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India was amongst the first countries in the world to initiate action plans and pro-grammes at a national level to attain total reproductive health as a social goal. These programmes called ‘family planning’ were initiated in 1951 and were periodically assessed over the past decades. Improved programmes covering wider reproduction-related areas are currently in operation. Creating awareness among the people about various reproduction-related aspects and providing facilities and support for building up a reproductively healthy society are the major tasks under these programmes.

Question: 1

Which of the following is not a Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD)?

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  • Chlamydiasis
  • Filariasis
  • Genital herpes
  • Trichomoniasis
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

Filariasis is not an STD; it is transmitted by parasitic worms through mosquitoes. Other options are STDs.
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Question: 2

Which of the following statements is incorrect with respect to Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP)?

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  • They are considered safe during the first trimester.
  • It is legalized in India from 1971.
  • MTP can be performed even after 24 weeks with the opinion of 2 registered medical practitioners.MTP can be performed even after 24 weeks, but with the opinion of 2 registered medical practitioners on specific grounds.
  • About 20% of the total number of conceived pregnancies undergo MTP globally.
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The Correct Option is D

Solution and Explanation

The statement about 20% of conceived pregnancies undergoing MTP is incorrect. The percentage is much lower. MTP is mostly performed in the first trimester.
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Question: 3

Match List-I with List-II :
List-I
Various Assisted Reproductive Technologies		List-II
Process Involved
(A) ZIFT(III) Transferring of fertilised egg up to 8 blastomeres into fallopian tube
(B) ICSI(I) Formation of embryo in vitro by injecting sperm directly into ovum
(C) IUI(IV) Transfer of semen from a healthy donor into the uterus artificially
(D) IUT(II) Transferring of embryo with more than 8 blastomeres into the uterus
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

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  • (A) - (III), (B) - (I), (C) - (II), (D) - (IV)
  • (A) - (III), (B) - (I), (C) - (IV), (D) - (II)
  • (A) - (II), (B) - (III), (C) - (IV), (D) - (I)
  • (A) - (IV), (B) - (III), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

(A) ZIFT involves transferring fertilized egg (up to 8 blastomeres) into the fallopian tube.(B) ICSI involves injecting sperm directly into the ovum in vitro.(C) IUI refers to the artificial insemination of sperm into the uterus.(D) IUT involves transferring embryos with more than 8 blastomeres into the uterus.
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Question: 4

Which of the following methods of contraception is not meant for females?

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  • IUDs
  • Lactational amenorrhea
  • Vasectomy
  • Condoms
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

Vasectomy is a male sterilization procedure. Other methods are used by or for females.
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Question: 5

‘Saheli’ — an oral contraceptive pill, also known as the ‘Once a week’ pill, was developed by:

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  • AIIMS
  • NBRI
  • CDRI
  • NBPGR
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

‘Saheli,’ the once-a-week oral contraceptive pill, was developed by CDRI (Central Drug Research Institute) in India.
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