IPDC 2 - 2025

Question bank with answers

QUESTION NO. 1 MCQs

1. What is the meaning of "begin with the end in mind"?
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

2. "One should analyse oneself continually, introspect and think that ..."
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?

3. What is the first step to begin with the end in mind?

a. Create good daily routines b. Prepare short-term goals
c. Calculate your risk-outcome ratio d. Visualize your long-term goal

4. Drug addictions can negatively impact which of the following

a. Health b. Wealth c. Family d. All the above

5. Which of the following is the least likely reason for the formation of drug addiction?
a. Peer pressure b. The search for an escape from stress
c. Curiosity d. The desire to form an addiction

6. Which of these methods can help an addict overcome their addictions?

a. Firmly decide to give up b. Reject assistance c. Deny accountability d. All the above

7. How does the 'cool factor' play a role in recreational drugs (e.g. cigarettes, alcohol)?
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

8. Which one of the following services were not provided to the victims of the Gujarat
earthquake in Bhuj?
a. Postcards b. Mobile phones c. Psychological Trauma Centre d. Last rites for the deceased

9. How did Carl Joss, a reporter from the Swiss magazine Sonntagsblick, describe his
experience after performing seva in the Gujarat Earthquake relief camp?
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"

10. Which of the following seva did the journalist, Carl Joss, not perform during the relief
work of the Gujarat earthquake?
a. Cutting vegetables b. Serving food c. Donating money d. Driving the ambulance

11. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a good team player?

a. Selflessness b. Respect c. Half-heartedness d. Adaptability

12. How did Tenzing Norgay climb Mount Everest?

a. With unselfish teamwork b. With agility and recklessness
c. By trying to get ahead on his own d. With persistent fast speed

13. Which of the following does not contribute to being a good team player?
a. Sacrifice b. Value each team member
c. Make sure to claim your credit d. Learn to change, change to learn

14 What was the first thing that Pramukh Swami Maharaj did, after being appointed as the
president of BAPS, in 1950?
a. Take a selfie b. Delegate work to people c. Wash dishes and utensils d. Travel overseas

15. What did Anjali Ahuja do every Wednesday?

a. Take a nap b. Meet with her mentor to review her progress
c. Serve the employees lunch d. Evaluate everyone's wages

16. Pramukh Swami Maharaj reacted to the workers' refusal to continue the construction by
doing what?
a. Lifting tiles b. Serving tea c. Giving a discourse d. Scolding them

17. Who supported Mahatma Gandhi as his personal secretary for 25 years?
a. Vallabhbhai Patel b. Vithalbhai Patel c. Mahadev Desai d. V. P. Menon

18. As per the IPDC workbook, what is not one of the ways to bring a positive change in your
perception?
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

19. ___________ is to complete a required task or fulfil an obligation, before or at a

previously decided time.
a. Loyalty b. Sincerity c. Punctuality d. Honesty

20. 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

21. How did Walt Disney bring a change in the attitude of his employees at Disneyland?
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.

22. What was the reply from the sweeper at NASA when President John F. Kennedy asked
him about his job?
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."

23. Reminding ourselves that „life is finite‟ can benefit us in many ways. Which of the
following are NOT one of those ways?
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

24. Which of the following are NOT one of the powerful thoughts explored in the lecture -
'Timeless Wisdom for Daily Life'?
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

25. 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?
a. Bill Gates b. Steve Jobs c. Sundar Pichai d. Mark Zuckerberg

26. As per the IPDC workbook , what is NOT one of the ways to bring a positive change in
your perception ?
(a)make others feel your importance (b) don‟t understand small things to be small
(c) look at the bigger (d) none of the above

27. Which of the following are NOT one of the powerful thought explored in the lecture-
“timeless wisdom for daily life ?”
(a) Live everyday 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

28. How did the raj react to his father when he gave him a Bhagavad Gita instead of the car
he asked for ?
(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 move to Japan and lived there

29. Asking for the forgiveness is an act of the ______________.

(a) Courageous (b) Weak (c) foolish (d) shy

30. Which of the below is not a effective method for the reliving stress ?
(a) meditation (b) sufficient rest (c) smoking cigarettes (d) exercise

31. What does „s‟ stand for in the „SMART‟ method (used to define Short-term goals)?
a. Specific b. Standard c. Superb d. Simple

32. Drug addictions can negatively impact which of the following

a. Health b. Wealth c. Family d. All the above

33. According to the statistics presented in the IPDC workbook, how many adult smokers
began before the age of 18?
a. 3/10 b. 5/10 c. 7/10 d. 9/10

QUESTION NO. 2 TRUE – FALSE

1.The most effective way to lead is by making workers feel inferior. False
2. Moral value are a universal necessity. True
3. Being punctual on work place is not important. False
4. Physical exercise impact our mental wellbeing . True
5. The company you keep has the potential can make you or break you True
6. It is our duty to kindly encourage our family members to give up their bad addictions.
True
7. The biggest role of a team member is to take credit for the team‟s success. False
8. Focus on perfecting only the big things. The small things are not as important. False
9. Forgiveness can release us from the burden of regret and guilt. It can bring peace to our
minds. True
10. Financial planning can help one move abroad or buy a house. True
11. It is possible to lead with humility. True
12. An aggressive leadership style is generally the most effective. False
13. A country without value-based citizens can create an environment of crime and
corruption. True
15. A good team member is willing to sacrifice something for the team. True
16. Legends create everlasting impressions. True
17 Seva should be performed with the expectation of a reward. False
18. Working in a team helps you gain new perspectives. True
19. We should learn to be adaptable when working in a team. True
20. Physical exercise can reduce stress levels. True

QUESTION NO. 3 Long questions (for 5 to 6 Marks)

 1. Write a note on Amartya Sen –pg no. 2- module 15
2. How to be a good team player? – pg no. 28 –module -19
3. Write a note on learning from legends – Narendra Modi – pg no. 38-
module 21
4. Describe loyalty, sincerity and punctuality as per An ideal citizen module
(2).pg no. 55 – module 23
5. Discuss the Mahabharata incident of Yaksha and Yudhishthir about the
greatest wonder. Pg no. 64 –module 24
6. Write a not on –Ashtavakra Rishi pg no 66 module 24
7. Simple tips to learn „Asking for forgiveness‟ pg no. 72 module 25
8. Write Priya‟s story and explain why we should still ask for forgiveness
when even we are not completely wrong, because relationships are more
important. Pg no.73 module 25
9. How to manage stress pg no. 78 module 26

QUESTION NO.4 Write answers of the given questions in three

to four line (for 3 – 4 marks qus.)

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1. According to workbook, ‘SMART’ stands for?

It is a short form for making a chart of short term goals –

S - Specific,
M - Measurable,
A -Achievable,
R - Relevant and
T - Time-bound.
2. What was Alexander’s wish related to his death?

According to Alexander, “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.”

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3. Write names of celebrities who maintain a healthy lifestyle and do not indulge in
addiction.

According to workbook, Narendra Modi, John Abraham, Akshay Kumar, Amitabh

Bachchan, Ratan Tata, Warren Buffet, Bhuvnesh Kumar, Shilpa Shetty, Sonakshi Sinha,
Indra Nooyi and Kiran Bedi these celebrities do not indulge in addiction and maintain a
healthy lifestyle.

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4. How to perform Seva?
According to workbook –
 Have the right intention
 Serve with love
 Be thankful
 Sacrifice
5. Which are the benefits of Seva?
 Live longer and healthier
 Generosity makes us happier
 Instant happiness
 Creates a chain reaction
 The ability to change someone’s life
6. Explain ‘a blanket without Ego’ according to Pramukh Swami Maharaj.

During the relief work of the Bhuj earthquake aftermath, Pramukh Swami Maharaj used
to take a daily report on the progress of relief work. Once, when he was informed bout
the work in progress, he was told that BAPS volunteers had successfully distributed
66,000 blankets to the victims. Swamiji gave a unique reply, he said, “When someone
asks you how much, don’t tell them the numbers, because service is to be done without
ego, not to show-off or to earn self-praise.”

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7.What is team work according to module of Teamwork and harmony? Also explain
example of sundae.

First of all the example of sundae is under a title ’taste the power of teamwork’. Each
ingredient is tasty on its own, but when they come together, they become a mouth-
watering, delicious combination –an ice cream sundae!

Similarly, each person individualy is unique and talented. But, when those individuals
come together, guided by a common goal or desire, something much more potent and
powerful is created – a Team.

8.Write key points of ‘how to be a good team player?

 Give 100% to your dream
 Don’t worry about who gets the create
 Sacrifices
 Every team member has something to offer
 Learn to change, change to learn
  Keep harmony

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9.When dr. Kalam met Swamiji, which question he asked to Swamiji?
Dr. Kalam asked, “Swamiji, our problem is that we may present this before the government,
but how do we create people with value to realize such an ambitions vision? What we need
is a cadre of value based citizens. For this you are an expert. We need your advice. ”
10.What was vision 2020?
Vision 2020 was initially a document prepared by the Technology Information Forecasting
and Assessment Council(TIFAC) of Department of science and technology of India with a
team of 500 experts under the leadership of Dr.A.P.J.Abdul Kalam, the then chairman of
TIFAC.

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11.Write characteristics of a legend?
 Their life and work creat everlasting impressions
 Their every step touches the lives of millions and transforms communities.
 Even after they leave this worl, their imprint is forever etched in the hearts and souls
of countless people.
 A legend‟s life, work and message live on for all of Humankind to use as a constant
sourse of inspiration.
12. What Mohan Patel, Former Sherif and Industrialist of Mumbai writes about
Swamiji ?
“Swamiji‟s work in different field has been totally selfless and therefore most effective. He is
a man of modern management. He has the ability to perceive things all at once and to manage
multitude of situations at once.
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13. Write which value can create a productive environment in several ways?
Value based citizens can create a productive environment in several ways like -
 Greater patriotism and national loyalty
 Empowered communities
 Caring citizens who volunteer more, good social and moral standards
 Adherence to laws, strong democracy
 Fair selection process in education, employment and government services
 Non – discrimination and protection of marginalized groups.
14. What is responsibility and honesty?
Responsibility and honesty are key ethical pillars, both important for personal growth and
societal well-being. Honesty involves being truthful and transparent, while responsibility
means taking ownership of actions and their consequences. Being honest involves telling the
truth, being truthful in one's actions, and acting with integrity. Responsibility means being
accountable for one's choices and actions, including taking ownership of the outcomes. It
involves fulfilling duties, meeting commitments, and addressing the consequences of one's
behavior.

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15.Write what values create in a person’s life?
Values such as loyalty, sincerity, and punctuality help us in many ways like-
 Are essential in our personal, academic, and professional lives.
 Make us indispensable
 Can leave a strong positive impression
 Can be developed by trying to do every small task perfectly and looking at the bigger
picture.
16. Describe punctuality according to ipdc workbook
Being on time, doing something at the expected time, and not being late, completing task
before or at a planned time, is essential for success during our studies and in all other aspects
of our lives.

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17.Which powerful thoughts we should remember throughout the day?
 Live everyday as if it were your last
 Look beyond the body
 Whatever happens, happens for the best
18. How can we achieve stability with the permanent way?
To get stability we have two ways one the quick way and the second is the permanent way.
The permanent way to achieving stability is to use wisdom. By gaining a deeper
understanding to ourselves and the world around us we can prevent problems from taking
over our lives. With wisdom we can manage stress and other challenges more effectively and
avoid getting overwhelmed.
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19. Asking for forgiveness is not always easy, but which are some simple tips that can
help us?
 Be strong be courageous
 Apologize
 Don't make excuses
 Show empathy
 Try to make things right ask for their forgiveness
 ask for their forgiveness
20. Which are the concrete steps on how to forgive someone?
 Consider why you want to forgive this person.
 Choose to forgive
 When in doubt, take your time
 Forget
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21. Describe cycle of stress in pie-diagram.

22. Write important points for ‘how to manage stresses.

 strong and supportive relations
 Create time for yourself
 exercise
 Healthy eating habits
 Yoga meditation and prayer
 Sleep
 Faith

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23.Which are the three ways through which we can maintain our good health according
to worksheet? Write two lines about each.
The three ways which mentioned in worksheet using which we can maintain our good health
– They are exercise, diet and sleep.
1. Exercise- In for at least 5 hours of physical activity for week to keep your body strong and
healthy.
2. Diet- balanced nutrition diet with plenty of fruits, vegetables, whole green and lean protein.
3. Sleep- try to maintain a consistent sleep schedule a meeting for 7 to 8 hours for night to
support optimal physical and mental health.

24. Describe Akshay Kumar’s schedule for exercise.

Bollywood actor Akshay's day starts early. he wakes up at 4:30. He walks on beach for an
hour. He then spends and hour practicing Marshal Arts, followed by stretching exercises yoga
and meditation for another hour. In addition to these activities Akshay enjoys playing
basketball and trekking.

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25. Prof. Dashrath Patel is a highly esteemed personality in the field of architecture.
With which statement he begins every year at the National Institute of Design?
“I have been in this field for 30 years. If you choose to follow my guidance, then you will be
starting your 31st year in this field. But if you choose to go your own way, then today is your
first day"

26. What is the thought of Henry Longfellow on conversation with wise man?
Henry Longfellow is American poet and educator. He says, “a single conversation across the
table with a wise man is better than 10 years mere study of books"
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27. Write key-components of financial planning.
 Starting to save early and utilizing the power of compound interest
 Setting goals and creating a plan to achieve them
 Calculating and receiving your budget regularly
 Establishing and emergency fund

28. Give five reasons why financial planning is essential for a better tomorrow?
1. Long-term goals
2. Dreams
3. Emergencies
4. Inflation
5. Retirement

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29. Why we need good friends? - give answer according to workbook.

Having good friends can bring numerous benefits to our lives. Taking provide emotional
support, share our joys and sorrows, and offer valuable guidance. However it is equally
important to be mindful of the Company we keep. Because the impact of companies very
powerful- it can make you or break you.
30. Write three key points for creating a good environment. Explain them.
1. Watch good shows- while many people watch shows primarily for entertainment
purposes, there are variety of shows available that can contribute positively to our
academic and personal growth. Like TED talks, National Geographic, Discovery and
Modern Marvel.

2. Read good books- nowadays, young people tend to favour videos over reading
books but it's important to note that reading can uniquely impact our mind. It can
enhance our knowledge, imagination, concentration and personal growth. It helps us
grow emotionally, mentally and psychologically.

3. Have positive thoughts- cultivating a positive mind set can transform our
surrounding. It inspires us to take action, boosts our mood, energizes and radiates
positively to those around us.

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