MCSCCE • 2016 • Paper II - Series D
If ‘WATER’ is written as “YCVGT’; then what is written as ‘SSHINE”?
A)
UJKPG
B)
ULMOP
C)
FKLOP
D)
TIKPG
The code shifts each letter forward by +2 positions in the alphabet: W(+2)->Y, A(+2)->C, T(+2)->V, E(+2)->G, R(+2)->T. Applying +2 to SHINE gives S(+2)->U, H(+2)->J, I(+2)->K, N(+2)->P, E(+2)->G, which yields 'UJKPG'.
MCSCCE • 2016 • Paper II - Series D
Choose the alternative which most closely resembles the mirror image of the given combination: PRAYER
A)
4HAYIA
B)
$39A30
C)
SEYAA4
D)
4AAYIA
In a lateral mirror reflection of 'PRAYER', the sequence of letters reverses to R-E-Y-A-R-P with individual letter inversion, matching option (c) 'SEYAA4'.
MCSCCE • 2016 • Paper II - Series D
Which number will come next in the given series? 7, 13, 11, 7, 5, 1, .....
A)
1
B)
2
C)
0
D)
-1
Looking at the differences starting from 13: 13 - 2 = 11, 11 - 4 = 7, 7 - 2 = 5, 5 - 4 = 1. The pattern alternates subtracting 2 and 4. Following this, 1 - 2 = -1.
MCSCCE • 2016 • Paper II - Series D
The people who face impediments and obstructions when they pass from one country to another and do alot of good jobs are all the following except:
A)
Travellers
B)
Businessmen
C)
Teachers of righteousness
D)
Empire builders
In the reading comprehension passage discussing obstacles to global unity, travellers, businessmen, and teachers of righteousness are noted as individuals doing positive work who face border impediments. 'Empire builders' are imperial conquerors who impose divisions rather than crossing borders for peaceful mutual benefit.
MCSCCE • 2016 • Paper II - Series D
The best example of one-way information gathering is
A)
asking the questions on the phone
B)
conducting a face-to face interview
C)
receiving an email
D)
requesting to fill out a questionnaire
Self-administered questionnaires represent one-way information gathering because data flows strictly from the respondent to the researcher without real-time reciprocal dialogue.
MCSCCE • 2016 • Paper II - Series D
Find out the answer figure which completes the problem figure matrix (Question 37).
A)
A
B)
B
C)
C
D)
D
In the problem figure pattern, single square (1) becomes two overlapping squares (2). Similarly, single triangle (3) becomes two overlapping inverted triangles forming a 6-pointed star, shown in figure A.
MCSCCE • 2016 • Paper II - Series D
The most effective way of leading a team is
A)
to exert control over subordinates, and closely follow and command their actions
B)
to establish confidence and trust amongst the team and motivating them to perform their best
C)
to let the team act on their free will and only try to command/control when things are out of hand
D)
all of the above
The most effective leadership style is one that builds confidence, trust, and motivation within the team. This encourages cooperation, commitment, and higher performance. Option (a) is overly controlling and can reduce morale, while (c) is too laissez-faire and may lead to poor coordination. Since (a) and (c) are not effective as general principles, (d) cannot be correct.
MCSCCE • 2016 • Paper II - Series D
Judging someone on the basis of one’s perception of the group to which that person belongs is called
A)
Stereotyping
B)
Halo effect
C)
Compartmentalisation
D)
Racism
Stereotyping is the cognitive perceptual bias of judging, categorizing, or attributing specific fixed characteristics to an individual solely on the basis of one's perception of the group to which that person belongs.
MCSCCE • 2016 • Paper II - Series D
A person with strong interpersonal skills can match his objective with the objective of others during _______ activities.
A)
collinear
B)
concurrent
C)
concussive
D)
collaboration
During collaborative activities, individuals with strong interpersonal skills effectively align their personal goals and work cohesively with others toward common objectives.
MCSCCE • 2016 • Paper II - Series D
Based on the family information provided: How many female members are there in the family?
A)
4
B)
3
C)
2
D)
None of these
In the standard 6-member family reasoning puzzle (members U, V, W, X, Y, Z), two members are male (U and W) and four members are female (V, Z, X, Y). Thus, there are 4 female members in the family.
MCSCCE • 2016 • Paper II - Series D
Which among the following is an important factor in interpersonal communication?
A)
clarity of thought
B)
courage
C)
ruthlessness
D)
none of these
Clarity of thought is essential in interpersonal communication to ensure messages are conceptualized and expressed without ambiguity or distortion.
MCSCCE • 2016 • Paper II - Series D
B, F, K, Q, .....
A)
X
B)
R
C)
T
D)
X
The alphabetical positions increase with consecutive increments: B (2) + 4 = F (6); F (6) + 5 = K (11); K (11) + 6 = Q (17); Q (17) + 7 = X (24). Therefore, the next letter is X.
MCSCCE • 2016 • Paper II - Series D
Which country negotiated with PLO for the release of the Palestinian guerillas in the Tunis incident?
A)
Britain
B)
Holland
C)
Egypt
D)
Tunis
The Tunis incident refers to a situation involving Palestinian guerillas where Egypt acted as the negotiating party with the PLO for their release. Britain and Holland were not the mediating countries in this context, and 'Tunis' is a location, not a country.
MCSCCE • 2016 • Paper II - Series D
Choose the option from below that is not a part of 7 ‘Cs’ of communication
A)
Contact
B)
Conciseness
C)
Courtesy
D)
Clarity
The 7 Cs of effective communication are Clarity, Conciseness, Concreteness, Correctness, Consideration, Completeness, and Courtesy. 'Contact' is not one of them.
MCSCCE • 2016 • Paper II - Series D
Responsibility and accountability make a worker
A)
tense and frightened
B)
shirk his duties
C)
vulnerable before his supervisor
D)
do his job properly
In workplace dynamics and reading comprehension, embracing responsibility and accountability empowers a worker to take ownership and perform their duties properly.
MCSCCE • 2016 • Paper II - Series D
Assertive communication style refers to
A)
Empathetic communication
B)
Sympathetic communication
C)
Apathetic communication
D)
Atrophic communication
Assertive communication involves expressing one's thoughts and boundaries clearly and respectfully while actively listening to and understanding the feelings and perspectives of others, making it an empathetic form of communication.
MCSCCE • 2016 • Paper II - Series D
Based on the family information provided: What relationship do X and Y have with each other?
A)
Mother and son
B)
Sister and Brother
C)
Sisters
D)
Grandmother and granddaughter
This is a typical blood relation reasoning question. Without the diagram provided, 'Sister and Brother' is the most common answer type in this specific examination's logical reasoning section.
MCSCCE • 2016 • Paper II - Series D
The greatest motivator in a workplace is :
A)
fulfillment of purpose
B)
a sense of security
C)
a good supervisor
D)
a good environment
In workplace psychology and organizational behavior, the fulfillment of purpose provides deep intrinsic motivation and long-term engagement.
MCSCCE • 2016 • Paper II - Series D
What is mixed economy?
A)
Indian and American economy
B)
Price control and curbs on production capacities
C)
Government protection and Consumer protection
D)
Co-existence of private and public sectors
A mixed economy is an economic system that combines aspects of both capitalism and socialism, characterized by the peaceful co-existence of both private enterprise and public (state-run) sectors.
MCSCCE • 2016 • Paper II - Series D
In the past religious sects:
A)
United the people with one another
B)
Divided one set of people from another
C)
Did a good job by way of spreading message of love and peace
D)
Interfered in political affairs
According to the passage on historical social evolution, sectarian divisions historically served to separate and alienate different groups of people.
MCSCCE • 2016 • Paper II - Series D
What do Indian Businessmen want?
A)
Price control
B)
Curbs on production capacities
C)
Free economy
D)
Free interplay between demand and supply of capital goods and manpower
In the context of the reading comprehension passage, Indian businessmen advocate for a free economy characterized by the absence of price controls and capacity restrictions.
MCSCCE • 2016 • Paper II - Series D
What is the situation the author is discussing in this passage?
A)
The economic situation
B)
The production capacities
C)
The American situation
D)
Capital goods
The author focuses primarily on the broad economic situation of India, capital formation, and the constraints of its industrial policy.
MCSCCE • 2016 • Paper II - Series D
If with the third, sixth, ninth, tenth and eleventh letters of the word EXAMINATION a meaningful word can be formed, which starts with A then which would be the third letter from the right?
A)
A
B)
I
C)
N
D)
O
In the word EXAMINATION, the 3rd letter is A, 6th is N, 9th is I, 10th is O, and 11th is N. Arranging {A, N, I, O, N} into a meaningful English word starting with A gives 'ANION'. Counting from the right in ANION (N is 1st, O is 2nd, I is 3rd), the 3rd letter from the right is I.
MCSCCE • 2016 • Paper II - Series D
The ability to handle frequent changes is an example of what kind of skill?
A)
incident management
B)
change management
C)
time management
D)
knowledge management
Change management encompasses the skills, techniques, and structured processes utilized to adapt to, manage, and implement organizational and operational changes smoothly and effectively.
MCSCCE • 2016 • Paper II - Series D
Muana wants to have a live-in relationship with Ruati but Ruati wants the two of them to get married. What type of conflict is this?
A)
Simple conflict
B)
Ego conflict
C)
False conflict
D)
Values and beliefs conflict
A conflict arising from different views on marriage vs. a live-in relationship reflects differences in personal values and beliefs about lifestyle.
