Zoology XII - Reproductive Health 02

Question : 1

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In which of the following methods of contraception, side effects are almost nil?

Options:

	Lactational amenorrhoea
	Coitus interruptus
	Periodic abstinence
	All of these

Solution :

(4)

Natural methods of contraception have almost no or negligible side effects.

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Question : 2

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A polyurethane pouch with ring at either end, used to cover the external genitalia as well as vagina is

Options:

	Diaphragm
	Vaults
	Cervical caps
	Femidom

Solution :

(4)

Femidom is female condom which completely covers the female external genitalia and vagina.

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Question : 3

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If the menstrual cycle of female is about 34 days. What will be time period for periodic abstinence as a natural method of contraception?

Options:

	10th to 17th day of menstrual cycle
	13th to 24th day of menstrual cycle
	18th to 23rd day of menstrual cycle
	20th to 27th day of menstrual cycle

Solution :

(3)

If any female has the menstrual cycle of about 34 days then ovulation takes place on 20^thday. If the couple avoid or abstain from coitus for day 18 to 23 of the menstrual cycle, the chances of fertilisation are very less.

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Question : 4

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Which of the following is not considered as barrier method of contraception?

Options:

	Coitus interruptus
	Cervical caps
	Cervical vaults
	Diaphragm

Solution :

(1)

Coitus interruptus is the natural method of contraception.

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Question : 5

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As long as the mother breast feeds the child fully, the chances of conception are almost nil upto a maximum period of

Options:

	3 months
	6 months
	6 years
	Till breast feeding is continued

Solution :

(2)

Lactational amenorrhea method is based on the fact that ovulation and menstrual cycle do not occur during the period of intense lactation following parturition. This method has been reported to be effective only upto a maximum period of 6 months following parturition.

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Question : 6

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Read the following statements very carefully

A. Use of condoms has increased in recent years due to its additional benefit of protecting the user from contracting STDs and AIDS.
B. Spermicides containing lactic acid, boric acid, citric acid, potassium permanganate and zinc sulphate kill the sperms.
C. Female condoms are known as femidoms and are reusable.
D. Barrier method prevent the physical meeting of male and female gametes.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Options:

	One
	Two
	Three
	Four

Solution :

(3)

Femidom are female condoms which are disposable and covers the vagina and cervix in females.

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Question : 7

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Which of the following could not be considered as the characteristic feature of ideal contraceptives?

Options:

	User friendly
	Effective and irreversible
	Should have no side effects
	Should not interfere with the sexual desire, drive and sexual act of user

Solution :

(2)

Ideal contraceptives should have no or least side effects, easily available, effective and reversible.

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Question : 8

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Use of spermicidal creams, jellies and foams along with diaphragms, cervical caps and vaults leads to

Options:

	Prevention from contracting STDs
	Increased contraceptive efficiency
	Prevent ovulation
	Increased sexual desire and drive

Solution :

(2)

Spermicidals are usually used along with barrier methods to increase their contraceptive efficiency.

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Question : 9

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A contraceptive method in which male partner withdraws his penis from the vagina just before ejaculation so as to avoid insemination

Options:

	Periodic abstinence
	Withdrawl method
	Coitus interruptus
	Both (2) & (3)

Solution :

(4)

In withdrawl or coitus interruptus, the male partner withdraws his penis from the vagina just befor ejaculation so as to avoid insemination.

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Question : 10

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Which of the following is not a common character for condom and cervical caps?

Options:

	Both are included in barrier method
	Both are reusable
	Both prevent the physical meeting of ovum and sperms
	Both (1) & (3)

Solution :

(2)

Condoms are disposable while diaphragms cervical caps and vaults are reusable. Use of condoms has increased in recent years due to its additional benefits of protecting the uses from contracting STDs and AIDS.