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14 MarksEach of these questions will have two options. Choose one option and clearly indicate the question number and the chosen option on your answer sheet. [14 x 1 mark]
iChoose the I-Can thinking –a]Tara: “My cousin needs help preparing for an exam, but the syllabus is new, and I am not familiar with it.”b]Adi: “I want to pursue Architecture as a career, but since mathematics is crucial and I struggle with it, I’ll strengthen my foundation by revising core math concepts.”
iiWhich of these software programmers has a wider scope of contribution at the country-level?a]Rohan who volunteers to train underprivileged youth in basic computer skills.b]Ananya who develops an online platform that customizes programming tutorials for different skill levels.
iii“No matter what decisions I take on my own, I will never be able to meet my family’s and society’s expectations. It is better that I just relax and let them make decisions for me.” Is this a Caged response or a Creator of Destiny response?a]Creator of Destiny responseb]Caged response
ivA Contributor Friend is one who –a]Makes oneself available for friends even before their friends ask for help.b]Promptly posts a birthday wish on social media when notified of the friend’s birthday.
vWho is likely to get a better work opportunity?a]Dhavan- “I am trained in Java programming, but I am open to working on any kind of project.”b]Malan - “I am trained in Java programming, so I want to do projects that are based only on Java.”
viTrue or False: A medical student’s power to contribute is limited compared to a professional doctor.a]Trueb]False
viiMartha works with local artisans and sells their handicrafts. What will make her a Contributor?a]When she is able to build a sustainable customer base for the artisan community.b]When she is able to get the handicrafts from the artisans at the lowest possible price in order to sell them.
viiiWho is using an Entrepreneurial Career Pathway in work?a]A fashion design graduate who wants to become the ‘Fashion Designer of the Year’.b]A musician who wants to start a school where several musical instruments can be taught.
ixA small shop owner’s sales drop after a big supermarket opens nearby. How would he think if he had Creator thinking?a]“I can offer unique items or better service, so customers prefer my shop.”b]“I’ll try to continue as long as I can make the shop survive.”
xA group of students are part of a start-up incubated by their college. They are invited to pitch their idea at a national startup competition. They think: “This stage feels too big for us… We are not yet ready for this. Better try to raise funds through some local investors first.” Is this thinking showing an I-Can or Growth approach?a]Yesb]No
xiArjun is currently a Product Manager in the field of finance. Which thinking will help him build a career as a Contributor- Researcher?a]“I can use my current role to study customer behavior, go deeper into the data, and write about the insights in the form of research findings.”b]“Real research needs proper training and credentials. I should first pursue a PhD or a formal research program before I can start.”
xiiPriya is new in her locality and wishes to know everyone. However, she is shy and afraid to talk to strangers. What will allow her to increase her I-Can in this situation?a]Befriending at least one person from the locality to know about important local updates.b]By participating in events that are organized in her locality.
xiiiWhich student is focused on the Roots of Success?a]Prisha: “I am satisfied that this semester I scored higher marks in my exams as compared to the previous semester.”b]Soham: “During this semester, I found out a way to study my subjects efficiently and in a disciplined way, which was not the case in my previous semester.”
xivA team member asks for help with urgent work. It requires you to use software that you are not familiar with. What would you do?a]You would try to figure it out on your own and ask questions as needed.b]You would ask him/her to give you an orientation of the software and guide you on the work. Descriptive Questions (Q2-Q5). Read instructions carefully.