Seat No.: _____ Enrolment No.

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GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

B.PHARM – SEMESTER – 5 EXAMINATION – SUMMER-2025

Subject Code: BP506TP Date: 21-05-2025

Subject Name: Contributor Personality Development Program
Time: 02.30 PM TO 05.30 PM Total Marks: 80
Instructions:
1. Use only OMR to answer this question paper.
2. Attempt all section.
3. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
4. Figures to the right indicate full marks.
5. Student has to darken the circle in OMR answer sheet with the same serial number as per
the serial number of question paper.

Section A

Instructions: This section has two case scenarios. Read carefully before answering the subsequent
questions. There are 8 questions in this section. All questions are compulsory. Each question has 3 or
2 options. Choose ONLY ONE option which you consider the most appropriate and mark it on the
answer sheet given to you.
Marks: 20
Case 1:
Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam was the 11th President of India from 2002 to 2007. He had to overcome
many challenges to reach this position. As a child, he helped his father earn money by delivering
newspapers after school. When he became the President, many young people requested to meet him.
Dr. Kalam not only met them but also spent time with them. He listened to their ideas and gave them
advice. Later, he would sometimes ask them how their ideas were going after they had first discussed
them with him.

Source: The very best of A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

1. What helped Dr. Kalam overcome so many challenges in his life?

a] He depended on his parents and teachers to take decisions when faced with challenging
situations.
b] He tried to find the best way after taking advice from others on how to face the
challenges.
c] He utilized every challenge he faced to learn and grow e.g. learning how to improve
his decision-making.

2. What opportunity did Dr. Kalam see when he met students and discussed their ideas?
a] The opportunity of helping students to improve upon their own ideas.
b] The opportunity of sharing his knowledge with the students.

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3. What makes people like Dr. Kalam successful in their careers?
a] They give their 100% to every task that comes their way.
b] They voluntarily take up new projects and complete them successfully.
c] They work hard in areas that they are passionate about.

4. Like Dr. Kalam, if you are asked to give meaningful feedback on any task/idea, what is
more important to have?
a] In-depth knowledge of the subject.
b] Willingness to engage with the idea sincerely to know more about it.
Case 2:
A 2015 report revealed that Facebook (now Meta) monitored the online activities of everyone who
visited the site, whether they were logged in or not. Facebook admitted the fault and blamed a bug
(an error in Facebook’s program) for the issue. As a result of this bug, over 13 million sites were
regularly reporting their users’ web activity back to Facebook without the users' knowledge.
Source: The Verge, April 2015.

5. Through the bug issue, Facebook was blamed for breaking the trust of its users. What was
the issue?
a] Over-promising and under-delivering.
b] Dishonesty in relation to giving information.
c] Breaking professional confidentiality.

6. According to you, which approach is the most contributive to fixing the bug?
a] They decide to block all the websites and inform the users about it so that no user
information can be stored.
b] They decide to write a very touching apology letter to all their users to avoid losing
them.
c] They decide to test the platform multiple times, before they release the new version
without any bugs.

7. The software development team was working on high-pressure deadlines to fix the issue.
Identify the developer that Thinks Solutions.
a] Ali: “In such a short time, it is impossible to fix this bug. Let us ask our manager to be
considerate and extend the deadline by one day.”
b] Dev: “If we work hard on this and fix the bug sooner, our users will stay with us. Let
us find a faster approach to fix our mistake.”

8. Why are companies like Facebook successful in the long run, despite all the issues faced
by their users?
a] Because they take quick action to protect their brand and reputation before competitors
take advantage of the situation.
b] Because they care about their users, and they work across teams to ensure any issue is
resolved fast.

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 Section B
Instructions: There are 10 questions in this section. All questions are compulsory. Each question has 2
statements. Select ONLY ONE statement that you feel is closest to your thinking and mark it on the
answer sheet given to you.
Marks: 20

9. Soniya is a manager in the customer service department of a large software company.

Which of the following capabilities can she develop in her team using Human-Centric
Thinking?
a] To be able to think and find answers without relying on other teams.
b] To be able to keep the needs of the customer as the main focus of their thinking.

10. When a home-based pickle business is not making the expected profit, it is best –
a] To give up that business.
b] To re-examine what customers want and adapt to it.

11. Manish worked sincerely as a political party worker in the community but has not been
issued a party ticket. What matters is…
a] …that he continues to do his work sincerely and does a good job.
b] …that his party seniors know about the work that he has done.

12. Solution Thinkers respond differently to problems because they –

a] Analyze the constraints in the problem and wait to get more resources that would help
them solve the problem.
b] Study the goal and find alternative solutions that can best achieve the goal within the
given constraints of the problem.

13. Which is the Contributor’s approach?

a] “When I go for an internship, I make sure that I find out what are the project goals to
be met.”
b] “When I go for an internship, I make sure that I know what I will be evaluated on at
the end of the internship.”

14. The dance teacher spends more time with his talented students and leaves the rest of the
class to his assistants. As a Contributor, what is your view?
a] He will be able to spot new talent only if he engages with all the students.
b] His time is best used for training the talented students.

15. Which of these actions is related to the practice of Enlightened Self-Interest?

a] I efficiently handle and complete multiple tasks every day, such that the people
impacted by my work have no complaints against me.
b] I consider others’ interests in every action I take and think of how everyone’s concerns
can be met and achieved.

16. Who is choosing a Knowledge-Builder pathway in their career?

a] A researcher who comes up with breakthrough work in a domain or subject.
b] An Instagram influencer who documents everything that is happening in their daily
life for people to watch.

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17. A team member asks for help with urgent work. It requires you to use a software that you
are not familiar with. What would you do?
a] You would ask for a brief introduction to the software that would be useful to get the
work done.
b] You would politely refuse because you are not familiar with the software.

18. A good tuition teacher is one who –

a] Gives me regular feedback on how to improve the way I study and do my homework.
b] Corrects the mistakes in my homework.

Section C
Instructions: This section has 5 questions. All questions are compulsory. Each question has 4 statements
and 4 possible option choices. Choose ONLY ONE option (out of the 4 given) and mark it on the answer
sheet given to you.
Marks: 10

19. Which of these candidates has truly expanded their Power to Contribute as a Class
Representative? (Rank the different statements in the order of most contributive option to
least contributive option.)
1. “My aim is to ensure that teachers don’t face any problem while doing their duties in
the college.”
2. “I want to make sure that my concerns are taken up by the management of the college.”
3. “I hope to find solutions to challenges faced – not only by students but also the
teachers, non-teaching staff, and the college overall.”
4. “I want to ensure that I represent the students’ and teachers’ concerns to the
management of the college in a fair and transparent manner.”
a] 2-1-4-3 b] 3-4-1-2 c] 2-4-3-1 d] 4-1-2-3

20. You and your friends are working with a local NGO that has organized a cleanliness drive
in a neighborhood. Whose suggestion focuses on creating most value for their work for
others? (Rank the suggestions from most contributive to least contributive.)
1. Rohan – “We should involve as many local people as possible so that they take up the
responsibility of keeping their locality clean always.”
2. Andrew – “We should take photos before and after the clean-up so that we have proof
that we completed the work we were assigned to do.”
3. Girish – “We don't do such things often. So, we should make sure to have fun and
make it a memorable experience for everyone!”
4. Roma – “We should identify and clean specific areas which will make the local people
feel proud of their clean locality.”
a] 1-4-3-2 b] 1-2-4-3 c] 2-3-1-4 d] 3-4-2-1

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21. What pathway can a Contributor Changemaker take in their career to make maximum
contributions? (Rank the different responses in the order of the most contributive option to
the least contributive option.)
1. Start a business or initiative around social change.
2. Work towards bringing in change to help solve a social problem in society.
3. Make significant donations to a cause.
4. Hire smart people to work on social initiatives.
a] 1-2-3-4 b] 3-4-2-1 c] 2-1-4-3 d] 4-2-3-1

22. Identify the approaches that lead to Sustainable Success in any career one chooses.
1. Appreciating others for meeting their targets and deadlines.
2. Pleasing your immediate boss every time you get an opportunity to do so.
3. Spending time every week learning something new that you have never done before.
4. Thinking about the main purpose and how your work helps achieve the bigger goal,
while doing the work.
a] 1&2 b] 1&3 c] 2&4 d] 3&4
23. Barkha wants to make a website for her small business to reach out to more customers. As
she has a low budget, she must make the website herself. Below are four ways she can do
this. (Rank the statements in the order of most contributive to least contributive approach.)
1. She can ask an AI tool to make a ready-to-use website for her by telling the AI about
her business.
2. She can write her own content, take her own photos, and make a customized website
for her business.
3. Once her business goals are clear she can make a user-friendly website for her target
customers, which she can keep improving as her business grows.
4. She can copy other websites which have helped businesses grow their customer-base
fast and use the same format to make her own website.
a] 2-3-1-4 b] 4-1-2-3 c] 1-3-2-4 d] 3-2-4-1

Section D

Instructions: There are 10 questions in this section. All questions are compulsory. Each question has 3
options. Select ONLY ONE option that you feel is the most appropriate and mark it on the answer sheet
given to you.
Marks: 30

24. During a bus strike in the city, a Contributor taxi driver decides to operate for longer hours.
What could be his motive?
a] Inconvenience can be reduced for some people.
b] The demand for taxis will be higher as more customers will be using taxis.
c] The public will be ready to pay more than the regular fare at such times.

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25. A doctor is prescribing various medicines to an elderly patient. Which of these techniques
by the doctor will help the patient take the medicines correctly?
a] Write a clear prescription which the patient can keep referring to.
b] Explain the frequency and dosage of each medicine clearly to the patient.
c] Make the list of medicines marking what time to take each one from morning to night.
Use it while explaining it to the patient.

26. Parveena has been training to play the guitar for nearly 5 years. Recognizing her talent, a
local club invites her to play the instrument along with a well-known guitar player at the
upcoming music festival. How should Parveena approach this opportunity as a Contributor
Achiever?
a] “I will also become popular after playing with a famous player.”
b] “It will be a challenging experience for me, but playing with such a talented person will
help me become better.”
c] “I should put in a lot of practice to play alongside a renowned player. I shouldn’t make
any mistakes during the performance.”

27. Naman decides for his family that they will eat healthy food at home rather than go out and
eat at a restaurant on his birthday. What else can he choose to do to create deeper value?

a] He can ensure that all family members sit together for the meal.
b] He can help set up the table.
c] He can tell his family members that he is not expecting any gifts for eating healthy
food.

28. Sujoy joins a consultancy where it is normal to have long working hours, demanding
clients, and tight deadlines. Sujoy is new to such a work environment and is planning to
quit. What would you advise Sujoy to help him deal with the situation?
a] It is okay for you to feel overwhelmed with the demands of the situation. Make sure
you inform your manager about how difficult it is for you so that you can figure out a
better solution together.
b] Make an action plan on how to manage your work; you can share it with your
manager and ask him for his suggestions on how to make it better.
c] Start looking for new job opportunities while you wait for your manager to notice and
recognize your current situation.

29. Niyati has her final exams in two days. Her classmate, Sagar, calls her up to tell her that
he is not at all prepared for his exams, and that Niyati should help him prepare. What,
according to you, should be the right way for Niyati to look at this situation?
a] She should see this as an act of friendship even if it disturbs her preparation.
b] She should see this as an opportunity to do her revision while helping Sagar prepare
for the exams.
c] She should see this as a problem as it will affect the way she prepares for the exam.

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30. Poonam keeps breaking people's trust in small ways (e.g., she is not transparent, she
overpromises and underdelivers, she exaggerates the reality on the ground, etc.). Which of
these is the worst consequence that Poonam may have to face?
a] Poonam may lose out on long-term friendships.
b] Others will find it difficult to trust Poonam with responsibilities.
c] Poonam may build the reputation of being ‘street smart’.

31. Nitin aspires to become a successful writer. What is your advice to help him make this
journey?
a] He can focus on creating a network in his field and write for newspapers and
magazines.
b] He can just follow other successful writers and try to imitate their writing skills.
c] He can practice writing at home every day and read various kinds of literature and
other books.

32. The state election dates have been announced during the summer holidays. Hiren, a
teacher, knows he will be called in for election duty. How can he approach this situation
to make it meaningful for himself?
a] “The election work is an opportunity for me to help people participate in electing their
state government in a fair way.”
b] “The election work has to be done every five years by all teachers, so I should do it as
part of my job.”
c] “The election work is a good way to get to know new localities/ people, so I will be
able to build connections.”

33. The team’s project deadline is just 2 days away, and several key tasks are still incomplete.
If Yogesh were a Solution Thinker, what would he focus on first?
a] How much time, resources and people do we have?
b] What are all the pieces to be completed? What are the constraints in the situation?
c] What is the project goal? Does every team member know their contribution and role
clearly?

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Seat No.:____ Enrolment No.:____

Gujarat Technological University

B.Ph. SEMESTER- V EXAMINATION – WINTER 2024

Subject Code: BP506TP Date 02/12/2024

Subject Name: Contributor Personality Development Program
Time: 10:30am to 01:30pm Total Marks: 80
Instructions:
1. Use only OMR to answer this question paper.
2. Attempt all section.
3. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
4. Figures to the right indicate full marks.
5. Student has to darken the circle in OMR answer sheet with the same serial number as
Per the serial number of question paper.

Section A

Instructions: This section has two scenarios. Read carefully before answering the subsequent questions.
There are 8 questions in this section. All questions are compulsory. Each question has 3 or 2 options.
Choose ONLY ONE option which you consider the most appropriate and mark it on the answer sheet
given to you.

Marks: 20
Case 1

Santha Sheela Nair was an IAS officer in charge of water supply, both in central and state
governments. She was highly committed to water resource management.

While deputed in Chennai, she created systems to ensure a smooth water management process. She
foresaw challenges and worked to avoid them before they happened. She made it a law for all of
Tamil Nadu to implement rainwater harvesting in all buildings. This averted Chennai’s water crisis
in the 2000s. She also promoted rainwater harvesting as a model for other states too.

She was committed to her role as an executive. She gave up her own views to sincerely carry out her
superiors’ suggestions, ensuring it worked on the ground as well. She worked to build such loyalty,
commitment and willingness to deliver in her subordinates too.

Experience in different sectors helped her learn sector-specific needs very fast. It helped her develop
as a leader and maintain the foundation values of the IAS. She served the country as an IAS officer
in active service for 38 years, and post-retirement for 7 years.

1. Like Santha, which of these IAS officers is a using a Creator Approach?

a] Palak, who believes that set protocols and constraints in the system make it difficult to
bring change.
b] Kumar, who believes that while protocols are set, he can use his positional power &
role to suggest much-needed changes to his superiors.
c] Sameer, who believes in making small changes within the protocols, proving they
work, and then help others to adopt the changes.

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2. Which of these is a Root in Santha’s Tree of Sustainable Success?
a] She developed persistence to stay with the goal and continuously learn in the process.
b] She was willing to go beyond her comfort zone and successfully tackle complex
challenges.
3. Like Santha Nair, if you were a Builder of Institution, what would you focus on?
a] I will focus on developing myself as a leader to make my career more secure.
b] I will focus on upholding and embedding the values of an institution that will sustain.
c] I will focus on creating opportunities for others so that they can bring out the best in
themselves.

4. Who do you think is a Contributor?

a] Contributors take charge of the situation; they do not allow setbacks or failures to stop
their progress.
b] Contributors work towards achieving their personal goals and becoming experts in
their fields.

Case 2:
Anna Mani was an Indian Physicist and Meteorologist. At a time when girls were raised only for
marriage, she chose to follow her passion for learning – she got an honors degree in Physics and
Chemistry.

She got a scholarship to study the spectroscopy of diamonds and rubies at CV Raman’s laboratory at
IISc. She published five research papers on the luminescence of diamonds and rubies as the sole
author. She continued her research at Imperial College, London, where she studied meteorological
instruments. She joined the Indian Meteorological Department and published many research papers.

She helped manufacture various weather instruments. Along with her team, she standardized nearly
100 different instruments so that their production could be started. Apart from this, she also
developed a network of solar radiation measuring stations in India, and the ozone measuring
apparatus. This made it possible to collect data on the ozone layer. She became a part of the
International Ozone Commission. Her research improved the understanding and use of solar and
wind power as energy sources. She retired as the Deputy General of the Indian Meteorological
Department.

Sources: https://www.newindianexpress.com/xplore/2024/Jan/31/anna-mani-the-weather-woman,
https://www.ias.ac.in/public/Resources/Initiatives/Women_in_Science/Contributors/annamani.pdf

5. Anna Mani made many contributions. Which is the one where she created the maximum
impact?
a] She became a part of various organizations and published many research papers based on her
work there.
b] She was able to follow her passion for learning and was therefore able to see her potential as
a person.
c] Through her research, she was able to improve the understanding and use of renewable energy
resources.

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6. Which of these two statements demonstrates Growth Identity?
a] Anna Mani’s confidence came from her desire to pursue higher studies at a time when
that was not the norm.
b] Anna Mani’s confidence came from her efforts to study systematically, go deep and
contribute to her field of study.
7. Like Anna Mani, who engaged deeply with her studies, which of these students studying
for the exams is demonstrating deep engagement?
a] Amrish studies and writes his own answers to probable questions and keeps improving
the answers by seeking feedback from classmates & teachers.
b] Percy studies the important chapters well and learns the answers to those questions
which his teacher has marked out in the guidebook.

8. Taking inspiration from Anna Mani’s Creator Response to the situation, how would you
respond if you face challenges while looking for a job?
a] “I would find new ways to reach out to employers and keep building my capabilities.”
b] “I would apply for each and every job because I may get a call back from anywhere
and get selected.”
c] “I would reach out to employers through my network to see if there is any opening.”

Section B
Instructions: There are 10 questions in this section. All questions are compulsory. Each question has 2
statements. Select ONLY ONE statement that you feel is closest to your thinking and mark it on the
answer sheet given to you.
Marks: 20

9. Which of these actions will directly lead to building trust with your family?
a] Becoming reliable and consistent in your actions, not letting your moods dictate
whether you will help at home or not.
b] Helping out as and when you feel like it. Being open to listening to diverse points of
view during family discussions and debates.

10. What would be a smarter thing to do when trying to solve tough problems?
a] Finding solutions to prevent problems from occurring.
b] Finding solutions to problems as they come.

11. Shaheen, a journalist, is writing an article on the ongoing strike of farmers regarding the
latest Government policy. As a Contributor, what could she choose to write about?
a] How the farmers have to be protected from the system as they are being treated
unjustly.
b] The problems faced by the farmers, the Government, the traders, etc. and why these
are not getting resolved.

12. In a customer service wing of a company, executives practice Human-Centric Thinking

when –
a] They are able to handle more customer calls in a day.
b] They are able to keep the needs of the customer as the main focus of their thinking.

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13. When asked to work on the same job profile after re-joining the organization, Razia could–
a] Find ways to challenge herself, deepen her understanding of the subject and make it
more interesting for herself.
b] Speak to her manager and ask for new things to work on so that she can get diverse
experience.
14. In your view, what should be the focus of the work of a Contributor Traffic Policeperson?
a] Focus on punishing citizens who break traffic rules.
b] Focus on ensuring that there is smooth flow of traffic such that citizens have hassle-
free travel.

15. You are one of the two students who want the last spot left in the college tech fest. Which
of these approaches will help you generate human & social value?
a] “There is no doubt that the other student’s project is impressive. I think we can find a
way to share the last spot and present it together.”
b] “All of my teachers and classmates are impressed with my project. I feel confident in
presenting it and this is great opportunity for me to shine.”

16. Harjeet’s boss has suddenly fallen sick. So he postpones any major work so that it can be
addressed once his boss resumes work and his boss is able to take decisions.
a] This is a Creator Response.
b] This is a Caged Response.

17. Arup has a sales job in a company. He plans to develop some skills to improve his sales. As
a Contributor, which of the following skills can Arup develop for long-term success?
a] Arup can develop knowledge of the product he sells so that he can be confident while
selling the product.
b] Arup can develop his ability to understand the needs of his customers to provide
accurate solutions for them.

18. A school student has an innovative idea for a science project, but it requires very expensive
parts and materials. Which is the better approach?
a] It is best to search for the materials from places like low-price shops, second-hand
sellers etc. to make his project happen.
b] It is best to forget this idea and take up a project that does not involve expensive parts.

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 Section C

Instructions: This section has 5 questions. All questions are compulsory. Each question has 4
statements. Rank the statements in order of your preference from most preferred to least preferred.
Choose ONLY ONE option (out of the 4 given) that is closest to your ranking and mark it on the answer
sheet given to you.
Marks: 10

19. A cleanliness drive is started by your local authorities. These are the responses of some of
your neighbours. Which of their responses is a Contributor Response? (Rank in the order
of most contributive option to least contributive option).
1. Mr. Chaurasia: “I think only if all of us are careful about not dirtying the streets, using
dustbins, etc. will the drive be successful.”
2. Mr. Mehta: “I will use this opportunity to get the people of my neighbourhood together,
to take charge of keeping the streets, parks, etc. around clean.”
3. Mr. Gonsalves: “I am sure that the local authorities will live up to its promise and give
us a cleaner neighbourhood soon.”
4. Mr. Suresh: “I will give my full support to this drive – talk about it, spread awareness
through the internet, etc. so that everyone in the country is inspired by it.”
a] 4-2-3-1 b] 1-2-4-3 c] 2-4-1-3 d] 3-1-4-2

20. As a team leader working in an organization, which of the following approaches are
sustainable?
1. It is best for the team leader to take credit for the success of projects that her team has
worked on.
2. The team leader must work towards building a capable and committed team.
3. As a team leader, it is best to expect that no team member compromises on quality
despite work pressure or deadlines.
4. The team leader has the right to get their own work done by subordinates.
a] 3 & 4 b] 2 & 3 c] 1 & 3 d] 2 & 4

21. Kavish and his friends notice that students of their college often drive very carelessly on
roads. They want to do a campaign to address the issue. Which message should they
spread? (Rank in the order of most contributive option to least contributive option).
1. Rash driving can lead to severe damage to public property.
2. Rash driving can lead to accidents that injure people.
3. It is risky and dangerous for the student who is driving rashly.
4. Rash driving can have severe consequences for so many people (drivers and
pedestrians, directly and indirectly).
a] 1-2-4-3 b] 4-2-3-1 c] 2-3-4-1 d] 3-2-1-4

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22. Which of these actions are trust building actions?
1. Anand wants to complete his work before going on vacation so that his colleagues
don’t have to do any extra work on his behalf.
2. Atharva portrays himself to be a creative writer by posting quotes from the internet on
his social media account.
3. After buying a product that claimed to be ‘natural and organic’, Anay finds many
synthetic ingredients listed on the back of the packaging in a tiny print.
4. Aryan, an owner of a company, participates in business conferences to keep himself
updated about different business trends.
a] 1 & 2 b] 1 c] 2 & 4 d] 4

23. Your friend is planning to set up his pharmacy after he finishes his B Pharm. What would
be your advice to him? (Rank in the order of most contributive to least contributive
option).
1. Talk to different people (e.g. doctors, neighbours etc.) and understand ways that the
pharmacy can meet the needs of potential customers.
2. Choose a high-end location to attract more customers.
3. Hire trained professional staff to help the customers.
4. Keep a large stock of high-demand medicines and medical equipment at all times.
a] 2-1-3-4 b] 1-2-3-4 c] 1-3-4-2 d] 2-4-1-3

Section D

Instructions: There are 10 questions in this section. All questions are compulsory. Each question has 3
options. Select ONLY ONE option that you feel is the most appropriate and mark it on the answer sheet
given to you.
Marks: 30

24. During COVID-19, a consumer products company, had announced that in the event of an
employee’s unfortunate demise due to the disease, their family would continue to receive
salary for the next two years. Why did the company decide to help the families of the
employees who have lost their lives due to COVID-19?
a] Because the company wanted to provide them the financial support they required
during this terrible time.
b] Because by providing support to the families, the company wanted to help them cope
with the loss and recover sooner in the absence of a family member.
c] Because by helping them, the company wanted to show their sympathy for the lives
that have been lost.

25. Three friends have completed their degree in Fine Arts. Identify the one who has a Growth
Identity?
a] Kishwer, “Knowledge that I gained during the degree will help me work well in
whichever company I join.”
b] Solank, “My degree in Fine Arts makes me eligible to get work in a company.”
c] Gotank, “Whatever job or role I get, I’m sure I will be able to make a difference
through my work.”

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26. Nina is a stock broker. The stock market has been down, so there is less work to do. What
should she do?
a] She can use her time effectively to learn new stock market software that might help
her later in work.
b] Stock markets go up and down. She needs to wait patiently for the market to start
picking up again.
c] She can look at alternate services related to the domain where her skills can be used
effectively.

27. Akriti has her final semester project submission in two days. Her classmate, Adil, calls her
up to tell her that he has not worked on his project at all. Since the project topics are the
same, Adil insists that Akriti should help him prepare. According to you, how could she
view this situation?
a] She could see this as an opportunity to do her review and make edits/changes while
helping Adil with his project.
b] She could see this as a challenge as she would not be able to do full justice to her
project and prepare for it.
c] She could see this as an opportunity to prove her friendship even if it disturbs her
preparation.

28. As a Sub-Inspector of Police, Harman Singh saw a wrongly parked car outside a mall in
the city. The car belonged to a well-known local politician and the driver threatened the
inspector with terrible consequences if the car was towed. But the inspector took the
decision to tow the car and give the driver a fine, even though he knew he might get a
‘punishment posting’ for this act. As a Contributor, what could have been his motive for
doing such a thing?
a] “Through this, my subordinates will realize that I’m a strict policeman.”
b] “The right thing to do is to tow the car irrespective of the consequences I may have to
face.”
c] “The wrongly parked car will cause inconvenience to other people using the road.”

29. Kailash has been training to play the mridangam (musical instrument) for nearly 5 years.
Recognizing his talent, a local club invites him to play the mridangam along with a well-
known mridangam player, Mukesh, in the upcoming music festival. How should Kailash
approach this opportunity as a Contributor Professional Achiever?
a] “I will also become well-known like him after this event.”
b] “It will be quite challenging to practice together with a musician of his calibre but
through that we can improve and perform well.”
c] “I should put in more hours of practice to play alongside him so that I don’t make any
mistakes during the performance.”

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30. You are in charge of developing the Business in an IT company. At the time of contracting
with a new client, you have promised to service the client even after the initial setup and
training of their employees. However, this is not the usual practice followed in the
company. As a Contributor, what would you do?
a] After the initial setup and training is done, if the client asks for further service, you can
decide what needs to be done.
b] You convince the servicing team that we need to honor whatever we have promised
even after setup & training.
c] You tell the servicing team that they don't need to do anything beyond initial setup and
training for the client. That was said just to close the deal with the client.

31. Three people love gardening. Who amongst them is demonstrating the deepest
engagement?
a] Paromita, who sees videos whenever she has the time, to know how to maintain house
plants.
b] Sukanya, who tries out new techniques in her garden, and constantly keeps learning
from experts.
c] Karishma, who makes sure she waters the plants on time, regularly.

32. Zubin got selected for a student exchange program and was offered to study at a Canadian
University for 6 months. Which of Zubin’s responses demonstrates the deepest value?
a] “This is the first time I will be travelling solo! I am so excited about it.”
b] “This is a great opportunity for me to build my network.”
c] “Getting selected for this program will not only boost my self-confidence but also help
me handle new challenges. ”

33. As a Contributor, why do you think it is rare to find good quality products?
a] Good quality products are rare because they require one to understand what the user
truly needs.
b] Good quality products are rare because it takes a lot of financial investment to produce.
c] Good quality products are rare because they require time-consuming research,
innovation and development.

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Seat No.: _____ Enrolment No. _____________

GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

B.Ph. SEMESTER- V EXAMINATION – SUMMER 2024

Subject Code: BP506TP Date: 17/05/2024

Subject Name: Contributor Personality Development Program
Time: 02:30pm to 05:30pm Total Marks: 80
Instructions:
1. Use only OMR to answer this question paper.
2. Attempt all section.
3. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
4. Figures to the right indicate full marks.
5. Student has to darken the circle in OMR answer sheet with the same serial number as per
the serial number of question paper.

Section A

Instructions: This section has two scenarios. Read carefully before answering the subsequent questions.
There are 4 questions in this section. All questions are compulsory. Each question has 3 or 2 options.
Choose ONLY ONE option which you consider the most appropriate and mark it on the answer sheet
given to you.

Marks:20
Case 1:

In a news article of 2017, people read about the case of Film and Television Institute of India (FTII).
The students of their acting course had decided to boycott classes as their demand to extend the
Dialogue Exercise workshop to 3 days (eight hours a day) from the earlier planned 2 days (12 hours
a day) was not met by the administration. While the students stated that it was inhuman to work for
12 hours a day, the administration explained that this move is meant to help students focus on
completing their other projects and course work within the duration of their course. Rejecting the
alternate options suggested by the administration, students remained adamant on not attending their
Dialogue Exercise meetings. The institute planned to take strict action.

Source: Hindustan Times 12/10/17

1. What could be the reason for such conflicts between students and college administrations?
a] Lack of adequate systems and policies to resolve such issues.
b] Lack of clear and open communication between the relevant parties.

2. The problem between the administration and students could have been avoided if the
administration had made an effort to –
a] Discuss with all involved on what could be a shared goal in such a situation.
b] Listen to the grievances of the students.
c] Be strict with specific students before it became a big problem.

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3. In the case, students boycotted and disrupted classes to demonstrate their point-of-view.
As a student yourself, what is the best way to think-through the situation?
a] What is it that we really want to achieve?
b] Are there smarter ways of getting to what we want?
c] What are other ways to make people aware why we are boycotting the meetings?
4. In the above case, if you were part of the administration, why would strict action be
important?
a] To ensure students learn from the workshop.
b] To ensure the course gets over on time.

Case 2:

Thousands of women every year, especially in Punjab and Haryana, fall prey to marital fraud by
Non-Resident Indian (NRI) spouses. After marriage, the NRI grooms abandon their wives and leave
suddenly.
A small group of affected women have decided to come together to fight back, not only for
themselves, but also for thousands of others who are affected like them.
Bringing the offenders to justice is not simple, as there are no existing provisions in law to effectively
address this kind of crime. These women have collaborated with the Regional Passport Office (RPO)
to take action like suspending the passports of the NRI spouses & withdraw their visas, so that they
can be brought back to face the law in the country.
The RPO offered these women a space to work in, along with a dedicated telephone line to reach
out to other such victims and gave them basic training on how to process complaints. They help
hundreds of affected women collect the necessary documents, copies of FIRs, etc. and prepare all
the paperwork needed for suspension of passports.

Source: www.indiatoday.in ; 21 January 2019

5. What kind of thinking would best help the RPO and the government, who have the
necessary authority and power, to address this issue?
a] We can counsel the affected women and help them come out of their troubles.
b] We have the power to punish the men and deliver justice to these poor women.
c] We can strengthen the self-esteem & confidence of women so that they themselves can
fight back.

6. What made these women come together to take action?

a] They believed “It is up to us to find answers to our troubles and take charge of our
lives.”
b] They believed “We will get justice if people see that so many of us have been affected.”
c] They believed “Together, we can make sure that our situation is considered by the
concerned authorities.”

7. What kind of thinking will have a long-term impact?

a] Strict implementation of punishment to the men who are found guilty of abandoning
their wives after marriage.
b] Helping families to understand that getting their girls married off is not an end to their
responsibilities.

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8. What would be a smarter thing to do when trying to solve tough problems?
a] We must find solutions that prevent problems from occurring.
b] We must find solutions to problems as they keep coming up.

Section B

Instructions: There are 10 questions in this section. All questions are compulsory. Each question has 2
statements. Select ONLY ONE statement that you feel is closest to your thinking and mark it on the
answer sheet given to you.

Marks: 20

9. Sohain has a complex Mathematics assignment to complete, and the submission date is
coming soon. What should he do?
a] He could break up the assignment into small components and solve each one
systematically.
b] He could solve the parts that he is familiar with and finds easy to solve.

10. Your friend wants confidential information from your company because he is thinking
about investing in their shares. Trust is built when –
a] You don’t provide/ deny providing any data, as it is confidential.
b] You give some part of the data that you have so that you don’t disappoint him.

11. Sarathi is a mountaineer, who is invited to participate in an Antarctic expedition. She

knows how difficult this expedition would be, but how it has always been her dream. If
Sarathi has a Growth Identity, how would she think?
a] “Let me set up daily milestones to increase my stamina and adjust my diet before the
expedition.”
b] “Since I have never dealt with extremely cold weather conditions, I am going to find
it difficult throughout the expedition.”

12. Who is demonstrating Contributor thinking?

a] Arinjay – “Let's find an alternative way to organize the event while following the rules.
This way, we will all have a good time together and make the event successful.”
b] Megha – “Let's ask someone experienced about how they arranged this event before.
This way, we can know the established process and structure, making it faster for us
to finish the planning.”

13. Rashu works in the government. Her seniors appreciate her hard work. If she was looking
for Sustainable Success, what would she say?
a] “By working hard, I also developed my abilities and confidence.”
b] “Since I worked so hard, I should demand more rewards from the department.”

14. Priyanka wants to write an article on the judgement of the Supreme Court on the equal role
of women in the armed forces for her college paper. The article should focus on –
a] The importance of accepting women professionals.
b] The history of struggle of women in the armed forces.

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15. Which of these reflect a Contributor’s thinking?
a] We can choose to keep expanding our Power to Contribute in any career.
b] Specific roles/ careers like doctors, nurses, teachers, government workers, etc. allow
us to unlock our Power to Contribute.
16. Which of these auto-rickshaw drivers has a wider understanding of his role?
a] I take passengers from Point A to Point B.
b] I ensure that passengers who ride with me reach their destination on time, and safely.

17. Two teachers are correcting answer sheets. Which of them is practicing Active Sympathy?
a] Monal – “How can I correct papers fast? There should be some AI technology to do
this faster.”
b] Sheetal – “How to give feedback in the paper so that the student learns to answer these
questions better?”

18. When designing a new lab coat for physicians and doctors, who is focusing on ‘experiential
value’?
a] Radhika: The coat should be comfortable to use and not disturb the physician/ doctor
while wearing it.
b] Latif: The coat should have lots of pockets and space to keep items like pen, notepad,
torchlight, etc.

Section C

Instructions: This section has 5 questions. All questions are compulsory. Each question has 3 or 4
statements and 4 possible option choices. Choose ONLY ONE option (out of the 4 given) and mark it
on the answer sheet given to you.
Marks: 10

19. Which of these statements is demonstrating Growth Identity? (Choose only one option that
is most appropriate out of the four given).
1. “I started learning music and by practicing every day I have been able to improve my
pitch and stamina.”
2. “I am a dietician and expertise in my area is defined by the number of clients I have,
rather than how much I know about my subject.”
3. “I opened a Pizza Cafe by experimenting with different types of flours, sauces, and
cheese. I now want to visit Italy to understand how authentic and traditional pizzas are
made.”
4. “I want to gain in-depth knowledge in electrical systems of elevators but don’t know
what to do next.”
a] 1 & 3 b] 2 & 4 c] 1 & 2 d] 1 & 4

20. What is the pathway a Contributor Changemaker can take in his career to make maximum
contributions? (Rank in the order of most contributive to least contributive option.)
1. Connect with other people in the field to work together.
2. Make significant donations to a cause.
3. Take up a cause and work dedicatedly towards bringing social change.
4. Start a business around social change.
a] 1-2-3-4 b] 3-4-1-2 c] 4-1-3-2 d] 1-3-4-2

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21. Identify the approaches that lead to sustainable success in any career one chooses. (Choose
only one option that is most appropriate out of the four given).
1. Meeting targets and deadlines on time.
2. Every time you get an opportunity, please your immediate boss to be in their good
books.
3. Spending time every week learning something new that is outside your area of
expertise.
4. Finding out what is the goal behind any work you do and who is going to be impacted
by it.
a] 1 & 2 b] 1 & 3 c] 2 & 4 d] 3 & 4

22. You are unhappy with the quality of the hostel mess food in your college. What are you
likely to do about it? (Rank in the order of most contributive to least contributive option.)
1. Find an alternate hotel from where you can order food.
2. Work with the hostel mess cooks to find out 2-3 ways in which they can improve the
food.
3. Speak with the student council and college administration on the decreasing quality of
mess food, asking them to take some action.
4. Just ignore it as college will be over in just a few years.
a] 2-3-1-4 b] 1-2-3-4 c] 3-1-2-4 d] 3-2-1-4

23. Neerja has been given a project that she has done many times before. How should she go
about it? (Rank in the order of most contributive to least contributive option.)
1. See in which parts of the project she can try something new and improve that part.
2. Get to work immediately without wasting much time and do it in the same way as
before.
3. Think of what else she could add on to her project if only she had more time.
4. Even though she has done it several times before, she can re-look at the project goals
and think afresh on how to approach it differently.
a] 2-3-1-4 b] 3-4-1-2 c] 1-2-4-3 d] 4-1-3-2

Section D

Instructions: There are 10 questions in this section. All questions are compulsory. Each question has 3
options. Select ONLY ONE option that you feel is the most appropriate and mark it on the answer sheet
given to you.
Marks: 30

24. Which of these people is demonstrating a Growth Identity the most?

a] Delawar: “As a sports journalist, I am willing to write articles on any area beyond
sports after doing thorough research in the area.”
b] Almas: “My career started with a corporate job where I was a manager. Then when I
helped a friend start a restaurant, I became a business- builder. These have helped me
to develop my family business.”
c] Bamin: “I was given a placement offer as a Sales Representative. But I rejected it, as I
am a pharmaceutical graduate, and this is where my education and training is.”

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25. Saru has a sales job in a company that manufactures furniture. She plans to develop some
skills to improve her sales. Which of the following roots should she focus on developing?
a] Saru can develop her knowledge of the product that she sells so that she can be
confident while selling the product.
b] Saru can develop her ability to understand the needs of her customers to provide
accurate solutions for them.
c] Saru can develop her sales skills to meet quarterly targets.

26. There is need for close coordination between different departments of a company
because:
a] One department may have information which can be useful for the other department.
b] That is what is expected as they are part of the same company.
c] Different departments bring different perspectives to understand and solve problems
faced by the company.

27. We feel successful when students from our country win the Science Olympiad because –
a] More and more students will develop scientific thinking.
b] We are better than students from other countries.
c] More and more students will improve their school performance, especially their marks
in science subjects.

28. Sushma is a manager in the customer service department of a large software company.
Which of the following capabilities can she develop in her team using Imaginative
Sympathy?
a] To be able to handle more customer calls in a day.
b] To be able to think and find answers without relying on other teams.
c] To be able to keep the needs of the customer as the main focus of their thinking.

29. Tengoni is a skilled and experienced farmer. She approaches her work in several ways. If
she approached her work as a Researcher & Knowledge Builder, then what would she focus
on?
a] She could set up rural camps for tourists and student groups.
b] She could find out new varieties of crop that can grow on their land.
c] She could understand what issues other farmers in the community are facing and
empower them.

30. Sanjay joins a consultancy where it is the norm to have long working hours, demanding
clients, and tight deadlines. Sanjay is new to such a work environment and is not sure how
to deal with it. What would you advise Sanjay to help him deal with the situation?
a] It is okay for you to feel overwhelmed with the situation. Make sure you inform your
manager how difficult you are finding the situation.
b] Make an action plan on how to manage your work; you can share it with your
manager and ask him for his suggestions on how to make it better.
c] Wait for your manager to guide you on how to deal with this kind of situation.

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31. Cities are becoming more and more crowded. The existing facilities (e.g. transport,
housing) are not able to support the increasing population. As a Contributor, what would
you suggest?
a] Try out different solutions to find which ones are most appropriate for our cities.
b] Take the solution which has worked in another country and make it work here.
c] Until the population is controlled, there cannot be any effective solution to this
problem.

32. Ria worked hard on a project, but because of budget constraints her company did not
launch the project. Which of these responses show Contributor approach to this situation?
a] “I put in so much effort in this project and it didn't even matter. The lesson I have learnt
is to put in effort only when a project actually starts.”
b] “It was a good experience but no point in thinking about what has already happened.
It is best to focus on the next project.”
c] “I do feel sad that the project got dropped, but it was worth it as I got to learn a lot
along the way.”

33. A popular actor stopped endorsing a Paan Masala brand after his son asked him, “Why do
you support poison?”. Which of these statements demonstrate Trust Conduct the most?
a] “Other youngsters like my son could get influenced by what I say. So, I have to be
careful.”
b] “I don’t want my son to face any controversy or negative publicity because of what I
do.”
c] “I must support and endorse products & causes that I believe in as what I say or do can
have consequences on others.”

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 Seat No.: _____ Enrolment No. _____________

GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

B.PHARM - SEMESTER–5 EXAMINATION – WINTER -2023

Subject Code: BP506TP Date: 16/12/2023

Subject Name: Contributor Personality Development Program
Time:10.30 a.m. to 1.30 p.m. Total Marks: 80
Instructions:

1. Use only OMR to answer this question paper.

2. Attempt all section.
3. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
4. Figures to the right indicate full marks.
5. Student has to darken the circle in OMR answer sheet with the same serial number as per
the serial number of question paper.

Section A

Instructions: This section has 2 case scenarios. Read carefully before answering the
subsequent questions. There are 8 questions in this section. All questions are compulsory. Each
question has 3 or 2 options. Choose ONLY ONE option which you consider the most
appropriate and mark it on the answer sheet given to you.
Marks: 20
Case 1:

A resident of the Morena district of Madhya Pradesh, Manoj Sharma faced many tough times on his
way to becoming a police officer. His financial condition was not good, he had to take up odd jobs to
support his family while he was preparing for the UPSC examination. But, he didn't give up and divided
his days accordingly where he worked all day, studied at night and slept only for 3 hours! He kept
working hard to pass the exam to become an IPS officer. After three failed attempts, he finally cleared
on his fourth attempt.
He showed that no matter how tough things get if you keep trying, you can make your dreams come
true. Now, he's an example for others who want to achieve their goals, proving that with determination,
you can overcome any challenge.

Source: https://www.indiatimes.com/ ; 27th October, 2023

1. Manoj decided to support his family while he was preparing for his exam. How did he
apply Creator Thinking to deal with the situation?
a] He applied Creator Thinking by feeling that even though he had difficulties, yet he had
no choice but to support his family because of their financial condition.
b] He applied Creator Thinking by not letting constraints stop him. He overcame the
constraint of time by working during the day and studying at night.

2. Manoj developed his I-Can confidence the most when –

a] He decided to work and study for his exam in order to support his family.
b] He decided to give the difficult exam for the fourth time.
c] He decided to give the difficult exam to become an IPS officer.

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3. According to you, what was the best that Manoj could do to improve?
a] He could have continued to practice writing answers from past question papers.
b] He could have practiced writing answers and then shown them to his seniors for their
feedback for improving his answers.
c] After each attempt, he could have tried to not only understand where his gaps were but
also how to improve the quality of his answers.

4. Learning from Manoj Kumar’s example, what would you do if you faced any problem in
life?
a] I will take it upon myself to solve the challenge.
b] I will decide to ask for help as it will be too difficult for me to solve the problem on
my own.

Case 2:

E. Sreedharan, the “Metro Man,” transformed public transport in India. Sreedharan

successfully completed the challenging Konkan Railway project, showcasing his dedication
and problem-solving skills. He built the capacity to solve tough technical problems that came
up in his projects.
His way of working focuses on being clear, responsible, and finishing projects on time,
setting high standards for building things. E. Sreedharan cared for the public by making buses
and trains better and safer, finishing his work on time, and always thinking about what would
be good for the people. He believes that teamwork and careful planning are crucial.
Even at 88, Sreedharan's story inspires us, showing the strength of staying determined,
honest, and caring about the public. In his own words, “If one option isn't available, that
shouldn't stop you from exploring other possibilities!”

5. What did Sreedharan do when he faced challenges while working on his projects?
a] He built the capacity to solve challenges.
b] He ensured that all his projects were finished on time.

6. Which of these is a ‘root’ of Sreedharan’s success?

a] He developed the persistence to stay with the goal he had chosen & continuously learnt
on his own without giving up.
b] He is considered an expert who is known for tackling and successfully completing
challenging projects.

7. As a Contributor, how would Sreedharan think in Enlightened Self-interest?

a] As a leader, he would work day and night to achieve his goals, at the cost of his health.
b] As a leader, he would be committed to improve public transportation and grow as an
engineer.
c] As a leader, he would be willing to change timelines if he / his team faced difficult
circumstances that could stop the work.

8. If you are one of the engineers in Sreedharan’s team, what crucial advice would you pass
on to a newcomer that you learnt from him?
a] “It is your responsibility to prioritize the convenience and safety of the people and then
take actions.”
b] “It is your responsibility to finish your daily tasks on time.”
c] “It is your responsibility to provide a concrete solution to the problems that the team
faces.”

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 Section B

Instructions: There are 10 questions in this section. All questions are compulsory. Each
question has 2 statements. Select ONLY ONE statement that you feel is closest to your thinking
and mark it on the answer sheet given to you.
Marks: 20
9. What is a key quality of a Contributor Achiever?
a] They are focused on winning and coming first at any cost.
b] They are highly goal focused and can do whatever it takes to accomplish any goal.

10. Which of these is true about Contributors?

a] Contributors create value in anything they do or in any role they play.
b] Contributors donate money and provide charity for people in need.

11. There is a debate on what kind of people should work in advertising firms. Which side of
the argument would you prefer?
a] Any person who believes that they are inherently creative, can do such work.
b] Any person who has the confidence that he can become creative, can take up such
work.

12. Which one of these is the most essential for using our Power to Contribute?
a] Having good financial support and resources.
b] Being able to identify and leverage opportunities in the roles we play.

13. a] “I need to be a contributor so that I can serve the poor and the needy.”
b] “I want to be a contributor so that I strengthen myself and others.”

14. When making a product, which of these statements would you agree with?
a] The quality of the product is not as important as completing the task on time.
b] The quality of the product is as important as making it useful for the user.

15. a] Software programmers should be focused on becoming more user-friendly in their

work. Only then can they become useful.
b] Software programmers should be focused on updating their skills with latest
programming languages and technologies. Only then can they build practical solutions.

16. a] When organizing a party, I should arrange a variety of food items for the guests.
b] When organizing a party, I should arrange for food items that the guests will like.

17. Whenever Arya finds a topic difficult to study –

a] She studies it and then tries to explain it to her friend in her own words.
b] She skips it and studies other topics that she is comfortable with.

18. Sonu has been selected to represent his organization at a conference. He is recognizing
human & social value if he says –

a] “Getting selected for this program has boosted my self-confidence.”

b] “This is a great opportunity to build my network.”

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 Section C

Instructions: This section has 5 questions. All questions are compulsory. Each question has 3
or 4 statements and 4 possible option choices. Choose ONLY ONE option (out of the 4 given)
and mark it on the answer sheet given to you.

Marks: 10
19. Maze of Consequences is a tool that helps you to ________ . (You can choose more than
one statement.)
1. Think strategically about possible consequences in a situation.
2. Understand the full impact of any action on other people.
3. Climb the Ladder of Active Sympathy
a] 1 b] 2 c] 1 & 2 d] 1, 2, & 3

20. Identify the statements that demonstrate a Creator of Destiny response to their situation.
(You can choose more than one statement.)
1. A student says, “It is summertime, and the electricity will get cut frequently at home.
I should try to find a public library where I can study uninterrupted.”
2. A sweeper says, “It is so difficult to maintain a clean street. I do my work well but
people just come and dirty it. I can't keep it 100% clean!”
3. A researcher says, “This vaccine is proving to be very complicated to develop.
However, if I persist through this challenging phase and find a way out, the benefits
will be worth the effort and can impact so many lives!”
4. A young businessman says, “My family forced me to join the family business, and
now it is not doing well. It would have been better if I had found a corporate job. Now
I am left in between - without a business or a job!”
a] 1 & 2 b] 2 & 4 c] 3 & 4 d] 1 & 3

21. Asha has written a fiction book. Her book has been rejected by a few publishers. Which of
the following statements show that she has “stronger roots”? (You can choose more than
one statement.)
1. “I need to make it to the list of ‘Top 10 Authors of India’ as that is my goal.”
2. “I cannot deal with one more rejection from another publisher.”
3. “I will get my book reviewed by a knowledgeable person to see if I can make any
improvements from my side.”
4. “I have researched well for the book & learnt in the process as well. I can continue to
look for other publishers.”
a] 2 & 3 b] 3 & 4 c] 1 & 4 d] 2

22. A bank official has to evaluate loan applications in large numbers. Her decision will decide
whether the applicant’s loan gets approved or not. If she was a Contributor, which of these
questions would she NOT ask? (You can choose more than one statement.)
1. How will this loan affect the applicant’s future?
2. Who will recognize and appreciate my work?
3. How many loan applications can we process without errors?
4. What is the value and meaning of my work and role?
a] 2 & 3 b] 1 & 4 c] 1 & 3 d] 4

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23. Which of the options stated below would need Enlightened Self-Interest thinking to work
and function smoothly and effectively? (You can choose more than one statement.)
1. A football team.
2. A government research lab.
3. A forest officer.
4. A construction manager.
a] 1 b] 4 c] 2 & 3 d] All - 1, 2, 3, & 4

Section D

Instructions: There are 10 questions in this section. All questions are compulsory. Each
question has 3 options. Select ONLY ONE option that you feel is the most appropriate and
mark it on the answer sheet given to you.
Marks: 30

24. A team of Medical Representatives (MRs) of a Pharmaceutical company are being trained
on how to sell a new medicine to doctors. They are asked to promise a full money back
guarantee if the doctor feels the medicine is not working. What will a Contributor MR
(who believes that trust is important) think?
a] What will be the economic impact on the company and the doctors when there is a full
money-back guarantee?
b] What will be the impact on doctors, patients, the public, etc. both in the short term and
in the long run due to such a policy?
c] What will be the impact on sales of the medicine in the market?

25. A Non-Governmental Organization which works for children’s education in

underprivileged areas finds out that children are not attending school because they are
helping their families in the agricultural fields. They appoint Shankar to reduce school
dropouts. As a Contributor, what can Shankar choose to do?
a] He can follow the guidelines given by the supervisor and sincerely make as many home
visits in the day as possible to educate the parents.
b] He can try to convince the children to attend school as it is their right – instead of going
to the fields.
c] He can meet the families to understand the situation and find a solution that addresses
the concerns of parents, school, and children.

26. Jayesh’s project deadline is 2 days away and a lot of pieces are still not completed. If he is
a Solution Thinker what would he focus on first?
a] How much time, resources, and people do we have?
b] What are all the pieces to be completed? What are the constraints in the situation?
c] What is the project goal? Does every team member know their contribution and role
clearly?

27. Dr APJ Abdul Kalam was a true Knowledge Builder in the field of science. According to
you, which of the following is the most valuable contribution he sought to make through
this career pathway?
a] To lead large space missions.
b] To develop the field of space research itself.
c] To become a leading space scientist.

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28. Which of these people is demonstrating a Growth Identity the most?
a] Delawar: “As a sports journalist, I am willing to write articles on any area beyond
sports after doing thorough research in the area.”
b] Almas: “My career started with a corporate job where I was a manager. Then when I
helped a friend start a restaurant, I became a business-builder. These have helped me
to develop my family business.”
c] Bamin: “I was given a placement offer as a Sales Representative. But I rejected it as I
am a pharmaceutical graduate, and this is where my education and training is.”

29. Pooma keeps breaking people's trust in small ways (e.g., she is not transparent, she
overpromises and under delivers, she exaggerates the reality on the ground, etc.). Which
of these is the worst consequence that Pooma may have to face?
a] Pooma may lose out on long-term friendships.
b] Others will find it difficult to trust Pooma with responsibilities.
c] Pooma may build the reputation of being 'street smart'.

30. Firoz worked really hard on a project, but because of the budget constraints his company
dropped the whole project. Which of these responses demonstrates a Contributor approach
to this situation?
a] “I put in so much effort in this project and it didn't even matter. The lesson I have learnt
is to put in effort once the project actually starts.”
b] “There is no point in thinking about what has already happened, it is best to focus on
the next project.”
c] “I do feel sad that the project got dropped, but the journey is memorable for me as I
got to learn a lot.”

31. Which of these actions best describe Enlightened Self-Interest thinking?

a] Drithi works sincerely every day to meet her targets.
b] Aarav acknowledges every member on his team when receiving an award for Star
Performer of the Month'.
c] Zeeshan stays back after every basketball practice to work on his skills and help others
because each one’s performance will affect the performance of the team.

32. Shiromi has been given a project that she has done many times before. Which is the best
way for her to approach work which may be repetitive and monotonous for her now?
a] See in which parts of the project she can try something new or different to make it
better.
b] Get to work immediately without wasting much time as she has done it many times
before.
c] If time permits, explore other methods she could use to work on the project.

33. Paras is deciding on an idea for starting his own business. Which among this is a solution-
thinking approach to it?
a] Considering the interests of the various stakeholder groups that might be involved and
then deciding the service.
b] Doing a thorough research to identify a problem that people are facing and providing
a service that resolves the problem in innovative ways.
c] Identifying what financial value will the product/ service generate in the market.

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 Seat No.: _____ Enrolment No. _____________

GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

B.PHARM - SEMESTER– 5 EXAMINATION – SUMMER -2023

Subject Code: BP506TP Date: 26/06/2023

Subject Name: Contributor Personality Development Program
Time: 02.30 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. Total Marks: 80
Instructions:
1. Use Only OMR to answer this question paper
2. Attempt all section.
3. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
4. Figures to the right indicate full marks.
5. Student has to darken the circle in OMR answer sheet with the same serial number as
per the Serial number of question paper.

Section A

Instructions: This section has 2 case scenarios. Read carefully before answering the
subsequent questions. There are 8 questions in this section. All questions are compulsory. Each
question has 3 or 2 options. Choose ONLY ONE option which you consider the most
appropriate and mark it on the answer sheet given to you.
Marks: 20

Case 1:

Dr. Anant Pandhare and 10 other dedicated doctors decided to work not just for their livelihood but to
give something back to the society. They started with a small ten-bed hospital in Aurangabad district of
Maharashtra. The doctors borrowed money from their families, and they decided to manage their life on
minimum income, which set an example for other doctors. This further strengthened Dr. Pandhare and
his team’s vision to provide excellent medical services at affordable costs to the common man.
After nearly 22 years, they now serve more than 25 lakh poor patients. Today, they have taken up several
initiatives that aim at looking after the overall healthcare, providing education, and empowering people
in rural villages of Maharashtra.

Source: www.indoamerican-news.com; 09th January 2022.

1. The doctors in Dr. Pandhare’s team decided to manage their life on minimum income to
start a hospital in rural Maharashtra. As contributors, what could be their thinking while
doing so?
a] The people in villages are more prone to illness and have no healthcare facility.
b] The hospital can be a starting point to bring about a change in rural society.

2. In your view, which Career Pathway was Dr. Pandhare demonstrating?

a] As a Changemaker-Entrepreneur, who is improving the health conditions of rural
areas to impact people in the community.
b] As a Changemaker who is helping the poor to get healthcare facilities.
c] As a Professional Achiever who is practicing his profession and reaching out to more
people in order to provide medical support.

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3. What is the deepest value that you can create as a doctor?
a] Be associated with many hospitals and clinics to reach out to more patients.
b] Guide people such that they lead healthier lifestyles and avoid falling ill.
c] Provide appropriate treatment and a caring experience to all patients.

4. What do you learn from Mr. Pandhare’s example?

a] If I decide and commit to a cause, necessary resources will find their way to help meet
the goals.
b] Once I have a team of dedicated people committed to a cause, any change is possible.

Case 2:

Married and relocated to Hyderabad at a tender age of 18, Madhukanta Bhatt focused on handling
the house and bringing up her children. She has always wanted to take up sewing, but buying a
machine was too expensive at that time. She saved up money from her household expenses, bought
herself a machine. However, she was not able to afford formal training on sewing. She then learnt
the art of sewing, cutting and designing her clothes through observation.

She wanted to reduce textile waste and the use of plastic from Earth. So, she sourced her fabric from
tailors and started making cloth bags and other eco-friendly products that she distributed to people
for free. So far, she has distributed 35,000 bags all across Hyderabad and wishes to continue making
more items. At the age of 93, she doesn’t want to retire. She says – “I love stitching and this way I
can contribute to saving the planet.”

Source: www.thebetterindia.com; April 22, 2023

5. Madhukanta chose the Innovator & Creator Career Development Pathway. What do you
think was the highest level of contribution made by her?
a] She was able to follow her passion by learning the art of sewing and therefore she was
able to see her potential as a person.
b] She was able to create products that are useful for people while also reducing the use
of plastic and textile waste.
c] She made cloth bags and distributed them for free to people.

6. Which of the two statements do you agree with the most?

a] Madhukanta’s confidence came from her desire and dream to learn sewing.
b] Madhukanta’s confidence came from the efforts she took to translate her dream into
reality one step at a time.

7. From not knowing sewing at all to creating value for people & the environment,
Madhukanta has come a long way. Which of these is a root of her success?
a] Madhukanta learnt how to save production costs by sourcing the fabric directly from
tailors.
b] Madhukanta developed the persistence to stay with the goal she had chosen &
continuously learnt on her own without giving up.

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8. Taking inspiration from Madhukanta’s Creator Response to the situation, how would you
respond if you faced challenges while looking for a job?
a] “I would take responsibility for finding new ways to reach out to employers and build
my capabilities to become the best potential candidate for the job.”
b] “I would wait for the condition in the job market to improve and then reach out to
employers through my network to see if there is any opening.”
c] “I would apply for each and every job because I may get a call back from anywhere
and get selected.”

Section B

Instructions: There are 10 questions in this section. All questions are compulsory. Each
question has 2 statements. Select ONLY ONE statement that you feel is closest to your thinking
and mark it on the answer sheet given to you.
Marks: 20

9. a] To have a start-up, the Founder should be clear about what unique problem she is
addressing, what she may have to learn and focus on to build the company and then
work step by step to achieve it.
b] To have a start-up, one should learn how to create a unique pitch to impress funders to
get a high investment.

10. Two students have completed their Semester exams. Who is growing in
a focused direction?
a] Malti: “During this semester, I found out my own way to study my subjects efficiently
as I wanted to score high marks in all subjects.”
b] Ratan: “I am happy that this semester is finally over - I had a good time with my friends
and I even topped in Fluid Mechanics.”

11. a] When I go for a new internship, I make sure to find out what are the project goals to
be met by me & the team.
b] When I go for a new internship, I make sure to know what my financial compensation
will be at the end of it.

12. Which student is demonstrating an ‘I CAN’ approach?

a] Student 1: “Why choose a project topic that I already know is difficult?”
b] Student 2: “Why not choose a project topic that is completely new to me and which I
don’t know about?”

13. The Supreme Court passes a judgment on women’s equal enrollment in the armed forces.
A journalist writes an article in the newspaper about the importance of accepting women
professionals & their strengths. She is a Contributor because –
a] She is trying to bring change through her work.
b] The article was well-timed with the Supreme Court judgment gaining a high
readership.

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14. A senior nurse is welcoming a new joinee in her hospital. Which advice is more important
for her to give the newcomer?
a] It is your responsibility to make each, and every patient feel cared for during their
treatment.
b] It is your responsibility to keep the patient’s medications in the correct order every
day.

15. You notice that women labourers beg for money from foreign tourists. What is their
concern that needs to be addressed?
a] The concern that they are not earning enough money through the work they are doing.
b] The concern that rich foreign tourists are not giving money to poor people like them.

16. Two friends are invited to watch a Live cricket match with celebrities and other cricket
stars for 1 hour. Who amongst them is showing ‘transactional value’?
a] Niket – “I will never forget this match! It was such a memorable time interacting with
some of the cricket stars.”
b] Lakshmi – “I took a lot of photos for posting on Instagram! It was perfect for getting
more followers on my social media page.”

17. Smita has to choose one subject as an elective. What criteria can she use?
a] She can choose by thinking for herself so that she selects the elective most suitable to
her.
b] She can choose what her close friends have selected so she will be motivated to attend
the course with them.

18. When you want to design a solution to a problem, the best strategy to use is –
a] Analyse the constraints like people, time, money etc. and find a way to get more
resources to solve the problem.
b] Study the goal, and find alternative solutions that can best achieve the goal within the
given constraints like people, time, money, etc.

Section C

Instructions: This section has 5 questions. All questions are compulsory. Each question has 4
statements and 4 possible option choices. Choose ONLY ONE option (out of the 4 given) and
mark it on the answer sheet given to you.

Marks: 10

19. Binita wants to make a website to increase the credibility of her business and also increase
sales. Owing to budget constraints, she needs to make it on her own. Below are some ways
that Binita can make the website. Which approach will help her Engage Deeply? (Rank the
statements in the order of most contributive option to least contributive option).
1. Start with making a basic website and depending on how it is received she can make
it better.
2. Make an original website by writing content, doing a photoshoot, and identifying
platforms that are best suited for her website.
3. Visualize the kind of website that will meet her objectives and work towards building
a website that can continuously be upgraded, taking help if required.

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 4. Look at other competitor websites and use their pictures and text to make her own
website on a free platform available as that will save her time & money.
a] 1-3-2-4 b] 3-1-4-2 c] 3-2-1-4 d] 2-4-3-1

20. Internet service providers have a lot of personal information about subscribers like you.
Why shouldn’t they provide this data to others? (Rank the statements in the order of most
contributive option to least contributive option).
1. Subscribers have not given their permission to do so.
2. They will lose the loyalty of their subscribers and the number of subscriptions.
3. It is not said, but it is expected by subscribers that their personal information shall not
be shared.
4. The data can be misused by someone else for their own gains.
a] 3-2-1-4 b] 3-1-2-4 c] 3-1-2-4 d] 3-1-4-2

21. The most senior employee, Rathod, has been told by the boss to attend the ‘Behaviour
Change’ program organised by the HR team. Which of these thoughts will help him widen
his I CAN zone? (Rank the statements from most contributor to least contributor)
1. “Let me be open to new ways of thinking and doing my work.”
2. “Let me participate in the program to get some new ideas.”
3. “I don’t need such training. Experience is more valuable than these new ideas.”
4. “I could add my realistic and practical tips based on my experiences to such a
program.”
a] 1-4-2-3 b] 1-2-4-3 c] 2-4-3-1 d] 4-2-3-1

22. Swaraj and his friends are hosting a ‘proper waste disposal’ awareness campaign in their
neighborhood. If they were expanding their Power to Contribute through their role, what
goal would they focus on? (Rank in order of most contributive to least contributive option)
1. Ensure people understand the idea of waste disposal and its importance.
2. Spread the idea of their campaign to as many people as possible.
3. Gain publicity and get more opportunities to organize such events.
4. Convince more people/volunteers to join their campaign team.
a] 4-1-3-2 b] 4-1-2-3 c] 1-4-2-3 d] 1-2-4-3

23. Suketu wants to pursue his higher studies in a world class university. The first University
on his list sends him a rejection letter. He can respond in different ways. (Rank in order
of most contributive to least contributive statement)
1. Understand what needs to be improved for the next application.
2. Write a review about the University warning other students like him to be careful and
if possible, avoid applying there.
3. Write about his experience in a blog so that others like him can learn from it.
4. Accept the rejection and believe that others are more capable than him.
a] 1- 3-2-4 b] 1-2-3-4 c] 3-4-2-1 d] 2-1-3-4

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 Section D

Instructions: There are 10 questions in this section. All questions are compulsory. Each
question has 3 options. Select ONLY ONE option that you feel is the most appropriate and
mark it on the answer sheet given to you.
Marks: 30

24. Saru has a sales job in a company that manufactures furniture. She plans to develop some
skills to improve her sales. Which of the following roots should she focus on developing?
a] Saru can develop her knowledge of the product that she sells so that she can be
confident while selling the product.
b] Saru can develop her ability to understand the needs of her customers to provide
accurate solutions for them.
c] Saru can develop her skills to convince people, to close the deals and thus meet
quarterly targets.

25. Bike riders often ride very carelessly on Indian roads. If they think like Contributors, how
would they think?
a] “I should take responsibility to follow traffic rules and regulations.”
b] “I should be concerned for everyone who uses the road.”
c] “I should avoid getting caught by traffic police and paying fines.”

26. Aki is a music composer. Which of these is the highest contribution that Aki can make as
a Professional Achiever?
a] He can give talks in music institutes across the country so that people know about him.
b] He can spend many hours practicing to perfect his music style and set new standards
in music composition.
c] He can create a YouTube channel where he can video log (vlog) his journey of
becoming a good music composer.

27. When a Solution Thinker is presented with a problem e.g., printer is not working properly
in office, what is he likely to say?
a] Why not do what is obvious like avoid using the office printer for one day?
b] Why not bring it to the notice of the people who are responsible for solving such
problems, like the IT department?
c] Why not take it up as a challenge to solve and see what can be done to get the printer
working?

28. Nitya has been selected as the Editor of the College magazine. She invites students to write
on social issues. What is the deepest value of doing such a thing? So that –
a] Students can feel proud to see their names in the magazine for their contributions.
b] More students are likely to enjoy reading/ writing for the magazine.
c] The perspectives of students are known.

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29. Sahil, an alumnus, appears for technical exams on behalf of students sitting for placements
on campus as his technical knowledge is very good. This is not allowed as per college or
company policies. What would you ask Sahil?
a] “Have you thought about the impact on other students who are appearing for the
recruitment process?”
b] “Is it that you need additional income, or you are being forced by your friends?”
c] “What if the school authorities find out?”

30. Dilip’s final project presentation is in two days. His team member, Prem tells Dilip that he
is not at all prepared for the presentation and asks Dilip to help him prepare. As a
Contributor, what should be the right way for Dilip to look at this situation?
a] Dilip should see this as an act of friendship even if it disturbs his preparation.
b] Dilip should see this as an opportunity to do his revision while preparing Prem for the
presentation.
c] Dilip should see this as a problem as it will affect the way he prepares for the
presentation.

31. You are planning to buy a handbag as a birthday gift for your grandmother. Which of these
responses will create a stronger bond between the two of you?
a] “This is Grandma's favorite color. Even though it is expensive, I’ll buy it as she will
love it.”
b] “Grandma has trouble with zippers and press button because of her weak fingers, I
think this one with a simple flap will be easy for her to use.”
c] “This bag looks so beautiful, and I have never seen Grandma with a bag like this, it's
unique. I love this.”

32. The professor asks students to undertake an internship for the final semester. The report of
the internship determines the grades in the course. At the internship, students find that they
are mostly ignored or given tasks like printing or copying. When it is time to submit the
report, which of the following students’ approach would you follow?
a] Anil: “In my report, I'll just write about what I have observed and put down those as if
I had done that work.”
b] Sneha: “For my report, I can talk with my batchmates who did the same internship and
put down our common learnings.”
c] Kanika: “In my report, I will share what tasks were assigned and try to articulate my
learnings during the internship.”

33. An older gentleman is waiting in line to get a Covid vaccine shot in a mass vaccination
drive. Which response demonstrates the highest response on the Ladder of Active
Sympathy?
a] Putting a chair to ease his discomfort.
b] Guiding the person to organize a vaccination drive in his own colony with the help of
the hospital.
c] Requesting the hospital management to start a separate line for elderly people.

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Seat No.: _____ Enrolment No. _____________

GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

B.Ph. - SEMESTER–V • EXAMINATION – WINTER -2022

Subject Code: BP506TP Date: 04/01/2023

Subject Name: Contributor Personality Development Program
Time: 10:30am to 01:30pm Total Marks: 80
Instructions:
1. Use Only OMR to answer this question paper
2. Attempt all section.
3. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
4. Figures to the right indicate full marks.
5. Student has to darken the circle in OMR answer sheet with the same serial number as per the
Serial number of question paper.

Section A

Instructions: This section has 2 case scenarios. Read carefully before answering the
subsequent questions. There are 8 questions in this section. All questions are compulsory. Each
question has 3 or 2 options. Choose ONLY ONE option which you consider the most
appropriate and mark it on the answer sheet given to you.
Marks: 20
Case 1:

In 2017, the Maharashtra Government was going to make some drastic architectural changes
to its buildings to reduce the total energy consumption of the State. In an attempt to save
₹119 crore a year, they were going to make all the existing 5,020 government buildings
energy efficient. This was part of the Centre’s initiative to ‘Make India Energy Efficient.'

Source: Indian Express, Oct 2017.

1. Identify the team member who thinks like a Contributor.

a] Ranjit: “This kind of a project is new for me. and I am excited to grow and learn as the
project unfolds.”
b] Deep: “This kind of a project isn’t my area of work, so there is not much I can add to
my expertise from it.”

2. Who do you think would benefit the most by this initiative?

a] The government (as all the profits will go to them).
b] The people staying in government buildings (as their overall energy costs will reduce).
c] The entire nation (because energy will be conserved, and the pollution levels will
drop).

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3. The team has been assigned a large-scale project for the first time. Whose understanding
of the project is likely to be the deepest?
a] Dinesh relies on his existing knowledge about the project and works on tasks assigned
to him.
b] Sharvil researches on large-scale projects and develops his own understanding of them.
He discusses his ideas with his team and improves on them.
c] Shaurya relies on his colleague’s knowledge about the project and works closely with
him.

4. If there are too many obstacles in implementing this initiative, what would be the best thing to
do?
a] Project managers should re-think about starting such a project.
b] Project managers should re-think the approach to achieve the project goal.

Case 2:
When Bhavish Aggarwal refused to pay extra fare, he was abandoned by the driver of his
taxi in the middle of his journey. This incident made him realize that there is a need to resolve
the transportation problems in the country. Along with Ankit Bhati, he founded Ola Cabs in
2010 - a mobile application for personal transportation in India. Through Ola, people could
easily book a taxi ride from their mobile phones. By 2014, the company could raise millions
of dollars of funds and expanded to a network of more than 200,000 cars across 85 cities.
The success achieved by these young entrepreneurs has been phenomenal.

Source: Business Connect, June 2021.

5. Identify the highest level of Contribution made by the founders of Ola Cabs.
a] They re-imagined public transportation in the country to make citizens’ lives easier.
b] They created employment possibilities for taxi drivers across the country.
c] They learned how to run a profitable business.

6. What was important for Bhavish in order to unleash his Power to Contribute?
a] To look for other successful public transportation apps and models.
b] To identify how he could contribute to the stakeholders.

7. Taking inspiration from Bhavish's Creator Response to the situation, how would you
respond if the job market is down, and you face challenges while looking for a job?
a] “I would take responsibility for finding new ways to reach out to employers and build
my capabilities to become the best potential candidate for the job.”
b] “I would wait for the condition in the job market to improve and then reach out to
employers through my network to see if there is any opening.”
c] “I would apply for each and every job because I may get a call back from anywhere
and get selected.”

8. As a Contributor taxi driver, it is important to demonstrate Trust Conduct in my

interpersonal interactions with my customers because –
a] It helps me build my image as a trustworthy person.
b] It helps customers rely on what I say to them.

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 Section B

Instructions: There are 10 questions in this section. All questions are compulsory. Each
question has 2 statements. Select ONLY ONE statement that you feel is closest to your thinking
and mark it on the answer sheet given to you.
Marks: 20
9. Choose the I-Can thinking –
a] Anish: “My parents insist that I should do some household chores, but I cannot because
I need to spend time studying.”
b] Smit: “I want to pursue a course in Data Science, but since I am weak in Statistics, I
will first work on understanding the basic concepts of Statistics.”

10. “I want to remain fit and healthy but am unable to find time while managing my family
and work. I am thinking of quitting my job so that I can focus on my health.”
a] This is a ‘practical’ response.
b] This is a ‘caged’ response.

11. Identify the fruit that Swara has received after being a leader for 9 years in the company –
a] Being appreciated and awarded for good performance throughout her career in the
company.
b] Having deep knowledge and expertise in her field.

12. Identify the Entrepreneurial Career Pathway.

a] A footballer who wants to start an academy where specially-abled children can learn
to play football.
b] A social worker working in an NGO, who wants to address the challenges in society
like poverty.

13. Opportunities to Contribute are open even to those who don’t have clear career plans.
a] True, we can contribute anywhere we go – be it in our career or in life.
b] False, unless we have a career plan, it is not possible to contribute.

14. “Maths is too tough for me. After my 10th Board exams, I will not take it up as a subject.”
a] This shows Solution Thinking as the student has arrived at an answer to the problem.
b] This shows that the student is avoiding to face the problem.

15. Ojaas has been given a complex assignment to complete. Identify the Contributor
approach –
a] At first, he can do whatever he can, show it to the teacher, and keep improving so that
by the time he submits his assignment, he would have understood the topic well.
b] He could solve the parts that he is familiar with and submit his assignment. The teacher
will be proud that he has done a part of the complex assignment.

16. What is most important for organizing a successful festival? The different committees –
a] Need to do each of their jobs well.
b] Need to work closely with each other.

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17. As a senior project manager, your advice to a new joinee in office would be –
a] Ensure that you find out about the client’s overall experience after the project is
completed.
b] Ensure that you know your part of the project and you complete it on time.

18. A music teacher spends more time with her talented students and leaves the rest of the class
to her assistants. What is your view?
a] She will be able to spot new talent only if she engages with all the students.
b] Her time is used best for grooming the talented students.

Section C

Instructions: This section has 5 questions. All questions are compulsory. Each question has 4
statements and 4 possible option choices. Choose ONLY ONE option (out of the 4 given) and
mark it on the answer sheet given to you.

Marks: 10
19. Anita is a high performer in her college. She wishes to help her classmates in subjects they
want to improve in. Which of the following choices are most contributive? (Rank the
different responses in the order of most contributive to least contributive.)
1. Give all her notes to her classmates so that they can study on their own.
2. Take short crash-course sessions for subjects that everyone needs to improve on.
3. Clarify everyone's doubts on a one-on-one basis.
4. Help only those students who will be able to improve and score well.
a] 4-1-2-3 b] 2-3-1-4 c] 2-1-4-3 d] 3-2-1-4

20. Farukh wants to pursue his passion for painting as his career. Which of these statements
are contributions that he can make as a Professional Achiever? (Choose the most
appropriate option out of the four given).
1. He can be recognized by showcasing his paintings in exhibitions across the country.
2. He can participate in multiple National and International level competitions to prove
to himself (and others) that he has made the right career choice.
3. He can be the ‘go to’ person in his field where other aspiring painters can go to him
for knowledge and guidance.
4. He can create his own painting style and set new standards of excellence.
a] 3 b] 3 & 4 c] 1 & 3 d] 2 & 3

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21. Which of these candidates has truly expanded their Power to Contribute as a Class
Representative? (Rank the different responses in the order of most contributive to least
contributive.)
1. “I want to make sure that my concerns are taken up by the Management of the college.”
2. “I hope to find solutions to challenges faced – not only by students, but also the
teachers, non-teaching staff, and the college overall.”
3. “My aim is to ensure that teachers don’t face any problem while doing their duties in
the college.”
4. “I want to ensure that I represent the students’ and teachers’ concerns to the
Management of the college in a fair and transparent manner.”
a] 2-1-4-3 b] 3-1-4-2 c] 2-4-3-1 d] 4-1-2-3

22. Which of these candidates recognises Utility Value the most while studying Maths for their
entrance exam? (Choose the most appropriate option from the four given).
1. Ram: “Solving these Maths problems will help me score well in my exams as the
remaining syllabus is based on these concepts.”
2. Sanju: “Why are they making me solve Maths problems – a subject that I do not enjoy
studying?”
3. Pritam: “With every difficult problem that I solve, I feel more confident than before!”
4. Diaan: “I have spent way too much money on taking extra classes to learn and practice
fundamentals.”
a] Pritam b] Pritam & Sanju c] Ram d] Diaan

23. A movie Director requests the public to not watch pirated copies of his new film. Given
below are ways in which the public responds. Identify the response that demonstrates Trust
Conduct. (Rank the different responses in the order of most contributive to least
contributive.)
1. “Only if we respect the Director’s request, will due credit reach the entire team who
has put in many months of effort.”
2. “We should see the reviews of the film and then decide where to watch the film.”
3. “As movie viewers, we have the right to decide and do what feels right to us, according
to our convenience.”
4. “As movie viewers, we should not let our convenience be a top priority.”
a] 1-3-4-2 b] 1-4-2-3 c] 2-4-3-1 d] 1-2-3-4

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 Section D

Instructions: There are 10 questions in this section. All questions are compulsory. Each
question has 3 options. Select ONLY ONE option that you feel is the most appropriate and
mark it on the answer sheet given to you.
Marks: 30

24. Sunita has joined a new organization. Her boss requests her to prepare and lead a meeting
scheduled with senior stakeholders of the organization. She is nervous as she has never
done this before. What should Sunita do?
a] Sunita can sit with a colleague and learn how to make an effective presentation for her
meeting.
b] Sunita can discuss with her boss about the subject of the meeting so that she knows
how to answer any questions in the meeting.
c] Sunita can spend time preparing thoroughly and practicing for the upcoming
presentation.

25. A researcher is part of a team working on a new vaccine that is tricky to develop. If he
chooses to take responsibility to deal with such situations, he can –
a] Focus on solving the challenge and start designing alternative ways to solve it.
b] Decide to report the problem to his seniors and await their orders.
c] Decide not to participate in any future project for developing new vaccines.

26. Sunjoy decides to join whichever regional football team offers him a position as he is
impatient and wants to avoid uncertainty of not being selected at all. What would be the
long-term consequence of such a decision?
a] He would not be able to leave this team even if other, better teams offer him a position.
b] He would lose the opportunity to build his patience.
c] He would not build the capability to adapt to new and ambiguous situations.

27. Manthan has started his new IT company. He is constantly looking for the right people to
implement and deliver projects on time in a reliable manner. He is developing as a –
a] Entrepreneur
b] Sustainer & Builder of Institutions
c] Changemaker

28. When writing a ‘Statement of Purpose’ (SOP) while applying for job, what would you
focus on?
a] Writing your aspirations in a clear and structured way, so that the hiring managers can
easily understand it.
b] Presenting yourself well through the SOP, so that you can make a good impression on
the hiring managers.
c] Writing the document perfectly with no errors, so that it is easy for the hiring managers
to read it.

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29. Narek tells his family that he wishes to eat healthy food at home rather than in a restaurant
on his birthday. What else can he choose to do to create maximum value possibilities in
this situation?
a] He can ensure that all family members sit together for the meal.
b] He can help to set up the table.
c] He can tell his family members that he does not expect any gifts.

30. Tanisha works in the Innovation Department of a mobile company. The team is innovating
one mobile component to decrease battery consumption. As a part of the team, how can
she contribute to the success of this project?
a] She can contribute by including some people from other departments who are willing
to take it forward.
b] She can contribute by doing her part of the work without mistakes in order to complete
the project.
c] She can contribute by taking guidance from experts and finding different ways to
experiment with it.

31. Thuna completes the housework only when her mother is unwell. Why do you think it is
important for Thuna to get involved in whatever else is happening in the house, irrespective
of her mother’s health?
a] Thuna needs to get involved so that her mother can relax knowing that her daughter is
managing the house.
b] Thuna needs to get involved so that her parents can be proud of her.
c] Thuna needs to get involved so she can help all the family members and also learn to
manage the house.

32. A team is looking for a new treatment for old age-related medical problems such as
Alzheimer’s disease. For the past three months they have not made much progress towards
finding a concrete solution. If they continue, how will it help them in the long run?
a] The team will not give up but continue with the research.
b] It will make the team members develop persistence and patience.
c] It will make the team believe that together they can find solutions to tougher challenges
in the future.

33. All students are working in multiple teams for an upcoming national seminar. The
sponsorship team hears that one of the big sponsors is withdrawing their funding for the
seminar. Which of these immediate actions would help to build trust between teams
organizing the seminar?
a] By giving a warning to all the teams that they may have to rethink their work based on
lesser funds.
b] By taking up the matter with the Principal and the Faculty in-charge immediately.
c] By starting to look for alternate sponsors so that other teams don’t have to change their
plans.

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Seat No.: _____ Enrolment No. _____________

GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

B.Ph. - SEMESTER– V EXAMINATION – SUMMER -2022

Subject Code: BP506TP Date: 10/06/2022

Subject Name: Contributor Personality Development Program
Time: 02:30pm to 05:30pm Total Marks: 80
Instructions:
1. Use Only OMR to answer this question paper
2. Attempt all section.
3. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
4. Figures to the right indicate full marks.
5. Student has to darken the circle in OMR answer sheet with the same serial number as per the
Serial number of question paper.

Section A

Instructions: This section has 2 case scenarios. Read carefully before answering the
subsequent questions. There are 8 questions in this section. All questions are compulsory.
Each question has 3 or 2 options. Choose ONLY ONE option which you consider the most
appropriate and mark it on the answer sheet given to you.
Marks: 20
Case 1:

The Human Resource and Development Ministry (MHRD) is likely to introduce the Common
Admission Test from the next academic session. As per the proposed New Education Policy
(NEP), the admission to over 300 undergraduate, postgraduate courses and Ph.D programmes
in 40 Public Universities may be done through this single entrance examination.
According to recommendations proposed in NEP 2020, candidates can take an aptitude test
and tests in specific subject multiple times in a year and the best examination score of all
attempts will be considered for admissions.

Source: The Hindu; June 7th 2019

1. What is your reaction to this news?

a] This is a brave solution to help tackle many challenges inherent in the old system.
b] Since other countries already have such a system, it is a solid step for us to take.
c] This will be so difficult for all, especially the test organizers. It has never been done
before.

2. According to you, what is the best aspect of the policy?

a] It will force all Boards & States to ensure their students have a base minimum
standard of knowledge.
b] That all students will be able to keep improving their scores.
c] That all students will be compared based on one test score.

3. a] MHRD should be extremely careful about including all stakeholders for the
implementation so that the transition is smooth.
b] MHRD should be extremely careful about implementing such policies. If anything
goes wrong, the whole country will protest.
4. Before implementing such a new policy, the ministry should find out –
a] How many students will actually attempt such a common exam?
b] How will it simplify the college application process for students?

Case 2:
Amol Yadav, a pilot, built a 6-seater aircraft on the terrace of his home in Mumbai over a
period of 19 years. In 2018, the Maharashtra government signed a Rs. 35,000 crore deal with
Yadav, to set up an aircraft manufacturing facility. The Prime Minister assured him of
support for his project.

Source: www.businesstoday.in ; February, 2018

5. When he started on the project what would have made him continue despite all the
difficulties he faced?
a] The excitement of finding newer and newer answers as he continued.
b] The determination that at least he is doing his best from his side.

6. What is the success in this story?

a] The capability he has built which will allow him to take up more complex challenges
for the country.
b] The joy of innovation and discovery.
c] The wide recognition he is receiving from everyone for his work.

7. When a scientist wants to succeed in a new project, he is likely to say –

a] “I must go deep into every detail of the subject.”
b] “I must try as much as I can.”
c] “I must not give up but seek help when there are challenges.”

8. What is your view about Mr. Yadav working on the terrace?

a] Working on the terrace is the reason why he took so long to finish the project.
b] Working on the terrace would have been a constraint that helped him to find
alternative answers.

Section B

Instructions: There are 10 questions in this section. All questions are compulsory. Each
question has 2 statements. Select ONLY ONE statement that you feel is closest to your
thinking and mark it on the answer sheet given to you.
Marks: 20

9. Joy, a chef, is facing the challenge of: His customers want quick meals that are also
healthy and delicious. What should he do?
a] Since he is clear about the goal, he can consider all the alternative approaches and
design the solution that combines the best ways.
b] He can analyse what are the constraints that stop him (and other chefs). This will
help him to study the problem better.
10. A local NGO has organized a cleanliness drive in a locality. Who is thinking about creating
value?
a] Varsha: “Let us start by cleaning the park. It will become hygienic for the children
who play there.”
b] Rahul: “Let us take photos while we are cleaning the park. It will show others the
value of our work.”

11. Just an hour before the final show, Pormin, a dress designer, sees that there is a minor
fault in one of his dresses. What should he do?
a] Make sure that the fault is corrected.
b] Not worry about it as it is a minor issue.

12. A salesperson is likely to be more successful at work when –

a] s/he executes a sale with high profits for the company.
b] s/he executes a sale that benefits both the company and the customer.

13. As a founder of a start-up, which of these software programmers would you want as your
team member?
a] The one who thinks that programming is nothing but a way of interacting with the
user.
b] The one who thinks that programming is a sophisticated way to bring in efficiency in
business processes.

14. During a natural disaster/ crisis, which is a better way for the Government to earn the
trust of the people?
a] The Government should create trust in people’s heart by sharing the work they are
doing widely.
b] People will trust the Government more when they see specific steps being taken to
manage the crisis well.

15. Raj has recently started a business where they deliver home-cooked meals to people who
order on their app. How can he develop as an ‘Innovator Creator’ through the business?
a] By creating new options of Do-It-Yourself meal boxes with information on meal
combinations.
b] By advertising his app in different companies to get more customers.

16. Who has ‘expanded their contribution’?

a] Durgesh, a citizen, is in the habit of reading a lot of articles on the different ways to
recycle waste.
b] Rashmi, a counsellor placed in Tamil Nadu, learns to speak Tamil to communicate
better with her clients.

17. Which of these statements is demonstrating ‘growth identity’?

a] I started learning music and by practicing every day I have been able to improve my
pitch and stamina.
b] I am a nutritionist. Expertise in my area is defined by the number of clients I have,
rather than how much I know about my subject.
18. A contributor friend is one who –

a] Makes himself/ herself available for friends when they need support.
b] Remembers their friend’s birthday and wishes him on time.
 Section C

Instructions: This section has 5 questions. All questions are compulsory. Each question has 4
statements. Rank the statements in order of most contributive to least contributive. Choose
ONLY ONE option (out of the 4 given) that is closest to your ranking and mark it on the
answer sheet given to you.
Marks: 10
19. Shekar has just finished his post-graduation and has started working on his first job. Here
is a list of advice he gets from various friends and relatives. (Rank the different responses
in the order of most contributive option to least contributive option.)
1. You should do whatever is needed to keep your boss happy.
2. You should be open to go for any training.
3. You should not wait for orders but try to take on responsibilities on your own.
4. You should constantly think of making a difference through your work.
a] 3-2-1-4 b] 4-3-2-1 c] 1-2-3-4 d] 3-4-1-2

20. Cellphone service providers have a lot of personal information of subscribers like you.
Why shouldn’t they provide this data to others? (Rank the different responses in the order
of most contributive option to least contributive option.)
1. It is not said but expected by subscribers that their personal information shall not be
shared.
2. They will lose the loyalty of their subscribers.
3. Subscribers have not given them permission to do so.
4. The data can be misused by someone else for their own gains.
a] 3-2-1-4 b] 3-1-2-4 c] 1-3-4-2 d] 3-4-1-2

21. Varsha wants to make a website to increase credibility of her business and also increase
sales. Owing to budget constraints, she needs to make it on her own. Below are some
ways that Varsha can make the website. (Rank the different responses in the order of
most contributive option to least contributive option.)
1. Look at other competitor websites and use their pictures and text to make her own
website on a free platform available.
2. Make an original website by writing content, doing a photoshoot, and identifying
platforms that are best suited for her website.
3. Visualize the kind of website that will meet her objectives and work towards building
a website that can continuously be upgraded.
4. Start with making a basic website and depending on how it is received she can make
it better.
a] 3-2-4-1 b] 3-1-4-2 c] 1-3-2-4 d] 2-4-3-1

22. Gautam was announced as the winner of a reality dance show. During an interview he was asked
how the competition impacted him. As a contributor, how would he respond? (Rank the different
responses in the order of most contributive option to least contributive option.)

1. “I should develop my skills as a dancer and become more confident.”

2. “I got an opportunity to dance with some of the best upcoming dancers.”
3. “People recognize me now, wherever I go.”
4. “I got a chance to work with experts and learn from them.”
a] 1-3-2-4 b] 3-2-4-1 c] 1-3-4-2 d] 1-4-2-3
23. Shamran aspires to become a successful writer. What is your advice to help him make this
journey? (Rank in the order of most contributive option to least contributive option.)
1. He can just follow other successful writers and try to imitate their writing skills.
2. He can focus on creating a network in his field and write for newspapers and
magazines.
3. He can develop expertise and perspective by taking courses on writing.
4. He can practice writing at home every day and read various kinds of literature and
other books.
a] 4-3-2-1 b] 1-3-2-4 c] 2-4-3-1 d] 1-2-3-4

Section D

Instructions: There are 10 questions in this section. All questions are compulsory. Each
question has 3 options. Select ONLY ONE option that you feel is the most appropriate and
mark it on the answer sheet given to you.
Marks: 30

24. When a solution thinker is presented with a problem e.g., Wi-Fi is not working properly
in office, what is he likely to say?
a] Why not do what is obvious like avoid using the office Wi-Fi but use mobile internet
as a Wi-Fi hotspot?
b] Why not bring it to the notice of the people who are responsible for solving such
problems like the IT department?
c] Why not take it up as a challenge to solve and see what can be done to improve the
connectivity?

25. Which of these statements do you agree with?

a] A medical student’s power to contribute is limited as compared to professional
Doctor.
b] In order to contribute as a professional Doctor, one must know all the stakeholders
impacted by the role.
c] One can contribute in both roles as a medical student or as a professional doctor by
constantly looking for & expanding their opportunities to contribute.

26. Sanath is going back home from the hostel for his exam preparation. He thinks of finding
a public library where he can study uninterrupted since power cuts are common in his
hometown. Why is this a ‘creator response’?
a] Since he is choosing to study seriously.
b] Since he is willing to think beforehand about the problem.
c] Since he is creating his own opportunities and leveraging the resources that are
available.

27. Falguni, an electronics engineer, has come up with an idea of building a product that
would make common check-ups easily available at the patients’ home but she knows that
the product will be difficult to build. How can she approach this situation?
a] She can share this idea with her boss and request him to build a team of experts for
this project.
b] She can keep this idea as a side project and work on it as and when time permits.
c] She can take guidance from her seniors and other experts and find different ways to
build the product.
28. Sarathi is a mountaineer who climbs high mountains. She is invited to participate in an
Antarctic expedition. She starts thinking of how difficult this expedition will be, and how
it is best not to take it up. If Sandhya has a ‘growth identity’, how would she think?
a] She may think of the first step to take which is likely to challenge her & push her
own limits.
b] She may want to remind herself to remain positive and not keep thinking of the
difficulties.
c] She may think about the extremely cold environment she will have to face if she
decides to go.

29. Dilna says that when she travels to a new place alone, she not only enjoys it but also
overcomes her fear of traveling alone –
a] She is seeing human & social value.
b] She is seeing experiential value.
c] She is seeing both experiential and human value.

30. Farheen’s poetry book has been rejected by a few publishers. Which of the following
statements show that she has stronger roots?
a] I have researched well for the book & learnt how to present my thoughts. Now, I
have to learn how to look for appropriate publishers.
b] I don’t think I can ever become a successful author. I did my best but so many
rejections from publishers means this book will never get published.
c] Even though few publishers have rejected my book, at least I persisted with writing a
book.

31. Lakhir makes it a point to pick up his daughter from school at least twice in a week. And
once a month, interacts with her class teacher to understand about the activities in school
and offers his help. Which of these reasons show that he is thinking win-win?
a] At least two times a week, he gets a chance to spend more time and bond with his
daughter.
b] If he did that regularly, then the teacher is likely to give proper attention to his
daughter.
c] With regular interactions, teachers and parents (like him) can work together to
support development of students.

32. Saru is frustrated about the street (where his house is situated) as it gets flooded often.
Can we suggest a creator response to him?
a] Why don’t you click photos and share it with your neighbours?
b] Why don’t you find out from knowledgeable neighbours on the process to file a
complaint in the local municipality office?
c] Why don’t you go to the municipality office directly?

33. Sarek is a freelance scriptwriter. He is constantly looking for new ways to present his
narratives and storyline and pushing the standards set up by other scriptwriters in his
field. He is developing as a –
a] Professional Achiever
b] An Innovator & Creator
c] An Entrepreneur
Seat No.: _____ Enrolment No. _____________

GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

B.Ph. - SEMESTER– V EXAMINATION – WINTER -2021

Subject Code:BP506TP Date: 24/12/2021

Subject Name: Contributor Personality Development Program
Time: 10:30am to 01:30pm Total Marks: 80
Instructions:
1. Use Only OMR to answer this question paper
2. Attempt all section.
3. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
4. Figures to the right indicate full marks.
5. Student has to darken the circle in OMR answer sheet with the same serial number as per the
Serial number of question paper.

Section A
Instructions: This section has 2 scenarios. Read carefully before answering the subsequent questions.
There are 8 questions in this section. All questions are compulsory. Each question has 3 or 2 options.
Choose ONLY ONE option which you consider the most appropriate and mark it on the answer sheet
given to you. Marks: 20

Case 1:

The IAS officer who cut covid-19 spike by 75%

The second wave of COVID-19 overwhelmed India’s healthcare infrastructure which was already
challenged.

While there were a lack of beds and shortages of oxygen cylinders in many parts of the country,
Maharashtra’s Nandurbar district had an efficient system in place. When there was a steady decline of
cases, many cities and villages began removing their temporary Covid care facilities. But IAS officer
Dr. Rajendra, instead, ramped up the infrastructure in case there was a recurrence of cases. He installed
additional oxygen plants, brought in ambulances, ventilators, beds, vaccines, medicines, staff, a website,
and control rooms in every block. He used a combination of resources to meet expenses. To avoid a
massive shortage in terms of frontline doctors, he brought in all the local doctors and trained them to
perform critical procedures such as intubation and monitoring oxygen level.

All these efforts paid off when the second wave of the pandemic came. People from even the neighboring
districts and states now visited Nandurbar district for treatment. The district also managed to reduce the
disease rate.
Source: www.thebetterindia.com ; 26th April, 2021

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1. As the youth of this country, what would be your thinking if you were in such a situation?
a] During a pandemic, the government needs to step up and act fast.
b] As the youth, we should be active and arrange for medical support that will help people
in need.
c] With enough support from the government, industrialists, etc. we can face the
pandemic effectively.

2. Dr. Rajendra increased the infrastructure thinking of the future recurrence of cases.
According to you, what made him do so even though the cases were declining?
a] He wanted to be prepared in case the second wave hits again.
b] He wanted to make sure everyone received the medical support required when there is
an increase in cases.
c] He did not want people to suffer due to lack of facilities.

3. a] In times of crisis, the Government should be able to provide support to people.

b] In times of crisis, the Government should be able to mobilize the available resources
effectively so that people can be cured.

4. a] During such times, it is important to have access to steady flow of pandemic-related

news.
b] During such times, the Government should ensure there is a reliable source of
information that doesn’t overwhelm people & yet communicate crucial information.

Case 2:

Borosil’s People Policy

Consumer products brand, ‘Borosil’ has announced that in the event of an employee’s unfortunate death
due to COVID-19, his or her family will continue to receive salary for the next two years. Family
members will also be eligible to receive other additional benefits the employee is entitled to. More
importantly children’s education till graduation will completely be covered by the firm. The firm, which
had lost 4 of their employees (as of May 2021) due to the pandemic, said it will do everything to keep
employees and their families’ future safe and secure during these times.

The Managing Director of Borosil rightly pointed out that the “real assets of Borosil are not reflected
on our balance sheet at all.” He made it very clear that the Company intends to protect and safeguard
their assets. This was announced to further the Company’s commitment towards the workforce.
Borosil and Borosil Renewable are also conducting medical counselling sessions with senior doctors,
helping employees to get help in medication and hospitalization if required.

Source: www.economictimes.indiatimes.com ; 2nd May, 2021

5. Why did Borosil decide to help the families of the employees who have lost their lives due
to COVID-19?
a] By helping them, Borosil wanted to show their sympathy for the lives that have been
lost.
b] Borosil wanted to provide them the financial support they require during this terrible
time.
c] By providing the support to the families, Borosil wanted to help them cope with the
loss and recover sooner in the absence of a family member.

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6. What can other companies learn from Borosil?
a] When employees are affected, companies can extend support to their families.
b] When new ‘employee-centric’ policies are made, they should communicate it widely
to the world to build their company brand.
c] During a national crisis like a pandemic, supporting employees needs to be continuous
and ongoing – not only when someone has lost a family member.

7. By going public about their updated ‘people policy’, how did Borosil gain?
a] They were able to create a unique brand image as an ‘employee-centric’ company
amongst their competitors.
b] They were able to reassure their current employees and new joinees that the company
will take care of them if anything unfortunate happens.

8. a] Large companies should be able to help employees as part of their social

responsibilities.
b] Large companies should be able to take their employees’ support to solve larger
community challenges.

Section B

Instructions: There are 10 questions in this section. All questions are compulsory. Each question has 2
statements. Select ONLY ONE statement that you feel is closest to your thinking and mark it on the
answer sheet given to you. Marks: 20

9. a] The secret of a contributor is having the right skills and talent necessary in order to
contribute properly.
b] The secret of a contributor is wanting to make a difference in every situation to the
people around.

10. When asked to create a new menu in a restaurant, a chef can..

a] Look at dishes being offered by competitors and include similar dishes in the menu.
b] Understand the reason for the menu change and create new dishes to meet the objective.

11. When asked to work on the same job profile after re-joining the organization, Rani could..
a] Find ways to challenge herself, deepen her understanding of the subject and make it
more interesting for herself.
b] Speak to her manager and wait for new things to work on so that she can get diverse
experience.

12. Sathi is asked to take on a new project when she already has many responsibilities.
a] She could communicate the delay that she expects and do what it takes to meet the
timelines.
b] She could accept the project now and inform the team leader about the delay whenever
it happens.

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13. Recognize the Contributor:
a] Deepa feeds stray dogs in her area so that they do not stay hungry and feel cared for.
b] Ram feeds and cares for the stray dogs in his area so that they are alert and energetic.
Moreover, their barking can protect the locality especially at night.

14. You feel strongly about pollution in your city. If your friend asks you to create, run and
sustain a city-wide campaign to prevent and fight pollution, in which of these ways are you
likely to respond?
a] “Yes, why not? That’s quite a challenge…”
b] “Quite difficult … may not be successful and seems impractical…”

15. When designing a new lab coat for physicians and doctors, who is showing ‘experiential
value’?
a] Niket- “The coat should be comfortable to use and not disturb the physician/doctor
while wearing it.”
b] Lakshmi – “The coat should have lots of pockets and space to keep items like pen,
notepad, torchlight, etc.”

16. Who has 'expanded their contribution'?

a] Durgesh, a citizen, is in the habit of reading a lot of articles on the different ways to
recycle waste.
b] Rashmi, a counsellor placed in Tamil Nadu, learns to speak Tamil to communicate
better with her clients.

17. In a customer service department of a company, executives practice human-centric thinking

when..
a] They are able to handle more customer calls in a day.
b] They are able to keep the needs of the customer as the main focus of their thinking.

18. It is useful for the Maths teacher to spend more time with the students so that –
a] He can identify appropriate students who can represent the school for Math Olympiads.
b] His time can be used effectively to train the more intelligent students.

Section C

Instructions: This section has 5 questions. All questions are compulsory. Each question has 4 statements.
Rank the statements in order of your preference from most preferred to least preferred. Choose ONLY
ONE option (out of the 4 given) that is closest to your ranking and mark it on the answer sheet given to
you. Marks: 10

19. A cleanliness drive is started by your local authorities. These are the responses of some of
your neighbours. Rank the different responses in the order of most contributive option to
least contributive option.
1. Anuj: I will use this opportunity to get the people of my neighbourhood together to take
charge of keeping the streets, parks, etc. around clean.
2. Manoj: A cleanliness drive like this will not be successful unless the public cooperates
and doesn't dirty the streets, use dustbins, etc.
3. Raju: I will give my full support to this drive - talk about it, spread awareness through
the internet, etc. so that everyone knows about it.
4. Roy: I am sure that the local authorities will live up to its promise and give us a cleaner
neighbourhood soon.
a] 3-2-1-4 b] 3-1-2-4 c] 1-3-2-4 d] 3-4-1-2

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20. A student preparing to move to another country for higher education is scared of the
challenges she may face as a young girl. She wants to learn to be independent, but she has
concerns for her safety. These are some of the ways she thought about the challenge. Rank
the different thought processes in the order of most contributive to least contributive.
1. “Being with friends will ensure that I feel safe at all times.”
2. “Worrying will not help, it is best to see what happens and hope that difficult situations
do not arise.”
3. “It will be safe to take a parent or guardian till I feel settled and safe.”
4. “Finding out about the common safety issues and problem areas in the city will help
me stay alert and aware when I live there.”
a] 4-2-3-1 b] 4-1-3-2 c] 3-1-2-4 d] 1-4-2-3

21. Varsha wants to make a website to increase credibility of her business and also increase
sales. Owing to budget constraints, she needs to make it on her own. Below are some ways
that Varsha can make the website. Rank the different ways in the order of most contributive
to least contributive.
1. Look at other competitor websites and use their pictures and text to make her own
website on a free platform available.
2. Make an original website by writing content, doing a photoshoot, and identifying
platforms that are best suited for her website.
3. Visualize the kind of website that will meet her objectives and work towards building
a website that can continuously be upgraded.
4. Start with making a basic website and depending on how it is received she can make it
better.
a] 3-2-4-1 b] 3-1-4-2 c] 1-3-2-4 d] 2-4-3-1

22. Janit is planning to buy new masks for himself and his family. Which is the Contributive
way to think about it? (Rank in the order of deepest value to basic value.)
1. I should buy this mask as it will ensure both my safety as well as others.
2. I will buy this one as it is not that expensive, but still looks very good.
3. This mask is so comfortable and fits me perfectly; I really like it.
4. Government has recommended wearing double masks as it helps in considerably
preventing the spread of the virus. I need to buy two masks per person.
a] 1-3-2-4 b] 3-2-4-1 c] 1-3-4-2 d] 3-1-2-4

23. Shamran aspires to become a successful writer. What is your advice to help him make this
journey? (Rank in the order of most contributive option to least contributive option.)
1. He can just follow other successful writers and try to imitate their writing skills.
2. He can focus on creating a network in his field and write for newspapers and
magazines.
3. He can develop expertise and perspective by taking courses on writing.
4. He can practice writing at home every day and read various kinds of literature and other
books.
a] 4-3-2-1 b] 1-3-2-4 c] 2-4-3-1 d] 1-2-3-4

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 Section D

Instructions: There are 10 questions in this section. All questions are compulsory. Each question has 3
options. Select ONLY ONE option that you feel is the most appropriate and mark it on the answer sheet
given to you. Marks: 30

24. An environment project coordinator is unable to do her regular work from home during the
pandemic, due to the nature of her work. What is the best use of her time under such
conditions?
a] She can do research in her field to gain more knowledge.
b] She can take a break from working till things get back to normal.
c] She can create an online group with people in the same field to share their knowledge/
skills with each other.

25. Zeba, has been training to play the Sarod (musical instrument) for nearly 5 years.
Recognizing her talent, a local club invites her to play the Sarod along with a well-
known Sarod player, Mukesh, in the upcoming music festival. How should Zeba approach
this opportunity as a Contributor Professional Achiever?
a] “I will also become popular after playing with him.”
b] “It will be a challenging experience for me but playing with such a talented person will
help me become better.”
c] “I should put in a lot of practice to play alongside Mr Mukesh. I shouldn’t make any
mistakes during the performance.”

26. A team is working on a project with a tight deadline. Their performance in this project will
be assessed to give them a promotion. Which of the following team member's approach is
building roots for sustainable success?
a] Shirin concentrates on networking with people at the workplace to ensure she gets
a promotion.
b] Suresh is focused on doing his best at work as he feels his work should speak for him.
c] Sachit focuses on managing his team members well and helping them develop skills
that can make all of them achieve team goals.

27. The college principal introduced a project for students on sustainable living. He promised
that the winning entry will get to attend a global conference on the topic. Later it was found
out that any one person - the principal or the student can present the project at the
conference. If you were in place of the principal, what would you think?
a] Since my presence will also help improve the brand of college, it is best to attend this
particular one. The student can be assured of being sent the next time or given a cash
prize.
b] Since I have promised the student, let me give the go ahead for her to go. I can go
another time.
c] Though I have promised the student, it is best to discuss with her and the other
authorities on how to go ahead.

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28. Here are three candidates giving their speeches for getting elected as the Class
Representative in college. Who is most aware of their power to contribute as a Class
Representative?
a] Frodo says, “I will communicate all student problems fairly and transparently to the
Management.”
b] Bilbo says, “I hope to find solutions to challenges faced - not just by students, but also
the teachers, non-teaching staff, and the college overall.”
c] Arwen says, “My aim is to ensure all the problems faced by students reach the teachers
and, that timely action is taken to fix these problems."

29. Aditi has her final semester project submission in two days. Her classmate, Adil, calls her
up to tell her that he has not worked on his project at all. Since the project topics are the
same, Adil insists that Aditi should help him prepare. According to you, how could she
view this situation?
a] Aditi could see this as a challenge as she will not be able to do full justice to her project
and prepare for it.
b] Aditi should see this as an opportunity to do her review and make edits/changes while helping
Adil with his project.
c] Aditi could see this as an opportunity to prove her friendship even if it disturbs her
preparation.

30. Here are three Air Hostesses who explain what is most important about their role. Who is
practicing Imaginative Sympathy?
a] “The most important part of my role is to make every passenger’s journey
comfortable.”
b] “The most critical part of my role is to provide meals on time to passengers before they
start complaining.”
c] “In my role, it is important to be immediately available whenever the passengers call
me.”

31. Dusk football team loses a close match against Osaka team. Dusk football is almost set to
win but in the last 15 minutes they commit a few mistakes due to which they miss out on
converting crucial passes into goals. This leads them to lose the match eventually. Here is
how different players react after the match. Which of them do you think has the strongest
roots to achieve sustainable success?
a] Ahmed: "Performance in one match does not define me. Our team still managed to
reach the finals - so that is a step forward."
b] Prabod: "I am part of a team which lost a game that we should have won. This will
affect my personal ratings. What if no other team recruits me for the next season? What
if I don't get other good opportunities? What if others start to think that I am a failure?"
c] Jitendar: "It is unfortunate that we lost a game when we were so close to winning. As
a team we can study the game and decide how to avoid such mistakes from happening
in the future."

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32. A chef who has worked with several restaurants all over the world, wants to use her
experience to create something new and contribute to her field. What would be her highest
contribution as a Knowledge- Builder?
a] Training the chefs at the new and upcoming restaurants.
b] Experimenting with local food, formulating new nutritious recipes, and publishing
them for people.
c] Sharing her food experiences and the knowledge she gained through her experiences.

33. In the year 2020, a renowned actor helped migrants reunite with their families during the
COVID19 crisis. He helped migrants reach home by organizing buses and trains. Why refer
to him as a contributor?
a] He had sympathy for the migrants as he himself had come to Mumbai as a migrant.
b] He wanted to help the migrants just like other front-line workers like doctors, nurses,
etc.
c] He used his position of influence to gather resources and help migrants to reach home.

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Seat No.: _____ Enrolment No. _____________

GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

B.Pharm. - SEMESTER– V • EXAMINATION – SUMMER -2021

Subject Code: BP506TP Date: 09/08/2021

Subject Name: Contributor Personality Development Program
Time: 02:30PM TO 05:30PM Total Marks: 80
Instructions:
1. Use Only OMR to answer this question paper
2. Attempt all section.
3. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
4. Figures to the right indicate full marks.
5. Student has to darken the circle in OMR answer sheet for Question no 1 to 33 only.
6. Student has to darken the circle in OMR answer sheet with the same serial number as
per the serial number of question paper.

Section A

Instructions: This section has two cases. There are 4 questions in each case. Read carefully
before answering the questions that follow. All questions are compulsory. For each question,
choose ONLY ONE option which you consider the most appropriate and mark it on the answer
sheet given to you.
Marks: 20

Scenario 1:

Malguzari tanks were ponds constructed, owned and maintained by the Malguzaars up to 1950.
These tanks helped in water harvesting, irrigation and providing fish for local consumption. After
the State Government (of Maharashtra) took over ownership of the land and tanks in 1950,
the Malguzaars stopped taking care of it as they didn’t want to pay the new taxes imposed by the
Government. The tanks were left unattended and they dried up.
After nearly 25 years of declaring that the tanks were crucial for irrigation, an Executive
Engineer from the Irrigation division of Bhandara region, also a Malguzaar, decided to bring these
tanks back alive. With monetary support from the government and getting the community involved
in the project, they de-silted the tank and strengthened the boundary wall of the tank. After two years
of work, their efforts resulted in recharging groundwater levels, increased agricultural output and
fish production in the area, thereby increasing employment opportunities.
Seeing the benefits of the Malguzari tank prompted the district administration to restore another
21 Malguzari tanks in the Bhandara region.

Source- https://www.indiawaterportal.org/articles/rejuvenating-traditional-water-system-maharashtra

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1. The Malguzaars didn’t take care of the tanks for so many years, but suddenly joined hands
with the engineer to restore it. What could be the reason?
a] It is easier to follow and support someone else who takes the initiative and leads.
b] The local community might have been desperate as it was affecting agriculture
and their livelihood.
c] It was a choice for them – they could join hands and see what happens or they could
have continued to not care. They chose the former and reaped the benefits.

2. Who do you think benefitted the most in this process?

a] The engineer – although he was just an Executive Engineer he was recognized and
valued by the local people, the Government and his irrigation department.
b] The local community mostly and of course, the engineer would have got some special
praise for doing such work.
c] Everyone – the entire region, the Government, the local community, & the engineer.

3. To do good work like the engineer, what is critical?

a] You need to be interested or feel strongly about some social cause e.g. water
conservation or waste management, or any other.
b] You need to take any common challenge, find an answer and work towards solving
it.

4. This case teaches us that –

a] If you take a positive step forward to work on a challenge, others will follow you.
b] Someone has to take a step forward to solve the challenges around us.

Scenario 2:

Thousands of women every year, especially in Punjab and Haryana, fall prey to marital fraud by Non-
Resident Indian (NRI) spouses. After marriage, the NRI grooms abandon their wives and leave suddenly.
A small group of affected women, decided to come together to fight back, not only for themselves, but
also for thousands of others who are affected like them.
Bringing the offenders to justice is not simple, as there are no existing provisions in law to effectively
address this kind of crime. These women collaborated with the Regional Passport Office (RPO) to take
action like suspending the passports of the NRI spouses & withdraw their visas, so that they can be
brought back to face the law in the country.
The RPO offered these women a space to work in, along with a dedicated telephone line to reach out to
other such victims, and gave them basic training on how to process complaints. They help scores of
affected women collect the necessary documents, copies of FIRs, etc. and prepare all the details needed
for the suspension of passports.

Source: Jan 21, 2019; www.indiatoday.in

5. What kind of thinking would best help the RPO and the government, who have the
necessary authority and power, to address this issue?
a] We can strengthen the self-esteem & confidence of women so that they themselves can
fight back.
b] We have the power to punish the men and deliver justice to these poor women.
c] We can counsel the affected women and help them come out of their troubles.

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6. What would be a smarter thing to do when trying to solve tough problems?
a] We must keep finding solutions to problems as they come.
b] We must find solutions that prevent problems from occurring.

7. What kind of thinking will have a long-term impact?

a] Educating families that getting girls married off is not an end to their responsibilities.
b] Strict implementation of punishment to the men who are found guilty of abandoning
their wives after marriage.

8. What made these women come together to take action?

a] They believed “Together, we can make sure that our situation is taken into
consideration by the concerned authorities”.
b] They believed “It’s up to us to find answers to our troubles”.
c] They believed “We will get justice if people see that so many of us have been
affected”.

Section B

Instructions: There are 10 questions in this section. All questions are compulsory. Each
question has 2 statements. Select ONLY ONE statement that you feel is closest to your thinking
and mark it on the answer sheet given to you.
Marks: 20

9. People continuously receive and pass on forwarded messages carrying news or critical
information. Who would you consider a Contributor?
a] Kalki cross-checks with authentic sources several times before forwarding any
message.
b] Sheyla accepts her mistake and apologizes sincerely if she forwards something that
was inaccurate or not validated.

10. Pirona was known to be the ‘creative genius’ in her previous company. In her new job,
which of the thoughts would help her to move ahead?
a] It doesn’t really matter what I will be called – I just need to focus on delivering to my
goals in the new job.
b] I must maintain my ‘creative genius’ status in this job too. I have to prove to others
that I think differently.

11. Which of these software programmers are creating more value for the country?
a] Sama spends any extra time she has to develop a platform that can teach programming
according to each student’s current level.
b] Mana volunteers over weekends to teach coding skills for underprivileged students.

12. Taindram has worked sincerely as a political party worker in the community, but have not
been issued a party ticket. What matters is…
a] …that he continues to do his work sincerely and do a good job.
b] …that his party seniors know about the work that he has done and my contributions to
the party.

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13. Mouli, a student, wishes to join a group of young people that is working towards providing
self-defense lessons to women. What should she look for before joining the group?
a] Does the group have experts who can teach self-defense techniques well?
b] Is the group committed to making the women strong and capable of self-defense?

14. The trainers in National Defense Academy are very tough and merciless; this often results
in new cadets dropping out of the academy. Why is it important for these trainers to stay
tough?
a] It helps in maintaining discipline in the academy
b] It helps cadets in developing resilience to survive in unfavourable conditions.

15. When can you say someone is engaging deeply?

a] When they care deeply for their work and don’t compromise on quality.
b] When they are determined to complete the work, even if it means compromising on
quality.

16. People around the world are holding protests against police brutality which happened far
away in another country as they-
a] want to express their grief for the family’s loss.
b] see the value and importance of life.

17. Fimar’s neighborhood has come up with the idea of a talent show. As a Contributor
resident, he should–
a] Come up with a way to make the show a reality.
b] Bring to their attention many challenges that they would face in organizing such a
program.

18. What is a key quality of a Contributor Achiever?

a] They are focused on winning and coming first at any cost.
b] They are highly goal focused and can do whatever it takes to accomplish any goal.

Section C

Instructions: This section has 5 questions. All questions are compulsory. Each question has 4
statements. Rank the statements in order of your preference from most preferred to least
preferred. Choose ONLY ONE option (out of the 4 given) that is closest to your ranking and
mark it on the answer sheet given to you.
Marks: 10

19. Dilia’s roommate keeps asking her to help with the cooking even on the days when it’s her
turn. After some time Dilia refuses to help. When is this acceptable? (Rank in order of most
preferred option to least preferred option)
1. If Dilia’s friend does not value the help that she gives.
2. If it makes Dilia’s friend dependent on her.
3. If she keeps dumping work on Dilia because of her helpful nature.
4. If the extra work starts interfering with the time for Dilia’s own work.
a] 4-1-2-3 b] 1-3-4-2 c] 4-3-2-1 d] 2-4-3-1

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20. Sobia, a team lead, gives clear guidelines on expected goals from each team member before
starting any project. What is the advantage of doing this? (Rank in order of most preferred
option to least preferred option)
1. It will raise quality of each project done by the team.
2. It will help team members to plan their activities accordingly.
3. It will help her in assessing the progress of project.
4. It will help the company to check on performance of each employee.
a] 1-2-3-4 b] 2-1-4-3 c] 2-4-3-1 d] 3-2-1-4

21. Vairam has watched constant warnings broadcasted on television during Covid on wearing
masks and following lockdown rules laid by the government. If Vairam thinks like a
contributor, how will he respond? (Rank in order of most preferred option to least
preferred option)
1. We Indians have very strong immune system, there is nothing to be worried about.
2. Even if these rules are followed, will it help? Most people are not going to follow it
anyways.
3. I should encourage everyone in my locality to maintain healthy habits to fight the
disease together.
4. I should follow these rules everyday so that I can keep myself and my family safe.
a] 3-2-4-1 b] 3-2-1-4 c] 3-4-2-1 d] 3-4-1-2

22. Even after the Government lifted the lockdown, a company has declared that 50% of its
employees will now work from home. There are many reasons behind this decision taken
by the management. (Rank in order of most contributive reason to least contributive
reason)
1. The management finds that employees are more satisfied with better work-life
balance.
2. The management realises that it does not have to give fuel allowance to employees.
3. The management feels that the Company will now need a smaller office space and can
save on rent.
4. The management is informed by employees that by avoiding the morning rush hour
travel, they are able to give more hours and work better.
a] 4-1-3-2 b] 4-2-3-1 c] 1-2-3-4 d] 2-1-3-4

23. What is the key contribution that a Contributor Changemaker can make during his/ her
career? (Rank in order of most preferred option to least preferred option)
1. Hire smart people to work on social initiatives.
2. Start a business or initiative around social change.
3. Work towards bringing in change to help solve a social problem in the society.
4. Make significant donations to a cause.
a] 1-2-3-4 b] 3-2-1-4 c] 2-1-3-4 d] 1-3-2-4

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 Section D

Instructions: There are 10 questions in this section. All questions are compulsory. Each
question has 3 options. Select ONLY ONE option that you feel is the most appropriate and
mark it on the answer sheet given to you.
Marks: 30

24. Drivers often drive very carelessly on Indian roads. What message to drivers could be most
effective to make our roads safer?
a] Let us take responsibility to follow traffic rules and regulations.
b] Let us have concern for everyone who uses the road.
c] Let us avoid getting caught by traffic policeman and paying fines.

25. In a college fest, why is it recommended that students not only participate, but also
volunteer and take up responsibilities like fund raising, registering, event holding and other
managerial work?
a] To practice taking up similar responsibilities in the future.
b] To get exposure to some real-life activities.
c] To be able to write about it in the CV/ resume.

26. After completing his M.Sc in Energy Management, Jomansh has joined an organization
which is leading the urban development project in the country. How should he view
himself?
a] As a qualified scientist who has the necessary technical knowledge to handle his job
well.
b] As a person who, finally has a Master’s degree in a subject that he loves.
c] As a person becoming capable of designing new technical solutions to real-world
challenges.

27. Kirlos is a popular actor. How can he be a contributor during film shooting?
a] By being punctual and learning his lines before the shooting begins.
b] By calling up the sets before reaching the shooting venue to check if everything is
ready & running as per schedule.
c] Like all the other actors, being respectful of his co-stars and other people on the sets.

28. Adureep is a batsman playing in the cricket finals. He and his partner are chasing a target
with just two more overs to go. If he scores another 15 runs he can become the highest
scorer in that match. How should he focus on?
a] Focus on playing each ball in the best possible way without getting out.
b] Focus on winning the game as well as getting the highest score.
c] Focus on reaching the team score in coordination with the partner.

29. The Government has banned certain pesticides that have been found to be harmful.
However, these pesticides are widely used and sold. What can be done about this?
a] Nothing can be done until alternative pesticides that are effective & not harmful are
found.
b] Farmers and pesticide manufacturing companies could do field research together to
find ways to reduce dependency on harmful pesticides.
c] The ban has to be enforced by the authorities strictly.

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30. Quila has been training to play the Sitar (musical instrument) for nearly 5 years.
Recognizing her talent, a local club invites her to play the instrument along with a well-
known Sitar player, in the upcoming music festival. How should Quila approach this
opportunity as a Contributor?
a] “I will also become popular after playing with a famous player”
b] “It will be a challenging experience for me, but playing with such a talented person
will help me recognize where I have to become better.”
c] “I should put in a lot of practice to play alongside a renowned player. I shouldn’t make
any mistakes during the performance.”

31. Meher has delayed submitting her project for the third time in a row. Next time she should
plan her work well in advance in order to –
a] Have enough time to keep improving her work as well.
b] Avoid getting stressed at the last moment.
c] Get the satisfaction of submitting her project on time.

32. A research organization wants to send maximum research papers and delegates from their
organization for an international conference. What is the best way in which this can be
converted into a 'success event'?
a] If the research organization will grow in repute and hold an important place on the
world platform.
b] If the ideas developed in their organization will earn more visibility and credibility
across the world.
c] If their researchers are able to gain from the experience and grow from the feedback
and review by peers in the field.

33. A Food Inspector is stunned when in a staff meeting a junior asks him a question for which
he does not know the answer. How could the Inspector respond to this awkward situation?
a] Say that the question is not related to the topic of discussion and dismiss it.
b] Say that he is not sure about it, but they could discuss and find the answer.
c] Say whatever little he knows about it.

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