PSC Mock Exam 489 — 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): panchayati raj, constitutional amendments, citizenship, judiciary, election commission.
- Indian History (10 Qs): medieval India, Mughal empire, British rule, 1857 revolt, freedom movement.
- Mental Ability & Reasoning (10 Qs): blood relations, direction sense, logical deduction, data sufficiency, puzzles.
- English (10 Qs): common errors, synonyms and antonyms, one-word substitutions, idioms and phrases, sentence improvement.
- Indian Geography (8 Qs): transport networks, urbanisation patterns, physical geography, rivers and drainage, monsoon and climate.
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. Ashokan pillars have inscriptions in:
Indian History- Brahmi, Kharoshthi, Greek, Aramaic (at different sites)
- Only Brahmi
- Tamil
- Sanskrit
Show answer + explanation
Correct: A. Brahmi, Kharoshthi, Greek, Aramaic (at different sites)
Most in Brahmi. NW (Shahbazgarhi, Mansehra) in Kharoshthi. Kandahar bilingual (Greek + Aramaic). Showed outreach to diverse populations.
Q2. Which Indian state records the highest temperature?
Indian Geography- Uttar Pradesh
- Rajasthan
- Gujarat
- Andhra Pradesh
Show answer + explanation
Correct: B. Rajasthan
Rajasthan (Thar Desert) — highest temperatures, often >50°C.
Q3. National Food Security Act:
Indian Polity- 2013
- 2015
- 2010
- 2017
Show answer + explanation
Correct: A. 2013
2013 — legal right to subsidised food.
Q4. If Jan 1 = Monday, what day is Dec 31 (non-leap)?
Mental Ability & Reasoning- Monday
- Wednesday
- Sunday
- Tuesday
Show answer + explanation
Correct: A. Monday
Non-leap year has 365 days. Jan 1 is day 1. Day 365 = Jan 1 + 364 days. 364 ÷ 7 = 52 weeks exactly, so Dec 31 falls on the same day as Jan 1 = Monday.
Q5. A word that connects two clauses is called a:
English- Noun
- Verb
- Conjunction
- Adjective
Show answer + explanation
Correct: C. Conjunction
Conjunctions: and, but, or, because, since, although, etc.
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 489 — Graduate Level
100 questions · 90 minutes