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Adolescence: A Stage of Growth and Change — Hard

15 questions 18 min PYQ-grade reasoning

  1. Q1. Consider the following statements about secondary sexual characteristics: I. They help distinguish males from females. II. They are directly involved in the process of reproduction. III. They mark the onset of puberty. Which of the statements is/are correct?

  2. Q2. Assertion (A): Puberty and adolescence are not the same. Reason (R): Puberty is the stage in which the body becomes capable of reproduction, while adolescence is the broader period of growth from about 10 to 19 years.

  3. Q3. Consider the following statements about the menstrual cycle: I. It generally recurs every 28-30 days. II. A cycle of 21-35 days in a healthy girl is abnormal and needs treatment. III. It is one of the signs of good reproductive health. Which is/are correct?

  4. Q4. Assertion (A): The practice of physically isolating menstruating girls from other family members has no scientific basis. Reason (R): Menstruation is a natural process and a sign of good reproductive health.

  5. Q5. Consider the following statements about hormones in adolescence: I. They are produced in different parts of the body. II. They are released in response to signals from the brain. III. They control only the menstrual cycle, not other adolescent changes. Which is/are correct?

  6. Q6. Mary, 11, develops a bulge on the front of her neck and the doctor prescribes medication with an iodine-rich diet. Manoj, 12, develops a similar bulge but his doctor says it is a part of growing up. The best reason for the different advice is

  7. Q7. Shalu tells her friend, 'Adolescence brings only physical changes like growing taller or developing body hair.' Why is this description incomplete?

  8. Q8. Assertion (A): An adolescent should say 'NO' to addictive substances the first time and every time. Reason (R): Once people start consuming these substances, they develop a strong urge to take them again and over time begin using them regularly.

  9. Q9. Consider the following statements about state-level menstrual hygiene initiatives mentioned in the chapter: I. The 'Shuchi Scheme' is run in Karnataka. II. Tamil Nadu and Odisha have free sanitary napkin schemes that aim to distribute free sanitary pads in government schools. III. The Suvidha Initiative is a state-level scheme of Tamil Nadu. Which is/are correct?

  10. Q10. In class, a student says, 'If someone tries a harmful substance once, they can stop anytime they want.' Based on the chapter, the teacher should ask the student to check this point because

  11. Q11. Assertion (A): Vitamin B12 has to be obtained from the food we eat. Reason (R): Like most vitamins, vitamin B12 cannot be made in the human body.

  12. Q12. Consider the following statements about growth in height: I. The body undergoes continuous growth and development, including increase in height, from birth. II. The increase in height becomes more prominent during adolescence. III. Increase in height happens only during adolescence and stops at all other ages. Which is/are correct?

  13. Q13. Assertion (A): Understanding how our emotions influence our behaviour and actions can help adolescents make better choices. Reason (R): Adolescence is often marked by stronger emotions than childhood.

  14. Q14. Two Class 8 boys — Aman and Vikram — notice that Aman has thick facial hair while Vikram has very little. Based on the chapter, the best teacher's response is

  15. Q15. Consider the following statements about adolescents and peer influence in the chapter: I. Adolescents may feel attracted to their peers and mimic their behaviour. II. Peers may tempt, persuade, force or create pressure to consume harmful substances. III. Adolescents should accept all peer suggestions to maintain friendships. Which is/are correct?

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