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Class 8 Practice – Level 2 – Set 1 – Reaching the Age of Adolescence
Total questions: 25
1.
During adolescence, changes in height, voice, and other physical features are due to the influence of which gland?
Pancreas
Pituitary gland
Salivary gland
Sweat glands
None
2.
Which of the following is a psychological change often experienced during adolescence?
Increased metabolic rate
Rapid hair growth
Shift in identity and self-awareness
Faster muscle growth
None
3.
What is the approximate age range for the beginning of puberty in girls?
6 to 8 years
8 to 10 years
10 to 14 years
15 to 18 years
None
4.
During puberty, why do sweat and sebaceous (oil) glands become more active?
To regulate body temperature
Due to increased hormone levels
Due to a decrease in metabolism
To increase energy levels
None
5.
Which of these is a secondary sexual characteristic specific to boys?
Start of menstruation
Widening of hips
Growth of facial hair
Development of mammary glands
None
6.
Which of these changes are secondary sexual characteristics in both boys and girls?
Development of facial hair
Increase in muscle mass
Growth of pubic hair
Widening of hips
None
7.
Which hormone initiates ovulation in females?
Insulin
Progesterone
Luteinizing Hormone (LH)
Testosterone
None
8.
Which hormone primarily stimulates sperm production in males?
Estrogen
Testosterone
Progesterone
Insulin
None
9.
In females, the reproductive phase continues from menarche until:
Puberty
Pregnancy
Menopause
Fertility
None
10.
Which of the following is a typical sign that a female has reached reproductive maturity?
Increase in height
Onset of menstruation
Development of vocal cords
Growth of teeth
None
11.
In humans, the sex of the child is determined by:
The mother’s X chromosome
The father’s Y chromosome
The mother's body conditions
Hormone levels
None
12.
What is the probability of a child being male if both parents have the X and Y chromosome pairs?
100%
25%
50%
0%
None
13.
Which hormone helps regulate calcium levels in the blood?
Adrenaline
Calcitonin
Thyroxine
Estrogen
None
14.
Which hormone controls the rate of metabolism in the body?
Insulin
Thyroxine
Estrogen
Adrenaline
None
15.
The juvenile hormone in insects primarily controls:
Blood sugar levels
Development of secondary sexual characteristics
Progression from larval to adult stage
Muscle strength
None
16.
In frogs, which gland is responsible for producing thyroxine necessary for metamorphosis?
Pancreas
Thyroid gland
Adrenal gland
Pituitary gland
None
17.
A diet rich in iron is particularly important during adolescence because:
Iron strengthens bones
Iron is needed for hair growth
Iron prevents anemia, especially in menstruating girls
Iron boosts metabolism
None
18.
Which of the following can help adolescents maintain good hygiene and prevent acne?
Wearing the same clothes for a week
Sleeping less
Regularly washing face and body
Eating only junk food
None
19.
Why is protein an important part of an adolescent's diet?
It only helps in digestion
It aids in brain development only
It supports growth and tissue repair
It controls blood sugar levels
None
20.
Which mineral is essential for bone development in growing adolescents?
Iron
Potassium
Calcium
Magnesium
None
21.
The release of growth hormone from the pituitary gland is regulated by:
Body weight
Physical activity levels
Sleep and nutrition
Blood pressure
None
22.
In males, the hormone FSH (Follicle-Stimulating Hormone) is responsible for:
Facial hair growth
Sperm production
Voice deepening
Muscle growth
None
23.
Adolescents are advised to avoid excessive intake of processed foods because:
They contain essential nutrients
They provide high protein
They are often high in unhealthy fats and sugars
They are easy to digest
None
24.
How does regular physical activity benefit adolescents?
It weakens bones
It disrupts metabolic rates
It improves muscle and bone strength
It leads to nutrient deficiencies
None
25.
Explanation: Regular physical activity supports the development of muscle and bone strength, essential for healthy adolescent growth.
Vitamin A
Vitamin C
Vitamin D
Vitamin B12
None
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