Meeting Life Challenges: Class 12 Previous Year Questions

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1. In the following question, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a Statement of Reason (R). Read the Statements and choose the appropriate option. 1 Assertion (A) : Creative visualisation helps in managing stress by using imagination and mental imagery. …
   Board 20261 markAssertion-Reason
2. Based on the symptoms described, identify the types of stress Ritu is experiencing.
   Board 20266 markslong answer
3. (a) Individuals show consistent individual differences in the coping strategies they use to handle stressful situations. These can include both overt and covert activities. Identify the three coping strategies given by Endler and Parker. 3 OR (b) Ruchika is ve…
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4. ^ Page 5 [ ] 7. Match the following : 1 (A) 1-I, 2-II, 3-III, 4-IV (B) 1-II, 2-III, 3-IV, 4-I (C) 1-IV, 2-III, 3-I, 4-II (D) 1-IV, 2-III, 3-II, 4-I Column 1 Column 2 1. Continued exposure to the same stressor or additional stressors drains the body of its reso…
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5. You are working with a client who handles high stress well and remains healthy. How would you evaluate and support their ability to manage stress effectively ?
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6. A study finds that individuals who are regularly exposed to high stress levels have a higher incidence of infections. This observation can be explained by : 1 (A) Enhanced production of antibodies during stress. (B) Increased white cell count due to stress. (C…
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7. In this question, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement of Reason (R). Read the statements and choose the appropriate option. Assertion (A) : Students facing important examinations can be highly stressed. Reason (R) : Reduced levels of natura…
   Board 20241 markAssertion-Reason
8. Referring to the General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS) model, what immediate impact does the fire (noxious stimulus) have on Suman's mother ?
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9. Suman and her mother were exposed to prolonged stress as the fire spread. How does the General Adaptation Syndrome model explain Suman and her mother's condition ? Case Study-2 Read the case study given below and answer the questions (Q. 33 and 34) that follow…
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10. Describe any three life skills that can help a person meet life's challenges.
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11. Naresh endures personal stresses due to noisy surroundings, commuting, water shortage and traffic snarls. These stresses can be reported as (A) Life events (B) Everyday hassles (C) Traumatic events (D) Physical stress
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12. Ritika's stress level was good for her and enhanced her performance. The term used to describe her level of stress is called (A) Strain (B) Distress (C) Eustress (D) Appraisal 11-63 6. (R) : (A) ·A)(R)(R),·A) (B) ·A)(R) ·(R)·A) (C) (A)(R) (D) A)(R) 7. (A) (B) …
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13. Which of the following statements is not true about coping with stress ? 1 (i) Coping is a dynamic situation-specific reaction to stress. (ii) It is a set of concrete responses to stressful situations or events that are intended to resolve the problem and redu…
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14. Page 7 of 23 7. Wasim is always brushing everything under the carpet and refuses to face the stressor or even accept it. Which kind of unhelpful habit is this ? 1 (a) Forgetfulness (b) Avoidance (c) Procrastination (d) Perfectionism 63 Page 8 of 23 8. amoJmoÝ_…
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15. Which of the following statements is/are true about the diathesis-stress model ? 1 (i) Presence of some biological aberration which may be inherited. (ii) Physiological disorders develop due to combination of psychological predisposition and stressors. (iii) D…
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16. Explain any two stress buffers that have helped Arunima in the face of adversity.
    CBSE practice 2023-244 marksshort answer
17. ‘The way we cope with stress often depends on rigid deep seated beliefs and also based on our experiences’. Analyse this statement by explaining any two coping strategies with suitable examples.
    Sample paper 2026-274 marksshort answer
18. Kamla, a typically quiet four-year-old girl, exhibited sudden and unusual behaviour by painting the walls green and attributing it to her friend named Janiya. Over the past week, she has been spending time in her room, engaging in conversations with this imagi…
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19. Explain the concept of stress and describe its two major sources.
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20. Santosh has been feeling stressed for a long time due to the competition in the office to acquire the position of senior manager. His therapist started a procedure to manage his stress by monitoring his physiological functions. Identify the technique being use…
    Sample paper 2026-272 marksshort answer

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