Class 12/Question Bank
Created by Titas Mallick
Biology Teacher • M.Sc. Botany • B.Ed. • CTET (CBSE) • CISCE Examiner
Created by Titas Mallick
Biology Teacher • M.Sc. Botany • B.Ed. • CTET (CBSE) • CISCE Examiner
Questions on Reproductive Health
Instructions: Choose the correct answer from the given options.
Reproductive health refers to a state of complete well-being in which aspect? a) Physical only b) Mental only c) Physical, mental, and social d) Social only
The RCH programs were initiated by the Government of India in which year? a) 1947 b) 1951 c) 1971 d) 1991
Which slogan was used to promote small family norms? a) "Hum Paanch Hamare Paanch" b) "Hum Do Hamare Do" c) "Hum Teen Hamare Teen" d) "Hum Char Hamare Char"
The legal marriageable age for females in India is: a) 16 years b) 18 years c) 21 years d) 25 years
Which of the following is a natural method of contraception? a) Condoms b) Rhythm method c) IUDs d) Pills
Lactational amenorrhea is effective for up to how many months? a) 3 months b) 6 months c) 9 months d) 12 months
Which hormone suppresses ovulation during lactational amenorrhea? a) Estrogen b) Progesterone c) Prolactin d) FSH
Condoms are made of: a) Plastic b) Rubber/latex c) Cotton d) Silk
Which IUD releases copper ions? a) Lippes Loop b) CuT c) Progestasert d) LNG-20
Combined oral contraceptive pills contain: a) Only progestogen b) Only estrogen c) Progestogen and estrogen d) Neither hormone
Saheli is developed by which institution? a) AIIMS b) CDRI, Lucknow c) ICMR d) WHO
How often is Saheli taken? a) Daily b) Weekly c) Monthly d) Yearly
Vasectomy involves cutting or tying of: a) Fallopian tubes b) Vas deferens c) Urethra d) Seminal vesicles
Tubectomy is performed on: a) Males b) Females c) Both d) None
MTP was legalized in India in which year? a) 1947 b) 1951 c) 1971 d) 1991
MTPs are safest during which trimester? a) First trimester b) Second trimester c) Third trimester d) All trimesters
Syphilis is caused by: a) Neisseria gonorrhoeae b) Treponema pallidum c) Chlamydia trachomatis d) Trichomonas vaginalis
Gonorrhoea is caused by: a) Neisseria gonorrhoeae b) Treponema pallidum c) Chlamydia trachomatis d) Trichomonas vaginalis
Which STD is caused by a virus? a) Syphilis b) Gonorrhoea c) Genital herpes d) Chlamydiasis
AIDS is caused by: a) HSV b) HPV c) HIV d) HBV
Trichomoniasis is caused by: a) Bacteria b) Virus c) Protozoa d) Fungus
PID stands for: a) Pelvic Inflammatory Disease b) Penile Inflammatory Disease c) Pubic Inflammatory Disease d) Pregnancy Inflammatory Disease
Amniocentesis is used for: a) Contraception b) Fetal sex determination c) STD detection d) Infertility treatment
Down's syndrome is a: a) Bacterial infection b) Viral infection c) Chromosomal abnormality d) Genetic disorder
Infertility is defined as inability to conceive after: a) 6 months b) 1-2 years c) 3 years d) 5 years
IVF stands for: a) In Vitro Fertilization b) In Vivo Fertilization c) Internal Vital Fertilization d) Induced Vital Fertilization
ZIFT stands for: a) Zygote Intrafallopian Transfer b) Zygote Internal Fallopian Transfer c) Zygote Induced Fallopian Transfer d) Zygote Inverted Fallopian Transfer
GIFT involves transfer of: a) Zygote b) Embryo c) Ovum d) Sperm
ICSI is used for males with: a) High sperm count b) Very low sperm count c) Normal sperm count d) No sperm
AI stands for: a) Artificial Insemination b) Artificial Intelligence c) Artificial Implantation d) Artificial Injection
The rhythm method involves avoiding coitus from day: a) 5 to 12 b) 10 to 17 c) 15 to 22 d) 20 to 27
Coitus interruptus is also known as: a) Rhythm method b) Withdrawal method c) Barrier method d) Hormonal method
Diaphragms are used with: a) Spermicidal creams b) Antibiotics c) Hormones d) Vitamins
Multiload 375 is a type of: a) Condom b) Pill c) IUD d) Implant
Progestasert releases: a) Copper b) Estrogen c) Progestogen d) Testosterone
Mini-pills contain only: a) Estrogen b) Progestogen c) Testosterone d) Prolactin
Sterilization methods are: a) Reversible b) Irreversible c) Temporary d) Conditional
The first trimester of pregnancy is up to: a) 8 weeks b) 12 weeks c) 16 weeks d) 20 weeks
Female foeticide is: a) Legal b) Illegal c) Optional d) Recommended
Chlamydiasis is caused by: a) Chlamydia trachomatis b) Neisseria gonorrhoeae c) Treponema pallidum d) Trichomonas vaginalis
Genital warts are caused by: a) HSV b) HPV c) HIV d) HBV
Hepatitis B is caused by: a) HSV b) HPV c) HIV d) HBV
Turner's syndrome affects: a) Males only b) Females only c) Both d) Neither
Klinefelter's syndrome affects: a) Males only b) Females only c) Both d) Neither
Haemophilia is a: a) Chromosomal abnormality b) Genetic disorder c) Bacterial infection d) Viral infection
Sickle-cell anemia is detected by: a) Blood test b) Urine test c) Amniocentesis d) X-ray
Cystic fibrosis is a: a) Chromosomal abnormality b) Genetic disorder c) Bacterial infection d) Viral infection
IUT stands for: a) Intra Uterine Transfer b) Internal Uterine Transfer c) Induced Uterine Transfer d) Inverted Uterine Transfer
IUI stands for: a) Intra Uterine Insemination b) Internal Uterine Insemination c) Induced Uterine Insemination d) Inverted Uterine Insemination
Test-tube baby program is also known as: a) GIFT b) ZIFT c) IVF d) ICSI
Copper-releasing IUDs suppress: a) Ovulation b) Sperm motility c) Implantation d) Menstruation
Hormone-releasing IUDs make the uterus: a) Suitable for implantation b) Unsuitable for implantation c) Neutral for implantation d) Selective for implantation
The cervix becomes hostile to sperm due to: a) Copper ions b) Hormones c) Antibiotics d) Vitamins
Lippes Loop is a: a) Medicated IUD b) Non-medicated IUD c) Copper-releasing IUD d) Hormone-releasing IUD
Cu7 is a: a) Non-medicated IUD b) Copper-releasing IUD c) Hormone-releasing IUD d) Barrier method
LNG-20 releases: a) Copper b) Estrogen c) Progestogen d) Testosterone
Oral contraceptives inhibit: a) Ovulation only b) Implantation only c) Sperm entry only d) All of the above
Saheli is a: a) Steroidal preparation b) Non-steroidal preparation c) Antibiotic d) Vitamin
Implants are effective for: a) Short periods b) Longer periods c) One cycle d) One week
The vas deferens carries: a) Sperm b) Ovum c) Hormones d) Blood
Fallopian tubes carry: a) Sperm only b) Ovum only c) Both sperm and ovum d) Neither
Unwanted pregnancies can result from: a) Unprotected intercourse b) Contraceptive failure c) Rape d) All of the above
Second-trimester abortions are: a) Safer than first-trimester b) Riskier than first-trimester c) Equally safe d) Not possible
Early symptoms of STDs include: a) Itching b) Fluid discharge c) Slight pain d) All of the above
Many STD-infected persons are: a) Symptomatic b) Asymptomatic c) Severely ill d) Hospitalized
Ectopic pregnancy is a complication of: a) Contraception b) Pregnancy c) Untreated STDs d) Menstruation
Stillbirths can result from: a) Contraception b) Pregnancy c) Untreated STDs d) Menstruation
Monogamy means: a) Multiple partners b) Single partner c) No partners d) Unknown partners
Contaminated needles can transmit: a) STDs b) Nutrients c) Vitamins d) Minerals
Contaminated razors can transmit: a) STDs through blood b) Nutrients c) Vitamins d) Minerals
Amniotic fluid surrounds: a) Mother b) Developing embryo c) Placenta d) Uterus
Fetal cells are cultured to analyze: a) DNA b) RNA c) Chromosomes d) Proteins
Down's syndrome is detected by: a) Blood test b) Urine test c) Amniocentesis d) X-ray
Sex determination tests are: a) Legal b) Illegal c) Optional d) Recommended
Infertility causes can be in: a) Male only b) Female only c) Both male and female d) Neither
Blocked fallopian tubes cause infertility in: a) Males b) Females c) Both d) Neither
Low sperm count affects: a) Males b) Females c) Both d) Neither
Fertilization in IVF occurs: a) Inside the body b) Outside the body c) In the uterus d) In the fallopian tubes
In vitro means: a) Inside the body b) Outside the body c) In the uterus d) In the fallopian tubes
Zygote has how many blastomeres? a) 1 b) 2-8 c) More than 8 d) 16
Early embryo has how many blastomeres? a) 1 b) Up to 8 c) More than 8 d) 16
ZIFT transfers zygote into: a) Uterus b) Fallopian tube c) Ovary d) Vagina
IUT transfers embryo into: a) Uterus b) Fallopian tube c) Ovary d) Vagina
GIFT is used for females who cannot: a) Conceive b) Produce ova c) Menstruate d) Lactate
ICSI directly injects sperm into: a) Uterus b) Fallopian tube c) Ovum d) Vagina
Semen in AI is collected from: a) Husband only b) Donor only c) Both husband and donor d) Neither
IUI injects semen into: a) Vagina b) Uterus c) Fallopian tube d) Ovary
ART techniques are: a) Cheap b) Expensive c) Free d) Subsidized
ART requires: a) Basic facilities b) Specialized facilities c) Home care d) No facilities
Population explosion occurred after: a) Early 20th century b) Mid-20th century c) Late 20th century d) 21st century
Population explosion is due to: a) High birth rate only b) Low death rate only c) High birth rate and low death rate d) Low birth rate and high death rate
Scarcity of resources is a consequence of: a) Population explosion b) Contraception c) Sterilization d) ART
Environmental degradation is caused by: a) Population explosion b) Contraception c) Sterilization d) ART
Education is important for: a) Population control b) Reproductive health c) STD prevention d) All of the above
Qualified doctors are needed for: a) Contraception b) STD treatment c) ART d) All of the above
Complete treatment is important for: a) STDs b) Contraception c) Population control d) All of the above
Awareness programs are needed for: a) Reproductive health b) STD prevention c) Population control d) All of the above
Reproductive health improves: a) Maternal health only b) Child health only c) Both maternal and child health d) Neither
Responsible parenthood enables: a) Informed decisions b) Family planning c) Child spacing d) All of the above
RCH programs aim to create: a) Awareness b) Facilities c) Support d) All of the above
Instructions: Answer in one word or one sentence.
Instructions: Answer in 2-3 sentences.
Instructions: Answer in 4-5 sentences with proper explanations.
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