MCSCCE • 2023 • Paper-II
A and B together can do a piece of work in 12 days, while B alone can finish it in 30 days. Find the workdone by A in 1 day. (a) 1/20 (b) 1/12 (c) 1/30 (d) 1/60
A)
1/20
B)
1/12
C)
1/30
D)
1/60
A+B = 1/12. B = 1/30. A = 1/12 - 1/30 = (5-2)/60 = 3/60 = 1/20.
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
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
A)
A
B)
B
C)
D
D)
E
From the given statements: A < B, C < D, B < C, and E < A. Combining these into a single ordering: E < A < B < C < D. Thus, child D is the most intelligent.
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
A)
40 litres
B)
80 litres
C)
100 litres
D)
120 litres
In 120 L of mixture (2:1 ratio), milk is 80 L and water is 40 L. To achieve a 1:2 milk-to-water ratio: 80 / (40 + w) = 1 / 2 => 40 + w = 160 => w = 120 litres.
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
A)
10 km
B)
15 km
C)
20 km
D)
25 km
Starting at (0, 0): cycling 10 km South brings him to (0, -10); turning right and 5 km West to (-5, -10); turning right and 10 km North to (-5, 0); turning left and 10 km West to (-15, 0). The straight line distance back to (0, 0) is 15 km East.
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.
A)
6 hrs 20 mins
B)
6 hrs 30 mins
C)
6 hrs 40 mins
D)
6 hrs 45 mins.
Speed = Distance / Time = 15 km / 4 hrs = 3.75 km/hr. Time for 25 km = 25 / 3.75 = 6.666... hours. 0.666 hours * 60 mins = 40 minutes. Total time: 6 hours 40 minutes.
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
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, 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.
MCSCCE • 2023 • Paper-II
Based on the passage provided, all water bodies make up the (a) Environment (b) Troposphere (c) Atmosphere (d) Hydrosphere
A)
Environment
B)
Troposphere
C)
Atmosphere
D)
Hydrosphere
The hydrosphere encompasses the total amount of water on a planet, including oceans, seas, lakes, rivers, and underground water.
MCSCCE • 2023 • Paper-II
Find the value of 80 + 3√245 - 125. (a) 20√5 (b) 5√2 (c) 20√2 (d) 5√5
A)
20√5
B)
5√2
C)
20√2
D)
5√5
Simplifying the radical expression gives √80 + 3√245 - √125 = 4√5 + 21√5 - 5√5 = 20√5.
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
Based on the passage provided, in the opinion of the writer, a successful businessman (a) is more popular if he appears to be doing nothing (b) should not bother about his popularity (c) must be extravagant before achieving success (d) is expected to have expensive tastes
A)
is more popular if he appears to be doing nothing
B)
should not bother about his popularity
C)
must be extravagant before achieving success
D)
is expected to have expensive tastes
Option D is correct: is expected to have expensive tastes.
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
The extent to which power and authority are retained at the top is called as________. (a) centralization. (b) decentralization. (c) responsibility. (d) accountability.
A)
centralization.
B)
decentralization.
C)
responsibility.
D)
accountability.
Centralization is the organizational practice of concentrating decision-making power and authority at top-level management.
MCSCCE • 2023 • Paper-II
Find the missing number in the following series? 3, 5, 5, 19, 7, 41, 9, ? (a) 71 (b) 61 (c) 79 (d) 69
A)
71
B)
61
C)
79
D)
69
The sequence consists of two interleaved series: Odd terms: 3, 5, 7, 9 (step +2). Even terms: 5, 19, 41, ? which follow (2n)² + (2n - 1) for n = 1, 2, 3, 4: (2)² + 1 = 5, (4)² + 3 = 19, (6)² + 5 = 41, and (8)² + 7 = 64 + 7 = 71.
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
Which of the following is not a method to enhance active listening skills? (a) Being judgemental (b) Paying attention (c) Clarifying (d) Reflecting
A)
Being judgemental
B)
Paying attention
C)
Clarifying
D)
Reflecting
Effective active listening requires non-judgmental attention, clarifying queries, and reflecting feedback. Being judgemental creates barriers and impairs active listening.
MCSCCE • 2023 • Paper-II
Based on the passage provided, Nature organizes the functioning of (a) Biotic world (b) Abiotic things (c) All species (d) The atmosphere
A)
Biotic world
B)
Abiotic things
C)
All species
D)
The atmosphere
Option C is correct: All species.
MCSCCE • 2023 • Paper-II
Find the odd word (a) Orange (b) Guava (c) Apple (d) Grapes
A)
Orange
B)
Guava
C)
Apple
D)
Grapes
Grapes grow in clusters/bunches on vines (climbers), whereas orange, guava, and apple grow individually on trees.
MCSCCE • 2023 • Paper-II
Study the given pattern carefully and select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in it. 23 5 110; 56 9 121; 49 3 ? (a) 111 (b) 113 (c) 95 (d) 77
A)
111
B)
113
C)
95
D)
77
The pattern adds the first two numbers and then adds the reversal of that sum: For the first set, 23 + 5 = 28, and 28 + 82 = 110 (or (2+8) × 11 = 110). For the second set, 56 + 9 = 65, and 65 + 56 = 121 (or (6+5) × 11 = 121). For the third set, 49 + 3 = 52, and 52 + 25 = 77 (or (5+2) × 11 = 77).
MCSCCE • 2023 • Paper-II
__________ versions of classics are easier to read than the original versions. (a) Abandoned (b) Abridged (c) Classical (d) Abated
A)
Abandoned
B)
Abridged
C)
Classical
D)
Abated
'Abridged' refers to a shortened or condensed version of a literary work that retains the core meaning, making it faster and easier to read.
MCSCCE • 2023 • Paper-II
Based on the provided problem figures, select the correct answer figure. (a) (b) (c) (d)
A)
(a)
B)
(b)
C)
(c)
D)
(d)
In accordance with the official MPSC answer key for MCS Combined Preliminary Examination 2023 Paper-II (Series A, Q79), the correct pattern completion figure is (a).
MCSCCE • 2023 • Paper-II
Based on the passage provided, the expression ‘safety-valve’ means (a) something which blows up safety (b) an outlet for pent-up energy (c) something which guarantees safety (d) the leaf of a folding door
A)
something which blows up safety
B)
an outlet for pent-up energy
C)
something which guarantees safety
D)
the leaf of a folding door
Metaphorically, a 'safety-valve' refers to a safe outlet or mechanism for venting strong pent-up feelings, tensions, or accumulated pressures.
MCSCCE • 2023 • Paper-II
Based on the passage provided, it seems to be remarkably correct in modern life that (a) a man has enough leisure (b) youth needs less work and more rest (c) the correct choice of task preserves one’s life (d) men fail to choose a task for themselves
A)
a man has enough leisure
B)
youth needs less work and more rest
C)
the correct choice of task preserves one’s life
D)
men fail to choose a task for themselves
The comprehension passage begins by affirming Ralph Waldo Emerson's maxim that 'a man's task is his life-preserver', meaning that the correct choice of task preserves one's life.
