Question

‘Division of Indians into rich, poor, intelligent and dull’ is an instance of
1. Cross division
2. Physical division
3. Metaphysical division
4. Logical division

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : Cross division

The correct answer is Cross division.

• ​‘Division of Indians into rich, poor, intelligent and dull’ is an instance of Cross division.
  • ​In this division, the class is divided in various ways.
  • Each sub-class in these ways intersects every sub-class in each of the other ways.

•  Division
  • It means dividing or breaking something into parts.
  • In other words, dividing the broad field of study into the specialized field of study.
  • Example: Computer has many parts like RAM, ROM, etc.
  • It is of three types:
    • Physical Division
      • It is also called the Real division.
      • It is the resolution of an individual thing into the natural parts that develops it.
      • Example: The car has many parts like a wheel, engine, mirrors, etc.
    • Metaphysical Division
      • Also called Mental distinction.
      • It is the resolution of things or objects into the attributes which they possess.
      • Example: Human being into body, soul, or spirit.
    • Logical Division
      • It is the resolution of a class into sub-classes that develop it.
      • Example: Triangle into Right-angled, Acute-angled, etc.