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Down’s Syndrome is a

The correct answer is
Genetic disorder

Understanding Down's Syndrome Cause

Down's Syndrome is a condition characterized by the presence of an extra full or partial copy of chromosome 21. This extra genetic material leads to specific developmental changes and physical features.

Individuals typically have 46 chromosomes, arranged in 23 pairs. In Down's Syndrome, there are three copies of chromosome 21, referred to as Trisomy 21.

Considering the options:

  • A physical disorder describes conditions primarily affecting the body's structure or function, but Down's Syndrome originates genetically.
  • A mental disorder relates to conditions affecting mood, thinking, and behavior. While intellectual disability is common in Down's Syndrome, it stems from the genetic cause.
  • A genetic disorder is caused by abnormalities in an individual's genome. This accurately describes Down's Syndrome due to the extra chromosome.
  • A personality disorder is a type of mental disorder characterized by enduring, inflexible patterns of behavior that deviate from cultural expectations. This is unrelated to Down's Syndrome.

Therefore, Down's Syndrome is fundamentally a genetic disorder.

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Important Questions from Inclusive Education

  1. If a child is exposed to frequent rejections, punishment and teasing by the parents and teachers, usually it may lead to

  2. Which among the following is not a type of learning disability?

  3. For education of CWSN (Children With Special Needs), the concept of Inclusive Education as laid down in SSA was based upon

  4. Which of the following are needed for inclusive education to be successful?

    a) Availability of trained teachers in schools

    b) Availability of infrastructure in schools

    c) Asking parents of children with special needs to send their wards to special schools

    d) Appointment of trained Counsellors in schools

    Choose correct answer from the options given below:

  5. Which of the following mentioned inclusive education as, "to integrate the handicapped with general community at all levels as equal partners, to prepare them for normal growth and to enable them to face life with courage and confidence"?

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