PSC Mock Exam 496 — 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): first in India / world, national symbols, important days, UN agencies, abbreviations.
- Mental Ability & Reasoning (15 Qs): series completion, coding-decoding, blood relations, direction sense, logical deduction.
- Current Affairs (10 Qs): awards announced, state news, economy updates, recent appointments, government schemes launched.
- English (10 Qs): one-word substitutions, idioms and phrases, sentence improvement, comprehension passages, active and passive voice.
- 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. Largest desert in the world:
General Knowledge- Antarctic (cold desert)
- Sahara
- Arabian
- Gobi
Show answer + explanation
Correct: A. Antarctic (cold desert)
~14 million km². Sahara is largest hot desert (~9.2 million km²). Desert = <250 mm/year precipitation.
Q2. Lucknow Airport named:
Current Affairs- APJ Kalam
- Atal
- Modi
- Chaudhary Charan Singh
Show answer + explanation
Correct: D. Chaudhary Charan Singh
Chaudhary Charan Singh International.
Q3. 1, 8, 27, 64, 125, ___
Mental Ability & Reasoning- 196
- 210
- 216
- 250
Show answer + explanation
Correct: C. 216
Cubes: 1³,2³,3³,4³,5³,6³ = 216.
Q4. Plural of 'mouse' (animal):
English- mices
- mice
- mouses
- mouse
Show answer + explanation
Correct: B. mice
Mice.
Q5. Oldest Malayalam literary work:
Malayalam- Krishnagatha
- Jnanappana
- Narayaneeyam
- Ramacharitam
Show answer + explanation
Correct: D. Ramacharitam
Ramacharitam (12th century Cheeraman).
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 496 — Foundation
99 questions · 90 minutes