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Q1. According to the chapter, adolescence typically occurs between the ages of
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Q2. The stage of development between childhood and adulthood is called
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Q3. The bump that appears in the throat region of adolescent boys due to the growth of the voice box is called
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Q4. The skin condition acne, in which small reddish pimples appear on the face during adolescence, is caused by
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Q5. Features that help to distinguish males from females but are not directly involved in reproduction are called
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Q6. The stage in which the body of an adolescent undergoes external and internal changes to develop into an adult capable of reproduction is called
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Q7. The menstrual cycle in adolescent girls generally recurs every
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Q8. Menstruation usually stops naturally by the age of
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Q9. According to Table 6.3, spinach, kidney beans (rajma) and dried fruits like raisins and figs are good food sources of
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Q10. The scientist who studied the structure of vitamin B12 and won the Nobel Prize in chemistry in 1964 was
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Q11. Under which Government of India scheme are sanitary pads provided free of charge or at a reduced price to adolescent girls in rural areas?
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Q12. When people develop a strong urge to take harmful substances again and again and start using them regularly, this is called
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Q13. The National De-addiction Helpline launched by the Government of India to deal with drug addiction is
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Q14. The changes that take place in the body during adolescence are primarily controlled by certain chemicals produced in the body called
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Q15. Using digital devices such as phones, computers or online platforms to harass others by sending misleading messages, spreading false rumours or sharing personal information without consent is called
