Adolescence: A Stage of Growth and Change: 18 MCQs

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Warm-up · 7 questions

Q1. Which of the following best defines adolescence?

Beginner

A The period of old age after 55 years

B The transition from childhood to adulthood, about 10–19 years

C The period from birth to 10 years

D The stage when the body becomes capable of reproduction only

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Q2. A 13-year-old boy notices his voice becoming hoarse and a small bump on his throat. What is the bump called?

Beginner

A Thyroid gland

B Adam's apple

C Tonsil

D Salivary gland

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Q3. Which of the following is a secondary sexual characteristic?

Beginner

A Pumping of blood by the heart

B Growth of facial hair in boys

C Formation of red blood cells

D Digestion of food in the stomach

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Q4. Which of the following is the best example of responsible social media use?

Beginner

A Spreading rumours about a classmate online

B Sharing a friend's personal photo without asking

C Posting hurtful comments anonymously

D Thinking before posting and protecting your privacy

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Q5. Which government scheme specifically supports menstrual hygiene by providing sanitary napkins?

Beginner

A Suvidha Sanitary Napkin Initiative

B Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan

C Mid-Day Meal Scheme

D Ayushman Bharat

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Q6. Why is a balanced diet especially important during adolescence?

Beginner

A Because adolescents need to eat less to stay healthy

B Because the body is growing rapidly and needs nutrients for development

C Because it prevents all diseases permanently

D Because it replaces the need for exercise

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Q7. Adolescence typically spans ages 10–19 and is driven by hormones released in response to brain signals.

Beginner

A True

B False

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Building up · 6 questions

Q8. A girl is worried because her menstrual cycle occurs every 32 days. What should she understand?

Intermediate

A Her cycle should be exactly 28 days to be healthy

B She must take iron tablets to shorten the cycle

C This is abnormal and needs immediate surgery

D A cycle of 21–35 days is healthy and normal

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Q9. Why do adolescents often develop acne and pimples?

Intermediate

A Because increased oily secretions clog pores and cause infection

B Because they eat too many vegetables

C Because their skin stops producing oil

D Because their bones grow too fast

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Q10. Ravi eats a diet rich in calcium but low in iron. Which health problem is he more likely to face?

Intermediate

A Weak bones

B Poor eyesight

C Tooth decay

D Blood-related problems such as anaemia

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Q11. A student says, 'Everyone must start menstruating at exactly 12 years.' What is wrong with this statement?

Intermediate

A Menstruation only starts after 18 years.

B Menstruation always starts at 10 years.

C The timing of changes varies widely among individuals and is normal.

D Nothing is wrong; everyone starts at 12.

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Q12. What is the first step a person addicted to tobacco should take?

Intermediate

A Continue until they feel better

B Seek help from family, teachers, or counsellors and get medical advice

C Switch to a different harmful substance

D Hide the addiction from everyone

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Q13. A 14-year-old girl feels lower-abdominal pain during her periods. What is the most appropriate response?

Intermediate

A She should take antibiotics without consulting anyone.

B She should stop eating altogether.

C Some discomfort is normal; she should maintain hygiene and consult a doctor if severe.

D She must avoid all physical activity for the entire month.

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Topper level · 5 questions

Q14. Assertion (A): Adolescence and puberty are the same thing. Reason (R): Puberty is the biological process of physical maturation, while adolescence includes emotional and social changes too.

Advanced

A A is true, R is false.

B A is false, R is false.

C A is false, R is true, and R correctly explains why A is false.

D A is true, R is true, and R explains A.

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Q15. Statement I: Menstruation typically stops between ages 45 and 55. Statement II: Menstruation is a sign of poor reproductive health. Statement III: The menstrual cycle generally recurs every 28–30 days. Which statements are correct?

Advanced

A I and III only

B II and III only

C I, II, and III

D I and II only

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Q16. Which of the following is NOT a secondary sexual characteristic?

Advanced

A Maturation of reproductive organs for reproduction

B Breast development in girls

C Broadening of shoulders in boys

D Growth of underarm hair

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Q17. During adolescence, which of the following hormonal changes is most directly responsible for the development of secondary sexual characteristics such as breast development in girls and voice changes in boys?

Advanced

A Elevated levels of growth hormone

B Decreased levels of cortisol

C Increased levels of insulin

D Surge in sex hormones like estrogen and testosterone

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Q18. A 15-year-old girl is concerned about her irregular menstrual cycle, which varies between 21 and 35 days. Considering the normal range of menstrual cycles, what should be her understanding regarding this variation?

Advanced

A This is abnormal and requires immediate medical attention.

B Irregular cycles indicate poor reproductive health.

C This variation is common and falls within the normal range.

D Menstrual cycles should always be exactly 28 days.

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