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Class 8 Practice – Level 1 – Reaching the Age of Adolescence
Total questions: 40
1.
Adolescence is the period of life when:
Physical and emotional changes occur in the body
The body reaches sexual maturity
Individuals can reproduce
All of the above
None
2.
Puberty usually begins around the ages of:
6-8 years
10-12 years
18-20 years
21-23 years
None
3.
Secondary sexual characteristics are:
Reproductive organs present at birth
Changes that appear during puberty
Unchanged body parts during puberty
None of the above
None
4.
One of the first signs of puberty in boys is:
Growth in height
Menstruation
Voice deepening
Body hair growth
None
5.
Which of the following defines adolescence?
The stage of life between birth and early childhood
The period of life between childhood and adulthood
The stage of life after old age
The stage when all body growth stops
None
6.
At what age does adolescence usually begin in boys?
Around 5 years
Around 10 years
Around 13 years
Around 20 years
None
7.
Which of the following is a common physical change that occurs at puberty in girls?
Deepening of voice
Facial hair growth
Broadening of hips
Increased muscle mass
None
8.
Which gland controls the onset of puberty?
Thyroid gland
Pituitary gland
Adrenal gland
Salivary gland
None
9.
Which of the following is a secondary sexual characteristic in boys?
Development of mammary glands
Deepening of the voice
Broadening of hips
Start of menstruation
None
10.
Which characteristic is common in both boys and girls during adolescence?
Development of body hair
Deepening of the voice
Breast development
Growth of facial hair
None
11.
Which hormone is primarily responsible for the development of male secondary sexual characteristics?
Estrogen
Insulin
Thyroxine
Testosterone
None
12.
Which hormone is associated with the development of secondary sexual characteristics in females?
Progesterone
Estrogen
Adrenaline
Thyroxine
None
13.
What is the average age range for the beginning of the reproductive phase in females?
8 to 10 years
11 to 15 years
18 to 20 years
20 to 25 years
None
14.
Menstruation stops in women at an age range called:
Puberty
Menopause
Menarche
Fertility
None
15.
Which chromosomes determine the sex of a baby?
Chromosomes X and Y
Chromosomes A and B
Chromosomes P and Q
Chromosomes M and N
None
16.
Who determines the sex of the baby in humans?
The mother
The father
Both parents equally
Environmental factors
None
17.
Which hormone is produced by the thyroid gland?
Insulin
Estrogen
Thyroxine
Testosterone
None
18.
Which hormone helps regulate blood sugar levels?
Insulin
Thyroxine
Testosterone
Adrenaline
None
19.
Which hormone is involved in the metamorphosis of a tadpole into a frog?
Insulin
Thyroxine
Testosterone
Estrogen
None
20.
Which nutrient is important for adolescent growth?
Carbohydrates
Iron
Fats
Water
None
21.
Personal hygiene during adolescence helps prevent:
Hair loss
Bone fractures
Infections and diseases
Weight gain
None
22.
During adolescence, which activity is recommended to improve both mental and physical health?
Watching TV
Physical exercise
Eating junk food
Sleeping all day
None
23.
Which of the following is NOT a change commonly associated with puberty?
Increase in height
Development of body odor
Weakening of bones
Growth of body hair
None
24.
Which hormone signals the start of puberty in both boys and girls?
Insulin
Growth hormone
Thyroxine
Luteinizing hormone (LH)
None
25.
During puberty, which body part tends to grow faster initially?
Arms and legs
Shoulders
Waist
Feet
None
26.
Which organ system develops and becomes fully functional during puberty?
Skeletal system
Nervous system
Reproductive system
Digestive system
None
27.
Which of the following is a secondary sexual characteristic in girls?
Deepening of voice
Menstruation
Breast development
Growth of beard
None
28.
In boys, the deepening of the voice during puberty is due to:
Growth of vocal cords
Hormonal imbalances
Thinning of vocal cords
Stoppage of vocal cord growth
None
29.
What is the main function of estrogen in the female body?
Control of blood sugar levels
Regulation of metabolism
Development of secondary sexual characteristics
Oxygen transport
None
30.
Which gland produces testosterone?
Thyroid gland
Adrenal gland
Pituitary gland
Testes
None
31.
Menstruation generally begins at what age in females?
8-10 years
11-13 years
18-20 years
After 25 years
None
32.
In males, the reproductive phase starts with:
The production of sperm
The beginning of lactation
The onset of menopause
The stopping of growth
None
33.
How many chromosomes does a human egg cell contain?
46 chromosomes
23 chromosomes
22 chromosomes
24 chromosomes
None
34.
Which combination of chromosomes results in a male child?
XX
XY
YY
XXY
None
35.
Adrenaline, a hormone that prepares the body for action, is produced by which gland?
Pituitary gland
Pancreas
Thyroid gland
Adrenal gland
None
36.
Which gland produces insulin?
Thyroid gland
Adrenal gland
Pituitary gland
Pancreas
None
37.
Which process does thyroxine regulate in frogs?
Digestion
Blood flow
Breathing
Metamorphosis
None
38.
Insects undergo metamorphosis with the help of which hormone?
Testosterone
Juvenile hormone
Thyroxine
Insulin
None
39.
During adolescence, which vitamin is essential for bone health?
Vitamin A
Vitamin B
Vitamin C
Vitamin D
None
40.
Which type of food should be avoided for good health during adolescence?
Leafy greens
Sugary snacks
Whole grains
Fruits
None
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