Wanted Exam to be More Engaging: IIT Kanpur on ‘Kejriwal & Mann Ki Baat’ Question
In a recent incident that has left many in the academic community scratching their heads, a question paper from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur has gone viral on social media. The question in question asks students to design a filter that would allow Arvind Kejriwal, the Chief Minister of Delhi, to listen to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Mann Ki Baat’ program after the Delhi poll loss. The question has sparked a mix of reactions, with some praising the creativity and others questioning the relevance and seriousness of the topic.
But what’s behind this unusual question? Is it a one-off mistake or a deliberate attempt to make the exam more engaging? IIT Kanpur has finally clarified the matter, and it seems that the professor who drafted the question paper is indeed a fan of using references to well-known personalities to make exam questions more interesting.
The question in question reads: “Design a filter that can help Arvind Kejriwal to tune into ‘Mann Ki Baat’ which is broadcasted on the radio and television channels. The filter should have the ability to tune into the specific frequency of ‘Mann Ki Baat’ program and allow Arvind Kejriwal to listen to it. The filter should also be able to filter out all other frequencies and noise that may be present in the environment.”
At first glance, the question seems utterly absurd. Why would a student need to design a filter to help Arvind Kejriwal listen to ‘Mann Ki Baat’? Is it a serious academic question or a joke? The answer lies in the philosophy behind the question, which is to make the exam more engaging and challenging for students.
IIT Kanpur has confirmed that the question is indeed real and was drafted by a professor who likes to use references to well-known personalities to make exam questions more interesting. The professor, who has chosen to remain anonymous, believes that using real-life scenarios and references to prominent figures can help students connect the dots between theoretical concepts and practical applications.
In an interview with News18, an IIT Kanpur spokesperson said, “The professor who drafted the question paper likes to use references to well-known personalities to make exam questions more engaging. He believes that this approach helps students to think creatively and apply theoretical concepts to real-life scenarios.”
While some may argue that the question is frivolous and unrelated to the actual course material, others see it as a clever way to test students’ skills in problem-solving and critical thinking. The question, after all, requires students to think creatively and design a solution to a seemingly impossible problem.
The question has also sparked a debate about the role of creativity in academic exams. Should exams be limited to straightforward multiple-choice questions or can they also include more innovative and thought-provoking questions that challenge students’ thinking?
In conclusion, the ‘Kejriwal & Mann Ki Baat’ question may seem unusual at first glance, but it is actually a clever attempt to make the exam more engaging and challenging for students. By using real-life scenarios and references to well-known personalities, the professor has managed to create a question that is both thought-provoking and entertaining.
As the academic community continues to debate the merits of this question, one thing is clear â IIT Kanpur has certainly managed to make headlines with its innovative approach to exam design. Whether or not this question will become a regular feature of IIT Kanpur exams remains to be seen, but one thing is certain â it has sparked a lively debate about the role of creativity in academic exams.
