current Affairs- 15 Aug 2024
- 2022
- 22 Jan 2024
- 2023
Show answer + explanation
Correct: C. 22 Jan 2024
Pran Pratishtha on 22 January 2024.
Q3. Diya said to Devu, 'Your sister is the niece of my mother's husband.' How is Diya related to Devu?
Mental Ability & Reasoning- Mother
- Daughter
- Cousin
- Sister-in-law
Show answer + explanation
Correct: D. Sister-in-law
Mother's husband = father. His niece = cousin. If Devu's sister is Diya's cousin, Diya is Devu's cousin / sister-in-law based on PSC key.
Q4. Synonym of DEARTH:
English- Scarcity
- Wealth
- Abundance
- Plenty
Show answer + explanation
Correct: A. Scarcity
Lack, shortage.
Q5. First Malayalam prose writer:
Malayalam- Arnos Pathiri (1700s)
- Ezhuthachan
- CV Raman Pillai
- Basheer
Show answer + explanation
Correct: A. Arnos Pathiri (1700s)
Arnos Pathiri — early Malayalam prose.
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 473 — Foundation
100 questions · 90 minutes