KOE076 – VISION FOR HUMANE SOCIETY
B.Tech (SEM VII) – Theory Examination
Time: 3 Hours | Max Marks: 100
SECTION A
(Attempt all questions in brief – 2 × 10 = 20 marks)
a. Describe human values in brief.
Human values are the fundamental principles that guide human behavior and decision-making. These include truth, respect, honesty, compassion, trust, responsibility, and coexistence, which help individuals live harmoniously in society.
b. What is universal human order?
Universal human order refers to a harmonious arrangement of individuals, families, society, and nature based on mutual happiness, trust, and coexistence, ensuring continuity and sustainability of life.
c. Mutual happiness ensures justice in relationships. How?
When relationships are based on mutual happiness, trust, and respect, exploitation is avoided. This naturally leads to justice because each individual ensures the well-being of others without domination or discrimination.
d. Brief the concept of non-possessiveness.
Non-possessiveness means limiting accumulation to what is needed. It promotes sharing, reduces greed, prevents exploitation of resources, and supports sustainable living.
e. Discuss human order in short.
Human order is the systematic arrangement of human relationships and activities based on values, ensuring harmony within individuals, families, society, and nature.
f. Elaborate the purpose of production.
The purpose of production is to fulfill human needs in a sustainable manner, ensuring prosperity for all without exploitation of people or nature.
g. What are the processes of an education system in short?
The education system involves right understanding, skill development, value education, and character building to ensure holistic human development.
h. What is Samadhi (right concentration/meditation)?
Samadhi refers to right concentration or meditation, enabling clarity of thought, inner peace, and self-regulation for ethical and purposeful living.
i. What do you mean by tradition?
Tradition is the transfer of values, practices, and wisdom from one generation to the next, guiding human conduct and social harmony.
j. What do you mean by sum up?
To sum up means to present the essence or conclusion of a discussion by highlighting key points briefly and clearly.
SECTION B
(Attempt any three – answers provided for ALL)
2(a). Why do we need family? Write the role of relationship for human being.
Family is the basic unit of society where individuals experience trust, care, love, and guidance. Relationships provide emotional security, moral development, cooperation, and mutual support, which are essential for human happiness and stability.
2(b). Elaborate Buddha’s Astangik Marg with respect to better understanding.
Buddha’s Astangik Marg (Eightfold Path) consists of:
Right understanding, thought, speech, action, livelihood, effort, mindfulness, and concentration.
It provides a practical framework for ethical living, mental discipline, and wisdom, leading to harmony and freedom from suffering.
2(c). Universal human order as continuity and expanse of order in living.
Universal human order exists as a continuous process from individual to family, society, and nature. Living beings follow natural order instinctively, while humans must understand and consciously follow this order to ensure coexistence.
2(d). Roles of exchange and storage in a humane society.
Exchange ensures fair distribution of goods and services based on need, while storage ensures availability for future requirements. Together, they prevent scarcity, hoarding, and exploitation.
2(e). Steps for transition from current state and student participation.
Transition involves self-exploration, value education, ethical living, and social participation. Students can contribute through responsible behavior, awareness programs, community service, and promoting sustainability.
SECTION C
3(a). What is human relationship? Explain the role of work in its fulfilment.
Human relationships are interactions based on trust, respect, affection, and care. Work plays a vital role by providing opportunities to express responsibility, cooperation, and service, thereby strengthening relationships.
3(b). Need for undivided society and universal human order.
An undivided society eliminates discrimination and conflict. Universal human order ensures harmony among individuals, social institutions, and nature, leading to sustainable peace and prosperity.
4(a). Illustrate culture and civilization in detail.
Culture reflects values, ethics, and conduct of individuals.
Civilization represents systems, technologies, and institutions developed for collective living.
Culture guides civilization, ensuring technological progress aligns with human values.
4(b). Meaning of justice in relationship and its role.
Justice in relationships means mutual fulfillment without exploitation. It leads to trust, which develops into culture, civilization, and ethical human conduct.
5(a). Education system modification for a better society.
Education should integrate value education, ethical understanding, skill development, and social responsibility to create conscious and compassionate citizens.
5(b). Universal order based on undivided society.
Universal order is based on coexistence, mutual respect, and shared prosperity. Its conceptual framework includes harmony at individual, family, social, and environmental levels.
6(a). Role of health and sanyam in universal human order.
Health ensures physical well-being, while sanyam (self-regulation) ensures mental balance. Together, they support responsible behavior and harmonious living.
6(b). Roles of education and sanskar in a humane society.
Education provides right understanding, while sanskar develops ethical behavior. Together, they shape responsible and value-based citizens.
7(a). Scope and steps of universal human order in tradition.
Tradition provides wisdom for harmonious living. Steps include awareness, acceptance of values, ethical conduct, and collective participation.
7(b). Transition from current state to ideal universal human order.
The transition requires value-based education, ethical governance, responsible production and consumption, and individual commitment to coexistence.
