01. A single thought has the potential to change the entire world.

(Lecture – 1)

a. True

b. False

02. My personal growth depends only on my surroundings. (Lecture – 1)

a. True

b. False

03. ‘Live every day as your last’. This thought allows us to prioritize our life and achieve those

things that are more important sooner. (Lecture – 1)

a. True

b. False

04. According to Robin Sharma, it only takes 11 days to develop a new habit. (Lecture – 2)

a. True

b. False

05. Your life will expand or contract in direct relationship to your good and bad habits. (Lecture –

2)

a. True

b. False

06. The difference between who you are and who you want to be is what you believe. And that

which you believe consistently is called a Habit. (Lecture – 2)

a. True

b. False

07. Though a Legend may not be present physically, their value-based life can serve as an

inspiration for others. (Lecture – 3)

a. True

b. False

08. If we face difficult circumstances, then we should panic and get upset. (Lecture – 3)

a. True

b. False

09. In the face of difficult circumstances, we should try to remain steady and think clearly. (Lecture

– 3)

a. True
b. False

10. There is no difference between listening and hearing. (Lecture – 4)

a. True

b. False

11. A good listener will be able to understand how the speaker is feeling. (Lecture – 4)

a. True

b. False

12. A good listener will have a conversation while also texting on their phone. (Lecture – 4)

a. True

b. False

13. In the face of failure, we should try to see the positive angle. (Lecture – 5)

a. True

b. False

14. Focus on what you can control and do not waste energy on things that you cannot control.

(Lecture – 6)

a. True

b. False

15. We should spend most of our time in the circle of concern. (Lecture – 6)

a. True

b. False

16. Within the circle of influence, there are things that you can control. (Lecture – 6)

a. True

b. False

17. The Vedic text, Baudhāyana Shulba Sutra, contains surgical techniques like the heart bypass

surgery. (Lecture – 7)

a. True

b. False

18. Āryabhata rishi's estimation of Pi was near the actual value of π (Pi). (Lecture – 7)

a. True

b. False

19. The rishis of India have contributed greatly to the fields of Mathematics, Astronomy, and
Physics. (Lecture – 7)

a. True

b. False

20. Āryabhata Rishi mainly contributed to the field of Biology. (Lecture – 7)

a. True

b. False

21. Bakhshali manuscript was written by Isaac Newton. (Lecture – 7)

a. True

b. False

22. Sushruta is famous for his work on astronomy and mathematics. (Lecture – 8)

a. True

b. False

23. Vijay Bhatkar became the chancellor of Nalanda University. (Lecture – 8)

a. True

b. False

24. The origin of Takshashilā goes back at least to 1000 BCE (Lecture – 8)

a. True

b. False

25. Julius Caesar learnt Sanskrit so he could study the Bhagavad Gita and ancient Indian texts.

(Lecture – 8)

a. True

b. False

26. It is our duty to share India’s glorious past. (Lecture – 8)

a. True

b. False

27. We should not allow any difficulties that arise in our lives to stop us from pursuing our dream.

(Lecture – 9)

a. True

b. False

28. Dr Abdul Kalam lived an extraordinary life but only during his time as the President. (Lecture –

9)
a. True

b. False

29. As a young adult, it is important to dream, to visualize a goal, and then contemplate on how to

achieve it. (Lecture – 9)

a. True

b. False

30. Dr Abdul Kalam's academic intelligence was the only reason for his success. (Lecture – 9)

a. True

b. False

31. Networking involves building and maintaining relationships over time. (Lecture – 10)

a. True

b. False

32. Staying in contact is key when building your network. (Lecture – 10)

a. True

b. False

33. Networking is the process of calculating the net profit. (Lecture – 10)

a. True

b. False

34. Principles of project management make it harder to plan in advance. (Lecture – 11)

a. True

b. False

35. Time efficiency means to effectively complete the project within the deadline. (Lecture – 11)

a. True

b. False

36. Project Management should be done after completing the Project. (Lecture – 11)

a. True

b. False

37. Akshardham-Delhi was built in 10 years. (Lecture – 11)

a. True

b. False

38. Social media can change our perception of the world and ourselves, but not always for the
better. (Lecture – 12)

a. True

b. False

39. Social media has been designed to keep users engaged on their device for only a brief amount of

time. (Lecture – 12)

a. True

b. False

40. One of the ways social media developers have strategized to keep users engaged for a long time

is by removing stopping cues. (Lecture – 12)

a. True

b. False

41. If technology is used without discretion then it is a blessing. But with discretion, it is a curse.

(Lecture – 12)

a. True

b. False

42. Faith is an essential part of our lives (Lecture – 13)

a. True

b. False

43. Keeping faith in ourselves can give us strength (Lecture – 13)

a. True

b. False

44. Relying only on ourselves is the only way of achieving our dreams (Lecture – 13)

a. True

b. False

45. To run an organisation, it must have faith in its people (Lecture – 13)

a. True

b. False

46. Excessive social media usage has been critically linked to loneliness and depression within

youth. (Lecture – 14)

a. True

b. False
47. Screen time generally has a positive effect on family bonding and relationships. (Lecture – 14)

a. True

b. False

48. Family and community culture can have a significant positive impact on one's health and

wellbeing. (Lecture – 14)

a. True

b. False

49. Seva means to serve individuals with the expectation of praise and rewards. (Lecture – 15)

a. True

b. False

50. Seva can be beneficial to our health. (Lecture – 15)

a. True

b. False

51. Which of these people had the following thought that led to their success – “What happens if

you divide 0 by 0?” (Lecture – 1)

a. Srinivasa Ramanujan

b. Isaac Newton

c. Albert Einstein

d. Abdul Kalam

52. Which of the following are NOT one of IPDC’s four quotients? (Lecture – 1)

a. Intelligence Quotient

b. Emotional Quotient

c. Adaptability Quotient

d. Physical Quotient

53. Which of these is NOT one of the 6 powerful thoughts? (Lecture – 1)

a. Whatever happens, happens for the best

b. What am I grateful for?

c. How can I get people to like me?

d. Am I giving my 100%?

54. Change begins, simply, with ___? (Lecture – 2)

a. Talent
b. An action

c. Effort

d. A thought

55. To adapt to new circumstance, changes are essential. This is explained in the lecture using

which example? (Lecture – 2)

a. Mahindra

b. Ford

c. Honda

d. Toyota

56. Which of the following points is NOT one of the habits that Tom Corley, author of "Change

Your Habits, Change Your Life" discussed in his study of 233 self-made millionaires over a

period of 5 years? (Lecture – 2)

a. They get up early

b. They sleep 4 hours or less

c. They read a lot

d. They make exercise a priority

57. How do habits form? (Lecture – 2)

a. Cue-> routine-> reward

b. Practice -> perfect practice -> reward

c. Learn -> practice -> success

d. Learn -> patience -> success

58. According to the IPDC workbook, Tendulkar and Tate are what type of people? (Lecture – 3)

a. Extraordinary

b. Emotional

c. Legendary

d. Ordinary

59. During the 1999 ICC World Cup, Sachin Tendulkar's passed away, at that time he ___.

(Lecture – 3)

a. Become emotionally unstable.

b. Was unable to continue playing in the world cup.

c. Refused to attend his father's final rites and continued to play cricket.
d. Maintained balance of mind.

60. Complete the following quotation of Sachin Tendulkar, "Don’t stop __ your dreams, because

dreams do come true." (Lecture – 3)

a. Chasing

b. Forgetting

c. Sharing

d. Caring

61. What did Tata do for the people of India? (Lecture – 3)

a. Tate created a free telephone service with unlimited data.

b. Tate created an affordable car for every family.

c. Tata created the largest hospital in Mumbai.

d. Tata created a new submarine for the military.

62. Which of the following is NOT a key factor of Active Listening? (Lecture – 4)

a. Listening with our ears

b. Listening with our eyes and body

c. Listening with our mind and heart

d. Listening with our opinion

63. What are the proven ways to show the other person that you are completely engaged in the

conversation? (Lecture – 4)

a. Summarizing the main points

b. Asking appropriate questions

c. a & b both

d. None of the above

64. What should a person do while listening to someone? (Lecture – 4)

a. Think about what to do after the conversation

b. Make it look like they are listening

c. Brainstorm on homework

d. Give full attention to the speaker

65. Which of the following does NOT mean "Listening with our eyes"? (Lecture – 4)

a. Maintaining eye contact

b. Listening while reading at a phone message

d. Concentrating on the speaker

66. Which of the following methods should we NOT adopt during difficult challenges? (Lecture –

5)

a. Find a positive attitude

b. Find someone to blame

c. Find workable solutions

d. Find assistance

67. Complete the following quote from the workbook: "Life is 10% what happens to us and 90%

_____" (Lecture – 5)

a. What happens to others

b. How we feel

c. Having fun

d. How we respond to it

68. According to the workbook, which of these does NOT lead us to failure? (Lecture – 6)

a. Self-doubts

b. Fear of failure

c. Finding support

d. Making excuses

69. In the book, '7 Habits of Highly Effective People', Stephen Covey says that we should stay in

which one of these circles? (Lecture – 6)

a. Circle of influence

b. Circle of miracles

c. Circle of concern

d. Circle of life

70. Which famous failure is best known for later success in writing the international best-selling

book series Harry Potter? (Lecture – 6)

a. John Rolling

b. JK Rowling

c. George Orwell

d. JRR Tolkien
71. Who was kicked out as the CEO of Apple at the age of 30? (Lecture – 6)

a. Steve Jobs

b. Steven Covey

c. Tim Cook

d. Steve Wozniak

72. Which of the below scientist, calculated an accurate approximation for Pi(π)? (Lecture – 7)

a. Aryabhata

b. Vikram

c. Sushruta

d. Vyasa

73. "We owe a lot to the Indians, who taught us how to count, without which no worthwhile

scientific discovery could have been made.” Who said this statement? (Lecture – 7)

a. Ernest Rutherford

b. Guillaume Le Gentil

c. Albert Einstein

d. K. V. Sharma

74. "छादयतत शशी सू

यं, शशशनं महती च भू

च्छाया" This Sanskrit shloka is the scientific

explanation of what theory? (Lecture – 7)

a. Earth's Gravity

b. Solar and Lunar Eclipses

c. Calculation of Pi

d. Pythagorean theorem

75. What research does Zero Project Foundation do? (Lecture – 7)

a. The development of motor engines with zero carbon emissions

b. The effect of zero-tolerance laws

c. The origins of the digit zero

d. The benefits of meditation

76. Which pair of titles from below best suits Aryabhata Rishi? (Lecture – 7)

a. Astronomer-Mathematician
b. Physicist-Historian

c. Physicist-Biologist

d. Nuclear Scientist-Mathematician

77. Q. Which of the following western scientists did NOT read our Indian scriptures to seek ideas

and inspiration. (Lecture – 8)

a. Erwin Schrodinger

b. Werner Heisenberg

c. Robert Hooke

d. Niels Bohr

78. Around how many people studied at Takshashilā University for their post-graduation, at any

one time? (Lecture – 8)

a. 100

b. 1000

c. 10,000

d. 1,00,000

79. Which Indian medical researcher developed the world’s first organ regeneration technique?

(Lecture – 8)

a. Balkrishna Matapurkar

b. Ashima Anand

c. Subrata Adak

d. Srinivasa Ramanujan

80. Which Professor told Kalam, "This is not good enough Kalam, I expected much better from

you." (Lecture – 9)

a. Prof. B.V. Buddhe

b. Prof. Satish Dhawan

c. Prof. Srinivasan

d. Dr Brahma Prakash.

81. Which of the following was NOT achieved by Dr Abdul Kalam? (Lecture – 9)

a. Bharat Ratna Award

b. Padma Shri Award

c. The name: ‘The People’s President’

82. What kind of person is NOT effective at networking? (Lecture – 10)

a. Someone who is good at listening

b. Someone who is good at asking the right questions

c. Someone who stays in touch only when they need something

d. Someone who is sincere

83. As per the IPDC workbook, which of the following is NOT a leadership skill? (Lecture – 10)

a. Go the extra mile

b. Become a Painter

c. Keep a balance

d. Become a MasterChef

84. What was the ideal example of project management that was used as a case study in the
lecture?

(Lecture – 11)

a. The Taj Mahal

b. The Burj Khalifa

c. The Swaminarayan Akshardham

d. The Pyramids of Egypt

85. Which of these is NOT one of the principles of the Project Management Triangle? (Lecture –11)

a. Environmental Impact

b. Quality of Project

c. Time Efficiency

d. Resources

86. Management, in any field, brings forth which of the following? (Lecture – 11)

a. Optimal results with minimal effort

b. Minimal results with optimal efforts.

c. Hard work with no results

d. No work with no results

87. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a flip-side (drawback) of Social Media in the

IPDC workbook? (Lecture – 12)

a. FOMO
b. Negative body image

c. Healthy sleep patterns

d. Poor concentration

88. As per Pramukh Swami Maharaj, is technology a blessing or a curse? (Lecture – 12)

a. Blessing

b. Curse

c. It is a blessing with its discreet usage and is a curse without

d. It is a curse with its discreet usage and is a blessing without

89. Who told journalists that, his children have not used the iPad and he put a limit on how much

technology his kids use at home? (Lecture – 12)

a. Mark Zuckerberg

b. Steve Jobs

c. Bill Gates

d. Tim Cook

90. Which one of the following activities is harmful? (Lecture – 12)

a. Avoidance of phone usage in the middle of the night

b. Spending more than 5 hours a day on the phone

c. Prevention of the misuse of social media

d. Turn your phone on airplane mode while studying

91. The IPDC lesson taught us to keep faith in three things. Which of the below was NOT one of

them? (Lecture – 13)

a. Faith in ourselves

b. Faith in the system

c. Faith in others

d. Faith in God

92. Due to which one of the following reasons did Arunima Sinha lose her leg? (Lecture – 13)

a. A car ran over her leg

b. A train crushed her leg

c. Her leg got stuck in a factory machine

d. She developed cancer in her leg

93. Arunima Sinha received a call letter from which organisation? (Lecture – 13)
a. CAPF

b. CISF

c. CRPF

d. CIA

94. The human brain has approximately how many neurons? (Lecture – 13)

a. 100 billion neurons

b. 200 billion neurons

c. 100 million neurons

d. 200 million neurons

95. The human brain takes approximately how long to process the things we see? (Lecture – 13)

a. 13 seconds

b. 13 nanoseconds

c. 13 milliseconds

d. 13 minutes

96. Fill in the blanks with the correct words from the following quote: " Having someone to love is

__, having somewhere to go is __, having both is __." (Lecture – 14)

a. family, home, a blessing

b. lovely, friendly, comfort

c. good, great, fantastic

d. rare, lucky, a wish fulfilled

97. Complete the following phrase: "Home is where the __is" (Lecture – 14)

a. mind

b. heart

c. life

d. light

98. According to the IPDC workbook, family get-togethers should take place at least: (Lecture – 14)

a. Once every week

b. Once every month

c. Once every year

d. Once every 2 years

99. What intention should we keep when performing seva? (Lecture – 15)
a. To help others

b. To gain rewards

c. To get money

d. To be appreciated

100.Which of the following methods should we NOT use when performing seva? (Lecture – 15)

a. Serve with love

b. Be thankful

c. Be prepared to sacrifice

d. Serve to get praised