(SEM II) THEORY EXAMINATION 2018-19 CHEMISTRY

This document presents the complete Soft Skills / Communication Skills Theory Examination Question Paper for B.Tech (Semester II), Total Marks: 100, Time: 3 Hours. The paper is designed to evaluate a student’s understanding of essential soft skills that are crucial for academic, professional, and personal growth.

It covers major areas such as creativity, credibility analysis, communication processes, teamwork, motivation, emotional intelligence, learning stages, critical thinking, stress management, social skills, listening skills, reading comprehension, and paragraph writing.

The question paper is divided into three structured sections:

SECTION A – Short Conceptual Questions (20 Marks)

This section tests fundamental concepts of communication and personality development, including creativity, stress, teamwork principles, motivation, socialization, scanning, and the difference between hearing and listening.

SECTION B – Descriptive & Analytical Questions (30 Marks)

This portion checks the student’s ability to explain, evaluate, and analyze concepts such as active listening, the importance of conversation, motivation, communication process, and the complexity of critical thinking.

SECTION C – Long Answer / Application-Based Questions (40 Marks)

This section focuses on deep understanding and real-life application, covering topics like fact vs. claim, credibility analysis, self-belief, teamwork, stages of learning, motivation types, social skills, listening techniques, reading comprehension, and paragraph writing.

Sample Questions Included

Examples from the paper include:

“State the difference between Hearing and Listening.”

“Explain self-belief and self-esteem. Write methods to improve them.”

Overall Coverage

The paper ensures comprehensive evaluation across:

Communication skills — listening, speaking, reading, conversation

Behavioral and social skills — teamwork, socialization

Self-management — motivation, stress handling, performance improvement

Cognitive skills — critical thinking, fact vs. claim, comprehension strategies

This document provides a complete overview of the university’s examination structure and serves as an excellent reference for understanding the theoretical and practical dimensions of soft skills required in academic and professional environments.