Which of these characteristics are correct about gifted children?
(A) Advanced logical thinking, questioning and problem-solving behavior
(B) Low level of intrinsic motivation and self-esteem
(C) Preference for solitary academic activities
(D) Independent and non-conformist thinking
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → (A), (C) and (D) only
Gifted children show early signs of intellectual superiority, such as a larger attention span, good recognition memory and early language skills.
(A) Advanced logical thinking, questioning and problem-solving behavior Correct. This is the first characteristic of gifted children: they reason ahead of their age, ask questions and solve problems readily.
(B) Low level of intrinsic motivation and self-esteem Incorrect. Gifted children have a high level of intrinsic motivation and self-esteem. They are driven from within to learn and think well of their abilities, so ‘low’ reverses the fact.
(C) Preference for solitary academic activities Correct. Gifted children show a preference for solitary academic activities for long periods, such as reading or working on a problem alone.
(D) Independent and non-conformist thinking Correct. They think independently and do not just follow the usual way of looking at things.
NCERT (2025-26): “Intellectual Giftedness … Gifted children show early signs of intellectual superiority. Even during infancy and early childhood, they show larger attention span, good recognition memory, preference for novelty, sensitivity to environmental changes, and early appearance of language skills. To equate giftedness with brilliant academic performance is not correct. Athletes who show superior psychomotor ability are also gifted. Each gifted student possesses different strengths, personalities and characteristics. Some important characteristics of gifted children are :
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