Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Question:

The World Health Organisation defines adolescents as individuals in the age-group of ______.

Options:

10 to 19 years

8 to 15 years

12 to 16 years

6 to 14 years

Correct Answer:

10 to 19 years

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (1) → 10 to 19 years

The World Health Organisation (WHO) defines adolescents as individuals in the age group of 10 to 19 years old. This is a crucial stage of development marked by rapid physical, cognitive and psychosocial changes. It's an important time for laying the foundations of good health throughout life.