PSC Mock Exam 492 — 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): national symbols, important days, UN agencies, abbreviations, famous personalities.
- Mental Ability & Reasoning (15 Qs): logical deduction, data sufficiency, puzzles, analogies and classification, series completion.
- Current Affairs (10 Qs): state news, economy updates, recent appointments, government schemes launched, international events.
- English (10 Qs): common errors, synonyms and antonyms, one-word substitutions, idioms and phrases, sentence improvement.
- Malayalam (10 Qs): വിപരീതം (antonyms), പഴഞ്ചൊല്ലുകൾ (proverbs), സാഹിത്യ ചരിത്രം (literary history), കവിതാ ശാഖകൾ (poetry traditions), നോവൽ, കഥ (novel, short story).
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. The Aztec Empire (Mexico) was conquered by:
General Knowledge- Columbus
- Hernán Cortés (1521)
- Francisco Pizarro
- Magellan
Show answer + explanation
Correct: B. Hernán Cortés (1521)
Cortés defeated Aztecs under Moctezuma II → conquered Tenochtitlan 1521. Smallpox devastated native populations.
Q2. India's G20 Presidency theme (2023) was:
Current Affairs- Digital India
- Aatmanirbhar Bharat
- Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam — 'One Earth, One Family, One Future'
- Jai Kisan
Show answer + explanation
Correct: C. Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam — 'One Earth, One Family, One Future'
India's G20 theme drawn from Upanishads. New Delhi Summit September 2023. African Union admitted. Declaration on Ukraine softened.
Q3. If North-East becomes South, then South-East becomes:
Mental Ability & Reasoning- North
- West
- North-West
- East
Show answer + explanation
Correct: B. West
NE→S means 135° clockwise rotation. SE rotated 135° clockwise = West.
Q4. Synonym of INTRICATE:
English- Simple
- Complex
- Plain
- Direct
Show answer + explanation
Correct: B. Complex
Very complicated.
Q5. Match authors to works: (a) C.V. Raman Pillai (b) K.M. Panikkar (c) A.R. Raja Raja Varma (d) Kesava Dev with (i) Malaya Vilasam (ii) Premamritam (iii) Parankipatayali (iv) Odayil Ninnu
Malayalam- a-iii, b-i, c-ii, d-iv
- a-ii, b-iii, c-i, d-iv
- a-iii, b-ii, c-i, d-iv
- a-iv, b-iii, c-ii, d-i
Show answer + explanation
Correct: B. a-ii, b-iii, c-i, d-iv
Premamritam-C.V. Raman Pillai; Parankipatayali-K.M. Panikkar; Malaya Vilasam-A.R. Raja Raja Varma; Odayil Ninnu-Kesava Dev.
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 492 — Foundation
100 questions · 90 minutes