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OBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS ' ,

· Q. s. Emotional competence ref~ to: 1
(A) Self-monitoring of emotions
Manifestations of _ _ _ can be observed (B) Self-competence to handle behavi~
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Q, ' In a novel solution to a problem, an invention, (Q Discrimination of behaviour II
composition of a poem, painting, new chemical (D) Persistence in behaviour [CBSE, 2018)
process, an innovation in law, a breakthrough in Ans. Option (A) is correct
preventing a disease and the like.
(A) creativity
(B) attitudes ·
(C} education
(D) intelligence
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AJJS. Option (A) is correct i4entified as facets bf:/intelligence in the Indian

Q.7. _ _ _ is a set of skills that underline accurate tradition?
perception, appraisal, expression and regulation (A) Cognitive capacity
of emotions. ! (8) Social competence
(A) Emotional incompetence (C) Emotional competence
(B) Emotional intelligence (D) Aptitude
(C) Perceptual skills Ans. Option (D) is correct
(D) Powerful emotions [CBSE Term-12021) Q. 7. The ability to produce ideas, objects or problem
Ans. Option (8) is correct solutions that are novel and innovative is called
Q. 3, Bindu is a remarkable singer and she lias won
many accolades. She is known as a child prodigy.
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·· (A) Intelligence (8) Creativity
Whiclt of the following terms best describe (C) Emotions (D) Performance
Bindu's ilities7 0 Q. s. ,According teachei; students who have a
(A) Tah!nt l.

(B) Giftedness . , ,. , combination of high ability, high creativity, and

(C) Naturalistic Intelligence · .- high commitment are said to be _ _ __
(D) Interest [CBSE Term-12020-21] (A) creativ~
, • (8) intelligent
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Q.4. Oif being assessed for intelligence, Vivan scored (C) gifted (D) capable
high in aspects such as attention, observation, Ans. Option (C) is correct
analysis, achievement orientatio~ wJiei:eas Explanation: Giftedness is an exceptional general
Ajay scored high in social an~ ~~otio~ s~, ·ability shown in superior performance in a wide
seif-reflection and 1:4 collectiVJStiC onentation. variety of areas.
Which of the following statements reflect_th e~
. Q. 9. The sub-average intellectual functioning refers to
differences seen in Ajay and Vivan? .,,. an ID level of less than
(A) A j~y is high in technological intelligen,ce. (A) 90 (B) 80
(B) i Vi~an is not high in integral intelligen~,e. (Q 7Q (D) 50
(C) Vivan lacks technological intelligence and Ans. Option (C) is correct.
·· Ajay lacks integral intelligence. ' Q. 10. Which of these deals with adequacy in skills of
(D) •Vivan is high in technological intelligence and attention, observation, analysis, performance,
, :iAjay is high in integral intelligence. speed, and achievement orientation?
[CBSE SQP 2021) (A) Technological Intelligence
Ana. Option (D) is correct · (8) Mental Intelligence ·
(C) Emotional Intelligence
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Ans. Option (A) is correct
orientation. . Jntegrad inte1llgenCe deals . Q. 11. Apti~de tests are available in:
human emotianS and.social outJook. (A) three forms-independent, specialised and
.: , . [CBSE ~ p ~ ~ e m e , ~ multiple aptitude tests.

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(q two forms-independent and specialised (Q iii and iv
aptitude tests. (D) ii and iv (CBSET~1202J)
(D) two forms-independent and multiple aptitude Ans. Option (D) is correct
tests. [CBSE Term-1 2021)
Ans. Option (D) is correcL
Q. 12. Vibs lags behind his peers in language and
motor skills. He is trained in self-care as well as in
Directions: In the following questions, a ~
simple social and communication skills. He also
of A88el'tion (A) is followed by a state.at of
needs little supervision in everyday tasks. He is
Reason (R). Mark the correct choice as:
likely to be at the _ _ _ level of intellectual
disability. (A) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true,
and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of
(A) Mild (IQs 55 to approximately 70)
Assertion (A).
(B) Moderate (IQs 35-40 to approximately 50-55)
(B) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true,
(q Severe (IQs 20-2.5 to approximately 35-40) but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation
(D) Profound (IQs below 20-2.5) of Assertion (A).
[CBSE Term-12021) (q Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
Ans. Option (B) is correcL (D) Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.
Q. 13. Abdul realises that intelligence tests are of several Q. 1. Assertion (A): Deficits in adaptive behaviour or
types. Which of the following is/are a CORRECT the capacity to be independent and deal effectively
explanation/explanations of the types of tests that with one's environment.
he can use to assess intelligence? Reason (R): Deficits must be observed during the
i. On the basis of their administration procedure, developmental period, i.e., between ~18 :,ems.
they can be categorised as either culture-fair or Ans. Option (B) is correcL
culture biased. Explanation: Both (A) and (R) are statements ci
ii They can also be classified as either verbal or facts about Deficits. They do not have cause and
performance tests on the basis of the nature of effect relationship. · •r·
items used. Q. 2. Assertion (A): Some verbal tests require responses
iii. Depending upon the extent to which an in written form.
intelligence test favours one culture over Reason (R): Verbal tests can only be administered
another, it can be judged as either individual to literate people. ··
.l or group tesL
! Ans. Option (B) is correcL·
iv. Abdul can choose a test depending on the
purpose. This can be individual, group, verbal,
Explanation: Both (A) and .(R) statements of are
facts about verbal tests. They do not have cause
r I non-verbal or performance tesL
and effect relationship. . · -'·

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Very Short-A,mwerType . -~ Q. 5. How ~an you meas~ an individ~_'s E_motionaJ
~uestio~ };2•=·"•'''"' -... (1 mel!~~~cJ:IU Intelligence? - -· - '· 0~
·Q. 1. What is Aptitude? c2) [BJ
Q. 2. Which one of Robert Sternberg's types of
intelligence is also known as "business sense" or
"street smarts"? [BJ Q. 1. State any four significant features of attitudes. l
Ans. Practical Intelligence 1 [BJ [CBSE Delhi, 2020)
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Ans. Non-verbal and performance tests 1 (' • Extremeness · · · • \ · 1:. •
Q. 4. Define Talent and give example. [BJ t ._,' Simp~tyorComplexity _: ., :,": . <r \
Ans. Tulent can be defined as a remarkable ability in a
particular field. For example: Vrrat Kohli is a talented
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a culture are kno~ as Culture a· te against Q. 1. Explain the relationship bdween creativity and
tased Test intelligence. State the important features of
2. In these. . tests, the psych o1ogists
assumption of a certain culture d f
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around it discrimina . . an orm a test How is creativity related to intelligence? [NCERT]
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Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB)
Long Answer Typ• are well-known aptitude test batteries. Among
• Questions (8 marb ea_ch) these, DAT is most commonly used in educationai
Q. 1. Define the term Aptitude? What are aptitude tests settings. It consists of eight independent Sub Tests:
and their types7 Explain them with the help of (i) Verbal Reasoning, (ii) Numerical Reasoning,
examples. [Q] (ill) Abstract Reasoning, (iv) Oerical Speed anc:t
Ans. Aptitude refers to special abilities in a parti~ Accuracy, (v) Mechanical Reasoning, (vi) SJ>ace
field of activity. It is a combination of charactenstics Relations, (vii) Spelling, and (vfu) Language Usage.
that indicate an individual's capacity to acquire J.M. Ojha has developed an Indian adaptation
some specific knowledge or skill after training. of DA'I Several other aptitude tests have been
Aptitude tests are available in two forms: developed in India for measuring scientific,
Independent (specialised) aptitude tests and scholastic, literary, clerical, and teaching Aptitudes.
Multiple (generalised) aptitude tests. Oerical
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. Aptitude, Mechanical Aptitude, Numerical Q. 2. Define the term 'emotional intelligence'. State
Aptitude, and 'Iyping Aptitude are independent the characteristics of an emotionally~
aptitude tests. Multiple Aptitude Tests exist in the individual. E) [Bl GtiJ
form of test batteries, which- measure aptitude Q. J. Drawanormalcurvepattemshowingdistribation
in several separate but homogeneous areas. of IQ scores in the population. G) Im
Differential Aptitude Tests (DA1), the General
Aptitude Tests Battery (GATB), and the Armed

Ans. Option (C) is correct. I

Explanation: Gardner was a staunch follower of
I. Read the passage given below and answer the the theories propounded by Thurstone. ··'
questions that follow: Q. 2. Which of the following is not considered as the
Following the work of Thurstone, American . seven types of multiple intelligence? .
· psychologist Howard Gardner built off the idea (A) Street smartness (B) Spatial
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• I ·that there are multiple forms of intelligence. (C) Bodily-Kinesthetic (D) Linguistic
He proposed that there is no single intelligence, but Ans. Option (A) is correct.
rather distinct, independent multiple intelligences Explanation: The seven .types of multiple
exist, each representing unique skills and talents intelligences are : linguistic, logical-mathematical,
relevant to a certain category. spatial, musical, bodily-kinesthetic, interpersonal
·Gardner (1983) initially proposed seven multiple and intrapersonal.
intelligences: linguistic, logical-mathematical, Q. 3. S~~etal would be ~uch happier in a job where
spatial, musical, bodily-kinesthetic, interpersonal, they could move around, such as a recreational
and intrapersonal, and he has since added leader, a forest ranger, or physical therapist. What
naturalist intelligence. is her type of intelligence? :i.;, /,
Gardner holds that most activities (such as (A) Linguistic .. ,,
. dancing) will . involve a combination of these (B) Spatial ,,
multiple intelligences (such as spatial and bodily- (C) Bodily Kinesthetic a
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kinesthetic intelligences). He also suggests that (D) Logical- Mathematical
these multiple intelligences can help us understand Ans. Option (C) is correct.
concepts beyond intelligence, such as creativity . Explanation: The movement loving intelligence is
and leadership. bodily kinesthetic.
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Q. 1. Whom did American psychologist Howard Q. 4. How many types of intelligence did Gardner's
Gardner follow? theory of multiple intelligence identify?
(A) Sigmund Freud · (B) Jean Piaget (A) 2 (B) 7
(C) Thurstone (D) BF Skinner (C) 6 (D) 5
Ans. Option (B) is correct.
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- Jead the passage given below and answer the
JI. uestions that follow: (A) Associative Leaming
4 (B) Cognitive Competence
Triarchic Theory of Intelligence
(C) Rote Learning
Int 985, Robert Sternberg proposed a three category
(D) Memory Retention
theory of intelligence, integrating components
Ana. Option (B) la correct. · I
that were lacking in Gardner's theory. 'Ihis theory
Q. 4. According to Sternberg, Intelligence ln90 vn:
is based on the definition of intelligence as the · ent
(A) the ability to adapt to the envuonm
ability to achieve success based on your personal
(B) mechanical abilities
standards and your sociocultural context.
(C) musical abilities
According to the triarchic theory, intelligence has
(D) being obedient and respectful to others
three aspects: analytical, creative, and practical
aspect (Sternberg, 1985). Ana. Option (A) la correct. ·ca1
Analytical intelligence, also referred to as Explanation: The adaptability to physi
componential intelligence, refers to intelligence environment is the first and the foremost aspect of
that is applied to analyze or evaluate problems and intelligence.
arrive at solutions. m. Read the passage given below and answer the
Creative intelligence: The ability to go beyond questions that follow:
· what is given to create novel and interesting ideas. The evidence for hereditary influences on
. This type of intelligence involves imagination, intelligence comes mainly from studies on
•mnovation and problem-solving. twins and adopted children. The m · teiligence of
Practical intelligence: The ability that individuals . identical twins reared together correlate almost
· use to solve problems faced in daily life and 0.90. Twins separated ·early in childhood also
it is when a person finds the best fit between show considerable similarity in their intellectual,
themselves and the demands of ~e environment. rsonality and behavioural characteristics. The
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intelligence of identical . reared m . different
Q. 1. Which of the following is the theory pro~sed by twins
Robert Sternberg? ,_, . environments correlate 0.72, those . of fraternal
(A) He proposed that there is no c single twins reared together correlate almost 0.60, and .
intelligence, but rather distinct, independent those of brothers and sisters reared together
multiple intelligences that exists. · , . correlate about 0.50, while siblings reared apart.
(B) His ·theory is based on the definition •of correlate about 0.25. Another line of evidence
intelligence as the ability to achieve success comes from the studies of adopted children, which
based on your personal standards and your shows that children's intelligence is more similar
;, sociocultural context ' to their biological rather than adoptive parents.
(q He ·proposed that ~wnans progress ~ugh With respect to the role of environment, studies
· rfour developmental stages . . .. hav~ reported that as children grow in age, their
(D) He proposed the theory to study complex_ _ . intelligence level tends to move closer to that of their
,Jhuman behaviour by studying the voluntary- adoptive parents. Children from disadvantaged
., 'responses shown by an ·o rganism when placed homes adopted into families with higher socio-
1
· .-·in a certain environment .,., economic status exhibit a large increase in
Ans. Option (B) is correct. . their intelligence scores. There is evidence that
Explanation: The name of this theory of Robert environmental deprivation lowers intelligence
Sternberg Triarchic Theory. · while rich nutrition, good family background, and
Q. 2. Which of the following is not considered an aspect quality schooling increases intelligence. There is
of intelligence according to the triarchic theory? a general consensus among psychologists that
intelligence is a product of complex interaction
(A) Creative (B) Analytical
o~ heredity (nature) and environment (nurture).
(q Practical (D) Spatial
Heredity can best be viewed as something tha~ sets
Option (D) is correct. . . a range within which an individual's development
. Explanation: S atial intelligence is considered is actually shaped by the support and opportunities
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an aspect of intelligence according to Gardner s of the environment.
,,_ __ and not Stenberg's Theory. • .1 , ' Q . 1.
Q 3 -......,cy · · th bierarcltlcal · · · What type of children are studied for this analysis?
· · level II operating ability in e (A) Siblings . . (B) 1\vins .
· lllodeI of intelligence proposed by Arthur Jensen
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·Ans. Option (D) is correcL with hWher environment. In the given
Explanation: The evidence for hereditary Reshma is considered in~lligent _becaUSe sJie
influences on intelligence comes mainly from quick at grasping new information and
studies on twins and adopted children. understands inStnlctions. She also perfonns "'9
in class and has been a topper. These chara~
Q. 2. Which of these indicates correlation between the indicate that Reshma is an intelligent student
siblings who are reared apart?
Q. 2. Define creativity and explain why SfeJba It
(A) 0.90 (B) 0.72
considered creative. ·
(C) 0.50 (D) 0.25
Ans. • Creativity is something that can be
Ans. Option (D) is correcl in a novel solution to a problem, an inv~
Q.3. Children's intelligence is more closely related to composition of a poem, painting, innovation . ,
their _ _ _ _ _ parents. law, etc. It is the skill required in the Produ~
(A) biological (B) adoptive of something new and unique. Seema_in this ~ 1
(C) single (D) divorced possesses all these qualities making her creative_
Q. 3. Define aptitude and explain why . S1111ifa
Ans. Option (A) is correcl 1
considered to have a high aptitude of music.
Explanation: Biological parents are the natural Ans. Aptitude can be defined as a combination
parents of a child. characteristics that indicates an in<fividuar1
Q. 4. Quality schooling _ _ _ _ intelligence capacity to acquire some specific knowledgt
(A) decreases (B) increases or skill after training. Sunita's musical skill has
(C) does not affect (D) may or may not
-· excelled after training and so she has aptitude
for music.
Ans. Option (B) is correcl
Q. 4. Explain the relationship between Creatmt;y ad
Explanation: The quality of schooling is directly Intelligence.
proportional to the intelligence it develops in the
OR
young minds. · How is ~eativity related to intelligence? [NCDT]
Ans. Intelligence and creativity are not directly related ID
each other: Though the relationship that they have
is positive. All creative acts require some minimum
·· I. Read the passage given below and answer the ability to acquire knowledge and the capacity
question that follow: to comprehend, retain, and retrieve. Creative
Reshma is regarded by her teachers as an excellent ,, writers, for example, need facilities in dealing with
· · student She does her work on time, scores the language. Hence, a certain level of intelligence is
highest grades in her class, listens to instructions required for creativity but beyond that intelligence
with care, grasps quickly, and reproduces does not correlate well with creativity. ·. '
accurately but she rarely comes out with ideas II. Read the passage given below and answer llli
which are her own. Seema is another student who question that follow: ··
is just average in her studies and has not achieved Geeta and Seeta are identical twins born in a family
high grades consistently. She prefers to learn on
of wealth. After their birth, their parents died in a
her own. She improvises new ways of helping her
car accident. They did not have many relatives ID
mother at home and comes up with new ways of
take care of them and so they were sent to separate
doing her work and assignments. There is a third foster homes. Geeta went to a house that had all
student Sunita who is average in class and is not the facilities and started living a luxurious life.
very involved in studies but has a high capacity Seeta, on the other hand, was taken in by a lower-
to learn instruments. She was trained at an early middle-class family. While growing up she did
age and now with the training in music, she has not have as many facilities as Geeta as her parents
become perfect in it She has a good capacity to were barely meeting ends. She had to drop her
learn this skill through training and practice. It has education in high school and Geeta's job in order to
been observed that Reshma leans more toward help her family. Due to this kind of financial situation,
being intelligent, Seema is creative whereas Sunita her parents also used to fight a lot and even ~e
with her at times. Both of them had a similar genetiC
has a high aptitude to play music. makeup but their environment was different. It was
Q. 1. Define Intelligence and explain why Resh.ma is seen that ultimately Geeta became a doctor wherea5
Seeta was always struggling .and staying t,etWeeJI
considered intelligent.
jobs. It was also observed that at the age of 18 Geeta
Ans. ¾cording to Weschler, Intelligence can be defined
had a higher IQ than ~ta.sev~ types of multiple
as the global capacity of an individual to think
intelligence?
.j rationally, act purposefully and deal effectively
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