Wanted Exam to be More Engaging: IIT Kanpur on ‘Kejriwal & Mann Ki Baat’ Question
In a recent development, a question paper from IIT Kanpur has gone viral, and it’s not because of the complexity of the questions or the difficulty level. The question that has caught everyone’s attention is one that asks students to design a filter for Arvind Kejriwal, the Chief Minister of Delhi, to help him listen to PM Narendra Modi’s ‘Mann Ki Baat’ program after his party’s defeat in the recent Delhi Assembly elections.
The question, which has been widely shared on social media, has sparked a debate about the relevance and creativity of the question. While some have praised the institute for trying to make the exam more engaging, others have questioned the purpose of the question and whether it’s relevant to the course material.
According to a report by News18, IIT Kanpur has confirmed that the question paper is real and was drafted by a professor who likes to use references to well-known personalities to make exam questions more engaging.
The question in question asks students to design a filter that would allow Kejriwal to listen to ‘Mann Ki Baat’ program, which is a monthly radio address by PM Modi, after his party’s defeat in the Delhi Assembly elections. The question is part of a course on Signal Processing and System Theory, and students are expected to use their knowledge of filter design and signal processing to come up with a solution.
While some have criticized the question for being irrelevant to the course material, others have praised the professor for trying to make the exam more engaging and creative. In an interview with News18, a student said, “It’s a unique question, and it’s not every day that you get to use your knowledge of signal processing to solve a real-life problem. It’s a great way to make the exam more interesting and challenging.”
Another student added, “It’s a great way to test our creativity and problem-solving skills. The question is not just about designing a filter, but also about understanding the context and the issue. It’s a great way to make the exam more relevant and engaging.”
IIT Kanpur has confirmed that the professor who drafted the question paper likes to use references to well-known personalities to make exam questions more engaging. A spokesperson for the institute said, “The professor who drafted the question paper is known for his creative approach to teaching and exam questions. He likes to use references to well-known personalities to make the questions more engaging and challenging.”
The institute has also clarified that the question was not intended to be controversial or political. A spokesperson said, “The question was designed to test the students’ knowledge and skills in signal processing and system theory, and not to make any political statement. We understand that the question may have been perceived as controversial, but we assure that it was intended to be a legitimate and challenging question.”
In conclusion, while the question may have sparked a debate, it’s clear that the professor who drafted the question paper was trying to make the exam more engaging and challenging. The use of references to well-known personalities is a creative way to make exam questions more interesting, and it’s a great way to test students’ problem-solving skills and creativity.
As for Arvind Kejriwal, it’s not clear if he’s actually interested in listening to ‘Mann Ki Baat’ program, but the question has certainly sparked a lot of interest and debate. Who knows, maybe one day Kejriwal will actually tune in to ‘Mann Ki Baat’ and learn something new.
