Class 7 Science Chapter 6: Adolescence: A Stage of Growth and Change — practice questions with answers
Free practice for Class 7 Science, Chapter 6: Adolescence: A Stage of Growth and Change. Try the solved questions below, then take a free test with instant marking and explanations.
28 questions12 easy, 13 medium, 3 hardNCERT · CBSE · State boards
Sample questions with solutions
Q1. Why can a seedling not produce seeds right after germination?
- It must first grow and reach maturity
- Seeds need no plant
- Seedlings are not living
- It needs a bigger pot only
Show answer
Answer: A. It must first grow and reach maturity
Why: Plants and animals need to grow and reach maturity before they can reproduce. [p.73]
Why: Plants and animals need to grow and reach maturity before they can reproduce. [p.73]
Q2. Which is the correct order of the stages of human life?
- Infancy, childhood, adolescence, adulthood, old age
- Childhood, infancy, adulthood, adolescence, old age
- Infancy, adolescence, childhood, old age, adulthood
- Adolescence, infancy, childhood, adulthood, old age
Show answer
Answer: A. Infancy, childhood, adolescence, adulthood, old age
Why: The journey of life is divided into infancy, childhood, adolescence, adulthood and old age. [p.74]
Why: The journey of life is divided into infancy, childhood, adolescence, adulthood and old age. [p.74]
Q3. Adolescence typically occurs between which ages?
- 10 and 19 years
- 1 and 5 years
- 20 and 30 years
- 5 and 8 years
Show answer
Answer: A. 10 and 19 years
Why: Adolescence is a period of rapid growth, typically between 10 and 19 years. [p.74]
Why: Adolescence is a period of rapid growth, typically between 10 and 19 years. [p.74]
Q4. Every person goes through each stage of life at exactly the same pace.
True or false?
Show answer
Answer: False
Why: Each person experiences these stages at their own pace. [p.74]
Why: Each person experiences these stages at their own pace. [p.74]
Q5. What causes the hoarse voice in adolescent boys?
- Growth of the voice box
- A cold
- Shouting too much
- Eating cold food
Show answer
Answer: A. Growth of the voice box
Why: The voice box grows and may be seen as the Adam’s apple. [p.76]
Why: The voice box grows and may be seen as the Adam’s apple. [p.76]
Q6. The bump in the throat region of some adolescent boys, caused by the growing voice box, is called the Adam’s ______.
Show answer
Answer: apple
Why: This bump is called the Adam’s apple; it is not noticeable in everyone. [p.76]
Why: This bump is called the Adam’s apple; it is not noticeable in everyone. [p.76]
Practise all 28 questions free
Timed test, marked instantly, with the correct answer and explanation for every question and a chapter-wise report.
Start the free testUnderstand it by doing
Try the interactive Science Lab for Class 7.
Frequently asked questions
How many practice questions are there for Class 7 Science Chapter 6: Adolescence: A Stage of Growth and Change?
28 questions (12 easy, 13 medium, 3 hard). A few are solved on this page; the free test shows the answer and explanation for every question after you submit.
Is this chapter from the NCERT book?
Yes — it follows the NCERT Class 7 Science syllabus, used by CBSE and many state boards.