Arrange the following IQ levels in the sequence of- mild, moderate, severe, profound levels of intellectual disabilities:
(A) Below 20-25
(B) 35-40 to approximately 50-55
(C) 55 to approximately 70
(D) 20-25 to approximately 35-40
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → (C), (B), (D), (A)
(C) 55 to approximately 70 — mild. People with mild disability develop more slowly than their peers but can function quite independently, hold jobs and have families.
(B) 35-40 to approximately 50-55 — moderate. These people lag behind their peers in language and motor skills, but can be trained in self-care and simple social and communication skills, with a moderate degree of supervision.
(D) 20-25 to approximately 35-40 — severe. People with severe disability are incapable of managing life on their own and need constant care.
(A) Below 20-25 — profound. This is the lowest range of IQ; like those with severe disability, these persons need constant care for their entire lives.
NCERT (2025-26): “Intellectual Deficiency … The different levels of intellectual disability are: mild (IQs 55 to approximately 70), moderate (IQs 35–40 to approximately 50– 55), severe (IQs 20–25 to approximately 35–40), and profound (IQs below 20–25). Although the development of people with mild disability is typically slower than that of their peers, they can function quite independently, hold jobs and families. As the level of disability increases, the difficulties are strongly marked. The people with moderate disability lag behind their peers in language and motor skills. They can be trained in self-care skills, and simple social and communication skills. They need to have moderate degree of supervision in everyday tasks. Individuals with profound and severe disability are incapable of managing life and need constant care for their entire lives.…” |