IPDC 1
Lectures – 01 to 15
SECTION – A
Instructions: For each question choose ONLY ONE option and mark it on the answer sheet given to you.
All questions are compulsory. Answer according to what you learnt from the IPDC lectures and workbook.
01. A single thought has the potential to change the entire world. (Lecture – 1)
a. True
b. False
02. My personal growth depends only on my surroundings. (Lecture – 1)
a. True
b. False
03. ‘Live every day as your last’. This thought allows us to prioritize our life and achieve those
things that are more important sooner. (Lecture – 1)
a. True
b. False
04. According to Robin Sharma, it only takes 11 days to develop a new habit. (Lecture – 2)
a. True
b. False
05. Your life will expand or contract in direct relationship to your good and bad habits. (Lecture –
2)
a. True
b. False
06. The difference between who you are and who you want to be is what you believe. And that
which you believe consistently is called a Habit. (Lecture – 2)
a. True
b. False
07. Though a Legend may not be present physically, their value-based life can serve as an
inspiration for others. (Lecture – 3)
a. True
b. False
08. If we face difficult circumstances, then we should panic and get upset. (Lecture – 3)
a. True
b. False
09. In the face of difficult circumstances, we should try to remain steady and think clearly. (Lecture
– 3)
a. True
b. False
10. There is no difference between listening and hearing. (Lecture – 4)
a. True
b. False
11. A good listener will be able to understand how the speaker is feeling. (Lecture – 4)
a. True
b. False
12. A good listener will have a conversation while also texting on their phone. (Lecture – 4)
a. True
b. False
13. In the face of failure, we should try to see the positive angle. (Lecture – 5)
a. True
b. False
14. Focus on what you can control and do not waste energy on things that you cannot control.
(Lecture – 6)
a. True
b. False
15. We should spend most of our time in the circle of concern. (Lecture – 6)
a. True
b. False
16. Within the circle of influence, there are things that you can control. (Lecture – 6)
a. True
b. False
17. The Vedic text, Baudhāyana Shulba Sutra, contains surgical techniques like the heart bypass
surgery. (Lecture – 7)
a. True
b. False
18. Āryabhata rishi's estimation of Pi was near the actual value of π (Pi). (Lecture – 7)
a. True
b. False
19. The rishis of India have contributed greatly to the fields of Mathematics, Astronomy, and
Physics. (Lecture – 7)
a. True
b. False
20. Āryabhata Rishi mainly contributed to the field of Biology. (Lecture – 7)
a. True
b. False
21. Bakhshali manuscript was written by Isaac Newton. (Lecture – 7)
a. True
b. False
22. Sushruta is famous for his work on astronomy and mathematics. (Lecture – 8)
a. True
b. False
23. Vijay Bhatkar became the chancellor of Nalanda University. (Lecture – 8)
a. True
b. False
24. The origin of Takshashilā goes back at least to 1000 BCE (Lecture – 8)
a. True
b. False
25. Julius Caesar learnt Sanskrit so he could study the Bhagavad Gita and ancient Indian texts.
(Lecture – 8)
a. True
b. False
26. It is our duty to share India’s glorious past. (Lecture – 8)
a. True
b. False
27. We should not allow any difficulties that arise in our lives to stop us from pursuing our dream.
(Lecture – 9)
a. True
b. False
28. Dr Abdul Kalam lived an extraordinary life but only during his time as the President. (Lecture –
9)
a. True
b. False
29. As a young adult, it is important to dream, to visualize a goal, and then contemplate on how to
achieve it. (Lecture – 9)
a. True
b. False
30. Dr Abdul Kalam's academic intelligence was the only reason for his success. (Lecture – 9)
a. True
b. False
31. Networking involves building and maintaining relationships over time. (Lecture – 10)
a. True
b. False
32. Staying in contact is key when building your network. (Lecture – 10)
a. True
b. False
33. Networking is the process of calculating the net profit. (Lecture – 10)
a. True
b. False
34. Principles of project management make it harder to plan in advance. (Lecture – 11)
a. True
b. False
35. Time efficiency means to effectively complete the project within the deadline. (Lecture – 11)
a. True
b. False
36. Project Management should be done after completing the Project. (Lecture – 11)
a. True
b. False
37. Akshardham-Delhi was built in 10 years. (Lecture – 11)
a. True
b. False
38. Social media can change our perception of the world and ourselves, but not always for the
better. (Lecture – 12)
a. True
b. False
39. Social media has been designed to keep users engaged on their device for only a brief amount of
time. (Lecture – 12)
a. True
b. False
40. One of the ways social media developers have strategized to keep users engaged for a long time
is by removing stopping cues. (Lecture – 12)
a. True
b. False
41. If technology is used without discretion then it is a blessing. But with discretion, it is a curse.
(Lecture – 12)
a. True
b. False
42. Faith is an essential part of our lives (Lecture – 13)
a. True
b. False
43. Keeping faith in ourselves can give us strength (Lecture – 13)
a. True
b. False
44. Relying only on ourselves is the only way of achieving our dreams (Lecture – 13)
a. True
b. False
45. To run an organisation, it must have faith in its people (Lecture – 13)
a. True
b. False
46. Excessive social media usage has been critically linked to loneliness and depression within
youth. (Lecture – 14)
a. True
b. False
47. Screen time generally has a positive effect on family bonding and relationships. (Lecture – 14)
a. True
b. False
48. Family and community culture can have a significant positive impact on one's health and
wellbeing. (Lecture – 14)
a. True
b. False
49. Seva means to serve individuals with the expectation of praise and rewards. (Lecture – 15)
a. True
b. False
50. Seva can be beneficial to our health. (Lecture – 15)
a. True
b. False
SECTION – B
Instructions: For each question choose ONLY ONE option and mark it on the answer sheet given to you.
All questions are compulsory. Answer according to what you learnt from the IPDC lectures and workbook.
51. Which of these people had the following thought that led to their success – “What happens if
you divide 0 by 0?” (Lecture – 1)
a. Srinivasa Ramanujan
b. Isaac Newton
c. Albert Einstein
d. Abdul Kalam
52. Which of the following are NOT one of IPDC’s four quotients? (Lecture – 1)
a. Intelligence Quotient
b. Emotional Quotient
c. Adaptability Quotient
d. Physical Quotient
53. Which of these is NOT one of the 6 powerful thoughts? (Lecture – 1)
a. Whatever happens, happens for the best
b. What am I grateful for?
c. How can I get people to like me?
d. Am I giving my 100%?
54. Change begins, simply, with ___? (Lecture – 2)
a. Talent
b. An action
c. Effort
d. A thought
55. To adapt to new circumstance, changes are essential. This is explained in the lecture using
which example? (Lecture – 2)
a. Mahindra
b. Ford
c. Honda
d. Toyota
56. Which of the following points is NOT one of the habits that Tom Corley, author of "Change
Your Habits, Change Your Life" discussed in his study of 233 self-made millionaires over a
period of 5 years? (Lecture – 2)
a. They get up early
b. They sleep 4 hours or less
c. They read a lot
d. They make exercise a priority
57. How do habits form? (Lecture – 2)
a. Cue-> routine-> reward
b. Practice -> perfect practice -> reward
c. Learn -> practice -> success
d. Learn -> patience -> success
58. According to the IPDC workbook, Tendulkar and Tate are what type of people? (Lecture – 3)
a. Extraordinary
b. Emotional
c. Legendary
d. Ordinary
59. During the 1999 ICC World Cup, Sachin Tendulkar's passed away, at that time he ___.
(Lecture – 3)
a. Become emotionally unstable.
b. Was unable to continue playing in the world cup.
c. Refused to attend his father's final rites and continued to play cricket.
d. Maintained balance of mind.
60. Complete the following quotation of Sachin Tendulkar, "Don’t stop __ your dreams, because
dreams do come true." (Lecture – 3)
a. Chasing
b. Forgetting
c. Sharing
d. Caring
61. What did Tata do for the people of India? (Lecture – 3)
a. Tate created a free telephone service with unlimited data.
b. Tate created an affordable car for every family.
c. Tata created the largest hospital in Mumbai.
d. Tata created a new submarine for the military.
62. Which of the following is NOT a key factor of Active Listening? (Lecture – 4)
a. Listening with our ears
b. Listening with our eyes and body
c. Listening with our mind and heart
d. Listening with our opinion
63. What are the proven ways to show the other person that you are completely engaged in the
conversation? (Lecture – 4)
a. Summarizing the main points
b. Asking appropriate questions
c. a & b both
d. None of the above
64. What should a person do while listening to someone? (Lecture – 4)
a. Think about what to do after the conversation
b. Make it look like they are listening
c. Brainstorm on homework
d. Give full attention to the speaker
65. Which of the following does NOT mean "Listening with our eyes"? (Lecture – 4)
a. Maintaining eye contact
b. Listening while reading at a phone message
c. Looking at the speaker's facial cues
d. Concentrating on the speaker
66. Which of the following methods should we NOT adopt during difficult challenges? (Lecture –
5)
a. Find a positive attitude
b. Find someone to blame
c. Find workable solutions
d. Find assistance
67. Complete the following quote from the workbook: "Life is 10% what happens to us and 90%
_____" (Lecture – 5)
a. What happens to others
b. How we feel
c. Having fun
d. How we respond to it
68. According to the workbook, which of these does NOT lead us to failure? (Lecture – 6)
a. Self-doubts
b. Fear of failure
c. Finding support
d. Making excuses
69. In the book, '7 Habits of Highly Effective People', Stephen Covey says that we should stay in
which one of these circles? (Lecture – 6)
a. Circle of influence
b. Circle of miracles
c. Circle of concern
d. Circle of life
70. Which famous failure is best known for later success in writing the international best-selling
book series Harry Potter? (Lecture – 6)
a. John Rolling
b. JK Rowling
c. George Orwell
d. JRR Tolkien
71. Who was kicked out as the CEO of Apple at the age of 30? (Lecture – 6)
a. Steve Jobs
b. Steven Covey
c. Tim Cook
d. Steve Wozniak
72. Which of the below scientist, calculated an accurate approximation for Pi(π)? (Lecture – 7)
a. Aryabhata
b. Vikram
c. Sushruta
d. Vyasa
73. "We owe a lot to the Indians, who taught us how to count, without which no worthwhile
scientific discovery could have been made.” Who said this statement? (Lecture – 7)
a. Ernest Rutherford
b. Guillaume Le Gentil
c. Albert Einstein
d. K. V. Sharma
74. "छादयतत शशी सूयं, शशशनं महती च भूच्छाया" This Sanskrit shloka is the scientific
explanation of what theory? (Lecture – 7)
a. Earth's Gravity
b. Solar and Lunar Eclipses
c. Calculation of Pi
d. Pythagorean theorem
75. What research does Zero Project Foundation do? (Lecture – 7)
a. The development of motor engines with zero carbon emissions
b. The effect of zero-tolerance laws
c. The origins of the digit zero
d. The benefits of meditation
76. Which pair of titles from below best suits Aryabhata Rishi? (Lecture – 7)
a. Astronomer-Mathematician
b. Physicist-Historian
c. Physicist-Biologist
d. Nuclear Scientist-Mathematician
77. Q. Which of the following western scientists did NOT read our Indian scriptures to seek ideas
and inspiration. (Lecture – 8)
a. Erwin Schrodinger
b. Werner Heisenberg
c. Robert Hooke
d. Niels Bohr
78. Around how many people studied at Takshashilā University for their post-graduation, at any
one time? (Lecture – 8)
a. 100
b. 1000
c. 10,000
d. 1,00,000
79. Which Indian medical researcher developed the world’s first organ regeneration technique?
(Lecture – 8)
a. Balkrishna Matapurkar
b. Ashima Anand
c. Subrata Adak
d. Srinivasa Ramanujan
80. Which Professor told Kalam, "This is not good enough Kalam, I expected much better from
you." (Lecture – 9)
a. Prof. B.V. Buddhe
b. Prof. Satish Dhawan
c. Prof. Srinivasan
d. Dr Brahma Prakash.
81. Which of the following was NOT achieved by Dr Abdul Kalam? (Lecture – 9)
a. Bharat Ratna Award
b. Padma Shri Award
c. The name: ‘The People’s President’
d. 48 Honorary Doctorates
82. What kind of person is NOT effective at networking? (Lecture – 10)
a. Someone who is good at listening
b. Someone who is good at asking the right questions
c. Someone who stays in touch only when they need something
d. Someone who is sincere
83. As per the IPDC workbook, which of the following is NOT a leadership skill? (Lecture – 10)
a. Go the extra mile
b. Become a Painter
c. Keep a balance
d. Become a MasterChef
84. What was the ideal example of project management that was used as a case study in the lecture?
(Lecture – 11)
a. The Taj Mahal
b. The Burj Khalifa
c. The Swaminarayan Akshardham
d. The Pyramids of Egypt
85. Which of these is NOT one of the principles of the Project Management Triangle? (Lecture –
11)
a. Environmental Impact
b. Quality of Project
c. Time Efficiency
d. Resources
86. Management, in any field, brings forth which of the following? (Lecture – 11)
a. Optimal results with minimal effort
b. Minimal results with optimal efforts.
c. Hard work with no results
d. No work with no results
87. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a flip-side (drawback) of Social Media in the
IPDC workbook? (Lecture – 12)
a. FOMO
b. Negative body image
c. Healthy sleep patterns
d. Poor concentration
88. As per Pramukh Swami Maharaj, is technology a blessing or a curse? (Lecture – 12)
a. Blessing
b. Curse
c. It is a blessing with its discreet usage and is a curse without
d. It is a curse with its discreet usage and is a blessing without
89. Who told journalists that, his children have not used the iPad and he put a limit on how much
technology his kids use at home? (Lecture – 12)
a. Mark Zuckerberg
b. Steve Jobs
c. Bill Gates
d. Tim Cook
90. Which one of the following activities is harmful? (Lecture – 12)
a. Avoidance of phone usage in the middle of the night
b. Spending more than 5 hours a day on the phone
c. Prevention of the misuse of social media
d. Turn your phone on airplane mode while studying
91. The IPDC lesson taught us to keep faith in three things. Which of the below was NOT one of
them? (Lecture – 13)
a. Faith in ourselves
b. Faith in the system
c. Faith in others
d. Faith in God
92. Due to which one of the following reasons did Arunima Sinha lose her leg? (Lecture – 13)
a. A car ran over her leg
b. A train crushed her leg
c. Her leg got stuck in a factory machine
d. She developed cancer in her leg
93. Arunima Sinha received a call letter from which organisation? (Lecture – 13)
a. CAPF
b. CISF
c. CRPF
d. CIA
94. The human brain has approximately how many neurons? (Lecture – 13)
a. 100 billion neurons
b. 200 billion neurons
c. 100 million neurons
d. 200 million neurons
95. The human brain takes approximately how long to process the things we see? (Lecture – 13)
a. 13 seconds
b. 13 nanoseconds
c. 13 milliseconds
d. 13 minutes
96. Fill in the blanks with the correct words from the following quote: " Having someone to love is
__, having somewhere to go is __, having both is __." (Lecture – 14)
a. family, home, a blessing
b. lovely, friendly, comfort
c. good, great, fantastic
d. rare, lucky, a wish fulfilled
97. Complete the following phrase: "Home is where the __is" (Lecture – 14)
a. mind
b. heart
c. life
d. light
98. According to the IPDC workbook, family get-togethers should take place at least: (Lecture – 14)
a. Once every week
b. Once every month
c. Once every year
d. Once every 2 years
99. What intention should we keep when performing seva? (Lecture – 15)
a. To help others
b. To gain rewards
c. To get money
d. To be appreciated
100. Which of the following methods should we NOT use when performing seva? (Lecture – 15)
a. Serve with love
b. Be thankful
c. Be prepared to sacrifice
d. Serve to get praised
SECTION – C
Instructions: For each question choose ONLY ONE option and mark it on the answer sheet given to you.
All questions are compulsory. Read each question carefully before answering. Apply what you have learnt
from the IPDC lectures and workbook to choose the best option.
101. Manish is upset because all his classmates have brand-name clothes and the latest mobile
phones. Whereas his family’s difficult financial situation means that Manish has no choice but
to accept whatever used accessories his elder brother gives him. What advice do you think is
the best advice for Manish right now? (Lecture – 1)
a. Avoid focusing on what you do not have but learn to appreciate what you do have. This will bring
positivity into your daily life.
b. This is life, just accept it. But if you work hard now, then you will earn enough money to buy
whatever you want in the future. Then you will always be happy.
102. ‘First they break you and then they remake you’. What can we learn from this method that the
USA Army use to train their recruits? (Lecture – 1)
a. We should be ready to come out of our own comfort zone to further our personal growth.
b. We should break all limits and make new innovations.
103. After being stuck in quarantine for 6 months, Manohar has not been able to take his usual
journey to college. For the last 6 months, his usual routine consists of waking up at 11 AM,
watching a movie, taking a nap, and then studying through the whole night while eating the
fast food that he ordered online. Unfortunately, despite his hard efforts, he is finding it
harder to concentrate while studying and he is feeling more tired than usual. Manohar
explains his confusion to you, what do you think is the best way to advise him?
(Lecture – 1)
a. Do not worry, you are genuinely trying your best. Once college opens again, everything will go back
to normal and you will see the fruit of your hard effort.
b. Do not worry, you are trying your best. But you should consider exercising and eating healthier. You
know what they say, a healthy body makes a healthy mind.
104. Two weeks ago, Abdul submitted his scientific research paper for his first review Due to the
lack of support from his appointed research partner, Abdul had to rush the result analysis.
Today, when he went to collect feedback, his Professor responded only with harsh criticism
for his work. How do you think Abdul should handle the situation, going forward? (Lecture –
5)
a. He should ignore the Professor's harsh tone and keep trying amidst the difficult circumstances.
b. He should try and use that criticism to improve his research paper
105. "The rule of 21" - What did we learn from this rule in the context of new habits, as mentioned
by Robin Sharma in his book named - "Who will cry when you die?" (Lecture – 2)
a. You should develop a habit, by practising it for 21 days without a break. Initially, it is normal to feel
uncomfortable for the first few days. But if you break them in for about three weeks, they will fit like
a second skin.
b. If you find it uncomfortable while developing a new habit then take a break and continue when it
feels more natural to you. Continue this until you reach the 21 days target to develop a beneficial
habit.
106. Radha wants to start a new habit of running 10km daily. She downloaded a fitness app and
even bought new trainers. But she struggles to stay motivated to continue every day, especially
when her legs feel a bit sore. What can she do to make this habit more regular in her daily
routine? (Lecture – 2)
a. Run an extra 5km on the next day as a punishment for skipping a day.
b. Allow herself a small reward every time she reaches her target.
107. Sanjay spends time on social media until late at night. Because of this, he is sometimes unable
to wake up on time in the morning. On such occasions, he sometimes skips his scheduled
workout session, so that he can catch the bus to work, to arrive on time. What do you think
Sanjay should do to become more consistent? (Lecture – 2)
a. He needs to break the habit of staying up late so that he can wake up on time and complete his
morning workout as planned.
b. Social media is also an important part of his nightly routine. So, he should buy a personal vehicle and
use that to reduce travel time. That way he can exercise and reach his office on time
108. Dhaval has been visiting the cricket nets every day to practice for the upcoming regional trials
in a few days. He feels confident in his ability and expects to gain a spot in the regional cricket
team. Upon his regular visits, he gets familiar with another youth called Raj. Upon talking,
Dhaval finds out that Raj is also applying for the trials. Raj requests Dhaval to give him some
guidance on his batting style. Raj is not sure whether to help him or not, because competition
is already high and Dhaval seems naturally talented. What do you think Raj should do?
(Lecture – 3)
a. Dhaval should try his hardest to assist Raj to improve his batting technique.
b. Dhaval should give Raj a few general tips before leaving to focus on his own technique.
109. Mr Honda is the CEO of a clothing manufacturing company. Over the last two years, Mr
Honda has successfully opened 18 new factories around India. Today, he has a review meeting
with his clients in Mumbai. Just as he was about to board his flight, he receives news of an
accident in one of his nearby factories. One of the machines temporary malfunctioned,
injuring 15-20 of his workers. What should Mr Honda do? (Lecture – 3)
a. Mr Honda should reschedule his meeting and visit the factory to personally provide emotional and
financial support to his workers according to their needs.
b. Mr Honda should inform the manager to give the workers a financial package for their troubles and
then continue to his meeting.
110. Ram has just received his mid-term exam back from his teacher. He has scored the highest
score in the class with an amazing 91%. After being praised by his teacher, Ram looks through
his classmate’s paper. His classmate, Shyam, has also scored very highly. Upon further
inspection, Ram notices that one of Shyam’s questions was marked incorrectly. If Ram
informs the teacher then Shyam will gain 3 more marks. However, this will put Shyam as the
highest scorer and Ram as second. What do you think Ram should do? (Lecture – 3)
a. Ram should not inform the teacher. The fault belongs to the teacher. So, Ram should just enjoy his
well-earned first place.
b. Ram should inform the teacher about the mistake and take pleasure in helping Shyam get a better
grade.
111. Suraj is having a discussion with his friend Minesh about a recent argument they had at
college. This incident has made Minesh feel disappointed. He believes that Suraj is to blame for
the whole incident. But Suraj tries to calmly explain why he reacted in the way he did. What is
the best way for Minesh to approach this conversation? (Lecture – 4)
a. Minesh should get up and leave the conversation. Then try to forget about the incident.
b. Minesh should carefully listen and try to understand Suraj's perspective with an open mindset.
112. Shilpa has had a difficult day at school and wants to talk to her cousin, Kinjal, about it. They
have sat down in the sitting room and Kinjal is listening to Shilpa. During the conversation.
Kinjal sees that her friend, Meena, is calling her phone, probably to discuss next week’s
shopping trip. What should Kinjal do now? (Lecture – 4)
a. Kinjal should tell Shilpa to wait so she can answer her phone and talk to Meena. Shilpa is going to be
at the house for the whole day so they can talk after the phone call.
b. Kinjal should ask Meena to call her later during the day and then give Shilpa her full attention.
113. Mac coaches his local soccer team. During the regional tournament, his team loses 3 matches in
a row. What do you think Max should do to help his team? (Lecture – 5)
a. Mac will explain to his team that, " Those 3 teams were the toughest in the region. So, it was surely
going to be a challenge to play them. But in the next game, it will be easy for us to win. So do not
worry about our losses."
b. Mac will review the mistakes that his team members made while playing. He will have both one-toone and group meetings with his team members, to convey the tactics they need to use to improve.
114. Anjali has prepared for a cultural festival dance performance at her college. She has been
practising for many weeks. It is now the day before the event and Anjali is feeling quite
confident. But that was until she saw the other participants practising. Seeing their dance
routines, she felt that they were far more superior than her. What would you recommend her
to do? (Lecture – 5)
a. She should remember her efforts and give her best performance possible.
b. She should give an excuse to the organiser and avoid her performance to prevent any potential
embarrassment.
115. As a result of his good exam performance, Kirtan recently gained admission to a prestigious
college. But upon exploring the college environment, he sees that most of the students are
intelligent, wealthy and speak fluent English. Kirtan, coming from a lesser advantaged
background, feels that he does not belong in this environment. What do you think Kirtan
should do? (Lecture – 6)
a. Kirtan should remember that he has earned the right to admission through his academic ability. He
should focus on working hard and not on his background.
b. Kirtan needs to be more like the other students. If he starts wearing fancy clothes and copies the
speaking style of the other students, then he will feel more comfortable.
116. Deepa is currently studying law at a world-renowned college in America. She has been asked to
deliver a speech about gender equality at a regional student convention. Deepa is passionate
about her subject, but she is worried that the audience members will quietly mock her Indian
accent and origin. She is mostly prepared for her speech, but with 3 days to go, this worry is
still playing in her mind. What should she do? (Lecture – 6)
a. Deepa should use these last few days to try and adopt a more American accent.
b. Deepa should focus on channelling her passion to her audience.
117. Riya has been invited to this year's National Youth Summit. As a medical student, she has
been asked to prepare her view on the future of India and its medical practitioners. She is
trying to decide which message she should convey. What do you think is the best option:
(Lecture – 8)
a. Youths should contribute to India by becoming doctors. Being a doctor means you can become
wealthy and reputable.
b. Youths should contribute to India by becoming doctors. Being a doctor means you can serve your
country by helping its citizens.
118. Jenish works as a computer engineer for an upcoming technology company. His manager has
set him the task to update an important function for a developing product. From the
requirements given by the manager, Jenish predicts that it will take him at least 10 days to
finish it. But his manager has challenged him to complete it in 4 days. How should Jenish react
to such a request? (Lecture – 9)
a. Jenish should tell the manager that 4 days is impossible, but he will deliver it in 10 days.
b. Jenish should meet his manager's challenge and try his hardest to try and complete it in 4 days.
119. Bhavya has just completed her master's degree in Biophysics. She is now applying to take a
PhD at five of the top 20 universities in America. She has received admission to two
universities and is now deciding which admission to accept. After weighing up both options,
she has seen two deciding factors. Which of the below factors do you think she should
prioritize as the most important? (Lecture – 9)
a. The expertise and suitability of the PhD supervisor.
b. The reputation and prestige of the university.
120. As a student, you want to excel not just in your academics but your personal life too, should
you…. (Lecture –10)
a. Seek to build a strong network with your teachers and classmates.
b. Seek to build a strong network with classmates only, as teachers do not work in the industry,
meaning that their knowledge is theoretically limited.
121. Ravi has recently developed a new start-up company providing an online delivery service. His
company has been gaining many orders from his customers. His six employees have been
working non-stop for the last 18 hours to meet the increased demands. As he is about to leave
the office, he sees it is 10 PM, and his employees must still package 300 more products before
they can rest tonight. As their leader, how should Ravi engage with his employees? (Lecture –
10)
a. Ravi should take out a few minutes to order his employees to work harder and faster.
b. Ravi should stay with his employees to help them finish packaging the products.
122. You have planned a cultural event at your college. You have planned to set a wonderful stage
for the inauguration. Your institute has allocated a dedicated fund for the stage decoration.
During the final selection, you find that your team will need more human resources to set the
stage, in addition to the current labourers. What will you do? (Lecture –11)
a. Train students for stage building and decoration
b. Request your institute to increase the allocated budget to hire more labourers
123. You have organised an online quiz. Students across your state have registered for this quiz in
huge numbers. You and the participants are excited to take part. But just before the quiz, the
server crashes due to a technical fault. What would you do? (Lecture –11)
a. You will immediately report this error to the principal and ask a technical person to provide a
solution. Till then you will postpone the quiz.
b. You will cancel the quiz because you doubt the capacity of the server. In the future, you will conduct
the quiz with limited capacity.
124. Satya is currently studying at 9th standard. His schoolwork has moved online and he now
studies at home all the time. He spends hours on his phone every day to keep himself
entertained and to escape his boredom. He feels bad about it. What advice would you give
him? (Lecture –12)
a. It is a tough time right now, spending more time on social media will allow you to pass time quicker.
Search for posts that are positive and useful.
b. It is a tough time right now, so it is important to make sure we do not slip into harmful habits and
lose control of our attention. So, limit the time in which you use social media.
125. Chandresh has been using his phone at night before bedtime and now experiences
sleeplessness. How would you suggest he solves this problem? (Lecture –12)
a. He should only use limited applications at night and avoid playing any games on his phone.
b. He should set a fixed time at night where he stops using social media. And he should not sleep with
his phone within reach.
126. Chris Anderson (Chief Executive of 3D Robotics) once stated that "We have seen the dangers
of technology first-hand. I've seen it in myself, I don’t want to see that happen to my kids."
Which statement best describes the important lesson to be learnt from this quote? (Lecture –12)
a. Children under the age of 12 should be banned from using social media.
b. The use of technology can be harmful, especially for youths. It should be limited and used
cautiously.
127. Anuj has an aspiration of becoming a credible IT consultant. He spends most of the time on
his laptop and mobile to watch online certification training videos, track market trends, and
to expand his professional network. However, this prevents him from spending much time
with his family even though they live in the same household. His parents often complain about
him being 'always stuck to his laptop and mobile'. How should Anuj evaluate his routine?
(Lecture –14)
a. Anuj should keep his career as his prime focus. He should promise his parents that he will schedule
them in some quality time for one weekend, next month. After his career is set, then he will make
more time to spend with his family.
b. Anuj should schedule some quality time for his parents every week. He can continue working on his
career, but it will not hurt him to take a break from his electronics now and again.
128. Megha has recently been feeling unhappy and lonely. For the last 2 weeks, she has been longing
to share her emotions with someone. What should she do? (Lecture –14)
a. She should reach out to people using social media and create new friendships.
b. She should express her feelings to family members with who she feels comfortable.
129. Mira and Bira are both medical students who have decided to volunteer for the college blood
drive. They were both scheduled to spend one-hour taking blood from the donors, before
leaving for their summer vacation. But the organiser has requested them to stay two hours
longer to help deal with the unexpected increase of donors. Mira and Bira both have different
responses, which one from the following do you think is more appropriate? (Lecture –15)
a. Mira agrees to continue her seva as long as necessary.
b. Bira decides to leave as she has completed the time that was originally agreed.
130. Nehal spent her school vacation volunteering for a disaster relief project. This required her to
spend two weeks packing and distributing food packets for flood victims. This seva was tiring
and time-consuming. Despite her efforts she found the residents of one village to be very
ungrateful. The residents took the food packets, but they did not say thanks, smile, or give any
response. This made Nehal feel sad and unappreciated. What advice best suits Nehal's
difficulty during this seva? (Lecture –15)
a. We should not expect everyone to be thankful. Instead, we should be thankful that we have been
given the opportunity to perform this important seva.
b. Only a few residents were ungrateful. But some people from the other villages praised us, so we
should remember those praises instead.
IPDC 2
Lectures – 16 to 30
SECTION – A
Instructions: For each question choose ONLY ONE option and mark it on the answer sheet given to you.
All questions are compulsory. Answer according to what you learnt from the IPDC lectures and workbook.
01. When you live a life without any direction, you will not move far in any one direction. (Lecture
– 16)
a. True
b. False
02. To achieve your long-term goals, you need to create smaller short-term goals to guide your life
in the right direction. (Lecture – 16)
a. True
b. False
03. The more you visualize your long-term goals, the fewer chances there are of achieving them.
(Lecture – 16)
a. True
b. False
04. Short term goals should be time-bound. (Lecture – 16)
a. True
b. False
05. Clear goals will give our lives a clear direction. (Lecture – 16)
a. True
b. False
06. There is no risk of addiction when smoking cigarettes occasionally to please one’s friends.
(Lecture – 17)
a. True
b. False
07. Drinking alcohol is only harmful to the health of the elderly but not to the youth. (Lecture – 17)
a. True
b. False
08. It is our duty to kindly encourage our family members to give up their bad addictions. (Lecture
– 17)
a. True
b. False
09. Seva should be performed with compassion. (Lecture – 18)
a. True
b. False
10. Being generous can make us happier. (Lecture – 18)
a. True
b. False
11. Seva should be performed with the expectation of a reward. Lecture – 18)
a. True
b. False
12. Working in a team helps you gain new perspectives. (Lecture – 19)
a. True
b. False
13. We should learn to be adaptable when working in a team. (Lecture – 19)
a. True
b. False
14. The biggest role of a team member is to take credit for the team's success. (Lecture – 19)
a. True
b. False
15. A good team member is willing to sacrifice something for the team. (Lecture – 19)
a. True
b. False
16. Legends create everlasting impressions. (Lecture – 21)
a. True
b. False
17. It is possible to lead with humility. (Lecture – 21)
a. True
b. False
18. The most effective way to lead is by making workers feel inferior. (Lecture – 21)
a. True
b. False
19. An aggressive leadership style is generally the most effective. (Lecture – 21)
a. True
b. False
20. A country without value-based citizens can create an environment of crime and corruption.
(Lecture – 22)
a. True
b. False
21. To become value-based citizens, we must learn asset valuation techniques. (Lecture – 22)
a. True
b. False
22. Moral values are a universal necessity. (Lecture – 22)
a. True
b. False
23. Unfair treatment promotes a productive environment. (Lecture – 22)
a. True
b. False
24. We should always be accountable for our actions and be honest with the people who are
depending on us. (Lecture – 22)
a. True
b. False
25. By completing the small things sincerely, it encourages you to do the big things better. (Lecture
– 23)
a. True
b. False
26. Focus on perfecting only the big things. The small things are not as important. (Lecture – 23)
a. True
b. False
27. Good character is essential in our personal lives, but not in the workplace. (Lecture – 23)
a. True
b. False
28. It is possible for a person to bring change in his/her attitude. (Lecture – 23)
a. True
b. False
29. Being punctual in the workplace is unimportant. (Lecture – 23)
a. True
b. False
30. Death can teach us about life.. (Lecture – 24)
a. True
b. False
31. Whatever happens, happens for the worst. (Lecture – 24)
a. True
b. False
32. Realising our lifespan as finite can allow us to become more productive.. (Lecture – 24)
a. True
b. False
33. Forgiveness can release us from the burden of regret and guilt. It can bring peace to our minds.
(Lecture – 25)
a. True
b. False
34. Asking for forgiveness is an act of a coward. (Lecture – 25)
a. True
b. False
35. Ask for forgiveness because relationships are more important than our ego. (Lecture – 25)
a. True
b. False
36. Failure makes a person become worthless. (Lecture – 25)
a. True
b. False
37. Stress is a physical reaction to a mental state. (Lecture – 26)
a. True
b. False
38. Children are not affected by stress. (Lecture – 26)
a. True
b. False
39. Stress affects our health. (Lecture – 26)
a. True
b. False
40. Our eating habits can affect stress levels. (Lecture – 26)
a. True
b. False
41. We should limit the number of sugary drinks we drink. (Lecture – 27)
a. True
b. False
42. Physical exercise can reduce stress levels. (Lecture – 27)
a. True
b. False
43. The recommended amount of moderate physical exercise is 100 minutes per week. (Lecture – 27)
a. True
b. False
44. Most health professionals say that is ideal to get 6 hours of sleep every night. (Lecture – 27)
a. True
b. False
45. Physical exercise impacts our mental wellbeing. (Lecture – 27)
a. True
b. False
46. Financial planning can help one move abroad or buy a house. (Lecture – 29)
a. True
b. False
47. A mid-term financial goal cannot be achieved straight away but should only take a few years to
achieve. (Lecture – 29)
a. True
b. False
48. Compounding is a process of growing. (Lecture – 29)
a. True
b. False
49. The company we keep has little influence on our development and decisions. (Lecture – 30)
a. True
b. False
50. The company you keep has the potential can make you or break you. (Lecture – 30)
a. True
b. False
SECTION – B
Instructions: For each question choose ONLY ONE option and mark it on the answer sheet given to you.
All questions are compulsory. Answer according to what you learnt from the IPDC lectures and workbook.
51. What is the meaning of "begin with the end in mind"? (Lecture – 16)
a. You should end the task while remembering the start point
b. You should envision where you want to be in future and structure your life now to give direction to
reach your goal
c. You should begin the task and later plan to end it depending on your initial progress
d. You should imagine how you want to begin the task before starting
52. "One should analyse oneself continually, introspect and think that ..." (Lecture – 16)
a. How can I get people to like me more?
b. I have enough time to do this task later.
c. This is still to be done, and what have I come to do, and what is happening?
d. What is the point of doing anything when one must die one day?
53. What is the first step to begin with the end in mind? (Lecture – 16)
a. Create good daily routines
b. Prepare short-term goals
c. Calculate your risk-outcome ratio
d. Visualize your long-term goal
54. Short term goals should be ...? (Lecture – 16)
a. vague
b. not be time-bound
c. relevant to your long-term goal
d. hard to achieve
55. What does "S" stand for in the "SMART" method (used to define short-term goals)? (Lecture –
16)
a. Specific
b. Standard
c. Superb
d. Simple
56. Complete this sentence: To achieve your short-term goal... (Lecture – 16)
a. You should not work in time-limits
b. Your daily routine should include activities that help to achieve it
c. Do the same thing that your friends do
d. You should avoid focussing on your daily habits
57. Drug addictions can negatively impact which of the following (Lecture – 17)
a. Health
b. Wealth
c. Family
d. All the above
58. Which of the following is the least likely reason for the formation of drug addiction?
(Lecture – 17)
a. Peer pressure
b. The search for an escape from stress
c. Curiosity
d. The desire to form an addiction
59. Which of these methods can help an addict overcome their addictions? (Lecture – 17)
a. Firmly decide to give up
b. Reject assistance
c. Deny accountability
d. All the above
60. According to the statistics presented in the IPDC workbook, how many adult smokers began
before the age of 18? (Lecture – 17)
a. 3/10
b. 5/10
c. 7/10
d. 9/10
61. What was the fate of the shining star Devashish Ghosh? (Lecture – 17)
a. He is currently working at NASA, even though he had initially declined their offer
b. He is working for ISRO since he declined NASA’s offer to serve his country
c. He is working on aerospace research for Lockheed Martin
d. He is working at a clothing processing factory in Ahmedabad
62. How does the 'cool factor' play a role in recreational drugs (e.g. cigarettes, alcohol)? (Lecture –
17)
a. One will borrow money from their family to buy recreational drugs
b. One will use recreational drugs out of curiosity
c. One will start to use recreational drugs to improve concentration levels
d. One will use recreational drugs because of the belief that it improves one’s social status
63. Which one of the following services were NOT provided to the victims of the Gujarat
earthquake in Bhuj? (Lecture – 18)
a. Postcards
b. Mobile phones
c. Psychological Trauma Centre
d. Last rites for the deceased
64. How did Carl Joss, a reporter from the Swiss magazine Sonntagsblick, describe his experience
after performing seva in the Gujarat Earthquake relief camp? (Lecture – 18)
a. "The best birthday gift that anyone could have given me"
b. "It was a very memorable experience for me"
c. "Tiring but definitely worthwhile"
d. "It was hard to see the people suffering"
65. Which of the following seva did the journalist, Carl Joss, NOT perform during the relief work
of the Gujarat earthquake? (Lecture – 18)
a. Cutting vegetables
b. Serving food
c. Donating money
d. Driving the ambulance
66. Norgay and Hillary were able to successfully climb Mount Everest. What factor allowed them
to do this while their predecessors (previous climbers) could not? (Lecture – 19)
a. They took permission of the government
b. They were experienced in mountaineering
c. They were part of a team that worked selflessly
d. There was no disappointment in their team
67. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a good team player? (Lecture – 19)
a. Selflessness
b. Respect
c. Half-heartedness
d. Adaptability
68. How did Tenzing Norgay climb Mount Everest? (Lecture – 19)
a. With unselfish teamwork
b. With agility and recklessness
c. By trying to get ahead on his own
d. With persistent fast speed
69. Which of the following does NOT contribute to being a good team player? (Lecture – 19)
a. Sacrifice
b. Value each team member
c. Make sure to claim your credit
d. Learn to change, change to learn
70. What standard did Pramukh Swami Maharaj study until? (Lecture – 21)
a. 6th standard
b. 12th standard
c. 10th standard
d. Bachelor's degree
71. What was the first thing that Pramukh Swami Maharaj did, after being appointed as the
president of BAPS, in 1950? (Lecture – 21)
a. Take a selfie
b. Delegate work to people
c. Wash dishes and utensils
d. Travel overseas
72. What did Anjali Ahuja do every Wednesday? (Lecture – 21)
a. Take a nap
b. Meet with her mentor to review her progress
c. Serve the employees lunch
d. Evaluate everyone's wages
73. Pramukh Swami Maharaj reacted to the workers' refusal to continue the construction by doing
what? (Lecture – 21)
a. Lifting tiles
b. Serving tea
c. Giving a discourse
d. Scolding them
74. Who supported Mahatma Gandhi as his personal secretary for 25 years? (Lecture – 23)
a. Vallabhbhai Patel
b. Vithalbhai Patel
c. Mahadev Desai
d. V. P. Menon
75. As per the IPDC workbook, what is NOT one of the ways to bring a positive change in your
perception? (Lecture – 23)
a. Make others feel your importance
b. Don’t Understand Small Things to be Small
c. Look at the Bigger Picture
d. None of the above
76. ___________ is to complete a required task or fulfil an obligation, before or at a previously
decided time.
(Lecture – 23)
a. Loyalty
b. Sincerity
c. Punctuality
d. Honesty
77. How did Mahadev Desai win the complete trust of Mahatma Gandhi? (Lecture – 23)
a. By being loyal
b. By being sincere in his work
c. By being punctual in all his duties
d. All of the above
78. How did Walt Disney bring a change in the attitude of his employees at Disneyland? (Lecture –
23)
a. He doubled the salary of all the employees.
b. He gave them a new perspective in which to view their role.
c. He hired motivational speakers to inspire his employees
d. He increased paid leaves for the employees.
79. What was the reply from the sweeper at NASA when President John F. Kennedy asked him
about his job? (Lecture – 23)
a. “I'm helping put a man on the moon.”
b. "I keep the NASA premises clean."
c. "There is no significant contribution from me in NASA's success."
d. "I clean the instruments to be used for NASA's moon mission."
80. Reminding ourselves that ‘life is finite’ can benefit us in many ways. Which of the following
are NOT one of those ways? (Lecture – 24)
a. It can make our life more meaningful
b. It can make us more productive
c. It can increase our lifespan
d. It can give us clarity
81. Which of the following are NOT one of the powerful thoughts explored in the lecture 'Timeless Wisdom for Daily Life'? (Lecture – 24)
a. Live every day as if it were your last
b. Look beyond the body
c. Whatever happens, happens for the best
d. When the going gets tough, the tough get going
82. Which one of the following famous personalities received a cancer diagnosis from which they
learnt to understand life as finite and encouraged them to create the most iconic technological
advantages in the 21st century? (Lecture – 24)
a. Bill Gates
b. Steve Jobs
c. Sundar Pichai
d. Mark Zuckerberg
83. How did Raj react to his father when he gave him a Bhagwat Gita instead of the car he asked
for? (Lecture – 25)
a. He never spoke to his father again
b. He told his friend to buy him the car instead
c. He asked for an explanation
d. He moved to Japan and lived there
84. According to the workbook, which of the following is NOT one of the 6 important tips when
asking for forgiveness? (Lecture – 25)
a. Apologize
b. Make excuses
c. Show empathy
d. Trying to make things right
85. According to the workbook, which of the following is NOT part of the process of forgiving?
(Lecture – 25)
a. Consider why you want to forgive this person
b. Choose to forgive
c. Think of the person's flaws and share them with others
d. When in doubt, take your time
86. Asking for forgiveness is an act of the _____. (Lecture – 25)
a. Courageous
b. Weak
c. Foolish
d. Shy
87. After forgiving someone, what should we do next? Answer according to the lecture. (Lecture –
25)
a. Remind them of their mistake
b. Tell others about their mistake
c. Forget their mistake and move on
d. Tell them to write a letter of apology
88. Which of the below is NOT an effective method for relieving stress? (Lecture – 26)
a. Meditation
b. Sufficient rest
c. Smoking cigarettes
d. Exercise
89. ‘Performing exercise’ best fits into which one of the below categories? (Lecture – 26)
a. Important & Urgent
b. Important but Not Urgent
c. Not Important but Urgent
d. Not Important & Not Urgent
90. ‘Mindless web-browsing' best fits into which one of the below categories? (Lecture – 26)
a. Important & Urgent
b. Important but Not Urgent
c. Not Important but Urgent
d. Not Important & Not Urgent
91. Which one of the following statements is false? (Lecture – 27)
a. Physical exercise can increase creativity
b. Physical exercise can sharpen memory
c. Physical exercise can improve brain power
d. Physical exercise can change the colour of the brain
92. According to the Harvard School of Public Health, how much of a portioned plate should be
filled with fruits and vegetables? (Lecture – 27)
a. 15%
b. 25%
c. 40%
d. 50%
93. According to the Harvard School of Public Health, how much of a portioned plate should be
filled with healthy proteins? (Lecture – 27)
a. 15%
b. 25%
c. 40%
d. 50%
94. Which of the following does NOT directly benefit from financial planning? (Lecture – 29)
a. Retirement
b. Purchasing a house
c. Exam technique
d. Emergencies
95. Purchasing a smartphone is most likely to be which type of financial goal? (Lecture – 29)
a. Short-term
b. Mid-term
c. Maximization
d. Strategic
96. Which of the following is a fixed-voluntary cost? (Lecture – 29)
a. Rent
b. Gym membership
c. Medicine
d. Food
97. For a person with secure employment, how many months of basic expenses should be saved in
an emergency fund? (Lecture – 29)
a. At least 1 months’ worth
b. At least 2 months' worth
c. At least 3 months' worth
d. At least 12 months' worth
98. Which of the following is NOT an important component of financial planning? (Lecture – 29)
a. Using compound interest
b. Investing in an orient fund
c. Calculating your budget
d. Creating an emergency fund
99. Mangesh Mhaskar scored 97% on the 10th standard board exams. But what caused his
downfall? (Lecture – 30)
a. Lack of finance
b. Illness
c. A lack of support from his parents
d. Bad company
100.
a.
b.
c.
d.
How can we create a good environment for ourselves? (Lecture – 30)
Read good books
Watch popular shows
Keep negative thoughts
Eat more food
SECTION – C
Instructions: For each question choose ONLY ONE option and mark it on the answer sheet given to you.
All questions are compulsory. Read each question carefully before answering. Apply what you have learnt
from the IPDC lectures and workbook to choose the best option.
101. Rajesh has cleared his 12th standard exam with good grades. He is confused about the
selection of his degree course. What should Rajesh do? (Lecture 16)
a. He should seek some advice in choosing a course that is relevant to his prospective career choice.
b. He should select the course that is most popular with his friends and other students.
102. Amit is a very bright student. He wants to be an engineer and get entry to the best
company in his field. He has just got admission into the engineering institute that he desired,
now what should Amit follow: (Lecture 16)
a. Amit should try to settle down into the new atmosphere, observe what others are doing and should
follow in their footsteps.
b. Amit should define some short-term goals that will help get entry into the company of his choice
103. Anjali is an average Student. She has set a clear long-term goal to join the Civil Services.
With the help from experts, she has set some short-term goals too, but she is struggling to
achieve them. What should she do? (Lecture 16)
a. Anjali should change her long-term goal to something easier
b. Anjali should create a daily routine that will help her achieve her short-term targets
104. What can we learn from the following Alexander-The-Great quote: "Bury my body, do not
build any monument, keep my hands outside so that the world knows the person who won the
world had nothing in his hands when dying"? (Lecture 16)
a. Great people often die unhappy.
b. Material gain and reputation are not the most important thing in life.
105. Neel’s friend encourages him to smoke some cigarettes because he believes that ‘there is no
harm in trying it once’. Why should Neel decline his friend’s offer to smoke? (Lecture 17)
a. Smoking is harmful and can become addictive.
b. Smoking can be an unpleasant experience for beginners.
106. Devashish Ghosh, an intelligent youth, had great career prospects. But he became addicted
to various drugs. The Defence Ministry found him in possession of drugs and blacklisted him.
This ruined his career. How do you think Devashish Ghosh could have avoided this situation?
(Lecture 17)
a. Devashish should have only used drugs occasionally during his vacation time.
b. Devashish should not have taken the risk. He should have avoided the use of drugs completely.
107. Sejal often gets stressed because she has financial difficulties. She is also addicted to
cigarettes, smoking 15 cigarettes daily. She refuses to stop smoking because she says that it
helps control her stress. Do you think it is beneficial for her to stop smoking? (Lecture 17)
a. Yes. Spending money on cigarettes is wasting her money. If she can be strong and give up her
addiction, then this will be more beneficial in the long term.
b. No. By trying to stop smoking she will get more stressed. Which will only make her situation worse.
108. A charitable NGO is planning on building a school for the local orphans. During the
discussion, one volunteer suggests installing air coolers into the school so that the students feel
comfortable during the summer. Some other members disagree as it would mean increasing the
fundraising target by 5%. What would you suggest? (Lecture 18)
a. "It will be worth the extra effort of fundraising so that the students feel more comfortable."
b. "We should only focus on the basic necessities needed to build the school."
109. The local community has organised a one-day cleanup event. The organisers have invited
the local minister alongside sixty members of the community to clean all the trash in the village
river. The local media has been asked to attend the event to record and publicise the good
efforts of the minister and community. However, the media has not confirmed their invitation
and so their attendance cannot be guaranteed. Upon hearing this, the minister is considering
whether to attend the event or not, what would you advise him? (Lecture 18)
a. You should request the organisers to postpone the event until the media guarantees their attendance.
b. You should attend the event even if the media does not attend because it is a good cause.
110. Sanjay is part of a district football team. So far, he has played a crucial role in getting his
team to the finals of the state championship. Today, Sanjay has been scheduled to play in the
final match, but Sanjay's back has started hurting in a way that affects his performance. Help
him decide what advice he should take from the options below. (Lecture 19)
a. Do not tell anyone and play the match even with the chance that your performance might get
impacted. If you do not play the match, you might not get the recognition you deserve.
b. Alert your coach about it, even if that means he may not let you play in the match. It is better to do
what is best for the team even if it means missing out on a big opportunity.
111. Anmol has been given the responsibility to lead a new project for an IT company. One of
his responsibilities is to hire new people into his team. Which approach do you think is the best
to take? (Lecture 19)
a. Make a team with less diversity to help avoid conflicts and confusion.
b. Make a team with more diversity to increase innovation, different perspectives, and greater
acceptance.
112. Which attribute of a good team player is emphasised in the quote, “Teamwork: simply
stated, it is less me and more we.”? (Lecture 19)
a. A good team player should be able to sacrifice his personal gains for the success of the team
b. A good team player should be able to change his personality to fit in with the team.
113. What is the best way to describe the leadership concept 'Leading Without Leading'? (Lecture
21)
a. Great leaders should delegate as much work as possible to free up their time for the most important
things.
b. Great leaders can lead through a good example instead of a more commanding nature.
114. What leadership style best describes the following quotation: “As we look ahead into the
next century, leaders will be those who empower others.” [Bill Gates] (Lecture 21)
a. Delegative Leadership
b. Servant Leadership
115. Jeff Garcia, a former American football player, was admired for his leadership in the
following way: "Jeff Garcia showed up every day to do the work - first one to practice, first one
out the tunnel - and in the way he carried himself he demanded that you do the same." [Jon
Dorenbos, Life is Magic], Which of the following leadership style best represents the above
quote? (Lecture 21)
a. Lead by example
b. First in, is the first to win
116. Manan is an intelligent college student. But he often gets late to class, and he rarely submits
the assignments on time. His professor is new at his role and has not noticed Manan's absences.
What should Manan do? (Lecture 23)
a. Manan can maintain his lifestyle but should also stay aware such that his grades do not suffer as a
result.
b. He should become more punctual in his attendance and submissions.
117. What is the closest interpretation of the following quote: "‘Small things make perfection,
but perfection is not a small thing”? (Lecture 23)
a. Try to bring perfection into the small tasks of your day-to-day life. Perfection in small tasks drives
our life to perfection.
b. Perfection is very important for your career. Bring perfection into your important tasks as a student
or as a professional.
118. Archana is a software engineer. She likes to work on program designing and coding. But
she does not like to do the supporting documentation work. She finds it unimportant as it is
not normally used by anyone. It needs to be done to adhere to the general organization
standards. What should Archana do? (Lecture 23)
a. Complete the documentation work by noting down only the biggest details. The supporting
document feels unimportant and is unlikely to be used anyway.
b. Complete the documentation work sincerely. Follow the organization guidelines to specify the
details. Even if it seems unimportant, she should be sincere in completing her work.
119. Every morning Steve Jobs asked himself: "If today was the last day of my life, would I want
to do what I am about to do today?" From the following two statements, pick that which you
think best explains Jobs' quote. (Lecture 24)
a. Jobs wanted to remind himself of what is most important in his life and to continue working in that
direction.
b. Jobs wanted to focus more on achieving short term benefits instead of making long term
investments.
120. "Death teaches about life." Which of the following statements best explains the importance
of this quotation? (Lecture 24)
a. We should accept that everything has an ending point.
b. Realizing our life as finite can improve our productivity, clarity, and stability.
121. Anamika and Aditi are friends. But Aditi forgot to invite Anamika to her birthday
celebration. Anamika felt upset that she was left out. A few weeks later, Anamika's birthday
anniversary is now soon approaching, and she is planning her birthday celebration. What
should Anamika do? (Lecture 25)
a. Invite Aditi to her birthday celebration. This will make Aditi realise her mistake and more likely to
apologise.
b. Invite Aditi to her birthday celebration and bridge the gap in their friendship.
122. Due to poor exam results, Rahul's father scolded him in front of his friends. Rahul felt it
was insulting and had an argument with her father in the evening because of this reason. After
the argument, Rahul felt even more disturbed. What advice would you give to Rahul? (Lecture
25)
a. Meet your father and say sorry to him. A gentle talk may inspire your father to realise that he should
not have scolded you in front of your friends.
b. Meet your father and say sorry to him. Accept your fault and apologise for your improper behaviour.
Promise him that you will work harder for your studies from now onward.
123. Avinash stays in a hostel. Raj is his roommate. Raj is very notorious and has a habit of
mocking everyone most of the time. After a few months, Raj stopped teasing Avinash. But
Avinash has started to hate Raj because of his nature. He gets disturbed just by looking at Raj.
What should Avinash do to feel more positive? (Lecture 25)
a. Change rooms and avoid speaking to Raj. That way he cannot ruin his mood.
b. Try and forgive Raj for his mocking nature. Focus on his positive qualities instead.
124. ‘Resentment is like drinking poison and then hoping it will kill your enemies.’ - What is
the most useful lesson to learn from this famous quote by Nelson Mandela? (Lecture 25)
a. Keeping bitter emotions for those who have hurt us will only prove to be self-destructive. So, we
should learn to forgive others for our own peace of mind.
b. Keeping bitter emotions for your enemies is unlikely to inflict harm on them. It is better to act upon
it instead.
125. Which of the following do you think is the most effective method to become more
productive? (Lecture 26)
a. Create and follow a schedule while neglecting everything else.
b. Find your biggest priorities and ensure they are scheduled and completed.
126. Jatin has important exams approaching in three weeks and is trying to prepare himself
accordingly. He is aware that he will need to commit a decent amount of time to study, but he
would also like to give some time for exercise. How would you suggest that he balances his
time? (Lecture 26)
a. Jatin should schedule at least 30 minutes of exercising every morning before studying.
b. Jatin should commit to exercising only on the days when he finds spare time after completing his
studies and other responsibilities.
127. Anil is currently learning to code while also working part-time as an IT consultant. Every
morning after studying at home, he will drive to meet his client at 11 AM. The journey
normally takes around 44 minutes. Anil is trying to decide how to fit this journey into his
schedule. Which of the following options do you think is more appropriate? (Lecture 26)
a. Anil should leave home at 10:15 AM, so as not to potentially waste any time waiting around.
b. Anil should leave home at 10:05 AM, so to include buffer time into his schedule.
128. Anjali sleeps for 7 hours a night and wakes up a few hours later on Sunday. However, on
Monday mornings, Anjali often feels more tired than usual and finds it harder to concentrate.
How do you think Anjali should adjust her sleep pattern so that she does not feel extra tired on
Monday mornings? (Lecture 27)
a. Anjali should try to sleep extra early on Sunday night so that she feels well-rested on Monday
morning.
b. Anjali should try to keep the same sleep schedule on weekdays and weekends so as not to disturb her
body clock.
129. The monsoon season saw some serious flooding. The structure of your house has been
significantly damaged because of excessive water exposure. The repair work will cost you ₹5
lakh. How should you go about financing the repair? (Lecture 29)
a. Check if your insurance covers water damage, make the necessary insurance claim and withdraw the
balance from your emergency fund.
b. Check if your insurance covers water damage, make the necessary insurance claim and borrow the
balance of the money from a bank.
130. After graduating, Shivani started working as a data scientist for the last 4 years. She has
been earning ₹7 lakh rupees every year. Now that her 25th birthday is approaching, she is
wondering about the best time to start a retirement fund. What financial plan will allow her to
benefit the most? (Lecture 29)
a. Start investing into a retirement fund straight away to earn more money through compound interest.
b. For the next 5-7 years, she should keep her money free so she can spend it. She can then start a
retirement fund afterwards.