PSC Mock Exam 497 — 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 98 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 (28 Qs): national symbols, important days, UN agencies, abbreviations, famous personalities.
- Mental Ability & Reasoning (15 Qs): analogies and classification, series completion, coding-decoding, blood relations, direction sense.
- Current Affairs (10 Qs): international events, sports tournaments, awards announced, state news, economy updates.
- English (10 Qs): idioms and phrases, sentence improvement, comprehension passages, active and passive voice, grammar and tenses.
- 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. Which country has the highest proportion of 95% Buddhist population?
General Knowledge- Cambodia
- Myanmar
- Thailand
- Bhutan
Show answer + explanation
Correct: C. Thailand
Thailand ~95% Buddhist (Theravada).
Q2. Kerala Lockdown record:
Current Affairs- Smooth handling via community kitchens (Kudumbashree)
- Poor handling
- Average
- Strict only
Show answer + explanation
Correct: A. Smooth handling via community kitchens (Kudumbashree)
Global recognition for community response.
Q3. If 6 pumps fill tank in 8 hrs, 4 pumps take:
Mental Ability & Reasoning- 10 hrs
- 12 hrs
- 14 hrs
- 16 hrs
Show answer + explanation
Correct: B. 12 hrs
6×8 = 4×x. x = 12.
Q4. Meaning of the idiom 'in black and white':
English- in red tape
- to feel sad
- very rarely
- in written form
Show answer + explanation
Correct: D. in written form
In black and white = written down / officially documented.
Q5. 'Veena Poovu' was written by:
Malayalam- Changampuzha
- Kumaranasan
- Vallathol
- Ulloor
Show answer + explanation
Correct: B. Kumaranasan
Kumaranasan wrote Veena Poovu (The Fallen Flower, 1907), a poem meditating on the transience of life through the metaphor of a fallen flower.
The full 98-question mock starts below.
Frequently asked
How long does this mock take?
90 minutes for 98 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 497 — Foundation
98 questions · 90 minutes