The main drawback of the surgical methods for birth control is:
1. They are poorly reversible
2. They are very expensive
3. Post operative rest period is very long
4. The surgery carries great risks of morbidity and mortality
Intentional or voluntary termination of pregnancy before full term is called:
1. Contraception
2. Spontaneous abortion
3. Induced abortion
4. Feticide
The government of India legalized MTP in:
1. | 1951 | 2. | 1971 |
3. | 1975 | 4. | 1977 |
MTP is considered relatively safe up to ____ weeks of pregnancy.
1. 12
2. 16
3. 20
4. 24
Which of the following techniques is banned by law in India for pre-natal sex determination?
1. | Laparoscopy | 2. | Amniocentesis |
3. | Hysteroscopy | 4. | MRI and CT scan |
Which of the following STIs is not caused by a virus?
1. | Genital herpes | 2. | Genital warts |
3. | HIV | 4. | Syphilis |
Consider the given sexually transmitted infections:
Gonorrhoea, Syphilis, Genital herpes, Chlamydiasis, Genital warts, Trichomoniasis, Hepatitis – B, HIV
How many of these diseases are caused by bacteria?
1. 2
2. 3
3. 4
4. 1
Identify a sexually transmitted disease amongst the following that is completely curable.
1. HIV
2. Hepatitis B
3. Genital herpes
4. Trichomoniasis
The incidence of sexually transmitted infections is reported to be very high among persons in the age group of:
1. | 15 – 24 years |
2. | 25 – 34 years |
3. | 35 – 44 years |
4. | 45 – 54 years |
Which of the following is not useful in the prevention of the spread of STDs?
1. | Avoid sex with unknown partners/ multiple partners |
2. | Use of condoms during coitus |
3. | Early diagnosis and treatment |
4. | Use of IUDs |