| Assertion(A): | Lactational amenorrhea is the natural method of contraception. |
| Reason(R): | It increases the phagocytosis of sperm. |
| 1. | Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A) |
| 2. | Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A) |
| 3. | (A) is true but (R) is false |
| 4. | (A) is False but (R) is true |
| Assertion(A): | Saheli, an oral contraceptive for females, contains a steroidal preparation. |
| Reason(R): | It is a "once a week" pill with very few side effects. |
| 1. | Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A) |
| 2. | Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A) |
| 3. | (A) is true but (R) is false |
| 4. | (A) is False but (R) is true |
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 contraceptive method. |
| III. | MTPs are always surgical. |
| IV. | MTPs require the assistance of qualified medical personnel. |
1. II and III
2. II and III
3. I and IV
4. I and II
Sterilisation techniques are generally full proof methods of contraception with least side effects. Yet, this is the last option for the couples because
| I. | It is almost irreversible. |
| II. | Of the misconception that it will reduce sexual urge/drive. |
| III. | It is a surgical procedure. |
| IV. | Of lack of sufficient facilities in many parts of the country. |
Choose the correct option
1. I and III
2. II and III
3. II and IV
4. I, II, III and IV
The hormone releasing IUDs among the following are :
| (a) | Multiload 375 | (b) | LNG - 20 |
| (c) | Progestasert | (d) | Lippe's loop |
| (e) | Vaults |
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
1. (a) and (d) only
2. (c) and (e) only
3. (a) and (b) only
4. (b) and (c) only
| (a) | IUDs decrease phagocytosis of sperm within the uterus. |
| (b) | The released copper ions suppress sperm motility. |
| (c) | IUDs do not make the cervix hostile to the sperm. |
| (d) | IUDs suppress the fertilization capacity of sperm. |
| (e) | The IUDs require surgical intervention for their insertion in the uterine cavity. |
| Column I | Column II | ||
| (a) | Legalisation of MTP in India | (i) | 2017 |
| (b) | Initiation of ‘family planning programs’ | (ii) | 1971 |
| (c) | India’s population reached 1.2 billion | (iii) | 2011 |
| (d) | MTP amendment act | (iv) | 1951 |
| (a) | (b) | (c) | (d) | |
| 1. | (iv) | (iii) | (i) | (ii) |
| 2. | (i) | (iii) | (iv) | (ii) |
| 3. | (ii) | (iv) | (iii) | (i) |
| 4. | (i) | (ii) | (iii) | (iv) |
| Column-I | Column-II | ||
| a. | (i) | Implant | |
| b. | ![]() |
(ii) | Copper T |
| c. | ![]() |
(iii) | Condom for male |
| d. | ![]() |
(iv) | Condom for female |
| Statement I: | Reproductive health refers to total well-being in all aspects of reproduction, i.e., physical, emotional, behavioural, and social. |
| Statement II: | USA was the first nation in the world to initiate various action plans at the national level towards attaining a reproductively healthy society. |