Match the LIST-I with LIST-II
| LIST-I (Types of Selection Tests) | LIST-II (Explanation) | ||
| A. | Intelligence Test | I. | Indicator of a person's learning ability |
| B. | Aptitude Test | II. | Indicator of the existing skills of the individual |
| C. | Trade Test | III. | Indicator of a person's pattern of involvement |
| D. | Interest Test | IV. | Indicator of a person's potential for learning new skills |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → A-I, B-IV, C-II, D-III
(A) Intelligence Test — this matches (I) Indicator of a person’s learning ability. An intelligence test measures the level of intelligence of a candidate. How intelligent a person is shows how well he can learn.
(B) Aptitude Test — this matches (IV) Indicator of a person’s potential for learning new skills. Aptitude is the capacity to learn something not yet learnt. The test looks at what a candidate can become after training, not at what he already knows.
(C) Trade Test — this matches (II) Indicator of the existing skills of the individual. A trade test checks the knowledge and skill a person already has in his trade. This is the opposite of an aptitude test, which looks at future skills.
(D) Interest Test — this matches (III) Indicator of a person’s pattern of involvement. An interest test finds out what kind of work a person likes to be involved in. People do better in jobs that match their interests.
NCERT (2026-27 Edition): “Important Tests Used for Selection of Employees: (a) Intelligence Tests: This is one of the important psychological tests used to measure the level of intelligence quotient of an individual. It is an indicator of a person’s learning ability or the ability to make decisions and judgments.” “(b) Aptitude Test: It is a measure of individuals potential for learning new skills. It indicates the person’s capacity to develop.” “(d) Trade Test: These tests measure the existing skills of the individual. …” “(e) Interest Tests: Every individual has fascination for some job than the other. Interest tests are used to know the pattern of interests or involvement of a person.” |