Match List I with List II
| LIST I Dimensions | LIST II Theories of Intelligence | ||
| A. | Contextual Intelligence | I. | Structure of Intellect Model |
| B. | Naturalistic Intelligence | II. | Triarchic theory of Intelligence |
| C. | Spatial Relations | III. | Theory of Multiple Intelligence |
| D. | Three dimensions of Intellectual Traits | IV. | Theory of Primary Mental Abilities |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
(A) Contextual Intelligence — this matches (II) Triarchic theory of Intelligence. Sternberg’s triarchic theory has three basic types of intelligence: componential, experiential and contextual. Contextual or practical intelligence is the ability to deal with environmental demands met daily, called ‘street smartness’ or ‘business sense’.
(B) Naturalistic Intelligence — this matches (III) Theory of Multiple Intelligence. It is one of Gardner’s eight types: an ability to identify the features of the natural world, strong in hunters, farmers, botanists and bird watchers.
(C) Spatial Relations — this matches (IV) Theory of Primary Mental Abilities. Thurstone held that intelligence consists of seven primary abilities, each relatively independent of the others; spatial relations (visualising patterns and forms) is the third.
(D) Three dimensions of Intellectual Traits — this matches (I) Structure of Intellect Model. J.P. Guilford’s model classifies intellectual traits among three dimensions: operations, contents and products.
NCERT (2025-26): “Theories of Intelligence … Spearman’s theory was followed by Louis Thurstone’s theory. He proposed the theory of primary mental abilities. It states that intelligence consists of seven primary abilities, each of which is relatively independent of the others. These primary abilities are: (i) Verbal Comprehension (grasping meaning of words, concepts, and ideas), (ii) Numerical Abilities (speed and accuracy in numerical and computational skills), (iii) Spatial Relations (visualising patterns and forms), (iv) Perceptual Speed (speed in perceiving details), (v) Word Fluency (using words fluently and flexibly), (vi) Memory (accuracy in recalling information), and (vii) Inductive Reasoning (deriving general rules from presented facts).…” “Theories of Intelligence … J.P. Guilford proposed the structure-of-intellect model which classifies intellectual traits among three dimensions: operations, contents, and products.…” “Theory of Multiple Intelligences … Howard Gardner proposed the theory of multiple intelligences. According to him, intelligence is not a single entity; rather distinct types of intelligences exist.…” “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.…” “Triarchic Theory of Intelligence … Robert Sternberg (1985) proposed the triarchic theory of intelligence. Sternberg views intelligence as ‘the ability to adapt, to shape and select environment to accomplish one’s goals and those of one’s society and culture’. According to this theory, there are three basic types of intelligence: Componential, Experiential, and Contextual.…” “Triarchic Theory of Intelligence … Contextual Intelligence : Contextual or practical intelligence involves the ability to deal with environmental demands encountered on a daily basis. It may be called ‘street smartness’ or ‘business sense’.…” |