PSC Mock Exam 588 — Foundation
Full-length Kerala PSC simulation. 100 questions, 75 minutes, -0.33 negative marking.
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This 90-minute Kerala PSC mock test contains 100 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 full-length paper. 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 (30 Qs): books and authors, first in India / world, national symbols, important days, UN agencies.
- Mental Ability & Reasoning (15 Qs): logical deduction, data sufficiency, puzzles, analogies and classification, series completion.
- Current Affairs (10 Qs): state news, economy updates, recent appointments, government schemes launched, international events.
- English (10 Qs): common errors, synonyms and antonyms, one-word substitutions, idioms and phrases, sentence improvement.
- Malayalam (10 Qs): സാഹിത്യ ചരിത്രം (literary history), കവിതാ ശാഖകൾ (poetry traditions), നോവൽ, കഥ (novel, short story), വ്യാകരണം (grammar), പര്യായം (synonyms).
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. Decimal system originated in:
General Knowledge- Arabia
- China
- Greece
- India
Show answer + explanation
Correct: D. India
Decimal place value system is Indian origin.
Q2. Paris 2024 Olympics duration:
Current Affairs- 26 July - 11 Aug
- August only
- Sept
- July only
Show answer + explanation
Correct: A. 26 July - 11 Aug
26 July to 11 August 2024.
Q3. Day on 1 Jan 2000:
Mental Ability & Reasoning- Monday
- Friday
- Sunday
- Saturday
Show answer + explanation
Correct: D. Saturday
1 Jan 2000 was Saturday.
Q4. Antonym of GIVE:
English- Provide
- Donate
- Take
- Offer
Show answer + explanation
Correct: C. Take
Give ↔ take.
Q5. Match authors to works: (a) C.V. Raman Pillai (b) K.M. Panikkar (c) A.R. Raja Raja Varma (d) Kesava Dev with (i) Malaya Vilasam (ii) Premamritam (iii) Parankipatayali (iv) Odayil Ninnu
Malayalam- a-iii, b-i, c-ii, d-iv
- a-ii, b-iii, c-i, d-iv
- a-iii, b-ii, c-i, d-iv
- a-iv, b-iii, c-ii, d-i
Show answer + explanation
Correct: B. a-ii, b-iii, c-i, d-iv
Premamritam-C.V. Raman Pillai; Parankipatayali-K.M. Panikkar; Malaya Vilasam-A.R. Raja Raja Varma; Odayil Ninnu-Kesava Dev.
The full 100-question mock starts below.
Frequently asked
How long does this mock take?
90 minutes for 100 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 588 — Foundation
100 questions · 90 minutes