Which of the following statements are not true for gifted children?
(A) Advanced logical thinking and problem solving behaviour
(B) Difficulty in processing information
(C) Independent and non-conformist thinking
(D) Lack original and creative thinking
(E) Prefer solitary academic activities for long period
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → (B) and (D) only
Gifted children show early signs of intellectual superiority and share a set of characteristics. A statement that goes against those characteristics is not true for them.
(A) Advanced logical thinking and problem solving behaviour True. Advanced logical thinking, questioning and problem solving behaviour is the first characteristic of gifted children.
(B) Difficulty in processing information False. Gifted children show high speed in processing information, the opposite of difficulty.
(C) Independent and non-conformist thinking True. Independent and non-conformist thinking is one of the listed characteristics.
(D) Lack original and creative thinking False. Gifted children show an advanced level of original and creative thinking; giftedness itself depends on a combination of high ability, high creativity and high commitment.
(E) Prefer solitary academic activities for long period True. A preference for solitary academic activities for long periods is also listed.
NCERT (2025-26): “Intellectual Giftedness … Each gifted student possesses different strengths, personalities and characteristics. Some important characteristics of gifted children are :
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