Civic Consciousness

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Q. Divergent thinking is when multiple creative ideas can be shared and considered while solving a problem. Convergent thinking, on the other hand, is known as the practice of selecting the optimal solution from a finite set of ideas.

Which of the following is an example of the latter?

1. Answering a multiple choice question like this one.
2. Brainstorming ways to address the water shortage in the village.
3. Coming up with ways to reuse the plastic bottles at home.
4. Thinking of an interesting beginning for your story.

Q. To prevent your environment from getting polluted, what measures can you take?

1. Plant more trees.
2. Use public transportation.
3. Avoid the use of plastics.
4. Use your private vehicle for short distances.

Q. A: Divergent thinking occurs when the solution to a problem can be deduced by applying established rules in a fixed pattern.

B: Selflessness is the ability of a person to think beyond himself or herself and promote others' interests.

Which of these statements is/are incorrect?

1. Both A & B
2. A only
3. Neither A nor B
4. B only

Q. Which of the following can happen in the absence of civic consciousness?

1. Citizens become selfish.
2. Peace and security is affected.
3. Leads to natural calamities.
4. Leads to gender equality.

Q. Following different lines of thought to come up with original solutions to problems is known as:

1. Convergent thinking
2. Concrete thinking
3. Divergent thinking
4. Sequential thinking

Q. Medha Patkar helped save millions of people by going against the Narmada Valley project. This project would have affected the environment and thousands would have become homeless. Why do you think Medha Patkar helped the people save their homes?

1. Medha Patkar gained people's confidence so that she could stay in India.
2. Medha Patkar had civic consciousness.
3. Medha Patkar was the Chief Minister and wanted to win the elections.
4. Medha Patkar lived in Narmada Valley and saved her own house.

Q. On your way to school, you happen to witness an accident. A senior citizen was returning home from the market when a bike collided with them. The traffic police in-charge has called for an ambulance, but there is a huge traffic jam on the way.

Which of the following would not be an example of divergent thinking in this situation?

1. Finding alternate routes for the ambulance to reach.
2. Offering a police vehicle to take the victim to the hospital.
3. Instructing the school bus to take the victim.
4. Waiting for the ambulance to make its way through the traffic.

Q. In which of these years did Kerala face devastating floods due to abnormal rainfall?

1. 2015
2. 2016
3. 2017
4. 2018

Q. S1: Hajabba and Pokkudan worked towards betterment of the society.
S2: The divergent thinking and selfless nature is important to work towards betterment of society.

1. S1: True; S2: True; S1 and S2 are related to each other
2. S1: True; S2: False
3. S1: False; S2: True
4. S1: True; S2: True; S1 and S2 are independent of each other

Q. ___ thinking is to follow different lines of thought and come up with original solutions to problems.

1. Logical
2. Divergent
3. Appropriate
4. Convergent

Q. S1: In 2017, Kerala was badly affected by floods.
S2: Many people came forward and helped Kerala recover from the 2018 floods.
Select which of the following options are true.

1. S1: True; S2: True
2. S1: False; S2: True
3. S1: True; S2: False
4. S1: False; S2: False

Q. Which of the following terms best describes the way citizens contributed to the recovery effort in Kerala after the floods of 2018?

1. Individual action
2. Collective action
3. Personal action
4. State action

Q. Suppose an industrialist throws chemical waste into the river which affects the crops and indirectly human health. What are the steps that you, as a citizen, can take?

1. Stop using those crops.
2. Demand a job in the industry with higher wage.
3. Write to the government regarding the issue,
4. Damage industry owner's house.

Q. Divergent thinking is best described as:

1. Ability to memorise and recall correctly.
2. Creative thinking to generate original solutions.
3. Reinforcement of existing thought patterns.
4. Following established rules and regulations.

Q. _______ refers to how you approach problems and solutions- the capacity to put existing ideas together in new combinations.

1. Expertise
2. Creative thinking skills
3. Motivation
4. Plaaning

Q. Which of the following statements is correct?

A: In the year 2014, Kerala was severely affected by floods after an abnormal monsoon.

B: Divergent thinking and collective civic consciousness played a crucial role in helping the state recover from the impact of the disaster.

1. A only
2. B only
3. Both A & B
4. Neither A nor B

Q. Sally's behavior was _______ selfish.

1. expeditiously
2. jauntily
3. egregiously
4. fanatically

Q. Which of the following terms best describes a large collection of people who live together in an organised way, make decisions on various aspects of life, and share responsibilities?

1. Family
2. Organisation
3. Nation
4. Society

Q. State the following statement is True or False:

1. True
2. False

Q. According to experts, your state will experience lower than average annual rainfall and this might affect the water levels. What will you do to conserve water?

1. Reuse water
2. Reduce drinking of water
3. Setup rainwater harvesting project
4. Educate people about rainwater harvesting

Q. It is the general enduring statement of the extent of business ________.

1. mission
2. objectives
3. policies
4. None of the above

Q. In an atmosphere that fosters civic consciousness, citizens tend to become more compassionate.

1. True
2. False

Q. Selflessness is the ability of a person to think beyond himself or herself and promote others' interests.

1. True
2. False

Q. The principles of right and wrong that are accepted by an individual or organization are what comprise _________ .

1. brand equity
2. company image
3. competitive advantage
4. value system