Soft Skills (BAS205) - AKTU Question Paper 2024-25
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This is the official AKTU Soft Skills Previous Year Question Paper for B.Tech Semester 2, academic session 2024-25. Published by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU/UPTU), Lucknow. Free PDF download — no login required.
Course:B.Tech
Semester:Semester 2
Session:2024-25
University:AKTU / UPTU
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Soft Skills (BAS205) — complete question paper · 70 marks · 3 Hours
Section AAttempt all questions in brief. 02 x 7 = 14
- aGive antonyms of the following: (i) Generous (ii) Optimistic (iii) Gratify (iv) Reluctant
- cDefine inductive method and deductive method. Explain with examples
- dMention two methods to overcome nervousness during presentation delivery
- fExplain the purposes of intensive reading and extensive reading with examples
- gAnalyze how eustress and distress differently affect an individual’s performance
Section BAttempt any three of the following: 07 x 3 = 21
- aWhat is subject -verb agreement? Discuss the rules of subject -verb agreement with suitable examples
- bCritically evaluate how the qualities of a good listener contribute to effective communication
- cDiscuss how an accurate agenda, notice, and minutes contribute to the success of an organizational meeting
- dExplain how you would apply different modes of speech delivery in various speaking situations, highlighting their advantages and disadvantages
- eDefine leadership and evaluate how leadership qualities contribute to long- term professional success and organizational growth
Section CAttempt any one part of the following: 07 x 1 = 07
- aWhat is word formation? Analyze how various word formation processes contribute to the growth and richness of the English vocabulary
- aI was too tired to do any more work. (Simple into Compound Sentence)
- bIt was very cold, so I wore a sweater. (Compound into Complex Sentence)
- cHe is working relentlessl y to finish the work. (Simple into Complex Sentence)
- aI was too tired to do any more work. ( )
- bIt was very cold, so I wore a sweater. ( )
- cHe is working relentlessly to finish the work. ( ) (ii) Select the verb that agrees with the subject
- dNeither the cat nor the dogs _______(like/likes) water
- eThe sun, along with the stars, ______ (illuminate / illuminates) the night sky
- dNeither the cat nor the dogs _______(like/likes) water
- eThe sun, along with the stars, ______ (illuminate / illuminates) the night sky. (iii) Fill in the blanks with the correct form of words by adding appropriate prefixes or suffixes
- fIt is __________ to drive without a seatbelt. (legal)
- gThe manager found the employee’s work to be quite __________. (satisfy)
- fIt is __________ to drive without a seatbelt. (legal)
- gThe manager found the employee’s work to be quite __________. (satisfy)
- aDefine note-taking and ex plain various methods of not e-taking with their advantages
- bExplain how you would apply effective techniques to improve your English pronunciation for better communicat ion. Also, describe how practicing key elements of pronunciation can enhance fluency
- aAnalyze how key principles of business letter writing contribute to its effectiveness in professional communication
- bExplain the various purposes of reading and describe how skimming, scanning, churning, and assimilation can be used to enhance reading effectiveness
- aDefine kinesics and explain its role in non -verbal communication
- bExplain how you would apply confidence, clarity, and fluency to deliver an effective public speech
- aAnalyze the impact of a leader’s listening and responding skills on team performance
- bDefine stress and justify the use of the 4 A’s technique as an effective method for managing stress and promoting mental well -being at the workplace
Question text is extracted from the official AKTU question paper PDF above. Hindi translations are omitted — every question is printed in English in the original paper. Last verified: 2026-08-23.
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