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Reaching the Age of Adolescence — Science STD 8 — Question

Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 8ScienceReaching the Age of Adolescence1 Mark
MCQ
Which of the following statements is true?
  • A
    Boys reach puberty at an earlier age than girls.
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    Girls reach puberty earlier than boys.
  • C
    At the end of rapid growth, girls are normally heavier than boys.
  • D
    Between the age of $4$ to $12$, girls grow faster than boys.
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Answer

Correct option: B.
Girls reach puberty earlier than boys.

Girls reach puberty earlier than boys. In girls, adolescence may begin a year or two earlier than in boys.

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