InterviewSolution
This section includes InterviewSolutions, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
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Suggest what would you do in the following situations :(i) Your close friend has been using a fake social media account to play prank on others and is not ready to stop in spite of several attempts by you.(ii) You are going through a crisis that is making you short tempered and impatient, due to which you end up causing harm to your family and friends. They have started complaining about it quite often.(iii) One particular friend of yours is always late for college, social functions, movies etc, and delays everyone.(iv) You realise that you no longer want to pursue your studies in the stream you have selected. |
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Answer» (i) I would tell him the consequences of his behaviour. I would divert his mind towards some creative activities. I would tell him to focus on his hobby or any other creative work. (ii) I would try to solve my own problems and in case it is not possible I would take someone’s (my family members or near and dear one’s) help to solve it. I would control my anger and would meditate daily. I would focus on the positive things near me and try to learn time management and develop perseverance. This would help to repair my relation with my near and dear ones. (iii) I would tell him that time is precious, and all of us have time constraints. I would also tell him the benefits of doing things in time. (iv) At first I would focus on the interesting areas in the same stream and try to get acquainted with it. I would explore in the same stream again. In spite of the efforts I have taken, if it does not work, I would go for the other stream with the help of an expert’s advice. |
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Find the meanings of the following words and use them in your own sentences.(a) Trite(b) Routine(c) Cliched(d) Regular |
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Answer» (a) Trite – meaning: lacking originality Sentence: Sometimes we do come across many trite sayings/poems, but they are still quite interesting, (b) Routine – meaning: regular, usual Sentence: That was my mother’s routine check-up. (c) Cliched – meaning: a remark that is made often Sentence: This may round cliched, hut this is the truth you have to bear with, (d) Regular – meaning: everyday Sentence: Exercise should be practised on a regular basis. |
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‘Live as if you were to die tomorrow, learn as if you were to live forever’ Mahatma Gandhi. Collect some quotes on education by famous thinkers. |
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Answer» An investment in knowledge pays the best investment’ – Benjamin Franklin Education is the passport to the future for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today- Malcolm X. Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the would. Nelson Mandela Education is the ability to meet life’s situation – Dr John G Hibbenad |
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Is an educated person the same as a degree holder? Make a list of the behaviours in educated people that you find unacceptable. |
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Answer» 1. Throwing garbage along the roadside. 2. Careless use of water, electricity and other natural resources. 3. Waste of food. 4. Careless use of public ammenities. 5. Not following traffic rules. |
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Identify the incorrect statement from the following and correct them.(a) One wants others to change(b) One can get rid of being ordinary(c) Understanding the nature of greed does not ensure freedom from greed.(d) Learning is a finite process. |
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Answer» (a) Correct (b) Incorrect Corrected Statement: One can get rid of being ordinary; not being ordinary. (c) Incorrect Corrected Statement: Understanding the nature of greed ensures freedom from greed. (d) Incorrect Corrected Statement: Learning is an infinite process. |
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Note down ways in which you can make your life less ordinary in terms of – |
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Answer» (a) Utilisation of time: Everyone is alloted the same time of 24 hrs in a day. I will set small goals and achieve the same in a particular time. I will utilize the saved time for my (own development)/personality development and for any social coause. In this way I will utilize my time to the fullest. (b) Pursuing goals other than the material goals: Pursuing good and healthy life or any spiritual goal is more important than material goal. I would set goals for pursuing it. For my spiritual growth I would learn and practice yoga and meditation. For pursuing healthy life I will practise healthy lifestyle, regular exercise, maintenance of hygiene. (c) Nurturing relationships : I have good relation with my family members, neighbours and relatives. I will not only maintain but also develop it. I will always spend some time with them, respect their thoughts, feelings and take their care. I would always help them in their need. (d) Being a better human being: In order to be a better human being I will develop the habit of helping others, honesty, open mindedness, positive attitude, punctuality and many other. At the same time I will keep myself always away from bad company, laziness, hatred, greed. I will always help the poor and the needy, respect my parents and teachers, elderly relatives and neighbours. I will use natural resources, water, electricity, public amenities judiciously. By planting trees, I would also contribute in reducing global warming. |
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Consult the thesaurus and note down synonyms for ordinary. Use the words in your own sentences.(a) Ordinary(b) Banal(c) Normal(d) Common |
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Answer» (a) Ordinary – Her gown was too ordinary for the ceremony. (b) Banal – He finds geometric problems very banal. (c) Normal – I expected to be home at my normal time. (d) Common – Maaz and Raj do not talk much as they do not share a common language. |
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