MCSCCE • 2024 • Paper-II
Rama obtained 12 marks more than that of Thana. If the ratio of their marks is 3 : 4, find the sum of their marks:
A)
96
B)
72
C)
84
D)
108
Let Thana's marks = 3x and Rama's marks = 4x. Since Rama obtained 12 marks more, 4x - 3x = x = 12. Total sum of marks = 3x + 4x = 7x = 7 * 12 = 84.
MCSCCE • 2024 • Paper-II
The accommodating approach of conflict management is:
A)
Satisfies the other party’s concern while neglecting one’s own.
B)
Satisfies one’s own needs at the expense of the needs of other individual.
C)
Neglects the interest of both parties.
D)
Obtaining partial satisfaction for both the parties.
This question refers to the Thomas-Kilmann Conflict Mode Instrument (TKI), which identifies five styles of handling conflict based on two dimensions: assertiveness (concern for self) and cooperativeness (concern for others).
1. **Accommodating (Option a):** This style is characterized by high cooperativeness and low assertiveness. The individual neglects their own concerns to satisfy the concerns of the other party. It is often used when the relationship is more important than the issue at hand.
2. **Competing (Option b):** This is the opposite of accommodating. It is high assertiveness and low cooperativeness, where one's own needs are satisfied at the expense of others.
3. **Avoiding (Option c):** This is low assertiveness and low cooperativeness, where the interests of both parties are neglected or the conflict is ignored.
4. **Compromising (Option d):** This is an intermediate position where both parties give up something to reach a mutually acceptable solution, resulting in partial satisfaction for both.
MCSCCE • 2024 • Paper-II
A local thug (bad element) has started illegal construction on your vacant plot. He has refused your request to vacate and threatened you of dire consequences in case you do not sell the property at a cheap price to him. You would:
A)
sell the property at a cheap price to him.
B)
go to the police for necessary action.
C)
ask for help from your neighbours.
D)
negotiate with the goon to get a higher price.
In a situation of illegal encroachment and threats by a criminal, the appropriate ethical and procedural course is to report the incident to law enforcement.
MCSCCE • 2024 • Paper-II
You are tasked with distributing a limited amount of funds across five proposed development projects, each addressing important but varying community needs. Considering the budget constraints and the potential impact of each project, what would be the most logical and effective approach to allocate the resources?
A)
Distribute equally.
B)
Prioritize based on need and impact.
C)
Follow political recommendations.
D)
Choose based on the popular opinion of the people.
When dealing with limited funds across diverse development projects, prioritizing resource allocation based on rigorous assessment of community need and potential developmental impact is the most logical and effective approach.
MCSCCE • 2024 • Paper-II
Based on the passage provided, what is a potential ethical concern related to AI?
A)
Increased efficiency in various industries.
B)
Reduced costs for businesses.
C)
Bias in algorithms leading to unfair outcomes.
D)
Faster processing speeds for computers.
Option C is correct: Bias in algorithms leading to unfair outcomes..
MCSCCE • 2024 • Paper-II
You have a limited budget for a healthcare initiative. What is the crucial factor to consider when deciding which health programs to fund?
A)
Popularity of the program
B)
Political backing
C)
Program’s potential impact on public health
D)
The novelty of the program
When allocating scarce public healthcare funds, administrative ethics and public health principles dictate prioritizing programs based on their evidence-based potential impact on health outcomes and disease burden reduction.
MCSCCE • 2024 • Paper-II
Cultural difference may present a unique barrier to communication because:
A)
regional colloquialisms and expressions may be misinterpreted or even considered offensive.
B)
there may be use of unnecessarily complex language.
C)
verbal cues may not be visible to the speakers.
D)
the speakers may be distracted or inattentive.
Cultural barriers in communication arise because cultural norms, idioms, and colloquial expressions vary widely and can be easily misinterpreted or cause unintended offense.
MCSCCE • 2024 • Paper-II
A farmer built a fence around his square plot. He used 27 fence on each ride of the square. How many poles did he need all together?
A)
100
B)
104
C)
108
D)
None of these
For a square plot with 27 poles on each side, the 4 corner poles are shared between adjacent sides. Therefore, total poles needed = 4 × (27 - 1) = 4 × 26 = 104 poles (or 4 × 27 - 4 = 104).
MCSCCE • 2024 • Paper-II
You have been assigned to a rural region where deep-rooted traditional beliefs and practices are negatively impacting public health outcomes—such as resistance to medical treatment, unsafe childbirth practices, or reliance on unscientific remedies. As a responsible official, how would you effectively address the community’s resistance to change, while respecting their cultural values and ensuring the implementation of health-promoting practices?
A)
Enforce strict penalties.
B)
Initiate awareness campaigns involving local leaders.
C)
Ignore the practices.
D)
Impose modern practices directly.
Partnering with respected community elders and local leaders in targeted awareness campaigns ensures cultural respect, builds mutual trust, and achieves sustainable public health compliance.
MCSCCE • 2024 • Paper-II
In a certain code ‘PROBLEM’ is written as ‘PORLBME’. How can ‘IDENTIFY’ be written in that code?
A)
IFEDNITY
B)
IETDNYFI
C)
INFYEDIT
D)
IEDTNFIY
The coding pattern keeps the 1st letter unchanged and swaps adjacent pairs: (2,3) -> (3,2), (4,5) -> (5,4), (6,7) -> (7,6). Applying this to IDENTIFY yields: I + (D,E -> E,D) + (N,T -> T,N) + (I,F -> F,I) + Y = IEDTNFIY.
MCSCCE • 2024 • Paper-II
Based on the passage provided, what can be a potential drawback of unchecked solitude?
A)
Enhanced social skills.
B)
Increased feelings of isolation and loneliness.
C)
Greater self-awareness.
D)
Improved creativity.
The reading passage notes that while constructive solitude fosters creative insight, unchecked or excessive solitude may lead to heightened feelings of social isolation and loneliness.
MCSCCE • 2024 • Paper-II
Which of the following is same as Ode, Ballad, Lyric?
A)
Prose
B)
Song
C)
Poetry
D)
Sonnet
Ode, Ballad, and Lyric are all specific forms/genres of poetry. A Sonnet is also a specific poetic form (a 14-line structured poem), belonging to the same category.
MCSCCE • 2024 • Paper-II
The given pie chart shows the monthly expenses of a family on four items. If Rs. 1600 was spend on Rent. Find the amount of expenditures on Education:
A)
Rs. 3600
B)
Rs. 4800
C)
Rs. 5400
D)
Rs. 6000
In the pie chart, Rent corresponds to 36° (Rs. 1600) and Education corresponds to 108°. Expenditure on Education = (108° / 36°) × 1600 = 3 × 1600 = Rs. 4800.
MCSCCE • 2024 • Paper-II
Based on the passage provided, what is described as social media’s “dual nature” in the text?
A)
Being both free and expensive to use.
B)
Offering both connection opportunities and mental health challenges
C)
Being both audio and visual.
D)
Having both written and unwritten format.
The passage describes social media's dual nature as offering positive connectivity and communication opportunities while simultaneously posing psychological and mental health challenges.
MCSCCE • 2024 • Paper-II
Select the lettered pair that has the same relationship as the original pair of words: Optimistic : Pessimistic
A)
Difficult : Impossible
B)
Tolerating : Accommodating
C)
Export : Import
D)
Strong : Hard
Optimistic and Pessimistic are antonyms. Similarly, Export and Import are exact antonyms representing opposite directions of commerce.
MCSCCE • 2024 • Paper-II
Arrange the following words in a meaningful sequence: (1) Presentation, (2) Recommendation, (3) Arrival, (4) Discussion, (5) Introduction
A)
5,1, 3, 4, 2
B)
3, 5, 1, 4, 2
C)
5, 1, 2, 4, 3
D)
1, 4, 3, 5, 2
Logical sequence: Arrival (3) -> Introduction (5) -> Presentation (1) -> Discussion (4) -> Recommendation (2).
MCSCCE • 2024 • Paper-II
If 40% of the students in a school are boys and the number of girls in the school is 540. How many boys are there in the school?
A)
360
B)
390
C)
420
D)
460
Girls represent 60% of students: 0.60 * Total = 540 => Total = 900. Number of boys = 40% of 900 = 360.
MCSCCE • 2024 • Paper-II
A bag contains 12 white balls and some green balls. If the probability of drawing a white ball from the bag is thrice that of the green ball. Find the number of green balls:
A)
10
B)
8
C)
6
D)
4
Let $g$ be the number of green balls. Total balls = $12 + g$. Probability of drawing a white ball $P(W) = \frac{12}{12+g}$ and green ball $P(G) = \frac{g}{12+g}$. Given $P(W) = 3 \times P(G)$, $\frac{12}{12+g} = 3\left(\frac{g}{12+g}\right) \implies 12 = 3g \implies g = 4$.
MCSCCE • 2024 • Paper-II
Choose the synonym of the word “disproportionately” as used in the passage.
A)
unreasonably
B)
vaguely
C)
loosely
D)
imprecisely
'Disproportionately' means to an extent that is out of proportion or excessive, making 'unreasonably' the closest synonym.
MCSCCE • 2024 • Paper-II
Based on the passage provided, which of these is not mentioned as a political impact of social media?
A)
Amplifying grassroots movements.
B)
Enabling voter manipulation through misinformation.
C)
Completely replacing traditional news media.
D)
Creating ideological echo chambers.
While social media amplifies grassroots campaigns, creates echo chambers, and enables misinformation, it has not completely replaced traditional news media.
MCSCCE • 2024 • Paper-II
You’re asked to recommend one of two projects: one benefits a majority but harms the environment; the other is slower but sustainable. What would guide your decision?
A)
Immediate results that benefit majority at the initial stage.
B)
Political gain.
C)
Long-term social and environmental impact.
D)
Ease of implementation.
This is a Situational Judgement Test (SJT) question designed to evaluate the candidate's ethical framework, administrative foresight, and commitment to sustainable development.
1. **Analysis of the Dilemma**: The candidate must choose between 'Immediate Utility' (majority benefit but environmental harm) and 'Sustainable Development' (slower progress but environmental preservation).
2. **Evaluating Option (c)**: In modern public administration and governance, the principle of 'Sustainable Development' is paramount. Decisions must not only serve the current generation but ensure that future generations are not deprived of their resources. Prioritizing long-term social and environmental impact demonstrates ethical leadership and strategic thinking.
3. **Evaluating Option (a)**: While benefiting the majority is important, doing so at the cost of the environment creates a 'negative externality' that often leads to higher costs and disasters in the future, making it an unsustainable choice.
4. **Evaluating Option (b)**: Political gain is an unethical criterion for administrative decision-making and violates the principle of neutrality and public service.
5. **Evaluating Option (d)**: Ease of implementation is a matter of convenience, not a matter of value or ethics. A project should be chosen based on its impact and viability, not simply because it is 'easy' to do.
Therefore, the most professional and ethical guiding principle is the long-term impact on society and the environment.
MCSCCE • 2024 • Paper-II
Based on the passage provided, what is the role of solitude in creative work?
A)
It is not necessary for creative work.
B)
It is a crucial element for inspiration and innovation.
C)
It can be a hindrance to creative output.
D)
It is only relevant for certain types of art.
According to the passage on creativity, solitude provides the deep uninterrupted reflection and mental focus that are crucial for artistic inspiration and innovative breakthroughs.
MCSCCE • 2024 • Paper-II
A steel wire, when bent in the form of a square, encloses an area of 121 cm2. If the same wire is bent in the form of a circle, then radius of the circle is:
A)
21 cm
B)
14 cm
C)
11 cm
D)
7 cm
Side of square = sqrt(121) = 11 cm. Perimeter of square = 4 * 11 = 44 cm. Length of wire = 2 * pi * r = 44 => 2 * (22/7) * r = 44 => r = 7 cm.
MCSCCE • 2024 • Paper-II
Interpersonal Skills include:
A)
Being able to make the correct decisions
B)
Effective communication
C)
Understanding oneself
D)
Mimicking people’s behavior
Interpersonal skills are defined by one's ability to communicate effectively and interact with others.
MCSCCE • 2024 • Paper-II
Based on the passage provided, what is essential for achieving true gender equality?
A)
Limiting women’s education.
B)
Engaging men as allies in empowerment efforts.
C)
Encouraging women to avoid leadership roles.
D)
Ignoring cultural norms virtual world.
Standard gender equality reading comprehension exercises consistently highlight the inclusion and engagement of men as partners for achieving sustainable empowerment.
