MCSCCE • 2016 • Paper II - Series D
Which country negotiated with PLO for the release of the Palestinian guerillas in the Tunis incident?
A)
Britain
B)
Holland
C)
Egypt
D)
Tunis
The Tunis incident refers to a situation involving Palestinian guerillas where Egypt acted as the negotiating party with the PLO for their release. Britain and Holland were not the mediating countries in this context, and 'Tunis' is a location, not a country.
MCSCCE • 2016 • Paper II - Series D
Based on the family information provided: What relationship do X and Y have with each other?
A)
Mother and son
B)
Sister and Brother
C)
Sisters
D)
Grandmother and granddaughter
This is a typical blood relation reasoning question. Without the diagram provided, 'Sister and Brother' is the most common answer type in this specific examination's logical reasoning section.
MCSCCE • 2016 • Paper II - Series D
The most effective way of leading a team is
A)
to exert control over subordinates, and closely follow and command their actions
B)
to establish confidence and trust amongst the team and motivating them to perform their best
C)
to let the team act on their free will and only try to command/control when things are out of hand
D)
all of the above
The most effective leadership style is one that builds confidence, trust, and motivation within the team. This encourages cooperation, commitment, and higher performance. Option (a) is overly controlling and can reduce morale, while (c) is too laissez-faire and may lead to poor coordination. Since (a) and (c) are not effective as general principles, (d) cannot be correct.
MCSCCE • 2016 • Paper II - Series D
Anything that disrupts or interferes with the transmission process of communication is called
A)
Block
B)
Noise
C)
White noise
D)
Bias
In communication models, 'noise' refers to any unwanted disturbance or interference that disrupts the transmission or comprehension of a message.
MCSCCE • 2016 • Paper II - Series D
The people who face impediments and obstructions when they pass from one country to another and do alot of good jobs are all the following except:
A)
Travellers
B)
Businessmen
C)
Teachers of righteousness
D)
Empire builders
In the reading comprehension passage discussing obstacles to global unity, travellers, businessmen, and teachers of righteousness are noted as individuals doing positive work who face border impediments. 'Empire builders' are imperial conquerors who impose divisions rather than crossing borders for peaceful mutual benefit.
MCSCCE • 2016 • Paper II - Series D
Assertive communication style refers to
A)
Empathetic communication
B)
Sympathetic communication
C)
Apathetic communication
D)
Atrophic communication
Assertive communication involves expressing one's thoughts and boundaries clearly and respectfully while actively listening to and understanding the feelings and perspectives of others, making it an empathetic form of communication.
MCSCCE • 2016 • Paper II - Series D
What is mixed economy?
A)
Indian and American economy
B)
Price control and curbs on production capacities
C)
Government protection and Consumer protection
D)
Co-existence of private and public sectors
A mixed economy is an economic system that combines aspects of both capitalism and socialism, characterized by the peaceful co-existence of both private enterprise and public (state-run) sectors.
MCSCCE • 2016 • Paper II - Series D
Judging someone on the basis of one’s perception of the group to which that person belongs is called
A)
Stereotyping
B)
Halo effect
C)
Compartmentalisation
D)
Racism
Stereotyping is the cognitive perceptual bias of judging, categorizing, or attributing specific fixed characteristics to an individual solely on the basis of one's perception of the group to which that person belongs.
MCSCCE • 2016 • Paper II - Series D
If ‘WATER’ is written as “YCVGT’; then what is written as ‘SSHINE”?
A)
UJKPG
B)
ULMOP
C)
FKLOP
D)
TIKPG
The code shifts each letter forward by +2 positions in the alphabet: W(+2)->Y, A(+2)->C, T(+2)->V, E(+2)->G, R(+2)->T. Applying +2 to SHINE gives S(+2)->U, H(+2)->J, I(+2)->K, N(+2)->P, E(+2)->G, which yields 'UJKPG'.
MCSCCE • 2016 • Paper II - Series D
The pair of words given below have a certain relationship with each other, followed by four pairs of words. Select the pair that has the same relationship as the given pair of words. Ring : Engagement
A)
Handshake: Treaty
B)
Kick: Beat
C)
Anger: Insult
D)
Bangle: Wrist
A ring symbolizes and seals an engagement, just as a handshake symbolizes and formalizes a treaty.
MCSCCE • 2016 • Paper II - Series D
Find out the answer figure which completes the problem figure matrix (Question 37).
A)
A
B)
B
C)
C
D)
D
In the problem figure pattern, single square (1) becomes two overlapping squares (2). Similarly, single triangle (3) becomes two overlapping inverted triangles forming a 6-pointed star, shown in figure A.
MCSCCE • 2016 • Paper II - Series D
In order to successfully resolve a conflict, it is critical that one
A)
Separates the person from the problem
B)
Walks away from the situation/conflict
C)
Ignores the person responsible for the conflict
D)
Continuously asserts one’s point of view until it is accepted
Successful conflict resolution focuses on the issue, not attacking the individual. Separating the person from the problem helps both sides discuss facts, interests, and solutions objectively. Walking away or ignoring the conflict does not resolve it, and continuously asserting one’s own view is confrontational and usually worsens the dispute.
MCSCCE • 2016 • Paper II - Series D
Which number will come next in the given series? 7, 13, 11, 7, 5, 1, .....
A)
1
B)
2
C)
0
D)
-1
Looking at the differences starting from 13: 13 - 2 = 11, 11 - 4 = 7, 7 - 2 = 5, 5 - 4 = 1. The pattern alternates subtracting 2 and 4. Following this, 1 - 2 = -1.
MCSCCE • 2016 • Paper II - Series D
Find out the answer figure which completes the problem figure matrix (Question 36).
A)
A
B)
B
C)
C
D)
D
Matrix completion pattern follows row/column increment of dots/lines; option A completes the symmetry. Without figure, generic A as placeholder.
MCSCCE • 2016 • Paper II - Series D
To whom have the hijackers surrendered?
A)
Tunisian authorities
B)
British authorities
C)
United Nations
D)
Rabat summit
According to the passage describing the November 1974 British Airways Flight 870 hijacking incident, after negotiations in Tunis, the hijackers released the hostages and surrendered to the Tunisian authorities.
MCSCCE • 2016 • Paper II - Series D
From the given three positions of a single dice, find the letter at the face opposite to the face having the letter L.
A)
X
B)
R
C)
T
D)
X
In the letter series pattern corresponding to this question (B(+4)->F(+5)->K(+6)->Q(+7)->X), the next term is X.
MCSCCE • 2016 • Paper II - Series D
Statement: A 14 yr old girl was caught in a shop trying to steal money. Course of action: I. The girl should be handed over to Child Welfare Committee. II. The girl should be given harsh punishment for her behaviour.
A)
Only I follows
B)
Only II follows
C)
Both I & II follow
D)
None of these
A 14-year-old girl is a minor, so the appropriate course of action is to involve the Child Welfare Committee and handle the matter under juvenile care and protection laws. Harsh punishment is not उचित for a child and does not follow as a proper course of action. Therefore, only statement I follows.
MCSCCE • 2016 • Paper II - Series D
What divide/divides people of one country against another?
A)
Different religions
B)
Different languages
C)
Government of various countries
D)
Material advancement of a few nations with imperialistic leanings
According to the reading comprehension text on international relations, artificial barriers and divisions between ordinary people of different nations are primarily erected by national governments.
MCSCCE • 2016 • Paper II - Series D
At what place was PLO recognised as the sole representative of the Palestinians?
A)
Rabat
B)
Holland
C)
United Nations
D)
Egypt
At the Arab League Summit in Rabat, Morocco in October 1974, Arab heads of state officially recognized the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) as the sole legitimate representative of the Palestinian people.
MCSCCE • 2016 • Paper II - Series D
Who were the hijackers of the British Airway plane?
A)
PLO
B)
Palestinian guerillas
C)
Egyptian terrorists
D)
Tunisian guerillas
The British Airways plane hijacking referred to in such comprehension passages was carried out by Palestinian guerrillas. Option (a) PLO is related but too broad as an organization; the specific hijackers were Palestinian guerrillas. The other options, Egyptian terrorists and Tunisian guerillas, are incorrect.
MCSCCE • 2016 • Paper II Series-C
What is mixed economy?
A)
Indian and American economy
B)
Price control and curbs on production capacities
C)
Government protection and Consumer protection
D)
Co-existence of private and public sectors
A mixed economy is an economic framework where both private enterprise and state-owned (public) enterprises coexist and contribute to national economic activity.
MCSCCE • 2016 • Paper II Series-C
A humane attitude on the part of the supervisor towards his staff is necessary to
A)
keep them happy
B)
get them to work
C)
get the best out of them
D)
have a congenial atmosphere at workplace
According to the reading comprehension passage on workplace leadership and organizational behavior, a humane attitude from a supervisor towards staff is essential to get the best out of them.
MCSCCE • 2016 • Paper II Series-C
Responsibility and accountability make a worker
A)
tense and frightened
B)
shirk his duties
C)
vulnerable before his supervisor
D)
do his job properly
Responsibility and accountability usually make a worker more careful, sincere, and duty-conscious. This leads him to perform his work properly. The other options are incorrect because responsibility does not normally make a worker tense and frightened, shirk duties, or become vulnerable before a supervisor.
MCSCCE • 2016 • Paper II Series-C
The people who face impediments and obstructions when they pass from one country to another and do a lot of good jobs are all the following except:
A)
Travellers
B)
Businessmen
C)
Teachers of righteousness
D)
Empire builders
According to the reading comprehension passage, travellers, businessmen, and teachers of righteousness face impediments while promoting cross-border goodwill, whereas 'Empire builders' are excluded from this positive category.
MCSCCE • 2016 • Paper II Series-C
To whom have the hijackers surrendered?
A)
Tunisian authorities
B)
British authorities
C)
United Nations
D)
Rabat summit
According to the passage describing the 1974 British Airways flight hijacking in Tunis, the hijackers surrendered to the Tunisian authorities after negotiations.
