Which of the following characterises “integral intelligence”?
(A) It pays equal attention to cognitive and non-cognitive processes, and their integration.
(B) It does not give importance to non-cognitive processes.
(C) It emphasizes connectivity with the social environment.
(D) It views intelligence from a holistic perspective.
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
In the Indian tradition intelligence is termed integral intelligence, in contrast with the technological intelligence of the West.
(A) It pays equal attention to cognitive and non-cognitive processes, and their integration. Correct. Indian thinkers pay equal attention to cognitive and non-cognitive processes as well as their integration.
(B) It does not give importance to non-cognitive processes. Incorrect. This contradicts (A). Buddhi, the Indian word for intelligence, includes mental effort, determined action, feelings and opinions along with knowledge and understanding, so non-cognitive processes are part of it.
(C) It emphasizes connectivity with the social environment. Correct. Integral intelligence gives emphasis on connectivity with the social and world environment.
(D) It views intelligence from a holistic perspective. Correct. Indian thinkers view intelligence from a holistic perspective, taking the person as a whole rather than her/his reasoning alone.
NCERT (2025-26): “Intelligence in the Indian Tradition … Contrary to technological intelligence, intelligence in the Indian tradition can be termed as integral intelligence, which gives emphasis on connectivity with the social and world environment. Indian thinkers view intelligence from a holistic perspective where equal attention is paid to cognitive and non-cognitive processes as well as their integration. The Sanskrit word ‘buddhi’ which is often used to represent intelligence is far more pervasive in scope than the western concept of intelligence. Buddhi, according to J.P. Das, includes such skills as mental effort, determined action, feelings, and opinions along with cognitive competence such as knowledge, discrimination, and understanding.…” |