Class-IX Unit 2: Self-Management Skills
(PART A – Employability Skills)
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Session 1: Introduction to Self-management
A. Multiple choice questions
Read the questions carefully and circle the letter (a), (b), (c) or (d) that best answers
the question.
1. Which of the following is not a self-management skill?
(a) Problem solving
(b) Bargaining
(c) Understanding self
(d) Confidence building
2. Grooming is a term associated with
(a) time management
(b) problem solving
(c) neat and clean appearance
(d) self-management
B. Short answer questions
1. Write a short note on the factors influencing self management.
Self-management is influenced by self-awareness, self-control, and self-confidence.
Effective time management, goal setting, and self-motivation are crucial.
Additionally, maintaining personal hygiene and a positive attitude contributes to
managing tasks efficiently, overcoming challenges, and achieving personal and
academic goals.
2. List any 05 self-management skills.
Self-management skills: 1. Self-awareness 2. Self-control 3. Self-confidence
4. Problem solving 5. Self-motivation
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Session 2: Strength and Weakness Analysis
Short answer questions
1. How do you perform strength and weakness analysis?
Strength and weakness analysis begins with knowing yourself, which means
understanding your personality, likes, dislikes, beliefs, opinions, background,
strengths, and areas of improvement (weaknesses). By recognizing what you do well
and where you struggle, you can effectively assess and work on your personal
development.
2. How can you identify your strengths and weaknesses?
To identify strengths: Think about what you do well, what you’re good at, and what
others appreciate about you.
To identify weaknesses: Notice where you struggle, consider feedback from others,
and view weaknesses as chances to improve.
3. What are the differences between interests and abilities?
Interests are activities you enjoy and are curious about, like hobbies or things you’d
do for fun. Abilities are acquired skills or natural capacities that enable you to
perform tasks proficiently. If interests and abilities don’t align, you can either
improve your skills or explore other interests.
Home work –
1. Identify your strengths, weaknesses and the action plan to overcome your
weaknesses
2. List out your interests and your abilities.
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Session 3: Self-confidence
A. Multiple choice questions
Read the questions carefully and circle the letter (a), (b), (c) or (d) that best answers
the question.
1. What steps should one take to build confidence?
(a) Set goals in life
(b) Appreciate oneself for all the achievements
(c) Talk to people who are confident
(d) All of the above
2. Which of the following is a quality of a self-confident
person?
(a) Patient
(b) Compassionate
(c) Committed
(d) Passionate
B. Short answer question
1. What are the factors that affect self-confidence?
Factors that affect self-confidence are: believing you can’t do a task, dwelling on
past mistakes instead of learning, expecting immediate success without trying again,
and being around negative people, whose attitudes impact you.
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Session 4: Positive Thinking
A. Multiple choice questions
Read the questions carefully and circle the letter (a), (b), (c) or (d) that best answers
the question.
1. What is the best way to start our day positively?
(a) Think about all that can go wrong.
(b) Think about the difficult test you will face during
the day.
(c) Think about all your accomplishment so far and feel good about it.
(d) Think about the traffic on the road and feel stressed.
2. Rahul gets feedback on his project work from his class teacher. Which of these
options demonstrates positive attitude in this situation?
(a) Rahul ignores the feedback.
(b) Rahul takes the feedback but does not use it.
(c) Rahul tells others that the teacher is wrong.
(d) Rahul learns from the feedback and makes his project work better.
3. What can you do to get rid of negative thoughts or feelings?
(a) Meditate to calm down and feel positive.
(b) Ignore them and move on in life.
(c) Act based on the negative thoughts or feelings.
(d) Talk to a friend and share all your negative feelings.
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Session 5: Personal Hygiene
A. Multiple choice questions
Read the questions carefully and circle the letter (a), (b), (c) or (d) that best answers
the question.
1. Do you think people living in hill stations can skip taking a bath for many days?
(a) No, irrespective of the climate, one should take a bath regularly.
(b) Yes, not taking bath for many days is acceptable for people staying in cold
climate.
(c) Yes, if they wipe themselves with a wet cloth, then it is fine.
(d) None of the above
2. Radha wants to grow her hair and she applies a lot of hair oil. She does not wash
her hair for days and sometimes it smells bad too. What would be your suggestion to
her?
(a) She can leave the oil in her hair, after all it helps her hair to grow.
(b) She can leave it on at night and wash her hair every day before leaving home.
(c) She should not apply the oil at all.
(d) She can apply the oil and pour a little water on her hair before leaving home to
reduce the smell.
B. Short answer question
1. List three things you will do for personal grooming in each of CARE, WASH and
AVOID to keep clean.
CARE
• Keep your hair free of dandruff
• Rub oil/cream to take care of your skin
• Brush your teeth daily
• Change your toothbrush as soon as it deforms or loses its shape.
• Cut your nails every week
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WASH
• Wash your hands frequently
• Take bath every day
• Wash your clothes regularly
• Wash your hair at least every second day
• Wash your feet often
AVOID
• Blow your nose/cough into a handkerchief to avoid spreading germs
• Keep your feet dry and change your socks every day
Session 6: Grooming
A. Multiple choice questions
Read the questions carefully and circle the letter (a), (b), (c) or (d) that best answers
the question.
1. Dressing and grooming are important because they
help us to look_____________________.
(a) smart
(b) untidy
(c) shabby
(d) All of the above
2. The shirt has a collar, buttons running from top to bottom, and is plain in colour
without any flashy designs or patterns. Based on this description, would you
consider this shirt to be
(a) informal
(b) formal
(c) Both of the above
(d) None of the above
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3. The T-shirt is made of soft cotton, features a round neck, and often has casual
designs or logos. Based on this description, would you consider this T-shirt to be:
(a) informal
(b) formal
(c) Both of the above
(d) None of the above
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