This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Growth and development, Subject name: Pediatrics
In a child,Purposeful movement is staed at______ 
Select and explain. 
A. 6 month, B. Infant, C. 8 month, D. 9 month
A: 6 month
Answer: A: 6 month 
Explanation: A child develops head control by 4 months, and attains neck control by 5 months (20 wks) of age. Hence the child flexes his head onto chest i.e moves purposefully when pulled to sit by the age of 5 months. And also the baby moves his feet,and takes his foot to mouth at this age. Ref- Ghai , 9th edition, chapter 3