When a student asks a question to which the teacher has no direct, correct answer, the teacher should

AGive some vague answer and satisfy the student

BTell the student not to ask so many irrelevant questions

CTell the student that he will give the correct answer later ✓ Correct

DAsk the student to find out the answer himself from library books

Correct answer: (C) Tell the student that he will give the correct answer later

Explanation

Honestly telling the student that the correct answer will follow later keeps the teacher truthful and ensures an accurate reply after checking.

Giving a vague answer misleads the student and models dishonesty.

Telling the student not to ask irrelevant questions discourages curiosity and inquiry.

Asking him to find it himself from library books simply shifts the teacher's duty and may leave the doubt unresolved.

Admitting the limits of one's knowledge builds credibility and trust with students.

A teacher is a facilitator of inquiry, not an all-knowing authority.

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