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SECTION B: SUBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS

Answer any 3 out of the given 5 questions on Employability Skills (2 x 3 = 6 marks)
Answer each question in 20-30 words.

Q.6 Describe two barriers to effective communication and provide relevant examples.
Ans: 1. Language Barriers:
Language barriers occur when the sender and receiver do not share a common language or have
different levels of proficiency in a language. This can lead to misunderstandings and misinterpretations.

Example: A manager gives instructions in English to a team where some members are non-native
English speakers. The non-native speakers may misinterpret the instructions, leading to errors in task
execution.
2. Physical Barriers:
Physical barriers refer to environmental factors that impede clear communication, such as noise,
distance, or faulty equipment. These can disrupt the transmission of the message and affect its clarity.
Example: During a video conference, poor internet connectivity and background noise can make it
difficult for participants to hear and understand each other, leading to miscommunication.
Q.7 What are the factors that decrease Self-Confidence?
Ans: Given below are some factors that decrease selfconfidence.
(a) When we think we cannot do a particular work.
(b) When we keep thinking of our past mistakes and feel bad about it, instead of learning from them.
(c) When we expect to be successful at the first attempt itself and do not try again.
(d) When we are surrounded by people who have a negative attitude, which is reflected in their speech

Q.8 What are the benefits of Positive Thinking?
Ans: Positive thinking leads to good results for you like
• overcoming challenges,
• making you do well or making you an energetic individual,
• helping you get better at work, and
• making you and people around you happy.
Q.9 Asha lives in a small coastal town where fishing is the primary livelihood. She noticed that many
fishermen were struggling to sell their catch at fair prices due to a lack of proper market access. Asha
decided to start a cooperative that buys fish directly from the fishermen at fair prices and sells it to larger
markets and restaurants in nearby cities. She also provided training to the fishermen on sustainable
fishing practices to ensure the long-term viability of their trade. How do you think Asha is benefiting her
society as an entrepreneur?
Ans: Asha is benefiting her society as an entrepreneur in several ways:
1. Economic Empowerment:
• Ensures fishermen receive fair prices, improving their income.
• Connects them to larger markets, eliminating exploitative middlemen.
2. Market Access:
• Opens new, profitable markets for the fishermen.

• Increases demand and potential earnings.
3. Sustainable Practices:
• Provides training on sustainable fishing, ensuring long-term viability.
• Promotes environmental conservation.

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