PSC Mock Exam 517 — 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): sports, books and authors, first in India / world, national symbols, important days.
- Mental Ability & Reasoning (15 Qs): series completion, coding-decoding, blood relations, direction sense, logical deduction.
- Current Affairs (10 Qs): recent appointments, government schemes launched, international events, sports tournaments, awards announced.
- English (10 Qs): sentence improvement, comprehension passages, active and passive voice, grammar and tenses, common errors.
- 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 national motto 'Satyameva Jayate' means:
General Knowledge- Victory is ours
- Truth Alone Triumphs
- Unity in Diversity
- Jai Hind
Show answer + explanation
Correct: B. Truth Alone Triumphs
Satyameva Jayate = Truth Alone Triumphs (from Mundaka Upanishad).
Q2. G20 2025 host:
Current Affairs- India
- Brazil
- Indonesia
- South Africa
Show answer + explanation
Correct: D. South Africa
South Africa hosts G20 2025.
Q3. Find the odd one: murmur, whisper, mutter, martyr
Mental Ability & Reasoning- murmur
- whisper
- mutter
- martyr
Show answer + explanation
Correct: D. martyr
murmur/whisper/mutter relate to speaking softly; martyr is unrelated.
Q4. This is the ___ book I have ever read.
English- worse
- worser
- worst
- bad
Show answer + explanation
Correct: C. worst
Superlative form with 'the' and 'ever' requires 'worst'.
Q5. Chemmeen author:
Malayalam- Basheer
- Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai
- MT
- OV Vijayan
Show answer + explanation
Correct: B. Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai
Thakazhi (1956).
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 517 — Foundation
99 questions · 90 minutes