(SEM III) THEORY EXAMINATION 2020-21 UNIVERSAL HUMAN VALUES AND ETHICS

This document is the B.Tech Semester III Theory Examination 2020–21 question paper for Universal Human Values and Ethics (KVE301) under Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU).
The uploaded file contains one page, a clean and structured paper clearly divided into three sections only — SECTION A, SECTION B, and SECTION C.
The exam is of 3 hours duration, with a total of 70 marks.

The paper evaluates a student’s understanding of human values, ethical living, harmony in nature, relationships, self-exploration, and professional ethics — all core themes of the UHV curriculum.

SECTION A — Short Questions (7 Questions × 2 Marks = 14 Marks)

This section contains seven brief questions, each carrying 2 marks, testing core definitions and foundational understanding.

The questions ask students to:

List the four dimensions of a human being

Differentiate working for excellence vs working for competition

List the four orders of nature

Distinguish utility value and artistic value

Define prosperity with an example

Explain preconditioning

Differentiate between a conscious unit and a material unit

All these are conceptual recall questions visible on Page 1 of the document.

SECTION B — Descriptive Questions (Any 3 × 7 Marks = 21 Marks)

This section consists of five detailed questions, out of which students must attempt any three.

Topics include:

Sources of imagination in the Self and harmony within

Self-exploration process with diagram and example

Differences among glory, gratitude, reverence, love

Four orders of nature (material order, plant/bio order, animal order, human order)

Meaning of ethical human conduct

These questions require explanatory answers, examples, and sometimes diagrams, as per the syllabus.

SECTION C — Five Groups (Each 7 Marks, Attempt One from Each Pair)

Section C contains five numbered groups, each offering two choices (a or b).
From each question number (3 to 7), the student must answer ONE.

Topics covered:

Q3 — Value Education

Need, guidelines, content, and process of value education
OR

Definition of Value and listing universal values at all four levels of living

Q4 — Self & Body

Meaning of self-regulation and programs in living
OR

Distinguishing needs of Self and Body

Q5 — Human Relationships

Difference between intention vs competition
OR

Types of wrong evaluation in relationships

Q6 — Harmony in Nature

Dimension of production and work in society
OR

Complete chart of existence (four orders & coexistence)

Q7 — Professional Ethics

Approaches toward promotion of professional ethics and their inadequacy
OR

Salient features of professional ethics with examples

This section tests deeper understanding, analytical thinking, and ability to apply UHV concepts.

OVERALL SUMMARY OF THE DOCUMENT

This Universal Human Values & Ethics question paper evaluates a student's understanding of:

Human aspirations and harmony

Relationship values and ethical conduct

Self-exploration and self-regulation

Harmony in nature and society

Professional ethics and responsibilities

Basic human values such as love, respect, trust, gratitude, reverence

Distinction between body needs and self needs

Value education and its role in life

The document follows the standard AKTU exam format:

Section A: Short conceptual recall

Section B: Medium-length descriptive explanations

Section C: Long-form analytical and value-based understanding

The uploaded file has only one page, neatly formatted, containing all questions clearly.