MCSCCE • 2023 • Paper-II
Liana takes 4 hours to cover a distance of 15 km. The time taken by him to travel 25 km is –
A)
6 hrs 20 mins
B)
6 hrs 30 mins
C)
6 hrs 40 mins
D)
6 hrs 45 mins.
Step 1: Determine the speed of Liana.
Speed = Distance / Time.
Given: Distance = 15 km, Time = 4 hours.
Speed = 15 / 4 = 3.75 km/hr.
Step 2: Calculate the time taken to travel 25 km using the same speed.
Time = Distance / Speed.
Time = 25 / 3.75.
Step 3: Perform the calculation.
25 / 3.75 = 25 / (15/4) = (25 * 4) / 15 = 100 / 15 = 20 / 3 hours.
Step 4: Convert 20/3 hours into hours and minutes.
20 / 3 = 6 and 2/3 hours.
6 hours is the whole part.
To convert 2/3 of an hour into minutes: (2/3) * 60 = 40 minutes.
Total time = 6 hours 40 minutes.
Comparing this result with the options:
Option (a) 6 hrs 20 mins is incorrect.
Option (b) 6 hrs 30 mins is incorrect.
Option (c) 6 hrs 40 mins is correct.
Option (d) 6 hrs 45 mins is incorrect.
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 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
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
Compound interest CI = P * [(1 + r/100)^2 - 1]. With r = 12%, (1.12)^2 - 1 = 1.2544 - 1 = 0.2544. Setting 0.2544 * P = 228.96 gives P = 228.96 / 0.2544 = Rs 900.
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
Kima left home and cycled 10 km southwards, turned right and cycled 5 km & turned right and cycled 10 km and turned left and cycled 10 km. How many kilometers will he have to cycle to reach his home straight?
A)
10 km
B)
15 km
C)
20 km
D)
25 km
Starting at home (0, 0):
1. 10 km South -> (0, -10)
2. Turn right (West) 5 km -> (-5, -10)
3. Turn right (North) 10 km -> (-5, 0)
4. Turn left (West) 10 km -> (-15, 0)
He is 15 km West of his starting point, so the straight-line distance back to home is 15 km.
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
Loss = 6% of 3000 = Rs. 180. Selling price = 3000 - 180 = Rs. 2820.
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%
Nominal rate = 6% p.a. half-yearly = 3% per half-year. Effective Rate = (1+0.03)^2 - 1 = 0.0609 or 6.09%.
MCSCCE • 2023 • Paper-II
While conducting an interview, use closed questions when you want to:
A)
Maintain control over the interview situation
B)
Save time, energy and money
C)
Encourage a shy person to talk
D)
All of these
In interviewing techniques, closed questions (requiring brief, specific responses) are used to maintain control over the interview direction, save time/energy/money, and help shy respondents begin answering comfortably.
MCSCCE • 2023 • Paper-II
The number of planks of dimensions (4m x 5m x 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
To find the number of planks that can be stored in the pit, we need to divide the total volume of the pit by the volume of a single plank.
1. **Calculate the volume of the pit:**
Volume = Length × Width × Depth
Volume of pit = 40 m × 12 m × 160 m
Volume of pit = 76,800 cubic meters (m³)
2. **Calculate the volume of one plank:**
Volume = Length × Width × Height
Volume of plank = 4 m × 5 m × 2 m
Volume of plank = 40 cubic meters (m³)
3. **Calculate the number of planks:**
Number of planks = (Total Volume of Pit) / (Volume of one Plank)
Number of planks = 76,800 / 40
Number of planks = 7,680 / 4
Number of planks = 1,920
Therefore, 1,920 planks can be stored in the pit. Option (d) is the correct answer.
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
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
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
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
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
Rearrange the steps in the decision- making process logically.
a. Identification of a problem b. Identification of decision criteria
c. Allocation of weights to criteria d. Development of alternatives
e. Analysis of alternatives f. Selection of an alternative
g. Implementation of the alternative
A)
g f e d c b a
B)
c d b a f e g
C)
a b c d e f g
D)
g c d a b e f
The logical sequence in decision-making is: (a) Identification of problem -> (b) Identification of decision criteria -> (c) Allocation of weights to criteria -> (d) Development of alternatives -> (e) Analysis of alternatives -> (f) Selection of an alternative -> (g) Implementation of the alternative.
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
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
'Subsistence' refers to the means of maintaining or supporting life at a basic level, which is synonymous with 'sustenance'.
MCSCCE • 2023 • Paper-II
The given pie chart shows the monthly expenses of a family on various items. The expenditure on education per month is Rs. 1600. Find the total expenditure of the family.
A)
Rs. 15000
B)
Rs. 15500
C)
Rs. 16000
D)
Rs. 16500
In the family monthly expenditure pie chart, the sector allocated for education represents 36° (or 10% of the total 360°). Since the monthly education expenditure is Rs. 1,600, the total monthly expenditure of the family is 1600 / 0.10 = Rs. 16,000.
MCSCCE • 2023 • Paper-II
Communication is a __________ process
A)
One-way
B)
Two-way
C)
Mutual
D)
Both (b) and (c)
Human communication is fundamentally a two-way and mutual dynamic process involving interactive exchange of information, active listening, and reciprocal feedback between participants.
MCSCCE • 2023 • Paper-II
Statement : Should school education be made free in India? Arguments: I. Yes, this is the only way to improve the level of literacy. II. No, it will add to the already heavy burden on the exchequer.
A)
only argument I is strong
B)
only argument II is strong
C)
neither I nor II is strong
D)
both I and II are strong
Argument I is weak because it uses extreme terminology ('only way') when literacy can be improved through multiple approaches. Argument II is weak because providing basic school education is a vital constitutional investment in human capital rather than a mere fiscal burden. Thus, neither argument is strong.
MCSCCE • 2023 • Paper-II
Based on the passage provided, the phrase ‘lavish with his hospitality’ signifies
A)
miserliness in dealing with his friends
B)
considerateness in spending on guests and strangers
C)
extravagance in entertaining guests
D)
indifference in treating his friends and relatives
The word 'lavish' means profuse, very generous, or extravagant. Thus, being 'lavish with his hospitality' signifies extravagance and generous spending in welcoming and entertaining guests.
MCSCCE • 2023 • Paper-II
Five children take part in a tournament. Each one has to play every other one. How many games must they play?
A)
6
B)
8
C)
10
D)
12
Each game requires selecting 2 players out of 5. The total number of games is given by the combination formula 5C2 = (5 * 4) / 2 = 10 games.
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
The three views of the cube show circle, triangle, square, and arrow adjacent to the dot, which leaves the Cross on the opposite face.
MCSCCE • 2023 • Paper-II
Based on the passage provided, the reason behind the deterioration of the environment is
A)
God’s punishment
B)
Human beings
C)
Animals
D)
Forests
Based on the reading comprehension passage, human activities (industrial pollution, deforestation, and overexploitation of resources) are the primary drivers of environmental deterioration.
