MCSCCE • 2024 • Paper-I
If the Reserve Bank of India raise the repo rate
A)
Money supply will increase, and there will be an inflationary pressure.
B)
Loans issued by the banking system to the economy will increase.
C)
Investment may decrease, and inflationary pressure may also decrease.
D)
Consumer demand will increase.
Raising the repo rate increases the cost of borrowing for commercial banks, leading to higher lending rates, reduced borrowing and investment, and a decrease in inflationary pressure.
MCSCCE • 2024 • Paper-I
Which country on June 2024 calls India as the second biggest foreign threat to its democracy after China?
A)
Sri Lanka
B)
Maldives
C)
Canada
D)
Pakistan
In June 2024, Canada's National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians (NSICOP) released an intelligence report naming India as the second largest foreign threat to Canadian democracy after China.
MCSCCE • 2024 • Paper-I
The idea of Fundamental Rights in Indian Constitution has been borrowed from the constitution of :
A)
England
B)
France
C)
Germany
D)
USA
The concept of Fundamental Rights in Part III of the Indian Constitution was borrowed from the Bill of Rights of the United States of America (USA) Constitution.
MCSCCE • 2024 • Paper-I
Which of the following does not have a written constitution?
A)
U.S.A
B)
Egypt
C)
Japan
D)
U.K
The United Kingdom has an uncodified constitution, meaning it is not contained in a single written document, whereas the U.S.A., Japan, and Egypt have codified written constitutions.
MCSCCE • 2024 • Paper-I
The original Constitution of India contained :
A)
395 Articles, eight Schedules and 22 Parts
B)
395 Articles, eight Schedules and 23 Parts
C)
395 Articles, nine Schedules and21 Parts
D)
None of these
The Constitution of India was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on November 26, 1949, and came into effect on January 26, 1950. At the time of its commencement (the 'original' version), it consisted of:
1. **395 Articles**: Divided into various sections covering the governance of the country.
2. **22 Parts**: These parts grouped the articles into thematic sections (e.g., Part III for Fundamental Rights).
3. **8 Schedules**: These were lists that provided additional details not suited for the main articles.
Over time, through various Constitutional Amendments, the number of Parts and Schedules has increased (currently there are 12 Schedules and 25 Parts), but the number of Articles is still technically numbered up to 395, with new articles added as suffixes (e.g., 21A).
Comparing this to the options:
- Option (a) matches the original structure exactly.
- Option (b) is incorrect because it lists 23 Parts.
- Option (c) is incorrect because it lists 9 Schedules and 21 Parts.
MCSCCE • 2024 • Paper-I
Consider the following statements with regard to Henley Passport Index 2024.
1. The index ranks 199 nations based on the strength of their passports.
2. France has topped the list in 2024.
3. The Indian passport ranks 85" on the list.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A)
1 only
B)
1&2 only
C)
2&3 only
D)
1,2&3
In the Henley Passport Index 2024: (1) The index evaluates 199 different passports against 227 destinations; (2) France (jointly with Germany, Italy, Japan, Singapore, and Spain) secured the 1st rank; (3) India was placed at the 85th position. Therefore, statements 1, 2, and 3 are all correct.
MCSCCE • 2024 • Paper-I
Who acts as the President of India when neither the President nor the Vice President is available?
A)
Chief Election Commissioner of India
B)
Chief Justice of India
C)
Auditor General of India
D)
Speaker of the Lok Sabha
Under the President (Discharge of Functions) Act, 1969, when both the President and Vice-President offices are vacant, the Chief Justice of India (or the seniormost Supreme Court Judge) discharges the functions of the President.
MCSCCE • 2024 • Paper-I
‘Barbie’ movie released in 2023 made history, becoming the first Billion-Dollar movie directed solely by a woman, and was directed by :
A)
Jane Campion
B)
Sofia Coppola
C)
Kathryn Bigelow
D)
Greta Gerwig
The 2023 movie 'Barbie' was directed by Greta Gerwig, making history as the first film directed solely by a female director to surpass $1 billion at the global box office.
MCSCCE • 2024 • Paper-I
Which of the following sustainable development goals aims to promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth?
A)
SDG-6
B)
SDG-7
C)
SDG-8
D)
SDG-13
Sustainable Development Goal 8 (SDG-8) is specifically aimed at promoting sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment, and decent work for all.
MCSCCE • 2024 • Paper-I
Harappan exchanges were regulated by a precise system of :
A)
Sizes
B)
Lengths
C)
Weights
D)
Perimeters
Harappan trade and exchange were regulated by a precise system of weights, usually made of a stone called chert.
MCSCCE • 2024 • Paper-I
Which committee recommended for three language formula?
A)
Raj Committee
B)
Kothari Committee
C)
Rajamannar Committee
D)
Dutt Committee
The Three-Language Formula was recommended by the Kothari Commission (1964–1966) to promote multilingual education and national integration, and was incorporated into the National Policy on Education 1968.
MCSCCE • 2024 • Paper-I
Which of the following initiated a pilot programme for wholesale digital rupee in the interbank call money market?
A)
SEBI
B)
RBI
C)
Commercial Banks
D)
Development Banks
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) initiated the pilot project for the Wholesale Digital Rupee (e₹-W) in the interbank call money market in October 2023.
MCSCCE • 2024 • Paper-I
During which geological period most of the northern and middle part of North America and Eurasia were covered with extensive ice-sheet?
A)
Miocene
B)
Carboniferms
C)
Pleistocene
D)
Oligocene
During the Pleistocene epoch (the Great Ice Age, ~2.58 million to 11,700 years ago), massive continental ice sheets repeatedly covered northern and middle North America and Eurasia.
MCSCCE • 2024 • Paper-I
The powers and functions of the three tiers Panchayats are listed in which of the following schedules of the Constitution of India?
A)
Ninth Schedule
B)
Eleventh Schedule
C)
Twelfth Schedule
D)
None of these
The Eleventh Schedule of the Constitution of India contains the powers, authority, and responsibilities of Panchayats (three tiers).
MCSCCE • 2024 • Paper-I
An economic activity dominated by temporary or short-term contractual or freelance workers to perform jobs typically in the service sector is called :
A)
Digital economy
B)
Gig economy
C)
Economy led by young entrepreneurs
D)
Plug and play model economy
A 'gig economy' is a free market system in which temporary, flexible jobs are common and companies hire independent contractors and freelancers rather than full-time employees.
MCSCCE • 2024 • Paper-I
Which Iron and Steel Industry was set up in Chhattisgarh with the technical support of former USSR?
A)
Rourkela
B)
Durgapur
C)
Bokaro
D)
Bhilai
The Bhilai Steel Plant in Chhattisgarh was established in 1955 with technical and economic collaboration from the former USSR.
MCSCCE • 2024 • Paper-I
Which country recently launched the World’s first dedicated Drone Carrier?
A)
USA
B)
Russia
C)
China
D)
Turkey
China has recently developed and launched the world's first dedicated drone carrier. Unlike traditional aircraft carriers that are modified to carry drones, China's approach involves specialized vessels designed specifically for the launch, recovery, and operation of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to extend their operational range and surveillance capabilities. While the USA, Russia, and Turkey are leaders in drone technology (especially Turkey with the Bayraktar series), China is the first to implement a dedicated carrier platform specifically for these systems. This move is part of China's broader strategy to integrate AI and unmanned systems into its naval warfare capabilities.
MCSCCE • 2024 • Paper-I
The Paris Agreement, a universal agreement which aims to keep a global temperature rise for this century w
Answer: well below 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels (and limit to 1.5°C)
The Paris Agreement (adopted at COP21 in 2015) aims to keep the increase in global average temperature this century well below 2°C above pre-industrial levels and pursue efforts to limit the increase to 1.5°C.
MCSCCE • 2024 • Paper-I
Which of the following economists held the view that nature will check population growth?
A)
Thomas Robert Malthus
B)
Adam Smith
C)
JS Mill
D)
David Ricardo
Thomas Robert Malthus, in his 1798 work, 'An Essay on the Principle of Population', argued that human population growth would inevitably outstrip food supply, leading nature to intervene with 'positive checks' like famine, disease, and war to restore balance.
MCSCCE • 2024 • Paper-I
In Koeppen’s classification of climate, tropical climate is represented by :
A)
B
B)
C
C)
D
D)
A
In Köppen's climate classification scheme, Group 'A' designates Tropical climates where all twelve months have an average temperature of 18°C or higher.
MCSCCE • 2024 • Paper-I
The replacement level of total fertility rate in India is :
A)
1.0
B)
2.1
C)
2.5
D)
2.8
The replacement-level fertility rate is the Total Fertility Rate (TFR) required for a population to replace itself from one generation to the next, which is demographically established as 2.1 children per woman.
MCSCCE • 2024 • Paper-II
How many processes are involved in memory?
A)
Seven
B)
Five
C)
Four
D)
Three
In cognitive psychology, human memory comprises three fundamental stages/processes: Encoding, Storage, and Retrieval.
MCSCCE • 2024 • Paper-II
The objective of compromising approach of conflict management strategy is:
A)
Get your way
B)
Reach an agreement quickly
C)
Solve the problem together
D)
Don’t upset the other person
In the Thomas-Kilmann conflict mode model, the compromising style aims to find an expedient, mutually acceptable middle-ground solution to reach an agreement quickly where both parties make concessions.
MCSCCE • 2024 • Paper-II
The inappropriate means of motivation is:
A)
Punishment
B)
Praise
C)
Knowledge of progress
D)
None of these
Constructive motivation relies on positive reinforcement such as praise and knowledge of progress. Punishment is a negative, coercive tool that produces fear rather than genuine motivation.
MCSCCE • 2024 • Paper-II
Mirroring is:
A)
Using a mirror to see one’s appearance
B)
Mimicking someone else’s manner of speech
C)
Matching the body language of someone we like
D)
Mocking someone by mimicking their behavior
In interpersonal communication, mirroring refers to the conscious or subconscious matching and aligning of body language, postures, and gestures with someone we relate to or like, building rapport.
