(SEM III) THEORY EXAMINATION 2021-22 HUMAN VALUES & PROFESSIONAL ETHICS

This is the B.Tech Semester III examination paper for Human Values & Professional Ethics (AUC001).
The exam carries 50 marks and focuses on understanding ethical human conduct, value-based living, harmony, relationships, and self-exploration. The structure of the paper ensures that students reflect on human behavior, responsibilities, and values necessary for a meaningful professional and personal life.

The paper is divided into three major sections — A, B, and C, each aimed at testing conceptual understanding, explanation ability, and reasoning.

SECTION A – Short Conceptual Questions (10 Marks)

This section contains 10 fill-in-the-blank or short questions (1 mark each).
They cover essential foundations of human values:

Foundation value in relationships

Four orders of nature

Complete value in relationships

Composition activity of material order

Recyclability in nature

Two domains of education

Implications of value education

Meaning of animal consciousness

Meaning of human consciousness

Human being as coexistence of Self and Body

These questions test basic recall and understanding of the core principles taught in Human Values.
 

SECTION B – Short Descriptive Questions (15 Marks)

Students must attempt any three questions (each 5 marks).
Topics include:

Meaning of happiness and prosperity

Basic aspirations of a human being

Characteristics of mutual happiness

Detailed explanation of physical order

Feelings of care and guidance

This section evaluates a student’s ability to explain value-based concepts, understand relationships, and differentiate human needs.

SECTION C – Long Answer Questions (25 Marks)

This section has five groups (Q3 to Q7), each containing two alternatives, and students must attempt one from each group.

Q3 – Human Goals

Categories of persons based on happiness & prosperity

OR importance of self-exploration

Q4 – Needs of Self vs Body

Difference between needs of self and needs of body

OR body as an instrument of self

Q5 – Harmony

Harmony at different levels of living

OR difference between intention and competence

Q6 – Relationship

Role of physical facilities in fulfilling relationships

OR difference between respect, glory, and reverence

Q7 – Nature & Bio-order

Natural characteristics of the four orders

OR inheritance of the bio-order

This section tests deep understanding, reasoning, and the ability to apply values to real-life thinking.