Universal Human Values - II

Understanding Harmony and Ethical Human Conduct (21UH39)

Module 2: Harmony in the Human Being

1. What constitutes the human being?

a) Consciousness only

b) Body only

c) Co-existence of the Self and the Body

d) Material possessions

2. How are the needs of the Self and the Body distinguished?

a) They are the same

b) They are unrelated

c) They must be fulfilled simultaneously

d) They need to be fulfilled separately

3. What term is used to describe the activities of desire, thought, and expectation collectively?

a) Imagination

b) Intuition

c) Reality

d) Instinct

4. Harmony in the Self is achieved when imagination is aligned with:

a) Material possessions

b) Natural acceptance

c) Social norms

d) Random ideas

5. What is the relationship between the Body and the Self?

a) The Body dominates the Self

b) The Self dominates the Body

c) The Body is an instrument of the Self

d) The Body and Self are separate entities

a) Competition

b) Self-regulation and health

c) Ignoring bodily needs

d) Constant desire fulfillment

7. How does the response of the Self differ from the response of the Body?

a) The Self responds definitively, while the Body's response depends on assuming

b) The Self responds arbitrarily, while the Body responds definitively

c) The Self and Body always respond in the same way

d) The Self and Body never respond

8. What contributes to imagination in the Self?

a) Ignoring sensory experiences

b) Following pre-conditioning

c) Denying natural acceptance

d) Sensation, pre-conditioning, or natural acceptance

9. What leads to feelings of deprivation and exploitation?

a) Fulfilling the needs of the Self

b) Fulfilling the needs of the Body

c) Assuming the needs of the Self and Body are the same

d) Ignoring the needs of both Self and Body

10. What is the role of self-regulation in the Body's harmony?

a) It disrupts harmony

b) It has no impact

c) It is essential for harmony and health

d) It is related to imagination

11. What is the primary source of imagination in the Self?

a) Sensation, pre-conditioning, or natural acceptance

b) Social influence

c) Material possessions

d) Isolation from society

a) Harmony is disrupted by these activities

b) These activities are irrelevant to harmony

c) Harmony exists when these activities align with natural acceptance

d) These activities create disharmony in the Body

13. What ensures harmony in the Self?

a) Ignoring the Body's needs

b) Fulfilling all desires

c) Aligning imagination with societal norms

d) Aligning imagination with natural acceptance

14. The Body is in harmony with the Self when the Self has a sense of:

a) Isolation

b) Indifference

c) Self-regulation

d) Material possession

15. What is the significance of self-regulation in the context of the Body's harmony?

a) It is irrelevant

b) It disrupts harmony

c) It contributes to physical health and overall harmony

d) It causes imbalance

16. What is the role of assuming in the conduct of a human being?

a) It ensures definite conduct

b) It creates confusion

c) It has no impact on conduct

d) It replaces natural acceptance

17. Harmony in the Self is in continuity when:

a) Imagination is random

b) Activities are ignored

c) All activities of the Self are awakened

d) Imagination is suppressed
18. What is the primary focus of the Self-regulation feeling?

a) Accumulating wealth

b) Protecting the Body

c) Ignoring natural acceptance

d) Pursuing fame

19. What is the central theme of ensuring harmony between the Self and the Body?

a) Ignoring the needs of the Body

b) Establishing control over the Body

c) Self-regulation and health

d) Isolation from societal influences

20. What is the primary factor that differentiates the response of the Body from the response of the
Self?

a) The Body's response is indefinite, while the Self's response is definite

b) The Self's response is based on sensation, while the Body's response is based on natural
acceptance

c) The Self's response is definite, while the Body's response depends on assuming

d) The Body's response is always aligned with societal norms

21. How is harmony in the Self maintained in relation to imagination?

a) Imagination is suppressed

b) Imagination aligns with pre-conditioning

c) Imagination aligns with natural acceptance

d) Imagination is ignored

22. What is the key outcome of harmony between the Self and the Body?

a) Accumulation of wealth

b) Material possession

c) Prosperity and self-regulation

d) Isolation from society

23. What ensures harmony between the Self and the Body in terms of needs fulfilment?

a) Fulfilling the needs of the Body only

b) Ignoring the needs of the Body

c) Fulfilling the needs of the Self only

d) Fulfilling the needs of both the Self and the Body separately
24. What is the role of self-regulation in the context of prosperity?

a) It leads to isolation

b) It has no impact on prosperity

c) It identifies the need for physical facility and ensures prosperity

d) It disrupts harmony

25. What defines ethical conduct according to the passage?

a) Ignoring societal norms

b) Following personal beliefs

c) Right understanding about oneself in relation to the rest of nature

d) Pursuing material gains

26. How does the Body contribute to harmony in the human being?

a) The Body aligns with societal norms

b) The Body's needs are ignored

c) The Body acts as an instrument for self-regulation

d) The Body is irrelevant to harmony

27. What ensures the continuity of harmony in the Self?

a) Ignoring natural acceptance

b) Suppressing imagination

c) Awakening all activities of the Self

d) Isolating oneself from society

28. How does the Self respond based on assuming?

a) The Self responds definitively

b) The Self responds arbitrarily

c) The Self doesn't respond

d) The Self's response depends on pre-conditioning

29. Harmony in the human being refers to:

a) Complete absence of conflicts or challenges in life.

b) Balance and peaceful coexistence between the self and the body.

c) Focusing solely on material desires and ambitions.

d) Ignoring the needs of the self for the sake of the body.
30. The human being is described as the co-existence of:

a) Mind and emotions.

b) Soul and body.

c) Happiness and sorrow.

d) Material and immaterial desires.

31. What is the key to achieving harmony in the human being?

a) Neglecting the body's needs to prioritize the self.

b) Pursuing material desires at any cost.

c) Balancing the needs of the self and the body.

d) Focusing solely on spiritual development.

32. The body is considered as an instrument of the self because:

a) It is the source of all desires and ambitions.

b) It enables the self to achieve its goals and aspirations.

c) It has no role in the pursuit of happiness.

d) It is an obstacle to spiritual growth.

33. Why is self-regulation essential for achieving harmony in the human being?

a) It eliminates all desires and ambitions.

b) It promotes a materialistic lifestyle.

c) It helps in controlling the body's impulses and aligning actions with values.

d) It encourages an unbalanced focus on spiritual growth.

34. What does the term "self-regulation" refer to?

a) Indulging in all desires without restraint.

b) Controlling the body's needs and suppressing emotions.

c) Experiencing complete detachment from the physical world.

d) Governing one's actions in accordance with inner values and principles.

35. How does self-regulation contribute to overall health?

a) It encourages overindulgence in material pleasures.

b) It leads to the neglect of physical well-being.

c) It promotes a balanced lifestyle and better decision-making.

d) It has no impact on an individual's health.

a) The body's needs are met appropriately.

b) The self and the body are in perfect alignment.

c) There is an imbalance between the needs of the self and the body.

d) Spiritual growth is prioritized over material desires.

37. The body is often referred to as an "instrument" because it:

a) Has no role in shaping an individual's desires and ambitions.

b) Enables the self to fulfill its purpose and desires.

c) Is an obstacle to achieving happiness and prosperity.

d) Should be disregarded in the pursuit of spiritual growth.

38. What is the role of the body in achieving harmony in the human being?

a) To suppress the needs of the self for the sake of the body.

b) To focus solely on material desires.

c) To enable the self to act in alignment with its values and aspirations.

d) To distract the self from pursuing its goals.

39. Which of the following statements about self-regulation is true?

a) It involves indulging in all desires without any control.

b) It promotes a harmonious balance between the needs of the self and the body.

c) It encourages ignoring the body's needs for spiritual growth.

d) It leads to the suppression of the self's desires.

40. The harmony of the self with the body is achieved when:

a) The self and the body are in constant conflict.

b) The body's needs are prioritized over the needs of the self.

c) There is a balance between the spiritual and material aspects of life.

d) The body is completely disregarded in pursuit of spiritual growth.

41. How does understanding the co-existence of the self and the body contribute to human well-
being?

a) It promotes an unhealthy focus on material desires.

b) It fosters a sense of disconnection and alienation from the physical world.

c) It allows individuals to make decisions aligned with their core values.

d) It encourages suppressing the needs of the body for spiritual growth.

a) The self becomes spiritually enlightened.

b) The body's desires diminish over time.

c) The self experiences inner conflict and dissatisfaction.

d) The body becomes immune to illnesses.

43. How does self-regulation contribute to personal growth and development?

a) It promotes a carefree and indulgent lifestyle.

b) It encourages suppressing emotions and desires.

c) It helps in aligning actions with inner values and aspirations.

d) It has no impact on an individual's growth.

44. What is the significance of understanding the needs of the self and the body?

a) It encourages suppressing the body's desires for spiritual growth.

b) It helps in prioritizing the body's needs over the self.

c) It facilitates a harmonious balance and decision-making in life.

d) It leads to complete detachment from the physical world.

45. How does the concept of self-regulation contribute to a healthy and balanced lifestyle?

a) It promotes indulgence in material possessions.

b) It encourages an unbalanced focus on spiritual growth.

c) It enables individuals to control impulses and make mindful choices.

d) It leads to neglecting the body's needs for the sake of the self.

Solutions:

1. c) Co-existence of the Self and the Body

2. d) They need to be fulfilled separately

3. a) Imagination

4. b) Natural acceptance

5. c) The Body is an instrument of the Self

6. b) Self-regulation and health

7. a) The Self responds definitively, while the Body's response depends on assuming

8. d) Sensation, pre-conditioning, or natural acceptance

9. c) Assuming the needs of the Self and Body are the same
10. c) It is essential for harmony and health

11. a) Sensation, pre-conditioning, or natural acceptance

12. c) Harmony exists when these activities align with natural acceptance

13. d) Aligning imagination with natural acceptance

14. c) Self-regulation

15. c) It contributes to physical health and overall harmony

16. a) It ensures definite conduct

17. c) All activities of the Self are awakened

18. b) Protecting the Body

19. c) Self-regulation and health

20. c) The Self's response is definite, while the Body's response depends on assuming

21. c) Imagination aligns with natural acceptance

22. c) Prosperity and self-regulation

23. d) Fulfilling the needs of both the Self and the Body separately

24. c) It identifies the need for physical facility and ensures prosperity

25. c) Right understanding about oneself in relation to the rest of nature

26. c) The Body acts as an instrument for self-regulation

27. c) Awakening all activities of the Self

28. b) The Self responds arbitrarily

29. b) Balance and peaceful coexistence between the self and the body.

30. b) Soul and body.

31. c) Balancing the needs of the self and the body.

32. b) It enables the self to achieve its goals and aspirations.

33. c) It helps in controlling the body's impulses and aligning actions with values.

34. d) Governing one's actions in accordance with inner values and principles.

35. c) It promotes a balanced lifestyle and better decision-making.

36. c) There is an imbalance between the needs of the self and the body.

37. b) Enables the self to fulfill its purpose and desires.

38. c) To enable the self to act in alignment with its values and aspirations.

39. b) It promotes a harmonious balance between the needs of the self and the body.

40. c) There is a balance between the spiritual and material aspects of life.
41. c) It allows individuals to make decisions aligned with their core values.

42. c) The self experiences inner conflict and dissatisfaction.

43. c) It helps in aligning actions with inner values and aspirations.

44. c) It facilitates a harmonious balance and decision-making in life.

45. c) It enables individuals to control impulses and make mindful choices.