MCSCCE • 2023 • Paper-II
The monthly income of two persons are in the ratio 2: 3 and their monthly expenses are in the ratio 5: 9. If each of them saves 600 per month, then their monthly incomes are (a) 1500 : 2250 (b) 1200 : 1800 (c) 1600 : 2400 (d) 1400 : 2100
A)
1500 : 2250
B)
1200 : 1800
C)
1600 : 2400
D)
1400 : 2100
Let incomes be 2x and 3x. Expenses are 2x-600 and 3x-600. Ratio of expenses (2x-600)/(3x-600) = 5/9. Solving gives x=600. Incomes are 1200 and 1800.
MCSCCE • 2023 • Paper-II
Based on the passage provided, as far as money is concerned, we get the impression that the writer (a) is incapable of saving anything (b) is never inclined to be extravagant (c) would like to be considered extravagant (d) doesn’t often have enough to spare
A)
is incapable of saving anything
B)
is never inclined to be extravagant
C)
would like to be considered extravagant
D)
doesn’t often have enough to spare
In the reading comprehension passage, the narrator explains that he can only afford extravagance when he has surplus funds, but because he is usually hard up, he does not often have enough money to spare.
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
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
Option D is correct: is expected to have expensive tastes.
MCSCCE • 2023 • Paper-II
One of the zeroes of the polynomial (2x^2 + 7x - 4) is (a) -2 (b) -1/2 (c) 2 (d) 1/2
A)
-2
B)
-1/2
C)
2
D)
1/2
Factorizing 2x^2 + 7x - 4 = (2x - 1)(x + 4) = 0 yields the zeroes x = 1/2 and x = -4. Among the options, 1/2 is listed in option (d).
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
A)
invigorate
B)
stigmatize
C)
energize
D)
suppress
'Stimulate' means to raise levels of physiological, economic, or nervous activity, or encourage growth. Its antonym (opposite in meaning) is 'suppress', which means to stifle, restrain, or inhibit.
MCSCCE • 2023 • Paper-II
The value of (5 + √2)^2 is (a) 7 + 2√5 (b) 1 + 5√2 (c) 7 + 2√10 (d) 7 - 2√10
A)
7 + 2√5
B)
1 + 5√2
C)
7 + 2√10
D)
7 - 2√10
Expanding the binomial square (√5 + √2)^2 = (√5)^2 + (√2)^2 + 2(√5)(√2) = 5 + 2 + 2√10 = 7 + 2√10.
MCSCCE • 2023 • Paper-II
__________ is looking too narrowly at a problem, screening out too much relevant data and making assumptions that inhibit problem solution. (a) Constancy (b) Commitment (c) Compression (d) Complacency
A)
Constancy
B)
Commitment
C)
Compression
D)
Complacency
In the context of cognitive psychology and problem solving, 'Commitment' (specifically 'mental set' or 'commitment to a specific strategy') refers to the tendency to approach a problem in a particular way based on past success, even when that approach is no longer applicable. This leads to 'tunnel vision,' where the solver looks too narrowly at the problem, screens out relevant data that contradicts their current approach, and makes assumptions that inhibit the discovery of a more efficient solution. This is closely related to the concept of 'functional fixedness.'
Analysis of other options:
- (a) Constancy: Refers to the perception of an object as remaining the same despite changes in sensory input (e.g., size constancy).
- (c) Compression: Generally refers to data reduction or physical pressure, not a cognitive bias in problem solving.
- (d) Complacency: A state of self-satisfaction accompanied by unawareness of actual dangers or deficiencies; while it can hinder problem solving, it does not specifically describe the cognitive process of screening out data due to a narrow focus on a specific method.
MCSCCE • 2023 • Paper-II
Conflict resolution leads to (a) One party winning over the other (b) Dominance of one party over the other (c) Peaceful solutions between two parties (d) Both parties losing
A)
One party winning over the other
B)
Dominance of one party over the other
C)
Peaceful solutions between two parties
D)
Both parties losing
Conflict resolution aims to reconcile opposing interests and produce peaceful, constructive solutions between conflicting parties.
MCSCCE • 2023 • Paper-II
A chair is brought for Rs. 3000 and sold at a loss of 6%. Find the selling price? (a) Rs. 2720 (b) Rs. 2820 (c) Rs. 2900 (d) Rs. 2550
A)
Rs. 2720
B)
Rs. 2820
C)
Rs. 2900
D)
Rs. 2550
Loss amount = 6% of Rs. 3000 = (6/100) * 3000 = Rs. 180. Selling Price = Cost Price - Loss = 3000 - 180 = Rs. 2820.
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
A)
Biotic world
B)
Abiotic things
C)
All species
D)
The atmosphere
Option C is correct: All species.
MCSCCE • 2023 • Paper-II
The ability to diagnose understand and manage emotional cues refers to (a) Self-evaluation (b) Emotional competence (c) Emotional Intelligence (d) None of these
A)
Self-evaluation
B)
Emotional competence
C)
Emotional Intelligence
D)
None of these
Emotional Intelligence is the capability to identify, understand, and effectively manage emotional signals, feelings, and cues in oneself and others.
MCSCCE • 2023 • Paper-II
Communication is a __________ process (a) One-way (b) Two-way (c) Mutual (d) Both (b) and (c)
A)
One-way
B)
Two-way
C)
Mutual
D)
Both (b) and (c)
Communication is a reciprocal, two-way and mutual dynamic process requiring active transmission, reception, decoding, and feedback between parties.
MCSCCE • 2023 • Paper-II
Lali knew that to apologise would be __________ to admitting she had failed (a) Equate (b) Assumed (c) Tantamount (d) Abrogate
A)
Equate
B)
Assumed
C)
Tantamount
D)
Abrogate
'Tantamount to' is an established English idiom/expression meaning equivalent in seriousness, effect, or value to something.
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
A)
3a
B)
7c
C)
8b
D)
9a
Comparing statement 1 ('3a, 2b, 7c' = 'Truth is Eternal') and statement 2 ('7c, 9a, 8b, 3a' = 'Enmity is not Eternal'), the common words 'is' and 'Eternal' correspond to '3a' and '7c'. In statement 2, comparing with statement 3 ('9a, 4d, 2b, 8b' = 'Truth does not perish'), the common word 'not' is coded as '9a'. Therefore, the remaining code '8b' in statement 2 represents 'enmity'.
MCSCCE • 2023 • Paper-II
Role conflict is one source of (a) Encounter stressors (b) Situational stressors (c) Time stressors (d) Anticipatory stressors
A)
Encounter stressors
B)
Situational stressors
C)
Time stressors
D)
Anticipatory stressors
In Whetten and Cameron's management stress model, encounter stressors result from interpersonal interactions, including role conflicts, issue conflicts, and interaction conflicts.
MCSCCE • 2023 • Paper-II
Which of the following is not a method to enhance active listening skills? (a) Being judgemental (b) Paying attention (c) Clarifying (d) Reflecting
A)
Being judgemental
B)
Paying attention
C)
Clarifying
D)
Reflecting
Effective active listening requires non-judgmental attention, clarifying queries, and reflecting feedback. Being judgemental creates barriers and impairs active listening.
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
A)
sustenance
B)
ignorance
C)
substantial
D)
subside
'Subsistence' refers to the means of maintaining life or livelihood, making 'sustenance' the closest synonym in meaning.
MCSCCE • 2023 • Paper-II
In a mixture of 120 litres, the ratio of milk and water is 2:1. What amount of water must be added to make the ratio of milk and water as 1:2? (a) 40 litres (b) 80 litres (c) 100 litres (d) 120 litres
A)
40 litres
B)
80 litres
C)
100 litres
D)
120 litres
In 120 L of mixture (2:1 ratio), milk is 80 L and water is 40 L. To achieve a 1:2 milk-to-water ratio: 80 / (40 + w) = 1 / 2 => 40 + w = 160 => w = 120 litres.
MCSCCE • 2023 • Paper-II
The number of planks of dimensions (4m × 5m × 2m) that can be stored in a pit which is 40 m long, 12m wide and 160m deep is : (a) 1800 (b) 1840 (c) 1900 (d) 1920
A)
1800
B)
1840
C)
1900
D)
1920
Volume of the pit = 40 m * 12 m * 160 m = 76,800 m^3. Volume of one plank = 4 m * 5 m * 2 m = 40 m^3. Number of planks = 76,800 / 40 = 1,920.
MCSCCE • 2023 • Paper-II
Find the value of 80 + 3√245 - 125. (a) 20√5 (b) 5√2 (c) 20√2 (d) 5√5
A)
20√5
B)
5√2
C)
20√2
D)
5√5
Simplifying the radical expression gives √80 + 3√245 - √125 = 4√5 + 21√5 - 5√5 = 20√5.
MCSCCE • 2023 • Paper-II
The effective annual rate of interest corresponding to a nominal rate of 6% per annum payable half yearly is (a) 6.06% (b) 6.07% (c) 6.08% (d) 6.09%
A)
6.06%
B)
6.07%
C)
6.08%
D)
6.09%
Effective annual rate = (1 + r/2)² - 1 = (1 + 0.06/2)² - 1 = (1.03)² - 1 = 1.0609 - 1 = 0.0609 or 6.09%.
MCSCCE • 2023 • Paper-II
In a group of persons, 50 people speak English, 20 people speak Mizo and 10 speak both English and Mizo. How many speak at least one of these languages? (a) 10 (b) 20 (c) 50 (d) 60
A)
10
B)
20
C)
50
D)
60
By the principle of inclusion-exclusion: n(E ∪ M) = n(E) + n(M) - n(E ∩ M) = 50 + 20 - 10 = 60.
MCSCCE • 2023 • Paper-II
Eye contact, physical proximity, touch and facial expression are different elements of what interpersonal skill? (a) Body Language (b) Verbal skills (c) Teamwork (d) Empathy
A)
Body Language
B)
Verbal skills
C)
Teamwork
D)
Empathy
Eye contact (oculesics), physical distance (proxemics), touch (haptics), and facial expressions are non-verbal communication elements that constitute body language.
MCSCCE • 2023 • Paper-II
The total compound interest earned after 2 years at the rate of 12% annual is Rs 228.96, then the principal amount is (a) 1200 (b) 1100 (c) 1000 (d) 900
A)
1200
B)
1100
C)
1000
D)
900
CI = P[(1 + 0.12)^2 - 1] = P[1.2544 - 1] = 0.2544 P = 228.96 => P = 228.96 / 0.2544 = Rs. 900 (option d).
MCSCCE • 2023 • Paper-II
12 year old Siami is three times as old as her brother Liana. How old will Siami be when she is twice as old as Liana? (a) 14 years (b) 16 years (c) 20 years (d) 18 years
A)
14 years
B)
16 years
C)
20 years
D)
18 years
Siami = 12 years => Liana = 12 / 3 = 4 years (age difference = 8 years). When Siami is twice as old as Liana: S = 2L. Since S - L = 8 => 2L - L = 8 => L = 8 years. Siami = 16 years (option b).
