CBSE-SOLUTIONS
CLASS-10
PART-A
UNIT-II SELF MANAGEMENT SKILLS-II
1. Stress causes:
(a) Physical strain
(b) Emotional strain
(c) Psychological strain
(d) All of the above
Answer: (d) All of the above
2. ________ refers to focusing efforts on maintaining a healthy mind and body which is better capable of withstanding stressful situations.
(a) Emotional health
(b) Stress management
(c) Self-management
(d) Mental health
Answer: (d) Mental health
3. Having conscious knowledge of your own self, your capabilities, feelings and your own character is called:
(a) Self-awareness
(b) Self-motivation
(c) Self-control
(d) Independence
Answer: (a) Self-awareness
4. Stress management can:
(a) Improve mood
(b) Boost immune function
(c) Promote longevity
(d) All of the above
Answer: (d) All of the above
5. Which of the following is an important life skill?
(a) Self-awareness
(b) Self-motivation
(c) Self-regulation
(d) All of the above
Answer: (d) All of the above
6. Sonika gets up at 6 a.m. and goes for her hobby classes. Then she comes back home and finishes her homework before going to school. She does all the work by herself. No one tells her to do so. This is called ________.
(a) Self-Awareness
(b) Self-Motivation
(c) Self-Regulation
(d) Discipline
Answer: (b) Self-Motivation
7. High expectations from self can leave one with chronic anxiety and stress, thus leading to ________ stress.
(a) Physical
(b) Emotional
(c) Mental
(d) Financial
Answer: (b) Emotional
8. Trisha is always tense during exam time. She is a sincere and studious student, but the thought of exams creates anxiety in her. Which stress management technique would you suggest to help her?
(a) Yoga
(b) Exercise
(c) Vacation with family
(d) All of the above
Answer: (d) All of the above
9. Ravi works hard to get the best student award at the end of the year. What type of motivation is this?
(a) Internal
(b) External
(c) Both internal and external
(d) Not any specific type of motivation
Answer: (b) External
B. State ‘T’ for True or ‘F’ for False
1. Stress is one of the main reasons for low productivity in all stages of life.
Answer: T (True)
2. One gets used to continue stress over a long period of time, so it doesn’t need to be managed.
Answer: F (False)
3. Chronic stress promotes mental and physical readiness to accomplish tasks.
Answer: F (False)
4. Stress impacts different people in different ways.
Answer: T (True)
5. Yoga is a mind-body practice that makes people aware of the link between mind and body.
Answer: T (True)
C. Answer the following Questions
1. What is the meaning of stress? List the causes of stress.
Answer:
Stress is the body's response to any demand or challenge (physical, emotional, or psychological).
Causes of stress:
1. Physical strain
2. Emotional strain
3. Psychological strain
4. High expectations from self or others
5. Exam pressure, family issues, work overload, etc.
2. List any four activities that can help in managing stress.
Answer:
1. Yoga and meditation
2. Regular physical exercise
3. Spending time in nature
4. Listening to music / deep breathing / vacation with family
3. How can being in nature help in stress management?
Answer:
Being in nature (like parks, gardens, or greenery) has a calming effect on the mind. It reduces cortisol (stress hormone) levels, lowers blood pressure, improves mood, and helps in refreshing the mind and body, thereby reducing anxiety and stress.
4. What are the physical symptoms of stress?
Answer:
1. Headache
2. Muscle tension or pain
3. Fatigue / tiredness
4. Sleep problems (insomnia)
5. Increased heart rate / chest pain
6. Digestive issues (stomach upset)
5. What does being self-reliant mean?
Answer:
Self-reliant means depending on oneself for taking decisions and doing work without needing help or instructions from others. It involves taking responsibility for one's own tasks and goals.
6. List any four benefits of working independently.
Answer:
1. Increases self-confidence
2. Develops decision-making skills
3. Improves time management
4. Builds a sense of responsibility and achievement
7. Explain the life skills that enhance the capability to work independently.
Answer:
The important life skills are:
Self-awareness: Knowing one's strengths, weaknesses, and emotions.
Self-regulation: Controlling emotions and behavior.
Self-motivation: Doing work without external pressure.
Discipline: Following a routine consistently.
These skills help a person become more confident and capable of working independently.
8. What does self-awareness mean? Why is it important?
Answer:
Self-awareness means having conscious knowledge of your own self — your capabilities, feelings, character, strengths, and weaknesses.
Importance: It helps in better decision-making, managing emotions, setting realistic goals, improving relationships, and reducing stress caused by unrealistic expectations.
9. How does self-regulation motivate an individual to strive towards attaining his or her goals?
Answer:
Self-regulation is the ability to control one's emotions, thoughts, and behavior in order to achieve long-term goals.
It helps by:
1. Maintaining focus and discipline
2. Avoiding distractions and impulsive actions
3. Managing negative emotions like anxiety or frustration
4. Building consistency and perseverance, which leads to goal achievement.
10. What is self-motivation? Explain with the help of an example.
Answer:
Self-motivation is the inner drive that pushes a person to take action and complete tasks without needing external rewards or pressure from others.
Example: Sonika wakes up at 6 a.m. for hobby classes and finishes her homework before school without anyone telling her. She does this because she is internally motivated to improve herself.
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