Reproductive Health Test

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Reproductive Health Test - 3

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Question 1
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Which of the following statements are correct?
(i) Family planning programmes were initiated in 1951
(ii) According to WHO, reproductive health means total well being in the physical, social, behavioural and emotional aspects of reproduction
(iii) Saheli was developed at CDRI in Lucknow
(iv) Amniocentesis should not be banned as it is a foetal sex determination test

A
(i) and (ii)

B
(ii) and (iii)

C
(i), (ii) and (iii)

D
(iii) and (iv)

Solution

In India, family planning programmes were initiated in 1951 at a national level to attain total reproductive health as a social goal. According to World Health Organization (WHO), reproductive health means total well-being of an individual in the physical, social behavioural and emotional aspects of reproduction "Saheli', an oral contraceptive pill for the females was developed by scientists at Central Drug Research Institute (CDRI) in Lucknow. Amniocentesis is being misused to determine the sex of the foetus and kill the normal female foetuses. Therefore, it should be legally banned to avoid female foeticide
Question 2
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Amniocentesis is a technique used to

A
Determine errors in amino acid metabolism in embryo

B
Pin point specific cardiac ailments in embryo

C
Determine any hereditary genetic abnormality in embryo

D
All of these

Solution

Amniocentesis is a foetal sex determination and cells of disorder test based on the chromosomal pattern in the cells of amniotic fluid surrounding the developing embryo. Amniotic fluid containing cells from the skin of the foetus and other sources is withdrawn with a syringe. These cells are then examined to detect certain biochemical, enzymatic and hereditary genetic abnormalities in embryo. But nowadays, it is being misused to determine the sex of the foetus so that the female foetus may be aborted.
Question 3
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Reproductive health in society can be improved by
(i) Introduction of sex education is schools
(ii) Increased medical assistance
(iii) Awareness about contraception and STDs
(iv) Equal opportunities to male and female child
(v) Encouraging myths and misconceptions"

A
(i), (ii), (iii), (iv), (v)

B
(i), (ii), (iv), (v)

C
(i), (ii), (iii), (iv)

D
(ii), (v)

Solution

Introduction of sex eduction in school should also be encouraged to provide right information to the young so as to discourage children from believing in myths and having misconceptions about sex related aspects.
Question 4
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RCH stands for

A
Routine check-up of health

B
Reproduction cum hygiene

C
Reversible contraceptive hazards

D
Reproductive and child health care

Solution

The Reproductive and Child Health (RCH) Programme was launched in October 1997. The main aim of the programme is to reduce infant, child and maternal death rates.
Question 5
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Read the given statements and select the correct option.
Statement 1: CVS technique is advantageous over Amniocentesis.
Statement 2: CVS is done during 8th to 10th week of pregnancy when abortion is safe for woman.

A
Both statements 1 and 2 are correct and statement 2 is the correct explanation of statement 1

B
Both statements 1 and 2 are correct and statement 2 is noy the correct explanation of statement 1

C
Statement 1 is correct and statement 2 is incorrect

D
Both statements 1 and 2 are incorrect

Solution

CVS (chorionic villi sampling) is a technique for detecting foetal disorders during early pregnancy. In this technique, a doctor inserts a narrow, flexible tube the mother's vagina and cervix into the uterus and with chorionic villi from the placenta. The cells of chorionic villi are then examined for various disorders. Faster resulta advantage over amniocentesis. Another advantage is a CVS is done early, between 8th to 10th week of preganacy when abortion is safe for woman.