JKSSB Sub Inspector of Police (JKPSI) 2022 — Q109 Solved Answer with Explanation

JKSSB Sub Inspector of Police (JKPSI) — General Knowledge — 2022

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Question

The period of transition from childhood to adulthood is known as

  1. A. Maturity
  2. B. Courtship
  3. C. Adulthood
  4. D. Adolescence (Correct answer)

Correct Answer

Option D — Adolescence

Detailed Solution & Explanation

Adolescence is the transitional stage of development between childhood and adulthood, typically occurring between ages 10-19 (or 12-24 in broader definitions). It is characterised by puberty (physical maturation), emotional changes, identity formation, and increased independence. The term comes from the Latin "adolescere" meaning "to grow up." Maturity is the endpoint of this process; courtship relates to romantic relationships; adulthood is the destination (not the transition itself).