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
In 120 litres of mixture with milk:water = 2:1, Milk = (2/3)*120 = 80 L and Water = (1/3)*120 = 40 L. To achieve a ratio of 1:2, the required volume of water is 2 * 80 = 160 L. Therefore, added water = 160 - 40 = 120 litres.
MCSCCE • 2023 • Paper-II
__________ versions of classics are easier to read than the original versions.
A)
Abandoned
B)
Abridged
C)
Classical
D)
Abated
The sentence compares two versions of 'classics' (literary works), stating that one version is 'easier to read' than the original.
1. **Abridged (Correct):** To 'abridge' a book means to shorten it by omitting parts while maintaining the main theme. Abridged versions of classics are specifically designed to be more accessible and easier to read by removing archaic language or lengthy descriptions.
2. **Abandoned (Incorrect):** This means left behind or deserted. An 'abandoned version' of a book does not make sense in the context of readability.
3. **Classical (Incorrect):** This is redundant. 'Classical versions of classics' is tautological and does not explain why they would be easier to read than the originals.
4. **Abated (Incorrect):** 'Abate' means to become less intense or widespread (e.g., 'the storm abated'). It is not used to describe the editing or shortening of a text.
MCSCCE • 2023 • Paper-II
Five boys participated in a debate. Lala ranked higher than Siama. Siama ranked higher than Para. Lala ranked lower than Ngura, Khuma’s rank is in between Lala and Siama. Who is the highest in rank?
A)
Ngura
B)
Lala
C)
Siama
D)
Khuma
From the rankings: Lala < Ngura (Ngura > Lala), Lala > Khuma > Siama, and Siama > Para. The full descending order is: Ngura > Lala > Khuma > Siama > Para. The highest in rank is Ngura.
MCSCCE • 2023 • Paper-II
The extent to which power and authority are retained at the top is called as________.
A)
centralization.
B)
decentralization.
C)
responsibility.
D)
accountability.
Centralization is the process where decision-making authority is concentrated at the top level of management.
MCSCCE • 2023 • Paper-II
Find the value of 8√0 + 3√245 - 1√125.
A)
20√5
B)
5√2
C)
20√2
D)
5√5
Given 8√0 + 3√245 - 1√125. 8√0 = 0. 3√245 = 3√(49*5) = 3*7√5 = 21√5. 1√125 = √(25*5) = 5√5. 21√5 - 5√5 = 16√5. Re-evaluating: It seems there might be a typo in the question's numbers or options, but calculating based on standard forms 3*7√5 - 5√5 = 16√5. Given standard options, check if 20√5 is intended.
MCSCCE • 2023 • Paper-II
The mean of five numbers is 30. If the one number is excluded, their mean becomes 28. The excluded number is
A)
28
B)
30
C)
37
D)
38
Sum of the initial 5 numbers = 5 × 30 = 150. When one number is excluded, the sum of the remaining 4 numbers = 4 × 28 = 112. The excluded number = 150 - 112 = 38.
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
Conflict resolution, by definition, aims to reach a mutually agreeable or peaceful settlement between disputing parties.
MCSCCE • 2023 • Paper-II
How many terms are there in the AP 7, 13, 19, …, 205?
A)
20
B)
42
C)
34
D)
27
In the arithmetic progression 7, 13, 19, ..., 205: first term $a = 7$, common difference $d = 6$, and $n$-th term $a_n = 205$. Using $a_n = a + (n - 1)d$, we have $205 = 7 + 6(n - 1) \implies 198 = 6(n - 1) \implies n - 1 = 33 \implies n = 34$.
MCSCCE • 2023 • Paper-II
Find the odd word
A)
Ghaziabad
B)
Varanasi
C)
Gorakhpur
D)
Bhagalpur
Ghaziabad, Varanasi, and Gorakhpur are all major cities located in the state of Uttar Pradesh, whereas Bhagalpur is located in Bihar. Thus, Bhagalpur is the odd one out.
MCSCCE • 2023 • Paper-II
If 12345 means LIGHT and 6789106 means ENDURE, what would 10273165 indicate?
A)
TWINKLE
B)
MUSINGS
C)
LETTERS
D)
RINGLET
From the given mapping: L=1, I=2, G=3, H=4, T=5, E=6, N=7, D=8, U=9, R=10. Decoding 10-2-7-3-1-6-5 gives R-I-N-G-L-E-T, which forms the word 'RINGLET'.
MCSCCE • 2023 • Paper-II
Five children were administered psychological tests to know their intellectual levels. In the report, psychologists pointed out that the child A is less intelligent than the child B. The child C is less intelligent than the child D. The child B is less intelligent than the child C and child A is more intelligent than child E. Which child is most intelligent?
A)
A
B)
B
C)
D
D)
E
Given A < B, B < C, C < D, and E < A, the ordering from least to most intelligent is E < A < B < C < D. Therefore, child D is the most intelligent.
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
In problem solving and management theory (conceptual blocks framework by Whetten and Cameron), compression refers to looking too narrowly at a problem, filtering out relevant data, and imposing artificial constraints that inhibit finding a solution.
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
Eye contact, physical proximity (proxemics), touch (haptics), and facial expressions are key non-verbal elements that constitute body language.
MCSCCE • 2023 • Paper-II
In a situation where people are demolishing churches/mosques, what would you do as a DM/SP?
A)
Use all force available to prevent them from doing this.
B)
You guess it may be a political matter, so inform Chief Minister and act as per his/her order.
C)
Negotiate with the leader of the mobs demolishing the church/mosques.
D)
You are a secular person, so you do not interfere unless you receive a formal complaint of loss of life, injury or personal property.
As the DM/SP responsible for maintaining law and order, preventing unlawful mob violence and desecration of places of worship requires immediate, decisive lawful action using all available force.
MCSCCE • 2023 • Paper-II
Which one is the greatest out of 2^6, 3^3, 3^4 and 4^5?
A)
3^4
B)
4^5
C)
2
D)
6^3
Calculating each expression: 2^6 = 64, 3^3 = 27, 3^4 = 81, and 4^5 = 1024. Therefore, 4^5 is the greatest.
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
Current: Siami 12, Liana 4 (diff 8). In x years: (12+x) = 2(4+x) => 12+x = 8+2x => x=4. Siami's age = 12+4 = 16.
MCSCCE • 2023 • Paper-II
A cube has six different symbols drawn over its six faces. The symbols are dot, circle, triangle, square, cross and arrow. Three different positions of the cube are shown in figures X,Y, and Z. Which symbol is opposite the dot?
A)
Circle
B)
Triangle
C)
Arrow
D)
Cross
From the three orientations of the cube, circle, triangle, square, and arrow share edges with the dot face, leaving the Cross on the opposite face.
MCSCCE • 2023 • Paper-II
Find the odd word
A)
Tongue
B)
Lips
C)
Brain
D)
Nose
Tongue, Lips, and Nose are external facial features/sensory organs, whereas the Brain is an internal organ located within the cranial cavity.
MCSCCE • 2023 • Paper-II
Puii ranks 18th in a class of 49 students. What is rank from the last ?
A)
31
B)
18
C)
32
D)
19
To find the rank of a person from the opposite end, the standard formula used is:
Rank from bottom = (Total number of students - Rank from top) + 1.
Given:
Total students (N) = 49
Rank from top (R1) = 18
Calculation:
Rank from bottom = (49 - 18) + 1
Rank from bottom = 31 + 1
Rank from bottom = 32
Educational Note: We add 1 because when we subtract 18 from 49, we are removing Puii from the count entirely. Since we need to find Puii's position (including Puii), we must add 1 back.
Comparing with options:
- Option a (31) is incorrect as it represents the number of students behind Puii, not Puii's rank.
- Option b (18) is simply the rank from the top.
- Option c (32) is the correct calculation.
- Option d (19) is incorrect.
MCSCCE • 2023 • Paper-II
Role conflict is one source of
A)
Encounter stressors
B)
Situational stressors
C)
Time stressors
D)
Anticipatory stressors
In organizational psychology (Whetten and Cameron model), encounter stressors result from interpersonal conflicts, role conflicts, and issue conflicts that occur when interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.
MCSCCE • 2023 • Paper-II
You are in the middle of speaking to an audience about some work that had a successful outcome and that you are very proud of about ten minutes into your speech, you notice that a couple of the audience members are yawning and looking at their watches. Choose the most effective answer.
A)
Pause at an appropriate point and ask for audience feedback on what you have covered so far.
B)
Look directly at them and ask ‘am I keeping you awake?’ in order to embarrass them and make them pay more attention.
C)
Speed up your pace of talking and vary your tone in order to re-engage your interest.
D)
Make greater use of visual aids and props in order to stimulate their interest.
In public speaking, noticing signs of boredom (yawning, checking watches) indicates a loss of audience engagement. The goal is to pivot from a one-way delivery to an interactive experience to recapture attention.
- Option (a) is the most effective because it breaks the monotony of the speech, transforms the passive audience into active participants, and allows the speaker to gauge whether the content is too dense or needs adjustment. This is a standard professional technique for re-engaging a room.
- Option (b) is incorrect because it is confrontational and unprofessional. Embarrassing the audience creates a hostile environment and alienates the listeners, which is counterproductive to the goal of the speech.
- Option (c) is incorrect because simply speeding up the pace can often make a speaker seem nervous or rushed, and it doesn't address the root cause of the boredom (the content or delivery style).
- Option (d) is generally a good practice, but in the middle of a speech, you cannot suddenly 'make greater use' of aids if they weren't already integrated into the presentation design. It is a preventative measure rather than an immediate corrective action for a live interaction.
MCSCCE • 2023 • Paper-II
Find the odd word
A)
Orange
B)
Guava
C)
Apple
D)
Grapes
In standard verbal classification tests, grapes are the odd one out because they grow in bunches on climbing vines, whereas oranges, guavas, and apples grow individually on trees.
MCSCCE • 2023 • Paper-II
You are working in a Government Department. As a team leader of a group, you had been sent to a village to identify the grass-root problems of the village. You will
A)
Identify all the problem by carrying out brief study.
B)
Submit your report to the department without consulting other members.
C)
Consult all the members and then submit a report giving all the details and viewpoint of all the members.
D)
Refrain from doing any work and all the responsibilities to other members.
A collaborative team leader consults with all team members to capture comprehensive grass-roots field data and diverse perspectives before submitting an official report.
MCSCCE • 2023 • Paper-II
Find the missing letters in the following series.
SCD, TEF, UGH, ____, WKL
A)
CMN
B)
UJI
C)
VIJ
D)
IJT
Analyzing each letter's pattern: First letters advance by +1 (S, T, U, V, W); second letters advance by +2 (C, E, G, I, K); third letters advance by +2 (D, F, H, J, L). Combining these gives VIJ.
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
Factoring the quadratic polynomial 2x² + 7x - 4 gives (2x - 1)(x + 4) = 0. Setting each factor to zero yields the zeroes x = 1/2 and x = -4. Among the given options, 1/2 is listed as (d).
