PSC Mock Exam 494 — 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): blood relations, direction sense, logical deduction, data sufficiency, puzzles.
- Current Affairs (10 Qs): economy updates, recent appointments, government schemes launched, international events, sports tournaments.
- English (10 Qs): active and passive voice, grammar and tenses, common errors, synonyms and antonyms, one-word substitutions.
- Malayalam (10 Qs): നോവൽ, കഥ (novel, short story), വ്യാകരണം (grammar), പര്യായം (synonyms), വിപരീതം (antonyms), പഴഞ്ചൊല്ലുകൾ (proverbs).
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. National Youth Day in India (Swami Vivekananda's birthday) is:
General Knowledge- 11 September
- 12 January
- 23 January
- 14 January
Show answer + explanation
Correct: B. 12 January
National Youth Day is celebrated on 12 January, Vivekananda's birthday.
Q2. Ayushman Bharat provides health cover of:
Current Affairs- ₹1 lakh
- ₹2.5 lakh
- ₹5 lakh
- ₹10 lakh
Show answer + explanation
Correct: C. ₹5 lakh
Ayushman Bharat (PM-JAY) provides health insurance of ₹5 lakh per family per year for secondary/tertiary hospitalisation.
Q3. Group think:
Mental Ability & Reasoning- Faulty decision-making in cohesive groups prioritising harmony over critical evaluation (Janis)
- Only leaders
- Individual
- Random
Show answer + explanation
Correct: A. Faulty decision-making in cohesive groups prioritising harmony over critical evaluation (Janis)
Bay of Pigs, Challenger disaster. Symptoms: illusion of invulnerability, self-censorship. Prevention: devil's advocate.
Q4. Which is called a board on which an artist mixes colours?
English- Palliate
- Palette
- Pallet
- Palate
Show answer + explanation
Correct: B. Palette
Palette — artist's mixing board. (Palate=mouth roof; Pallet=platform; Palliate=relieve)
Q5. Ramacharitam by:
Malayalam- Ezhuthachan
- Cheeraman
- Cherusseri
- Poonthanam
Show answer + explanation
Correct: B. Cheeraman
Earliest extant Malayalam literary work (12th century).
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 494 — Foundation
100 questions · 90 minutes