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Are you gearing up for the Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) examination and looking to conquer the mathematics section with confidence? You’re in the right place! In our quest to help you excel in this highly competitive assessment, we’ve provided the most essential Kerala PSC Math questions and answers. So, attempt the questions provided in the article to achieve success in your upcoming Kerala PSC examination!
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Kerala PSC Maths Syllabus
Quantitative Aptitude
- Numbers
- LCM and HCF
- Percentages
- Simplification
- Problem on Ages
- Square and Cubes
- BODMAS
- Fractions
- Ratio and Proportions
- Time, Distance, and Speed
- Time and Work
- Simple Interest, Compound Interest
- Profit and Loss
- Averages
- Geometry and Mensuration
Mental Ability
- Analogy
- Coding-Decoding
- The number and Alphabet Series
- Calendars and Clocks
- Ranking and Classification
- Blood Relation
- Distance and Directions
Kerala PSC Maths Questions
1: Which Year First Assembly Election was held in Kerala?
1. If 1400 x = 1050, then what is the value of x?
A) 1
B) 4/3
C) 4/7
D) 3/4
Answer: D
x= 1050 / 1400 = 3/4
2. If 15 men can complete a work in 12 days, then how many men are required to complete the work in 60 days?
A) 4
B) 3
C) 6
D) 9
Answer: B
M1 × D1 = M2 × D2
15 × 12 = M2 × 60
i.e., 15× 12 ⁄ 60 = 3
3. A person travels for 15 hours, the first half at 21 Km/ hr and the other half at 24 Km/hr. Find the distance travelled.
A) 336 Km
B) 346 Km
C) 224 Km
D) 285 Km
Answer: A
Average speed= 2XY / X + Y
Avg. Speed = 2 × 21 × 24 / 21 + 24 = 1008/ 45 = 22.4
Time: 15hrs
Distance = Speed × Time= 22.4 × 15 = 336 Km
4. The distance covered by a man walking for 20 minutes at a speed of 6 km/hr is
A) 1.8 km
B) 3 Km
C) 2 Km
D) 1.5 Km
Answer: C
Distance = Speed × Time
Time = 20 minutes i.e. 20/60 hours
Therefore, D= 6 × 20/60 = 2
5. √162 / ? =? / √18
A) 62
B) 32
C) 45
D) 54
Answer: D
?² = √ 81 × 2 × √ 9 × 2
9 × 3 × 2 = 54
6. 28, 36, 22, 16, 48, 18, 23. Find the median of these numbers?
A) 28
B) 22
C) 23
D) 36
Answer: C
Write the given series in ascending order- 16, 18, 22, 23, 28, 36, 48. The middle number is 23.
7. If DELHI is coded as CDKHG, then what is the code of KOCHI?
A) LMDGJ
B) MQEJL
C) JNBGH
D) IMBGH
Answer: C
8. A person crosses 800m long street in 6 minutes. What is the approximate speed in kilometer per hour?
A) 8 Km/ hr
B) 6 Km/ hr
C) 10 Km/ hr
D) 9 Km/ hr
Answer: A
Distance = 800m = 800 /1000
Time = 6 minutes = 6/ 60 hr
Speed = Distance / Time= 800 / 1000 × 6 / 60 = 8 Km / hr
9. The average age of 12 students is 20 years. If one more student is included, the average is decreased by 1. What is the age of a new student?
A) 6 years
B) 5 years
C) 7 years
D) 8 years
Answer: 7 years
Age of 12 students = 12 × 20 = 240
Average after adding new students’ age = 19
Age of 13 students ( including the new student)= 13 × 19 = 247
Therefore, the age of new student= 247-240= 7 years
10. Find the odd one among the following:
A) 21
B) 51
C) 91
D) 31
Answer: D (Only Prime Number)
11. If Rs. 8000 is divided among three friends in the ratio 2:3:5, then what is the amount given to A?
A) 1500
B) 1600
C) 4000
D) 1800
Answer: B
12. The volume of a hemisphere of radius 42 cm is:
A) 155232
B) 225322
C) 213232
D) 14462
Answer: A
13. Find the cost price if the seller had a loss of 25% when furniture was sold for Rs. 720.
A) 960
B) 850
C) 900
D) 830
Answer: A
14. If 1st February 2024 is Saturday, what day will be March 1st, 2024?
A) Saturday
B) Friday
C) Sunday
D) Monday
Answer: A
15. Find the next number in the given series: DKM, FJP, HIS, JHV, _______
A) HJY
B) LGY
C) IGY
D) GHZ
Answer: B
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16. 16 + 8 ÷ 2 × 6 – 10 = ?
A) 32
B) 30
C) 18
D) 52
Answer: B
17. If Shreeja is 15th from the front and rear ends of a queue, then how people are there in the queue?
A) 30
B) 29
C) 28
D) 31
Answer: B
18. At what time between 9 and 10 the hands of a watch be together?
A) 49 1/ 11 min. past 9
B) 48 1/11 min. past 9
C) 47 2/13 min. past 9
D) 45 min. past 9
Answer: A
19. The ratio of ages of Rekha and Ravi is in the ration 3:5. The difference between their ages is 12 years. What will the age of Rekha?
A) 20 years
B) 18 years
C) 22 years
D) 24 years
Answer: B
20. What day will be 17th June 1998?
A) Thursday
B) Wednesday
C) Friday
D) Saturday
Answer: B
Kerala PSC Maths Questions FAQ
1. Which is the best Maths book for Kerala PSC?
Lalitham Ganitham is the best Book for Simple Arithmetic and Mental Ability for Kerala PSC Exams.
2. Is there Maths in PSC?
Yes, Maths is necessary to crack the PSC Exam.
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