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Reproductive Health questions

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In the production of test tube babies:
  • A
    Fertilization is internal and fetus formation is external.
  • Fertilization is external and fetus formation is internal.
  • C
    Fertilization and fetus formation is external.
  • D
    Fertilization and fetus formation is internal.

Answer: B.

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According to which of the following organization "reproductive health means a total well$-$being in all aspects of reproduction"?
  • A
    $\text{WHL}.$
  • B
    $\text{UNESCO}.$
  • $\text{WHO}.$
  • D
    $\text{WWW}.$

Answer: C.

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Which of the following complication follows a medical abortion?
  • A
    Heavy or persistent bleeding.
  • B
    Infection or sepsis.
  • C
    Damage to the cervix.
  • All of the above.

Answer: D.

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In $...........$ the egg is first fertilized outside the body and then it is inserted into the oviduct.
  • A
    $\text{ICSI}.$
  • $\text{ZIFT}.$
  • C
    $\text{IVF}.$
  • D
    $\text{GIFT}.$

Answer: B.

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What is the most important factor for the success of animal population?
  • A
    Natality.
  • B
    Unlimited food.
  • Adaptability.
  • D
    Inter$-$species activity.

Answer: C.

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State True/ False with explanation.
Infertility is defined as the inability to produce a viable offspring and is always due to abnormalities/ defects in the female partner. (True/ False)
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State True/ False with explanation.
Creating awareness about sex related aspects is an effective method to improve reproductive health of the people. (True/ False)
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Correct the following statements:
  1. Surgical methods of contraception prevent gamete formation.
  2. All sexually transmitted diseases are completely curable.
  3. Oral pills are very popular contraceptives among the rural women.
  4. In E. T. techniques, embryos are always transferred into the uterus.
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For two statements are given$-$one labelled Assertion and the other labelled Reason. Select the correct answer to these questions from the codes $(a), (b), (c)$ and $(d)$ as given below.
Assertion: Oral contraceptive pills check ovulation.
Reason: Oral pills always contains combination of progesterone and estrogen.
  • A
    Both assertion and reason are true, and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
  • B
    Both assertion and reason are true, but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
  • Assertion is true, but reason is false.
  • D
    Both assertion and reason are false.

Answer: C.

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For two statements are given$-$one labelled Assertion and the other labelled Reason. Select the correct answer to these questions from the codes $(a), (b), (c)$ and $(d)$ as given below.
Assertion: In $\text{GIFT},$ fertilisation takes place in vivo.
Reason: The results of $\text{GIFT}$ are less better than in vitro fertilisation.
  • A
    Both assertion and reason are true, and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
  • B
    Both assertion and reason are true, but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
  • Assertion is true, but reason is false.
  • D
    Both assertion and reason are false.

Answer: C.

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For two statements are given$-$one labelled Assertion and the other labelled Reason. Select the correct answer to these questions from the codes $(a), (b), (c)$ and $(d)$ as given below.
Assertion: All sexually transmitted diseases are completely curable if it is detected and treated properly in primary stage.
Reason: $\text{HIV}$ infection is completely curable with drugs like Zidovudine, Didanosine and Azidothymidine.
  • A
    Both assertion and reason are true, and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
  • B
    Both assertion and reason are true, but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
  • C
    Assertion is true, but reason is false.
  • Both assertion and reason are false.

Answer: D.

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For two statements are given$-$one labelled Assertion and the other labelled Reason. Select the correct answer to these questions from the codes $(a), (b), (c)$ and $(d)$ as given below.
Assertion: Subcutaneous implants $($Norplants$)$ involve implantation of synthetic progesterone under the skin.
Reason: Norplants block ovulation and thickens the cervical mucus to prevent sperm transport.
  • A
    Both assertion and reason are true, and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
  • Both assertion and reason are true, but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
  • C
    Assertion is true, but reason is false.
  • D
    Both assertion and reason are false.

Answer: B.

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For two statements are given$-$one labelled Assertion and the other labelled Reason. Select the correct answer to these questions from the codes $(a), (b), (c)$ and $(d)$ as given below.
Assertion: Sponge and Delfin are chemical methods of contraception.
Reason: Diaphragms and cervical caps are disposable barrier method of contraception.
  • A
    Both assertion and reason are true, and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
  • B
    Both assertion and reason are true, but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
  • Assertion is true, but reason is false.
  • D
    Both assertion and reason are false.

Answer: C.

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Intrauterine devices are most widely accepted methods of contraception. These are used by females and are inserted by doctor or nurses in the uterus through vagina. However, these devices are not recommended for those who eventually intend to conceive.
  1. How does CuT prevent conception?
  1. Cu ions make uterus unsuitable for implantation.
  2. Cu ions make cervix hostile to the sperms.
  3. Cu ions suppress sperms motility.
  4. Cu ions inhibit ovulation.
  1. Which of the following IUDs makes uterus unsuitable for implantation?
  1. LNG-20.
  2. Multiload 375.
  3. Cu7.
  4. Lippes loop.
  1. Identify the correct statement for IUDs.
  1. They slowly release synthetic progesterone in the body.
  2. They increase phagocytosis of sperms within the uterus.
  3. They block entry of sperms through the cervix.
  4. Both (b) and (c).
  1. Select the correct matched pair.
  1. Hormone releasing IUD - LNG-20.
  2. Non-medicated IUD - Progestasert.
  3. Copper releasing IUD - Lippes loop.
  4. None of these.
  1. Assertion: IUDs can cause excess menstrual bleeding and pain.
Reason: IUDs can perforate uterus.
  1. Both assertion and reason are true, and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
  2. Both assertion and reason are true, but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
  3. Assertion is true, but reason is false.
  4. Both assertion and reason are false.
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Over population causes number of family problems. Strategies like birth control methods help to control population explosion. Natural methods of birth control do not involve medications or devices to prevent pregnancy, but rather rely on behavioural practices and/ or making observations about menstrual cycle.
  1. Which method helps in contraception by temporary absence of sex?
  1. Coitus interruptus.
  2. Withdrawal method.
  3. Rhythm method.
  4. Lactational amenorrhea method.
  1. Assertion: The effectiveness of coitus interruptus method is limited.
Reason: Some sperms may pass into vagina before ejaculation.
  1. Both assertion and reason are true, and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
  2. Both assertion and reason are true, but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
  3. Assertion is true, but reason is false.
  4. Both assertion and reason are false.
  1. Why is lactational amenorrhea effective for about 4-5 months after parturition?
  1. Ovulation occurs on about the $14^{th}$ day of menstruation.
  2. Ovulation does not occur during intense lactation.
  3. This method inhibits mobility of sperms.
  4. Both (b) and (c).
  1. Which fact is not the basis of periodic absence method of birth control?
  1. Ovum remains alive for about 1-2 days.
  2. Ovulation occurs on about $14^{th}$  day of menstruation.
  3. Sperms survive for about 3 days.
  4. Alteration in uterine endometrium.
  1. On which days of menstrual cycle should coitus be avoided to prevent fertilisation?
  1. 10-17
  2. 6-13
  3. 1-5
  4. 15-28
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Rohan, a 13 year old school student, has been diagnosed with AIDS. He often complains of fever, nausea, headache and lethargy. Doctor advised some drugs to prolong his life.
  1. What could be the most likely mode of transmission of disease to Rohan?
  1. Artificial insemination.
  2. Sexual intercourse with infected partner.
  3. Sexual intercourse with infected partner.
  4. Use of contaminated blade.
  1. Name the drug prescribed for treatment of this disease.
  1. Zidovudine.
  2. Taxol.
  3. Vinblastine.
  4. Both (a) and (c).
  1. Assertion: AIDS is an incurable STD.
Reason: AIDS virus attacks helper T-lymphocytes.
  1. Both assertion and reason are true, and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
  2. Both assertion and reason are true, but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
  3. Assertion is true, but reason is false.
  4. Both assertion and reason are false.
  1. AIDS cannot be diagnosed by:
  1. ELISA.
  2. PCR.
  3. Western blotting.
  4. VDRL.
  1. AIDS can be transmitted by:
  1. Sharing towels.
  2. Kissing.
  3. Sharing contaminated needles.
  4. All of these.
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Read the following and answer any four questions from (i) to (v) given below:
Medical termination of pregnancy is termination of pregnancy before the fetus become viable. To reduce the incidence of illegal abortion and consequent maternal mortality, MTP Amendment Act, 2017 was enacted by the government of India. About 40-50 million MTPs are done in a year all over the world.
  1. Abortion can be safely done for about ______ weeks of pregnancy.
  1. 4
  2. 12
  3. 8-10
  4. 15-18
  1. How is MTP helpful in decreasing human population?
  1. By aborting normal female fetus.
  2. By aborting normal female fetus.
  3. By getting rid of unwanted pregnancies.
  4. None of these.
  1. Select an incorrect statement for MTP.
  1. Second trimester abortions are more risky than first trimester.
  2. It is being misused to abort normal female fetus.
  3. It helps to get rid of unwanted pregnancies.
  4. Child detected with congenital heart disease cannot be aborted.
  1. MTP was legalised by Government of India in:
  1. 1971
  2. 1982
  3. 1973
  4. 1991
  1. Assertion: MTPs are safe during first trimester of pregnancy.
Reason: After first trimester, fetus become intimately associated with the maternal tissues.
  1. Both assertion and reason are true, and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
  2. Both assertion and reason are true, but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
  3. Assertion is true, but reason is false.
  4. Both assertion and reason are false.
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Read the following and answer any four questions from (i) to (v) given below:
A technique known as amniocentesis is used to determine fetal abnormalities. This test chromosomal pattern in amniotic fluid. However, this technique is legally banned now.
  1. Identify X and Y in the above given figure.
S. No
X
Y
(a)
Amnion
Chorion
(b)
Uterine wall
Placenta
(c)
Placenta
Uterine wall
(d)
Uterine wall
Amnion
  1. What is the function of Z?
  1. Z is an amniotic fluid which prevents dessication of an embryo.
  2. Z is yolk sac which functions as site of early blood cell formation.
  3. Z is amnion, which takes part in placenta formation.
  4. None of these
  1. Which of the following diseases can not be diagnosed by amniocentesis?
  1. Down's syndrome.
  2. Sickle cell disease.
  3. Jaundice.
  4. Cystic fibrosis.
  1. Assertion: Amniocentesis is legally banned for sex determination.
Reason: Amniocentesis was being misused for aborting normal female fetus.
  1. Both assertion and reason are true, and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
  2. Both assertion and reason are true, but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
  3. Assertion is true, but reason is false.
  4. Both assertion and reason are false.
  1. Which of these is a non-invasive technique of detecting fetal disorder?
  1. Fetoscopy.
  2. Chorionic villi sampling.
  3. Amniocentesis.
  4. Ultrasound imaging.
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