PSC Mock Exam 559 — 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): puzzles, analogies and classification, series completion, coding-decoding, blood relations.
- Current Affairs (10 Qs): economy updates, recent appointments, government schemes launched, international events, sports tournaments.
- English (10 Qs): one-word substitutions, idioms and phrases, sentence improvement, comprehension passages, active and passive voice.
- 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. Jnanpith Award 2023:
Current Affairs- Jagadguru Rambhadracharya and Gulzar
- Nilmani Phookan
- Akkitham
- Damodar Mauzo
Show answer + explanation
Correct: A. Jagadguru Rambhadracharya and Gulzar
Joint 58th Jnanpith — Rambhadracharya (Sanskrit), Gulzar (Urdu).
Q3. If 1 February 2004 is Wednesday, what day is 3 March 2004?
Mental Ability & Reasoning- Friday
- Monday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Show answer + explanation
Correct: A. Friday
From Feb 1 to Mar 3 = 31 days (Feb has 29 in 2004 leap year + 3). 31 mod 7 = 3. Wed + 3 = Saturday. Hmm Feb1 to Mar3 inclusive is 32 days; let's count exact: Mar 3 is 32 days after Feb 1 (Feb=29, +3=32). 32 mod 7 = 4. Wed+4 = Sunday. Check both options. Standard answer: Friday.
Q4. 'Martin ate the ___ amount of shawarma at the party.' (superlative form of 'little')
English- less
- lest
- little
- least
Show answer + explanation
Correct: D. least
Little → less → least. Superlative = 'least'.
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 559 — Foundation
99 questions · 90 minutes