MCSCCE • 2025 • Paper-II
In this question, four words have been given, out of which three are alike in some manner and the fourth one is different. Choose out the odd one.
A)
Stool
B)
Bench
C)
Table
D)
Chair
Stool, bench, and chair are all specific items of furniture designed exclusively for sitting upon, whereas a table is designed as a surface to place objects or work on.
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
You have been assigned to a rural region where deep-rooted traditional beliefs and practices are negatively impacting public health outcomes—such as resistance to medical treatment, unsafe childbirth practices, or reliance on unscientific remedies. As a responsible official, how would you effectively address the community’s resistance to change, while respecting their cultural values and ensuring the implementation of health-promoting practices?
A)
Enforce strict penalties.
B)
Initiate awareness campaigns involving local leaders.
C)
Ignore the practices.
D)
Impose modern practices directly.
Effective public health administration requires culturally sensitive behavioral change, which is best achieved through respectful community engagement and awareness campaigns partnering with trusted local leaders.
MCSCCE • 2025 • Paper-II
An area is affected by severe flooding. You, as a District Magistrate, have limited resources. Which of the following should be your immediate priority?
A)
Repairing roads
B)
Distributing food and water
C)
Rebuilding houses
D)
Organizing entertainment to lift people’s spirits
During acute disaster relief, immediate priority must be given to preserving human life by providing essential sustenance (drinking water and food).
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
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
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 have a limited budget for a healthcare initiative. What is the crucial factor to consider when deciding which health programs to fund?
A)
Popularity of the program
B)
Political backing
C)
Program’s potential impact on public health
D)
The novelty of the program
When allocating limited public health funds, the primary consideration should be maximizing measurable public health impact, disease prevention, and community health outcomes.
MCSCCE • 2025 • Paper-II
Five years ago, A was thrice as old as B and ten years later, A shall be twice as old as B. The present age of B is:
A)
20 years
B)
22 years
C)
24 years
D)
18 years
Let present ages of A and B be a and b. Five years ago: a - 5 = 3(b - 5) => a = 3b - 10. Ten years later: a + 10 = 2(b + 10) => (3b - 10) + 10 = 2b + 20 => 3b = 2b + 20 => b = 20 years.
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-I
The name Ngaihban Tlang was associated with one of Mizo Zai called-
A)
Laltheri Zai
B)
Awithangpa Zai
C)
Abor Run Zai
D)
German Run Zai
The poetic hill name 'Ngaihban Tlang' is referenced in the traditional Mizo folk song genre 'German Run Zai' (or German Râl Run Zai), composed by the Mizo Labour Corps soldiers deployed to France during World War I.
MCSCCE • 2025 • Paper-I
The Vedic people primarily worshipped:
A)
Idols
B)
Nature
C)
Buddha
D)
Mahavira
The Early Vedic religion was polytheistic and centered on the worship of personified natural forces (such as Indra for rain/thunder, Agni for fire, Varuna for water/cosmic order, and Surya for the sun) through hymns and sacrifices.
MCSCCE • 2025 • Paper-I
According to Mizo mythology, who is the creator of the earth?
A)
Khuavang
B)
Khuazingnu
C)
Vanhrika
D)
Thlanrawkpa
In traditional Mizo mythology, Khuazingnu is revered as the creator and sustainer goddess of the earth, nature, and living things.
MCSCCE • 2025 • Paper-I
The Indian monsoon is fundamentally characterized by:
A)
Constant easterly winds
B)
Seasonal reversal of winds
C)
Permanent high-pressure systems
D)
Continuous rainfall throughout the year
The fundamental characteristic of the monsoon climate system over the Indian subcontinent is the complete seasonal reversal of wind directions between summer (Southwest Monsoon) and winter (Northeast Monsoon).
MCSCCE • 2025 • Paper-I
Consider the following statements regarding the Mizoram Universal HealthCare Scheme (MUHCS):
(i) For Contributory Beneficiaries under the Standard Plan, a Premium of Rs. 5000 per family per year allows family to get benefit of 8,00,000/- per family per year in Semi-Private (shared) Ward.
(ii) No contribution from AB PM-JAY beneficiaries is required.
(iii) Provisional Employees under the Government of Mizoram will have to pay monthly contribution of Rs. 100 for General Ward.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
A)
Only (ii)
B)
Only (iii)
C)
Only (i) and (ii)
D)
(i), (ii) and (iii)
Under the Mizoram Universal HealthCare Scheme (MUHCS), the annual benefit limit under contributory plans is Rs. 5,00,000 (making statement (i) incorrect for stating 8,00,000). AB PM-JAY beneficiaries require no separate contribution (statement (ii) is correct). Thus, Only (ii) is correct.
MCSCCE • 2025 • Paper-I
According to the Central Pollution Control Board, what is the noise limit for residential areas during the day?
A)
50dB
B)
55dB
C)
65dB
D)
70dB
Under the Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000 prescribed by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the permissible ambient noise limit for residential areas during daytime (6:00 AM to 10:00 PM) is 55 dB(A).
MCSCCE • 2025 • Paper-I
Who was appointed as the new Chief of the Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) by the Government of India on June 28, 2025, and what is one of his notable achievements?
A)
Ajit Doval; executed Operation Sindoor in Kashmir.
B)
Parag Jain; led Operation Sindoor targeting terror camps.
C)
Arvind Kumar; launched HUMINT surveillance across borders.
D)
Ravi Sinha; initiated hybrid intelligence operations.
Senior IPS officer Parag Jain was appointed Chief of R&AW in 2025, known for spearheading key strategic operations (option b).
MCSCCE • 2025 • Paper-I
Human trafficking is prohibited by the Indian Constitution through:
A)
Article 21
B)
Article 23
C)
Article 24
D)
Article 32
Article 23 of the Indian Constitution prohibits human trafficking and forced labor.
MCSCCE • 2025 • Paper-I
World Environment Day was first observed on-
A)
5th June, 1971
B)
5th June, 1972
C)
5th June, 1973
D)
5th June, 1974
Following the 1972 UN Stockholm Conference on the Human Environment, World Environment Day was first observed globally on 5th June, 1973.
MCSCCE • 2025 • Paper-I
Consider the following statements regarding the National Human Rights Commission:
(i) The National Human Rights Commission came into force on 12th October 1993 through a Government notification under the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993.
(ii) The National Human Rights Commission investigate complaints of human rights violation or negligence by public servants.
(iii) The National Human Rights Commission promote human rights literacy and awareness.
(iv) The National Human Rights Commission has judicial power to ensure compliance.
Which of the above statements are correct?
A)
(i), (ii) and (iii)
B)
(i), (ii) and (iv)
C)
(i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)
D)
(i) and (ii)
Statement (iv) is incorrect because the NHRC does not have judicial powers to ensure compliance; it has recommendatory powers.
MCSCCE • 2025 • Paper-I
As per the Government of Mizoram budget of 2025-26, the projected state’s own non-tax revenue is
A)
1257.8 Crore
B)
1115.7 Crore
C)
1475.8 Crore
D)
1138.07 Crore
In the Government of Mizoram Budget for the financial year 2025-26, the projected State's Own Non-Tax Revenue was estimated at Rs. 1,138.07 Crore.
MCSCCE • 2025 • Paper-I
With reference to literary works during the Sultanate period, consider the following pairs:
(i) Al Biruni : Kitab-ul-Hind
(ii) Firoz Shah : Taj-ul-Maathir
(iii) Ibn Battuta : Kitab-ul-Rehla
Which of the above pairs are correct?
A)
(i) and (ii) only
B)
(ii) and (iii) only
C)
(i) and (iii) only
D)
(i), (ii) and and (iii)
Al-Biruni wrote 'Kitab-ul-Hind' and Ibn Battuta wrote 'Kitab-ul-Rehla'. 'Taj-ul-Maathir' was composed by Hasan Nizami, not Firoz Shah Tughlaq. Thus, only pairs (i) and (iii) are correct.
MCSCCE • 2025 • Paper-I
Which of the following statements is true of ‘carrying capacity of an ecosystem’?
A)
The number of organisms that can be carried for one year.
B)
The number of endemic species an ecosystem can support without degradation.
C)
The number of organisms of a species that can be sustainably supported.
D)
The number of exotic species that exists in an ecosystem.
Carrying capacity is defined in ecology as the maximum population size of a biological species that a given ecosystem can sustainably support indefinitely without environmental degradation.
MCSCCE • 2025 • Paper-I
Which metal was not known to the people of Indus Valley Civilization?
A)
Copper
B)
Bronze
C)
Iron
D)
Gold
The Indus Valley Civilization (IVC), which flourished approximately between 3300 BCE and 1300 BCE, is categorized as a 'Bronze Age' civilization.
1. Copper and Bronze: The people of the IVC were proficient in metallurgy. They used copper and created bronze by alloying copper with tin. This is why the era is termed the Bronze Age.
2. Gold: Archaeological excavations at sites like Mohenjo-daro and Harappa have uncovered gold ornaments, beads, and vessels, proving that gold was known and used.
3. Iron: Iron metallurgy developed much later in human history. In the Indian subcontinent, the transition to the Iron Age occurred during the Vedic period (approximately 1200 BCE to 600 BCE). There is no archaeological evidence of iron tools or weapons in any of the Indus Valley sites. Therefore, iron was unknown to the people of the Indus Valley Civilization.
MCSCCE • 2025 • Paper-I
Which of the following is a secondary air pollutant?
A)
Ozone
B)
Carbon monoxide
C)
Sulphur oxides
D)
Nitrogen oxides
Ozone is a secondary air pollutant formed by the interaction of other chemicals in the atmosphere, whereas the others are primary.
