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NCERT Exemplar · Class 12 · Biology

Chapter 4: Reproductive Health

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Very Short Answer Questions

10 questions
Q1Written answer

Reproductive health refers only to healthy reproductive functions, comment.

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Ans: This statement is not true, since reproductive health not only refers to the healthy reproductive function but also to other aspects of reproduction such as the emotional, social and behavioral. 


Q2Written answer

Comment on the Reproductive and Child Health Care programme of the government to improve the reproductive health of the people. 

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Ans: The given statement is true. The reproductive and the Child Health Care Programme try to address all the aspects regarding reproductive health. This programme focuses on the proper care of the newborn and the mother. It also promotes the proper use of contraceptives so that family size can be planned and can be limited also. This programme has been continuous for many decades and has obtained good results. 


Q3Written answer

The present population growth rate in India is alarming. Suggest ways to check it. 

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Ans: Some of the ways to check the population growth in India are given as follows: 

1. By increasing public awareness about the benefits of small families. 

2. By improving newborn care and mother care. 

3. By providing access to various contraceptive methods for the masses. 


Q4Written answer

STDs can be considered as self-invited diseases. Comment. 

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Ans: STDs (Sexually Transmitted Diseases) are communicable diseases. Such kinds of diseases can spread from one person to another. All the STDs happen due to the lack of precaution during coitus. STDs can be avoided by taking sufficient precautions. Therefore it can be said that STDs are self-invited diseases. 


Q5Written answer

Suggest the reproduction-related aspects in which counseling should be provided at the school level. 

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Ans: The reproduction-related aspects in which counseling should be provided at the school level are given as follows: 

  1. The physical and psychological changes at the time of puberty.

  2. The misconceptions about the reproductive system.

  3. Awareness about STDs.

  4. Importance of reproductive health.


Q6Written answer

Mention the primary aim of the “Assisted Reproductive Technology” (ART) programme. 

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Ans: To help childless couples in becoming parents with the help of certain special techniques is the primary aim of the “Assisted Reproductive Technology” (ART) programme.


Q7Written answer

What is the significance of progesterone-estrogen combination as a contraceptive measure? 

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Ans: The significances of progesterone-estrogen combination as a contraceptive pill are given as follows: 

  1. They are convenient since they need to be taken orally.

  2. They have the least side effects and thus are user-friendly.


Q8Written answer

Strict conditions are to be followed in medical termination of pregnancy (MTP) procedures. Mention two reasons. 

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Ans: The two reasons for need the strict conditions in MTP are given as follows: 

  1. Many people resort to MTP for female feticide.

  2. It may result in serious consequences for the woman if performed at the wrong trimester of the pregnancy.


Q9Written answer

Males in whom testes fail to descend to the scrotum are generally infertile. Why? 

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Ans: The temperature of the testis should be lower than the body temperature for optimum sperm production. If testes fail to descend to the scrotum then the temperature of the testis would be the same as that of the body temperature. Because of this reason the males in whom testes fail to descend to the scrotum are generally infertile. 


Q10Written answer

Mention two advantages of lactational amenorrhea as a contraceptive method. 

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Ans: The two advantages of lactational amenorrhea as a contraceptive method are given as follows: 

  1. This has no side effects.

  2. This does not hamper regular sexual activity.