(SEM IV) THEORY EXAMINATION 2018-19 UNIVERSAL HUMAN VALUES AND PROFESSAIONAL ETHICS

UNIVERSAL HUMAN VALUES & PROFESSIONAL ETHICS – B.Tech (SEM-IV), RVE-401

This is a 3-hour, 70-mark theoretical examination that evaluates a student’s understanding of human values, ethical living, harmony in relationships, value education, professional ethics, and holistic human development.

The paper is divided into three sections, focusing on conceptual clarity, descriptive understanding, and analytical reflection.
 

SECTION A — Short Concept Questions (2 × 7 = 14 Marks)

This section contains seven brief questions, aimed at checking fundamental definitions and core concepts.

Topics include:

Meaning of human values                        Natural acceptance & experiential validation

SVDD, SSDD & SSSS abbreviations          Terms: Gathansheel, Gathanpurana, Kriyapurnata, Acharanpurnata

Meaning of trust                                       Preconditioning & its source

Meaning of sukh (happiness) and suvidha (physical facilities)

These questions test basic understanding of human behavior, feelings, and ethical concepts.
 

SECTION B — Descriptive / Reflective Questions (7 × 3 = 21 Marks)

Attempt any 3 out of 5 questions.
This section requires explanatory answers with diagrams/examples where needed.

Topics include:

Self-exploration process (with diagram)

Requirements for fulfilling human aspirations

Needs of the Self (I) vs Needs of the body

Feelings of care and guidance & their role in parent-child relationship

Ethical human conduct in terms of values, policies, character

This section tests self-understanding, interpersonal harmony, and ethical reasoning.
 

SECTION C — Long Answer / Applied Values Questions (7 marks each)

Each question provides choice (a or b), focusing on in-depth reflection, comparison, and explanation.

Q3 – Value Education & Prosperity

Basic guidelines for value education

Prosperity vs wealth (with examples)

Q4 – Misunderstanding of Happiness & Conditioning

Consequences of confusing sukh with suvidha

Influence of sensations & preconditionings on imagination (with examples)

Q5 – Justice, Respect & Human Relations

Justice and its link to mutual happiness

Meaning of respect & how differentiation occurs; minimum content of respect

Q6 – Innateness & Natural Orders

Innateness in human beings

Four orders in nature & their mutual interdependence

Q7 – Values in Interaction & Professional Ethics

Human–material interaction values (with examples)

Meaning and explanation of professional ethics

This section evaluates deep understanding of relationships, societal harmony, and ethical conduct.
 

OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE EXAM

This question paper assesses whether the student can:

Distinguish between physical & spiritual needs

Understand self-exploration and natural acceptance

Recognize values that promote harmony in family, society, and nature

Identify preconditionings and analyze human behavior logically

Understand justice, trust, respect, and human relations

Practice professional ethics in real-life engineering situations

Develop a responsible, ethical, and value-based approach to living

It integrates philosophy, self-development, ethics, and human behavior to create a balanced and responsible future professional.