IPDC – 2

Lectures – 16 to 30

Answers by : Abhishek Bhadauriya

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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)

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)

b. False

03. The more you visualize your long-term goals, the fewer chances there are of achieving them.
(Lecture – 16)
a. True

04. Short term goals should be time-bound. (Lecture – 16)

b. False

05. Clear goals will give our lives a clear direction. (Lecture – 16)

b. False

06. There is no risk of addiction when smoking cigarettes occasionally to please one’s friends.
(Lecture – 17)
a. True

07. Drinking alcohol is only harmful to the health of the elderly but not to the youth. (Lecture – 17)
a. True

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08. It is our duty to kindly encourage our family members to give up their bad addictions. (Lecture
– 17)

b. False

09. Seva should be performed with compassion. (Lecture – 18)

b. False

10. Being generous can make us happier. (Lecture – 18)

b. False

11. Seva should be performed with the expectation of a reward. Lecture – 18)
a. True

12. Working in a team helps you gain new perspectives. (Lecture – 19)

b. False

13. We should learn to be adaptable when working in a team. (Lecture – 19)

b. False

14. The biggest role of a team member is to take credit for the team's success. (Lecture – 19)
a. True

15. A good team member is willing to sacrifice something for the team. (Lecture – 19)

b. False

16. Legends create everlasting impressions. (Lecture – 21)

b. False

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17. It is possible to lead with humility. (Lecture – 21)

b. False

18. The most effective way to lead is by making workers feel inferior. (Lecture – 21)
a. True

19. An aggressive leadership style is generally the most effective. (Lecture – 21)
a. True

20. A country without value-based citizens can create an environment of crime and corruption.
(Lecture – 22)

b. False

21. To become value-based citizens, we must learn asset valuation techniques. (Lecture – 22)
a. True

22. Moral values are a universal necessity. (Lecture – 22)

b. False

23. Unfair treatment promotes a productive environment. (Lecture – 22)

a. True

24. We should always be accountable for our actions and be honest with the people who are
depending on us. (Lecture – 22)

b. False

25. By completing the small things sincerely, it encourages you to do the big things better. (Lecture
– 23)

b. False

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26. Focus on perfecting only the big things. The small things are not as important. (Lecture – 23)
a. True

27. Good character is essential in our personal lives, but not in the workplace. (Lecture – 23)
a. True

28. It is possible for a person to bring change in his/her attitude. (Lecture – 23)

b. False

29. Being punctual in the workplace is unimportant. (Lecture – 23)

a. True

30. Death can teach us about life.. (Lecture – 24)

b. False

31. Whatever happens, happens for the worst. (Lecture – 24)

a. True

32. Realising our lifespan as finite can allow us to become more productive.. (Lecture – 24)

b. False

33. Forgiveness can release us from the burden of regret and guilt. It can bring peace to our minds.
(Lecture – 25)

b. False

34. Asking for forgiveness is an act of a coward. (Lecture – 25)

a. True

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35. Ask for forgiveness because relationships are more important than our ego. (Lecture – 25)

b. False

36. Failure makes a person become worthless. (Lecture – 25)

a. True

37. Stress is a physical reaction to a mental state. (Lecture – 26)

b. False

38. Children are not affected by stress. (Lecture – 26)

a. True

39. Stress affects our health. (Lecture – 26)

b. False

40. Our eating habits can affect stress levels. (Lecture – 26)

b. False

41. We should limit the number of sugary drinks we drink. (Lecture – 27)

b. False

42. Physical exercise can reduce stress levels. (Lecture – 27)

b. False

43. The recommended amount of moderate physical exercise is 100 minutes per week. (Lecture – 27)
a. True

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44. Most health professionals say that is ideal to get 6 hours of sleep every night. (Lecture – 27)
a. True

45. Physical exercise impacts our mental wellbeing. (Lecture – 27)

b. False

46. Financial planning can help one move abroad or buy a house. (Lecture – 29)

b. False

47. A mid-term financial goal cannot be achieved straight away but should only take a few years to
achieve. (Lecture – 29)

b. False

48. Compounding is a process of growing. (Lecture – 29)

b. False

49. The company we keep has little influence on our development and decisions. (Lecture – 30)
a. True

50. The company you keep has the potential can make you or break you. (Lecture – 30)

b. False

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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

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.

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

54. Short term goals should be ...? (Lecture – 16)

a. vague
b. not be time-bound

d. hard to achieve

55. What does "S" stand for in the "SMART" method (used to define short-term goals)? (Lecture –
16)

b. Standard
c. Superb
d. Simple

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56. Complete this sentence: To achieve your short-term goal... (Lecture – 16)
a. You should not work in time-limits

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

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

59. Which of these methods can help an addict overcome their addictions? (Lecture – 17)

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

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

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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

63. Which one of the following services were NOT provided to the victims of the Gujarat
earthquake in Bhuj? (Lecture – 18)
a. Postcards

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)

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

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

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

d. Adaptability

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68. How did Tenzing Norgay climb Mount Everest? (Lecture – 19)

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

d. Learn to change, change to learn

70. What standard did Pramukh Swami Maharaj study until? (Lecture – 21)

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

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

d. Evaluate everyone's wages

73. Pramukh Swami Maharaj reacted to the workers' refusal to continue the construction by doing
what? (Lecture – 21)

b. Serving tea
c. Giving a discourse
d. Scolding them

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74. Who supported Mahatma Gandhi as his personal secretary for 25 years? (Lecture – 23)
a. Vallabhbhai Patel
b. Vithalbhai Patel

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)

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

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

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.

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)

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."

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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

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

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

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)

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

c. Show empathy
d. Trying to make things right

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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

d. When in doubt, take your time

86. Asking for forgiveness is an act of the _____. (Lecture – 25)

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

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

d. Exercise

89. ‘Performing exercise’ best fits into which one of the below categories? (Lecture – 26)
a. Important & 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

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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

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%

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%

c. 40%
d. 50%

94. Which of the following does NOT directly benefit from financial planning? (Lecture – 29)
a. Retirement
b. Purchasing a house

d. Emergencies

95. Purchasing a smartphone is most likely to be which type of financial goal? (Lecture – 29)

b. Mid-term
c. Maximization
d. Strategic

96. Which of the following is a fixed-voluntary cost? (Lecture – 29)

a. Rent

c. Medicine
d. Food

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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

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

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

100. How can we create a good environment for ourselves? (Lecture – 30)

b. Watch popular shows

c. Keep negative thoughts
d. Eat more food

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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)

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.

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

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.

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)

b. Smoking can be an unpleasant experience for beginners.

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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.

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)

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)

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.

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.

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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.

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)

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.

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

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)

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.

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117. What is the closest interpretation of the following quote: "‘Small things make perfection,
but perfection is not a small thing”? (Lecture 23)

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.

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)

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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)

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.

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)

b. Jatin should commit to exercising only on the days when he finds spare time after completing his
studies and other responsibilities.

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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.

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.

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)

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)

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.

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