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RTU B.Tech I-Sem Communication Skills Solved Paper 2025
Course: B.Tech I-Sem
Code: 1E3104 / 1FY1-04
Max Marks: 70
Time: 3 Hours
PART - A (Short Answer Questions - 25 Words Each)
Q1. Give one example of verbal communication and one example of non-verbal communication.
Verbal: Delivering a face-to-face lecture or sending an email.
Non-verbal: Nodding the head to show agreement or maintaining eye contact during a presentation.
Non-verbal: Nodding the head to show agreement or maintaining eye contact during a presentation.
Q2. Name two barriers to effective communication.
1. Physical Barrier: External noise or poor network connection.
2. Psychological Barrier: Emotional stress, prejudice, or lack of attention.
2. Psychological Barrier: Emotional stress, prejudice, or lack of attention.
Q3. How do modal verbs differ from regular verbs?
Regular verbs show actions and change forms (e.g., walk, walked), whereas modal verbs (e.g., can, must, should) are auxiliary verbs that express ability, necessity, or permission without changing forms.
Q4. Give an example of a conditional sentence.
"If you study hard, you will pass the examination."
Q5. What is a curriculum vitae (CV)?
A Curriculum Vitae (CV) is a detailed document outlining a person's educational history, work experience, achievements, skills, and professional qualifications.
Q6. What is paragraph writing?
Paragraph writing is the structured art of developing a single central idea or topic through a group of coherent, logically connected sentences.
Q7. Give suitable definition for a short story.
A short story is a brief work of narrative prose fiction that typically focuses on a single main incident, limited characters, and a unified emotional impact.
Q8. Give an example of a moral lesson from "How Much Land Does a Man Need?".
Greed leads to self-destruction. In the end, a man only needs six feet of land from his head to his heels for burial.
Q9. How are the themes of "No Men are Foreign" and "Where the Mind is Without Fear" similar?
Both poems promote universal brotherhood, peace, freedom from narrow domestic boundaries, and the belief that humanity should live unitedly without prejudice.
Q10. What is the central idea of "If" by Rudyard Kipling?
The central idea is self-discipline, resilience, integrity, and composure in the face of life's challenges to achieve true maturity and manhood.
PART - B (Analytical / Problem Solving Questions)
Q1. Describe the qualities that characterize good communication.
Good communication relies on the 7 Cs:
- Clarity: Message should be simple and clear.
- Conciseness: Stick to the point without filler words.
- Completeness: Provide all necessary facts.
- Correctness: Error-free grammar and accurate data.
- Concrete: Specific and definite information.
- Courtesy: Polite and respectful tone.
- Consideration: Keeping receiver's background in mind.
Q2. Describe the different types of conditional sentences and provide examples of each type.
1. Zero Conditional (General Truths): If you heat ice, it melts.
2. First Conditional (Real/Possible future): If it rains tomorrow, we will stay home.
3. Second Conditional (Unreal/Hypothetical present): If I won the lottery, I would buy a car.
4. Third Conditional (Unreal past condition): If she had studied, she would have passed.
2. First Conditional (Real/Possible future): If it rains tomorrow, we will stay home.
3. Second Conditional (Unreal/Hypothetical present): If I won the lottery, I would buy a car.
4. Third Conditional (Unreal past condition): If she had studied, she would have passed.
Q3. Prepare a detailed CV for an individual with five years of experience in the IT industry.
CURRICULUM VITAE
Name: Rahul Sharma | Email: rahul.sharma@email.com | Phone: +91-9876543210
Professional Summary: Results-driven Software Engineer with 5 years of experience in full-stack web development, software design, and cloud integration.
Technical Skills:
Senior Software Developer — Tech Solutions Ltd. (2021 – Present)
Name: Rahul Sharma | Email: rahul.sharma@email.com | Phone: +91-9876543210
Professional Summary: Results-driven Software Engineer with 5 years of experience in full-stack web development, software design, and cloud integration.
Technical Skills:
- Languages: Java, Python, JavaScript, SQL
- Frameworks: React.js, Node.js, Spring Boot
- Tools: Git, Docker, AWS, JIRA
Senior Software Developer — Tech Solutions Ltd. (2021 – Present)
- Led a team of 5 developers to deliver cloud-based web applications.
- Optimized application performance by 30%.
Q4. Write a paragraph about the importance of maintaining a healthy diet.
Maintaining a healthy diet is essential for sustaining physical fitness, mental clarity, and overall well-being. A balanced diet rich in essential nutrients—such as proteins, vitamins, minerals, and carbohydrates—provides the energy needed for daily activities and strengthens the immune system. Consuming fresh fruits, vegetables, and whole grains lowers the risk of chronic diseases such as heart conditions, diabetes, and obesity. Conversely, reliance on processed foods leads to fatigue and health complications. Incorporating wholesome food habits along with adequate hydration fosters personal longevity and sustained productivity.
Q5. Summarize the plot of "Luncheon" by Somerset Maugham.
"The Luncheon" is a humorous story about a young, struggling writer who invites a female admirer to an expensive restaurant called Foyot's. Although the woman claims she "never eats anything for luncheon," she proceeds to order one costly delicacy after another—including salmon, caviar, champagne, and asparagus. The narrator worries helplessly about paying the bill. Years later, he gets his revenge when he meets her again and finds that she now weighs twenty-one stone.
Q6. Discuss the advice given in "If" by Rudyard Kipling. How can it be applied?
In "If", Kipling advises his son to remain calm when others lose their temper, trust himself when doubted, and be patient. He highlights the value of treating success and failure equally, enduring hardships without complaint, and staying humble regardless of status. Applying this advice fosters personal resilience, emotional stability, and professional integrity.
Q7. Discuss the significance of the title "No Men are Foreign."
The title "No Men are Foreign" emphasizes global unity and international peace. James Kirkup conveys that national geographical borders are artificial constructs. All human beings breathe the same air, walk on the same earth, and share similar joys and sufferings. War harms everyone equally; thus, treating people of other nations as foreigners is fundamentally flawed.
PART - C (Descriptive / Analytical Questions & MCQs)
Q1. Discuss the types of communication giving examples of each type.
Communication is broadly classified based on channels and organizational structure:
1. Based on Communication Channels:
1. Based on Communication Channels:
- Verbal Communication: Uses spoken or written words.
- Oral: Meetings, presentations, phone calls.
- Written: Emails, letters, technical reports.
- Non-Verbal Communication: Expressed without words.
- Kinesics: Body language, gestures, facial expressions.
- Proxemics: Use of personal space during conversation.
- Paralanguage: Pitch, tone, and speed of voice.
- Visual Communication: Conveying ideas through visual aids (graphs, charts, signs).
- Formal Communication: Follows official hierarchy (Vertical, Horizontal, Diagonal).
- Informal Communication (Grapevine): Unofficial chats among peers.
Q2. Write a report on the Annual Science Fair.
REPORT ON ANNUAL SCIENCE FAIR 2025
Date: March 15, 2025 | Venue: College Auditorium
1. Purpose: To encourage scientific temper, innovation, and practical skills among engineering students.
2. Event Details: The Annual Science Fair was organized on March 15, 2025. Over 50 student teams from various engineering branches participated and displayed innovative projects.
3. Key Highlights:
Date: March 15, 2025 | Venue: College Auditorium
1. Purpose: To encourage scientific temper, innovation, and practical skills among engineering students.
2. Event Details: The Annual Science Fair was organized on March 15, 2025. Over 50 student teams from various engineering branches participated and displayed innovative projects.
3. Key Highlights:
- Chief Guest: Dr. A.K. Verma (Senior Scientist, ISRO) inaugurated the exhibition.
- Notable Projects: Smart Solar Grid System, AI-driven Garbage Sorting Robot, and Eco-friendly Concrete.
- Winners: First prize was awarded to the "AI Garbage Sorting Robot" team from the CS Branch.
Q3. Choose the correct option for the following MCQs:
(1) Which sentence is in the passive voice?
(A) The manager approved the new policy.
(B) The new policy was approved by the manager. ✔
(C) The manager is approving the new policy.
(2) Which of the following sentences is passive?
(A) The chef cooked a delicious meal.
(B) A delicious meal was cooked by the chef. ✔
(C) The chef is cooking a delicious meal.
(3) How would you report - "She said, 'I am going to the market.'"?
(A) She said she is going to the market.
(B) She said she was going to the market. ✔
(C) She said she will go to the market.
(4) How would you report - "He asked, 'Where are you going?'"?
(A) He asked where am I going.
(D) He asked where I was going. ✔
(5) Which is an example of a first conditional sentence?
(A) If it rains, I will stay home. ✔
(B) If it rained, I would stay home.
(6) Which sentence uses the second conditional?
(A) If she studies, she will pass.
(B) If she studied, she would pass. ✔
(7) Which sentence uses a modal verb to express ability?
(A) She can swim very well. ✔
(B) She might swim very well.
(8) Which modal verb indicates a strong obligation?
(A) She can finish the report.
(C) She must finish the report. ✔
(9) Which sentence correctly uses a conjunction?
(A) She likes to read, but she doesn't like to write. ✔
(B) She likes to read, so she doesn't like to write.
(10) Which sentence uses a subordinating conjunction?
(A) He waited until she arrived. ✔
(B) He waited and she arrived.
Q4. Examine the narrator's emotions in "The Night Train at Deoli".
In Ruskin Bond's "The Night Train at Deoli", the narrator experiences a deep sense of romantic fascination, anticipation, and sweet melancholy. Upon seeing a poor basket-selling girl at the small, lonely Deoli station, an instant emotional bond is created. Her dark eyes captivate him. On subsequent journeys, he eagerly looks for her, experiencing intense hope mixed with anxiety. When she disappears from Deoli station in later trips, his longing transforms into a permanent, nostalgic ache. He prefers keeping his silent love alive in his memories rather than inquiring about her real fate.
Q5. Explain the significance of the phrase "where the mind is without fear".
The phrase "Where the mind is without fear" from Rabindranath Tagore's poem signifies a state of true freedom, dignity, and intellectual empowerment. Tagore envisions a nation where citizens live without fear of oppression, colonial dominance, or societal prejudices. It implies a fearless atmosphere where people can hold their heads high, express thoughts freely, seek knowledge without restrictions, and strive relentlessly toward self-perfection and global unity.