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Class 9 · Self Development and Art Appreciation · 10 Aug 2026

Max marks: 40
Grade Class 9 · Self Development and Art Appreciation · 18 questions
Name Class Date
Q.1 MCQ [4 marks]
(a)
Which of the following terms best describes a natural ability or capacity to acquire a specific skill or set of knowledge through training?
[1 mark]
(a)  Aptitude
(b)  Limitation
(c)  Preference
(d)  Habit
(b)
Which of the following best defines a 'personal strength' in the context of self-awareness and personal development?
[1 mark]
(a)  An inherent or acquired capability that enables an individual to perform tasks effectively and consistently.
(b)  A fixed personality trait that cannot be altered or improved through practice.
(c)  An area of difficulty that prevents a student from participating in extracurricular activities.
(d)  A temporary emotional state experienced during stressful board examination periods.
(c)
When an individual shifts from mindless emotional reactivity to observing their thoughts and emotions as transient mental events without immediate judgment, which psychological capacity are they primarily exercising?
[2 marks]
(a)  Metacognitive rumination
(b)  Decentering and psychological mindfulness
(c)  Unconscious defense mechanism
(d)  External self-validation
Q.2 Match the Pairs [8 marks]
(a)
Match each dimension of self-awareness with its correct description.
[2 marks]
Column AColumn B
1. Internal Self-Awareness a. Understanding our own values, passions, and emotional triggers
2. External Self-Awareness b. Understanding how other people view us and our impact on them
3. Emotional Trigger c. An event or situation that sparks a strong negative or positive feeling
4. Self-Reflection d. The deliberate process of examining one's thoughts and behaviors
Answer
(b)
Match the following terms related to social interaction with their correct definitions.
[2 marks]
Column AColumn B
1. Prejudice a. A preconceived opinion or attitude about a group not based on reason or actual experience
2. Stereotype b. A widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person
3. Tolerance c. Willingness to accept behaviors and beliefs that are different from one's own
4. Inclusion d. The practice of ensuring all individuals feel valued and supported regardless of background
Answer
(c)
Match each self-assessment scenario with the appropriate psychological concept or strategy.
[4 marks]
Column AColumn B
1. Recognizing public speaking anxiety and practicing daily in front of a mirror a. Overcoming a limitation through targeted effort
2. Relying solely on natural drawing talent without practicing different art mediums b. Fixed mindset risk
3. Asking a teacher for feedback on chemistry numericals where marks are consistently lost c. Seeking external guidance for a weak area
4. Leveraging strong empathy to resolve a conflict between classmates d. Capitalizing on interpersonal strengths
Answer
Q.3 Fill in the Blanks [3 marks]
(a)
The capacity to recognize and accurately label one's inner emotional state before reacting to external peer pressure in school is known as emotional _____.
[1 mark]
(b)
When an individual uses structured feedback from teachers and peers to convert their weaknesses into manageable skills, they are demonstrating _____ self-awareness.
[2 marks]
Q.4 One Sentence [5 marks]
(a)
State the primary psychological distinction between internal self-awareness and external self-awareness as applied to a high school student.
[2 marks]
(b)
Define the term 'personal strength' in the context of self-development.
[1 mark]
(c)
Synthesize the relationship between metacognition and the accurate self-assessment of personal limitations into a single comprehensive statement.
[2 marks]
Q.5 Short Answer [8 marks]
(a)
State two benefits of maintaining a reflective journal for high school students in India.
[2 marks]
(b)
List two observable behaviors that demonstrate a student is practicing active acceptance of a classmate from a different cultural background in an Indian school.
[2 marks]
(c)
Design a three-step personal feedback loop that a high school student can use to reduce the size of their 'Blind Spot' quadrant in the Johari Window.
[4 marks]
Q.6 Word Problem [7 marks]
(a)
Reference — Text / Passage: AI passage

Priya's Study Log:
- 8:00 AM (Morning): Focus 9/10, Energy 9/10
- 4:00 PM (Afternoon): Focus 3/10, Energy 4/10
- 8:00 PM (Evening): Focus 7/10, Energy 6/10

Priya, a Class 11 student in Bengaluru, records her daily energy and focus levels before and after study sessions for a week. Based on her reflection data table, analyze how self-awareness can improve her study routine.
[3 marks]
(b)
In a Kendriya Vidyalaya in Chennai, a cultural fest committee surveyed 120 students to understand participation in regional folk arts. 45 students participated in Bharatanatyam, 35 in Bhangra, and 20 in Bihu, while 20 students did not participate in any folk art. To foster greater inclusion, the school decides to form a 'Pan-India Folk Fusion Club' requiring members from at least two different art forms to collaborate. Calculate the percentage of students surveyed who are already engaged in at least one folk art, and explain how this club promotes the acceptance of differences.
[4 marks]
Q.7 Diagram Labeling [5 marks]
(a)
Reference — Diagram: AI visual
1. Open2. Blind3. Hidden4. Unknown
Identify the four quadrants of the Johari Window based on the grid layout below.
[2 marks]
Label the following: 1 2 3 4
(b)
Reference — Diagram: AI visual
1. Open Area 2. Blind Spot 3. Hidden Area 4. Unknown Area
Identify the four quadrants of emotional and psychological self-awareness depicted in the Johari Window model referenced below.
[3 marks]
Label the following: 1 2 3 4
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