In the tubectomy procedure, a small part of the ________ is removed or tied up.

[Reproductive-Health] [class-xii ]

• Uterus
• Ovary
• Cervix
• Fallopian tube
Correct Option: D  [ Fallopian tube ]

Remark: In tubectomy, the sterilisation procedure in the female, a small part of the fallopian tube is removed or tied up to block gamete transport.

What is the major drawback of surgical methods of contraception like vasectomy and tubectomy?

[Reproductive-Health] [class-xii ]

• They are not very effective
• Their reversibility is very poor
• They have significant side-effects
• They need to be repeated monthly
Correct Option: B  [ Their reversibility is very poor ]

Remark: Surgical methods like vasectomy and tubectomy are highly effective, but their reversibility is very poor, which is why they are considered a terminal method.

Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) was legalised by the Government of India in which year?

[Reproductive-Health] [class-xii ]

• 1951
• 1971
• 1981
• 2001
Correct Option: B  [ 1971 ]

Remark: The Government of India legalised MTP in 1971 with some strict conditions to avoid its misuse, such as for illegal female foeticides.

MTPs are considered relatively safe during which period of pregnancy?

[Reproductive-Health] [class-xii ]

• First trimester (up to 12 weeks)
• Second trimester (13 to 24 weeks)
• Third trimester (25 weeks onwards)
• Any time during pregnancy
Correct Option: A  [ First trimester (up to 12 weeks) ]

Remark: MTPs are considered relatively safe during the first trimester, which is up to 12 weeks of pregnancy. Second-trimester abortions are much riskier.

According to the MTP (Amendment) Act, 2017, for a pregnancy between 12 and 24 weeks, the opinion of how many registered medical practitioners is required for termination?

[Reproductive-Health] [class-xii ]

• One
• Two
• Three
• A panel of specialists
Correct Option: B  [ Two ]

Remark: If the pregnancy has lasted more than 12 weeks but fewer than 24 weeks, two registered medical practitioners must be of the opinion that the required grounds for termination exist.

Which of the following is NOT a term used for infections transmitted through sexual intercourse?

[Reproductive-Health] [class-xii ]

• Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI)
• Venereal Diseases (VD)
• Reproductive Tract Infections (RTI)
• Congenital Diseases (CD)
Correct Option: D  [ Congenital Diseases (CD) ]

Remark: Infections or diseases transmitted through sexual intercourse are collectively called sexually transmitted infections (STI), venereal diseases (VD), or reproductive tract infections (RTI). Congenital diseases are present from birth.

Among the common STIs, which one is mentioned as the most dangerous?

[Reproductive-Health] [class-xii ]

• Gonorrhoea
• Syphilis
• Genital Warts
• HIV infection
Correct Option: D  [ HIV infection ]

Remark: Among the common STIs listed, HIV infection is mentioned as the most dangerous.

Which of the following STIs are mentioned as NOT being completely curable?

[Reproductive-Health] [class-xii ]

• Hepatitis-B, genital herpes, and HIV infections
• Gonorrhoea and Syphilis
• Chlamydiasis and Trichomoniasis
• All STIs are completely curable
Correct Option: A  [ Hepatitis-B, genital herpes, and HIV infections ]

Remark: The source states that except for hepatitis-B, genital herpes and HIV infections, other sexually transmitted diseases are completely curable if detected early and treated properly.

Untreated STIs can lead to complications later in life. What does PID stand for?

[Reproductive-Health] [class-xii ]

• Pelvic Inflammation Disorder
• Pelvic Inflammatory Diseases
• Primary Infection Disease
• Perineal Inflammatory Diseases
Correct Option: B  [ Pelvic Inflammatory Diseases ]

Remark: Later complications of STIs could include pelvic inflammatory diseases (PID), abortions, still births, ectopic pregnancies, infertility or even cancer of the reproductive tract.

The incidence of STIs is reported to be very high among persons in which age group?

[Reproductive-Health] [class-xii ]

• 5-14 years
• 15-24 years
• 25-40 years
• 41-60 years
Correct Option: B  [ 15-24 years ]

Remark: Though all persons are vulnerable to STIs, their incidences are reported to be very high among persons in the age group of 15-24 years.