Reproductive Health — DPP 3

20 NEET questions from Reproductive Health, with answers and explanations. Attempt it as a timed test to get scoring, accuracy breakdown and mistake tracking.

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1
Choose the incorrect statement w.r.t population explosion.
  1. A In 1947, Indian population was approximately 350 million.
  2. B According to the 2011 census report, the population growth rate was still around $0.7%$.
  3. C In May 2000, population in India crossed 1 billion.
  4. D In 2000, world population reached close to 6 billion
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Correct answer: B

According to the 2011 census report, the population growth rate in India was around 2%.
2
Identify the odd one w.r.t. methods of contraception.
  1. A Periodic abstinence
  2. B Lactational amenorrhea
  3. C Vasectomy
  4. D Coitus interruptus
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Correct answer: C

Periodic abstinence, lactational amenorrhea and coitus interruptus are natural methods of contraception. Surgical methods include vasectomy and tubectomy in males and females respectively.
3
Assertion (A): Use of condom is safeguard against AIDS and sexual disease beside checking pregnancy.
Reason (R): Certain contraceptives are planted under the skin of upper arm to prevent pregnancy.
  1. A Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, and Reason (R) is a correct explanation of Assertion (A).
  2. B Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not a correct explanation of Assertion (A).
  3. C Assertion (A) is true and Reason (R) is false.
  4. D Assertion (A) is false and Reason (R) is true.
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Correct answer: B

4
Which of the following are hormone releasing IUDs?
  1. A Progestasert
  2. B LNG-20
  3. C Lippes loop
  4. D Both (1) and (2)
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Correct answer: D

5
According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), reproductive health means a total well-being in all aspects of reproduction, that is;
  1. A Physical
  2. B Social
  3. C Emotional and behavioural
  4. D All of these
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Correct answer: D

6
Which is 'once a week' pill?
  1. A Saheli
  2. B Mala-D
  3. C Mala-N
  4. D Both (1) and (3)
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Correct answer: A

7
Which of the following can be taken as characteristic demographic features of the developing countries?
(a) High fertility rate
(b) Rapidly rising mortality rate
(c) High number of individuals of very 'young age'
(d) Rapid population growth
(e) Rapidly falling mortality rate
(f) High number of 'old age' individuals
  1. A (a), (b), (c), (d)
  2. B (a), (c), (d), (e)
  3. C (a), (b), (c), (e)
  4. D (a), (b), (d), (e)
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Correct answer: B

Developing countries have a rapidly growing population as they have much larger number of young people. Mortality rate has fallen in many countries due to improved personal hygiene, sanitation and modern medicines.
8
Read the following statements.
a. Medical termination of pregnancy during second trimester is always safe.
b. The test-tube baby programme include zygote intrafallopian transfer technique.
c. The females who cannot produce ovum are recommended for gamete intra-fallopian transfer technique.
d. Copper-releasing Intra Uterine Devices release Cu ions for increased phagocytosis of sperms.
Choose the option with correct statements.
  1. A Only a & b
  2. B Only c & d
  3. C Only a
  4. D Only b, c & d
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Correct answer: D

MTP is generally safe during first trimester.
9
"Saheli", an oral contraceptive for females, was developed by;
  1. A AIIMS, Delhi
  2. B IICB, Kolkata
  3. C SGPGI, Lucknow
  4. D CDRI, Lucknow
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Correct answer: D

10
The problem of the population explosion can also be tackled by;
  1. A statutory raising of marriageable age of the male to 21 years and that of females to 18 years.
  2. B incentives given to the couples with small families.
  3. C statutory ban on marriages.
  4. D Both (1) and (2)
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Correct answer: D

11
Which of the following methods is used during abortion?
  1. A Vacuum aspiration
  2. B Infusion of a saline solution / antiseptics
  3. C Scraping
  4. D All of these
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Correct answer: D

Different methods are adopted depending upon the stage of pregnancy.
12
Assertion (A): Lactational amenorrhea is absence of menstruation during intense lactation.
Reason (R): This method has been reported to be effective only upto a maximum period of one year following parturition.
  1. A Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, and Reason (R) is a correct explanation of Assertion (A).
  2. B Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not a correct explanation of Assertion (A).
  3. C Assertion (A) is true and Reason (R) is false.
  4. D Assertion (A) is false and Reason (R) is true.
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Correct answer: C

13
Assertion (A): Diseases that are transmitted through sexual intercourse are collectively called STDs.
Reason (R): STDs could lead to complications later, which include pelvic inflammatory diseases, abortion, still birth, ectopic pregnancy, infertility, or even cancer of reproductive tract.
  1. A Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, and Reason (R) is a correct explanation of Assertion (A).
  2. B Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not a correct explanation of Assertion (A).
  3. C Assertion (A) is true and Reason (R) is false.
  4. D Assertion (A) is false and Reason (R) is true.
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Correct answer: B

14
The first nation in the world to initiate various action plans at national level towards attaining a reproductively healthy society is;
  1. A India
  2. B China
  3. C USA
  4. D Norway
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Correct answer: A

15
Which of the following is an example of a sexually transmitted infection that is completely curable if detected early?
  1. A HIV
  2. B Genital herpes
  3. C Gonorrhea
  4. D Hepatitis-B
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Correct answer: C

16
According to 2011 census, the population growth rate was;
  1. A 2 percent
  2. B More than 2 percent
  3. C Less than 2 percent
  4. D 3 percent
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Correct answer: C

17
These programmes called 'family planning' were initiated in ________.
  1. A 1953
  2. B 1952
  3. C 1951
  4. D 1961
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Correct answer: C

18
Primary steps that can be taken towards attaining reproductive health are;
A. Counselling and creating awareness among people about reproductive organs, adolescence and associated changes.
B. Safe and hygienic sexual practices.
C. Creating awareness about STDs including AIDS, etc.
D. Ban on MTP and amniocentesis.
  1. A A and B
  2. B B and C
  3. C A, B, and C
  4. D All of these
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Correct answer: C

19
Amniocentesis is employed for determining;
  1. A cardiac ailments of embryo.
  2. B hereditary abnormality in embryo.
  3. C errors in amino acid metabolism in embryo.
  4. D All of these
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Correct answer: B

20
An ideal contraceptive should be
  1. A User-friendly and easily available
  2. B Effective
  3. C Reversible with no or minimum side effects
  4. D All of these
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Correct answer: D

An ideal contraceptive should be user-friendly, easily available, effective and with minimum side effects. It should also be easily reversed.

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