MCSCCE • 2016 • Paper II Series-C
Which number will come next in the given series? 7, 13, 11, 7, 5, 1,
A)
1
B)
2
C)
8
D)
-1
The series follows an alternating subtraction pattern: 13 - 2 = 11, 11 - 4 = 7, 7 - 2 = 5, 5 - 4 = 1, and 1 - 2 = -1. Therefore, the next term is -1.
MCSCCE • 2016 • Paper II Series-C
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
This is a conflict arising from different personal values and beliefs about relationships and marriage. Muana prefers a live-in relationship, while Ruati believes they should get married. Since the disagreement is based on differing moral or personal views, it is a values and beliefs conflict. It is not a simple conflict (a basic disagreement), not an ego conflict (centered on pride or status), and not a false conflict (based on misunderstanding without a real substantive difference).
MCSCCE • 2016 • Paper II Series-C
What will come next in the given series? B, F, K, Q,.....
A)
X
B)
R
C)
T
D)
X
The alphabetical pattern adds consecutive increments: B (2) + 4 = F (6); F (6) + 5 = K (11); K (11) + 6 = Q (17); Q (17) + 7 = 24, which corresponds to the letter X.
MCSCCE • 2016 • Paper II Series-C
Find out the answer figure which completes the problem figure matrix (Question 40).
A)
A
B)
B
C)
C
D)
D
Matrix completion follows similar logic of rotation and shading; option A best fits the series.
MCSCCE • 2016 • Paper II Series-C
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
The skill of navigating and handling frequent organizational changes is known as 'change management'.
MCSCCE • 2016 • Paper II Series B
In a government job related to financial matters, you
A)
will be dependent on Cashier/Accountant
B)
will direct the Cashier/Accountant after acquiring full financial knowledge
C)
will be aware about the work and from time to time follow strongly the financial rules
D)
will be obliged to follow the financial rules
In government service and public administration, any official dealing with public financial matters is strictly legally and administratively obliged to follow established financial rules and procedures.
MCSCCE • 2016 • Paper II Series B
The weight of an object is higher in Kashmir than in Kolkata.
A)
Due to gravitational force
B)
Gravitational force is higher in Kashmir than in Kolkata
C)
Gravitational force is less in Kashmir than in Kolkata
D)
Gravitational force is equal on both places
Because Earth is an oblate spheroid and rotates on its axis, gravitational acceleration (g) increases from the equator toward the poles. Since Kashmir is situated at a higher northern latitude (~34° N) than Kolkata (~22.5° N), the value of g and consequently the downward gravitational force (weight = mg) on an object is higher in Kashmir than in Kolkata.
MCSCCE • 2016 • Paper II Series B
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. A good leader inspires members to perform well rather than relying only on control or interference. Option (a) is overly authoritarian, and option (c) is too lax and lacks proper guidance. Hence, (b) is the best answer. Option (d) cannot be correct because the other options are not equally effective.
MCSCCE • 2016 • Paper II Series B
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
In the family tree relationship puzzle, X and Y are female children of the same parents, making them sisters.
MCSCCE • 2016 • Paper II Series B
Assertive communication style refers to
A)
Empathetic communication
B)
Sympathetic communication
C)
Apathetic communication
D)
Atrophic communication
Assertive communication involves expressing one's views and needs clearly and confidently while actively respecting, understanding, and considering others' viewpoints and emotions, making it deeply rooted in empathetic communication.
MCSCCE • 2016 • Paper II Series B
Which of the following diagrams correctly represent deer, wolves, animals?
A)
Diagram A
B)
Diagram B
Deer and wolves are two distinct kinds of animals; Venn is two disjoint sub-circles inside one larger Animals circle.
MCSCCE • 2016 • Paper II Series B
The pair of words given below have a certain relationship with each other, followed by four pairs of words. Select the pair that has the same relationship as the given pair of words. Ring: Engagement
A)
Handshake: Treaty
B)
Kick: Beat
C)
Anger: Insult
D)
Bangle: Wrist
A ring is a symbolic gesture/seal of an engagement, just as a handshake is a symbolic gesture/seal of a treaty or formal agreement.
MCSCCE • 2016 • Paper II Series B
Statement: A 14 yr old girl was caught in a shop trying to steal money. Course of action: I. The girl should be handed over to Child Welfare Committee. II. The girl should be given harsh punishment for her behaviour.
A)
Only I follows
B)
Only II follows
C)
Both I & II follow
D)
None of these
Under juvenile justice principles, a 14-year-old minor involved in theft should be referred to the Child Welfare Committee for care and rehabilitation rather than being subjected to harsh punitive measures.
MCSCCE • 2016 • Paper II Series B
During a polling time a group of people threaten to stop polling and ask the voters to leave the booth or face the consequences, Voters become scared and started running. You are presiding officer watching all this as a mute spectator. You...
A)
Would instantly stop the polling activities and save the documents and machines from falling into their hands
B)
Inform the police on patrolling duty and ask them to protect everything from these hooligans
C)
Would ask the police on duty to use the guns to meet such situations
D)
Would allow them to take whatever they want but should not harm the voters physically
As the presiding officer, the immediate priority is to maintain law and order, protect voters, and ensure the polling process continues safely. The proper action is to alert the police on duty and seek their intervention. Option (a) is not the best first response because polling should not be stopped unless absolutely necessary, and the officer should first request security support. Option (c) is excessive and inappropriate because using guns is not a justified first step in this situation. Option (d) is completely wrong because it amounts to surrendering to unlawful threats and failing to protect the electoral process.
MCSCCE • 2016 • Paper II Series B
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 where individuals disagree on the fundamental rules or lifestyle choices (like marriage vs. cohabitation) is a conflict of values and beliefs.
MCSCCE • 2016 • Paper II Series B
In order to successfully resolve a conflict, it is critical that one
A)
Separates the person from the problem
B)
Walks away from the situation/conflict
C)
Ignores the person responsible for the conflict
D)
Continuously asserts one’s point of view until it is accepted
A fundamental principle of conflict resolution (e.g., Harvard Negotiation Project) is to separate the people from the problem.
MCSCCE • 2016 • Paper II Series B
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
The ability to handle, adapt to, and successfully guide individuals and teams through frequent organizational changes is known as change management.
MCSCCE • 2016 • Paper II Series B
To whom have the hijackers surrendered?
A)
Tunisian authorities
B)
British authorities
According to the passage on the Tunis airport hijacking incident, the hijackers released all hostages and formally surrendered to the Tunisian authorities.
MCSCCE • 2016 • Paper II Series B
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 business communication are Clarity, Correctness, Conciseness, Concreteness, Completeness, Courtesy, and Consideration. 'Contact' is not one of the 7 Cs.
MCSCCE • 2016 • Paper II Series B
Response from others in terms of information, facts or opinions is known as
A)
Reply
B)
Feedback
C)
Repose
D)
Reception
In the communication process, information, facts, or opinions provided in response to a message are known as feedback.
MCSCCE • 2016 • Paper II Series B
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 incorporates characteristics of both capitalism and socialism, defined by the peaceful and productive co-existence of both private enterprises and state-owned (public sector) enterprises.
MCSCCE • 2016 • Paper II Series B
Responsibility and accountability make a worker :
A)
tense and frightened
B)
shirk his duties
C)
vulnerable before his supervisor
D)
do his job properly
Responsibility and accountability encourage a worker to perform duties carefully and honestly. They promote discipline, efficiency, and proper work performance. The other options are incorrect because responsibility does not make a worker tense, frightened, avoid duties, or feel vulnerable; instead, it improves job performance.
MCSCCE • 2016 • Paper II Series B
Anything that disrupts or interferes with the transmission process of communication is called
A)
Block
B)
Noise
C)
White noise
D)
Bias
In communication theory, anything that disturbs, interrupts, or interferes with the transmission of a message is called noise. It may be physical, psychological, or semantic interference. 'White noise' is only one specific type of noise, while 'block' and 'bias' do not mean interference in transmission.
MCSCCE • 2016 • Paper II Series B
Based on the family information provided: Who are the male members in the family?
A)
U, V and X
B)
W and Z
C)
U and W
D)
Cannot be determined
In the family puzzle, U and Z form a married couple with two daughters (X and Y), while W and V are the parents of U and Z respectively. Because the genders of W and V are not explicitly defined in the problem premises, the exact male members cannot be determined.
MCSCCE • 2016 • Paper II Series B
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
Interpersonal skills help a person work effectively with others and align his goals with theirs during collaborative activities. "Collaboration" means working together toward a common objective, which fits the sentence exactly. The other options do not suit the context: "collinear" means lying on the same line, "concurrent" means happening at the same time, and "concussive" relates to concussion or shock.
