Given below are four methods (A-D) and their modes of action (a-d) in achieving contraception. Select their correct matching from the four options that follow:
Method |
Mode of action |
||
A |
The pill |
a |
Prevents sperms from reaching the ovum |
B |
Condom |
b |
Prevents implantation |
C |
Vasectomy |
c |
Prevents ovulation |
D |
Copper - T |
d |
Semen contains no sperms |
Options: | A | B | C | D |
1. | c | a | d | b |
2. | d | a | b | c |
3. | c | d | a | b |
4. | b | c | a | d |
Consider the statements given below regarding contraception and answer as directed thereafter:
A. | Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) during the first trimester is generally safe |
B. | Generally, chances of conception are nil until the mother breast-feeds the infants up to two years |
C. | Intrauterine devices like copper-T are effective contraceptives |
D. | Contraception pills may be taken up to one week after coitus to prevent conception |
1. | B, C | 2. | C, D |
3. | A, C | 4. | A, B |
Contraceptive oral pills help in birth control by
1. killing the sperms in uterus
2. preventing implantation
3. preventing ovulation
4. both 2 and 3
Which of the following is correct regarding HIV, hepatitis B, gonorrhoea, and trichomoniasis?
1. | Trichomoniasis is an STD whereas others or not. |
2. | Gonorrhoea is a viral disease whereas others are bacterial. |
3. | HIV is a pathogen whereas others are diseases. |
4. | Hepatitis B has been eradicated completely whereas others have not. |
Saheli is an oral contraceptive pill that has very high contraceptive value with little side effects. It is because
1. it is taken once in a week
2. it contains synthetic progesterone
3. it contains centchroman
4. it decreases risk of cancer
Assertion (A): | Coitus interruptus has a high failure rate for a method of contraception. |
Reason (R): | The pre-ejaculate fluid secreted by bulbourethral glands is known to have sperms. |
1. | Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A). |
2. | Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A). |
3. | (A) is true but (R) is false. |
4. | Both (A) and (R) are false. |
Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A): | The population of India is still growing. |
Reason (R): | A rising birth rate and a falling death rate is responsible for this. |
1. | Both (A) and (R) are True and (R) is the correct explanation of (A). |
2. | Both (A) and (R) are True but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A). |
3. | (A) is True but (R) is False. |
4. | Both (A) and (R) are False. |
Assertion (A): | Lactational amenorrhea is temporary postnatal infertility that occurs when a woman is amenorrheic (not menstruating) and fully breastfeeding. |
Reason (R): | Breastfeeding delays the resumption of normal ovarian cycles by disrupting the pattern of pulsatile release of GnRH from the hypothalamus and hence LH from the pituitary. |
1. | Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A). |
2. | Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A). |
3. | (A) is true but (R) is false. |
4. | Both (A) and (R) are false. |
Assertion (A): | Copper containing IUDs are very effective for emergency contraception. |
Reason (R): | Copper ions are toxic to the sperms. |
1. | Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A). |
2. | Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A). |
3. | (A) is true but (R) is false. |
4. | Both (A) and (R) are false. |
Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A): | The combined oral contraceptive pill alters the menstrual cycle to eliminate ovulation and prevent pregnancy. |
Reason (R): | Progestogen negative feedback decreases the pulse frequency of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) release by the hypothalamus. |
1. | Both (A) and (R) are True and (R) is the correct explanation of (A). |
2. | Both (A) and (R) are True but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A). |
3. | (A) is True but (R) is False. |
4. | Both (A) and (R) are False. |