Question

Q 5. Reading Comprehension:

Samarth was very good in study. But as he attained the age of 13 years, he became dull and lethargic. Asked by his teacher, Samarth said that he is very worried about the changes that are taking place in his body such as hoarse voice, height, etc. The teacher smiled and explained that it is a

normal process of

growing up.

a) Mention some of the changes that Samarth must be going through.

d) What is responsible for these changes?

c) Can you explain the reason of his hoarse voice?

b) What is this special period of life known as?



PLEASE GIVE ME ANSWER OF THIS ALL​

Answer 1

Answer:

1. growing of beard, hoarse voice, broadened shoulders etc
2. hormones: testosterone
3. due to adolescence
4. adolescent period

Answer 2

The given passage focuses on adolescence.

• The passage focuses on the process of growing up in a boy. Samarth the child was confused with the changes taking place in his body.
• The correct answers are -

a) The changes which he was going through were an increase in height and a heavy voice.

b) The hormones in the body are responsible for these changes. Such changes occur when a child is attaining puberty.

c) The reason for the hoarse voice in males is the hormone Testosterone

d) This special period of life is known as adolescence.