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Adolescence: A Stage of Growth and Change — Mastery

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Q1. The conversation between Venkatesh and his 12-year-old cousin Devyani opens the chapter. Devyani notices in Venkatesh
- A. Pimples on his face and tiredness
- B. Only an increase in weight
- C. A thin moustache and a changed voice
- D. Loss of height since their last meeting
Q2. Two students in Class 7 reach adolescence at slightly different ages. The chapter explains this by saying
- A. Each person experiences adolescence at his or her own pace, and its duration varies from person to person
- B. Boys always reach adolescence before girls
- C. Adolescence begins exactly at 13 years for everyone
- D. It depends only on body weight
Q3. The voice box mentioned in the chapter is
- A. A device used in classrooms to amplify sound
- B. A structure in our throat that helps us to speak
- C. A muscle in the chest that helps us to breathe
- D. A small organ in the brain that controls hearing
Q4. According to the chapter, hair growth in the armpits and pubic region during adolescence is experienced by
- A. Only boys
- B. Only girls
- C. Neither boys nor girls
- D. Both boys and girls
Q5. Facial hair that later grows into a moustache and a beard as adolescents move towards adulthood is mainly developed by
- A. Boys
- B. Girls
- C. Both boys and girls equally
- D. Neither boys nor girls
Q6. Why are characteristics like development of breasts in girls and facial hair in boys called 'secondary' sexual characteristics rather than 'primary'?
- A. Because they appear at a smaller age than primary changes
- B. Because they are easier to observe than other changes
- C. Because they are less important than appearance
- D. Because they help distinguish males from females but are not directly involved in the process of reproduction
Q7. The phase of the menstrual cycle when blood discharge occurs from the body is referred to as
- A. Menarche
- B. Menopause
- C. Ovulation
- D. Menstruation
Q8. The chapter describes the menstrual cycle as
- A. An illness that needs medication
- B. A myth without scientific basis
- C. A condition that adolescents should hide
- D. An important natural process and one of the signs of good reproductive health
Q9. If a Class 7 girl feels pain in her lower abdomen during the days of menstruation, the chapter would describe this as
- A. Always a sign of serious illness
- B. A common experience that some girls may feel during these days
- C. Caused only by eating cold food
- D. Proof that she should be isolated from family members
Q10. According to Table 6.2, mood swings in adolescents most likely engage them in
- A. Sleep only
- B. Increased silence and withdrawal
- C. Avoiding any group activity
- D. Varied activities like music, dance or sports
Q11. Stronger emotions during adolescence can be channelled into which positive behaviour, according to the chapter?
- A. Compassion and involvement in social work, such as supporting the needy and disadvantaged
- B. Increased irritability with family members
- C. Reduced participation in classroom discussions
- D. Avoidance of all new areas of interest
Q12. An adolescent character says, 'For proper growth, and to perform well on the playground, we need proteins and carbohydrates!' The reply adds that adolescents also need
- A. Only more water
- B. Only more sleep, no extra nutrients
- C. Only sugar in large quantities
- D. An adequate amount of fats, vitamins and minerals as well
Q13. According to Table 6.3, the calcium, proteins and fats obtained from milk, millets, curd, cheese and paneer help in
- A. Optimal bone growth
- B. Curing scurvy alone
- C. Replacing the need for iron in the body
- D. Reducing the body's need for water
Q14. According to Table 6.3, iron from spinach, kidney beans and dried fruits helps the body in
- A. Strengthening the voice box
- B. Forming sanitary pads
- C. Building the Adam's apple
- D. The formation of blood
Q15. When Dorothy Hodgkin received the Nobel Prize in chemistry in 1964, she became
- A. The first scientist to study any vitamin
- B. The first woman to win the Nobel Prize
- C. The second woman to win a Nobel Prize in chemistry
- D. The third woman to win the Nobel Prize in the field of chemistry
Q16. Menstrual hygiene during menstruation can be maintained using
- A. Only imported disposable pads
- B. Soft tissue paper rolled into a ball
- C. Cotton balls dipped in antiseptic
- D. Sanitary pads and reusable cloth pads designed for this purpose
Q17. The chapter mentions biodegradable sanitary pads as a recent option mainly because they are
- A. Cheaper than every other pad on the market
- B. Required by law in every Indian state
- C. Environment-friendly
- D. Reusable for many years
Q18. The Rashtriya Kishor Swasthya Karyakram (RKSK) aims to
- A. Provide free school uniforms to adolescents
- B. Improve the overall health of adolescents, including menstrual health and hygiene
- C. Provide free meals only on Saturdays
- D. Build playgrounds in every village
Q19. Regular exercise and physical activities during adolescence
- A. Keep the body and mind fit and healthy, build up stamina, and boost mood
- B. Are useful only for those preparing for sports competitions
- C. Should be done only twice a year for a few days
- D. Replace the need for a balanced diet
Q20. An Exploratory Project at the end of the chapter suggests that on 21 June (International Yoga Day) students should
- A. Skip school and rest at home
- B. Visit a hospital for medical check-up
- C. Organise a small camp with the help of their teachers and practise some asanas
- D. Sit and watch yoga videos all day
Q21. Fig. 6.3 labels four qualities that help create a favourable and safe environment when adolescents interact. These are
- A. Speed, Strength, Style, Smartness
- B. Silence, Solitude, Withdrawal, Avoidance
- C. Fame, Followers, Likes, Shares
- D. Trust, Mutual Respect, Respectful Communication, Mindful
Q22. A Class 7 student receives a message from an unknown person on social media asking for her personal photo. Based on Table 6.4 and the chapter's advice, the best response is
- A. Send the photo so the person feels respected
- B. Forward the request to all classmates first
- C. Reply with the home address instead of a photo
- D. Do not share personal photos with strangers / virtual friends and seek help from parents and teachers
Q23. Fig. 6.5 shows the condition of the lungs before and after prolonged exposure to beedi/cigarette smoke. The chapter uses this image to illustrate that such substances cause
- A. Improved breathing capacity
- B. No visible effect on internal organs
- C. Damage to the lungs
- D. Stronger memory and clearer voice
Q24. The first step to overcoming addiction to harmful substances is
- A. Trying the substance one more time to break the urge
- B. Hiding the problem from family and friends
- C. Punishing oneself by going without food
- D. Seeking help and support from family and friends, and talking to trusted people such as parents or teachers
Q25. Some hormones, besides regulating growth and reproduction, also
- A. Change the colour of the skin permanently
- B. Build the skeleton from scratch in one week
- C. Stop the heart for short periods
- D. Influence mood and behaviour
Q26. In Question 9 of 'Let Us Enhance Our Learning', students are asked to categorise seven physical changes into 'Observed only in boys', 'Observed only in girls' and 'Common in boys and girls'. Of the following, which change belongs in the 'Common in boys and girls' column?
- A. Growth of moustache
- B. Development of breasts
- C. Growth of hair in the pubic region
- D. Growth of facial hair (later moustache and beard)
Q27. In a Class 7 classroom, a girl is hesitant to ask about menstruation because some students treat the topic as 'dirty'. Among these teacher responses, which is the BEST according to the chapter's stance on menstruation?
- A. Tell the girl to ask the question only at home, never in class
- B. Frame menstruation as an important natural process and a sign of good reproductive health, and address the stigma openly using the chapter's 'Breaking myths' box
- C. Skip in class and ask students to read it silently
- D. Punish students who laughed, but do not discuss the topic further
Q28. An Exploratory Project at the end of the chapter suggests a role play on 'Child marriage: A social evil'. The MOST appropriate learning the teacher should help students draw from this activity is
- A. Child marriage is mainly a fashion choice for villages
- B. Child marriage negatively impacts the overall well-being of children, particularly the health of young girls
- C. Child marriage is a quick way to solve poverty
- D. Child marriage is a matter only for lawyers, not for adolescents
Q29. Question 10 of 'Let Us Enhance Our Learning' asks students to prepare a poster on tips for a healthy lifestyle for adolescents. Which set of tips is MOST consistent with the chapter?
- A. Eat fast food daily; share personal photos online; sleep all day
- B. Eat a balanced diet (proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, minerals); maintain personal hygiene; exercise regularly; say NO to addictive substances; use social media responsibly
- C. Skip breakfast; avoid all physical activity; try harmful substances 'just once'
- D. Hide menstrual hygiene; avoid talking to parents and teachers; rely only on online strangers for advice
Q30. In Question 5 of 'Let Us Enhance Our Learning', students raise the point: 'Adolescents do not need to worry about behavioural changes.' Based and Table 6.2, the BEST question a teacher can ask to check this point is
- A. Did you write this point neatly in your notebook?
- B. If adolescents face mood swings, stronger emotions and sensitivity, do you think these behavioural changes need no thought or care at all?
- C. Can you draw a picture of an adolescent for me?
- D. Will you copy this sentence five times for practice?

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