The mechanism of action of Copper IUDs includes:
1. Preventing ovulation
2. Thickening cervical mucus to prevent sperm entry
3. Releasing hormones to prevent implantation
4. Creating a local inflammatory reaction toxic to sperm

Subtopic:  Contraception: Barrier Methods & IUDs |
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Level 3: 35%-60%
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Which of the following statements about safe sex practices are correct?
I: Using a condom during sexual intercourse can help prevent STIs and unwanted pregnancies.
II: Abstinence from sexual activity is the most reliable method of preventing STIs and unwanted pregnancies.
III: Spermicides are highly effective in preventing pregnancy as well as STIs.
1. I and II only
2. II and III only
3. I and III only
4. I, II and III
Subtopic:  Contraception: Barrier Methods & IUDs | Hormonal Contraceptives, Emergency Contraception & Terminal Methods |
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Consider the given two statements:
Assertion (A): Tubectomy and Vasectomy are highly popular all over the world.
Reason (R): The procedures are readily reversible.
 
1. Both (A) and (R) are True and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
2. Both (A) and (R) are True but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is True but (R) is False.
4. (A) is False but (R) is False.
Subtopic:  Hormonal Contraceptives, Emergency Contraception & Terminal Methods |
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Level 3: 35%-60%
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According to the 2017 Amendment to the MTP Act in India, the maximum gestation age up to which MTP is allowed is:

1. 12 weeks 2. 20 weeks
3. 24 weeks 4. 28 weeks
Subtopic:  Medical Termination of Pregnancy |
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Level 2: 60%+
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Consider the given two statements:
Assertion (A): The use of natural methods for contraception involves almost nil side effects.
Reason (R): Natural methods work on the principle of avoiding chances of ovum and sperms meeting.
 
1. Both (A) and (R) are True and (R) correctly explains (A)
2. Both (A) and (R) are True but (R) does not correctly explain (A)
3. (A) is True, (R) is False
4. (A) is False, (R) is True
Subtopic:  Contraception: Natural Methods |
Level 3: 35%-60%
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According to The Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Act, 2017:
I: a pregnancy may be terminated on certain considered grounds within the first 12 weeks of pregnancy on the opinion of one registered medical practitioner.
II: if the pregnancy has lasted more than 12 weeks, but fewer than 20 weeks, two registered medical practitioners must be of the opinion, formed in good faith, that the required ground for termination of pregnancy exist.
1. Only I is correct
2. Only II is correct
3. Both I and II are correct
4. Both I and II are incorrect
Subtopic:  Medical Termination of Pregnancy |
Level 3: 35%-60%
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Consider the given two statements:
Assertion (A): Oral Pills have to be taken daily for a period of 21 days starting preferably within the first five days of menstrual cycle.
Reason (R): After a gap of 7 days (during which menstruation occurs) it has to be repeated in the same pattern till the female desires to prevent conception.
 
1. (A) is False but (R) is True
2. Both (A) and (R) are True and (R) explains (A).
3. Both (A) and (R) are True but (R) does not correctly explain (A).
4. (A) is True but (R) is False
Subtopic:  Contraception: Natural Methods | Hormonal Contraceptives, Emergency Contraception & Terminal Methods | Sexually Transmitted Infections |
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Level 3: 35%-60%
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Consider the given two statements:
Assertion (A): Spermicidal creams, jellies and foams are usually used along with the barrier contraceptives.
Reason (R): Barrier contraceptives do not have a very high efficiency when compared to IUDs or OCPs.
 
1. (A) is False but (R) is True
2. Both (A) and (R) are True and (R) explains (A).
3. Both (A) and (R) are True but (R) does not correctly explain (A).
4. (A) is True but (R) is False
Subtopic:  Contraception: Natural Methods | Contraception: Barrier Methods & IUDs |
Level 3: 35%-60%
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Consider the given two statements:
Assertion (A): India has made prenatal sex determination illegal.
Reason (R): Amniocentesis can be misused for pre-natal sex determination.
 
1. (A) is False but (R) is True
2. Both (A) and (R) are True and (R) explains (A).
3. Both (A) and (R) are True but (R) does not correctly explain (A).
4. (A) is True but (R) is False.
Subtopic:  Introduction | Contraception: Natural Methods | Medical Termination of Pregnancy |
Level 3: 35%-60%
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How many of the diseases given below will be included under bacterial sexually transmitted infections?
Gonorrhoea, Syphilis, Genital herpes, Chlamydiasis,
Genital warts, Trichomoniasis, Hepatitis-B, HIV
1. 1
2. 2
3. 3
4. 4
Subtopic:  Sexually Transmitted Infections |
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Level 2: 60%+
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