PSC Mock Exam 460 — 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): freedom movement, Gandhi era, partition, post-independence India, ancient India.
- Mental Ability & Reasoning (10 Qs): direction sense, logical deduction, data sufficiency, puzzles, analogies and classification.
- English (10 Qs): grammar and tenses, common errors, synonyms and antonyms, one-word substitutions, idioms and phrases.
- 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. Vijayanagara's greatest ruler, known for patronising Telugu literature and the Ashtadiggajas, was:
Indian History- Achyutadeva Raya
- Harihara II
- Krishnadeva Raya (r. 1509-1529)
- Devaraya II
Show answer + explanation
Correct: C. Krishnadeva Raya (r. 1509-1529)
Tuluva dynasty; wrote Amuktamalyada (Telugu). Court had Ashtadiggajas (eight poets) including Allasani Peddana. Visited by Portuguese Domingo Paes.
Q2. Ocean salinity highest in:
Indian Geography- Arctic
- Enclosed, high-evaporation seas (Red Sea, Mediterranean, Dead Sea)
- Antarctic
- Indian Ocean
Show answer + explanation
Correct: B. Enclosed, high-evaporation seas (Red Sea, Mediterranean, Dead Sea)
Dead Sea ~340 ppt (most saline). World avg ~35 ppt. Salinity affects density and thermohaline circulation.
Q3. Rajya Sabha maximum strength:
Indian Polity- 238
- 245
- 250
- 252
Show answer + explanation
Correct: C. 250
250 members max (238 elected + 12 nominated by President).
Q4. Ram ranks 7th from top and 26th from bottom. Total students:
Mental Ability & Reasoning- 31
- 34
- 33
- 32
Show answer + explanation
Correct: D. 32
Total = 7 + 26 - 1 = 32.
Q5. Indirect form: 'Where is my umbrella?' John asked his mother.
English- John asked his mother where is his umbrella
- John asked his mother where his umbrella was
- John asked his mother where was his umbrella
- John asked his mother where is my umbrella
Show answer + explanation
Correct: B. John asked his mother where his umbrella was
Reported speech: pronoun shift (my→his) and tense backshift (is→was); no inversion.
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 460 — Graduate Level
100 questions · 90 minutes