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In _______ of team development, the team is faced with disagreements, counter dependence and the need to manage conflict.
A)
Norming stage
B)
Forming stage
C)
Storming stage
D)
Performing stage
The question refers to Bruce Tuckman's stages of group development (1965).
1. **Forming (Option b):** This is the initial orientation phase where members are polite, anxious, and dependent on the leader for direction. There is little conflict here.
2. **Storming (Option c):** This is the phase characterized by intragroup conflict. As members begin to express their true opinions and push boundaries, disagreements arise regarding goals, roles, and leadership. 'Counter-dependence' occurs as members resist the influence of the leader or other members to establish their own identity within the group. Managing this conflict is essential to move to the next stage.
3. **Norming (Option a):** In this stage, the team resolves their conflicts, establishes ground rules (norms), and develops a sense of cohesion and unity.
4. **Performing (Option d):** The team is now fully functional, high-performing, and focused on achieving the goal with minimal friction.
Since the question specifically mentions 'disagreements,' 'counter dependence,' and the 'need to manage conflict,' it describes the Storming stage.
How many processes are involved in memory?
A)
Seven
B)
Five
C)
Four
D)
Three
Memory involves three fundamental stages/processes: encoding (receiving and processing sensory information), storage (maintaining information over time), and retrieval (accessing stored information).
Birds are not just a barometer of ecological health, they are also its guarantors means
A)
birds are important for measuring ecological health
B)
birds are used to measure ecological health
C)
birds are the only key for measuring ecological health
D)
birds are important not only for measuring ecological health
The statement 'Birds are not just a barometer of ecological health, they are also its guarantors' indicates that birds serve two essential roles: acting as bio-indicators (measuring ecological health) and actively sustaining ecosystem functions (pollination, seed dispersal), meaning they are important not only for measuring health.
Choose the correct meaning of the word “communication” :
A)
the imparting or exchanging of information
B)
the use ofa computer to perform calculations
C)
evaluate or estimate the nature, ability, or quality
D)
interpret the hidden meaning ofa parable
'Communication' is defined as the process of imparting, exchanging, or conveying information, ideas, and feelings between individuals or groups.
The ability to regulate and understand one’s emotions is known as:
A)
Confidence
B)
Leadership ability
C)
Emotional intelligence
D)
Self-Efficacy
Emotional intelligence is defined as the capability to recognize, understand, manage, and regulate one's own emotions and effectively interpret the emotions of others.
The demand for professionals is being created by areas such as:
A)
institutions, healthcare and transportation
B)
social media, websites, and third-party platforms
C)
automobile and telephone industry
D)
AI, robotics and machines
According to the passage regarding emerging digital industries, demand for specialized digital marketing and technical professionals is heavily driven by social media, websites, and third-party platforms.
Which of the following is part of the delegation process?
A)
Removing authority and responsibility
B)
Designing organisation structure
C)
Selecting the right person for the task
D)
Receiving feedback
Delegation is the process of assigning responsibility and authority to a subordinate to complete specific tasks. The delegation process typically involves three key elements: Assignment of Responsibility, Granting of Authority, and Creation of Accountability.
1. Why 'c' is correct: For delegation to be effective, the manager must identify and select a subordinate who possesses the necessary skills, competence, and reliability to handle the assigned task. Without selecting the right person, the delegation process is likely to fail.
2. Why 'a' is incorrect: Delegation involves *granting* or *transferring* authority, not removing it. While the manager retains ultimate accountability, they provide the subordinate with the authority needed to act.
3. Why 'b' is incorrect: Designing the organizational structure is a function of 'Organizing' at a macro level. Delegation is a tool used *within* an established structure to manage workflow, not the act of designing the structure itself.
4. Why 'd' is incorrect: While receiving feedback is part of the general 'Control' process or a good management practice after delegation, the core 'process of delegation' focuses on the transfer of authority and responsibility to initiate the task.
Abraham Maslow divided human needs into _______ categories.
A)
three
B)
four
C)
five
D)
six
Maslow's hierarchy of needs classifies human needs into five hierarchical levels: physiological, safety, love/belonging, esteem, and self-actualization.
A suitable title for the passage could be:
A)
Lets Shift to Jute!
B)
How to Consume Few Calories?
C)
Save Energy, Save the Earth!
D)
The Earth Heading for a Disaster.
The reading comprehension passage highlights the dramatic rise in per-capita energy extraction and advocates for sustainable lifestyle practices and eco-friendly alternatives to protect the planet, appropriately titled 'Save Energy, Save the Earth!'.
Memory is not a flawless process because of the following shortcomings:
A)
Psychological and physical processes
B)
News memories are created every second
C)
Forgetting things or not encoding information properly
D)
Memory lies outside of our awareness all the time
Based on the reading comprehension passage on cognitive memory, memory errors and flaws primarily arise from encoding failures (inadequate attention/processing) and retrieval/storage forgetting.
The memory retrieval process allows us to bring stored memories into
A)
Conscious awareness
B)
Brain cells
C)
Practice
D)
The foreground
Retrieval is the cognitive process of accessing stored information from long-term memory and bringing it into conscious awareness.
Choose the option that best captures the phrase “having the same connotations, implications, or reference”:
A)
anonymous
B)
innovators
C)
synonymous
D)
certifications
The word 'synonymous' describes words or concepts having the exact same or closely identical connotations, implications, or reference.
The explosion of commercial monocultures
A)
lower the rate of birds evolution
B)
lower the death rate of birds
C)
lower the evolution of different kinds of birds
D)
lower the migration of birds
Commercial monocultures involve planting a single crop species over a vast area, which eliminates the diverse habitats, food sources, and ecological niches provided by natural polycultures. Evolution of different species (speciation) occurs when populations are isolated or adapt to diverse environmental pressures; by homogenizing the landscape, monocultures remove these selective pressures and niches, thereby lowering the evolution of different kinds of birds.
- Option (a) is incorrect because evolution is a continuous process; the rate of evolution for existing species may change, but the primary impact here is on diversification (speciation).
- Option (b) is incorrect because monocultures typically increase the death rate of birds due to loss of habitat and increased pesticide use.
- Option (d) is incorrect because while monocultures may alter migration patterns, they do not inherently 'lower' the act of migration itself, but rather destroy the stopover points necessary for it.
In _______, managers pass along advice and information or set standards to help others improve their work skills.
A)
Counselling
B)
Coaching
C)
Listening
D)
Guidance
In organizational management (Whetten & Cameron framework), coaching focuses on ability and task performance, where managers provide advice, direction, and standards to help employees improve their work skills. Counseling, by contrast, focuses on attitudes and personal issues.
The inappropriate means of motivation is:
A)
Punishment
B)
Praise
C)
Knowledge of progress
D)
None of these
In psychological and management theories, praise and knowledge of progress are constructive motivators, whereas punishment induces avoidance and demotivation, making it an inappropriate means of motivation.
What is the main idea of the passage?
A)
There is aneed to save energy, especially in our future.
B)
All of us should not only plant trees but also run the marathon.
C)
Use of plastic bags should be completely banned.
D)
We need to respect the Earth and consume less of its calories.
The central theme of the passage emphasizes ecological conservation and responsible living, highlighting that humanity must respect the planet's ecosystems and reduce its resource consumption.
In order to create a new memory, information must be changed into a usable form, which occurs through a process known as:
A)
Decoding
B)
Encoding
C)
Rehearsing
D)
Retrieval
In cognitive psychology, encoding is the initial process of transforming sensory input into a usable construct/representation that can be stored in memory.
Plain ‘green’ is not enough
A)
as ‘green’ does not mean trees and plants only
B)
as ‘green’ includes other vegetations not healthy for birds
C)
as ‘green’ do not enhance the safety of birds these days
D)
as ‘green’ means only green coloured plants not good for the birds
In the passage on monocultures and avian biodiversity, 'Plain green is not enough' highlights that mere vegetation without diverse ecosystems and species richness does not support wildlife.
Mirroring is:
A)
Using a mirror to see one’s appearance
B)
Mimicking someone else’s manner of speech
C)
Matching the body language of someone we like
D)
Mocking someone by mimicking their behavior
In nonverbal communication and psychology, 'mirroring' refers to the subconscious or conscious mimicry and matching of the posture, gestures, and body language of another person with whom one shares rapport or positive affinity.
Folded arms display what type of body language?
A)
Open body language
B)
Inattentive body language
C)
Defensive body language
D)
Attentive body language
Crossed or folded arms are widely interpreted in non-verbal communication as a sign of being defensive, closed off, or unapproachable.
The growth rate of India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) according to the provisional estimate of the National Statistic Organisation (NSO) in the financial year 2023-24 is :
A)
7.2 per cent
B)
7.5 per cent
C)
8 percent
D)
8.2 per cent
According to the provisional estimates released on May 31, 2024 by the National Statistical Office (NSO), Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, India's real GDP growth rate for FY 2023-24 was estimated at 8.2%.
Indiaisa as per provision in Article 1 of the Constitution of India.
A)
Union State
B)
Federal State
C)
Unitary State
D)
None of these
Article 1 of the Indian Constitution declares: 'India, that is Bharat, shall be a Union of States', establishing a Union State structure.
An important pass that links Kerala with Tamil Nadu is :
A)
Thal Ghat
B)
Bhor Ghat
C)
Palghat Gap
D)
Vindhyan Ghat
The Palghat (Palakkad) Gap is a major low mountain pass in the Western Ghats connecting Kerala (Palakkad) with Tamil Nadu (Coimbatore).
The Alkire-Foster methodology of the multidimensional poverty index has three equally weighted dimensions as follows :
A)
Health, education, and standard of living
B)
Income, literacy, and absolute poverty
C)
Income, health, and standard of living
D)
Health, income, and education
The Alkire-Foster methodology underlying the Global Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) assesses acute multidimensional poverty across three equally weighted dimensions (1/3 each): Health, Education, and Standard of Living.
Which committee recommended for three language formula?
A)
Raj Committee
B)
Kothari Committee
C)
Rajamannar Committee
D)
Dutt Committee
The Three-Language Formula was recommended by the Kothari Commission (1964–1966) to promote multilingual education and national integration, and was incorporated into the National Policy on Education 1968.