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Telangana TET Paper 1 Exam Model Paper 1

Section: Child Development and Pedagogy

Question : 7 of 150

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Among the following, 'Educable mentally retarded' are

Solution:

Concept:

Educable mentally retarded describes individuals with mild intellectual disability who can learn with appropriate guidance and support.

Explanation:

Mild mental retardation has an IQ range of

50-70

These individuals need limited support and can achieve independence in self-care and practical skills.

They learn slowly but are capable of being educated.

The table below shows IQ ranges and characteristics for all levels:

Development disability	IQ Range	Characteristics
Mild	50-70	Achieve full independence in self-care (eating, dressing) and in practical and domestic skills.
Moderate	35-50	Achievement of self-care and motor skills are retarded and need supervision throughout life.
Severe	20-35	Pervasive supervision and guidance required to take a small part in domestic and practical tasks
Profound	20 and below	Appropriate training is required to make them learn some self-care and communication skills.

Answer:

D. Mild mentally retarded

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