Q.1 At what age does a typical child begin to walk independently?
6-9 months
9-12 months
12-15 months
18-24 months
Explanation - Most children begin walking independently between 12 to 15 months as their muscles and coordination develop.
Correct answer is: 12-15 months
Q.2 Which of the following is a major developmental milestone for a 2-year-old child?
Learning to ride a bicycle
Starting to run steadily
Speaking in two-word sentences
Tying shoelaces
Explanation - At around 2 years, children typically begin combining words into simple two-word sentences.
Correct answer is: Speaking in two-word sentences
Q.3 At what age is the pincer grasp (using thumb and forefinger) usually fully developed?
6 months
9 months
12 months
18 months
Explanation - By 12 months, most infants develop the pincer grasp, allowing them to pick up small objects between thumb and forefinger.
Correct answer is: 12 months
Q.4 Which play type is typical for a 3-year-old child?
Solitary play
Parallel play
Associative play
Cooperative play
Explanation - At age 3, children usually engage in associative play, interacting with peers without strict organization.
Correct answer is: Associative play
Q.5 Which reflex is normally present at birth but disappears by 4-6 months?
Moro reflex
Babinski reflex
Rooting reflex
Stepping reflex
Explanation - The Moro reflex, an involuntary startle reaction, is present at birth and disappears around 4-6 months as the nervous system matures.
Correct answer is: Moro reflex
Q.6 At what age do children typically begin to develop object permanence?
1-3 months
4-7 months
8-12 months
12-18 months
Explanation - Object permanence, the understanding that objects exist even when not seen, typically develops around 8-12 months.
Correct answer is: 8-12 months
Q.7 Which is the expected weight gain of an infant during the first 6 months?
Double birth weight
Triple birth weight
Quadruple birth weight
Same as birth weight
Explanation - Infants typically double their birth weight by about 5-6 months of age.
Correct answer is: Double birth weight
Q.8 At what age do most children begin to use complete sentences?
2 years
3 years
4 years
5 years
Explanation - By age 3, children usually form complete sentences, showing more advanced language development.
Correct answer is: 3 years
Q.9 Which of the following is a sign of delayed motor development in a 1-year-old?
Crawling at 9 months
Pulling to stand at 11 months
Walking independently at 14 months
Not sitting without support at 12 months
Explanation - Not sitting without support by 12 months indicates possible delayed motor development.
Correct answer is: Not sitting without support at 12 months
Q.10 Which immunological milestone occurs around 6 months of age?
Loss of maternal antibodies
Development of permanent immunity
First vaccination series
Completion of breastfeeding
Explanation - Maternal antibodies acquired through the placenta gradually wane by around 6 months, increasing vulnerability to infections.
Correct answer is: Loss of maternal antibodies
Q.11 At what age do children usually begin toilet training?
12-18 months
18-24 months
24-36 months
36-48 months
Explanation - Toilet training typically starts between 2-3 years when children gain sufficient neuromuscular control.
Correct answer is: 24-36 months
Q.12 Which of the following is a normal cognitive milestone for a 4-year-old?
Understanding conservation of mass
Engaging in pretend play
Using two-word sentences
Identifying letters and numbers
Explanation - At 4 years, children engage in imaginative or pretend play, reflecting cognitive development.
Correct answer is: Engaging in pretend play
Q.13 When should a child typically begin to run steadily?
12 months
18 months
24 months
30 months
Explanation - Most children can run steadily by around 2 years (24 months) as coordination improves.
Correct answer is: 24 months
Q.14 Which is the typical age for a child to begin showing stranger anxiety?
1-2 months
4-6 months
7-9 months
12-15 months
Explanation - Stranger anxiety usually appears around 7-9 months as infants develop attachment bonds with caregivers.
Correct answer is: 7-9 months
Q.15 Which milestone indicates normal social development in a 2-year-old?
Smiling at faces
Playing alongside other children
Sharing toys voluntarily
Following complex instructions
Explanation - Parallel play, or playing alongside peers without direct interaction, is typical social behavior for a 2-year-old.
Correct answer is: Playing alongside other children
Q.16 At what age do children usually achieve 50% of adult height?
2 years
4 years
5 years
6 years
Explanation - By age 2, children have typically reached about half of their adult height.
Correct answer is: 2 years
Q.17 Which reflex is present at birth and assists in breastfeeding?
Rooting reflex
Moro reflex
Palmar grasp reflex
Stepping reflex
Explanation - The rooting reflex helps infants locate the breast or bottle by turning the head toward a stimulus near the mouth.
Correct answer is: Rooting reflex
Q.18 Which gross motor skill is expected by 18 months?
Skipping
Jumping with both feet
Walking backward
Walking alone
Explanation - Most children can walk independently by 18 months, demonstrating improved gross motor coordination.
Correct answer is: Walking alone
Q.19 When do children typically begin to form attachments to primary caregivers?
Birth
2-3 months
6-7 months
12 months
Explanation - Attachment to primary caregivers develops around 6-7 months as infants recognize familiar faces and respond to them.
Correct answer is: 6-7 months
Q.20 Which fine motor skill is expected by 3 years?
Using a spoon
Drawing a circle
Stacking 2 blocks
Turning pages of a book one at a time
Explanation - By age 3, children typically can draw a simple circle, reflecting fine motor and coordination skills.
Correct answer is: Drawing a circle
Q.21 At what age does hand dominance usually become evident?
1 year
2 years
3 years
4 years
Explanation - Hand preference often becomes apparent around age 3, although it may continue to refine later.
Correct answer is: 3 years
Q.22 Which is an expected language milestone for a 1-year-old?
Saying first words
Using two-word sentences
Answering questions
Reciting nursery rhymes
Explanation - Most children speak their first meaningful words around 12 months.
Correct answer is: Saying first words
Q.23 Which developmental domain is assessed by the Denver II test?
Physical growth only
Cognitive development only
Multiple domains including motor, language, and social skills
Nutritional status
Explanation - The Denver II developmental screening tool evaluates gross and fine motor, language, and personal-social skills in children.
Correct answer is: Multiple domains including motor, language, and social skills
Q.24 At what age do children usually develop binocular vision?
1 month
3-4 months
6 months
12 months
Explanation - Binocular vision, the ability to coordinate both eyes for depth perception, develops around 3-4 months.
Correct answer is: 3-4 months
Q.25 Which of the following is an expected self-help milestone by age 4?
Feeding self with a spoon
Dressing with minimal assistance
Using the toilet independently
Brushing teeth independently
Explanation - By age 4, children can usually dress themselves with minimal help, demonstrating self-care skills.
Correct answer is: Dressing with minimal assistance