Question

The table below shows the data on the likely heights of boys and girls as they grow in age. Graph alongside shows height and age of girls and boys on the same graph paper. Which of these statements can be drawn as a conclusion from the graph?

Age (Years)	Height (cm)
	Boys	Girls
0	53	53
4	96	92
8	114	110
12	129	133
16	160	150
20	173	165

• A. The graph depicts the relation between height and age of girls.
• B. Boys and girls grow in height at the same pace over their age.
• C. During the age of 4-8 years, girls have less height as compared to boys. However, as soon as girls reach 12-13 years of age, their height shows a sudden increase and becomes more than boys.
• D. Growth in boys and girls is dependent on their diet.

Answer 1

The correct option is C During the age of 4-8 years, girls have less height as compared to boys. However, as soon as girls reach 12-13 years of age, their height shows a sudden increase and becomes more than boys.

Options A and B are partially correct as per graph but cannot be drawn as a full conclusion.

Option D is also partially correct as height depends on many factors.

But, option C is the most appropriate conclusion which matches as per data in the table.