Which of the following birth control measures can be considered as the safest?

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(a)

the rhythm method

(b)

the use of physical barriers

(c)

termination of unwanted pregnancy

(d)

sterilization techniques

Which of the following is the component of oral pills?

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(a)

Progesterone

(b)

Oxytocin

(c)

Relaxin

(d)

None of these

Choose the correct answer regarding the ZIFT procedure?

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(a)

Ova collected from a female donor are transferred to the fallopian tube to facilitate zygote formation.

(b)

Zygote is collected from a female donor and transferred to the fallopian tube.

(c)

Zygote is collected from a female donor and transferred to the uterus

(d)

Ova collected from a female donor and transferred to the uterus

The correct surgical procedure as a contraceptive method is:

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(a)

Ovariectomy

(b)

Hysterectomy

(c)

Vasectomy

(d)

Castration

Which one of the following groups includes all sexually transmitted diseases?

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(a)

AIDS, syphilis, cholera

(b)

HIV, malaria, trichomoniasis

(c)

Gonorrhoea, hepatitis-B, clamydiasis

(d)

Hepatitis-B, haemophilia, AIDS.

Name any two assisted reproductive technologies that help infertile couples to have children.

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(a)

(i) Test tube baby programme
(ii) Gameta Intra-Fallopian Transfer(GIFT)
(iii)Intra-Cytoplasmic Sperm Injection(ICSF)
(iv) Artificial insemination

Explain GIFT and ICSI

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(a)

GIFT-Gamete Intra Fallopian Transfer

ICSI-Intra-Cytoplasmic Sperm Injection

Mention one positive and one negative application of aminocentesis.

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(a)

Positive application:
Any genetic disorder of the foetus can be detected.
Negative application:
It is misused for sex determination and female foeticide.

Why is tubectomy considered a contractive method?

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(a)

In tubectomy the surgical intervention blocks the transport of ova and hence the conception;so it is considered a contraceptive method.

Name two STDs which can be transmitted through contaminated blood.

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(a)

(i) Acquired Immuno Deficiency Syndrome(AIDS)
(ii) Hepatitis-B

What was the old name of the RCH programme of today?When was it initiated in India?

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(a)

Family Planning

It was initiated in 1957.

Why it is necessary to check the population growth?

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(a)

It is necessary to check the population growth for the following resons:
(i) to reduse pressure on the agriculture.
(ii) to maintain the natural resources
(iii) to alleviate social problems like housing,employment etc.
(iv) to have a reproductively heathy society.

When did India cross the one-billion mark of its population?

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(a)

In May,2000.

What is the growth rate of indian population according to 2001 census report?

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(a)

It is 1.7 % i.e.17/1000

Mention the principle of natural methods of birth control

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(a)

Natural methods of birth control work on the principle of avoiding chances of ovum and sperms meeting.

Why are Copper-containing intrauterire devices considered an ideal contraceptive for human females?

2

(a)

Why is Cu-T considered a good contraceptive device to space children?

2

(a)

How does CuT act as an effective contraceptive for human females?

2

(a)

Mention any four characteristics that an ideal contraceptive should have.

2

(a)

What is Saheli? Where has it been developed?

2

(a)

What are the measures one has to take to prevent from contracting STDs?

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(a)

Do you think that reproductive heath in our country has improved in the past 50 years? If yes, mention some such areas of improvement.

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(a)

Describe the three different practices under natural methods of birth control?Explain

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(a)

Describe the three manners in which fertilisation of human ovum by a sperm can be prevented.

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(a)

Mention the different ways in which people are made aware of the significance of reproductive health and a reproductively healthy society.

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(a)

1. Discuss the mode of action and advantages/disadvantages of hormonal contraceptives.

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   (a)

2. Enumerate and describe any five reasons for sex education to school-going children.

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   (a)