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Gujarat Technological University
MCA Question Paper
Subject: Contributor Personality Development Program
Sub Code: 1990001
DATE:11/01/2019 TIME:02.30 PM TO 05.00 PM
There are 29 questions (in 4 sections) in this question paper.
All questions are compulsory. Marks: 70
Section A
Instructions: This section has a case. 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 option and mark it on the answer sheet given to you.
Marks: 10
The Municipal Corporation of a city recently constructed a garden with modern facilities under a flyover/ bridge. The citizens greatly appreciated this project as the city has very few open spaces and gardens. The success of this project has encouraged the municipal corporation to construct many such gardens under flyovers.
However, the city's Road Development Corporation is against the construction of more such gardens, as it becomes difficult to do maintenance work of flyovers.
Further, some urban development experts believe that these space should be used for
managing traffic, building parking lots, etc., as the city suffers from severe traffic jam problems.
1. According to you, what is the primary problem in the above situation?
Efforts were not made to find out which group's concerns are most important to be addressed.
The fact that there are many stakeholders in the situation was missed.
No one could come up with one good solution for using the space properly.
2. The mayor of the city has set up a committee to come up with a solution on how the space needs to be used. Who will you choose as the chief of the panel?
Mr. Khurshed: "We should to be ready to rework on the solution many times before we can arrive at a final answer."
Mr. Pambar: "Each group has different concerns. If we look at it practically, arriving at a solution will be very difficult."
Ms. Mitra: "We have been assigned the task of finding solution for this problem. Let's do the best that we can."
3. While building any solution/ plan which can impact many people, it is important to consult different groups
So that there is less resistance from any group.
So that more people can benefit from it.
4. A city planner/ architect would be successful if
People find it easy to live in the cities built by him.
His plans are showcased as 'role-model plan' in the world.
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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
5. Your client has asked for a presentation in an hour, but the presentation is far from complete. You think
"Why not push myself to do a good job in one hour?"
"Why hurry? Why not postpone so that I can be fully prepared to give a good presentation?"
6. If a scientist seeks to encourage students to pursue science, he/she could
Get students excited about how "scientific thinking" can be seen in their daily lives.
Reach out to maximum number of school students about the benefits of choosing the science stream.
7. When going through a job advertisement, it is important to understand the results you are expected to deliver because
You can showcase the necessary skills in your resume.
You will be prepared to deliver those results.
8. As I want to contribute to the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan
I will talk to my friends about what to organize in our locality.
I will happily do it when it is organized in our locality.
9. As a prospective employer, I am likely to think that
People who change jobs often are in demand by different companies.
People who change jobs often may not last long in this job/ company.
10. When assigned a project topic that you find uninteresting, you could
Request your teacher to assign a different topic which you are passionate about.
Find out the relevance and importance of the assigned topic.
11. A politician should persuade his political rivals to join his cabinet when he is elected to a Government post as
It would help him make better decisions.
It would help him keep a check on his rivals.
12. A team works best when
Every member works towards meeting the team's outcome.
Every member does what he or she is supposed to do.
13. A successful GD is one in which
Multiple viewpoints are discussed and debated upon by some participants.
All participants get a chance to share their viewpoints.
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14. When the garbage clearance vehicle does not turn up for a week in your locality
You discuss with other residents to find out why such delays are happening.
You organize help to clear the waste.
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
15. Zarine had been asked to do market research for a new product. Now the work has started to become exhausting. What do you think Zarine could tell herself to keep going? (Rank them in order of most contributive to least contributive option.)
1. I might find new patterns/ insights in the research as I keep working on it.
2. I can probably seek help so it gets done before I give up.
3. I have to go on as I am getting paid for it.
4. The research will be useful when the new product will be launched.

16. Gautam was announced the winner of a reality dance show. During an interview he was asked what was the best part about the competition. As a contributor, how would he respond? (Rank them in order of most contributive to least contributive option.)
1. "I got a chance to work with experts and learn from them."
2. "Now wherever I go, people recognize me."
3. "I got an opportunity to dance with some of the best upcoming dancers.
4. "I could develop many aspects of my personality."

17. Recently, a bridge in a major city collapsed, killing many citizens. Investigations show that some government officials took bribes and made unnecessary changes to the bridge structure. What is the impact of these actions? (Rank them in order of most contributive to least contributive option.)
1. Citizens might feel unsafe to travel on bridges and will lose trust on the officials and government.
2. The citizens will not be happy with any government project.
3. The culprits will be punished severely.
4. Entire government will be distrusted due to negligence of few authorities.

18. Manpreet, a student, wrote an article on the current economic crisis which looks at the problem from a new perspective. His professor sent the article for publication in an International Journal. Why do you think the professor wants Manpreet's article to be published? (Rank in order of most contributive to least contributive option.)
1. The insights in the article will be available for use to those who are working in this field of economics.
2. The article will be able to impact the thinking of international economists in a new way.
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3. This will be a value-addition to Manpreet's resume.
4. It would be good for Manpreet's career in the future.

19. Erica wanted to get a job in a large international company, but finally got a job in a small local company. She is not too happy. How can you help Erica find job satisfaction? (Rank in order of most contributive to least contributive option.)
1. "Take this as an opportunity to learn different skills. Since there are no separate departments, you will get a chance to work on different areas (unlike in large companies)."
2. "Take this as an opportunity to get some experience. This will help you when you apply again to large companies."
3. "Your ideas are more likely to get heard in a small company. This is an opportunity for you to experiment with your own ideas."
4. "In a small company, you will learn to take full responsibility of many projects. It is a great opportunity."

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
20. Indian e-commerce market is flooded with companies who help customers shop online. On what basis would you, as a customer, choose one company over the others?
The one that delivers a reliable experience every time I use it (e.g. on-time delivery, smooth payment experience, etc.).
The one that offers reasonable rates to regular users.
The one that offers all the standard services (such as exchange return policy).
21. How will having a wider vision of career impact the way in which you fulfill the responsibilities in a job?
You will learn more while fulfilling the responsibilities of the job.
You will become flexible in taking up a variety of roles and fulfilling them.
You will have the satisfaction of completing the job and showing results to your boss.
22. Many shops raise the prices of their products and then offer discounts. Which of these statements is correct?
Anyway, it is still a discount!
This is a common sales strategy used in many stores!
Public should know this fact!
23. A month before the exam you hear that the examination pattern is going to change. As a student, how would you respond to it?
Why not? We can handle anything as students.
We should ask them to postpone the exam, so that we have enough time to prepare for the changes.
We should protest against such changes. It is unfair to students.
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24. Farhan notices that fewer youngsters are participating in community events (e.g. water conservation drive, etc.) as compared to earlier years. He thinks
"Hasn't this happened before? I am sure someone has found an answer to deal with this problem."
"Why don't youngsters care much about community events these days?"
"What are the ways to get youngsters actively involved in such events?"
25. As a team lead, you always include your team members while planning the goals of a project. This makes sense as
Team members will feel happy that their views have been considered.
Team members will make sure they achieve the goals.
Team members will be clear about what is expected from each of them.
26. An interviewer asks you about an experience where you were greatly disappointed. While talking about it, you would focus on demonstrating that
You assess your failures to do things differently in future.
You can handle disappointments gracefully.
You take responsibility for your failures (instead of blaming others).
27. Your younger brother complains about having a tough time sharing his room with a collegemate. How would you suggest he deal with this situation?
Tolerate things that bother you and learn to live together.
Figure out a new way of living together in spite of the differences.
Set some rules so that incidents of arguments can be less.
28. Srilata who worked in ISRO decides to teach in a college after retirement. What could be the reason behind such a decision?
She believes it is wasteful to stay at home and relax when she can be doing something useful.
She believes there is still a lot to learn and accomplish in life.
She believes that she can play a role in helping students realize their potential.
29. Ankur, a successful online writer recently started mentoring online writers for a small fee. According to you, what is the likely reason for Ankur to take up mentoring?
"This forum will help the creation of an online writer community who can assist and guide each other."
"I don't want other writers to struggle like I had to."
"Interacting with other online writers will enrich my understanding of online writing."