Concept:Critical thinking involves analyzing, evaluating, and synthesizing information rather than just recalling facts. Questions that require discussion, evaluation, or justification promote critical thinking.
Explanation:Question (A) asks students to discuss different ways the government can provide healthcare. This requires brainstorming, analyzing feasibility, and justifying ideas. It involves analysis, evaluation, and synthesis.
Question (B) asks to examine a statement comparing pollution in the Amazon and Ganga. Students must evaluate the nature and impact of pollution, compare effects, and reason about implications. This involves analysis and evaluation.
Question (C) asks to differentiate physiography of Brazil and India. This mainly requires recall and factual comparison, not deeper analysis or evaluation.
Question (D) asks to describe important features of Himalayas. This is pure recall and description.
Question (E) asks about the role of the Zamindar in Mughal administration. This is factual recall of a historical role.
Only (A) and (B) require students to go beyond recall and engage in critical thinking.
Answer:A. Only (A) and (B)