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1.

Give the side effects of vasectomy or tubectomy, if any.

Answer» No significant side effects.
2.

Match the following figures with the related method of birth control `{:(,1,"Tubectomy",2,"Vasectomy"),(,3,"Implants",4,"Condoms"),(,5,"Copper T",6,"Cervical caps"):}`A. A-6,B-5,C-4,D-1,E-2B. A-4,B-5,C-3,D-2,E-1C. A-3,B-5,C-3,D-1,E-2D. A-6,B-5,C-3,D-2,E-1

Answer» Correct Answer - b
3.

Match the following Columna. A. `{:(A,B,C,D),(2,1,4,5):}`B. `{:(A,B,C,D),(3,1,4,2):}`C. `{:(A,B,C,D),(3,1,2,5):}`D. `{:(A,B,C,D),(2,3,54,5):}`

Answer» Correct Answer - C
4.

Match the following Columna I, II with III A. `{:(A,B,C,D),(1-(iii),2-(ii),4-(iv),3-(i)) :}`B. `{:(A,B,C,D),(4-(ii),1-(iii),2-(i),3-(iv)) :}`C. `{:(A,B,C,D),(4-(i),1-(iv),2-(ii),3-(ii)) :}`D. `{:(A,B,C,D),(4-(ii),3-(iii),2-(i),1-(iv)) :}`

Answer» Correct Answer - D
5.

Mention two advantages for lactational amenorrhea as a contraceptive method.

Answer» The two advantage of lactational amenorrhea as a contraceptive method are mentioned as below
(i) If the mother is breast feeding completely, she would not ovulate, so chances of coneption would be low.
She would not need not use any pill of devices for birth control. So, there will be no side effects.
6.

What is true for lactational amenorrhea ? (i) It means absence of menstruction (ii) Ovulation does not occur during the lactational period (iii) Chances of contraception are almost nil upto six months following parturition (iv) Side effects are almost nil (v) Contraceptive efficiency reduces after the period of intense lactation (vi) It is natural method of contraception (vii) It increases phagocytosis of spermsA. (ii),(iii),(iv),(v) and (vi)B. (i),(ii),(iii) and (iv)C. (ii),(iii),(iv),(v) and (vii)D. (i),(ii),(iii),(iv),(v) and (vi)

Answer» Correct Answer - D
7.

What is true for lactational amenorrhea ? (i) It means absence of menstruction (ii) Ovulation does not occur during the lactational period (iii) Chances of contraception are almost nil upto six months following parturition (iv) Side effects are almost nil (v) Contraceptive efficiency reduces after the period of intense lactation (vi) It is natural method of contraception (vii) It increases phagocytosis of spermsA. (ii), (iii), (iv), (v), (vi)B. (i), (ii), (iii), (iv)C. (ii), (iii), (iv), (v), (vii)D. (i), (ii), (iii), (iv), (v), (vi)

Answer» Correct Answer - D
8.

Implants under the skin and injectables containA. Progestogen aloneB. Progestogen and estrogenC. FSH and LHD. Both (1) and (2) are correct

Answer» Correct Answer - D
9.

Lactational amenorrhea is effective only upto maximum period of.

Answer» Correct Answer - 6 month
10.

Most effective contraceptive method for ladies is :A. ECPB. MTPC. Cu-TD. Rhythm method

Answer» Correct Answer - C
11.

A birth control implant having six small, plastic cylinders and with the effective period much longer upto 5 years isA. NorplantB. Multiload-375C. InjectableD. LNG-20

Answer» Correct Answer - A
12.

Which of the following methods of birth control can cause excessive mesntrual bleeding and pain ?A. CondomB. Cervical capC. Oral contraceptiveD. Intrauterine device

Answer» Correct Answer - D
13.

Which of the following methods of birth control is effective , easy to use and inexpensive ?A. IUDB. CondomC. ImplantD. Diaphragm

Answer» Correct Answer - B
14.

In school education, particularly for students over 12 years of age, counselling modules regarding reproduction related aspects must be introduced. Justify.

Answer» Introduction of sex education in school is a step to desseminate right information to the young minds about reproductive organs, accessary organs of reporductin, secondary sexual characters, adolescence and related changes, safe and hygenic sexual practices, sexually transmitted diseases, b irth control methods etc. This knowledge will save them from myths and misconeptions about sex related aspects.
15.

Which of the following is mechanical barrier used in birth control ?A. Copper-TB. DiaphragmC. LoopD. Dalcon shield.

Answer» Correct Answer - b
16.

Which of the following is mechanical barrier used in birth control ?A. LoopB. Copper-TC. DiaphragmD. Dalcon shield

Answer» Correct Answer - C
17.

Which of the following is not included under barrier methods of birth control ?A. Vaginal pouchB. DiaphramC. Cervical capD. Implant

Answer» Correct Answer - D
18.

Suggest the reproduction -releated aspects in which counselling should be provided at the school level.

Answer» In following aspects couselling should be provided at the should level
(i) Introduction of sex education in school that helps in eradicating myths and misconceptions regarding sex-related aspects.
(ii) Proper information about reproductive organs, safe and hygienic sexual practices and Sexually Transimitted Diseases (STDs)
(iii) Awareness of problems due to uncontrolled population growth, social evils like sex-abuse and sex-releated crimes, etc.
(iv) Educating people about available birth control options, care of pregnant mothers, post-natal care of mother and child, importance of breast-feeding, equal opportunities for the male and female child.
19.

Strict conditions are to be followed in Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) procedures. Mention two reasons.

Answer» Strick conditions are to be followed in Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) procedures due to following two reasons
(a) to get rid of unwanted pregnancies.
It is also essential when the foetus is suffering from an incruble disease or when continuation of the pregnancy could be harmful or even fatal to the mother and or foetus.
20.

Menstrual cycle is controlled by A. Estrogen and progesterone of ovary B. FSH of pituitary C. FSH and LH of pituitary D. Oxytocin hormoneA. (A) and (B) are correct.B. (B) and (D) are correctC. (A) and (C) are correct.D. (A), (B) and (C) are correct.

Answer» Correct Answer - D
21.

Which of the following is mechanical barrier used in birth control ?A. Copper TB. DiaphragmC. LoopD. Dalcon shieled

Answer» Correct Answer - B
Diaphragm is a mechanical barrier used in birth control.
22.

What is the significane of progesterone-estrogen combination as a contraceptive measure ?

Answer» Progestogens or progestogen-estrogen combinations play an important role in contraception. They are used in the form of tablets or pills. They inhibit ovualation and hence implantation.
The are also used by females as injections or implants under the skin. Their mode of action is similar to that of pills but their effective periods are longer.
23.

In human females menstruation can be deferred by adminstration ofA. FSH and LHB. Estrogen an dprogesteroneC. FSH onlyD. LH only

Answer» Correct Answer - b
24.

Which one is safest method of birth control ?A. The rhythm methodB. Sterilization techniquesC. Use of physical barriersD. Termination of unwanted pregancy

Answer» Correct Answer - B
25.

Which one is safest method of birth control ?A. Termination of unwanted pregnancyB. Sterilisation techniquesC. The rhythm methodD. Use of physical barriers

Answer» Correct Answer - B
Sterilisation (or surgical) technique is the safest mrthod of birth control.
26.

Which of the following birth control measure can be considered as the safest ?A. The rhythm methodB. The use of physical barriersC. Termination of unwanted pregnancyD. Sterilization techniques

Answer» Correct Answer - D
27.

Which of the following is not a characteristic of an ideal contraceptive ?A. User - friendlyB. IreeversibleC. Easily availbleD. Least side-effects

Answer» Correct Answer - B
An ideal contraceptive should be user-friendly, easliy available, effective and reversible with no or least side-effects.
28.

On which of the following facts does the method of periodic abstinence is based ?A. Ovulation occurs on about the `14^(th)` day of menstructionB. Ovum remains alive for about 1-2 daysC. Sperms survive for about 3 daysD. all of these

Answer» Correct Answer - D
Periodic abstinence is a method of contraception in which the couples avoid intercourse from day 10 to 17 of the menstrual cycle because ovulation can occur during this period. The chances of fertilisation are high during this period. Ovum remains alive for above 1-2 days and sperm survives for about 3 days.
29.

Which one is safest method of birth control ?A. Termination of unwanted pregnancyB. Sterilisation techniquesC. Rhyhum methodD. Use of physical barriers

Answer» Correct Answer - b
30.

A method of birth control is :A. GIFTB. HJFC. IVF-ETD. IUDs.

Answer» Correct Answer - d
31.

This is the method of birth control :A. HIFB. GIFTC. IUDsD. IVF-ET

Answer» Correct Answer - C
32.

With regard to birth control method in humans DMPA stands forA. Medical termination of pregenancy (MTP)B. Assisted repuctive technolgy (ART)C. Contraceptive injectionD. Durgical procedure

Answer» Correct Answer - c
33.

Progesterone present in contraceptive pill is meant for preventing :A. Checking ovulationB. Preventing fertillisationC. Preventing inplantation of zygoteD. preventing cleavage

Answer» Correct Answer - a
34.

Progesterone present in contraceptive pill is meant for preventing :A. ovulationB. cleavageC. fertilizationD. implantation of zygote

Answer» Correct Answer - A
35.

The birth control device used by women isA. diaphragmB. vaultC. copper TD. all of these

Answer» Correct Answer - D
Diaphragm and vault are barrier method used by women. Copper T is an IUD, used by women.
36.

Progesterone puill helps in preventing pergnancy by allowingA. ova formationB. fertilisationC. implantationD. None of these

Answer» Correct Answer - A
Progesterone pills inhibit follicular development and thus ova formation.
37.

Main disadvantages of intrauterine contraceptive devices is thatA. the devices are permanently placed in uterus and cannot be removed even if couple want to have childrenB. the device has to be inserted by physician in the uterus through vaginaC. the devices are expelled out without the knowledge of the wearersD. both (a) and (c)

Answer» Correct Answer - C
These are certain disadvantages of the intrauterine devices. These are :
- IUDs are expelled without the knowledge of the wearer in about 10 to 15 % of the women and they run the risk of becoming pregnant
- There is risk of perforation of uterus and infection
- They can cause excess menstrual bleeding and pain.
38.

The common means of transmission of AIDS isA. sexual intercourseB. blood transfusionC. placental tranferD. all of these

Answer» Correct Answer - D
AIDS is a virtial disease caused by HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus). The common means of transmission of AIDS are :
(i) Infected blood transfusion
(ii) Sexual intercourse with an infected partner without any physical barrier like condom
(iii) From infected mother to child through placenta
(iv) Use of contaminated needles, razors and syringes
(v) Artificial insemination
(iv) Organ transplantation.
39.

World AIDS day isA. `December 21`B. `December 1`C. `November 1`D. `Jun e 11`

Answer» Correct Answer - B
December 1 is celebrated as the world AIDS day every year.
40.

Sexually transmitted diseases are also known asA. veneral diseaseB. fungla diseasesC. viral diseasesD. becterial diseases

Answer» Correct Answer - A
41.

Consider the statements given below regarging contrception and answer as directed thereafter: (1) Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) during first trimester is generally safe (2) Generally chances of contraception are nil until mother breast-feeds the infant upto two years (3) Intrauterine devices like copper-T are effective contraceptives (4) Contraceptive pill may be taken upto one week after coitus to prevent conceptionA. 1 and 2B. 2 and 3C. 3 and 4D. 1 and 3

Answer» Correct Answer - D
42.

Consider the statements given below regarging contrception and answer as directed thereafter: (1) Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) during first trimester is generally safe (2) Generally chances of contraception are nil until mother breast-feeds the infant upto two years (3) Intrauterine devices like copper-T are effective contraceptives (4) Contraceptive pill may be taken upto one week after coitus to prevent conceptionA. (A), (C)B. (A), (B)C. (B), (C)D. (C), (D)

Answer» Correct Answer - A
43.

Consider the statements given below regarging contrception and answer as directed thereafter: (1) Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) during first trimester is generally safe (2) Generally chances of contraception are nil until mother breast-feeds the infant upto two years (3) Intrauterine devices like copper-T are effective contraceptives (4) Contraceptive pill may be taken upto one week after coitus to prevent conceptionA. 1,3B. 1,2C. 2,3D. 3,4

Answer» Correct Answer - A
Option I and III are correct as. India uterine devcies like copper -T are effective contraceptives for birth control. It suppresses sperm motility and the fertilising capacity of the sperm. Medical termination or pregnancy or induced abortion is volutary or international termination of pregnancy before all term of foetus. it is compatively safe up to 12 weeks (the first trimester) of pregnancy.
44.

Which of the following two statements are correct ? (i) Medical termination of pregnancy (MTP) during first trimester is generally safe (ii) Generally chances of conception are nil until mother breast-feeds the infant upto two years (iii) Intrauterine devices like copper-T are effective contraceptives (iv) Contraception pills may be taken upto one week after coutus to prevent conception.A. A,cB. c,bC. b,cD. c,d

Answer» Correct Answer - a
45.

Which of the following two statements are correct ? (i) Medical termination of pregnancy (MTP) during first trimester is generally safe (ii) Generally chances of conception are nil until mother breast-feeds the infant upto two years (iii) Intrauterine devices like copper-T are effective contraceptives (iv) Contraception pills may be taken upto one week after coutus to prevent conception.A. (i) and (iii)B. (i) and (ii)C. (ii) and (iii)D. (iii) and (iv)

Answer» Correct Answer - A
Generally chances of conception are nil until mother breast-feeds the infant upto 6 months. Contraceptive pills have to be taken daily for 21 days starting within the first five days of menstrual cycle. After a gap of 7 days it has to be repeated. Emergency contraceptive pills can be taken within 72 hours of unprotected copulation to prevent pregnancy.
46.

What is the period which is considered safe for MTP ? (b) What is the period when amniocentesis is usually done ? Is this period safe for abortion ? (c ) Mention the time chorionic villus Sampling (CVS) is done. What is the significance of CVS ?

Answer» (a) MTP is considered safe during the fiest trimester of pregnency (i.e., upto 12 weeks of pregnancy).
(b) Amniocentesis is usually done after sixteen week of pregnancy. At this time, abortion is not safe.
(c ) CVS is done during eighth to tenth week of pregnancy. CVS facilitates the examination of genetic disorders in foetus.
47.

Population growth rate depends uponA. Birth rateB. Death rateC. Age - sex ratioD. All of these

Answer» Correct Answer - D
48.

Which of the following cannot be considered as an advantage of amniocentesis ?A. Prenatal diagnosticsB. Detection of biochemical abnormalitiesC. Detection of congenital defectsD. Determination of sex to abort female fetus

Answer» Correct Answer - D
49.

Which of these can be used to cure infertility in couples where male partner has very low sperm count ?A. IUDB. GIFTC. IUID. None of these

Answer» Correct Answer - C
IUI (Intra-Uterine Insemination) is the technique where sperms either from husband or healthy donor are artifically introduced either into vagina or into uterus to carry out fertilisation.
50.

Test-tube baby is the oneA. Who is reared on artificial medium outside the wombB. Growth of human baby inside the fallopian tube instead of uterusC. Ova from wife/donor (female) and sperms from husband/donor (male) are induced to form zygote by IVF and then implanted in femaleD. Baby born after artificial insemination.

Answer» Correct Answer - C