Professional Communication Multiple Choice Questions on “Cultural Events”.
1. Culture is centered around the place of worship.
a) True
b) False
Answer: b
Clarification: The statement is false. Culture is a rather loose term. To a religious man, culture is centered entirely around the place of worship.
2. Around which of these is culture not centered for a modern man?
a) Organisation
b) Club
c) Temple
d) Society
Answer: c
Clarification: To a religious man, culture is centered entirely around the place of worship. To a modern man it may be centered around the club, organisation, society or group.
3. Any group must advance strength through _____
a) debate
b) unity
c) speech
d) dyadic communication
Answer: b
Clarification: The correct statement is: Any group must advance strength through unity and not have the ugliness of a collective, where a vague illusion of a collective throttles individual freedom.
4. An organisation must give _____ to an individual.
a) freedom
b) work load
c) punishment
d) limitation
Answer: a
Clarification: An organisation must enhance individual joy and freedom; it must not reduce them. A collective must have least possible amount of rules.
5. Clubs are recreational institutions.
a) True
b) False
Answer: a
Clarification: The statement is true. Clubs are recreational institutions. Members must use them for recreation and let others use them for their recreation.
6. Which of these should be avoided in a club?
a) Basic courtesies
b) Club timings
c) Dress code
d) Rude behavior
Answer: d
Clarification: Members must show basic courtesies while they are in the club. They must adhere to the club timings and its dress code. Children must be left at home in case they are not allowed.
7. Language in the club must enhance ______
a) debates
b) fights
c) harmony
d) disagreement
Answer: c
Clarification: Language in the club must enhance harmony. In the case of clubs meant for cultural activities or games, it is better to participate in them.
8. Which of these should be avoided in a cultural event?
a) Joy
b) Culture
c) Relaxation
d) Personal envy
Answer: d
Clarification: Our words and actions must spread harmony and joy. The intention should be one of accommodation and genuine caring instead of personal envy and resentment.
9. Which of these must not be used while addressing a woman?
a) Mrs. Verma
b) Miss Sharma
c) Miss
d) Bhabhiji
Answer: d
Clarification: A man should make sure that a woman is comfortable. It is better to call her “Mrs. Verma” or “Miss Sharma” instead of “Bhabhiji” or “Bahenji”.
10. Which of these must be avoided when with a woman?
a) Non standard words
b) Offering to buy her a drink
c) Getting her a seat
d) Praising her
Answer: a
Clarification: When with a woman, only standard words must be used. Avoid slang, non standard words, jargon, abbreviations, words with vaguely understood meaning, etc..