Statement I: An aptitude test measures the potential of an individual for learning new skills.
Statement II: A trade test measures the potential of an individual to acquire skills in the area of professions or technical training.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.
Statement I: An aptitude test measures the potential of an individual for learning new skills. — Correct. An aptitude test tells what a person can learn if trained, that is, the capacity to develop.
Statement II: A trade test measures the potential of an individual to acquire skills in the area of professions or technical training. — Incorrect. Professions and technical training are the field of a trade test. But the test measures the skills already gained: the level of knowledge and proficiency the person has now.
NCERT (2026-27 Edition): “(b) Aptitude Test: It is a measure of individuals potential for learning new skills. It indicates the person’s capacity to develop. …”
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