PSC Mock Exam 531 — 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): awards and honours, sports, books and authors, first in India / world, national symbols.
- Mental Ability & Reasoning (15 Qs): series completion, coding-decoding, blood relations, direction sense, logical deduction.
- Current Affairs (10 Qs): international events, sports tournaments, awards announced, state news, economy updates.
- English (10 Qs): sentence improvement, comprehension passages, active and passive voice, grammar and tenses, common errors.
- 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. Emile Durkheim's key concept was:
General Knowledge- Social facts + collective conscience
- Class struggle
- Symbolic interaction
- Charismatic authority
Show answer + explanation
Correct: A. Social facts + collective conscience
Durkheim: 'Rules of Sociological Method' (1895). Social facts have existence outside individuals; collective conscience unites society.
Q2. Which Union Ministry launched the e-Shram portal (centralized database of unorganized workers)?
Current Affairs- Ministry of Finance
- Ministry of Labour and Employment
- Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
- Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
Show answer + explanation
Correct: B. Ministry of Labour and Employment
e-Shram was launched in August 2021 by the Ministry of Labour & Employment.
Q3. 3, 6, 11, 18, 27, ?
Mental Ability & Reasoning- 36
- 38
- 40
- 42
Show answer + explanation
Correct: B. 38
Diff 3,5,7,9,11. 27+11 = 38.
Q4. Find the error: 'He is more taller than his brother.'
English- He is
- more taller
- than his
- brother
Show answer + explanation
Correct: B. more taller
Double comparative. Correct: 'He is taller than his brother.'
Q5. Sreeni (ONV's pet name):
Malayalam- Asan
- O.N.V. Kurup
- Vallathol
- Ulloor
Show answer + explanation
Correct: B. O.N.V. Kurup
O.N.V.
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 531 — Foundation
99 questions · 90 minutes