1. Who developed the first successful intelligence test?
A. Alfred Binet
B. Lewis Terman
C. Charles Spearman
D. J.P. Guilford
Correct Answer: A. Alfred Binet
Explanation: Alfred Binet, along with Théodore Simon, developed the first practical intelligence test in 1905 to identify children who required special education in France.
2. The Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scale is an adaptation of the original test by:
A. Charles Spearman
B. Alfred Binet
C. Lewis Terman
D. David Wechsler
Correct Answer: C. Lewis Terman
Explanation: Lewis Terman of Stanford University revised Binet’s test for use in the U.S., naming it the Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scale.
3. The intelligence quotient (IQ) is traditionally calculated using which formula?
A. Mental Age ÷ Chronological Age × 100
B. Chronological Age ÷ Mental Age × 100
C. Test Score ÷ Age × 100
D. Mental Age + Chronological Age
Correct Answer: A. Mental Age ÷ Chronological Age × 100
Explanation: IQ = (Mental Age / Chronological Age) × 100, as introduced by Stern and used in early versions of intelligence testing.
4. The Wechsler Intelligence Scales differ from the Binet Scale primarily because they:
A. Use verbal and performance scales
B. Are group-administered
C. Ignore mental age
D. Are not used anymore
Correct Answer: A. Use verbal and performance scales
Explanation: The Wechsler scales provide both verbal and performance IQ scores, offering a more comprehensive view of intelligence.
5. Raven’s Progressive Matrices is primarily used to measure:
A. Emotional Intelligence
B. Crystallized Intelligence
C. Fluid Intelligence
D. Social Intelligence
Correct Answer: C. Fluid Intelligence
Explanation: Raven’s Progressive Matrices assess abstract reasoning and problem-solving skills, which are components of fluid intelligence.
6. Which intelligence test is non-verbal and culture-fair?
A. Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale
B. Stanford-Binet Test
C. Raven’s Progressive Matrices
D. Terman-Merrill Test
Correct Answer: C. Raven’s Progressive Matrices
Explanation: Raven’s test is designed to minimize the influence of language and cultural background, making it a culture-fair test.
7. The Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC) is meant for which age group?
A. 3–7 years
B. 6–16 years
C. 10–20 years
D. 16–25 years
Correct Answer: B. 6–16 years
Explanation: WISC is designed to assess the intelligence of children between the ages of 6 and 16.
8. Which test is best suited for assessing the intelligence of adults?
A. WISC
B. WPPSI
C. WAIS
D. Binet-Kamat Test
Correct Answer: C. WAIS
Explanation: The Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS) is specifically designed to measure adult intelligence.
9. The Binet-Kamat Test is a revision of the Binet Scale adapted for use in:
A. United States
B. England
C. Germany
D. India
Correct Answer: D. India
Explanation: The Binet-Kamat Test is an Indian adaptation of the Binet-Simon Scale, standardized in Indian cultural context.
10. Which of the following intelligence tests is group-administered?
A. WAIS
B. WISC
C. Army Alpha Test
D. Stanford-Binet
Correct Answer: C. Army Alpha Test
Explanation: The Army Alpha Test was one of the first group intelligence tests, used in the U.S. military during World War I.
11. The Army Beta Test was designed for:
A. Illiterate recruits
B. Women only
C. Physically disabled persons
D. Children under age 5
Correct Answer: A. Illiterate recruits
Explanation: The Army Beta Test was a non-verbal intelligence test used for illiterate or non-English-speaking army recruits.
12. Which intelligence test includes subtests like Block Design, Picture Completion, and Coding?
A. Stanford-Binet
B. WAIS
C. Raven’s
D. WISC
Correct Answer: B. WAIS
Explanation: WAIS includes performance subtests like Block Design and Picture Completion, measuring non-verbal reasoning.
13. A major limitation of the Stanford-Binet Scale is that it:
A. Cannot measure intelligence above 100
B. Overemphasizes non-verbal skills
C. Depends heavily on language skills
D. Is not standardized
Correct Answer: C. Depends heavily on language skills
Explanation: The Stanford-Binet is largely verbal, which can disadvantage individuals with language or cultural differences.
14. In which year did Alfred Binet and Theodore Simon publish their first intelligence test?
A. 1880
B. 1905
C. 1920
D. 1935
Correct Answer: B. 1905
Explanation: The Binet-Simon Intelligence Scale was first published in 1905 in France.
15. Who introduced the concept of “g” or general intelligence?
A. Howard Gardner
B. Alfred Binet
C. Charles Spearman
D. J.P. Guilford
Correct Answer: C. Charles Spearman
Explanation: Spearman proposed the concept of a general intelligence factor, “g”, which underlies all cognitive abilities.
16. The Indian adaptation of the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children is called:
A. WISC-India
B. MISIC
C. BKT
D. NIMHANS IQ Scale
Correct Answer: B. MISIC
Explanation: The Malin’s Intelligence Scale for Indian Children (MISIC) is the Indian adaptation of WISC.
17. What is the main purpose of using intelligence tests in schools?
A. To identify criminals
B. To determine student IQ for grading
C. To assist in educational placement and guidance
D. To eliminate underperforming students
Correct Answer: C. To assist in educational placement and guidance
Explanation: Intelligence tests help teachers and counselors understand a student’s potential and educational needs.
18. The WPPSI (Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence) is suitable for:
A. Adults
B. Children aged 2½ to 7 years
C. High school students
D. University graduates
Correct Answer: B. Children aged 2½ to 7 years
Explanation: WPPSI is designed for young children to assess early cognitive development.
19. Which of the following is not an intelligence test?
A. Raven’s Progressive Matrices
B. TAT
C. WAIS
D. Stanford-Binet
Correct Answer: B. TAT
Explanation: TAT (Thematic Apperception Test) is a projective personality test, not an intelligence test.
20. Which test is known for being used in research on factor analysis of intelligence?
A. WAIS
B. Raven’s Matrices
C. Thurstone’s Primary Mental Abilities
D. WPPSI
Correct Answer: C. Thurstone’s Primary Mental Abilities
Explanation: Thurstone developed tests to measure seven primary mental abilities, useful for factor analysis in intelligence research.
21. Who is considered the father of intelligence testing?
A. Lewis Terman
B. Alfred Binet
C. David Wechsler
D. Charles Spearman
Correct Answer: B. Alfred Binet
Explanation: Binet, along with Simon, developed the first practical intelligence test in 1905 to identify students needing special education.
22. Who adapted the Binet-Simon Intelligence Scale for use in the United States?
A. Charles Spearman
B. Robert Sternberg
C. Lewis Terman
D. John Dewey
Correct Answer: C. Lewis Terman
Explanation: Terman revised the Binet-Simon scale at Stanford University and developed the Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scale.
23. Who developed the concept of Intelligence Quotient (IQ)?
A. William Stern
B. Alfred Binet
C. David Wechsler
D. J.P. Guilford
Correct Answer: A. William Stern
Explanation: Stern introduced the IQ formula: (Mental Age / Chronological Age) × 100.
24. Who introduced the idea of “general intelligence” or the “g factor”?
A. J.P. Guilford
B. Howard Gardner
C. Charles Spearman
D. Robert Sternberg
Correct Answer: C. Charles Spearman
Explanation: Spearman proposed that a general factor “g” underlies all intellectual tasks.
25. The Wechsler Intelligence Scales were developed by:
A. Lewis Terman
B. David Wechsler
C. Howard Gardner
D. Alfred Binet
Correct Answer: B. David Wechsler
Explanation: David Wechsler created various intelligence scales, including WAIS and WISC, emphasizing both verbal and performance intelligence.
26. Who developed the Army Alpha and Beta intelligence tests?
A. Lewis Terman and Robert Yerkes
B. Charles Spearman
C. Raymond Cattell
D. John Dewey
Correct Answer: A. Lewis Terman and Robert Yerkes
Explanation: These were the first large-scale group intelligence tests used during World War I.
27. Who developed Raven’s Progressive Matrices?
A. J.P. Guilford
B. John Raven
C. Raymond Cattell
D. Lewis Terman
Correct Answer: B. John Raven
Explanation: Raven developed this non-verbal test to measure abstract reasoning and fluid intelligence.
28. The concept of “fluid and crystallized intelligence” was introduced by:
A. Alfred Binet
B. Charles Spearman
C. Raymond Cattell
D. Howard Gardner
Correct Answer: C. Raymond Cattell
Explanation: Cattell distinguished between fluid (problem-solving) and crystallized (acquired knowledge) intelligence.
29. The “Structure of Intellect” model with 120 abilities was developed by:
A. Charles Spearman
B. J.P. Guilford
C. Howard Gardner
D. David Wechsler
Correct Answer: B. J.P. Guilford
Explanation: Guilford proposed a three-dimensional model of intelligence: operations, content, and products.
30. The theory of “Multiple Intelligences” was proposed by:
A. J.P. Guilford
B. Robert Sternberg
C. Howard Gardner
D. Alfred Binet
Correct Answer: C. Howard Gardner
Explanation: Gardner suggested that intelligence is multi-dimensional, including linguistic, musical, bodily-kinesthetic, etc.
31. Who developed the Cognitive Assessment System (CAS) based on PASS theory?
A. David Wechsler
B. J.P. Das
C. Raymond Cattell
D. John Raven
Correct Answer: B. J.P. Das
Explanation: J.P. Das co-developed CAS based on Planning, Attention, Simultaneous, and Successive cognitive processes.
32. The Binet-Kamat Test was adapted for Indian children by:
A. Dr. H.J. Eysenck
B. Dr. Ajit Kamat
C. Dr. J.P. Das
D. Dr. Malin
Correct Answer: B. Dr. Ajit Kamat
Explanation: Kamat adapted the Binet test for Indian settings, producing the Binet-Kamat Intelligence Test.
33. The MISIC is the Indian adaptation of which test?
A. Stanford-Binet
B. Raven’s
C. Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children
D. Army Alpha
Correct Answer: C. Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children
Explanation: Malin’s Intelligence Scale for Indian Children (MISIC) is an Indian version of WISC.
34. Who emphasized the role of emotional intelligence in human success?
A. Charles Spearman
B. Howard Gardner
C. Daniel Goleman
D. Alfred Binet
Correct Answer: C. Daniel Goleman
Explanation: Goleman popularized Emotional Intelligence (EI) through his book and research on workplace success and social-emotional learning.
35. Who developed the first group intelligence test?
A. Lewis Terman
B. Robert Yerkes
C. Alfred Binet
D. John Dewey
Correct Answer: B. Robert Yerkes
Explanation: Yerkes, along with others, developed the Army Alpha and Beta tests, considered the first group intelligence tests.
36. Who proposed the Triarchic Theory of Intelligence?
A. Charles Spearman
B. Robert Sternberg
C. Howard Gardner
D. J.P. Guilford
Correct Answer: B. Robert Sternberg
Explanation: Sternberg’s Triarchic Theory includes analytical, creative, and practical intelligence.
37. The “Draw-A-Man” Test was developed by:
A. Goodenough
B. Goleman
C. Gardner
D. Raven
Correct Answer: A. Goodenough
Explanation: Goodenough developed this test to assess intelligence through children’s human figure drawings.
38. Who developed the Differential Aptitude Test (DAT)?
A. Bennett, Seashore, and Wesman
B. Thurstone
C. Wechsler
D. Binet
Correct Answer: A. Bennett, Seashore, and Wesman
Explanation: They developed the DAT to assess aptitudes in various areas like verbal, numerical, spatial, and clerical abilities.
39. Who introduced the idea of “Primary Mental Abilities”?
A. Charles Spearman
B. Louis Thurstone
C. Howard Gardner
D. Robert Sternberg
Correct Answer: B. Louis Thurstone
Explanation: Thurstone proposed seven distinct mental abilities, challenging the idea of a single “g” factor.
40. The Rorschach Inkblot Test was created by:
A. Henry Rorschach
B. Hermann Rorschach
C. Howard Rorschach
D. Hans Eysenck
Correct Answer: B. Hermann Rorschach
Explanation: Though not an intelligence test, the Rorschach is a famous projective test of personality, developed by Swiss psychologist Hermann Rorschach.
41. The term “IQ” was coined by:
A. Alfred Binet
B. Lewis Terman
C. William Stern
D. David Wechsler
Correct Answer: C. William Stern
Explanation: William Stern introduced the concept of Intelligence Quotient (IQ) using the formula: (Mental Age / Chronological Age) × 100.
42. David Wechsler defined intelligence as the global capacity to:
A. Achieve academic excellence
B. Think abstractly and reason logically
C. Act purposefully, think rationally, and deal effectively with the environment
D. Score high on intelligence tests
Correct Answer: C. Act purposefully, think rationally, and deal effectively with the environment
Explanation: Wechsler’s definition emphasized practical aspects of intelligence beyond test performance.
43. Which test is based on multiple-choice matrices to measure abstract reasoning?
A. WAIS
B. Raven’s Progressive Matrices
C. WISC
D. Stanford-Binet
Correct Answer: B. Raven’s Progressive Matrices
Explanation: This test consists of pattern-based matrices with a missing piece and is non-verbal, testing abstract reasoning.
44. The term “culture-free intelligence test” was introduced by:
A. Cattell
B. Spearman
C. Binet
D. Thorndike
Correct Answer: A. Cattell
Explanation: Raymond Cattell distinguished between fluid and crystallized intelligence and emphasized the need for culture-free intelligence tests.
45. The Binet-Simon scale was primarily designed to:
A. Measure adult intelligence
B. Identify gifted children
C. Assist in mental hospital diagnoses
D. Identify children with learning difficulties
Correct Answer: D. Identify children with learning difficulties
Explanation: Binet and Simon developed their scale to help educators identify students who needed special educational assistance.
46. The term “Mental Age” was introduced by:
A. Stern
B. Binet
C. Thorndike
D. Piaget
Correct Answer: B. Binet
Explanation: Binet introduced the concept of mental age to compare a child’s intellectual performance with age norms.
47. In the WAIS-IV, which index measures the individual’s ability to manipulate visual information?
A. Verbal Comprehension Index
B. Working Memory Index
C. Processing Speed Index
D. Perceptual Reasoning Index
Correct Answer: D. Perceptual Reasoning Index
Explanation: This index includes tasks like Block Design and Matrix Reasoning, assessing visual-spatial and problem-solving abilities.
48. Which test is most appropriate for assessing intelligence in children with hearing impairments?
A. Stanford-Binet
B. WAIS
C. Raven’s Progressive Matrices
D. Binet-Kamat
Correct Answer: C. Raven’s Progressive Matrices
Explanation: Being non-verbal, it is suitable for individuals with language or auditory challenges.
49. Which of the following is not a sub-test in the WAIS?
A. Picture Arrangement
B. Vocabulary
C. Arithmetic
D. Inkblot Interpretation
Correct Answer: D. Inkblot Interpretation
Explanation: Inkblot Interpretation is part of the Rorschach test, which is a projective personality test, not an intelligence subtest.
50. Which test of intelligence includes tasks such as arranging pictures to tell a story?
A. Raven’s Matrices
B. Picture Arrangement (WAIS subtest)
C. TAT
D. Binet-Kamat
Correct Answer: B. Picture Arrangement (WAIS subtest)
Explanation: This subtest assesses sequential reasoning and social intelligence through storytelling with pictures.
51. Which Indian psychologist is associated with the development of the Binet-Kamat test?
A. Dr. Ajit Kamat
B. Dr. H. N. Murthy
C. Dr. S. Jalota
D. Dr. Malin
Correct Answer: A. Dr. Ajit Kamat
Explanation: Dr. Kamat adapted the Binet test for Indian children, developing what is now known as the Binet-Kamat Test.
52. Which test was used during WWI to screen U.S. military recruits?
A. WAIS
B. Army Alpha and Beta
C. Stanford-Binet
D. Raven’s Progressive Matrices
Correct Answer: B. Army Alpha and Beta
Explanation: These were large-scale group intelligence tests used to classify and place recruits.
53. What does the ‘g’ factor proposed by Spearman signify?
A. Group intelligence
B. General intelligence
C. Genetic intelligence
D. Gender-based intelligence
Correct Answer: B. General intelligence
Explanation: The ‘g’ factor is Spearman’s theory of a general mental ability underlying all intellectual tasks.
54. The test “Draw-A-Man” or “Goodenough-Harris Drawing Test” is used to measure:
A. Personality
B. Emotional intelligence
C. Intelligence
D. Creativity
Correct Answer: C. Intelligence
Explanation: This projective test asks children to draw a human figure, which is scored to assess intellectual development.
55. A major criticism of IQ tests is that they often fail to measure:
A. Speed
B. Memory
C. Creativity and Emotional Intelligence
D. Verbal ability
Correct Answer: C. Creativity and Emotional Intelligence
Explanation: Traditional IQ tests emphasize logical reasoning and verbal skills but overlook non-cognitive aspects like creativity.
56. What is a major advantage of using non-verbal intelligence tests?
A. They are more expensive
B. They are time-consuming
C. They reduce cultural and language bias
D. They increase academic pressure
Correct Answer: C. They reduce cultural and language bias
Explanation: Non-verbal tests like Raven’s are ideal for cross-cultural testing and populations with limited language proficiency.
57. What is the average IQ score in the general population?
A. 50
B. 85
C. 100
D. 120
Correct Answer: C. 100
Explanation: IQ scores are standardized so that the average score in the general population is 100.
58. The term “Deviation IQ” is associated with which intelligence test?
A. Stanford-Binet
B. WAIS
C. Army Alpha
D. Raven’s
Correct Answer: B. WAIS
Explanation: In WAIS, Deviation IQ compares an individual’s score to the average score for their age group.
59. Howard Gardner criticized traditional IQ tests for:
A. Not being reliable
B. Emphasizing linguistic and logical skills only
C. Being culture-free
D. Measuring emotional quotient
Correct Answer: B. Emphasizing linguistic and logical skills only
Explanation: Gardner’s theory of Multiple Intelligences argues that traditional IQ tests ignore other forms like musical, kinesthetic, and interpersonal intelligence.
60. A group-administered test with multiple-choice items and time limits is likely a:
A. Power test
B. Projective test
C. Aptitude test
D. Group intelligence test
Correct Answer: D. Group intelligence test
Explanation: These tests are efficient and objective, often used for screening large populations in educational or military contexts.
61. Intelligence tests that are individually administered usually have the advantage of:
A. Less time consumption
B. Standardized scoring
C. Personal observation of behavior
D. Being cheaper and faster
Correct Answer: C. Personal observation of behaviour
Explanation: Individual tests allow the examiner to observe the test-taker’s motivation, anxiety, and approach to problem-solving.
62. Which of the following tests was developed by Cattell to measure fluid intelligence?
A. Stanford-Binet
B. Culture Fair Intelligence Test (CFIT)
C. Wechsler Intelligence Scale
D. Army Alpha
Correct Answer: B. Culture Fair Intelligence Test (CFIT)
Explanation: Cattell’s CFIT was designed to assess intelligence independent of cultural and language influences, focusing on fluid intelligence.
63. A power test is designed to measure:
A. Processing speed
B. Learned knowledge
C. Maximum performance without time pressure
D. Memory retention
Correct Answer: C. Maximum performance without time pressure
Explanation: Power tests contain items of increasing difficulty but are not time-bound, assessing depth of ability.
64. The concept of emotional intelligence was popularized by:
A. Howard Gardner
B. Daniel Goleman
C. Alfred Binet
D. Charles Spearman
Correct Answer: B. Daniel Goleman
Explanation: Goleman highlighted the role of emotions in intelligence, proposing the Emotional Intelligence (EI) framework in his 1995 book.
65. In intelligence testing, the “Flynn Effect” refers to:
A. Declining IQ scores over generations
B. Gender differences in IQ
C. Cultural bias in IQ tests
D. The rise in average IQ scores over time
Correct Answer: D. The rise in average IQ scores over time
Explanation: The Flynn Effect refers to the observed rise in IQ scores globally over decades, likely due to environmental improvements.
66. The term “multiple intelligences” is associated with which psychologist?
A. Howard Gardner
B. David Wechsler
C. J.P. Guilford
D. Raymond Cattell
Correct Answer: A. Howard Gardner
Explanation: Gardner proposed eight types of intelligence, challenging the notion that intelligence is a single measurable entity.
67. Which test was adapted by Dr. J.P. Das for Indian school children?
A. Raven’s Progressive Matrices
B. MISIC
C. Binet-Kamat
D. Cognitive Assessment System (CAS)
Correct Answer: D. Cognitive Assessment System (CAS)
Explanation: Dr. Das co-developed CAS based on PASS theory (Planning, Attention, Simultaneous, and Successive processing) tailored for Indian students.
68. The term “intellectually gifted” generally refers to individuals with an IQ above:
A. 100
B. 110
C. 120
D. 130
Correct Answer: D. 130
Explanation: An IQ score above 130 is typically considered the threshold for identifying giftedness in many psychological assessments.
69. A major limitation of group intelligence tests is:
A. High cost
B. Time inefficiency
C. Inability to assess individual behaviors or anxieties
D. Requirement of trained psychologists
Correct Answer: C. Inability to assess individual behaviors or anxieties
Explanation: Group tests lack the observational depth and flexibility of individual tests.
70. The Differential Aptitude Test (DAT) measures:
A. General intelligence
B. Interest and attitudes
C. Specific abilities related to vocational success
D. Personality traits
Correct Answer: C. Specific abilities related to vocational success
Explanation: DAT assesses multiple aptitudes like mechanical reasoning, numerical ability, and verbal reasoning for career guidance.
71. Intelligence test scores are generally distributed in a population as:
A. Skewed distribution
B. Rectangular distribution
C. Normal (bell-shaped) distribution
D. Bimodal distribution
Correct Answer: C. Normal (bell-shaped) distribution
Explanation: IQ scores tend to follow a normal curve, with most individuals scoring near the average.
72. The Indian adaptation of the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale is known as:
A. WAIS-India
B. I-WAIS
C. PGI-BBD
D. Indian-WAIS
Correct Answer: C. PGI-BBD
Explanation: PGI Battery of Brain Dysfunction (PGI-BBD) includes Indian adaptation of WAIS among other tools.
73. In the Binet-Simon test, the concept of mental age allowed the calculation of:
A. Emotional quotient
B. Social intelligence
C. IQ
D. Personality traits
Correct Answer: C. IQ
Explanation: IQ was calculated by comparing mental age with chronological age.
74. The intelligence test designed for children as young as 2½ years old is:
A. WISC
B. WPPSI
C. Stanford-Binet
D. CFIT
Correct Answer: B. WPPSI
Explanation: The Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence (WPPSI) is for children aged 2½ to 7 years.
75. Which test is best suited to measure the creative aspect of intelligence?
A. Raven’s Matrices
B. Torrance Tests of Creative Thinking
C. Wechsler Scale
D. Binet-Kamat
Correct Answer: B. Torrance Tests of Creative Thinking
Explanation: This test focuses on divergent thinking and creativity rather than traditional intelligence.
76. Who proposed the “Structure of Intellect” model with 120 types of intelligence?
A. Guilford
B. Gardner
C. Spearman
D. Binet
Correct Answer: A. Guilford
Explanation: J.P. Guilford proposed a 3-dimensional model with operations, contents, and products resulting in 120 possible intelligence types.
77. An intelligence test standardized on urban children may not be valid for rural children due to:
A. Lower motivation
B. Test anxiety
C. Cultural bias
D. High memory skills
Correct Answer: C. Cultural bias
Explanation: Standardized intelligence tests can be biased toward the cultural context in which they are developed.
78. Which of the following is not an intelligence test?
A. Cattell’s CFIT
B. Binet-Kamat
C. Thematic Apperception Test (TAT)
D. WAIS
Correct Answer: C. Thematic Apperception Test (TAT)
Explanation: TAT is a projective test used to assess personality, not intelligence.
79. The concept of “Zone of Proximal Development” emphasizes:
A. Memory span
B. Learned helplessness
C. Potential intelligence with guidance
D. Intelligence as a fixed trait
Correct Answer: C. Potential intelligence with guidance
Explanation: Vygotsky introduced this concept to describe the difference between what a learner can do independently vs. with support.
80. The main purpose of standardization in intelligence testing is to ensure:
A. Time-saving
B. Scoring accuracy
C. Uniformity in administration and interpretation
D. Emphasis on rote learning
Correct Answer: C. Uniformity in administration and interpretation
Explanation: Standardization provides norms and consistency, making test results comparable across individuals.