PSC Mock Exam 080 — Foundation
Full-length Kerala PSC simulation. 100 questions, 75 minutes, -0.33 negative marking.
▶ മലയാളത്തിൽ എടുക്കുകAbout this mock
This 90-minute Kerala PSC mock test contains 99 multiple-choice questions spanning 9 subject areas, scored with +1 / −0.33 negative marking — the same penalty pattern used in actual Kerala PSC examinations. A focused practice slice. 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
- General Knowledge (29 Qs): awards and honours, sports, books and authors, first in India / world, national symbols.
- Mental Ability & Reasoning (15 Qs): coding-decoding, blood relations, direction sense, logical deduction, data sufficiency.
- Current Affairs (10 Qs): international events, sports tournaments, awards announced, state news, economy updates.
- English (10 Qs): synonyms and antonyms, one-word substitutions, idioms and phrases, sentence improvement, comprehension passages.
- Malayalam (10 Qs): നോവൽ, കഥ (novel, short story), വ്യാകരണം (grammar), പര്യായം (synonyms), വിപരീതം (antonyms), പഴഞ്ചൊല്ലുകൾ (proverbs).
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. Neerja Bhanot, posthumously honoured for her bravery, worked as a:
General Knowledge- Pilot
- Doctor
- Air hostess / flight purser
- Journalist
Show answer + explanation
Correct: C. Air hostess / flight purser
Neerja Bhanot, senior flight purser on Pan Am 73 (1986), saved passengers before being shot by hijackers.
Q2. J&K first Assembly post-2019:
Current Affairs- Sept-Oct 2024 elections
- 2019
- 2023
- 2020
Show answer + explanation
Correct: A. Sept-Oct 2024 elections
Held Sept-Oct 2024 for first time since reorganisation.
Q3. 2026 is a leap year:
Mental Ability & Reasoning- Partially
- Yes
- Not applicable
- No
Show answer + explanation
Correct: D. No
No — not divisible by 4 (2024, 2028 are).
Q4. 'i.e.' means:
English- For example
- Including
- That is (id est)
- In example
Show answer + explanation
Correct: C. That is (id est)
i.e. (Latin id est) = that is; e.g. (exempli gratia) = for example.
Q5. Author of Oru Deshathinte Katha:
Malayalam- Vaikom Muhammad Basheer
- S.K. Pottekkatt
- Thakazhi
- O.V. Vijayan
Show answer + explanation
Correct: B. S.K. Pottekkatt
S.K. Pottekkatt — won Jnanpith Award. Oru Deshathinte Katha = Story of a Landscape.
The full 99-question mock starts below.
Frequently asked
How long does this mock take?
90 minutes for 99 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 — Foundation
99 questions · 90 minutes