MCSCCE • 2023 • Paper-II
You are a teacher in a University and are setting a question paper on a particular subject. One of your colleagues, whose son is preparing for the examination on that subject, comes to you and informs you that it is his son’s last chance to pass that examination and whether you could help him by indicating what questions are going to be in the examination. In the past, your colleague had helped you in another matter. Your colleague informs you that his son will suffer from depression if he fails in this examination. In such circumstances, what would you do?
A)
In view of the help he had given you, extend your help to him.
B)
Regret that you cannot be of any help to him.
C)
Explain to your colleague that this would be violating the trust of the University authorities and you are not in a position to help him.
D)
Report the conduct of your colleague to the higher authorities
As an examiner entrusted with confidentiality, leaking questions is a severe breach of professional ethics and institutional integrity. The most balanced, ethical, and professional response is to clearly explain to the colleague that setting examination questions is a matter of strict institutional trust that cannot be compromised.
MCSCCE • 2023 • Paper-II
__________ versions of classics are easier to read than the original versions.
A)
Abandoned
B)
Abridged
C)
Classical
D)
Abated
'Abridged' refers to a shortened, condensed version of a literary work that preserves the central narrative, making classics easier and quicker to read.
MCSCCE • 2023 • Paper-II
Based on the passage provided, is the conclusion 'Subconsciousness plays no role in our lives' true?
A)
the conclusion is definitely true
B)
the conclusion is probably true
C)
the data are inadequate to answer
D)
the conclusion is definitely false
Without the specific passage, the role of the subconscious cannot be determined; therefore, the data is inadequate.
MCSCCE • 2023 • Paper-II
Based on the passage provided, is the conclusion 'Prayer, by direct miracles, removes hurdles and difficulties from our lives' true?
A)
the conclusion is definitely true
B)
the conclusion is probably true
C)
the data are inadequate to answer
D)
the conclusion is definitely false
The passage outlines the empirical psychological effect of prayer in relieving mental stress rather than miraculous supernatural intervention, rendering the claim that prayer removes hurdles by direct miracles definitely false.
MCSCCE • 2023 • Paper-II
Based on the passage provided, the writer felt foolish because
A)
he could not find his receipt
B)
he hadn’t really lost his receipt at all
C)
He had to fill in a form
D)
The assistant eyed him suspiciously
Common theme in such reading comprehension passages where a realization of an error leads to feeling foolish.
MCSCCE • 2023 • Paper-II
Find the missing letters in the following series: SCD, TEF, UGH, ____, WKL
A)
CMN
B)
UJI
C)
VIJ
D)
IJT
Series: S(19) C(3) D(4), T(20) E(5) F(6), U(21) G(7) H(8). Pattern is +1 for each letter position. UGH next is V(22) I(9) J(10) -> VIJ.
MCSCCE • 2023 • Paper-II
Pointing to a lady Simon said, “She is the daughter of the only sister of my father.” How is the lady related to Simon?
A)
Mother
B)
Aunt
C)
Sister
D)
Cousin sister
Simon's father's only sister is Simon's paternal aunt. The daughter of Simon's paternal aunt is Simon's cousin (or cousin sister).
MCSCCE • 2023 • Paper-II
If 12345 means LIGHT and 6789106 means ENDURE, what would 10273165 indicate?
A)
TWINKLE
B)
MUSINGS
C)
LETTERS
D)
RINGLET
Mapping letters to numbers: LIGHT $\implies$ L=1, I=2, G=3, H=4, T=5; ENDURE $\implies$ E=6, N=7, D=8, U=9, R=10, E=6. Therefore, 10-2-7-3-1-6-5 translates to R-I-N-G-L-E-T = RINGLET.
MCSCCE • 2023 • Paper-II
Arrange the words given below in a meaningful sequence: 1. Presentation 2. Recommendation 3. Arrival 4. Discussion 5. Introduction
A)
5, 3,4, 1, 2
B)
3, 5, 4, 2, 1
C)
3, 5, 1, 4, 2
D)
5, 3, 1, 2, 4
The logical and chronological sequence of steps in a formal meeting/presentation is: Arrival (3) -> Introduction (5) -> Presentation (1) -> Discussion (4) -> Recommendation (2), which corresponds to 3, 5, 1, 4, 2.
MCSCCE • 2023 • Paper-II
Find the missing word that bears a similar relationship: Hill : Mountain : : ? : Pain
A)
Distress
B)
Discomfort
C)
Headache
D)
Fear
The analogy represents degree of intensity: a hill is a milder form of a mountain, just as discomfort is a milder form of pain.
MCSCCE • 2023 • Paper-II
In a certain code language, ‘3a, 2b, 7c’ means ‘Truth is Eternal’; ‘7c, 9a, 8b, 3a’ means ‘Enmity is not Eternal’ and ‘9a, 4d, 2b, 8b’ means ‘Truth does not perish’. Which of the following means ‘enmity’ in that language ?
A)
3a
B)
7c
C)
8b
D)
9a
Comparing statements (1) '3a, 2b, 7c' ('Truth is Eternal') and (2) '7c, 9a, 8b, 3a' ('Enmity is not Eternal'), the common words 'is' and 'Eternal' correspond to '3a' and '7c'. This leaves 'Enmity' and 'not' in statement (2) coded as '9a' and '8b'. Comparing with statement (3) ('Truth does not perish'), 'not' corresponds to '9a', leaving '8b' as the code for 'Enmity'.
MCSCCE • 2023 • Paper-II
Find the missing number in the following series? 3, 5, 5, 19, 7, 41, 9, ?
A)
71
B)
61
C)
79
D)
69
This is an alternating series. The odd positions (3, 5, 7, 9) increase by 2. The even positions (5, 19, 41) have increasing differences of 14, 22, 30. 41 + 30 = 71.
MCSCCE • 2023 • Paper-II
Based on the passage provided, in the absence of outside aid, the only way to accumulate capital is to
A)
increase tax and import duties
B)
launch an internal campaign for the conservation of goods and property
C)
increase production without taking much of the benefit in more consumption
D)
make conditions attractive to foreign investors
According to the reading comprehension passage: 'In the absence of outside aid the only way to accumulate capital is to increase production without taking much of the benefit in more consumption, or even while pushing consumption standards down.'
MCSCCE • 2023 • Paper-II
Based on the passage provided, choose the word which is opposite in meaning to ‘stimulate’ as used in the passage
A)
invigorate
B)
stigmatize
C)
energize
D)
suppress
'Stimulate' means to arouse, encourage, or increase activity. The word opposite in meaning is 'suppress', which means to subdue, stifle, or restrain.
MCSCCE • 2023 • Paper-II
Based on the passage provided, Abiotic refers to
A)
All plant forms
B)
All animal forms
C)
Geographical forms
D)
Non-living things
In ecological science, abiotic factors/components refer to non-living physical and chemical components of the environment, such as air, water, minerals, and sunlight.
MCSCCE • 2023 • Paper-II
Based on the passage provided, the word ‘paradox’ means
A)
Statement based on facts
B)
that which brings out the inner meaning
C)
that which is seemingly absurd or contradictory
D)
statement based on the popular opinion
A paradox is a statement or proposition that, despite sound (or apparently sound) reasoning from acceptable premises, leads to a conclusion that seems senseless, logically unacceptable, or self-contradictory.
MCSCCE • 2023 • Paper-II
Based on the passage provided, it seems to be remarkably correct in modern life that
A)
a man has enough leisure
B)
youth needs less work and more rest
C)
the correct choice of task preserves one’s life
D)
men fail to choose a task for themselves
In the passage discussing Ralph Waldo Emerson's maxim ('A man's task is his life-preserver'), having meaningful work and the correct choice of task is highlighted as vital for preserving and anchoring one's life in modern times.
MCSCCE • 2023 • Paper-II
Based on the passage provided, a man who suffers from vain regrets must have
A)
chosen his life’s work rather carelessly
B)
met with disastrous fate
C)
been a victim of adverse circumstances
D)
not need to work
According to the passage on purposeful living based on Emerson's quote ('A man's task is his life-preserver'), an individual who suffers from aimless drifting and vain regrets has failed to deliberately and carefully choose a dedicated life's work.
MCSCCE • 2023 • Paper-II
Based on the passage provided, choose the word which is closest in meaning to ‘subsistence’ as used in the passage
A)
sustenance
B)
ignorance
C)
substantial
D)
subside
'Subsistence' refers to the means of maintaining or supporting life at a basic level, which is synonymous with 'sustenance'.
MCSCCE • 2023 • Paper-II
Based on the passage provided, Nature’s biological, physical and natural forces __________ to generate conditions for survival.
A)
Work together
B)
Fight against each other
C)
Oppose
D)
Congregate
According to the reading passage, nature's biological, physical, and environmental forces work together synergistically to maintain ecological balance and conditions for survival.
MCSCCE • 2023 • Paper-II
Based on the passage provided, Nature organizes the functioning of
A)
Biotic world
B)
Abiotic things
C)
All species
D)
The atmosphere
According to the reading comprehension passage on ecology and the environment, Nature organizes and coordinates the functioning of the biotic world.
MCSCCE • 2023 • Paper-II
Based on the passage provided, substantial aid in this context means
A)
technical assistance in the form of trained personnel
B)
capital in the form of bank loans and overdrafts
C)
large amounts of technical assistance and Capital
D)
a cheap and plentiful supply of labour
According to the reading comprehension passage on foreign aid and economic development, 'substantial aid' is defined as the provision of large amounts of both technical assistance and capital.
MCSCCE • 2023 • Paper-II
Based on the passage provided, in the opinion of the writer, a successful businessman
A)
is more popular if he appears to be doing nothing
B)
should not bother about his popularity
C)
must be extravagant before achieving success
D)
is expected to have expensive tastes
The passage states that a successful businessman is expected to display his success with a smart car, an expensive lifestyle, and lavish hospitality to maintain his reputation.
MCSCCE • 2023 • Paper-II
Based on the passage provided, the reason behind the deterioration of the environment is
A)
God’s punishment
B)
Human beings
C)
Animals
D)
Forests
Based on the reading comprehension passage, human activities (industrial pollution, deforestation, and overexploitation of resources) are the primary drivers of environmental deterioration.
MCSCCE • 2023 • Paper-II
Based on the passage provided, the writer had plenty of time to spare because
A)
He had arrived three days before
B)
He had arrived an hour earlier
C)
He had to collect his baggage
D)
He needed to buy magazines
In the reading comprehension passage, the author mentions having plenty of time to spare because the train was not due to leave for another hour, meaning he had arrived an hour early.
