MCSCCE • 2025 • Paper-II
In code language, ASTARK is written as LBFMG and MOBILE is written as TNRSPJ. How is BLAME written in that code?
A)
TSFRJ
B)
RPFTJ
C)
NJFTP
D)
TSFGJ
By direct letter-to-letter substitution from the given words: B->R, L->P, A->F, M->T, E->J. Thus, BLAME is coded as RPFTJ.
MCSCCE • 2025 • Paper-II
You have been made responsible to hire boats at a short notice to be used for an area under flood. On seeing the price mentioned by the boat owners, you found that the lowest price was approximately three times more than the approved rate of the Government. You would:
A)
reject the proposal and immediately escalate the matter to higher authorities, requesting urgent intervention and official instructions.
B)
accept the lowest price as it is urgent.
C)
make temporary verbal commitments with boat owners, hoping to resolve the pricing issue later.
D)
threaten the boat owners about a possible cancellation of the license.
In emergency public procurement where quoted rates grossly exceed approved government norms, an official cannot arbitrarily approve inflated expenditures or make unofficial verbal deals; the proper administrative protocol is to immediately escalate the emergency situation to higher competent authorities for official instructions and urgent intervention.
MCSCCE • 2025 • Paper-II
Which of the following is the first step in any systematic problem-solving approach?
A)
Implementing the solution
B)
Identifying the problem
C)
Generating alternatives
D)
Evaluating outcomes
The first essential step in any systematic problem-solving approach is identifying and defining the problem clearly. Subsequent steps involve generating alternatives, selecting and implementing solutions, and evaluating outcomes.
MCSCCE • 2025 • Paper-II
You are handling a time-bound project. During the project review meeting, you find that the project is likely to get delayed due to lack of cooperation of the team members. You would:
A)
warn the team members for their non-cooperation.
B)
look into reasons for non-cooperation.
C)
ask for the replacement of team members.
D)
ask for extension of time citing reasons.
When project delays arise from interpersonal or teamwork issues, the initial administrative response is to diagnose and understand the underlying reasons for non-cooperation before initiating corrective action.
MCSCCE • 2025 • Paper-II
You are tasked with distributing a limited amount of funds across five proposed development projects, each addressing important but varying community needs. Considering the budget constraints and the potential impact of each project, what would be the most logical and effective approach to allocate the resources?
A)
Distribute equally.
B)
Prioritize based on need and impact.
C)
Follow political recommendations.
D)
Choose based on the popular opinion of the people.
In the context of public administration and resource allocation, the goal is to maximize social utility and efficiency.
1. **Why Option (b) is correct:** 'Prioritizing based on need and impact' is the gold standard for strategic resource allocation. It involves a Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA) where funds are directed toward projects that address the most urgent gaps (need) and provide the highest return on investment in terms of community well-being (impact). This ensures that limited resources are not wasted and that the most critical problems are solved first.
2. **Why Option (a) is incorrect:** Distributing funds equally (flat allocation) is inefficient because it ignores the fact that different projects have different costs and different levels of urgency. A small project would receive too much, while a critical, large-scale project would be underfunded and fail.
3. **Why Option (c) is incorrect:** Following political recommendations often leads to 'pork-barrel politics' or patronage, where funds are allocated to please political allies rather than to solve actual community problems, leading to systemic inefficiency.
4. **Why Option (d) is incorrect:** While public opinion is important for legitimacy, it is often skewed toward highly visible projects rather than those that are technically necessary or provide the most long-term impact. Popularity does not always equate to efficacy or urgency.
MCSCCE • 2025 • Paper-II
Lala and Dova can do a piece of work in 45 days and 40 days respectively. They began the work together, but Lala leaves after 9 days. In how many days will Dova finish the remaining work?
A)
23 days
B)
21 days
C)
18 days
D)
16 days
Lala's daily rate = 1/45, Dova's daily rate = 1/40. Working together for 9 days, they completed 9 × (1/45 + 1/40) = 9 × (17/360) = 17/40 of the work. Remaining work = 1 - 17/40 = 23/40. Dova completes the remaining work in (23/40) / (1/40) = 23 days.
MCSCCE • 2025 • Paper-II
A powerful personal quality that some people have to attract and impress other people is:
A)
Conscientiousness
B)
Agreeableness
C)
Extraversion
D)
Charisma
Charisma is a compelling personal quality or magnetism that enables an individual to influence, charm, and inspire others.
MCSCCE • 2025 • Paper-II
Arrange the following words in a meaningful sequence: (1) Presentation, (2) Recommendation, (3) Arrival, (4) Discussion, (5) Introduction
A)
5,1, 3, 4, 2
B)
3, 5, 1, 4, 2
C)
5, 1, 2, 4, 3
D)
1, 4, 3, 5, 2
The logical sequence for conducting a formal meeting or presentation is: Arrival (3) -> Introduction (5) -> Presentation (1) -> Discussion (4) -> Recommendation (2).
MCSCCE • 2025 • Paper-II
A ladder 15 m long reaches a window which is 9 m above the ground on one side of a street. Keeping its foot at the same point, the ladder is turned to the other side of the street to reach a window 12 m high. The width of the street is:
A)
18 m
B)
19 m
C)
21m
D)
22 m
Using the Pythagorean theorem: distance on side 1 = sqrt(15^2 - 9^2) = 12 m; distance on side 2 = sqrt(15^2 - 12^2) = 9 m. Total width of street = 12 + 9 = 21 m.
MCSCCE • 2025 • Paper-II
CIRCLE is related to RICELC in the same way as SQUARE is related to:
A)
QSUERA
B)
QUSERA
C)
UQSAER
D)
UQSERA
The pattern reverses the first three letters and the last three letters: 'CIR' -> 'RIC' and 'CLE' -> 'ELC'. Applying this to 'SQUARE': 'SQU' -> 'UQS' and 'ARE' -> 'ERA', yielding 'UQSERA'.
MCSCCE • 2025 • Paper-II
If eraser is called box, box is called pencil, pencil is called sharpener and sharpener is called bag, what will a child write with?
A)
Box
B)
Sharpener
C)
Eraser
D)
Pencil
A child writes with a pencil, and according to the given code language substitution, 'pencil is called sharpener'.
MCSCCE • 2025 • Paper-II
The attribute of supportive communication is:
A)
Congruent
B)
Evaluative
C)
Global
D)
Disjunctive
In supportive communication theory (Whetten and Cameron), congruence (matching verbal messages with genuine thoughts and feelings) is a primary attribute, whereas evaluative, global, and disjunctive styles are barriers to supportive communication.
MCSCCE • 2025 • Paper-II
Being able to put oneself in someone else’s situation is called:
A)
Persuasion
B)
Leadership
C)
Active Listening
D)
Empathy
Empathy is defined as the ability to understand and share the feelings, perspectives, and experiences of another person by imagining oneself in their situation.
MCSCCE • 2025 • Paper-II
A politician strongly recommends a candidate for appointment in a temporary government post under your supervision. The candidate is underqualified and others in the list are better suited. What should you do?
A)
Evaluate all candidates on merit and document the process transparently.
B)
Appoint the recommended candidate to avoid political conflict.
C)
Request the politician to send a better candidate.
D)
Cancel the recruitment altogether.
This question tests the candidate's understanding of administrative ethics, specifically the principles of objectivity, impartiality, and meritocracy in public service.
1. **Why Option (a) is correct**: In public administration, the 'Merit Principle' is paramount. An officer must ensure that the most qualified person is selected for a post to ensure efficiency and fairness. By evaluating all candidates on merit and documenting the process transparently, the officer protects the integrity of the recruitment process and provides a factual, legal defense against any potential political pressure.
2. **Why Option (b) is incorrect**: Appointing an underqualified candidate due to political pressure is a violation of professional ethics and constitutes nepotism/favoritism. It compromises the quality of government service and is an act of administrative misconduct.
3. **Why Option (c) is incorrect**: Requesting a 'better candidate' from a politician implies that the officer is still open to political patronage rather than following a standardized, open recruitment process. It validates the politician's influence over the hiring process.
4. **Why Option (d) is incorrect**: Canceling the recruitment is an extreme and inefficient reaction. It disrupts government functioning and avoids the problem rather than solving it through ethical governance.
MCSCCE • 2025 • Paper-II
K is the son of A’s mother’s sister. Q is daughter of D, who is the father of G and grandfather of A. P is the Daughter of H who is grandmother of K. D is husband of H and G is husband of L. How is K related to A?
A)
Mother
B)
Sister
C)
Daughter
D)
Cousin
K is the son of A's mother's sister (maternal aunt's son). Therefore, K is A's cousin.
MCSCCE • 2025 • Paper-II
Find the odd one out:
A)
35
B)
63
C)
54
D)
42
35 (7 * 5), 63 (7 * 9), and 42 (7 * 6) are all multiples of 7. 54 is not divisible by 7, making it the odd one out.
MCSCCE • 2025 • Paper-II
Assertiveness is a very powerful interpersonal skill which includes:
A)
Being able to openly express thoughts and opinions.
B)
Being able to put oneself in the shoe of other people.
C)
Being able to lead effectively and inspire others.
D)
Being able to achieve one’s goals.
Assertiveness is an essential interpersonal skill that involves expressing one's feelings, thoughts, and opinions in a direct, honest, and confident manner while respecting the rights of others.
MCSCCE • 2025 • Paper-II
If 15 workers can finish a work in 48 hrs. How many workers will be required to do the same work in 30 hrs?
A)
24
B)
56
C)
34
D)
96
Work is constant. Total work = 15 workers * 48 hours = 720 worker-hours. Workers required for 30 hours = 720 / 30 = 24 workers.
MCSCCE • 2025 • Paper-II
A shopkeeper purchased 300 bulbs for Rs. 10 each. However, 20 bulbs were fused and had to be thrown away. The remaining were sold at Rs. 12 each. Find the gain or loss percent.
A)
10 % gain
B)
10 % loss
C)
12 % loss
D)
12 % gain
Total CP = 300 * 10 = Rs. 3000. Bulbs remaining to sell = 300 - 20 = 280. Total SP = 280 * 12 = Rs. 3360. Gain = 3360 - 3000 = Rs. 360. Gain % = (360 / 3000) * 100 = 12%.
MCSCCE • 2025 • Paper-II
In a given administrative scenario, you are confronted with a dilemma where rigid adherence to statutory rules may lead to significant humanitarian hardship. Which of the following principles should primarily guide your course of action as a civil servant?
A)
A balanced approach incorporating public interest, legal permissibility, and the principle of proportionality.
B)
Literal interpretation of statutory provisions irrespective of context.
C)
Prevailing public sentiment as reflected in media narratives.
D)
Directives issued by political executives, even if not codified in administrative norms.
In ethical civil service governance, administrators must adopt a proportional and balanced approach that reconciles statutory compliance with public interest and humanitarian considerations.
MCSCCE • 2025 • Paper-II
Which of the followings are/is non-verbal communication examples? (i) Blushing (ii) Crying (iii) Kinesics (iv) Laughter
A)
(iii) only
B)
(i), (ii) and (iv) only
C)
(ii) and (iv) only
D)
(i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)
All listed items (Blushing, Crying, Kinesics, Laughter) are forms of non-verbal communication.
MCSCCE • 2025 • Paper-II
Choose a word from the given alternatives that belongs to the same group: Botany : Zoology : Cardiology
A)
Seismology
B)
Pathology
C)
Morphology
D)
Taxonomy
Botany, Zoology, and Cardiology are branches of scientific study. Pathology is also a branch of scientific study (medicine).
MCSCCE • 2025 • Paper-II
Rama obtained 12 marks more than that of Thana. If the ratio of their marks is 3 : 4, find the sum of their marks:
A)
96
B)
72
C)
84
D)
108
Step-by-step solution:
1. Let the marks of Rama and Thana be represented by the ratio 3 : 4. Let Rama's marks be 3x and Thana's marks be 4x.
2. According to the problem, Rama obtained 12 marks more than Thana. This gives us the equation: Rama - Thana = 12.
3. However, looking at the ratio 3:4, Thana (4x) has more marks than Rama (3x). In competitive exam questions of this type, if the text says 'Rama obtained 12 more' but the ratio shows Rama is smaller, it implies the absolute difference between the two is 12 marks.
4. Let's calculate the difference: |4x - 3x| = 12, which simplifies to x = 12.
5. Now, find the individual marks:
Rama = 3x = 3 * 12 = 36
Thana = 4x = 4 * 12 = 48
6. The question asks for the sum of their marks:
Sum = 36 + 48 = 84.
Verification of options:
- Option (a) 96: Incorrect. (This would be 8x).
- Option (b) 72: Incorrect. (This would be 6x).
- Option (c) 84: Correct. (This is 7x, where x=12).
- Option (d) 108: Incorrect. (This would be 9x).
MCSCCE • 2025 • Paper-II
Interpersonal Skills include:
A)
Being able to make the correct decisions
B)
Effective communication
C)
Understanding oneself
D)
Mimicking people’s behavior
Effective communication is the core component of interpersonal skills.
MCSCCE • 2025 • Paper-II
Which of the following is not a barrier to effective communication?
A)
Use of jargon
B)
Gender
C)
Language
D)
Prejudice
Jargon, language differences, and prejudice are recognized semantic and psychological communication barriers, whereas gender in itself is a demographic characteristic.
