MCSCCE • 2023 • Paper-II
Cultural implications should always be considered when using (a) Empathy (b) Active listening (c) Non-verbal communication skills (d) Persuasion
A)
Empathy
B)
Active listening
C)
Non-verbal communication skills
D)
Persuasion
Non-verbal communication cues (such as gestures, eye contact, body language, and personal space) carry diverse meanings across different cultures and must always be adapted with cultural awareness to avoid misunderstandings.
MCSCCE • 2023 • Paper-II
I travel to work by bus and train. If my bus journey takes 28 minutes and my train journey takes 35 minutes longer, what is the total travelling time in hours and minutes? (a) 1 hour 31 minutes (b) 2 hours (c) 1 hour 10 minutes (d) 2 hours 10 minutes
A)
1 hour 31 minutes
B)
2 hours
C)
1 hour 10 minutes
D)
2 hours 10 minutes
Step-by-step calculation:
1. Identify the time taken for the bus journey: 28 minutes.
2. Determine the time taken for the train journey: The problem states it takes '35 minutes longer' than the bus journey. Therefore, Train Time = 28 minutes + 35 minutes = 63 minutes.
3. Calculate the total traveling time: Total Time = Bus Time + Train Time = 28 minutes + 63 minutes = 91 minutes.
4. Convert the total time into hours and minutes: Since 60 minutes = 1 hour, 91 minutes = 1 hour and 31 minutes (91 - 60 = 31).
Comparing this result to the options:
(a) 1 hour 31 minutes - Matches our calculation.
(b) 2 hours - Incorrect (would be 120 minutes).
(c) 1 hour 10 minutes - Incorrect (would be 70 minutes).
(d) 2 hours 10 minutes - Incorrect (would be 130 minutes).
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
How many terms are there in the AP 7, 13, 19, …, 205? (a) 20 (b) 42 (c) 34 (d) 27
A)
20
B)
42
C)
34
D)
27
For the arithmetic progression 7, 13, 19, ..., 205: first term $a = 7$, common difference $d = 6$, and last term $a_n = 205$. Using $a_n = a + (n - 1)d$, $205 = 7 + 6(n - 1) \implies 198 = 6(n - 1) \implies n - 1 = 33 \implies n = 34$.
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
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
A)
14 years
B)
16 years
C)
20 years
D)
18 years
Siami = 12 years => Liana = 12 / 3 = 4 years (age difference = 8 years). When Siami is twice as old as Liana: S = 2L. Since S - L = 8 => 2L - L = 8 => L = 8 years. Siami = 16 years (option b).
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
A)
Ngura
B)
Lala
C)
Siama
D)
Khuma
From the given ranking conditions: Lala > Siama; Siama > Para; Ngura > Lala; and Khuma is between Lala and Siama (Lala > Khuma > Siama). Combining these gives the full descending ranking: Ngura > Lala > Khuma > Siama > Para. Therefore, Ngura holds the highest rank.
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
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
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
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
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 standard logical steps in the rational decision-making process are: (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. This sequential order corresponds to 'a b c d e f g'.
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
A)
1200
B)
1100
C)
1000
D)
900
CI = P[(1 + 0.12)^2 - 1] = P[1.2544 - 1] = 0.2544 P = 228.96 => P = 228.96 / 0.2544 = Rs. 900 (option d).
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
One of the employees reports to you that Mr. X has links with the terrorists and request you to take immediate action against him. You would (a) Immediately suspend him. (b) Secretly enquire about the matter before taking strong action (c) Hand him over to the police (d) Do nothing and neglect him.
A)
Immediately suspend him.
B)
Secretly enquire about the matter before taking strong action
C)
Hand him over to the police
D)
Do nothing and neglect him.
Due process and ethical administration dictate conducting a discreet preliminary inquiry to verify serious allegations before taking disciplinary or police action.
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)
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.
As a team leader in public administration, consultative decision-making is essential. Consulting all team members ensures a comprehensive, objective report that accurately reflects grassroots realities.
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
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
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.
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
A)
Constancy
B)
Commitment
C)
Compression
D)
Complacency
In the context of cognitive psychology and problem solving, 'Commitment' (specifically 'mental set' or 'commitment to a specific strategy') refers to the tendency to approach a problem in a particular way based on past success, even when that approach is no longer applicable. This leads to 'tunnel vision,' where the solver looks too narrowly at the problem, screens out relevant data that contradicts their current approach, and makes assumptions that inhibit the discovery of a more efficient solution. This is closely related to the concept of 'functional fixedness.'
Analysis of other options:
- (a) Constancy: Refers to the perception of an object as remaining the same despite changes in sensory input (e.g., size constancy).
- (c) Compression: Generally refers to data reduction or physical pressure, not a cognitive bias in problem solving.
- (d) Complacency: A state of self-satisfaction accompanied by unawareness of actual dangers or deficiencies; while it can hinder problem solving, it does not specifically describe the cognitive process of screening out data due to a narrow focus on a specific method.
MCSCCE • 2023 • Paper-II
The value of (5 + √2)^2 is (a) 7 + 2√5 (b) 1 + 5√2 (c) 7 + 2√10 (d) 7 - 2√10
A)
7 + 2√5
B)
1 + 5√2
C)
7 + 2√10
D)
7 - 2√10
Expanding the binomial square (√5 + √2)^2 = (√5)^2 + (√2)^2 + 2(√5)(√2) = 5 + 2 + 2√10 = 7 + 2√10.
MCSCCE • 2023 • Paper-II
Interpersonal skill is the ability to communicate and __________ other people. (a) Convince (b) Interact with (c) Persuade (d) Control
A)
Convince
B)
Interact with
C)
Persuade
D)
Control
Interpersonal skill is the ability to communicate and interact with other people effectively both individually and in groups.
MCSCCE • 2023 • Paper-II
Based on the passage provided, the word ‘paradox’ means (a) Statement based on facts (b) that which brings out the inner meaning (c) that which is seemingly absurd or contradictory (d) statement based on the popular opinion
A)
Statement based on facts
B)
that which brings out the inner meaning
C)
that which is seemingly absurd or contradictory
D)
statement based on the popular opinion
A paradox is defined as a situation or statement that appears contradictory, absurd, or contrary to common sense, but may in reality express an underlying truth.
MCSCCE • 2023 • Paper-II
If a rider doesn’t hold the __________ correctly, he can fall (a) Bridle (b) Bridal (c) Whip (d) Saddle
A)
Bridle
B)
Bridal
C)
Whip
D)
Saddle
A 'bridle' is the headgear used to control a horse, which a rider must hold correctly. 'Bridal' refers to a wedding.
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
Based on the provided pie chart of monthly expenses, if 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
A)
Rs. 15000
B)
Rs. 15500
C)
Rs. 16000
D)
Rs. 16500
In the given monthly expenditure pie chart, education represents 10% (36°) of total family spending. If 10% corresponds to Rs. 1,600, the total expenditure (100%) is (1600 / 10) * 100 = Rs. 16,000.
