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151.

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

Answer» Yes, the reproductive health has tremendously improved in India in the last 50 years. The areas of improvement are as follows.
`implies` Massive child immunization programme, which has lead to a decrease in the infant mortality rate
`implies` Maternal and infant mortality rate, which has been decreased drastically due to better post natal care
`implies` Family planning, which has motivated people to have smaller families
`implies` Use of contraceptive, which has resulted in a decrease in the rate of sexually transmitted diseases and unwanted pregnancies
152.

According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), reproductive health means a total well-being in all aspects of reproduction, that isA. PhysicalB. SocialC. Emotional and behaviouralD. All of the above

Answer» Correct Answer - D
According to the World helath Organisation (WHO), reproductive health means a total well-being in all aspects of reproductin, that is physical, social, emotional and behavioural.
153.

What do you think is the significance of reproductive health in a society?

Answer» Reproductive health is the total well-being in all aspects of reproduction. It includes physical, emotional, behavioural, and social well-being. Sexually transmitted diseases such as AIDS, gonorrhoea, etc. are transferred from one individual to another through sexual contact. It can also lead to unwanted pregnancies. Hence, it is necessary to create awareness among people, especially the youth, regarding various reproduction related aspects as the young individuals are the future of the country and they are most susceptible of acquiring sexually transmitted diseases. Creating awareness about the available birth control methods, sexually transmitted diseases and their preventive measures, and gender equality will help in bringing up a socially conscious healthy family. Spreading awareness regarding uncontrolled population growth and social evils among young individuals will help in building up a reproductively healthy society.
154.

What is the full form of RCHA. Reproduction and Child Health CareB. Reproduction, Contraception and HealthC. Reproductive and Child HealthD. None

Answer» Correct Answer - c
155.

RCH stands forA. Routine check-up of healthB. Reproduction cum hygieneC. Reversible contraceptive hazardsD. Reproduction and child healthcare

Answer» Correct Answer - D
156.

Elaborate the following abbreviations : (i) RCH Programme (ii) GIFT (iii) ICSI (iv) ART.

Answer» (i) Reproductivbe and Child Health Care Programme, (ii) Gamete Intra Fallopian Transfer, (iii) Intra Cytoplasmic Sperm Injection, (iv) Assisted Reproduction Technologies.
157.

Give the sex chromosomes of man and woman.

Answer» Correct Answer - XY and XX.
158.

What is the full form of RCHA. Reproduction cum Health care programmesB. Reproductive and Health care programmesC. Reproductive and Classical Health care programmesD. Reproductive and Child Health care programmes

Answer» Correct Answer - D
Full form of the RCH is Reproductive and Child Health care prorammes.
159.

What do you mean by reproductive health ?

Answer» Reproductive health refers to as a total well being in physical, emotional, behavioural and social aspects of reproduction.
160.

Oist two primary factors for the increase in human poplation.

Answer» (i) Decrease in death rate and (ii) increase in longevity.
161.

Which of the following STDs is caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV) and is transmitted through intimate contact with infected person ?A. Genital herpesB. Genital wartsC. AIDSD. Chlamydia

Answer» Correct Answer - B
162.

List major aims and objective of RCH programmes.

Answer» (i) Creating awareness among the people about various reproduction related aspects, and
(ii) providing facilities and support for building up a reproductively healthy society.
163.

STDs are threat to reproductive health. Describe any two such diseases and suggest preventive measures.

Answer» Diseases or infections which are transmitted through sexual intercourse are collectively called Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) or Venereal Diseass (VD) or Reproductive Tract infections (RTI)
Though all persons are vulnerable to these infections, their incidences are reported to be very high among persons in the age gruop of 15-24 years . STDs can be considered as self-invited diseases.
STDs include gonorrhea syphiils gential herpes, chlamydiasis, gential warts, trichomoniasis, hepatitis -Bm HIV . These diseases may cause some compliations Pelvic Infammatory Diseases (PID) , abrotions, still births, ectopic pregnancies, infertility , or even cancer of the reproductive tract.
Hepatitis -B and HIV are such diseases that get transmitted by the following ways besides sexual contacts
(i) Sharing of injections needles or surgical instruments with infected persons.
(ii) Transfusion of infected blood.
(iii) Transfer from infected motehr to the foetus through placenta.
Preventive Measures
By following simple principles. STDs can be prevented
(i) Avoid sex with unknown partners/multiple partners.
(ii) Always use condoms during coitus.
(iii) Contact a qualified doctor for any doubt in early stage of infection.
164.

What are the major tasks under RCH programmes ?A. Creating awareness among people about various reproduction related aspects.B. Providing factilities and suport for building up a reproductivly health society.C. Both A and B.D. None of the above.

Answer» Correct Answer - C
Creating awarness among people about berious reproductin related aspects and providing facilities and support for building up a reproductively healthy society are the mejor tasks under these programmes.
165.

Assertion: Every sixth person in the world is an Indian. Reason: Through our RCH programmes, through we could bring woen the population growth rate, it was only marginal.A. If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.B. If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.C. If assertion is true but reason is false.D. If both assertion and reason are false.

Answer» Correct Answer - B
Every sixth person in the world is an India.
Through our RCH programmes, though we could bring down the population growth rate, it was only marginal.
166.

Assertino: Female infected with STDs remain under tected for long. Reason: Infected females may often by asymptomatic.A. If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.B. If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.C. If assertion is true but reason is false.D. If both assertion and reason are false.

Answer» Correct Answer - A
Infected females may often be asymptomatic and hence may remain undetected for long.
167.

Assertion: Prevention or early dectection and cure of STDs are given prime consideration under the RCH programmes Reason: STDs are a major threat to a healthy society.A. If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.B. If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.C. If assertion is true but reason is false.D. If both assertion and reason are false.

Answer» Correct Answer - A
Prevention or early detection and cure of STDs are give prime consideratio under the RCH programmes as STDs are a major threat to a healthy society.
168.

Hapatitis-B and HIV can be transmitted from one person to other byA. Haring of injection needles, surgical instruments, etc., with infected personB. Transfusion of bloodC. From infected mother of the foetusD. All of the above

Answer» Correct Answer - D
Hepatitis-B and HIV can also be trasmitted by (i) sharing of injection with infected persons, (ii) transfusion of blood or (iii) from an infected mother to the foetus too
169.

Early symptoms of the most of the STDs are a. Itching in pelvic region b. Fluid discharge in pelvic region c.Slight pain on pelvic region d. Swelling in pelivic region e. Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) f. Stil bithsA. a, b, and cB. a, b, c, and dC. a, b, c, d and eD. All of the above

Answer» Correct Answer - B
Early symptoms of the most of the STDs are itching, fluid discharge, slight pain and swelling in or genital pelvic region.
170.

A childless couple can assisted to have a child through a technique called GIFT. The full form of this technique is :A. Germ cell internal fallopian transferB. Gamete inseminated fallopian transferC. Gamete intra fallopian transferD. Gamete internal fertilization and transfer.

Answer» Correct Answer - C
171.

A childless couple can be assisted to have a child through a technique called GIFT. The full form of this technique is :A. germ cell internal fallopian transferB. gamete inseminated fallopian transferC. gamete intra fallopian transferD. gamete internal fertilization and transfer

Answer» Correct Answer - C
172.

Progestasert in and IUD which makes the uterus unsuitable and cervix hostile to the sperms as they areA. Hormone releasing IUDsB. Copper releasing IUDsC. Ideal contraceptiveD. Non-medicated IUDs

Answer» Correct Answer - a
173.

Progestasert in and IUD which makes the uterus unsuitable and cervix hostile to the sperms as they areA. Non medicated IUDB. Ideal contraceptiveC. Copper relasing IUDD. Hormone relasing IUD

Answer» Correct Answer - d
174.

Progestasert in and IUD which makes the uterus unsuitable and cervix hostile to the sperms as they areA. hormone releasing IUDsB. coper releasing IUDsC. ideal contraceptiveD. non-medicated IUDs

Answer» Correct Answer - A
175.

The procedure of GIFT involves the transfer of female gamete to the Fallopian tube. Can gametes be transferred to the uterus to achieve the same result ? Explain.

Answer» The procedure of GIFT involves the transfer of female gamete to the Fallopian tube. Gametes cannot be transferred to the uterus to achieve the same result because the uterine environment is not congenial for the survival of the gamete.
If direclty transferred to the uterus they will undergo degeneration or could be phagocytosed and hence, viable zygote would not be formed.
176.

Progestasert in and IUD which makes the uterus unsuitable and cervix hostile to the sperms as they areA. ideal contraceptiveB. copper releasing IUDsC. non-medicated IUDsD. hormone releasing IUDs

Answer» Correct Answer - D
177.

A childless couple can be assisted to have a child through a technique called GIFT. The full form of this technique is :A. gamete intra fallopian transferB. germ cell internal fallopian transferC. gamete inseminated fallopian transferD. gamete internal fertilization and transfer

Answer» Correct Answer - A
178.

The technique celled Gamete Intra Fallopian Transfer (GIFT) is recommended for those femalesA. who cannot produce an ovumB. who cannot retain the foetus inside uterusC. whose cervical canal is too narrow to allow passage for the spermsD. who cannot provide suitable environment for fertilization

Answer» Correct Answer - B
179.

Gamete intra fallopian transfer (GIFT) pmeansA. Fertilization of ovum by sperm injection and transfer to uterusB. Transfer to ovum into fallopian tube to another female for normal fertilizationC. Atificial transfer of sperms into vagina for fertilizationD. Transfer of embryo with more than eight blastomeres to fallopian tube

Answer» Correct Answer - B
Gamete intra falloping transfer (GIFT) means transfer to ovum into fallopian tube to another female for normal fertillization.
180.

Assisted reproductive technologies (ART) do not includeA. Artifical inseminationB. Gamete intra Fallopian transferC. Zygote extra fallopian transferD. In vitro fertilization and embryo transfer

Answer» Correct Answer - C
181.

Assisted reproductive technologies (ART) do not includeA. GIFT and ZIFTB. CVS and IUCDC. IUI and ETD. Intra uterine ET

Answer» Correct Answer - b
(b) ART include a number of spacial techniques which assist infertile couples to have children. Some prominent techniques are:
(i) Test tube baby programme
(ii) Gametic Intra Fallopian Transfer (GIFT)
(iii) Intra Cytopasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI)
(iv) Artificial Insemination Technique (v)
IUI and ET
(vii) Intra Uterine ET
182.

Different types of assisted reproductive techniques are given below ? (a) ZIFT (b) IUT (c) ICSI (d) GIFT (e) Al Select the correct type of fertilisation in the above techniques :A. In vitro `rarr d, b, c" "`In vivo `rarr` a, eB. In vitro `rarr a, b, c" "`In vivo `rarr` d, eC. In vitro `rarr d, e" "`In vivo `rarr` d, b, cD. In vitro `rarr a, c, e" "`In vivo `rarr` b, d

Answer» Correct Answer - B
183.

Given below are four statement (a-d) regarding assisted reproductive technologies : Select the option which include one only : (a) ZIFT - The zygote or early correct one (only blastomere) transferred into the fallopian tube (b) ICSI - A sperm is directly injected into the fallopian tube to form an embryo in the laboratory (c) IUI - The semen collected either from the husband or healthy donor is artificially introduced either into the vargina or into the uterus (d) GIFT - Transfer of zygote collected from a donor into the fallopian tube of another female who cannot produce one but can provide suitable environment for fertilisation and development.A. Statement (b), (c) and (d)B. Statement (a), (c)C. Statement (c), (d)D. Statement (a), (c) and (d)

Answer» Correct Answer - B
184.

Many young educted couple prefer to adopt safe period or periodic abstinance method to have sufficient gap between children. It is a right method ? Jsuggest suitable method if you do not agree with their approach.

Answer» This method is not `100%` safe method of birth control and may lead to unplanned pregnancy. Such couples must use physiological (oral) devices or injections/implants to have planned pregnancy. If such couples fo nto want other child, they may use surgical method of birth control.
185.

Assertion: Zero population growth should be achieved as early as possible to control human population. Reason. This requires not two children per couple but a little more.A. If both Assertion and Reason are true and the Reason is a correct explanation of the Assertion.B. If both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not a correct explanation of the AssertionC. If Assertion is true but the Reason is false.D. If both Assertion and Reason are false.

Answer» Correct Answer - A
186.

Replacement level fertility rae isA. average number of children a women is likely to haveB. number of children a couple must bear to replace themselvesC. average number of children in a familyD. number of surviving children in the family

Answer» Correct Answer - B
187.

Replacement level is the number of children a couple must produce to replace themselves so as to maintain population at zero growth lavel. The value of replacement level for developed countries isA. 2.7B. 2.1C. 1.9D. 1.2

Answer» Correct Answer - B
188.

Following statements are given regarding MTP. Choose the correct options given below. (i) MTPs are generally advised during first trimester (ii) MTPs are used as a advised during first trimester (iii) MTPs are always surgical (iv) MTPs require the assistance of qualified medical personnel.A. (ii) and (iii)B. (i) and (iii)C. (i) and (iv)D. (i) and (ii)

Answer» Correct Answer - C
Voluntary termination of pregnancy before full term is called Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP). It is less riskier during first trimester (upto `12^(th)` week) and requires assistance of qualified medical personnel. It can also be induced using chemical drugs.
189.

Following statements are given regarding MTP. Choose the correct options given below. (i) MTPs are generally advised during first trimester (ii) MTPs are used as a advised during first trimester (iii) MTPs are always surgical (iv) MTPs require the assistance of qualified medical personnel.A. (i) and (iii)B. (ii) and (iii)C. (i) and (iv)D. (i) and (ii)

Answer» Correct Answer - c
(c ) Intentiaonal of voluantry termination of pregnancy before the foetus becomes viable is called medical termination of prenancy (MTP) or induced abortion. MTPs are safe during the first. Trimeste of pregnancy (i.e. upto 12 weeks of pregn ancy), however these are much more riskier in second trimested of pregnancy.
190.

Following statements are given regarding MTP. Choose the correct options given below. (i) MTPs are generally advised during first trimester (ii) MTPs are used as a advised during first trimester (iii) MTPs are always surgical (iv) MTPs require the assistance of qualified medical personnel.A. II and IIIB. II and IIIC. I and IVD. I and II

Answer» Correct Answer - C
191.

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

Answer» Correct Answer - A
192.

Is sex education necessary in schools? Why?

Answer» Yes. Introduction of sex education in school is necessary to disseminate right information to the young minds about reproductive organs, adolescence and releated hanges, safe and hygienic sexual partices, STDs etc. This knowledge will save then from myths and misconceptions about sex-related aspects and also help them to lead a reproductively healthy life later.
193.

A diagram showing two contraceptive sheaths are given below. Correctly identify them with functions : A. A-Male condom, for penis collects semen B-Female condom, sheath vaginal wallsB. A-female condom, sheath vaginal walls B-Male condom, for penis collects semenC. A-Male condom, sheath vaginal walls B-Female condom, for penis collects semenD. None of the above

Answer» Correct Answer - A
194.

(A) : Cowpers glands are present in male mammals. (R) : Their secretion is acidic promoting sperm motility.A. If both (A) and (R) are true and (R ) is the correct explanation of (A)B. If both (A) and (R) are true but (R ) is not the correct explanation of (A)C. If (A) is true but (R) is falseD. If both (A) and (R) are false.

Answer» Correct Answer - c
195.

The diaphragm is rubber-dome-shaped structure that stops the sperms from entering intoA. VestibuleB. VaginaC. CervixD. Both (1) & (2)

Answer» Correct Answer - C
196.

Vaginal diaphragm isA. SpermicidalB. Able to prevent descent of ovaC. able to prevent sperm contact with ovumD. Oivcidal

Answer» Correct Answer - c
197.

Which of the following statements is/are correct ?A. Amniocentesis and CVS (chorionic villi sampling) are the techniques of detection of detection of foetal desorders during early pregnancyB. Reproduction health refers to healthy reproductive organs with normal functionsC. India was amongst the first countries in the world to initiate action plans and programmes at a national level to attain total reproductive healthD. all of these

Answer» Correct Answer - D
198.

The diaphragm is rubber-dome-shaped structure that stops the sperms from entering intoA. VestibuleB. VaginaC. CervixD. Both (1) and (2).

Answer» Correct Answer - C
199.

Read the given statements and select the correct option Statement 1 : The world population was around 2 billions in 1900 which has rocketed to about 6 billions by 2000 Statement 2 : Increase in longevity due to decline in death rate , maternal mortality rate and infant mortality rate has been some major causes of population explosion.A. Both statement 1 and 2 are correctB. Statement 1 is correct but statement 2 is incorrectC. Statement 1 is incorrect but statement 2 is correctD. Both statement 1 and 2 are incorrect

Answer» Correct Answer - A
200.

Sexually transmitted diseases can get transmitted easily during the use ofA. DiaphragmB. Cervical capC. Birth control pillsD. All of these

Answer» Correct Answer - D