Ritu, a teacher, makes a chart of the facets of intelligence in the Indian tradition in the order in which they are usually listed:
Facet 1: sensitivity to context, understanding, discrimination, problem solving and effective communication
Facet 2: ________
Facet 3: self-regulation and self-monitoring of emotions, honesty, politeness, good conduct and self-evaluation
Facet 4: commitment, persistence, patience, hard work, vigilance and goal-directed behaviours
Which of the following correctly fills Facet 2?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Respect for social order, commitment to elders, the young and the needy, and concern about others
Option (1) Respect for social order, commitment to elders, the young and the needy, and concern about others — Correct. Facet 1 is cognitive capacity, Facet 3 is emotional competence and Facet 4 is entrepreneurial competence. The facet listed between cognitive capacity and emotional competence is <strong>social competence</strong>: respect for social order, care for elders, the young and the needy, and concern about others.
Option (2) Mental effort, determined action, feelings and opinions along with knowledge and understanding — Incorrect. This describes <strong>buddhi</strong> as explained by J.P. Das. Buddhi is the wider Indian idea of intelligence as a whole, so it is not one of the four facets.
Option (3) Skills of attention, observation, analysis, performance, speed and achievement orientation — Incorrect. These are the skills of <strong>technological intelligence</strong>, valued in technologically advanced societies.
Option (4) Self-reflection and collectivistic orientation as opposed to personal achievement — Incorrect. Some <strong>non-western societies</strong> value self-reflection and a collectivistic orientation. This is a general point about non-western cultures.
NCERT (2026-27): “Intelligence in the Indian Tradition … “• Cognitive capacity (sensitivity to context, understanding, discrimination, problem solving, and effective communication).” “• Social competence (respect for social order, commitment to elders, the young and the needy, concern about others, recognising others’ perspectives).” “• Emotional competence (self-regulation and self-monitoring of emotions, honesty, politeness, good conduct, and self-evaluation).” “• Entrepreneurial competence (commitment, persistence, patience, hard work, vigilance, and goal-directed behaviours).” |