Chapter 2: Self-Management Skills-II

Important questions — the ones the board asked most (6)

1. Q1Very short answer2 marksAsked: 2026

   (a) What is emotional intelligence ? (b) Name any two skills included in emotional intelligence.

   

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   1. 1.(a) Emotional intelligence is the ability to identify and manage one's own emotions, as well as the emotions of others.1 mark
   2. 2.(b) Two skills included in emotional intelligence are: (i) Emotional awareness: the ability to identify and name one's own emotions, which builds self-awareness. (ii) Harnessing emotions: the ability to harness and apply emotions to tasks like thinking and problem solving.1 mark

   • In (a), write both parts of the definition: "one's own emotions" and "the emotions of others".
   • In (b), write the name of each skill ("Emotional awareness", "Harnessing emotions") and what it means in one line.

   Marks split as in the board’s published marking scheme

2. Q2Short answer2 marksAsked: 2025

   6. Explain the importance of following a healthy lifestyle in effectively dealing with stress. Write any one common factor that causes stress among the children nowadays.

   

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   Model answer · Stress management, healthy lifestyle

   1. 1.A healthy lifestyle helps us deal with stress because stress is generally lower in people who maintain a healthy routine. Physical exercise, such as yoga and meditation, helps in proper blood circulation and relaxes the body. A healthy diet gives us the strength to do our daily work efficiently. Sleep of at least 7 hours recharges the brain and body.1 mark
   2. 2.One common factor that causes stress among children nowadays is exams, for example being too close to the exams but feeling unprepared.1 mark

   • Begin with "stress is generally lower in people who maintain a healthy routine".
   • Name physical exercise, a healthy diet and sleep, with one benefit of each.
   • For the second part, name one clear factor, such as exams.

   Marks split as in the board’s published marking scheme

3. Q3Short answer2 marksAsked: 2024

   8. What is the importance of time management in effectively dealing with stress ? Provide any one strategy for improving time management skills to reduce stress.

   

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   Model answer · time management, stress reduction

   1. 1.Proper time management is one of the most effective stress-relieving techniques. It helps in reducing stress by enabling individuals to prioritise the things they have to do and complete their tasks within the stipulated time, instead of wasting time, which greatly reduces stress.1 mark
   2. 2.One effective strategy to improve time management and reduce stress is to break down tasks into smaller, manageable parts. By making a to-do list and ranking tasks in order of importance, a person can get the most important task done first and track what is pending, which helps in managing time effectively.1 mark

   • Begin the first paragraph with 'Proper time management' and state it helps to prioritise tasks within the stipulated time to earn the stress reduction point.
   • Keep the two paragraphs separate so prioritising tasks (point 1) is not repeated while explaining the strategy (point 2).

   Marks split from a structure derived from past papers (checked twice); not CBSE’s official scheme

4. Q4Short answer2 marksAsked: 2023

   How does mediation help in Managing Stress ? Discuss briefly.

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   1. Meditation helps in managing stress by calming the mind and reducing stress levels. Doing meditation and deep breathing exercises help in proper blood circulation and relaxes the body, which brings down anxiety and…

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5. Q5Short answer2 marksAsked: 2023

   Mention any two benefits of working independently.

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   1. Working independently develops a sense of self-confidence and self-esteem in an individual, as the person learns to become self-aware, self-monitoring and self-correcting, and takes the initiative rather than being told…

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6. Q6Very short answer1 markAsked: 2026

   Define the term ‘Time Management’.

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   1. Time management is the ability to plan and control how you spend the hours of your day well and do all that you want to do, so as to increase efficiency and productivity.

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Objective questions with the board’s key (9)

1. 1. CBSE 2026

   Breaking down big goals into smaller parts will make the goal _________.

   • (A) specific
   • (B) measurable
   • (C) achievable ✓
   • (D) realistic

   Answer: (C)

2. 2. CBSE 2025

   Which of the following is not helpful in stress management? (A) Healthy food (B) Deep sleep (C) Yoga (D) Negative thoughts

   • (A) Healthy food
   • (B) Sound sleep
   • (C) Yoga asanas
   • (D) Negative thoughts ✓

   Answer: (D)

3. 3. CBSE 2025

   Which of the following is not a step to build self-motivation ?

   • (A) Focusing on your goal.
   • (B) Planning to achieve your goal.
   • (C) Being indisciplined. ✓
   • (D) Finding out your strength.

   Answer: (C)

4. 4. CBSE 2024

   SMART method can be used to set goals to make you successful in your career and personal life. What does ‘A’ in SMART stand for ?

   • (A) Abrupt
   • (B) Accountable
   • (C) Achievable ✓
   • (D) Admirable

   Answer: (C)

5. 5. CBSE 2024

   Which of the following is not a key element of self-management skills ?

   • (A) Prioritising your work
   • (B) Not taking feedback ✓
   • (C) Goal setting
   • (D) Staying updated about new practices

   Answer: (B)

6. 6. CBSE 2024

   The most important software in any computer is the ________. This is the software that starts working as soon as we switch on a computer.

   • (A) Web Browsers
   • (B) Operating System ✓
   • (C) Office Software
   • (D) Designing Software

   Answer: (B)

7. 7. CBSE 2024

   Which of the following is a quality of successful entrepreneurs ?

   • (A) Hard working ✓
   • (B) Resistance to change
   • (C) Lazy
   • (D) Less-confident

   Answer: (A)

8. 8. CBSE 2024

   Which of the following types of communication takes place when one individual addresses a large gathering ?

   • (A) Written communication
   • (B) Public communication ✓
   • (C) Small group communication
   • (D) Interpersonal communication

   Answer: (B)

9. 9. CBSE 2024

   Assertion (A) : Organic farming technique is an example of a green skill that is essential for sustainable agriculture. Reason (R) : Organic farming technique prioritise environment friendly and sustainable practices such as using natural fertilisers, avoiding synthetic pesticides and promoting soil health.

   • (A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation for (A). ✓
   • (B) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is not the correct explanation for (A).
   • (C) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
   • (D) (A) is false, but (R) is true.

   Answer: (A)

Questions parents and students ask

How many marks does "Self-Management Skills-II" carry in CBSE Class 10 Artificial Intelligence?

In the CBSE papers of 2023–2026, this chapter carried about 3 marks and about 4 questions a year; by marks it ranks 6 in Artificial Intelligence.

Which are the most important (VVI) questions of "Self-Management Skills-II"?

The 6 questions above are from the board’s real papers, each with the years it was asked; the most-asked come first with their full model answers. All 6 written questions of this chapter, with answers, are in the Ask Medha app.

Do the answers follow the board’s marking scheme?

Yes. CBSE publishes its marking schemes; every model answer here is written point by point to the marks the board’s own scheme gives, and checked by a second, independent model.