Chapter 2: Self-Management Skills-II

Important questions — the ones the board asked most (7)

1. Q1Very short answer2 marksAsked: 2026

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

   

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   Model answer · Emotional intelligence and its skills

   1. 1.(a) Emotional intelligence is the ability to recognise, understand and manage one's own emotions and the emotions of others.1 mark
   2. 2.(b) Self-awareness and empathy (also self-regulation, motivation, social skills).1 mark

   Marks split as in the board’s published marking scheme

2. Q2Very short answer2 marksAsked: 2023

   What is self-awareness ? Also give any two benefits of self-awareness.

   

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   Model answer · Self-awareness and its benefits

   1. 1.Self-awareness means that you can identify your strengths and weaknesses. It means knowing yourself: who you are, what you like or dislike, and what your beliefs and opinions are. Being self-aware means knowing your inner strengths, hidden talents, skills and even weaknesses.1 mark
   2. 2.Two benefits of self-awareness are: (i) Self-awareness helps you convert your weakness into strength. (ii) It helps you convert your strength into an exceptional talent. Analysing your strengths and weaknesses this way helps you attain success in life and become confident in what you do.1 mark

   • Start the definition with "Self-awareness means that you can identify your strengths and weaknesses."
   • Number your two benefits clearly: "converting your weakness into strength" and "strength into an exceptional talent".

   Marks split as in the board’s published marking scheme

3. Q3Very short answer2 marksAsked: 2023

   Give one example each of following stress causal agents for students : (a) Mental (b) Social

   

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   Model answer · Stressors, causes of stress

   1. 1.(a) Mental stressor: A student may be unable to handle examination grades and submission deadlines. For example, the exams are very close, but the student feels unprepared and worries about not passing.1 mark
   2. 2.(b) Social stressor: Peer pressure about physical appearance. For example, a student worries about what people would think of him or her if he or she does not dress well or cannot speak confidently.1 mark

   • For (a), name one mental cause directly, such as being "unable to handle examination grades and submission deadlines".
   • For (b), name one social cause directly, such as "Peer pressure about physical appearance".
   • Give exactly one clear example under each label, (a) and (b).

   Marks split as in the board’s published marking scheme

4. Q4Short answer2 marksAsked: 2025

   What is Stress management ?

   How the model answer begins

   1. Stress management is about making a plan to be able to cope effectively with daily pressures. The ultimate goal of managing stress is to strike a balance between life, work, relationships, relaxation and fun.

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5. Q5Very short answer2 marksAsked: 2024

   Briefly discuss the significance of time management skills in order to succeed in life.

   How the model answer begins

   1. Time management skills matter for success because a person who is clear on the best use of time becomes more focused and productive. Such a person completes tasks on time and does not waste time during the day. Good…

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6. Q6Very short answer1 markAsked: 2023

   State whether the following statement is a myth or a fact: "Entrepreneurs are born in a special way."

   How the model answer begins

   1. This statement is a myth. Entrepreneurship is a learnable process, and entrepreneurs are made, not born.

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7. Q7Very short answer1 markAsked: 2026

   Define the term ‘Time Management’.

   How the model answer begins

   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. It means planning our day-to-day activities and having a control over our activities and time…

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Objective questions with the board’s key (6)

1. 1. CBSE 2026

   Breaking down big goals into smaller parts will make the goals ___________.

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

   Answer: (C)

2. 2. CBSE 2023

   ________ refers to focussing human efforts for maintaining a healthy body and mind, capable of withstanding stressful situations.

   • (A) Artificial Intelligence
   • (B) Stress management ✓
   • (C) Motivation
   • (D) Emotional intelligence

   Answer: (B)

3. 3. CBSE 2023

   Which of the following is not the benefit of stress management ?

   • (A) Boosts immunity
   • (B) Reduces efficiency ✓
   • (C) Improves mood
   • (D) Prevents behavioural problems

   Answer: (B)

4. 4. CBSE 2023

   ________ are computer programs that can harm data and software or steal information stored in the computer.

   • (A) Spam
   • (B) Virus ✓
   • (C) Junk mail
   • (D) BIOS

   Answer: (B)

5. 5. CBSE 2023

   ________ is the horizontal bar present at the bottom part of the Windows 7 desktop.

   • (A) Status bar
   • (B) Menu bar
   • (C) Task bar ✓
   • (D) Recycle bin

   Answer: (C)

6. 6. CBSE 2023

   Which of the following statements about an entrepreneur is false?

   • (A) They create need and demand.
   • (B) They provide raw material.
   • (C) They do not create employment. ✓
   • (D) They help society by supporting infrastructure.

   Answer: (C)

Questions parents and students ask

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

In the CBSE papers of 2023–2026, this chapter carried about 3 marks and about 3 questions a year; by marks it ranks 7 in Information Technology.

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

The 7 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 7 written questions of this chapter, with answers, are in the AskMedha 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.