Unit-2 Self management Skills-I
Stress Management and its Techniques
Stress Management and its Techniques (20 MCQs with Answers)
MCQs
1. Stress can be defined as:
a) A relaxed state of mind
b) A physical or mental response to pressure or challenges
c) A type of exercise
d) A leisure activity
Answer: b) A physical or mental response to pressure or challenges
2. Which of the following is a common cause of stress among students?
a) Watching TV
b) Examination pressure
c) Playing games
d) Listening to music
Answer: b) Examination pressure
3. Which hormone is commonly associated with stress?
a) Insulin
b) Cortisol
c) Thyroxine
d) Adrenaline
Answer: b) Cortisol
4. Which type of stress is considered beneficial and motivating?
a) Distress
b) Chronic stress
c) Eustress
d) Negative stress
Answer: c) Eustress
5. Which of the following is a physical symptom of stress?
a) Happiness
b) Headache
c) Motivation
d) Confidence
Answer: b) Headache
6. Long-term stress can lead to:
a) Better concentration
b) Improved health
c) Anxiety and health problems
d) Increased relaxation
Answer: c) Anxiety and health problems
7. Which of these is an effective stress management technique?
a) Overthinking
b) Deep breathing exercises
c) Ignoring sleep
d) Constant worrying
Answer: b) Deep breathing exercises
8. Time management helps in stress management because it:
a) Increases workload
b) Reduces last-minute pressure
c) Creates confusion
d) Increases stress levels
Answer: b) Reduces last-minute pressure
9. Meditation helps to reduce stress by:
a) Increasing negative thoughts
b) Improving relaxation and focus
c) Reducing sleep
d) Creating pressure
Answer: b) Improving relaxation and focus
10. Which of these is an unhealthy way of dealing with stress?
a) Talking to friends
b) Exercise
c) Eating junk food excessively
d) Practicing yoga
Answer: c) Eating junk food excessively
11. Stress management techniques mainly aim to:
a) Eliminate exams
b) Avoid challenges completely
c) Maintain balance and cope effectively
d) Ignore responsibilities
Answer: c) Maintain balance and cope effectively
12. Which activity is most recommended to reduce exam stress?
a) Sleeping properly and revising regularly
b) Watching movies all night
c) Avoiding studies
d) Procrastinating work
Answer: a) Sleeping properly and revising regularly
13. Which of the following is a psychological symptom of stress?
a) Muscle pain
b) Fatigue
c) Irritability and mood swings
d) Headache
Answer: c) Irritability and mood swings
14. A person practicing yoga and pranayama is using:
a) Social skills
b) Stress management techniques
c) Barriers to communication
d) Time-wasting activities
Answer: b) Stress management techniques
15. Which of the following can help manage stress at the workplace?
a) Poor communication
b) Effective time management and teamwork
c) Procrastination
d) Negative thinking
Answer: b) Effective time management and teamwork
16. Laughter therapy is considered useful in stress management because it:
a) Increases tension
b) Releases happy hormones
c) Reduces energy levels
d) Causes more anxiety
Answer: b) Releases happy hormones
17. Which type of stress is harmful to health and reduces performance?
a) Eustress
b) Distress
c) Positive stress
d) Motivational stress
Answer: b) Distress
18. One of the simplest and most immediate ways to relieve stress is:
a) Deep breathing
b) Ignoring it
c) Overeating
d) Shouting loudly
Answer: a) Deep breathing
19. The first step in stress management is to:
a) Avoid exams
b) Identify the cause of stress
c) Increase workload
d) Ignore responsibilities
Answer: b) Identify the cause of stress
20. A healthy lifestyle that helps manage stress includes:
a) Balanced diet, exercise, and proper sleep
b) Skipping meals and avoiding exercise
c) Playing video games all night
d) Excessive caffeine consumption
Answer: a) Balanced diet, exercise, and proper sleep
Ability to Work Independently
Ability to Work Independently
MCQs
1. Working independently means:
a) Avoiding teamwork completely
b) Completing tasks without constant supervision
c) Depending on others for every task
d) Ignoring deadlines
Answer: b) Completing tasks without constant supervision
2. Which of the following is an essential quality for independent work?
a) Laziness
b) Self-motivation
c) Over-dependence
d) Negligence
Answer: b) Self-motivation
3. Which skill is most important for working independently?
a) Time management
b) Gossiping
c) Procrastination
d) Ignoring work
Answer: a) Time management
4. An independent worker is usually:
a) Over-dependent on others
b) Responsible and accountable
c) Careless about tasks
d) Confused always
Answer: b) Responsible and accountable
5. Which of the following helps a student to work independently?
a) Copying assignments from friends
b) Following a proper study schedule
c) Avoiding revision
d) Procrastinating tasks
Answer: b) Following a proper study schedule
6. Ability to work independently develops:
a) Self-confidence and decision-making
b) Laziness and confusion
c) Dependence on friends
d) Irresponsible behavior
Answer: a) Self-confidence and decision-making
7. Which of the following is a barrier to independent work?
a) Self-discipline
b) Lack of confidence
c) Planning skills
d) Motivation
Answer: b) Lack of confidence
8. Independent work requires:
a) Continuous guidance from teachers
b) Self-reliance and responsibility
c) Ignoring deadlines
d) Waiting for help always
Answer: b) Self-reliance and responsibility
9. Which of the following best describes independent learning?
a) Memorizing answers without understanding
b) Taking responsibility for one’s own learning
c) Depending on group studies only
d) Avoiding books
Answer: b) Taking responsibility for one’s own learning
10. Which of the following can improve independent working skills?
a) Setting personal goals
b) Poor time management
c) Waiting for instructions always
d) Ignoring progress
Answer: a) Setting personal goals
11. A student preparing for exams without needing reminders shows:
a) Dependence
b) Independent working ability
c) Procrastination
d) Carelessness
Answer: b) Independent working ability
12. Which of these habits makes a person independent in work?
a) Self-discipline
b) Irresponsibility
c) Over-dependence
d) Laziness
Answer: a) Self-discipline
13. Ability to work independently is most useful when:
a) There is no supervision
b) A person avoids work
c) There is unlimited time
d) Teamwork is discouraged
Answer: a) There is no supervision
14. Which of the following is not an example of independent work?
a) Completing homework on time without reminders
b) Preparing a project with self-effort
c) Depending on others for every answer
d) Setting study goals and achieving them
Answer: c) Depending on others for every answer
15. Independent workers are usually better at:
a) Problem solving and decision making
b) Avoiding responsibilities
c) Gossiping during work
d) Copying others’ tasks
Answer: a) Problem solving and decision making
16. The first step towards working independently is:
a) Time management and planning
b) Procrastination
c) Ignoring instructions
d) Depending on others
Answer: a) Time management and planning
17. Which of the following shows independent behavior at school?
a) Finishing assignments before deadlines
b) Asking friends to do homework
c) Ignoring study schedules
d) Not preparing for exams
Answer: a) Finishing assignments before deadlines
18. A person who works independently is more likely to:
a) Achieve personal and professional goals
b) Waste time waiting for help
c) Rely completely on others
d) Miss deadlines frequently
Answer: a) Achieve personal and professional goals
19. One key benefit of working independently is:
a) Better self-confidence
b) Weak problem-solving
c) Poor time management
d) More dependence
Answer: a) Better self-confidence
20. The ability to work independently is important because it:
a) Encourages laziness
b) Helps in personal growth and success
c) Reduces accountability
d) Avoids responsibilities
Answer: b) Helps in personal growth and success