PsychologyVariations in Psychological Attributes

According to Gardner, hunters and farmers possess more of which type…

According to Gardner, hunters and farmers possess more of which type of intelligence?

Answer & explanation

Correct answer: option 3

The correct answer is Option (4) → Naturalistic intelligence

Option	Reason
Option (1): Spatial intelligence. Incorrect.	Spatial intelligence covers forming, using and transforming mental images. Pilots, sailors and architects are likely to have it highly developed.
Option (2): Intrapersonal intelligence. Incorrect.	Intrapersonal intelligence is the knowledge of one's own strengths and limitations. Philosophers and spiritual leaders are examples of it.
Option (3): Bodily-Kinaesthetic intelligence. Incorrect.	Bodily-kinaesthetic intelligence is the use of the whole body or its parts for display, making products or solving problems. Athletes, dancers and gymnasts show it.
Option (4): Naturalistic intelligence. Correct.	Naturalistic intelligence is a complete awareness of our relationship with the natural world. Hunters and farmers make subtle discriminations among plants and animals, so they possess more of it.

NCERT (2026-27): “Theory of Multiple Intelligences …
Naturalistic (an ability to identify the features of the natural world) : This involves complete awareness of our relationship with the natural world. It is useful in recognising the beauty of different species of flora and fauna, and making subtle discriminations in the natural world. Hunters, farmers, tourists, botanists, zoologists, and bird watchers possess more of naturalistic intelligence.”