MCSCCE • Paper-II-C
Interpersonal skills include the ability to ………… and manage the emotions, motivations and behaviors of oneself and others during social interactions or in a social-interactive context
A)
Feel
B)
Read
C)
Criticize
D)
View
The correct option is 'Read' because interpersonal skills rely heavily on social perception and emotional intelligence. To 'read' someone in a social context means to accurately perceive, interpret, and understand their non-verbal cues, emotions, and intentions, which is a prerequisite for managing those emotions and behaviors effectively.
Other options are incorrect because:
- 'Feel' (a) is an internal emotional state, not a skill used to analyze others.
- 'View' (d) refers to simple visual observation, which lacks the cognitive interpretation required for interpersonal management.
- 'Criticize' (c) is a negative action that often hinders effective interpersonal communication and management.
MCSCCE • Paper-II-C
The distinction between tax avoidance and tax planning is blurred so is the demarcation line between
A)
tax avoidance and tax arbitrage
B)
tax avoidance and tax mitigation
C)
tax avoidance and tax neutral
D)
tax avoidance and tax evasion
Tax planning is legal, tax avoidance is often gray-area exploitation of rules, and tax evasion is illegal. The distinction between the latter two is famously fine.
MCSCCE • Paper-II-C
A measure of vagueness, resulting in an uncertain or not fully determinate ex ante field of their application is needed to achieve
A)
anti-avoidance legal measures
B)
tax mitigation
C)
legitimate tax arbitrage
D)
law against tax evasion
In legal drafting and jurisprudence, effective anti-avoidance legal rules intentionally incorporate an ex ante measure of vagueness so that aggressive tax avoidance schemes cannot exploit rigid technical definitions.
MCSCCE • Paper-II-C
What is ‘context’ in terms of communication?
A)
Effective dialogue
B)
Physical and psychological environment for conversation
C)
An interference with message reception
D)
Verbal and non-verbal responses to messages
In communication theory, 'context' refers to the comprehensive physical, psychological, social, and cultural environment in which communication occurs, influencing how messages are encoded, transmitted, and interpreted.
MCSCCE • Paper-II-C
A number is made of 2 digits. If 45 is added to the number, the digit gets reversed. What is the number?
A)
18
B)
36
C)
27
D)
54
Let the two-digit number be 10x + y. Adding 45 reverses the digits: (10x + y) + 45 = 10y + x => 9(y - x) = 45 => y - x = 5. Checking 27: 27 + 45 = 72, which is the exact reverse of 27.
MCSCCE • Paper-II-C
What is present in tax evasion but not in tax avoidance which is a promising aspect?
A)
Misrepresentation
B)
Non-disclosure
C)
Full-disclosure
D)
All of these
Tax evasion relies on active concealment and intentional non-disclosure / misrepresentation of income, whereas tax avoidance operates on full disclosure within legal loopholes (option b).
MCSCCE • Paper-II-C
The notion of likening terrorism with crimes committed through war is appropriate because it
A)
stabilizes the laws regulating warfare
B)
promotes the laws regulating warfare
C)
infringes the laws regulating warfare
D)
challenges the laws regulating warfare
In the reading passage, likening terrorism to war crimes is appropriate because terrorist acts fundamentally violate (infringe) the laws regulating armed conflict by deliberately targeting innocent non-combatants.
MCSCCE • Paper-II-C
Terrorism today targets non military personnel because of their invulnerability towards
A)
premeditated assault
B)
apposite bother
C)
strategic incursion
D)
coherent raid
In reading comprehension passages analyzing asymmetric modern terrorism, civilian non-combatants are targeted as soft targets vulnerable to planned, premeditated assault.
MCSCCE • Paper-II-C
You are giving dictation to your personal secretary on the arrangement that is to be made on today’s afternoon meeting. The mode of communication employed by you is
A)
Face to face communication
B)
Oral communication
C)
Interpersonal communication
D)
Downward communication
Giving verbal dictation to a secretary is primarily classified as oral communication due to the vocal medium used to convey instructions.
MCSCCE • Paper-II-C
Achieving common goals, helping individuals and maximizing group coherence is the
A)
essence of leadership
B)
behavioral pattern of a leader
C)
quality of a leader
D)
role of a leader
In organizational behavior and leadership literature, fulfilling group objectives, empowering individual members, and fostering cohesive collaboration is defined as the core essence of leadership.
MCSCCE • Paper-II-C
Variety of behaviour constructs used for research on leadership behaviour makes it difficult
A)
to enhance leadership behaviour
B)
to find a viable answer
C)
to evaluate leaders
D)
to contrast and integrate results
According to the reading comprehension passage on leadership research, using a wide variety of behavioral constructs makes it difficult to compare, contrast, and integrate empirical findings across different studies.
MCSCCE • Paper-II-C
An officer deals with others feelings honestly with compassion and sensitivity. He/she is also assessing the potential responses of the others and firmly confronting with the people who create problem for him/ her. This behavior shows his/her
A)
Management style
B)
Emotional intelligence
C)
Firm determination
D)
Administration ability
Recognizing and dealing with others' emotions with empathy, assessing behavioral responses, and managing difficult confrontations with composure are hallmark demonstrations of Emotional Intelligence.
MCSCCE • Paper-II-C
Which of the following is an example of interpersonal communication?
A)
more than two persons talking to each other at the same time
B)
two persons interacting with each other in their capacities as individual
C)
two persons talking casually without having any intention of knowing each other
D)
a personal conversation between two persons
Interpersonal communication involves direct, face-to-face or personal interaction and exchange of information, thoughts, and feelings between individuals, exemplified by a personal conversation between two persons.
MCSCCE • Paper-II-C
What is the ratio of the areas of two circles whose radii are in the ratio 1
Answer: 1 : 4
The area of a circle is proportional to the square of its radius (Area = pi * r^2). If the radii of two circles are in the ratio 1 : 2, the ratio of their areas is 1^2 : 2^2 = 1 : 4.
MCSCCE • Paper-II-C
A train travelling at 72km/hr take two seconds to enter one km long tunnel. How long will it take to pass completely through it?
A)
48 seconds
B)
50 seconds
C)
52 seconds
D)
54 seconds
Speed = 72 km/h = 20 m/s. Length of train = speed * time to enter = 20 * 2 = 40m. Total distance to pass completely = 1000m + 40m = 1040m. Time = 1040 / 20 = 52 seconds (option c).
MCSCCE • Paper-II-C
Judgment made on a case-by-case basis, which more often is a judgmental issue is
A)
Legitimizing tax avoidance
B)
Mitigating tax avoidance
C)
Delineating tax avoidance
D)
Formulating tax avoidance
Judicial determinations made on a case-by-case factual examination serve the purpose of delineating tax avoidance from legitimate fiscal planning (option c).
MCSCCE • Paper-II-C
One of your room-mate has the habit of speaking loudly on phone which disturbs you while studying. His habit seems to be getting worse. You
A)
Start speaking loudly when your room-mate is studying to give him a lesson
B)
Fight with your room-mate
C)
Complain about your room-mate to the hostel warden
D)
Having an open discussion with your room-mate about your problem and try to solve it amicably
Direct, empathetic communication and open discussion are the most mature and constructive interpersonal conflict-resolution methods to address roommate grievances amicably without unnecessary escalation.
MCSCCE • Paper-II-C
No professional has been successful without effectively leading others. Thus, it is extremely imperative for you to know the qualities of a good leader. These are
A)
authority, command, and domination
B)
trust, motivation and mutual respect
C)
depends on whom you are dealing with
D)
all of these
The correct option is 'b' because modern leadership theory emphasizes 'soft skills' and emotional intelligence. Trust, motivation, and mutual respect are the foundational qualities that inspire followers to achieve goals voluntarily and sustainably.
Other options are incorrect because:
- Option 'a' (authority, command, and domination) describes 'autocratic' or 'dictatorial' management rather than effective leadership; domination often leads to resentment and low morale.
- Option 'c' (depends on whom you are dealing with) refers to 'situational leadership' styles, but the question asks for the 'qualities' of a good leader, which are generally universal values.
- Option 'd' is incorrect because options 'a' and 'c' do not represent the ideal qualities of a good leader.
MCSCCE • Paper-II-C
You want to change some rules and procedures in the office which will reduce wastage and for which you have discretionary powers. You would
A)
Issue a circular detailing the changes and see that every officer follows directions
B)
Call a meeting of the officers concerned and explain the changes and your reasons for inflicting them and how they will benefit everyone
C)
Call each officer individually to meet you and explain the changes so that you can see their reaction to the information
D)
Introduce the new procedures on an experimental basis to see how they work before you seek the endorsement of your senior officer for them
In administrative decision-making and organizational change management, participatory leadership—calling a meeting of concerned officers to explain the rationale, process, and mutual benefits—fosters cooperation and ensures smooth implementation.
MCSCCE • Paper-II-C
Taxonomies of leader behaviors should be inclusive but economical
A)
in order to save assets and stocks
B)
for designing exploration and devising theories
C)
to check leadership behaviour and quality
D)
to develop new taxonomy
Taxonomies of leader behaviors must balance comprehensiveness with economy for designing exploration and devising theories (option b).
MCSCCE • Paper-II-B
One of your room-mate has the habit of speaking loudly on phone which disturbs you while studying. His habit seems to be getting worse. You
A)
Start speaking loudly when your room-mate is studying to give him a lesson
B)
Fight with your room-mate
C)
Complain about your room-mate to the hostel warden
D)
Having an open discussion with your room-mate about your problem and try to solve it amicably
In interpersonal conflict resolution, communicating openly, directly, and respectfully to reach a mutual understanding is the most appropriate and mature course of action.
MCSCCE • Paper-II-B
Which of the following is an example of interpersonal communication?
A)
more than two persons talking to each other at the same time
B)
two persons interacting with each other in their capacities as individual
C)
two persons talking casually without having any intention of knowing each other
D)
a personal conversation between two persons
Interpersonal communication involves a direct, personal exchange between two or more individuals.
MCSCCE • Paper-II-B
To implicate someone in a crime is to ... him with the crime in such a manner that would lead to his incrimination
A)
charge
B)
connect
C)
victimize
D)
accuse
To 'implicate' someone means to connect or show someone to be involved in a crime or wrongdoing.
MCSCCE • Paper-II-B
At work, what kind of behavior would you display?
A)
ensure that you are being respected by everyone
B)
exhibit the same standards of behavior that you expect from others
C)
respect only a selected group of persons whom you like and who respect you
D)
do not show respect to anyone
Professional ethics dictates practicing reciprocity and setting a standard by demonstrating the same respectful, professional behavior that one expects from coworkers.
MCSCCE • Paper-II-B
Five persons A,B,C,D and E are sitting on a row facing you such that D is on the left of C and B is on the right of E. A is on the right of C and B is on the left of D. If E occupies a corner posi
Answer: D
From the given positioning conditions, the unique seating arrangement from left to right is E, B, D, C, A. With E occupying the left corner, person D sits in the exact middle/centre of the row.
