20. ADOLESCENCE: CHARMS AND CHALLENGES || NIOS-SECONDARY COURSE || HOME SCIENCE-216 CLASS X
Chapter-20 ADOLESCENCE: CHARMS AND CHALLENGES INTEXT QUESTIONS 20.1 1. Write two signs of physical growth which are common and two which are specific to adolescent boys and girls. Common to boys and girls Specific to boys and girls Boys Girls 1. I ncrease in height and weight, hair in underarm and pubic area, increase in genitals. 1. Nocturnal emissions, increased muscular development, facial hair. (Any two) G rowth of breasts, menarche, broadening of hips. 2. 2. 2. Identify whether the following statements are True/False. Give reasons for your answers. (i) Children should not be educated about the changes during adolescence as it may distract them. (True/ False) FALSE- they should be prepared beforehand so that they do not get shocked and...