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

Max marks: 20
Grade Class 9 · Self Development and Art Appreciation · 12 questions
Name Class Date
Q.1 MCQ [4 marks]
(a)
Which term best describes the natural potential or inborn capacity of a high school student to acquire specific skills or knowledge?
[1 mark]
(a)  Aptitude
(b)  Interest
(c)  Personality
(d)  Value
(b)
Which of the following terms best describes a structured pathway within a specific profession that allows an individual to progress from entry-level positions to senior management over time?
[1 mark]
(a)  Career cluster
(b)  Career ladder
(c)  Job rotation
(d)  Employment contract
(c)
Ananya is mapping out her career options after Class 12 and wants to compare vocational training programs with traditional undergraduate degree programs. Which of the following best distinguishes vocational training from a traditional degree?
[2 marks]
(a)  Vocational training focuses on broad theoretical concepts, whereas a degree focuses strictly on manual labor.
(b)  Vocational training provides specialized, hands-on skill development for specific trades or industries, whereas a degree offers comprehensive academic education in a discipline.
(c)  Vocational training is exclusively offered online, whereas degrees require full-time residential attendance.
(d)  Vocational training guarantees government employment, whereas degrees do not offer any job placement.
Q.2 Match the Pairs [5 marks]
(a)
Match each educational/training pathway with its primary characteristic in career exploration:
[2 marks]
Column AColumn B
1. Industrial Training Institute (ITI) a. Practical craft and technical trade training
2. Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) b. Professional engineering and technical degree
3. Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) c. Study of accounting, finance, and business law
4. National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) d. Government body certifying short-term vocational skills
Answer
(b)
Match each career decision-making style with its correct description.
[3 marks]
Column AColumn B
1. Rational a. Deliberately gathers data and analyzes pros and cons
2. Intuitive b. Relies heavily on gut feeling and emotional resonance
3. Dependent c. Relies on advice and directives from parents or mentors
4. Avoidant d. Postpones or delays making choices until forced
Answer
Q.3 Fill in the Blanks [3 marks]
(a)
The process of aligning one's personal preferences, values, and hobbies with professional options is known as exploring career _____.
[1 mark]
(b)
In career planning, the process of assessing one's personal interests, values, aptitudes, and personality traits is known as self-_____, which serves as the foundational first step before exploring specific occupational sectors.
[2 marks]
Q.4 One Sentence [3 marks]
(a)
Define the term 'capability' in the context of career planning.
[1 mark]
(b)
Define 'career capability' in the context of high school transition planning.
[1 mark]
(c)
State the primary distinction between a 'vocation' and a 'career' in professional terminology.
[1 mark]
Q.5 Short Answer [5 marks]
(a)
List two internal factors and two external factors that typically influence a high school student's career choice in India.
[2 marks]
(b)
Explain the difference between 'extrinsic rewards' and 'intrinsic rewards' in career selection, giving one Indian employment example for each.
[3 marks]
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