Given below are statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R. Assertion A: Nephrons are of two types: Cortical & Juxta medullary, based on their relative position in cortex and
medulla. Reason R: Juxta medullary nephrons have short loop of Henle whereas, cortical nephrons have longer loop of Henle.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Given below are two statements: Statement I: Vas deferens receives a duct from seminal vesicle and opens into urethra as the ejaculatory duct. Statement II: The cavity of the cervix is called cervical canal which along with vagina forms birth canal.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R. Assertion A: Endometrium is necessary for implantation of blastocyst. Reason R: In the absence of fertilization, the corpus luteum degenerates that causes disintegration of endometrium.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Which of the following statements are correct regarding female reproductive cycle?
A. In non-primate mammals cyclical changes during
reproduction are called oestrus cycle.
B. First menstrual cycle begins at puberty and is called menopause.
C. Lack of menstruation may be indicative of pregnancy.
D. Cyclic menstruation extends between menarche and menopause.
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R. Assertion A: Amniocentesis for sex determination is one of the strategies of Reproductive and Child Health Care Programme. Reason R: Ban on amniocentesis checks increasing menace of female foeticide.
In the light of the above statements. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Explanation:
Statement A is false. The Reproductive and Child Health (RCH) Programme focuses on reproductive health services, but amniocentesis for sex determination is not listed as one of its strategies. Statement R is true: there is a ban on prenatal sex determination tests to curb female foeticide, which NCERT discusses as a measure to protect girl child and ensure gender equality.
🧠 Did You Know?
NCERT emphasizes preventing sex determination tests to stop female foeticide, aligning with the aim of promoting reproductive health and gender equality.
💡 NCERT Memory Line:
Ban on prenatal sex determination is a key policy to curb female foeticide under reproductive health initiatives.
