PSC Mock Exam 495 — 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 99 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 focused practice slice. 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 (29 Qs): books and authors, first in India / world, national symbols, important days, UN agencies.
- Mental Ability & Reasoning (15 Qs): coding-decoding, blood relations, direction sense, logical deduction, data sufficiency.
- Current Affairs (10 Qs): government schemes launched, international events, sports tournaments, awards announced, state news.
- English (10 Qs): synonyms and antonyms, one-word substitutions, idioms and phrases, sentence improvement, comprehension passages.
- 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. Which theorist is most closely associated with the concept of 'Scaffolding'?
General Knowledge- Jean Piaget
- Maria Montessori
- John Dewey
- Lev Vygotsky
Show answer + explanation
Correct: D. Lev Vygotsky
Scaffolding — instructional support removed as the learner gains competence — is part of Vygotsky's sociocultural theory.
Q2. Jan Aushadhi stores:
Current Affairs- 14000+ (2024)
- 5000
- 2000
- 500
Show answer + explanation
Correct: A. 14000+ (2024)
Generic medicine stores — massive expansion.
Q3. Odd: Lion, Tiger, Elephant, Dog
Mental Ability & Reasoning- Lion
- Elephant
- Dog
- Tiger
Show answer + explanation
Correct: C. Dog
Domestic vs wild.
Q4. 'To break the ice' means:
English- Cold drink
- Start a conversation
- Break something
- Winter activity
Show answer + explanation
Correct: B. Start a conversation
Initiate conversation in awkward situation.
Q5. Changampuzha Krishna Pillai is famous for which poem?
Malayalam- Veena Poovu
- Ramanan
- Duravastha
- Karuna
Show answer + explanation
Correct: B. Ramanan
Changampuzha's Ramanan (1936) is one of the most popular romantic poems in Malayalam literature.
The full 99-question mock starts below.
Frequently asked
How long does this mock take?
90 minutes for 99 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 495 — Foundation
99 questions · 90 minutes