1.The process of involving yourself and influencing others towards the accomplishment of goals is called
A. Leadership
B. Dictatorship
C. Sportsmanship
D. Autocracy
Answer :- A. Leadership
2. Leaders use ________________ to create a sustainable competitive advantage for their organization.
A. Ineffective strategy
B. Effective strategy
C. Papers
D. Media
Answer :- B. Effective strategy
3. Quality leaders focus on _______________ rather than maintenance.
A. Continuous improvement
B. Discontinuous improvement
C. Static improvement
D. Attractive
Answer :- A. Continuous improvement
4. A leader must have ___________________ qualities in him.
A. Decency
B. Sense of humour
C. Justice
D. All of the above
Answer :- D. All of the above
5. Which of the following is false regarding quality leaders promoting teamwork?
A. Multidisciplinary teamwork
B. Create involvement
C. Active participation of everyone
D. Discourage involvement
Answer :- D. Discourage involvement
6. Quality leaders encourage _________________over _________________ when we consider functions of various departments in a company.
A. Collaboration, Competition
B. Competition, collaboration
C. Competition, threat
D. Threat, collaboration
Answer :- A. Collaboration, Competition
7. According to our late field marshal Sam Manekshaw which is the most basic quality should be in the leader?
A. Professional knowledge
B. Arrogance
C. Unconfident
D. decency
Answer :- A. Professional knowledge
8. Which of the following is false regarding the supplier and quality leader relationship?
A. Support them when needed, Audit their capabilities
B. Recognize quality improvements made by suppliers
C. Encourage joint improvement action
D. Scold them if there is lack of quality
Answer :- D. Scold them if there is lack of quality
9. Quality Leaders ______________ people rather than directing and supervising them.
A. Train and coach
B. Scold
C. Threaten
D. Fire
Answer :- A. Train and coach
10. Which of the false regarding quality leaders reviewing organizational performance?
A. They review organizational performance but not their own
B. They review organizational performance and also their own
C. They don’t review organizational performance as
D. They don’t review organizational philosophy
Answer :- . They review organizational performance and also their own
11. Leadership is best defined as ____.
A. the ability to merely project one’s abilities in the lack of actual accomplishments
B. the ability to reduce the dependence of team members on each other
C. the ability to induce the team members to focus on individual goals rather than collective goals
D. the ability to influence any aim or goal
Answer :- D. the ability to influence any aim or goal
12. Which of the following statements regarding leadership is true?
A. All managers are
B. Formal rights ensure good leadership.
C. A formal appointment is essential in creating leaders.
D. Non-sanctioned formal leadership
Answer :- D. Non-sanctioned formal leadership
13. Which of the following is a desirable feature of leadership?
A. One-directional influence from the leader to the follower
B. Coercive power and authority
C. Lack of freedom
D. Coexistence of leaders and managers
Answer :- D. Coexistence of leaders and managers
14. Trait theories of leadership focus on ___
A. the special relationship that leaders establish with a small group
B. the personal qualities and characteristics that differentiate
C. the way the leader makes decisions
D. none of these
Answer :- B. the personal qualities and characteristics that differentiate
15. Trait theories most accurately predict __
A. distinguishing features of an effective leader
B. differences between an effective and an ineffective leader
C. he success of a leader
D. the emergence of a leader
Answer :- D. the emergence of a leader
16. Contingency theories focus on the ____ that impact leadership success.
A. personality variable
B. Leader’s abilities to inspire and transform followers
C. Situational variable
D. values and ethics
Answer :- C. Situational variable
17. Which of the following theories of leadership is based on situational variables?
A. Attribution theory
B. Trait theories
C. Charismatic leadership theory
D. Path-goal theory
Answer :- D. Path-goal theory
18. According to the situational leadership theory, if employees are unwilling and unable, the appropriate leadership style in this situation would be
A. Participative
B. Democratic
C. Person-oriented
D. Directive
Answer :- D. Directive
19. What is the key difference between managers and leaders?
A. Managers focus on tasks, while leaders focus on people
B. Managers are born, while leaders are made
C. Managers have formal authority, while leaders have informal authority
D. Managers work alone
Answer :- D. Managers work alone
20. Which one is not the quality of a Leader?
A. Activeness
B. Alertness
C. Dullness
D. Confidence
Answer :- C. Dullness
21. Which is not a trait of a leader?
A. Bearing
B. Courage
C. Decisiveness
D. None of the above
Answer :- D. None of the above
22. Which are not the moral values and character traits of a leader?
A. Timidness
B. Injustice
C. Self fullness
D. All of the above
Answer :- A. Timidness
23. Which one of them is not a good leader of his field?
A. Bipin Rawat
B. Sam Manekshaw
C. Mahendra Singh Dhoni
D. None of the above
Answer :- D. None of the above
24. Indicators of a good leadership?
A. Morale
B. Indiscipline
C. Team spirit
D. Competence
Answer :- C. Team spirit
25. Which of the following is an important trait of leadership?
A. Loyalty
B. Inactive
C. Apathy
D. Incompetence
Answer :- A. Loyalty
26. Which is the correct factor of motivation ?
A. Emotional factor
B. Physical factor
C. Spiritual factor
D. None of these
Answer :- C. Spiritual factor
27. Which factor generates pride and team spirit in a group?
A. Emotional factor
B. Mental factor
C. Social factor
D. Material factor
Answer :- B. Mental factor
28. Choose correct character traits of a leader ?
A. Sense of responsibility
B. Laziness
C. Carelessness
D. Short tempered
Answer :- A. Sense of responsibility
29. Which is the incorrect character trait of a leader?
A. Set an example
B. Be honest
C. Discipline
D. Disobey orders
Answer :- D. Disobey orders
30. Which of the quality should be shown by a leader during a war?
A. Overconfidence
B. Miscalculation
C. Quick decision
D. None of these
Answer :- C. Quick decision
31. Involves the skills used by a person to interact properly with others.
A. Communication
B. Listening
C. Attitude
D. All of the above
Answer :- D. All of the above
32. Which leadership quality has been said to have a positive impact on individuals and situations?
A. Integrity
B. Endurance
C. Sense of Humour
D. Bearing
Answer :- A. Integrity
33. What makes a leader more global?
A. Popularity
B. Intelligence
C. Physical strength
D. Wealth
Answer :- B. Intelligence
34. Which characteristic of leadership necessitates adhering to moral principles and values?
A. Ethics
B. Patriotism
C. Fairness
D. Loyalty
Answer :- A. Ethics
35. Which value means giving help, encouragement or approval?
A. Fairness
B. Discipline
C. Support
D. Trust
Answer :- C. Support
36. Which skill helps in expressing ideas and concepts effectively?
A. Effective Communication
B. Logical Thinking
C. Interpersonal Relation
D. Creative thinking
Answer :- B. Logical Thinking
37. Which leadership quality implies the willingness to work not for personal gain but for the larger good?
A. Dependability
B. Judgement
C. Loyalty
D. Unselfishness
Answer :- D. Unselfishness
38. Participative leadership has which of the following characteristics
A. Believe success arises from leaders and staff working
B. Employs a clear chain of command
C. Takes the view that rewards and punishment motivate staff
D. Seeks to involve staff in the decision making process.
Answer :- A. Believe success arises from leaders and staff working
39. What are the main uses of leadership?
A. instilling confidence
B. to encourage
C. to encourage employi
D. all of these
Answer :- D. all of these
40. How can you describe the thinking and outlook of transformational leaders?
A. Strategic
B. Operational
C. Functional
D. Developmental
Answer :- D. Developmental
41. ___________________is the oral expression of knowledge, viewpoint and emotions through words.
A. Appearance
B. Talking
C. Listening
D. Adaptation
Answer :- B. Talking
42. ____________________is the quality not to steal cheat or lie.
A. Purity
B. Discipline
C. Honesty
D. Loyalty
Answer :- C. Honesty
43. ___________________is a quality which gives help encouragement or approval.
A. Support
B. Respect
C. Equality
D. Purity
Answer :- A. Support
44. The communication process begins with a_________________,the person who transmits a message.
A. Message
B. Sender
C. Channe
D. Encoding
Answer :- B. Sender
45. Element of good talking:-
A. Voice quality
B. Bad body posture
C. Hand movements
D. Non of the above
Answer :- A. Voice quality
46. Letters, memos, bulletins, and report is a __________ communication.
A. Written
B. Hand written
C. Verbal
D. Non-verbal
Answer :- A. Written
47. Tick the wrong leadership trait.
A. Courage
B. Initiative
C. Morality
D. Injustice
Answer :- D. Injustice
48. _____________ is a quality to be true, faithful to duty, love or obligation.
A. Loyalty
B. Fairness
C. Support
D. Respect
Answer :- A. Loyalty
49. ____________________ means recognizing the source of stress in our lives.
A. Copying with Emotions
B. Copying with Stress
C. Decision making
D. Creative Thinking
Answer :- B. Copying with Stress
50. It refers to styles one need to adapt when he is attending any meeting, seminar, presentation and so on.
A. Meeting Etiquette
B. Business Etiquette
C. Corporate Etiquette
D. Eating Etiquette
Answer :- A. Meeting Etiquette
51. Improving social skills includes:
A. Be honest
B. Be attentive
C. Only (a)
D. Both (a) And (b)
Answer :- D. Both (a) And (b)
52. Motivation is expressed commonly as:
A. Desire or wish
B. Want or striving
C. Need or preference
D. All of the above
Answer :- D. All of the above
53. Factors which affect motivation at higher level are:
A. His confidence in his nation
B. Personal relationship
C. His name in background
D. Emotional Stability
Answer :- A. His confidence in his nation
54. Qualities of a character that make someone popular among the people.
A. Being Handsome
B. Good Character
C. Rude Behaviour
D. Showing off
Answer :- B. Good Character
55. Major determinants of personality and character development are:
A. Biological
B. Cultural Situation
C. Family and Social Factors
D. All of the above
Answer :- D. All of the above
56. How can we develop our personality?
A. Positive attitude
B. Having bad schedule
C. Bad Habits
D. None of the above
Answer :- A. Positive attitude
57. ___________________ leads to the confidence of the individuals.
A. Positive attitude
B. Having dull face
C. Fear
D. None of the above
Answer :- A. Positive attitude
58. _________________ personality refers to the physical appearance of a person.
A. Competitions
B. Interaction with cadets
C. Drills
D. Cheerful and nice
Answer :- C. Drills
59. Leadership arouses the qualities of philosophy.
A. Philosophy
B. Skill
C. Attitude
D. All of the above
Answer :- D. All of the above
60. How does participation in NCC activities contribute to the development of solving skills?
A. By encouraging
B. By providing opportunities for decision making.
C. By promoting adaptability
D. All of the above
Answer :- D. All of the above
61. Which of the following is not a key quality developed through NCC?
A. Discipline
B. Leadership
C. Teamwork
D. Dishonesty
Answer :- D. Dishonesty
62. Principle of effective communication?
A. Small dialogues at a time
B. Repetition
C. Over explanation
D. One way transfer of information
Answer :- A. Small dialogues at a time
63. How does positive thinking impact personal growth?
A. Enhances optimism and resilience
B. Promotes problem solving creativity
C. Improves overall well being and mental health
D. All of the above
Answer :- D. All of the above
64. _________________ is the ability to remain cheerful under stress.
A. Unselfishness
B. Sense of Humour
C. Knowledge
D. Endurance
Answer :- B. Sense of Humour
65. Two or more independent who share responsibility for outcomes.
A. Team
B. Friends
C. Family
D. None of the above
Answer :- A. Team
66. Which of the following are good manners?
A. Following traffic rules
B. Making loud noise
C. Smoking at prohibited places
D. Grossing the road whenever you feel.
Answer :- A. Following traffic rules
67. Two or more people interacting to achieve a common objective are called:
A. Team
B. Group
C. Friend
D. Family
Answer :- A. Team
68. How to improve social skills?
A. Be positive
B. Be responsible
C. Be honest
D. All of the above
Answer :- D. All of the above
69. Which of the following are characteristics of a team?
A. Self Censorship
B. Direct Pressure
C. Unquestioned belief
D. All of the above
Answer :- D. All of the above
70. Why a person lacks confidence to become a leader?
A. Lack of professional knowledge
B. Lack of professional competence
C. None of these
D. Both A and B
Answer :- D. Both A and B
71. What are the Needs of having leader in every field?
A. To lead the field for the betterment
B. To rule over the field
C. To scold people on their there lack of
D. To take the benefits of the field for himself
Answer :- A. To lead the field for the betterment
72. What are the leadership qualities our late field marshal Sam Manekshaw had shown in the war of 1971?
A. He was very factual
B. very good Decision making
C. Took stand for his soldier
D. All of the above
Answer :- D. All of the above
73. ___________ and _________ are required in a leader to overcome any obstacle in his team’s way.
A. Physical endurance mental endurance
B. Arrogance, overconfidence
C. Personality, motivation
D. None of these
Answer :- A. Physical endurance mental endurance
74. Why communication is very important trait of a leader?
A. Conveying the message properly to the team
B. To make team feel uncomfortable
C. For being dominant
D. None of these
Answer :- A. Conveying the message properly to the team
75. The key characteristics of transactional leaders are __
A. Guiding, mentoring and demonstrating
B. Guiding, demonstrating and motivating
C. Guiding, commanding and motivating
D. Guiding, mentoring and motivating
Answer :- D. Guiding, mentoring and motivating
76. A good leader is ___ thinker.
A. Continuous
B. Long term
C. Short term
D. All of the above
Answer :- A. Continuous
77. The style of leadership that takes account of others’ views, opinions and ideas is called ___
A. Autocratic
B. Democratic
C. People-oriented
D. Laissez-faire
Answer :- B. Democratic
78. Why our honourable prime minister is World’s most famous leader?
A. Due to his communication skills
B. way of implementing policies
C. His generosity
D. All of the above
Answer :- D. All of the above
79. Which one them is not a great historical leader ?
A. Shubash Chandra Bose
B. Nepolian bonapart
C. Ashoka the great
D. bhagat singh
Answer :- D. bhagat singh
80. Identify the four main styles of leadership displayed by the manager which identified in Tannenbaum and Schmidt’s continuum of possible leadership behaviour:
A. Tells, help, joins and leads
B. Commands, sells, consults and resists
C. Tells, sells, consults and joins
D. Commands, help, joins and leads
Answer :- C. Tells, sells, consults and joins
81. What is NOT one characteristic of the Democratic leadership style?
A. Leader asks before doing anything
B. Leader enforces and relies on discipline
C. Leader works together with the members as a group
D. There is a mutual synergy between the leader and the
Answer :- B. Leader enforces and relies on discipline
82. Which one of them was not a democratic leader?
A. Md Akbar
B. Dr Manmohan Singh
C. Barak Obama
D. Joe Bidan
Answer :- A. Md Akbar
83. Why the image of a leader should be neat and clean?
A. To be an ideal figure
B. So that people would trust his decision
C. So that team may look up to it’s leader
D. all of the above
Answer :- D. all of the above
84. What are the necessities of professional knowledge and professional competence in a leader?
A. Confident decisions
B. Effective and efficient steps
C. None of them
D. Both A and B
Answer :- D. Both A and B
85. Why a leader should have ability to take decisions quickly and effectively?
A. For the better position of team in the competition
B. To minimise the rate of casualties
C. To have proper time for editing the strategy if
D. All of the above
Answer :- D. All of the above
86. How many types of leaders are there?
A. 3
B. 4
C. 7
D. 6
Answer :- A. 3
87. What are the qualities of a good leader?
A. Discipline
B. Laziness
C. Comfortable
D. sleepiness
Answer :- A. Discipline
88. Self development is ……….. factor which affects personality ?
A. Mental
B. psychological
C. Physical
D. emotional
Answer :- C. Physical
89. Which one of them is basic principle of leadership?
A. Will power of precision
B. Courage to decide
C. ability to deal
D. All the above
Answer :- D. All the above
90. Sacrificing self interest for realising the prudent and just goes is:
A. Prudence
B. courage
C. Self control
D. justice
Answer :- A. Prudence
91. The character qualities which are being fostered are:
A. respect
B. integrity
C. discipline
D. All of the above
Answer :- D. All of the above
92. Which of the following is the sum total of the moral values of a person?
A. Comradeship
B. Respect
C. integrity
D. character
Answer :- A. Comradeship
93. Social etiquette teaches us to behave in _____________________ ?
A. In home
B. In field
C. in society
D. none of these
Answer :- C. in society
94. Shaking hands with palms down indicates ______________________ ?
A. To confidence
B. Feel sleepy
C. to fear
D. all of these
Answer :- C. to fear
95. Directions of the honour code are
A. You shall lie
B. You shall steal
C. You shall cheat
D. You shall not by any action bring the name of your institution to disgrace
Answer :- D. You shall not by any action bring the name of your institution to disgrace
96. What is it called to work even in the absence of someone?
A. decision
B. initiative
C. work
D. none of these
Answer :- B. initiative
97. What is it called to perform one’s duty honestly with interest and enthusiasm?
A. Management
B. Duty
C. Initiative
D. none of these
Answer :- B. Duty
98. What are the main uses of leadership?
A. instilling confidence
B. to encourage
C. to encourage employees
D. all of these
Answer :- D. all of these
99. Compliance with the order by the right officer is called?
A. Discipline
B. Duty
C. work
D. none of these
Answer :- B. Duty
100. _________________is asked to obey orders by his discretion?
A. Duty
B. work
C. Discipline
D. none of these
Answer :- A. Duty
101. _____________ means overcoming selfishness and serving other habitually
a) Justice
b) Self less service
c) courage
d) Self control
Answer :- b) Self less service
102. How do NCC develop the personality of a cadet to the fullest ?
a) By developing team spirit
b) By developing leadership qualities
c) By developing the spirit of discipline
d) all of these
Answer :- d) all of these
103. Where did the word ‘LEADERSHIP’ originated from?
a) Greek
b) Latin
c) Old English
d) New English
Answer :- c) Old English
104. Which of the following is most related to ‘Personality Development?’
a) Maturation
b) Self-empowerment
c) Transformation
d) None of the above
Answer :- b) Self-empowerment
105. Where is the word ‘PERSONALITY’ derived from?
a) New English
b) Old English
c) Latin
d) Greek
Answer :- c) Latin
106. Choose the word that defines ‘LEADERSHIP’.
a) Aloof
b)Influential
c) Malevolent
d) None of the
Answer :- c) Malevolent
107. Which of the following reflects leadership quality(ies)?
a) Empathy
b) Focus
c) Positivity
d) All of the above
Answer :- d) All of the above
108. Which of the following reflects personality development?
a) Team Spirit
b) Helpfulness
c) Only (a) and not (b)
d) Both (a) and (b)
Answer :- d) Both (a) and (b)
109. Which of the following skill(s) help in developing good leadership quality?
a) Attitude
b) Communication
c) Listening
d) All of the above
Answer :- d) All of the above
110. Which of the following skill deflects leadership qualities?
a) Reliability
b) Responsibility
c) Both (a) and (b)
d) None of the
Answer :- c) Both (a) and (b)
111. What does duty represent?
a) moral/legal obligation and a binding force of what is right
b) A temporary commitment
c) A personal preference
d) An optional action
Answer :- a) moral/legal obligation and a binding force of what is right
112. Tools used by a person to properly manage time
a) To do list
b) Effective file management
c) Action programs
d) All of the above
Answer :- d) All of the above
113. Skills used by a person to properly interact with others include
a) Communication
b) Listening
c) Attitude
d) All of the above
Answer :- d) All of the above
114. What does discipline do to other qualities?
a) Welds them together
b) Overlooks them
c) Abandons them
d) Enhances them
Answer :- d) Enhances them
115. Which leadership quality is described as having a positive impact on individuals and situations?
a) Integrity
b) Endurance
c) Sense of Humour
d) Bearing
Answer :- a) Integrity
116. Which leadership quality refers to having the willingness to work for the greater good and not personal gain?
a) Dependability
b) Judgement
c) Loyalty
d) Unselfishness
Answer :- d) Unselfishness
117. What makes a leader more reliable?
a) Popularity
b) Intelligence
c) Physical strength
d) Wealth
Answer :- b) Intelligence
118. Which trait is associated with selfawareness?
a) Logical thinking
b) Creative thinking
c) Enlightenment
d) Empathy
Answer :- c) Enlightenment
119. Which skill is necessary to overcome challenges?
a) Controlling stress
b) Decision Making
c) Problem solving skills
d) Control of Emotions
Answer :- c) Problem solving skills
120. Which ability helps in understanding other’s perspective?
a) Logical thinking
b) Decision making
c) Empathy
d) Creative thinking
Answer :- c) Empathy
121. Which skill helps in expressing thoughts and ideas effectively?
a) Effective Communication
b) Logical Thinking
c) Interpersonal Relationship
d) Creative thinking
Answer :- b) Logical Thinking
122. Which characteristic of leadership involves taking charge and spreading action?
a) Enthusiasm
b) Showing courage
c) Certainty
d) Taking initiative
Answer :- d) Taking initiative
123. Which characteristic of leadership necessitates adhering to moral principles and values?
a) Ethics
b) Patriotism
c) Fairness
d) Loyalty
Answer :- b) Patriotism
124. What value denotes having a feeling of admiration for someone because of their qualities?
a) Integrity
b) Selflessness
c) Respect
d) Loyalty
Answer :- b) Selflessness
125. Which value means giving help, encouragement or approval?
a) Fairness
b) Discipline
c) Support
d) Trust
Answer :- c) Support
126. What is the main role of NCC in the personality/character development of the cadets?
a) To promote physical fitness
b) To provide military training
c) To produce a good citizen
d) To develop academic excellence
Answer :- c) To produce a good citizen
127. What does etiquette represent?
a) Protocol for formals occasions
b) Model of idea social behaviours
c) Strict rules of a society
d) Rigid traditions of a community
Answer :- a) Protocol for formals occasions
128. What is the significance of ‘judgement’ in personality development?
a) It helps in making critical decisions
b) It allows for better understanding of others
c) It aids in forming opinions about self and others
d) All of the above
Answer :- d) All of the above
129.Is biting nails with teeth is a good habbit?
a) Yes
b) Sometimes yes
c) Strictly No
d) Maybe
Answer :- c) Strictly No
130.The process of exchanging information , ideas and things among themselves is called as?
a) Communication
b) Sports
c) Gaming
d) All of the above
Answer :- a) Communication
131. What is the role of NCC in the personality/character development of the cadets role ?
a) It is the responsibility of NCC to produce a good citizen
b) To produce lazy citizen
c) To produce careless citizen
d) Non of these
Answer :- a) It is the responsibility of NCC to produce a good citizen
132. The mindset with which we think and do things is
a) Attitude
b) Body
c) Mind
d) Hand
Answer :- a) Attitude
133. Regarding leadership, which statement is false?
a) Leadership does not necessarily take place within a hierarchical
b) When people operate as leaders their role is always clearly established and defined
c) Not every leader is a manager
d) All of the above
Answer :- a) Leadership does not necessarily take place within a hierarchical
134. ____ are the approaches to the study of leadership which emphasise the personality of the leader:
a) Contingency theories
b) Group theories
c) Trait theories
d) Inspirational theories
Answer :- c) Trait theories
135. In term ‘LEADERSHIP’ the word ‘E’ stands for:-
a) energetic
b) earnestness
c) only(a)
d) both (a) and (b)
Answer :- a) energetic.
136. What increases Leadership rapidly?
a) Getting others to follow
b) Command
c) Control
d) None of the above
Answer :- a) Getting others to follow
137. Leadership is often associated with what?
a) Planning
b) Paperwork
c) Growth
d) Consistency
Answer :- c) Growth
138. Which factor(s) develops the personality of an individual?
a) Parental
b) School environment
c) Friend circle
d) All of the above
Answer :- d) All of the above
139. Which of the following factors refers to a persons’ ability to get along with others?
a) Introversion
b) Cooperation
c) Emotional state
d) Rigidity
Answer :- b) Cooperation
140. What factor of the environment helps in shaping of the personality?
a) Physical feature
b) Brain
c) Experience
d) None of the above
Answer :- a) Physical feature
141. Which of the following is not a characteristic of effective leadership?
a) Communication skills
b) Authoritarianism
c) Empathy
d)Integrity
Answer :- b) Authoritarianism
142. Which leadership style emphasizes collaboration and teamwork?
a) Transformational
b) Bureaucratic
c) Autocratic
d) Transactional
Answer :- a) Transformational
143. Which of the following habits helps in developing personality?
a) Playing PC games
b) Watching Netflix
c) Reading books
d) All of the above
Answer :- c) Reading books
144. Which is a quality not possessed by a leader?
a) Paternalistic
b) Stressful
c) Motivational
d) Delegating
Answer :- b) Stressful
145. What aspect(s) of personality are believed to have evolved in humans?
a) Quick response to danger
b) Aggression
c) Overeating
d) All of the above
Answer :- d) All of the above
146. Extroverts have ___ participation.
a) Mental
b) Physical
c) Social
d) None of the above
Answer :- c) Social
147. Leadership and personality development leads to have a good command over which of the following(s)?
a) Language
b) Communication
c) Mentorship
d) All of the above
Answer :- d) All of the above
148. ___________________ is/are reflection of our values.
a) behaviour
b) Habit
c) Conduct
d) All of the above
Answer :- d) All of the above
149. Identify the four main styles of leadership displayed by the manager which identified in Tannenbaum and Schmidt’s continuum of possible leadership behaviour:
a) Tells, help, joins and leads
b) Commands, sells, consults and resists
c) Tells, sells, consults and joins
d) Commands, help, joins and leads
Answer :- c) Tells, sells, consults and joins
150. An individual’s motivation is dependent on:
a) Whether pathgoal relationships are clarified
b) Expectations that increased effort to achieve an improved level of performance
c) Their effective performance
d) The necessary direction, guidance, training and support is provided
Answer :- d) The necessary direction, guidance, training and support is provided
151. Contingency theories focus on the ____ that impact leadership success.
a) personality variables
b) leader’s abilities to inspire and transform followers
c) situational variables
d) values and ethics
Answer :- b) leader’s abilities to inspire and transform followers
152. According to the situational leadership theory, if an individual are unwilling and unable, the appropriate leadership style in this situation would be ____.
a) participative
b) democratic
c) person-oriented
d) directive
Answer :- b) democratic
153. Which of the following statements regarding leadership is true?
a) All managers are leaders.
b) Formal rights ensure good leadership.
c) A formal appointment is essential in
d) Non sanctioned leadership is as important as a
Answer :- b) Formal rights ensure good leadership.
154. Leadership is best defined as ___________.
a) the ability to merely project one’s abilities in the lack of actual accomplishments
b) the ability to reduce the dependence of team members on each other
c) the ability to induce the team members to focus on individual goals rather than collective
d) the ability to influence a group toward the achievement of a vision or set of goals.
Answer :- d) the ability to influence a group toward the achievement of a vision or set of goals.
155. _____________ is the virtue of striving of excellence by challenging self and challenging others too
a) justice
b) selfless service
c) an inner urge for excellence
d) None of these
Answer :- b) selfless service
156. Which of the following is a desirable feature of leadership?
a) One-directional influence from the leader to the follower
b) Coercive power and authority
c) Lack of freedom
d) Coexistence of leaders and managers
Answer :- a) One-directional influence from the leader to the follower
157. Which Communication has been defined as communication without words.
a) Analogy
b) Verbal communication
c) Non-verbal communication
d) Non of these
Answer :- c) Non-verbal communication
158.….….. means to carryout deities even you disagree with them
a) own up your
b) discipline
C) do your duty
d) None of the above
Answer :- C) do your duty
159. Getting others to follow is a sign of increasing good :
a) Strategy
b) Command
c) Control
d) leadership
Answer :- d) leadership
160. Characteristic of leadership in character building –
a) Taking initiative
b) Shyness
c) Introvert
d) Non of these
Answer :- a) Taking initiative
161. Which of the following theories of leadership is based on situational variables?
a) Attribution theory
b) Trait theories
c) Charismatic leadership theory
d) Path-goal theory
Answer :- d) Path-goal theory
162. Trait theories of leadership focuses on _____________.
a) the special relationship that leaders establish with a small group of their followers
b) the personal qualities and characteristics that differentiate leaders from nonleaders
c) the way the leader makes decisions
d) the extent to which followers are willing and able to accomplish a specific task
Answer :- d) the extent to which followers are willing and able to accomplish a specific task
163. Correct definition of team.
a) a group of people who perform interdependent tasks to work
b) a group of people who play games for legpulling
c) a group of people who don’t play collectively
d) Non of these
Answer :- a) a group of people who perform interdependent tasks to work
164. The effectiveness of a leader is dependent upon meeting __________ areas.of need within the workgroup:
a) One
b) Three
c) Five
d) None of the above
Answer :- b) Three
165.Which of the following qualities is essentially the inner strength in a person ?
a) respect
b) integrity
c) moral courage
d) all of the above
Answer :- d) all of the above
166. The “Big Five” personality traits include all the following except:
a) Openness to experience
b) Extroversion
c) Honesty
d) Conscientious
Answer :- b) Extroversion
167. What is a characteristic of a growth mindset?
a) Resisting change
b) Embracing Challenge
c) Avoiding feedbacks
d) Fearing failure
Answer :- b) Embracing Challenge
168. Which of the following kinds of communication are cadets most of the time engaged in_______________________.
a) Writing
b) Reading
c) Speaking
d) Listening
Answer :- d) Listening
169. Which of the following behaviour is part of active listening…
a) Maintain eye contact
b) Nodding and making eye contact
c) Asking
d) All
Answer :- d) All
170. Erikson’s theory is a theory of_________________
a) Personality
b) Reality
c) Change
d) Grammar
Answer :- a) Personality
171. The word personality is derived from a _ word.
a) Greek
b) Swedish
c) Indian
d) Latin
Answer :- d) Latin
172. Attitude is a part of________________
a) Inherited characteristic
b) Learn characteristic
c) Both (a) and b)
d) None
Answer :- c) Both (a) and b)
173. _________________ is earned to through an honourable conduct 173. __________________
a) Comradeship
b) Discipline
c) Character
d) Respect
Answer :- a) Comradeship
174. What is something that every leader is required to attain; mastery of his/her heart and mind
a) courage
b) justice
c) discipline
d) Self control
Answer :- d) Self control
175. The process of setting goals and choosing the means by which these goals will be achieved is known as:
a) Planning
b) Controlling
c) Organizing
d) Leading
Answer :- a) Planning
176.Which of the following is against integrity?
a) honesty
b) cheating
c) purity
d) uprightness
Answer :- b) cheating
177. Meaning of Persona is:
a) Mask
b) Second Person
c) Pure Gold
d) Character
Answer :- d) Character
178. Personality has a unique adjustment in the environment, stated by:
a) Freud
b) Skinner
c) Cattle
d) All port
Answer :- d) All port
179. RT is a test that measures:
a) Intelligence
b) Aptitude
c) Personality
d) Altitude
Answer :- b) Aptitude
180. Failure leads to:
a) Illness
b) Frustration
c) Aggression
d) Hate
Answer :- b) Frustration
181. Democratic style is a type of ___?
a. Leadership
b. Drill
c. Ambush
d. Inspiration
Answer :- a. Leadership
182.What is the main foundation of corporate discipline?
a) interrelation
b) self-awareness
c) sympathy
d) Drill
Answer :- b) self-awareness
183.What is it called to understand someone’s feelings without hurting them?
a) ineptness
b) tact
c) agitation
d) disregard
Answer :- b) tact
184. A strong leadership qualities can be build with?
a) inertness
b) practice
c) idleness
d) inactivity
Answer :- b) practice
185.Who are meant to inspire, instruct and set a good example?
(a) Autocrats
(b) Bureaucrats
(c) Dictators
(d) Good Leader
Answer :- (d) Good Leader
186.Which of the following is not a trait of a good leader?
(a) proactive
(b) affluence
(c) inspire
(d) dictator
Answer :- (c) inspire
187. Ability to affluence and align others towards a common purpose is
(a) team work
(b) Motivation
(c) Leadership
(d) Management
Answer :- (b) Motivation
188. Time management is important
(a) only to forgetful person
(b) only to busy person
(c) to avoid wastage of time
(d) none of these
Answer :- (a) only to forgetful person
189.__________________ is an important for an individual as a teaches how to behave in the society
a) Meeting etiquette
b) Corporate etiquette
c) Social etiquette
d) None of these
Answer :- c) Social etiquette
190 .The oldest form of communication is
(a) writing
(b) speech
(c) reading
(d) symbolic
Answer :- (d) symbolic
191. What is one characteristic about the Authoritarian leadership style?
a) A leader relies less on authority and more on themselves
b) A leader accepts power and knowledge of the team members
c) A leader tells others what to do
d) None of the
Answer :- b) A leader accepts power and knowledge of the team members
192. Which of the following is not a kind of leadership skill required for effective leadership?
a) Vision
b) Empowerment
c) Intuition
d) Threat
Answer :- b) Empowerment
193._______________ occurs when leaders integrate their values into the team.
a) Intuition
b) Self – understanding
c) Value congruence
d) Vision
Answer :- d) Vision
194.The team members tell the leader when is it INEFFECTIVE to be a AUTHORITARIAN leader?
a) An emergency situation
b) Team has experience, knowledge and skills
c) You want to develop a sense of team spirit
d) There is no loyalty or trust among people
Answer :- b) Team has experience, knowledge and skills
195. An individual’s motivation is dependent on:
a) Whether pathgoal relationships are clarified
b) Expectations that increased effort to achieve an improved level of performance
c) Their effective performance
d) The necessary direction, guidance, training and support is provided
Answer :- d) The necessary direction, guidance, training and support is provided
196. Participative leadership has which of the following characteristics
a) Believe success arises from leaders and staff working
b) Employs a clear chain of command
c) Takes the view that rewards and punishment motivate staff
d) Seeks to involve staff in the decision making process.
Answer :- a) Believe success arises from leaders and staff working
197. How does having a ‘positive attitude’ contribute to personality development?
a) It helps in building resilience
b) It improves your judgement skills
c) It makes you more trustworthy
d) None of the above
Answer :- c) It makes you more trustworthy
198.What is the contribution of NCC in the development of personality ?
a) to respect the national flag
b) to obey the law and order of the country
c) Respecting all religion and culture
d) All of the above
Answer :- d) All of the above
199.Which factor develops sportsmanship in NCC?
a) Dress code
b) Harsh conditions
c) Team spirit
d) None of the above
Answer :- c) Team spirit
200. ________ are defined as psychological abilities for adaptive and positive behaviour
(a) recreational skill
(b) soft skills
(c) life skills
(d) vocational skills
Answer :- (b) soft skills
201.Characteristics that disguise a person
(a) attitude
(b) personality
(c) image
(d) character
Answer :- (d) character
202. Correct principle of time management.
A. Planning
B. Laziness
C. Carelessness
D. All of these
Answer :- A. Planning
203. SWOT:
A. S-Strength, WWeakness, Oopportunities, TThreats
B. S-smart, Wweak, O- Orange, T-Thunder
C. S-strength, wweakness, OOnline, T-Threats.
D. Non of these
Answer :- B. S-smart, Wweak, O- Orange, T-Thunder
204. An individual’s motivation is dependent on:
A. Whether pathgoal relationships are clarified
B. Expectations that increased effort to achieve an improved level of performance
C. Their effective performance C.
D. The necessary direction, guidance, training and support is provided
Answer :- D. The necessary direction, guidance, training and support is provided
205. Leadership is best defined as ____.
(a) the ability to merely project one’s abilities in the lack of actual accomplishments
b) the ability to reduce the dependence of team members on each other
(c) the ability to induce the team members to focus on individual goals rather than collective
(d) the ability to influence a group toward the achievement of a vision or set of goals
Answer :- (c) the ability to induce the team members to focus on individual goals rather than collective
206. Which of the following statements regarding leadership is true?
(a) All managers are leaders.
(b) Formal rights ensure good leadership.
(c) A formal appointment is essential in creating leaders.
(d) Nonsanctioned leadership is as important as a
Answer :- (d) Nonsanctioned leadership is as important as a
207. Which of the following is a desirable feature of leadership?
(a) One-directional influence from the leader to the follower
(b) Coercive power and authority
(c) Lack of freedom
(d) Coexistence of leaders and managers
Answer :- (b) Coercive power and authority
208. Contingency theories focus on the ____ that impact leadership success.
(a) personality variables
(b) leader’s abilities to inspire and transform followers
(c) situational variables
(d) values and ethics
Answer :- (a) personality variables
209. Which of the following theories of leadership is based on situational variables?
(a) Attribution theory
(b) Trait theories
(c) Charismatic leadership theory
(d) Path-goal theory
Answer :- (d) Path-goal theory
210. Which of the following theoretical approaches in the study of leadership focuses on followers’ readiness as a determinant of effective leadership?
(a) Big Five personality model
(b) Situational leadership theory
(c) Fiedler contingency model
(d) Laissez-faire leadership
Answer :- (a) Big Five personality model
211.According to the Five Factor model, ‘extraversion’ as a personality type is characterised by what type of people?
a) Good natured
b) Calm and self-confident
c) Sensitive and curious
d) Assertive and Sociable
Answer :- b) Calm and self-confident
212.What does situational theory of leadership emphasise?
a) Personality traits
b) Events
c) Environment
d) Political situation
Answer :- a) Personality traits
213. What do you call a style of leadership that takes account of others’ views, opinions and ideas?
a) Laissez-faire
b) People-oriented
c) Democratic
d) Autocratic
Answer :- b) People-oriented
214. How can you describe the thinking and outlook of transformational leaders?
a) Strategic
b) Operational
c) Functional
d) Developmental
Answer :- d) Developmental
215.What are the two main dimensions of the Ohio Studies into leadership?
a) Starting position and end position
b) Initial environment and changed environment
c) Organisational structure and conditioning
d) Initiating structure and considerations
Answer :- d) Initiating structure and considerations
216.An individual’s generalized belief about internal versus external control is called?
(a) autocriticism
(b) diffiffiffidence
(c) locus of control
(d) distrust
Answer :- (c) locus of control
217.An individual’s general feeling of selfworth is called as
(a) self-deprecation
(b) self-esteem
(c) modesty
(d) humiliation
Answer :- (b) self-esteem
218.Reading is a __ process.
(a) encoding
(b) codifification
c) decoding
(d) none of these
Answer :- c) decoding
219.The word or a phrase, which help us to express what we are trying to say is called as
(a) idioms
(b) gambit
(c) tricks
(d) sarcastic
Answer :- (a) idioms
220.Self development is ___ factor which affects personality?
(a) unrest
(b) physical
(c) anarchy
(d) chaos
Answer :- (b) physical
221. Correct moral value ?
A. Corruption
B. Honesty
C. Carelessness
D. Laziness
Answer :- B. Honesty
222.____ are the approaches to the study of leadership which emphasise the personality of the leader:
A. Contingency theories
B. Group theories
C. Trait theories
D. Inspirational theories
Answer :- C. Trait theories
223.Unclarified assumptions in communication can lead to _ and _.
a. premature evaluation, poor listening
b. lack of planning, physical barriers
c. information overload, selective perception
d. confusion, misunderstanding
Answer :- a. premature evaluation, poor listening
224. Needs, setting standards and maintaining discipline, and appointing subleaders according to Adair’s approach, called as:
A. Work functions
B. Task functions
C. Individual functions
D. Team functions
Answer :- B. Task functions
225.Common kinds of narrative skills are –
a. How to do something
b. How something works
c. Both a & b
d. Arrange the information
Answer :- c. Both a & b
226. Is the ability to build up confidence and zeal among people and create urge them to led.
a) personality
b) leadership
c) citizenship
d) democracy
Answer :- a) personality
227. In this leadership style, leader plays a rather passive role in social participation and leaves, complete freedom for group or individual decisions in relation to group activity and procedure.
a) democratic style
b) autocratic style
c) laissez faire style
d) bureaucratic
Answer :- a) democratic style
228. The ability to zeal with others, without offending is known as –.
a) courage
b) initiative
c) tact
d) enthusiasm
Answer :- d) enthusiasm
229. is the ability to take decision, promptly, announce them in a clear and forceful manner.
a) dependability
b) decisiveness
c) integrity
d) endurance
Answer :- b) decisiveness
230. Choose a leadership traits from the following:-
a) judgement
b) lack of vision
c) inflexible
d) blame
Answer :- a) judgement
231. is the characteristics and pattern of feelings, thoughts and behaviours, which make a person exceptional one of a kind and exclusive to his or herself.
a) self-confidence
b) maturity
c) personality
d) bearingQues
Answer :- c) personality
232. describes what is right and wrong, whereas ‘values’ explain, important behaviour and believes of a person or group
a) courage
b) self-control
c) morals
d) prudence
Answer :- a) courage .
233.The – code concept has been introduced with an aim to foster the vital ingredients of a character amongst Ncc cadets. 233
a) honesty
b) purity
c) loyalty
d) honour
Answer :- c) loyalty
234. Capacity to lighten the spirits of the group, one belongs to with activities that can break the monotony by jokes, songs, dance, energise years is known as – skill.
a)literacy skills
b)functional skills
c) cultural skills
d) life skills
Answer :- c) cultural skills
235.The process by which one is inspired to act in the desired manner with the help of catalytic persuasion is known as–.
a) self-awareness
b) leadership qualities
c) motivation
d) personality development
Answer :- c) motivation
236. is sharing ideas, opinions, thoughts, feelings, and understanding through speech, writing, gestures, or symbols, between two or more persons.
a) perception
b) communication
c) consequence
d) simulation
Answer :- b) communication
237. Is a form of mental and physical ability of human, non-verbal communication, consisting of body, posture, gestures, facial expressions, and eye movements.
a) body language
b) mannerism
c) etiquette
d) attitude
Answer :- c) etiquette
238.It is an important for an individual as it teaches him how to behave in the society.
a) meeting etiquette
b) corporate etiquette
c) social etiquette
d) telephone etiquette
Answer :- c) social etiquette
239.Conflict involving more than two parties is called………….
a) Desultory
b) Internecine
c) War
d) Incursive
Answer :- c) War
240. Needs, setting standards and maintaining discipline, and appointing subleaders according to Adair’s approach, called as:
A. Work functions
B. Task functions
C. Individual functions
D. Team functions
Answer :- B. Task functions