PSC Mock Exam 176 — Graduate Level
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 15 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
- Indian Polity (12 Qs): centre-state relations, panchayati raj, constitutional amendments, citizenship, judiciary.
- Indian History (10 Qs): 1857 revolt, freedom movement, Gandhi era, partition, post-independence India.
- Mental Ability & Reasoning (10 Qs): coding-decoding, blood relations, direction sense, logical deduction, data sufficiency.
- English (10 Qs): comprehension passages, active and passive voice, grammar and tenses, common errors, synonyms and antonyms.
- Indian Geography (8 Qs): soils and natural vegetation, minerals and industries, population census, transport networks, urbanisation patterns.
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 Ottoman event caused Greek scholars to migrate to Italy carrying Greek manuscripts?
Indian History- Battle of Lepanto
- Fall of Jerusalem
- Conquest of Constantinople in 1453
- Siege of Vienna
Show answer + explanation
Correct: C. Conquest of Constantinople in 1453
After Constantinople's fall in 1453, Greek scholars fled to Italy — boosting the Renaissance.
Q2. The smallest state by area is:
Indian Geography- Sikkim
- Goa
- Tripura
- Mizoram
Show answer + explanation
Correct: B. Goa
Goa is the smallest state by area (~3,702 sq km). Sikkim is second smallest.
Q3. The Vishaka Guidelines (1997) laid down by the Supreme Court related to:
Indian Polity- Child marriage
- Dowry prohibition
- Sexual harassment at workplace
- Right to Education
Show answer + explanation
Correct: C. Sexual harassment at workplace
Vishaka vs State of Rajasthan (1997) laid down guidelines — codified in POSH Act 2013.
Q4. Complete: 3A, 6B, 9C, ?
Mental Ability & Reasoning- 11D
- 12D
- 12E
- 11E
Show answer + explanation
Correct: B. 12D
+3 in numbers, next letter. 12D.
Q5. The criminal was supposed to be ___ European, wearing ___ yellow T-shirt.
English- a, a
- a, an
- an, an
- an, a
Show answer + explanation
Correct: D. an, a
'European' begins with /j/ sound → 'a'; 'yellow' begins with /j/ sound, so a/a would be correct too; but with 'European' sounding 'you', article is 'a', and 'yellow' starts with consonant so article is 'a'. Key answer 'an, a' per PSC.
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 176 — Graduate Level
100 questions · 90 minutes