Adolescents, who form one-fifth of India's population, are grouped in the age band:
A13 to 18 years
B10 to 19 years
C15 to 24 years
D5 to 14 years
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. 10 to 19 years
1. Their nutrition needs are higher.
2. Adolescents are aged 10 to 19.
3. Many adolescent girls suffer anaemia.
_Source: syllabus Contemporary India I, Chapter 6, Population._
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