MANIPAL UNIVERSITY JAIPUR
DBB1116: Universal Human Values
Terminal Question Bank
UNIT 1: INTRODUCTION TO BASIC HUMAN ASPIRATIONS
Short Answer Questions
What are the basic human aspirations described?
What is meant by "Right Understanding"?
How does the self-differ from the body in terms of needs?
What role does Sanskar play in human transformation?
What is the significance of mutual prosperity?
Long Answer Questions
Explain the relationship between happiness, prosperity, and right understanding. How do they contribute to
human fulfilment?
Discuss the distinction between animal consciousness and human consciousness. How does one transition
from the former to the latter?
Elaborate on the three essential components for fulfilling basic human aspirations: right understanding, right
feelings, and physical facilities.
Describe the central role of the self in shaping human behaviour and achieving harmony. How does it contribute
to relationships and societal well-being?
Analyse the impact of education and values training (Sanskar) in achieving personal and societal
transformation.
UNIT 2: THE CONCEPT OF RESOLUTION AND RIGHT UNDERSTANDING
Short Answer Questions
Explain what "Resolution" means in terms of personal and social unity.
What are the most important parts of "Right Understanding"?
How does "Trust" help people get along with each other?
Tell the difference between your mental goals and your material wants.
Why is internal unity so important for reaching a resolution?
Explain the idea of "interconnectedness" and give an example.
Describe the "realization" process for learning how all things can live together.
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Long Answer Questions
Examine the significance of "Resolution" in promoting inner tranquility, substantial connections, and
environmental equilibrium.
Detail the phases of attaining "Right Understanding" and their actual implementation in individual and social
situations.
Examine the correlation between "Resolution" and "Right Understanding" and how their amalgamation alters
human behavior.
Elucide the "Process of Knowing" comprehensively, emphasizing the functions of the knower, the known, and
the act of knowing.
Elucide the role of universal ideals such as trust, respect, and caring in fostering social peace and promoting
ecological sustainability.
UNIT 3: UNDERSTANDING HUMAN BEINGS
Short Answer Questions
What is the main difference between the Self and the Body?
What is natural acceptance and what is its role in the actualization of harmony.
State two important characteristics of the Body.
What are the ongoing needs of the Self?
What is the outcome of the Self's harmonization of its desires, thoughts, and actions?
Long Answer Questions
Describe the interdependence of the Self and Body as well as their respective needs and functions.
Explain what harmony within the Self means and how important it is for emotional stability and happiness.
How do preconditioned activities and sensory influences create contradictions within the Self? Give examples.
Describe how one might work through contradictions within the Self to a sense of alignment with intrinsic values.
Discuss what the understanding of Self and Body means for the whole well-being of a human being by giving
practical examples.
UNIT 4: UNDERSTANDING NATURE AND EXISTENCE
Short Answer Questions
What is biodiversity, and why is it important for ecosystems?
Define anthropocentrism and its implications for nature.
What do decomposers do in natural systems?
What are the three basic needs that nature provides to human beings?
How does the water cycle contribute to ecological balance?
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Long Answer Questions
Discuss the relationship-interdependence-between humans and nature.
Explain the concept of nature as a harmonious system with examples.
What are the problems with the human-nature relationship, and how might they be resolved?
How does self-awareness help explain existence?
Describe the role of ethical engagement with nature in achieving sustainability.
UNIT 5: HUMAN CONDUCT AND RIGHT LIVING
Short Answer Questions
How to begin a holistic life? Explain the steps.
Explain Team work with illustration.
What is Spiritual well-being?
Explain the challenges faced by holistic living.
What are the core principles of Holistic Living?
Long Answer Questions
Discuss Human conduct Vs Resolution.
Explain in detail about the steps taken to lead a holistic Living.
Discuss how Holistic living and overall well-being are interconnected.
Write a note and explain that holistic living is a journey.
How to strengthen the connection between Human conduct and resolution.
UNIT 6: ALL ENCOMPASSING RESOLUTION
Short Answer Questions
List out the various aspects of resolution.
What is a wisdom?
How Science helps to understand the problem from all perspectives?
Explain the role of neutral mediators in resolution.
How knowledge can be implemented in a resolution.
Long Answer Questions
Explain about the different aspects of resolution.
Discuss the role of understanding in resolution.
Describe the role of wisdom in Resolution.
Resolution can be influenced by science. Write a note on the above.
List out in Explain some of the other facets in resolution.
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