Question

The changes that occur during adolescence are called
 

• A. Diversity
• B. Germination
• C. Puberty
• D. None of these

Hint:

Puberty is the key biological transition from childhood to adulthood. The English question provided below the Hindi one makes the answer clear.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
The question asks for the term used to describe the period of rapid physical and hormonal changes that occur during adolescence, leading to sexual maturity.

Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
\[\begin{array}{rl} \bullet & \text{Puberty : This is the correct biological term for the process of physical changes through which a child's body matures into an adult body capable of sexual reproduction. It is initiated by hormonal signals from the brain to the gonads (the ovaries in a female, the testes in a male). } \\ \bullet & \text{Diversity : This refers to variety or the state of being different. It is not related to the developmental changes of adolescence. } \\ \bullet & \text{Germination : This is the process by which a plant grows from a seed. It is a botanical term. } \\ \end{array}\]

Step 3: Final Answer:
The changes that occur during adolescence are called puberty.