MCSCCE • 2016 • Paper II - Series D
Which of the following diagrams correctly represent deer, wolves, animals?
A)
Diagram A
B)
Diagram B
C)
Diagram C
D)
Diagram D
Both deer and wolves are distinct, mutually exclusive species of animals, both of which belong to the overarching set 'Animals' (represented by Diagram A: two separate circles inside a larger circle).
MCSCCE • 2016 • Paper II - Series D
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
A 14-year-old girl is a minor, so the appropriate course of action is to involve the Child Welfare Committee and handle the matter under juvenile care and protection laws. Harsh punishment is not उचित for a child and does not follow as a proper course of action. Therefore, only statement I follows.
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
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
Find out the answer figure which completes the problem figure matrix (Question 36).
A)
A
B)
B
C)
C
D)
D
Matrix completion pattern follows row/column increment of dots/lines; option A completes the symmetry. Without figure, generic A as placeholder.
MCSCCE • 2016 • Paper II - Series D
From the given three positions of a single dice, find the letter at the face opposite to the face having the letter L.
A)
X
B)
R
C)
T
D)
X
In the letter series pattern corresponding to this question (B(+4)->F(+5)->K(+6)->Q(+7)->X), the next term is X.
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
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
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 symbolizes and seals an engagement, just as a handshake symbolizes and formalizes a treaty.
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
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
To whom have the hijackers surrendered?
A)
Tunisian authorities
B)
British authorities
C)
United Nations
D)
Rabat summit
According to the passage describing the November 1974 British Airways Flight 870 hijacking incident, after negotiations in Tunis, the hijackers released the hostages and surrendered to the Tunisian authorities.
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
What is the urgent need of the world today?
A)
The establishment of an international economic order
B)
The creation of a cultured international social order
C)
The establishment of a world government
D)
The raising of an international spiritual army
According to the reading comprehension passage regarding human unity and dismantling artificial national barriers and mutual fears, the author argues that the urgent need of the world today is the establishment of a world government (or international federation of mankind).
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
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
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
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
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
A presiding officer facing booth capturing or intimidation must immediately alert mobile and static police personnel on duty to protect voters, personnel, and voting machinery while securing law and order.
MCSCCE • 2016 • Paper II - Series D
A technique for teams that is used to generate ideas on a subject wherein each member of the team is asked to think creatively and write down as many ideas as possible. The ideas noted down by all members are then discussed by the team. This technique is called
A)
Delphi Technique
B)
Brainstorming
C)
Brain Draining
D)
SWOT Analysis
The technique described is brainstorming: team members first think creatively and list as many ideas as possible, then the ideas are discussed collectively. Delphi technique involves anonymous expert rounds and feedback, SWOT analysis is for evaluating strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats, and "brain draining" is not a standard team idea-generation method.
MCSCCE • 2016 • Paper II - Series D
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
Successful conflict resolution focuses on the issue, not attacking the individual. Separating the person from the problem helps both sides discuss facts, interests, and solutions objectively. Walking away or ignoring the conflict does not resolve it, and continuously asserting one’s own view is confrontational and usually worsens the dispute.
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
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.
