What is true for an ideal contraceptive? 
a. It should be user-friendly 
b. It should be easily available 
c. It should be ineffective and reversible with the least side effects 
d. It should interfere with the sexual act of the user 
Choose the correct option:
1. a and b 
2. b and c 
3. c and d 
4. a and d 

Subtopic:  Introduction | Contraception: Natural Methods | Contraception: Barrier Methods & IUDs |
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Given below are four contraceptive methods and their modes of action. Select the correct match:
S. No. Method S. No. Mode of action
a) Condom (i) Ovum not able to reach Fallopian tube
b) Vasectomy (ii) Prevents ovulation
c) Pill (iii) Prevents sperm reaching the cervix
d) Tubectomy (iv) Semen contains no sperms
1. a) - (i) b) - (ii) c) - (iii) d) - (iv)
2. a) - (iii) b) - (ii) c) - (iv) d) - (i)
3. a) - (iii) b) - (iv) c) - (ii) d) - (i)
4. a) - (iv) b) - (i) c) - (iii) d) - (ii)
Subtopic:  Contraception: Barrier Methods & IUDs |
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Statement I: Oral contraceptive pills are a safeguard against AIDS and sexual diseases besides checking pregnancy.
Statement II: Copper-T is a physical barrier preventing the body fluid of two partners to come in contact.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
1. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
2. Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.
3. Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.
4. Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.
Subtopic:  Contraception: Barrier Methods & IUDs |
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Assertion(A): Amniocentesis is banned.
Reason(R): Amniocentesis gives information about foetal abnormalities.
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.
Subtopic:  Medical Termination of Pregnancy |
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Assertion(A): Periodic abstinence is a natural method, where couples abstain from coitus.
Reason(R): Coitus from day 5-10 of menstruation should be avoided, because this is the time of ovulation.
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.
Subtopic:  Contraception: Barrier Methods & IUDs |
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Assertion(A): Women are at the peak of conception on the 14th day of ovulation.
Reason(R): Vasectomy is a method normally employed to avoid conception in females.
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.
Subtopic:  Contraception: Barrier Methods & IUDs |
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Assertion(A): 'Chronic villus sampling' technique has advantage over amniocentesis.
Reason(R): It is performed between 8th to 12th week of pregnancy.
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.
Subtopic:  Medical Termination of Pregnancy | Sexually Transmitted Infections |
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Assertion(A): Vaults and cervical caps are made of rubber.
Reason(R): These contraceptives are inserted into female reproductive tracts to cover cervix before coitus.
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.
Subtopic:  Contraception: Barrier Methods & IUDs |
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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.
Subtopic:  Contraception: Barrier Methods & IUDs | Hormonal Contraceptives, Emergency Contraception & Terminal Methods |
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Assertion(A): MTPs are considered relatively safe during the first trimester.
Reason(R): Government of India has legalised MTP in 1971 as a method of contraception.
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.
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