Children who have marked difficulties in social interaction and communication, a strong desire for routine and restricted interests are suffering from-
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Autism
Option (1) Alogia — Incorrect. Alogia is poverty of speech, a reduction in speech and speech content. It is a negative symptom of schizophrenia, not a disorder of children marked by a desire for routine.
Option (2) Impulsivity — Incorrect. Impulsive children cannot control their immediate reactions or think before they act; they find it hard to wait or take turns. Impulsivity is one of the two main features of ADHD.
Option (3) Autism — Correct. Children with autism spectrum disorder have marked difficulties in social interaction and communication across different contexts, a restricted range of interests and a strong desire for routine, the very features the question lists.
Option (4) Hyperactivity — Incorrect. Hyperactive children are constantly in motion, fidgeting and unable to sit still. Hyperactivity, too, belongs to ADHD; it says nothing about difficulty in relating to people or a desire for routine.
Note: A similar question was also asked in CUET (UG) 2023 on 22-06-2023 (Slot 3).
NCERT (2025-26): “Neurodevelopmental Disorders … The two main features of ADHD are inattention and hyperactivity-impulsivity. Children who are inattentive find it difficult to sustain mental effort during work or play. They have a hard time keeping their minds on any one thing or in following instructions. Common complaints are that the child does not listen, cannot concentrate, does not follow instructions, is disorganised, easily distracted, forgetful, does not finish assignments, and is quick to lose interest in boring activities. Children who are impulsive seem unable to control their immediate reactions or to think before they act.…” “Neurodevelopmental Disorders … Autism Spectrum Disorder is characterised by widespread impairments in social interaction and communication skills, and stereotyped patterns of behaviours, interests and activities. Children with autism spectrum disorder have marked difficulties in social interaction and communication across different contexts, a restricted range of interests, and strong desire for routine.…” |