If one wants to learn swimming, one has to practice it in a pond, river or a…

2019

If one wants to learn swimming, one has to practice it in a pond, river or a swimming pool. One cannot just learn swimming by studying its rules from a book. This is true for any kind of acquisition. The acquisition mentioned here is a _____ .

  1. A.

    skill (कौशल)कौशल

  2. B.

    understanding (समझ)समझ

  3. C.

    knowledge (ज्ञान)ज्ञान

  4. D.

    attitude (अभिवृत्ति)अभिवृत्ति

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Correct answer: A

English The example of swimming highlights that practice and application are essential, not just theoretical study (knowledge or understanding). This distinction is fundamental to learning domains. Skills belong to the Psychomotor Domain (the "doing" domain) and require practical, hands-on activity, repetition, and continuous refinement through execution. Knowledge and understanding belong to the Cognitive Domain, which can be acquired primarily through reading and listening. Attitude belongs to the Affective Domain. Therefore, the acquisition described is a skill.

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