Karnataka PSC Previous Year Paper Mock Test

The Karnataka Public Service Commission will be soon releasing the recruitment notification for various administrative posts. Candidates belonging to Karnataka are eligible to apply for the Karnataka PSC recruitment. Working under Karnataka PSC is a dream for many young aspirants, therefore, to help you achieve your dream we have designed the Karnataka PSC Previous Year Paper mock test. Candidates can attempt the Karnataka PSC Previous Year Paper mock test series to assess their performance and preparation for the exam.

KPSC KAS Exam- Check the overview here!

Candidates who have a Bachelor's Degree or diploma from a recognized University can apply for the KPSC KAS exam. Check the overview table for more details:

KPSC KAS Exam Overview Overview
Name of the Board	Karnataka Public Service Commission
Website	Official Website
Name of the post	KPSC administrative posts
Selection Process	Prelims, Mains, Interview
Exam Center Location	Karnataka
Exam Mode	Offline

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Key Features of the KPSC KAS Mock Test

The KPSC KAS mock test covers questions from General Studies, Humanities, General Science & Technology, Environment and Ecology, General Mental Ability etc. Check the key features below:

The KPSC KAS test series has previous year papers tests for giving candidates detailed information regarding the types of questions asked.
The KPSC KAS mock test is provided with solutions to clear all the doubts of the candidates.
The KPSC KAS mock test series is as per the KPSC KAS syllabus and exam pattern.
Practicing with online test series will result in candidates getting more confident regarding the examination process.
The KPSC KAS test series acts like a great platform for revision and self assessment.
The KPSC KAS mock test helps candidates to plan time management for the exam.

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Why should you attempt the KPSC KAS Mock Test

The KPSC KAS test series will be a great help for the candidates as it provides exact ideas regarding the exam pattern and syllabus.

The KPSC KAS mock test follows the KPSC KAS marking scheme.
The KPSC KAS mock test series provides candidates with personal recommendations on their weak and strong areas as per their performance analysis.
The KPSC KAS test series has a unique rank prediction feature which is highly motivating for the candidates.
The KPSC KAS test series provides candidates with a performance report after the completion of each test.
The KPSC KAS mock test is bilingual and is available in both Kannada and English languages.

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Benefits of the KPSC KAS Mock Test

The KPSC KAS mock test is available in both Kannada and English language. As there are a majority of Kannada speaking candidates in Karnataka, we have designed the KPSC KAS test series in Kannada language for the ease of candidates.

The KPSC KAS mock test will help the candidates to identify their strengths and weaknesses. They should modify their timetable accordingly and give more time to their weaknesses.
If you solve the KPSC KAS test series in an exam-like scenario, it will help you to get into that exam-taking mode.
The candidates will be able to reduce the number of mistakes that they commit unknowingly under exam pressure. The KPSC KAS mock test series will help them to devise the best exam-taking strategy for them.
By attempting the KPSC KAS best mock test the candidates will be able to increase their speed and accuracy while taking the exam.

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KPSC KAS Exam Pattern

The KPSC KAS selection process involves preliminary examination, mains exam, interview and document verification. The KPSC KAS exam pattern provides more insight into the selection process of the exam. The candidates are advised to practice with the KPSC KAS mock test to understand the exam pattern in-depth.

KPSC KAS Prelims Exam Pattern (Paper-1):
Paper Name	No of Questions	Total Marks	Exam Duration	Negative Marking
General Studies	40	80	2 hours	0.25 for every incorrect answer
Humanities	60	120	2 hours	0.25 for every incorrect answer
KPSC KAS Prelims Exam Pattern(Paper-2):
Paper Name	No of Questions	Total Marks	Exam Duration	Negative Marking
General Studies	40	80	2 hours	0.25 for every incorrect answer
Science & Technology, Environment, and Ecology	30	60
General Mental Ability	30	60

KPSC KAS Mains Exam Pattern:

The exam consists of 9 papers.
The exam will have descriptive-type questions.
There is no negative marking for any wrong answer.
The total is 1750 marks.

The KPSC KAS exam pattern details for the Mains stage is given below:

Paper Name	Duration	Marks
English	2 hours	150 (35% qualifying criteria)
Kannada	2 hours	150 (35% qualifying criteria)
Paper 1 - Essay	3 hours	250
Paper 2 – General Studies I	3 hours	250
Paper 3 – General Studies II	3 hours	250
Paper 4 – General Studies III	3 hours	250
Paper 5 – General Studies IV	3 hours	250
Paper 6 – Optional paper I	3 hours	250
Paper 7 – Optional paper II	3 hours	250

KPSC KAS Syllabus

The KPSC Syllabus is different for both the prelims and mains exam. The preliminary exam is mainly divided into two papers - Paper 1 & Paper 2. Thes detailed KPSC KAS Syllabus for both the exams can be found in the table below.

KPSC Karnataka Administrative Services Preliminary Exam Subject-wise Topics:

Candidates can check out the detailed prelims syllabus form the table given below:

Exam	Syllabus
Paper-1	General Studies Current Affairs of National & International Importance. Humanities Indian History Indian and World Geography Indian Polity and Economic
Paper-2	General Studies Current Affairs of State and Local Importance Important State Government Schemes General Science & Technology Broad Understanding Contemporary issues/developments and implications. Environment and Ecology. Understanding of issues on biodiversity, climate change, ecology, health with no subject specialization. General Mental Ability Basic numeracy Data interpretation Logical reasoning and analytical ability Comprehension

KPSC Karnataka Administrative Services Mains Exam Subject-wise Topics:

The mains exam includes a total of 9 papers. Candidates can check out the syllabus below:

Exam	Syllabus
Paper-1 English	Comprehension Precis Usage Vocabulary Short Essay Communication
Paper-2 Kannada	Comprehension Precis Usage Vocabulary Short Essay Communication
Paper-3 Essay	Two essays in Kannada/ English Essay 1: Topic of National/ International Issues Essay: Topic of State/ Local Issues
Paper-4 General Studies I	History and Cultural Heritage of India & Karnataka Cultural Heritage of India Modern History of India (beginning of the 19th century onwards) Kadambas – Hoysalas The Vijaynagar Empire Modern Mysore Karnataka Freedom movement and Unification Political and Social Perspective Post-Independence Karnataka Social Change & Modernisation Political System and Government Decentralization of Power Socio-economic system Rural social system and development Planning, Indian Economy, Rural Development- Data Collection, Analysis and Interpretation Indian Economy India & International Economic Relations Development Patterns Planning and planning goals Decentralization Rural Development Initiatives Data Collection Analysis & Interpretation
Paper-5 General Studies II	Physical Features and Natural Resources Lithosphere, Atmosphere, Hydrosphere Continental physiography and demographic distribution Indian Physiography Industrial Planning & Development Physiographic divisions (Karnataka) Urban land-use policy and Urbanisation (Karnataka) Overview of the Indian Constitution Nature of the Indian Constitution Fundamental Rights Distribution of Powers (Legislative) Unicameral and Bicameral legislatures Important Amendments Welfare machinery in India Union and State services Public Administration and Management – International Relations Public and Private Administration Organization structure Organizational behavior and concepts of management Informal and formal organization Management techniques and tools Administrative Reforms UN and Specialised agencies
Paper-6 General Studies III	Role/ impact of Science & Technology in Indian Development, Information Technology in Public Domain Basics of Science and Tech Space Tech & Science Energy Resources Disasters, Pollution, and Pests Related Perception Knowledge society Rural upliftment and Science & Tech Advancement and Modern Trends in Natural Sciences, Life Sciences, Agricultural Science Sericulture and Horticulture Biotechnology initiatives Animal Husbandry (dairy, fishery and veterinary sciences) Development policies (Agriculture), programs and trade Hygiene & health Challenges and Issues in Development on Environment & Ecology Environment Conservation Natural Resources Biodiversity & Ecosystem Solid Waste Management & Environmental Pollution Role of Information Tech in Environment and Human Health State-community-civil society interface
Paper-7 General Studies IV	Ethics Determinants, Essence, and Consequences Ethics in public administration Accountability and ethical governance RTI and Concept of public service Human values Integrity Impartiality, Integrity, objectivity, and non-partisanship Aptitude Aptitude and foundational values for civil service Emotional intelligence and contribution of social thinkers Case studies of the above issues.

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KPSC KAS 2017-18 (Prelims) Exam Official Paper-I (Held On: 24 Aug, 2020)

2 hours 200 Marks 100 Qs English Kannada

KPSC KAS 2017-18 (Prelims) Exam Official Paper-II (Held On: 24 Aug, 2020)

2 hours 200 Marks 100 Qs English Kannada