The sterilisation procedure in the female is called '________'.
Tubectomy is the surgical sterilisation for females, where a section of the fallopian tube is removed or tied to prevent the ovum from meeting the sperm.
Question 132 of 187
📘 CLASS XII
In tubectomy, a small part of the ________ is removed or tied up.
The tubectomy procedure involves blocking gamete transport by removing or tying up a small part of the fallopian tube.
Question 133 of 187
📘 CLASS XII
Surgical contraceptive techniques are highly effective but their ________ is very poor.
A major consideration for surgical sterilisation methods is that while they are highly effective, their reversibility is very poor, making them a permanent choice for most people.
Question 134 of 187
📘 CLASS XII
Intentional or voluntary termination of pregnancy before full term is called ________ or induced abortion.
Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP), also known as induced abortion, is the intentional termination of a pregnancy before the foetus is viable.
Question 135 of 187
📘 CLASS XII
Nearly 45 to 50 ________ MTPs are performed in a year all over the world.
Globally, an estimated 45 to 50 million Medical Terminations of Pregnancy are performed each year.
Question 136 of 187
📘 CLASS XII
Government of India legalised MTP in the year ________ with some strict conditions to avoid its misuse.
The Government of India legalized Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) in 1971, imposing strict conditions to prevent misuse, particularly for female foeticide.
Question 137 of 187
📘 CLASS XII
MTPs are considered relatively safe during the ________ trimester, i.e., up to 12 weeks of pregnancy.
Medical terminations of pregnancy are considered safest for the woman when performed during the first trimester (up to 12 weeks of gestation). Abortions in the second trimester carry significantly higher risks.
Question 138 of 187
📘 CLASS XII
According to the MTP (Amendment) Act, 2017, termination within the first 12 weeks of pregnancy requires the opinion of ________ registered medical practitioner.
The MTP (Amendment) Act, 2017 stipulates that for terminating a pregnancy within the first 12 weeks, the opinion of one registered medical practitioner is required.
Question 139 of 187
📘 CLASS XII
For a pregnancy between 12 and 24 weeks, the MTP Act requires the opinion of ________ registered medical practitioners for termination.
If the pregnancy has lasted more than 12 weeks but fewer than 24 weeks, the opinion of two registered medical practitioners is necessary for termination.
Question 140 of 187
📘 CLASS XII
Infections transmitted through sexual intercourse are collectively called STIs or venereal diseases (VD) or ________.
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are also known by other names, including venereal diseases (VD) and reproductive tract infections (RTI).
