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Key Focus Areas: Contraceptive methods (Vasectomy/Tubectomy, IUDs), ART (IVF, ZIFT, GIFT, ICSI), STDs.
Complete Reproductive Health Question Bank & Solutions (30 Questions)
Q1 of 30
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India's family planning programme was initiated in:
(A)
1947
(B)
1951
(C)
1961
(D)
1971
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Correct Answer: (B) 1951
India was among the first countries to initiate national-level action plans for reproductive health. Family planning began in 1951.
Q2 of 30
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Saheli, the oral contraceptive, was developed at:
(A)
AIIMS, New Delhi
(B)
IIT Bombay
(C)
CDRI, Lucknow
(D)
CCMB, Hyderabad
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Correct Answer: (C) CDRI, Lucknow
Saheli is a non-steroidal once-a-week oral contraceptive developed by scientists at the Central Drug Research Institute (CDRI) in Lucknow.
Q3 of 30
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Cu ions released from copper IUDs primarily:
(A)
Kill the egg
(B)
Suppress sperm motility and fertilising capacity
(C)
Prevent implantation only
(D)
Block the cervix physically
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Correct Answer: (B) Suppress sperm motility and fertilising capacity
Cu ions released by copper IUDs suppress sperm motility and fertilising capacity, and also increase phagocytosis of sperms within the uterus.
Q4 of 30
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Which of the following STIs is NOT completely curable?
(A)
Gonorrhoea
(B)
Syphilis
(C)
Genital herpes
(D)
Trichomoniasis
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Correct Answer: (C) Genital herpes
Genital herpes (along with HIV and hepatitis-B) cannot be completely cured. All other common STIs are curable if detected and treated early.
Q5 of 30
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MTP is considered relatively safe during:
(A)
First trimester only (up to 12 weeks)
(B)
Second trimester (12–24 weeks)
(C)
Third trimester
(D)
Any time during pregnancy
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Correct Answer: (A) First trimester only (up to 12 weeks)
MTPs are considered relatively safe during the first trimester (up to 12 weeks). Second-trimester abortions are much riskier.
Q6 of 30
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Embryo with more than 8 blastomeres is transferred to the uterus in:
(A)
ZIFT
(B)
GIFT
(C)
IUT
(D)
ICSI
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Correct Answer: (C) IUT
IUT (Intra Uterine Transfer) is used for embryos with more than 8 blastomeres. ZIFT is for embryos with ≤8 blastomeres transferred to the fallopian tube.
Q7 of 30
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Lactational amenorrhea as a contraceptive is effective for up to:
(A)
3 months
(B)
6 months
(C)
1 year
(D)
2 years
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Correct Answer: (B) 6 months
Lactational amenorrhea (absence of menstruation during intense lactation) is effective only up to a maximum of 6 months following parturition.
Q8 of 30
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Vasectomy involves:
(A)
Removing part of the fallopian tube
(B)
Removing the uterus
(C)
Removing or tying part of the vas deferens
(D)
Hormone injections
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Correct Answer: (C) Removing or tying part of the vas deferens
In vasectomy, a small part of the vas deferens is removed or tied through a small incision on the scrotum, preventing sperm transport.
Q9 of 30
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Which of the following STIs is NOT completely curable?
(A)
Gonorrhoea
(B)
Syphilis
(C)
Genital herpes
(D)
Trichomoniasis
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Correct Answer: (C) Genital herpes
Genital herpes (along with HIV and hepatitis-B) cannot be completely cured. All other common STIs are curable if detected and treated early.
Q10 of 30
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MTP is considered relatively safe during:
(A)
First trimester only (up to 12 weeks)
(B)
Second trimester (12–24 weeks)
(C)
Third trimester
(D)
Any time during pregnancy
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Correct Answer: (A) First trimester only (up to 12 weeks)
MTPs are considered relatively safe during the first trimester (up to 12 weeks). Second-trimester abortions are much riskier.
Q11 of 30
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Embryo with more than 8 blastomeres is transferred to the uterus in:
(A)
ZIFT
(B)
GIFT
(C)
IUT
(D)
ICSI
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Correct Answer: (C) IUT
IUT (Intra Uterine Transfer) is used for embryos with more than 8 blastomeres. ZIFT is for embryos with ≤8 blastomeres transferred to the fallopian tube.
Q12 of 30
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Lactational amenorrhea as a contraceptive is effective for up to:
(A)
3 months
(B)
6 months
(C)
1 year
(D)
2 years
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Correct Answer: (B) 6 months
Lactational amenorrhea (absence of menstruation during intense lactation) is effective only up to a maximum of 6 months following parturition.
Q13 of 30
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Vasectomy involves:
(A)
Removing part of the fallopian tube
(B)
Removing the uterus
(C)
Removing or tying part of the vas deferens
(D)
Hormone injections
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Correct Answer: (C) Removing or tying part of the vas deferens
In vasectomy, a small part of the vas deferens is removed or tied through a small incision on the scrotum, preventing sperm transport.
Q14 of 30
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What is the statutory minimum age for marriage in females as per law?
(A)
16 years
(B)
18 years
(C)
21 years
(D)
17 years
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Correct Answer: (B) 18 years
The statutory minimum age for marriage is 18 years for females and 21 years for males.
Q15 of 30
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Which contraceptive method also provides protection against STIs?
(A)
Oral pills
(B)
IUDs
(C)
Condoms
(D)
Tubectomy
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Correct Answer: (C) Condoms
Condoms are the only contraceptive method that also provide protection against sexually transmitted infections (STIs) by acting as a barrier.
Q16 of 30
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The term 'amniocentesis' refers to analysing foetal cells from:
(A)
Placental tissue
(B)
Umbilical cord blood
(C)
Amniotic fluid
(D)
Chorionic villi
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Correct Answer: (C) Amniotic fluid
Amniocentesis is a procedure where foetal cells shed in the amniotic fluid are extracted and analysed for chromosomal and genetic disorders.
Q17 of 30
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GIFT stands for:
(A)
Genetic Intra Follicular Transfer
(B)
Gamete Intra Fallopian Transfer
(C)
Germ Intra Fetal Transfer
(D)
Gonadal Intra Fallopian Transfer
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Correct Answer: (B) Gamete Intra Fallopian Transfer
GIFT = Gamete Intra Fallopian Transfer. An ovum collected from a donor is transferred into the fallopian tube of another female who cannot produce eggs.
Q18 of 30
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The WHO definition of Reproductive Health covers which aspects?
(A)
Only physical well-being
(B)
Physical and mental well-being
(C)
Physical, emotional, behavioural and social well-being
(D)
Medical and physiological well-being
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Correct Answer: (C) Physical, emotional, behavioural and social well-being
WHO defines Reproductive Health as a state of total well-being in all aspects of reproduction — physical, emotional, behavioural, and social.
Q19 of 30
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Which hormone-based IUD secretes progesterone locally to prevent pregnancy?
(A)
Lippes loop
(B)
CuT 380A
(C)
Progestasert
(D)
Multiload 375
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Correct Answer: (C) Progestasert
Progestasert is a progesterone-releasing IUD that makes the uterus unsuitable for implantation and the cervical mucus hostile to sperm.
Q20 of 30
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MTP was legalised in India in which year?
(A)
1951
(B)
1961
(C)
1971
(D)
1981
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Correct Answer: (C) 1971
Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) was legalised in India in 1971, mainly to control illegal abortions and for cases of rape or contraceptive failure.
Q21 of 30
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Which of the following is a non-steroidal contraceptive pill?
(A)
Mala-D
(B)
Centchroman
(C)
Levonorgestrel
(D)
Norethindrone
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Correct Answer: (B) Centchroman
Saheli (Centchroman/Ormeloxifene) is a non-steroidal contraceptive. It is a once-a-week pill with very few side effects, developed by CDRI Lucknow.
Q22 of 30
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A second-trimester MTP (12–24 weeks) requires the opinion of:
(A)
Only one registered doctor
(B)
Two registered medical practitioners
(C)
A gynaecologist only
(D)
No doctor, only the patient's consent
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Correct Answer: (B) Two registered medical practitioners
For abortion between 12 and 24 weeks of pregnancy, the opinion of two registered medical practitioners is required, as it is considered riskier than first-trimester MTP.
Q23 of 30
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Which of the following is true about IVF (In Vitro Fertilisation)?
(A)
Fertilisation occurs in the uterus
(B)
Fertilisation occurs in the fallopian tube
(C)
Fertilisation occurs outside the body in near-physiological conditions
(D)
It uses only ICSI technique
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Correct Answer: (C) Fertilisation occurs outside the body in near-physiological conditions
In IVF, ova and sperm are collected and fertilised outside the body under conditions similar to physiological ones, after which the embryo is transferred back.
Q24 of 30
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Natural family planning method 'periodic abstinence' involves avoiding coitus during days:
(A)
1 to 7
(B)
8 to 17
(C)
10 to 17
(D)
18 to 28
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Correct Answer: (C) 10 to 17
Periodic abstinence (the calendar method) involves avoiding coitus during days 10 to 17 of the menstrual cycle, when ovulation is most likely to occur.
Q25 of 30
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Which of the following is a surgical sterilisation method in females?
(A)
Vasectomy
(B)
IUD insertion
(C)
Tubectomy
(D)
Hormonal injection
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Correct Answer: (C) Tubectomy
Tubectomy (also called female sterilisation or bilateral tubal ligation) involves cutting or tying the fallopian tubes, preventing eggs from reaching the uterus.
Q26 of 30
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STIs (Sexually Transmitted Infections) include which of the following?
(A)
Dengue and Malaria
(B)
Gonorrhoea and Syphilis
(C)
Typhoid and Cholera
(D)
Hepatitis A and Polio
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Correct Answer: (B) Gonorrhoea and Syphilis
Gonorrhoea and syphilis are classic STIs transmitted through sexual contact. Other STIs include HIV, genital herpes, HPV, chlamydia, and hepatitis-B.
Q27 of 30
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The amniocentesis test is banned in India for:
(A)
Detecting chromosomal disorders
(B)
Determining foetal sex for selective abortion
(C)
Identifying sickle-cell anaemia
(D)
Checking genetic mutations
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Correct Answer: (B) Determining foetal sex for selective abortion
Amniocentesis for sex determination is legally banned in India under the PCPNDT Act to prevent female foeticides and sex-selective abortions.
Q28 of 30
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ICSI (Intra Cytoplasmic Sperm Injection) is used primarily in cases of:
(A)
Female infertility due to blocked tubes
(B)
Male infertility with very low sperm count
(C)
Genetic disorders in the embryo
(D)
Ovarian failure
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Correct Answer: (B) Male infertility with very low sperm count
ICSI is used when the male partner has very low sperm count or when sperm cannot penetrate the egg naturally. A single sperm is directly injected into the egg.
Q29 of 30
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Copper ions released from CuT suppress sperm motility. They also:
(A)
Increase oestrogen levels
(B)
Increase phagocytosis of sperms in uterus
(C)
Dissolve the egg membrane
(D)
Block the cervix physically
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Correct Answer: (B) Increase phagocytosis of sperms in uterus
Cu ions released by CuT IUDs suppress sperm motility AND increase phagocytosis of sperms by uterine white blood cells, preventing fertilisation.
Q30 of 30
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Which of the following ART techniques involves transferring an ovum to another female's fallopian tube?
(A)
ZIFT
(B)
IVF-ET
(C)
GIFT
(D)
ICSI
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Correct Answer: (C) GIFT
GIFT (Gamete Intra Fallopian Transfer) involves transferring an ovum from a donor into the fallopian tube of a female who cannot produce ova but whose uterus is functional.
Frequently Asked Questions (Reproductive Health)
What is vasectomy and tubectomy?
Vasectomy is a permanent surgical contraceptive method for males where a small portion of the vas deferens is removed or tied. Tubectomy is the surgical contraceptive method for females where a small portion of the fallopian tubes is removed or tied up to prevent sperm from reaching the ovum.
What are the main Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART) in NCERT?
The main ART techniques covered in NCERT Class 12 Chapter 4 include IVF (In-Vitro Fertilization), ZIFT (Zygote Intra-Fallopian Transfer), GIFT (Gamete Intra-Fallopian Transfer), ICSI (Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection), and IUI (Intra-Uterine Insemination).