The cleft palate is usually repaired at:

Correct option is D

Ans. (d)
Sol. Surgical repair of cleft palate is usually done between 12 to 18 months of age, before the child develops speech. This timing helps improve feeding, hearing, and speech outcomes while allowing for adequate growth of oral tissues for better surgical success.
Explanation of each option:
· (a) 3 months – Ideal age for cleft lip repair, not cleft palate.
· (b) 2–3 years – Too late; may affect speech development.
· (c) 6 months – Early for cleft palate repair; may be done for other conditions.
· (d) 12–18 months – Correct answer. Standard time for cleft palate correction to support normal speech development.