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
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
Lali knew that to apologise would be __________ to admitting she had failed
A)
Equate
B)
Assumed
C)
Tantamount
D)
Abrogate
The adjective 'tantamount' collocates with the preposition 'to' (tantamount to) and means 'equivalent in seriousness or effect to'.
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
The G.C.D and L.C.M of two polynomials p(x) and q(x) are x(x+a) and 12x^2(x+a)(x^2 - a^2) respectively. If p(x) = 3x(x+a)^2, find q(x).
A)
4x(x^2 + a^2)
B)
4x^2(x^2 - a^2)
C)
3x^2(x^2 - a^2)
D)
5x^2(x^2 - a^2)
Since p(x) * q(x) = GCD * LCM, q(x) = [GCD * LCM] / p(x) = [x(x + a) * 12x^2(x + a)(x^2 - a^2)] / [3x(x + a)^2] = [12x^3(x + a)^2(x^2 - a^2)] / [3x(x + a)^2] = 4x^2(x^2 - a^2).
MCSCCE • 2023 • Paper-II
Find the odd word: (a) Orange (b) Guava (c) Apple (d) Grapes
A)
Orange
B)
Guava
C)
Apple
D)
Grapes
To find the odd one out, we must analyze the characteristics of the fruits listed: (a) Orange, (b) Guava, (c) Apple, and (d) Grapes.
1. **Seed Structure**: Oranges, Guavas, and Apples are generally categorized as fruits that grow as single units on a tree, and while they contain seeds, they are not typically grown in clusters on a vine.
2. **Growth Habit**: Orange, Guava, and Apple grow on trees. Grapes, however, grow on vines (climbers).
3. **Botanical Classification**: In many competitive reasoning exams, the distinction is based on the growth habit. Since Orange, Guava, and Apple are tree-borne fruits and Grapes are vine-borne fruits, Grapes is the odd one out.
MCSCCE • 2023 • Paper-II
Lali knew that to apologise would be __________ to admitting she had failed
A)
Equate
B)
Assumed
C)
Tantamount
D)
Abrogate
'Tantamount' means equivalent in seriousness or effect.
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
The question asks to identify the interpersonal skill that encompasses eye contact, physical proximity, touch, and facial expressions.
1. **Analysis of the elements:**
- **Eye contact (Oculesics):** The use of eyes to communicate interest, trust, or dominance.
- **Physical proximity (Proxemics):** The use of space between people to communicate intimacy or formality.
- **Touch (Haptics):** Communication through physical contact.
- **Facial expression:** The use of facial muscles to convey emotions.
2. **Evaluating the options:**
- **a. Body Language:** Also known as non-verbal communication, this refers to the conscious and unconscious gestures and postures of a person. All the listed elements (eye contact, proximity, touch, and facial expressions) are primary components of non-verbal communication/body language.
- **b. Verbal skills:** These refer to the use of sounds and language to convey a message (spoken or written words). The listed elements are non-verbal, not verbal.
- **c. Teamwork:** This is a collaborative effort of a group to achieve a common goal. While body language is used during teamwork, the elements listed are not the definition of teamwork itself.
- **d. Empathy:** This is the ability to understand and share the feelings of another. While facial expressions can help convey empathy, empathy is a psychological state/skill, not a category of physical communication elements.
Therefore, the correct category for these elements is Body Language.
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.
In administrative decision-making, an allegation of a severe nature must neither be ignored nor acted upon rashly without proof. Conducting a discreet inquiry ensures due diligence and establishes facts before taking formal punitive or legal action.
MCSCCE • 2023 • Paper-II
Find the value of sqrt(80) + 3*sqrt(245) - sqrt(125).
A)
20*sqrt(5)
B)
5*sqrt(2)
C)
20*sqrt(2)
D)
5*sqrt(5)
Simplifying each surd: sqrt(80) = sqrt(16*5) = 4*sqrt(5); 3*sqrt(245) = 3*sqrt(49*5) = 21*sqrt(5); sqrt(125) = sqrt(25*5) = 5*sqrt(5). Thus, 4*sqrt(5) + 21*sqrt(5) - 5*sqrt(5) = (4 + 21 - 5)*sqrt(5) = 20*sqrt(5).
MCSCCE • 2023 • Paper-II
Statement : Should public holidays be declared on demise of important national leaders? Arguments : I. No, such unscheduled holidays hamper national progress. II. Yes, people would like to pay their homage to the departed soul.
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 strong because unscheduled and sudden public holidays directly disrupt administrative, educational, and economic activities, resulting in significant national productivity losses. Homage can be paid through official mourning protocols without shutting down productive activity, making Argument II weak.
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
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.
The passage describes the thrifty housewife facing daily expenses with equanimity and satisfaction, content in avoiding unpaid bills and overspending.
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
To find the greatest value among the given expressions, we calculate the numerical value of each:
1. 2^6 = 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 = 64
2. 3^3 = 3 × 3 × 3 = 27
3. 3^4 = 3 × 3 × 3 × 3 = 81
4. 4^5 = 4 × 4 × 4 × 4 × 4 = 1024
Comparing the results: 1024 > 81 > 64 > 27. Therefore, 4^5 is the greatest value.
Reviewing the options:
- Option (a) 3^4 = 81
- Option (b) 4^5 = 1024 (Correct)
- Option (c) 2 is a constant, much smaller than the others.
- Option (d) 6^3 = 216 (Note: 6^3 was not in the original list of values to compare, but even if it were, 1024 is still greater).
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
Effective compound interest rate for 2 years at 12% is 12 + 12 + (12*12)/100 = 25.44%. Principal = 228.96 / 0.2544 = Rs. 900.
MCSCCE • 2023 • Paper-II
__________ is the skill of being aware of and understanding one’s emotions as they occur and they evolve.
A)
Self-Awareness
B)
Self-Efficacy
C)
Self-Concept
D)
Self-Confidence
In emotional intelligence theory, self-awareness is the core capability to recognize and understand one's own emotions, moods, and drives as they happen and evolve.
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.
As the District Magistrate / District Election Officer, the most legally appropriate, objective, and institutional decision is to formally instruct all staff to strictly adhere to the Election Commission of India's statutory directives and Model Code of Conduct, ensuring complete political neutrality.
MCSCCE • 2023 • Paper-II
Based on the passage provided, All water bodies make up the
A)
Environment
B)
Troposphere
C)
Atmosphere
D)
Hydrosphere
The hydrosphere comprises all water bodies on Earth's surface, underground, and in the atmosphere, including oceans, seas, rivers, lakes, ice caps, and water vapor.
MCSCCE • 2023 • Paper-II
If 20% of x = 90, find the value of x.
A)
350
B)
450
C)
250
D)
550
20% of x = 90 => (20/100) * x = 90 => x = (90 * 100) / 20 = 450.
MCSCCE • 2023 • Paper-II
Role conflict is one source of
A)
Encounter stressors
B)
Situational stressors
C)
Time stressors
D)
Anticipatory stressors
Role conflict (incompatible expectations) is classified as a situational stressor because it stems from the specific demands of a role within an organization.
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
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 communication skills and interviewing techniques, questions are categorized as 'Open' or 'Closed'.
1. **Closed Questions** are those that can be answered with a simple 'Yes', 'No', or a specific piece of factual information (e.g., 'Do you have a driver's license?'). Because they limit the respondent's range of answers, the interviewer retains strict control over the direction, pace, and focus of the conversation. This is why option (a) is correct.
2. **Evaluating Option (b):** While closed questions are faster to answer, the primary purpose of using them in a professional interview is not to 'save money' or 'energy', but to gather specific data or steer the conversation. 'Saving money' is not a standard pedagogical reason for choosing a question type in communication theory.
3. **Evaluating Option (c):** Closed questions are actually detrimental when dealing with shy people. A shy person is more likely to give one-word answers to closed questions, effectively shutting down the conversation. To encourage a shy person to talk, an interviewer should use 'Open-ended questions' (e.g., 'Can you tell me more about...'), which require descriptive responses.
Since (b) and (c) are incorrect, (d) is also incorrect. Therefore, the only logically and professionally sound reason to use closed questions among the choices is to maintain control over the interview.
MCSCCE • 2023 • Paper-II
Praise, recognition and attention are part of which source of power:
A)
Legitimate power
B)
Expert power
C)
Reward power
D)
Referent power
Reward power stems from an individual's ability to provide positive incentives or rewards, such as praise, recognition, and attention.
MCSCCE • 2023 • Paper-II
Statement : Should we impart sex education in schools? Arguments : I. Yes, all the progressive nation do so. II. No, we cannot impart it in co-educational school.
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 strong as it cites a standard practice among progressive nations. Argument II is weak as co-education is not an insurmountable barrier to imparting sex education.
MCSCCE • 2023 • Paper-II
Cultural implications should always be considered when using
A)
Empathy
B)
Active listening
C)
Non-verbal communication skills
D)
Persuasion
Cultural implications require empathy to understand and respect diverse perspectives, norms, and social contexts during communication.
