MCSCCE • 2023 • Paper-II (B)
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.
When an audience shows signs of waning attention, the most effective professional public speaking strategy is to pause and invite audience interaction/feedback to reset interest.
MCSCCE • 2023 • Paper-II (B)
What least number must be added to 1057 to get a number exactly divisible by 23?
A)
1
B)
2
C)
3
D)
4
Dividing 1057 by 23: 1057 = 23 * 45 + 22. To reach the next multiple of 23 (1058), the least number that must be added is 23 - 22 = 1.
MCSCCE • 2023 • Paper-II (B)
If a rider doesn’t hold the __________ correctly, he can fall
A)
Bridle
B)
Bridal
C)
Whip
D)
Saddle
A 'bridle' is the headgear used to control a horse via the reins. ('Bridal' is related to weddings).
MCSCCE • 2023 • Paper-II (B)
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
The primary objective of conflict resolution is to de-escalate hostility and achieve constructive, peaceful, and mutually acceptable outcomes for all parties involved.
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
You have recently joined as a District Magistrate. General elections have been ordered in your District, but you find that many of your subordinates are not politically neutral. You have called a meeting. What will be the most appropriate decision? (a) You will punish those who are not neutral as election laws recommend heavy punishment for such behaviour. (b) You will tell them that everybody will be watching them, so they will get caught. (c) You will tell them to appear neutral, but they may take sides. (d) You will tell them to follow the instructions of the Election Commission of India strictly.
A)
You will punish those who are not neutral as election laws recommend heavy punishment for such behaviour.
B)
You will tell them that everybody will be watching them, so they will get caught.
C)
You will tell them to appear neutral, but they may take sides.
D)
You will tell them to follow the instructions of the Election Commission of India strictly.
As a District Magistrate, the most professional and ethically correct action is to direct subordinates to strictly follow the Election Commission of India's guidelines regarding neutrality.
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
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
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
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
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
A)
28
B)
30
C)
37
D)
38
Sum of 5 numbers = 5 * 30 = 150. Sum of remaining 4 numbers = 4 * 28 = 112. Excluded number = 150 - 112 = 38.
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
A strong, firm handshake when greeting people signifies (a) Aggressiveness (b) Confidence (c) Disinterest (d) Dominance
A)
Aggressiveness
B)
Confidence
C)
Disinterest
D)
Dominance
In non-verbal communication and professional body language, a firm and strong handshake communicates confidence, sincerity, and professionalism.
MCSCCE • 2023 • Paper-II
Find the odd word (a) Tongue (b) Lips (c) Brain (d) Nose
A)
Tongue
B)
Lips
C)
Brain
D)
Nose
Tongue, Lips, and Nose are external sensory and facial organs, whereas the Brain is an internal organ located inside the cranium.
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
A)
Circle
B)
Triangle
C)
Arrow
D)
Cross
From the given views of the cube, the faces adjacent to the dot are circle, triangle, square, and arrow. Therefore, the face opposite to the dot must be the cross.
MCSCCE • 2023 • Paper-II
Find the odd word (a) Ghaziabad (b) Varanasi (c) Gorakhpur (d) Bhagalpur
A)
Ghaziabad
B)
Varanasi
C)
Gorakhpur
D)
Bhagalpur
Bhagalpur is a major city in Bihar, whereas Ghaziabad, Varanasi, and Gorakhpur are all located in the state of Uttar Pradesh.
MCSCCE • 2023 • Paper-II
Based on the passage provided, Abiotic refers to (a) All plant forms (b) All animal forms (c) Geographical forms (d) Non-living things
A)
All plant forms
B)
All animal forms
C)
Geographical forms
D)
Non-living things
In ecology and environmental science, 'abiotic' refers to the non-living chemical and physical components of an ecosystem, such as soil, water, air, and climate.
MCSCCE • 2023 • Paper-II
Based on the passage provided, substantial aid in this context means (a) technical assistance in the form of trained personnel (b) capital in the form of bank loans and overdrafts (c) large amounts of technical assistance and Capital (d) a cheap and plentiful supply of labour
A)
technical assistance in the form of trained personnel
B)
capital in the form of bank loans and overdrafts
C)
large amounts of technical assistance and Capital
D)
a cheap and plentiful supply of labour
In the passage, 'substantial aid' explicitly refers to major international assistance encompassing both substantial capital investment and expert technical personnel.
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.
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 a DM/SP, it is the duty to maintain law and order and protect all places of worship. Preventing destruction of property and inciting communal tension is a primary administrative responsibility.
MCSCCE • 2023 • Paper-II
What least number must be added to 1057 to get a number exactly divisibled by 23? (a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 4
A)
1
B)
2
C)
3
D)
4
Dividing 1057 by 23: 1057 = 23 * 45 + 22. The remainder is 22. To reach the next exact multiple of 23 (which is 1058), the least number that must be added is 23 - 22 = 1.
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
A)
God’s punishment
B)
Human beings
C)
Animals
D)
Forests
Option B is correct: Human beings.
MCSCCE • 2023 • Paper-II
__________ happens when the person hears only what they want to hear, typically misinterpreting what the other person says (a) Critical listening (b) Evaluative listening (c) Comprehension listening (d) Biased listening
A)
Critical listening
B)
Evaluative listening
C)
Comprehension listening
D)
Biased listening
Biased listening occurs when a listener selectively attends only to information that confirms their existing preconceptions or desires, misinterpreting or filtering out contrary views.
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
A)
Maintain control over the interview situation
B)
Save time, energy and money
C)
Encourage a shy person to talk
D)
All of these
Closed questions yield quick, specific factual responses, allowing the interviewer to maintain structure/control, save time, and help hesitant respondents start speaking.
MCSCCE • 2023 • Paper-II
In the given Venn diagram, the ‘rectangle’ represents ‘ladies of a club’, the ‘triangle’ represents ‘like to dance’, the ‘circle’ represents ‘like to sing’ and the ‘pentagon’ represents ‘like to mimic’. How many ladies of the club NEITHER like to dance NOR like to mimic? (a) 23 (b) 72 (c) 26 (d) 64
A)
23
B)
72
C)
26
D)
64
From the Venn diagram, we identify the numbers that lie strictly inside the rectangle ('ladies of a club') but outside both the triangle ('like to dance') and the pentagon ('like to mimic'). The regions correspond to 41 and 23, giving 41 + 23 = 64 ladies.
MCSCCE • 2023 • Paper-II
Based on the passage provided, how does the housewife, described by the writer, feel when she saves money? (a) Is content to be so thrifty. (b) Wishes life were less burdensome. (c) Is still troubled by a sense of guilt. (d) Wishes she could sometimes be extravagant.
A)
Is content to be so thrifty.
B)
Wishes life were less burdensome.
C)
Is still troubled by a sense of guilt.
D)
Wishes she could sometimes be extravagant.
According to the reading comprehension passage, the frugal housewife experiences satisfaction and contentment from managing her household economizing and thriftiness without feelings of guilt.
