| Statement-A: | An ideal contraceptive should be user-friendly, easily available, effective and irreversible with no or least side-effects. |
| Statement-B: | An ideal contraceptive should in no way interfere with the sexual drive, desire and/or sexual act of the user. |
| 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 |
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
| (A) | Medical Termination of Pregnancy(MTP) during the first trimester is generally safe. |
| (B) | Generally, chances of conception are nil until the mother breastfeeds the infant for up to two years. |
| (C) | Intrauterine devices like copper-T are effective contraceptives. |
| (D) | Contraception pills may be taken up to one week after coitus to prevent conception. |
Which two of the above statements are correct?
1. B, C
2. C, D
3. A, C
4. A, B
| Assertion(A): | The surgical implants like 'Norplant' prevents pregnancy for about 5 years. |
| Reason(R): | Surgical implants releases synthetic progesterone steadily into the blood stream. |
| 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. | Both (A) and (R) are false. |
| Assertion(A): | Sterilisation is the terminal method in both males and females to prevent any more pregnancy. |
| Reason(R): | Vasectomy and tubectomy have poor reversibility. |
| 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. | Both (A) and (R) are false. |
| Assertion(A): | In India, IUDs like placement of Cu-Tis one of the most widely accepted method of contraception. |
| Reason(R): | Sterilisation process in females is called tubectomy. |
| 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. | Both (A) and (R) are false. |
| Assertion(A): | Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) cannot be prevented by the use of cervical cap and diaphragms. |
| Reason(R): | Birth control pill can prevent STD. |
| 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. | Both (A) and (R) are false. |
| (i) | IUDs may be non-medicated or medicated. |
| (ii) | An ideal contraceptive should interfere in coitus |
| (iii) | The contraceptive pill 'SAHELI' has very few side effects |
| (iv) | During lactational amenorrhoea, chances of failure of conception are almost nil upto six months following parturition |
| (v) | Removal of gonads is the best method of contraception |
| (i) | Cu-T prevents implantation |
| (ii) | Tubectomy produces semen without sperms |
| (iii) | Amniocentesis has been totally banned in India |
| (iv) | Oral pills inhibit ovulation and implantation |
| (v) | Progestin inhibits LH production |