PSC Mock Exam 080 — Advanced
Full-length Kerala PSC simulation. 100 questions, 75 minutes, -0.33 negative marking.
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This 75-minute Kerala PSC mock test contains 100 multiple-choice questions spanning 22 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 History (12 Qs): partition, post-independence India, ancient India, medieval India, Mughal empire.
- Physics (9 Qs): units and measurement, motion and force, work, energy, power, light and optics, electricity and magnetism.
- General Knowledge (9 Qs): abbreviations, famous personalities, awards and honours, sports, books and authors.
- Chemistry (7 Qs): chemical reactions, everyday chemistry, periodic table, acids, bases and salts, metals and non-metals.
- Indian Polity (6 Qs): fundamental rights, directive principles, parliament and state legislatures, centre-state relations, panchayati raj.
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. Cyclotron frequency of charged particle in B:
Physics- f = m/qB
- f = qBv
- f = B
- f = qB/(2πm)
Show answer + explanation
Correct: D. f = qB/(2πm)
Independent of velocity (non-relativistic). Used to accelerate charged particles.
Q2. The printing press was invented independently in:
Indian History- Africa
- China first (woodblock ~700 CE, movable type 1040s), then Europe (Gutenberg 1450s)
- Only Europe
- Only Europe
Show answer + explanation
Correct: B. China first (woodblock ~700 CE, movable type 1040s), then Europe (Gutenberg 1450s)
Bi Sheng's movable clay type in China (1040s). Gutenberg's metal movable type in Europe (c. 1450) independently.
Q3. Totalitarianism differs from authoritarianism in:
General Knowledge- Authoritarian is economic only
- No difference
- Totalitarian is democratic
- Totalitarian controls ALL aspects of life (ideology + society); authoritarian limits politics but tolerates private life
Show answer + explanation
Correct: D. Totalitarian controls ALL aspects of life (ideology + society); authoritarian limits politics but tolerates private life
Hannah Arendt's 'The Origins of Totalitarianism' (1951) — totalitarianism extends state control into private sphere via ideology + terror.
Q4. Mandal Commission recommended OBC reservation of:
Indian Polity- 15%
- 27%
- 50%
- 22.5%
Show answer + explanation
Correct: B. 27%
27% OBC reservation in central government jobs and educational institutions. Implemented 1990; upheld by SC in Indra Sawhney (1992).
Q5. Hydrogen is placed in group 1 AND sometimes 17 because:
Chemistry- Similar to alkali metals (1 valence e⁻) and halogens (1 short of octet)
- Unique element
- Radioactive
- Noble gas
Show answer + explanation
Correct: A. Similar to alkali metals (1 valence e⁻) and halogens (1 short of octet)
Most abundant element in universe. Has isotopes: protium, deuterium, tritium.
The full 100-question mock starts below.
Frequently asked
How long does this mock take?
75 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 080 — Advanced
100 questions · 75 minutes