What Is The Average IQ?

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    An IQ of 70-79 indicates -----------------

    • Average intelligence
    • Dullness
    • Borderline Deficiency
    • None of the above
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  • 2. 
    An IQ that qualifies one as a Genius should be -------------------- - ProProfs

    An IQ that qualifies one as a Genius should be --------------------

    • Above 200

    • In between 72 and 115

    • Above 140

    • In between 110 and 125

    Correct Answer
    A. Above 200
    Explanation
    An IQ score is a measure of a person's intelligence relative to the general population. The average IQ score is around 100, with most scores falling between 85 and 115. A score above 140 is considered to be in the "genius" range, indicating exceptional intellectual ability. Therefore, an IQ that qualifies one as a genius should be above 140, which is higher than any of the other options provided.

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  • 3. 
    IQ is a/an --------------------------- - ProProfs

    IQ is a/an ---------------------------

    • Letter

    • Alphanumeric

    • Number

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Letter
    Explanation
    IQ is a measure of intelligence quotient, which is a numerical value. It is not an alphanumeric value or a number. Therefore, the correct answer is "Letter" as it is the only option that is not a numerical value or a combination of numbers and letters.

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  • 4. 
    An IQ of ---------------------- is considered superior - ProProfs

    An IQ of ---------------------- is considered superior

    • Below 60

    • Above 120

    • Above 200

    • Below 78

    Correct Answer
    A. Below 60
    Explanation
    An IQ score below 60 is considered superior because it indicates a high level of intelligence. IQ scores are designed to measure cognitive abilities, and a score below 60 suggests exceptional intellectual capabilities.

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  • 5. 
    --------------- of IQ scores fall between 90 and 110 - ProProfs

    --------------- of IQ scores fall between 90 and 110

    • 20%

    • 40%

    • 50%

    • 90%

    Correct Answer
    A. 20%
    Explanation
    The given statement indicates that a certain percentage of IQ scores fall between 90 and 110. The correct answer of 20% suggests that only a small proportion of IQ scores fall within this range. This implies that the majority of IQ scores are either below 90 or above 110.

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  • 6. 
    An IQ is meant to measure people's --------------------- - ProProfs

    An IQ is meant to measure people's ---------------------

    • Affective abilities

    • Cognitive abilities

    • Psychomotor abilities

    • All of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Affective abilities
    Explanation
    An IQ is meant to measure people's cognitive abilities.

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  • 7. 
    An IQ between ------------------ is considered average - ProProfs

    An IQ between ------------------ is considered average

    • 20-30

    • 267-290

    • 150-230

    • 90-110

    Correct Answer
    A. 20-30
    Explanation
    An IQ between 20-30 is considered average. IQ, or intelligence quotient, is a measure of a person's cognitive abilities compared to the general population. An average IQ falls within the range of 90-110, indicating typical intellectual functioning. However, an IQ between 20-30 is extremely low and would typically be considered intellectually disabled rather than average.

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  • 8. 
    The average IQ has been found amongst ------------ of the world's population. - ProProfs

    The average IQ has been found amongst ------------ of the world's population.

    • 30%

    • 45%

    • 78%

    • 68%

    Correct Answer
    A. 30%
    Explanation
    The given question states that the average IQ has been found among a certain percentage of the world's population. Out of the given options, the correct answer is 30%. This means that, according to the available data, the average IQ has been found among 30% of the world's population.

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  • 9. 
    Definite Feeble-mindedness is indicated by an IQ of ---------------- - ProProfs

    Definite Feeble-mindedness is indicated by an IQ of ----------------

    • Above 100

    • Below 70

    • Above 120

    • Below 140

    Correct Answer
    A. Above 100
    Explanation
    Definite feeble-mindedness is indicated by an IQ below 70, not above 100. An IQ score above 100 is considered average or above average intelligence.

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  • 10. 
    An IQ of 80-89 indicates -------------------- - ProProfs

    An IQ of 80-89 indicates --------------------

    • Genuis

    • High Intelligence

    • Moderate Intelligence

    • Dullness

    Correct Answer
    A. Genuis

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