Read the passage and answer the following questions:

Somika is a wonderful dancer. Everyone appreciates her flexible body movements. She moves her body so gracefully that every dance step depicts a meaning. She is very good at making friends. She takes care of others feelings and at the same time she knows her interest. She decisions that help her in organising and prioritizing things. However she avoids attending Maths and Science classes because she gets scolding for not completing her work, not understanding the concept and scoring less marks.

Identify the statements that do not explain the theory of multiple intelligence.

A. Intelligence is not a single entity; rather distinct type of intelligences exist
B. Intelligence consists of seven Primary mental abilities
C. Intellectual traits can be classified as product operation, content
D. Different types of intelligences interact and work together to find a solution to problem
E. Intellectual activity involves interdependent functioning of three neurological systems.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

B, C, E only

The correct answer is Option (2) → B, C, E only

A. Intelligence is not a single entity; rather distinct types of intelligences exist – Correct. This is a core idea of Gardner’s theory, which proposes multiple independent intelligences.

B. Intelligence consists of seven primary mental abilities – Incorrect. This refers to Thurstone’s theory, not Gardner’s who described eight types of intelligence. 

C. Intellectual traits can be classified as product, operation, content – Incorrect. This is from Guilford’s Structure of Intellect model, not part of Gardner’s theory.

D. Different types of intelligences interact and work together to find a solution to problem – Correct. Gardner acknowledged that various intelligences may work together in real-life tasks.

E. Intellectual activity involves interdependent functioning of three neurological systems – Incorrect. This relates to Sternberg’s triarchic theory, not Gardner’s.