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1. Amniocentesis is a technique primarily used for:
A. Prenatal sex determination and detection of certain genetic disorders
B. Contraception
C. Increasing fertility
D. Treating infertility directly
Answer: A. Prenatal sex determination and detection of certain genetic disorders
Explanation: Amniocentesis analyzes fetal cells present in amniotic fluid to detect chromosomal or genetic abnormalities.
2. The full form of the assisted reproductive technique IVF is:
A. In Vitro Fertilization
B. Intra Vaginal Fertilization
C. In Vivo Fertilization
D. Intra Vitro Fusion
Answer: A. In Vitro Fertilization
Explanation: IVF involves fertilizing an egg with sperm outside the body ('in vitro', literally 'in glass').
3. Copper-T is a well-known example of a(n):
A. Intrauterine device (IUD)
B. Oral contraceptive pill
C. Barrier method
D. Surgical contraceptive method
Answer: A. Intrauterine device (IUD)
Explanation: Copper-T is inserted into the uterus and prevents pregnancy mainly through the spermicidal action of released copper ions.
4. Saheli, a widely known oral contraceptive in India, is classified as a:
A. Non-steroidal oral contraceptive
B. Barrier contraceptive
C. Type of IUD
D. Injectable contraceptive
Answer: A. Non-steroidal oral contraceptive
Explanation: Saheli is notable for being a once-a-week, non-steroidal oral contraceptive pill for women.
5. Vasectomy is a surgical contraceptive procedure performed in males, involving:
A. Cutting and tying a small part of the vas deferens
B. Tying the fallopian tubes
C. Complete removal of the testes
D. Removal of the ovaries
Answer: A. Cutting and tying a small part of the vas deferens
Explanation: Vasectomy blocks the passage of sperm by cutting and ligating the vas deferens, without removing the testes.
6. Tubectomy is a surgical contraceptive procedure performed in females, involving:
A. Cutting and tying a small part of the fallopian tubes
B. Cutting the vas deferens
C. Removal of the ovaries
D. Removal of the testes
Answer: A. Cutting and tying a small part of the fallopian tubes
Explanation: Tubectomy blocks the fallopian tubes to prevent the egg from meeting sperm, without removing the ovaries.
7. The assisted reproductive technique abbreviated as ZIFT stands for:
A. Zygote Intra Fallopian Transfer
B. Zonal Intra Fertilization Technique
C. Zygote In Vitro Fertilization
D. Zonal Insemination Fertility Technique
Answer: A. Zygote Intra Fallopian Transfer
Explanation: In ZIFT, an embryo formed through IVF (up to the 8-celled stage) is transferred into the fallopian tube of the recipient.
8. Amniocentesis for the purpose of sex determination is legally banned in India mainly in order to prevent:
A. Female foeticide
B. Male infertility
C. Twin pregnancies
D. Genetic mutations
Answer: A. Female foeticide
Explanation: The misuse of amniocentesis for sex-selective abortions led to its legal restriction under the PCPNDT Act in India.
9. Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) is generally considered relatively safe when performed up to:
A. The end of the first trimester of pregnancy
B. The entire duration of pregnancy
C. Only after the delivery date
D. The third trimester only
Answer: A. The end of the first trimester of pregnancy
Explanation: Termination during the first trimester carries fewer complications compared with termination later in pregnancy.
10. Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) can generally be prevented most reliably through the use of:
A. Barrier methods such as condoms
B. Avoiding all contraceptives
C. Oral pills only
D. IUDs only
Answer: A. Barrier methods such as condoms
Explanation: Unlike hormonal or intrauterine methods, barrier methods such as condoms also provide protection against STIs.
11. The assisted reproductive technique abbreviated as GIFT stands for:
A. Gamete Intra Fallopian Transfer
B. Genetic Infertility Fusion Technique
C. Gonadal In Vitro Fertilization
D. Gamete Insemination Fertility Test
Answer: A. Gamete Intra Fallopian Transfer
Explanation: In GIFT, gametes (ovum and sperm) collected from a donor are transferred into the fallopian tube of another female unable to produce her own.
12. Infertility in couples can sometimes be successfully treated using assisted reproductive technologies such as:
A. IVF (In Vitro Fertilization)
B. Tubectomy
C. Vasectomy
D. Insertion of a Copper-T
Answer: A. IVF (In Vitro Fertilization)
Explanation: IVF and related techniques help infertile couples by assisting fertilization or embryo transfer through external medical intervention.
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