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Family planning programme was invented in

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  1. 1981

  2. 1972

  3. 1962

  4. 1951

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

India was the first country in the world to establish a government family planning programme way back in 1951 . This programme not only benefits the parents , but also the nation's health . This programme created a awareness among the people about the use of contraceptives , avoiding forced abortions & various types of sexually transmitted diseases . 

So the correct option is '1951' .

Which of the following is useful in maintaining the reproductive health?

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  1. Sex education

  2. Birth control devices

  3. Medical facilities

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sex education at a proper age is very important so as to maintain a healthy reproductive society. Also we need proper medical facilities & good knowledge of birth control devices to maintain the same 

So, the correct answer is 'All of the above' 

The average number of children that would be borne to a female during her lifetime is called

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  1. Natality

  2. Birth rate

  3. Population growth

  4. Total fertility rate

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The total number of children born or likely to be born to a woman in her lifetime if she were subject to the prevailing rate of age-specific fertility in the population is called as Total fertility rate.

So, the correct answer to the question is 'Total fertility rate'.

Which of the following is high in early marriage?

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  1. MMR

  2. BMR

  3. IMR

  4. Both A and C

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

IMR & MMR refer to the infant mortality rate & the maternal mortality rate respectively. While the BMR is the is the basal metabolic rate, which is the rate of energy expenditure by the body . In early marriage, since the age of the female partner is low, IMR and MMR is high

 So, the correct answer is 'Both A and C'

Which of the following two statements are correct?


(i) Medical termination of pregnancy (MTP) during the first trimester is generally safe.
(ii) Generally, chances of conception are nil until the mother breast-feeds the infant for up to two years.
(iii) Intrauterine devices like copper-I are effective contraceptives.
(iv) Contraception pills may be taken up to one week after coitus to prevent conception.

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  1. (i) and (iii)

  2. (i) and (ii)

  3. (ii) and (iii)

  4. (iii) and (iv)

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

  • MTP (Medical Termination of Pregnancy) is done to get rid of unwanted pregnancies. It is generally safe up to the first trimester (12 weeks). 
  • CuT (intrauterine device) is an effective contraceptive. Cu ions released by it suppress sperm motility and the fertilising capacity of the sperms. Generally, chances of conception are nil until the mother breast-feeds the infant up to 6 months. 
  • Contraceptive pills have to be taken daily for 21 days starting within the first five days of the menstrual cycle. After a gap of 7 days, it has to be repeated. 
  • Emergency contraceptive pills can be taken within 72 hours of unprotected copulation to prevent pregnancy.

Following statements are given regarding MTP. Choose the correct options given below.
(i) MTP's are generally advised during first trimester.
(ii) MTP's are used as a contraceptive method.
(iii) MTP's are always surgical.
(iv) MTP's require the assistance of qualified medical personnel.

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  1. (ii) and (iii)

  2. (i) and (iii)

  3. (i) and (iv)

  4. (i) and (ii)

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:
Voluntary termination of pregnancy before full term is called Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP). It is less riskier during first trimester (upto 12th week) and requires assistance of qualified medical personnel. It can also be induced using chemical drugs. Mifepristone + prostaglandin are examples of this. These drugs are taken only in the supervision of qualified medical personnel.
So, the correct answer is '(i) and (iv)'.

According to the Medical Termination of Pregnancy(Amendment) Act, 2017 pregnancy may be terminated only below .......... weeks of maternal age with the opinion of a registered medical practitioner

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  1. 13 weeks

  2. 14 weeks

  3. 24 weeks

  4. 12 weeks

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

According to the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Act, 2017 pregnancy may be terminated only below 12 weeks of maternal age with the opinion of a registered medical practitioner . After 12 weeks , abortions will only be carried out on the grounds of a serious risk to the health or the life of the mother .  Also there is a list of guidelines setup by the the medical termination act of 1971 which one has to follow while doing the same . 

So the  correct option is '12 weeks' .

In which of the following case/s, it is legal to terminate a pregnancy after 12 weeks of maternal age?

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  1. The continuation of the pregnancy would involve a risk to the life of the pregnant woman

  2. There is a substantial risk that if the child was born, he/she would suffer from such physical or mental abnormalities as to be seriously handicapped

  3. To avoid possible pregnancy due to rape

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:
The medical termination act of 1971 gives allows abortions only under the following conditions 
  • A risk to the life of the pregnant woman 
  • A risk of grave injury to her mental or physical health 
  • If the pregnancy is caused by rape 
  • If the unborn suffer from chromosomal or genetic abnormalities 
  • Failure of the contraceptive used by the couple 
  • So the correct options are both 'The continuation of the pregnancy would involve a risk to the life of the pregnant woman'  & 'There is a substantial risk that if the child was born, he/she would suffer from such physical or mental abnormalities as to be seriously handicapped'.

In India, medical termination act was enforced in

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  1. 1971

  2. 1972

  3. 1951

  4. 2005

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The medical termination act of 1971 gives allows abortions only under the following conditions 

  • A risk to life of the pregnant woman 
  • A risk of grave injury to her mental or physical health 
  • If the pregnancy is caused by rape 
  • If the unborn suffers from chromosomal or genetic abnormalities 

Failure of the contraceptive used by the couple 

So the correct option is  '1971'  .

Which of the following is an aim of medical termination act?

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  1. To improve maternal health

  2. To de-criminalize the abortion seeker

  3. Both A and B

  4. To decrease population

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:
The medical termination act of 1971 gives allows abortions only under the following conditions 
  • A risk to life of the pregnant woman 
  • A risk of grave injury to her mental or physical health 
  • If the pregnancy is caused by rape 
  • If the unborn suffers from chromosomal or genetic abnormalities 
Failure of the contraceptive used by the couple 
If any of these condition is not met , the MTP is considered to be illegal . So the correct option is 'both A & B'  .