Dr. Mudit is a surgeon known for expertise, skill and precision in his profession. Which of the following intelligence is Dr. Mudit supposed to be high on?
(A) Logical-mathematical
(B) Spatial
(C) Linguistic
(D) Bodily-Kinaesthetic
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → (B) and (D) only
Gardner described eight types of intelligence and named the kinds of people who are strong in each. A surgeon’s skill and precision draw on two of them.
(A) Logical-mathematical Incorrect. This is the ability to think logically and critically, reason in the abstract and manipulate symbols to solve mathematical problems. Scientists and Nobel Prize winners are strong in it; the surgeon’s skill described is not of this kind.
(B) Spatial Correct. Spatial intelligence is the ability to form, use and transform mental images and represent the spatial world in the mind. Pilots, sailors, sculptors, painters, architects, interior decorators and surgeons are likely to have it highly developed; a surgeon must picture the inside of the body while operating.
(C) Linguistic Incorrect. This is the capacity to use language fluently and flexibly; poets and writers are strong in it. Expertise and precision in surgery do not rest on words.
(D) Bodily-Kinaesthetic Correct. This is the use of the whole body or portions of it for display, construction or problem solving. Athletes, dancers, actors, sportspersons, gymnasts and surgeons are likely to have it; the surgeon’s precise hand movements show it.
NCERT (2025-26): “Theory of Multiple Intelligences … Spatial (an ability to form visual images and patterns) : It refers to the abilities involved in forming, using, and transforming mental images. The person high on this intelligence can easily represent the spatial world in the mind. Pilots, sailors, sculptors, painters, architects, interior decorators, and surgeons are likely to have highly developed spatial intelligence. Musical (an ability to produce and manipulate musical rhythms and patterns) : It is the capacity to produce, create and manipulate musical patterns. Persons high on this intelligence are very sensitive to sounds and vibrations, and in creating new patterns of sounds. Bodily-Kinaesthetic (an ability to use whole or portions of the body flexibly and creatively) : This consists of the use of the whole body or portions of it for display or construction of products and problem solving. Athletes, dancers, actors, sportspersons, gymnasts, and surgeons are likely to have such kind of intelligence.…” |