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

The correct surgical procedure as a contraceptive method is:

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(a)

Ovariectomy

(b)

Hysterectomy

(c)

Vasectomy

(d)

Castration

Cu ions released from copper releasing Intra Uterine Devices(IUDs)

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(a)

prevent ovulation

(b)

make uterus unsuitable for implantation

(c)

increase phagocytosis sperms

(d)

suppress sperm motility

In-vitro fertilization is a technique that involves transfer of which one of the following into the fallopian tube??

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(a)

Zygote only

(b)

Embryo only, upto 8 cell stage

(c)

Either zygote or early embryo foetus

(d)

embryo of 32 cell stage

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 is meant by reproductive heath according to WHO?

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(a)

According to WHO reproductive health means a total, well-being in ohysical emotional, behavioural and social aspects of reproduction.

When is a society considered reproductively heathy?

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(a)

A society with people having physically and functionally normal reproductive organs and normal emotional and behavioural interactions among them in all sex-related aspects is considered a reproductively heathy society.

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.