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BBA (SEMESTER-III) (NEP) EXAMINATION, 2023-24

HUMAN VALUESAND ENVIRONMENT STUDIES
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Who are some oi he
modern bUsingsa
Tycoons discussed in the 5
What is the main lésson of the Bhagavad

(A) Steve Jobs and Markcontext of CSR? Gita for decision-making?

(B) RaBan Tata, Azim Premji, Zuckertbera

and Bill
(A) Act according to your duty, without
attachment to the outcome
Gates
(C) Warren Buffett and Elon Musk (B) Seek knowledge and understanding
(D) Oprah Winfrey and Richard before making decisions
What is the role of Branson
2. individuals in
ethical behavior and sustainable promoting (C) Balance personal goals with the
practices? needs of others
(A) Making informed choices about the
products and services they (D) Use reason and logic to make
informed choices
Consume

(B) Holding businesses accountable for 6.

What are the three main modes of action in
their ethic¥i practices the Bhagavad Gita?
(C) Supporting businesses that are Karma yoga, jnana yoga, and bhakti
(A)
committed to sustainatbility
yoga
D) All of the above
{B) Dharma,artha, and kama
3. What is the primary goal of Decision
making? (C) Satya, ahimsa, andasteya
(A) To achieve organizational objectives
(D) Brahmacharya, parivarjana, and
(B) To maximize profits
sanyasa
(C) To minimize risk
(D) To satisfy stakeholders 7. How can holistic decision-making contribute
4 What is the concept of Dharma' and how to amore sustainable and responsible
does it relate to Holistic Management? business culture?

(A) Dharma refers to acting in By considering environmental and

A)
accordance with one's moral
sOcial impacts alongside financial
principles and responsibilities. considerations.
B) In holistic management, dharma
guides decisions that promote long (B) By engaging stakeholders in the
term sustainability and societalwell decision-making procss.
being. (C) By adopting long-term
(C) Dharma encourages managers to perspectives and prioritizing
consider ethical implications and act sustainable practices.
with integrity.
(D) All of the above.
(D) All of the above.
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in
producers 13. What is the role of individuals in polluton
of
nction control?
primary
Whatisthe
8. an ecosystem? (A) Increase pollution levels
Decomposition " (B) Create awareness and reduce
(4) Energyconsumption
personal pollution
(B) Oxygenproduction (C) Ignore pollution issues
(C) Herbivoreconsumption (D) Consume more resources
sequenceof
(p) the 14. What is the relationship between human
describes source
9 Which term Serves as
a
each population growth and environmental
Organisms where fashion?
in alinear sustainablity?
of food for the next
Food web
(A) As human population groWS,
(A) demand for resources increases,
Energy flow
(B) putting pressure the
Food chain
environment.
Ecosystem structure
D) (B) As human population grows,
a biottc component
10. Which ofthe following is technological advancements can
of an ecosystem? help to reduce environmental
(A) Soil impact.
Water (C) Human population growth has no
(B)
Producers significant impact on environmental
" (C)
Sunlight
sustainability.
(p)
one D) The relationship between human
11. A is the flow of energy from growth and
population
organism to the next and to the next. environmental sustainability is
Earth chain
(4) complex and depends on a variety
(B) Food chain of factors.
(C) Atmosphere chain What are some of the goals of the
15.
(p) Pyramid chain Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in
12. The main components of an ec0System are India?
and (A) End poverty and hunger
(A) Biotic;Cbiotic (B) Promote good health and well
(B) Non-biotic; Abiotic being
() Biotic; Abiotic (C) Ensure access to quality education
Abiotic; Dbiotic . (D) All of the above
(p)
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18 Which of the following
activity is Whal is the primary purpose of
activitiincorrect
about theimpact of 20
ecosystem?
human es on the Bioassessment in the evaluation of
environmental quality?
(A) Depletion of ground water Measure chemical oncentration in
(A)
(B) Extinction of species water
(C) Decrease of forest area Assess the biological integrity of
. (B)
(D) None of the above ecosystems
Which intemational
lenvironmental treaty aims
+ to protect the 0zone layer by
t
(C) Monitor air pollution levels
phasing out (D Evaluate noise pollution
the production of substances responsible
for ozone depletion? 21. Which International Standard provides a
(A) Kyoto Protocol framework for establishing, implemening,.
(B) Basel Convention maintaining, and contínually improving an
Montreal Protocol
Environmental Management System (EMS)?
(C)
(A) ISO 14001
(D) Rio Declaration
What is the purpose of the Environmental (B) ISO 9001
18.
Impact Assessment (EIA) Index in the OHSAS 18001
(C)
context of Environmental Laws? ISO 45001
(D)
(A) Measure air quality
22. Which of these gases is not permitted to
· (B) Evaluate the potential
be released under Prevention and Control
environmental effects of projects of Polution Act by the Govemment?
before they are approved
(A) Sulphur Dioxide
(C) Assess noise pollution
(B) Carbon Monoxide
(D) Monitor water quality
19. Which intemattonal organization is actively (C) Nitrogen Oxide
involved in coordinating efforts to address D) All of the above
global environmental challenges and 23. is the example of non-renewable
sustainable development? natural resourcesS.
(A) Word Trade Organization (WTO)
United Nations Environment (A) Water
(B)
Programme (UNEP) (B) Solar energy
(C) Intemational Monetary Fund (MF) (C) Crops
(D) Worid Heath Organization (WHO) -D) Coal and petroleum
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inportant
most
Z According to Swami Vivekananda, what is
followingis
he essential for character building?
thë Values? and
24. Whichof Human universal (A) Wealth and power
Characteristicof are of (B
Values regardless
Human evervone,
Physical strength
(A) Education and knowledge
applyto
culture orbackaround. " (D)
and
personal Emotional intelligence and self.
are
Human
Values
individual. 29. discipline
(B)
uniqueto
each
based on
Gandhi's Concept of Seven Sins includes
Human
Values are
teachings.
which of the following?
(C) and (A) Patience
religiousbelefs constantiy
B) Wealth without work
Values are
Human (C)
(D) changingandevolving.
Human (D)
Honesty
a typeof Kindness
25. Which of the following is 30. What is APJ Abdul Kalam's view on the
role
value? of parents and teachers?
Moral values (A) Limited influence
(A)
(B)
Ethical values (B) Instrumental in character building
(C Social values (C) Not relevant in education
(D) All of the above (D) Focus on academic
achievements
important only
26. Which of the following is an
31. What are the three pillars of Swami
consideration when developing a value
system in Indian organizatons? Vivekananda's philosophy of character
(A) The role of culture and tradition building?
(A) Truth
(B) The importance of respect and
(B) Purity
relationships
(C) Selflessness
(C) The need for clear and consistent
. (D) All of the above
communication 32. How can managers effectively manage
(D) All of the above
teams with diverse cultural backgrounds?
27. In Business Management, what role do (A) Manager can develop an
values play? understanding of different cultural
4) No role values and norms
(B) Only financial considerations B) Manager can communicate clearly
(C)
Guiding principles for decision and respectfuly with team members
Manager can foster an inclusive and
making and behavior (C)
D) welcoming work environment
Solely for markeüing
purposes (D) All of the above
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sthe cntaB character
in the Which of these layers of the
athosphere
Gta?
(A) Rama
Bhagavad 37
consists of the ozone layer that is
responsible for absorbing the Ultra-Violet
(8) Arjuna (UV)light?
Krishna
(A) Troposphere
(O) Yudhishthira Mesosphere
(B)
Environnnental Studies is
34.
branchthat deals with the: defined as the (C) Stratosphere
None of these
(D)
(A) Design,study, and discovery of new 38.
What is a food chain?
materials. Alinear sequence of organisms that
. (A)
B) The study of are linked by feeding relationships
biological, and
humanities, social. Agroup of organisms that occupy
physical sciences. (B)
(C) Incorporate the information and a similar niche in an ecosystem
physical sciences. (C) Ameasure of energy flow through
p) Approach about the natural world an ecosystem
and the impact of humans on its (D) A complex network of
integrity. interconnected food chains in an
35 What is the primary role of producers in an ecosystem
t ecosystem? 39. Which of these are essential non-metallic
To consume energy and convert it minerals?
(A)
intoorganic matter (A) Coal, silica, clay, cement
B) To break down organic matter into (B) Iron, copper, aluminium,zinc
inorganic compounds (C) Gold, platinum, silver
(C) To transfer energy from lower to - (D) Granite, limestone, marble
40. What is the difference between in-situ and
higher trophic levels
To maintain the balance of the
ex-situconservation?
(A) In-situ conservation involves
ecosystem
36. What is the role of decomp0sers in an protecting species in their natural
habitat, while ex-situ conservation
ecosystem?
involves protecting species outside
(A) To produce organic matter from of their natural habitat.
inorganic compounds (B) In-situ conservation involves
(B) To consume energy and transfer it conserving genetic diversity, while
to higher trophic-levels ex-situ conservation involves
(C) To break down organic matter into conserving individual organisms.
inorganic compounds and recycle (C) In-situ conservation is more
nutrients expensive than ex-situ
. (D) To maintain the balance of the COnservation.
ecosystem by removing dead (D) Ex-situ conservation is more
organisms effective than in-situ conservation.
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nol a Howdoes the
following
is concept Qf
holistic management? Dharma apply to
41. Which ofthe
Corruption? (4)
Takinga bribe Dharma provides a framework for
(A)
(B)
Givinga bribe mermber making ethical and sustainable
family
(C Favoringa
or
friend candidate decisions.
qualified (B)
Overa
more
rulesand
regulations Dharma quides managers to
(D) Followingthe
whatisthe
Gita,
consider the long-term impact of
42. Bhagavad
According tothedecision-making? their actions.
Key to effective (C
understanding of one's Dharma emphasizes the
(A) A clear
dhama
interconnectedness of all beings
detach from the and the importance of acting with
(B) Ihe abilityto
outcome of one's actions integrity.
and All of the above
(C) The cultivation of equanimity
46.
Composure What is a Privacy Policy?
D) All of the above (A) A
43. What are the three key principles of Swami document that outlines hoW a
Vivekananda's philosophy of character company collects, uses, and
shares personal information
building?
(B) Alegal
(A) Man-making, nation-building, and requirement for all websites
and social media
God-realization platforns
(B) Education, self-reliance, and social {C) Away for
service
companies to protect
themselves from lawsuits
(C
Honesty, integrity, and compassion (D) All of the above
(D) Allof the above 47. What can you do to protect yourself
44. from
Which of the following is a key cyber threats?
issue
addressed in "Human Values and Present
Practices"? (A Installand update antivirus and anti
(A) Cyber threats malware software.
(B) Online shopping benefits (B Be careful about the links youclick
(C)
Privacy policy in web and on and the attachments you open.
media social (C Use strong passwords and enable
(D
Sustainable
economy policies Indian
in two-factor authentication.
. D) All of the above
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48. What are some What are the main sourCes of
examples of in-situ
conservation methods? 53.
Pollution?
Water
(A) National parks, wildlife sanctuaries, (A) Industrial waste
and protected areas Agricultural run off
(B)
(B) Botanical gardens, zoos, and (C) Sewage
aquariums All of the above
(C Seed banks, gene banks, and (0)
54 What are some of the effects of Water
tissue culture facilities Pollution?
(D All of the above
(A) Contamination of drinking water
49 What are some examples of ex-situ
(B) Harm to aquatic ecosystems
Conservation methods?
(C) Spread of waterborne diseases
(A) Botanical gardens, Zoos, and
(D) All of the above
aquariums
(B) Seed banks, gene banks, and Which day is celebrated as World
tissue culture facilities Environment Day?
(A) June 10th
(C) Reintroduction programs June 5th
(D) All of the above (B)
50. Which of the following is the primary source (C) July 5th
of Air Pollution? (D) October 20th
(A) Industrial emissions 56. What are the main causes of Sol Pollution?
(B) Transportation emissions Industrial waste
(C) Power generation (B) Agricultural chemicals
(D) Allof the above (C) Improper waste disposal
51. Which human activity can decrease the D) All of the above
Oxygen level present in the atmosphere? 57. "Water sphere" that includes all the water of
.(A) Deforestation the earth system is known as
(B) Animal hunting (A) Hydrosphere
(C) Mining (B) Amosphere
(D) Both (A) and (C) (C) Lithosphere
52. What are some ways to reduce air pollution?
(D) Biosphere
(A) Driving less and using public 58 What are some ways to reduce soil pollution?
transportation, biking, or walking
instead (A) Properly disposing of hazardous
waste
(B) Using energy-efficient appliances
(B) Using organic fertilizers and
and turning offlights when not in use
pesticides
(C) Supporting the use of renewable
(C) Composting food scraps and yard
energy sOurces
waste
(D) Allof the above
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values in
is
what 64. What is the importance of human
securit, environmental studies?
cyber onganizations?
mediaand and
59. In SOcial
Overemphasis dby
dilemmafacedon traditional They guide our actions
a common decisions
(A)
advertising
Ignoringolinepresence (B) They are not important
rich
(B)
Balancing engagement and
(C) They are only important for
(C) protectinguserdata people
altogether
social media
a (D) They are only important for
(D) lgnoring standards,whatis politicians
60. In the context offquality organizations?
Common dilemma
faced by
higherprofits 65. Which of the following is not a key teaching
(A) Loweringstandardsfor
Ignoring customerfeedback
of the Bhagavad Gita?
(B) Detachment from the fruits of actions
(A)
(C) Balancing qualityand cost
(B) Duty and righteousness (Dharma)
(D) Focusing solely on quantiy
example of a Complete renunciation of all actions
61. Which of the following is an (C)
sustainable practice? D) The path of selfless service (Karma
.(A) Recycling Yoga)
(B) Driving a car
66. According to the Bhagavad Gita, what is the
(C) Cuting down trees
ultimate goal of life?
D) Using disposable products
62. What is the concept of Dharma? (A) Wealth and prosperity
(A) One's moral duty or ethical (B) Pleasure and enjoyment
obligation. Liberation (Moksha)
(B) The law of karma.
D) Fame and recogniion
{C) The path to enlightenment.
(D) The ultimate reality of the universe. 67. Who is the author of the Bhagavad Gita?
63. What is the law of Karma? (A) Vyasa
" (A) The principle that every acion has (B) Valmiki
an equal and opposite
(B) The idea that we are
reacion. (C) Tulsidas
reborn into (D) Kalidasa
different lives based on our past
actions. 68. Where does the Bhagavad Gita take place?
(C) The belief that we (A) Kurukshetra
can
cycle of karma escape the
practices, through spirtual
(B) Ayodhya
(D) All of the (C) Varanasi
above
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In the context of
Management an
term
(A)
"continuous
System
E n vironment
(EMS), what does thea
Gonstantliympirnovcreemasenint'g polution
levels
reter to? l 73, What are some examples of circular t
economy businesses?
(A) Companies that design and
manufacture products that are easy
(B)
Reqularly updaing environmental
policies (B)
to disassemble and repair.
Businesses that provide rental or
(C)
Consi stent impr oVement
environmental performance
in leasing services for prodscts
instead of selling them outright.
Companies that collect and recycle
D) (C)
Ignoring environmental Concerns waste materials.
70. What is the
primary All of the above
Environmental Audit? objective of an
(D)
74. Which of the following is a renewable source
(A) Maximize environmental impact of energy?
(B) Assess the financial (A) Coal

a company performance of (B) Solar power

Evaluate (C) Natural gas
and improve an (D) Nuclear energy
organization'
performance
s environmental 75. What is the key objective of scoping in
Environmental Impact Assessment?
(D) Ignore compliance (A) To minimize environmental impacts
with
environmental regulations (B) To identify and
prioritize
Which type of Bioassessment uses the
71. environmental issues for further
X analysis of aquatic macro-invertebrates as assessment

indicators of water quality? (C) To bypass the assesSment process

D) None of the above
(A) Biochemical Oxygen Demand 76. What is the primary cause of air pollution in
(BOD) urban areas?
(B) Fish IndexX (A) Deforestation
(C) Biotic Index B) Industrial emissions
(D) Algal Assessment. (C) Agricultural practices
72 (D) Marine pollution
In the context of decision-making, what does 77. Which of the folowing is a non
Dharma refer to?
"(A)
biodegradable waste?
Duty and ighteousness () Food scraps
B) Random choices (B) Paper
(C) Decision-making tools "(C) Plastic
Shortcuts indecision-aking D) Green waste
(D)
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Bhagavad Gita
security(isKS
82. How many chapters does the
cvber
someofth mediause for consist of?
78. Wiatare social
associated with organizations? (A) 12
Pharma (B) 18
Marketing and unauthorized
and (C) 24
(A) Data breaches
tosehisitivÁinformation
access
(D) 10
scams and 83. The main dilemma faced by Marketing and
Exposure to phishing
(B) Pharma organizations these days is :
malware attacks
reputationdue to "A) balancing profit with social
Damage to brand
(C) negative onlinecontent responsibility
(B) meeting the needs of customers
D) All of the above while maintaining ethical standards
approach considered adapting to changing technologies
79. Why is a Holistic (C)
beneficial in decisia=making? and consumer behavior

It simplifies complex
situations (D) managing the risks and rewards of
(A)
short-term globalization
(B) Itfocuses exclusively on Which of the following is an example of an
84.
gains environmental problem?
(C) It leads to narrow perspectives Climate change
{A)
(D) It considers the broader context "(B) Poverty
and long-term consequences (C) War
80. Which of the following is not a stage in the (D) Disease
decision-making process? 85 In amonopoly context, what is the dilemma
(A) ldentifying the problem associated with moving from a publictoa
(private organization?
(B) Implementing the decision
(A) Decreased control
(0) Ignoring the issue B) Increased competition
D) Evaluating the decision (C) Lack of customer trust
81. How does the Bhagavad Gita contribute to (D) Enhanced market share
techniques in management? 86 Which dilemma is associated with
(A) It provides recipes for cooking liberalization inthe business environment?
(A) Limited choices
" (B) It offers insights into strategic (B Increased requlation
decision making vO) Balancing opennessand
() It teaches dancing protectionism
It is a guide for
techniques
(D) (p) Ignoring global markets
gardening
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"What are the 17
Goals (SDGs)?
(A)
Sustainable Develbpment
The SDGs are 90, Which term is used to describe an economic
system that emphasizes minimizing waste
a set
goals adopted by the
of17 alobal and making the most of resources?
Nations in
and more 2015 to achieye Uni
a
ted (A) Linear economy
better
The SDGssustareainable future for all (B) Traditional economy
(B) Circular economy
poverty. protectingtoCUsed on (C)
the planet,ending (D) Capitalist economy
ensuring that all people enjoyand
peace and prosperity.
91 What is the purpose of Environmental Laws?
To protect the environment from
(C) The SDGs are a call to (A)
action for al harm caused by human activities.
countries to work together to (B) To regulate the use of natural
achieve these goals by.2030. resources.
D) AH of the above
To promote Sustainable
(C)
88. What is the role of the private sector in
development.
achieving the SDGs? All of the above.
(D
(A) The private sector has a critical role Which international agreement aims to
to play in achieving the SDGs by address climate change by limiting global
investing in sustainable solutions. temperature increase and enhancing the
(B) Businesses can adopt sustainable ability of countries to adapt to its impacts?
practices and develop innovative (A) Kyoto Protocol
products and serviçes that Montreal Protocol
(B)
contribute to the achievement of th
(C) Paris Agreement
SDGs.
(D) Basel Convention
(C) Collaboration between the public
and private sectors is essential for 93. Which of the following is not a measure o
achieving the SDGs. sustainable water management?
(A) Preventing leakage from dams and
(D) All of the above
canals
89. Which layer of the atmosphere contains the
Reducing the rate of surface run-off
0Zone responsible for the absorption of UV (B)
water.
(Ultra-Violet) light?
(C) Preventing loss in the municipal
(A) Stratosphere
Troposphere pipes.
(B)
Mesosphere (D) Building small reservoirs in place
(C)
None of these of a few mega projects.
(D)
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phiosophy 98. According to Dr. Kalam, what is the role of
Vivekanandaa's
contemporary
Swami teachers in shaping a student's future?
94. How does address
(A) Teachers are only responsible for
of characterbuilding
ISsues in management? leadershipand academic knowledge
ethical
Emphastzes
responsiblebusinesspractices (B) Teachers should focus on discipline
(A) Encouragesempathy,compassion,
and punishment
(B) individuals C) Teachers play a crucial role in
for all
andrespect developmentand nurturing creativity, values, and
Promolesholistic
(C) personalresponsibility overalldevelopment
D) Teachers should leave character
(D) All of the above yalue
four levels of va building to parents
95. What are the 99.
implementation in organizations? The primary objective of Corporate Social
organizational,and Responsibility (CSR) is to:
Individual,team,
societal
(A) maximize shareholder's value and
ethical,and profits
(B) Personal, professional,
spiritual (B) fulfill the social obligations of
Short-term, mid-term, long-term, businesses and contribute to
(C)
and sustainable society
(D) All of the above. (C) comply with government
96. Which of the following is not a form of regulations and avoid penalties
corruption? (D) enhance the public image and
(A) Bribery reputation of companies
(B) Embezzlement 100. What is the difference between secular and
(C) Nepotism spiritual values?
Transparency Secular values are based on
97. Spiritual values in management emphasize reason and logic, while spiritual
the importance of. values are based on faith and belief.
(A) Self-knowledge and personal (B) Secular values are focused on the
development material word, while spiritual values
(B) Community and shared purpose are focused on the inner world.
among employees Secular values are concerned with
(C) (C)
Mindfulness and foCus on the the well-being of individuals, while
present moment
(D) spiritual values are concerned with
Material wealth and
SUCcess financial the well-being of all beings.
All of the above.
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