PSC Mock Exam 478 — Foundation
Full-length Kerala PSC simulation. 100 questions, 75 minutes, -0.33 negative marking.
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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): logical deduction, data sufficiency, puzzles, analogies and classification, series completion.
- Current Affairs (10 Qs): awards announced, state news, economy updates, recent appointments, government schemes launched.
- English (10 Qs): common errors, synonyms and antonyms, one-word substitutions, idioms and phrases, sentence improvement.
- Malayalam (10 Qs): പര്യായം (synonyms), വിപരീതം (antonyms), പഴഞ്ചൊല്ലുകൾ (proverbs), സാഹിത്യ ചരിത്രം (literary history), കവിതാ ശാഖകൾ (poetry traditions).
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. Kant's Categorical Imperative:
General Knowledge- Act only on maxim you could will as universal law
- Act selfishly
- Follow authority
- No ethics
Show answer + explanation
Correct: A. Act only on maxim you could will as universal law
Groundwork of Metaphysics of Morals (1785). Deontology (duty ethics). Contrast: consequentialism (Bentham, Mill — utilitarianism).
Q2. India's DigiYatra uses which technology for airport entry?
Current Affairs- Facial recognition
- Fingerprint scan
- Iris scan
- QR code only
Show answer + explanation
Correct: A. Facial recognition
DigiYatra uses facial recognition technology for contactless, paperless airport entry at Indian airports.
Q3. All roses are flowers. Some flowers fade quickly. Therefore:
Mental Ability & Reasoning- All roses fade quickly
- Some roses may fade quickly
- No valid conclusion
- No roses fade
Show answer + explanation
Correct: C. No valid conclusion
Can't conclude about roses from 'some flowers'.
Q4. Antonym of SHORT:
English- Brief
- Long
- Tall
- Lengthy
Show answer + explanation
Correct: B. Long
Short ↔ long.
Q5. Sreeni (ONV's pet name):
Malayalam- Asan
- O.N.V. Kurup
- Vallathol
- Ulloor
Show answer + explanation
Correct: B. O.N.V. Kurup
O.N.V.
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 478 — Foundation
100 questions · 90 minutes