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Women tend to have wider hips which start developing at puberty. Select the correct reason for this.

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It just serves the purpose of giving shape to the body

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It helps in childbirth

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Wider hips help in better movement

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None of these

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Solution

The correct option is B
It helps in childbirth

During puberty, the hips of women tend to become wider. This happens due to the formation of a broader pelvis bone, which would eventually help during childbirth.

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