Gujarat Technological UniversitySummer 2026 examination

GTU BE01000141 Universal Human Values Summer 2026 Question Paper & PDF

B.E. · Common Engineering · Semester 1 · Subject code BE01000141
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70 marks
To pass
23 marks (33%)
Duration
2.5 Hours 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Questions
35 multiple choice
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Q.1

2 Marks
What is the primary objective of value education?
  1. ATo increase academic scores
  2. BTo develop moral and ethical character
  3. CTo improve physical fitness
  4. DTo enhance technical skills

Q.2

2 Marks
Human values help individuals to...
  1. AAchieve success at any cost
  2. BMake ethical and responsible decisions
  3. CAvoid social interaction
  4. DFocus only on personal interests

Q.3

2 Marks
How do human values contribute to society?
  1. ABy encouraging selfish behavior
  2. BBy creating social conflicts
  3. CBy promoting harmony, cooperation, and mutual respect
  4. DBy focusing only on personal success

Q.4

2 Marks
What is the primary purpose of self-reflection in self-awareness?
  1. ATo compare oneself with others
  2. BTo understand one's thoughts, feelings, strengths, and weaknesses
  3. CTo focus only on past mistakes
  4. DTo avoid making decisions

Q.5

2 Marks
How does self-awareness help in transforming imagination into meaningful action?
  1. ABy helping individuals understand their abilities, goals, and limitations
  2. BBy encouraging unrealistic expectations
  3. CBy reducing creativity and innovation
  4. DBy avoiding responsibility for decisions

Q.6

2 Marks
What is the meaning of harmony in society?
  1. ACompeting with everyone
  2. BAvoiding social interaction
  3. CLiving together peacefully and cooperatively
  4. DFollowing only personal interests

Q.7

2 Marks
Which of the following best reflects value-based decision-making?
  1. AChoosing an option solely for personal gain.
  2. BMaking decisions without considering consequences.
  3. CConsidering honesty, fairness, and the well-being of others before deciding.
  4. DFollowing the majority without thinking critically.

Q.8

2 Marks
Why should we understand the needs of both the self and the body?
  1. ATo avoid studying
  2. BTo earn more money
  3. CTo live a balanced and healthy life
  4. DTo spend more time sleeping

Q.9

2 Marks
Which value is most important for maintaining harmony in society?
  1. AJealousy
  2. BRespect
  3. CAnger
  4. DGreed

Q.10

2 Marks
What does the body mainly need?
  1. AFood and rest
  2. BRespect
  3. CTrust
  4. DKnowledge

Q.11

2 Marks
Which of the following is considered a fundamental universal human value?
  1. AWealth
  2. BTruth
  3. CCompetition
  4. DPopularity

Q.12

2 Marks
Which of the following contributes to social harmony?
  1. AMutual trust
  2. BSelfishness
  3. CIntolerance
  4. DDisrespect

Q.13

2 Marks
Which of the following is a fundamental human desire?
  1. ALuxury
  2. BFame
  3. CPower
  4. DHappiness

Q.14

2 Marks
What is considered the basic unit of human interaction?
  1. ASchool
  2. BSociety
  3. CFamily
  4. DWorkplace

Q.15

2 Marks
Mahatma Gandhi said, "There is no path to peace; peace is the path." What does this quote suggest?
  1. APeace should guide our actions and way of life.
  2. BPeace can only be achieved through conflict.
  3. CPeace is not important in society.
  4. DPeace comes automatically.

Q.16

2 Marks
The family helps individuals learn…
  1. ACompetition only
  2. BHuman values and relationships
  3. CBusiness skills only
  4. DPolitical views

Q.17

2 Marks
3. Happiness, peace, and contentment help a person to…
  1. AEarn more money
  2. BBecome famous
  3. CLive a happy and balanced life
  4. DWin every competition

Q.18

2 Marks
Harmony in a family is built on…
  1. ATrust and mutual respect
  2. BAnger and conflict
  3. CCompetition
  4. DSelfishness

Q.19

2 Marks
What does diversity mean?
  1. AEveryone being exactly the same
  2. BDifferences among people in backgrounds, ideas, and cultures
  3. CIgnoring other people's views
  4. DCompeting with others

Q.20

2 Marks
According to the quote by Martin Luther King Jr., "Peace is not merely a distant goal that we seek, but a means by which we arrive at that goal," peace is…
  1. AOnly an end result
  2. BBoth a goal and a way of living
  3. CUnrelated to human progress
  4. DPossible only during special occasions

Q.21

2 Marks
Which quality helps maintain happy family relationships?
  1. AAnger
  2. BJealousy
  3. CSelfishness
  4. DUnderstanding

Q.22

2 Marks
A responsible member of society should…
  1. AIgnore social responsibilities
  2. BThink only about personal gain
  3. CAvoid helping others
  4. DRespect others and fulfill their duties

Q.23

2 Marks
Which engineering practice best supports harmony with nature?
  1. AExcessive resource consumption
  2. BSustainable design
  3. CUncontrolled industrial waste
  4. DDeforestation

Q.24

2 Marks
Why should engineers consider environmental ethics?
  1. ATo reduce environmental harm caused by projects
  2. BTo increase pollution
  3. CTo ignore sustainability
  4. DTo use more natural resources

Q.25

2 Marks
The concept of "Reduce, Reuse, Recycle" promotes:
  1. AEnvironmental neglect
  2. BIncreased waste generation
  3. CResource depletion
  4. DSustainable use of resources

Q.26

2 Marks
What do we show when we say "thank you" for someone's help?
  1. AGratitude
  2. BAnger
  3. CHatred
  4. DFear

Q.27

2 Marks
A team with members from different cultures can succeed best when they…
  1. AAvoid communication
  2. BIgnore cultural differences
  3. CAllow only one person to make decisions
  4. DListen to and value each other's ideas

Q.28

2 Marks
Which engineering solution best supports sustainability?
  1. ADesigning energy-efficient systems
  2. BIncreasing industrial waste
  3. CIgnoring environmental regulations
  4. DUsing non-renewable resources only

Q.29

2 Marks
According to the quote by the Dalai Lama, "Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them, humanity cannot survive," global peace depends on…
  1. APower and control
  2. BWealth and technology
  3. CLove and compassion
  4. DCompetition and success

Q.30

2 Marks
Which of the following best represents "वसधु वै कुटु बकम"् (One Earth, One Family)?
  1. AMy country first, others last
  2. BEveryone for themselves
  3. CThe world is one family, and we care for each other
  4. DOnly people like us deserve respect

Q.31

2 Marks
Which action best reflects the concept of "वसधु वै कुटु बकम"् (One Earth, One Family)?
  1. ARespecting people from different cultures
  2. BLooking down on other communities
  3. CAvoiding interaction with others
  4. DSupporting discrimination

Q.32

2 Marks
What is the purpose of understanding the four orders of nature?
  1. ATo separate humans from nature
  2. BTo classify living beings only
  3. CTo increase competition among species
  4. DTo recognize the interdependence among all forms of existence

Q.33

2 Marks
When communicating with people from different cultures, we should…
  1. AIgnore their opinions
  2. BJudge their traditions
  3. CRespect their customs and viewpoints
  4. DForce them to follow our culture

Q.34

2 Marks
Imagination is important because it…
  1. ACreates new ideas
  2. BReduces learning
  3. CAvoids responsibility
  4. DStops creativity Answer: A. Creates new ideas

Q.35

2 Marks
Imagine a world where everyone practiced gratitude. What would likely increase?
  1. AJealousy and hatred
  2. BConflict and complaints
  3. CAppreciation and happiness
  4. DLoneliness and fear

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