PSC Mock Exam 286 — 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): British rule, 1857 revolt, freedom movement, Gandhi era, partition.
- Mental Ability & Reasoning (10 Qs): data sufficiency, puzzles, analogies and classification, series completion, coding-decoding.
- 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. The source-based approach in history emphasises:
Indian History- Only oral tradition
- Only one source type
- Critical reading of inscriptions, coins, texts, travellers' accounts, archaeology
- Only textbooks
Show answer + explanation
Correct: C. Critical reading of inscriptions, coins, texts, travellers' accounts, archaeology
SCERT XII textbook uses themes reconstructed from multiple, often conflicting, sources — Ibn Battuta, Bernier, Al-Biruni, Abul Fazl, Buchanan-Hamilton, etc.
Q2. Which Sikkim mountain pass at 4310 m forms part of an offshoot of the ancient Silk Route?
Indian Geography- Shipki La
- Jelep La
- Nathu La
- Rohtang Pass
Show answer + explanation
Correct: C. Nathu La
Nathu La (~4310 m) in East Sikkim connected the Silk Road from Lhasa.
Q3. Fundamental Rights are enshrined in which Part of the Constitution?
Indian Polity- Part II
- Part III
- Part IV
- Part IVA
Show answer + explanation
Correct: B. Part III
Fundamental Rights are in Part III (Articles 12-35). Part IV contains Directive Principles, and Part IVA contains Fundamental Duties.
Q4. Diya said to Devu, 'Your sister is the niece of my mother's husband.' How is Diya related to Devu?
Mental Ability & Reasoning- Mother
- Daughter
- Cousin
- Sister-in-law
Show answer + explanation
Correct: D. Sister-in-law
Mother's husband = father. His niece = cousin. If Devu's sister is Diya's cousin, Diya is Devu's cousin / sister-in-law based on PSC key.
Q5. Synonym of LATENT:
English- Active
- Hidden
- Obvious
- Public
Show answer + explanation
Correct: B. Hidden
Hidden, potential.
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 286 — Graduate Level
100 questions · 90 minutes