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Chapter 3: Reproductive Health — Online MCQ Test

Q: Which of the following is NOT a contraceptive method?

Answer: D. Folic acid supplementation — Folic acid supplementation is a nutritional supplement for maternal health, not a contraceptive method used to prevent pregnancy.

Q: What does IVF stand for in assisted reproductive technology?

Answer: A. In Vitro Fertilisation — IVF (In Vitro Fertilisation) involves fertilisation of the egg outside the body in a test tube, literally meaning 'in glass'.

Q: Which sexually transmitted disease is caused by a virus?

Answer: C. HIV/AIDS — HIV/AIDS is caused by the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), while gonorrhoea, syphilis, and chlamydia are bacterial infections.

Q: GIFT technique in ART involves transfer of ___.

Answer: A. Gametes into the fallopian tube — GIFT (Gamete Intra Fallopian Transfer) transfers unfertilised gametes (sperm and egg) into the fallopian tube for in vivo fertilisation.

Q: A couple is unable to conceive despite regular unprotected intercourse for 2 years. Which term best describes their condition?

Answer: A. Infertility — Infertility is defined as the inability to conceive after 1-2 years of unprotected intercourse, which matches the given scenario.

BIOLOGY · CLASS 12 INTER II YEAR · Andhra State Board

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What is reproductive health?

A. A state of complete physical, mental and social well-being in all matters relating to reproduction ✓
B. Only the absence of reproductive diseases
C. The ability to reproduce only
D. A state of physical fitness for pregnancy

Answer: A. A state of complete physical, mental and social well-being in all matters relating to reproduction
Reproductive health is defined by WHO as a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.

Which of the following is NOT a contraceptive method?

A. Intrauterine Device (IUD)
B. Oral contraceptive pills
C. Barrier methods like condoms
D. Folic acid supplementation ✓

Answer: D. Folic acid supplementation
Folic acid supplementation is a nutritional supplement for maternal health, not a contraceptive method used to prevent pregnancy.

What does IVF stand for in assisted reproductive technology?

A. In Vitro Fertilisation ✓
B. In Vivo Fertilisation
C. Intra Vaginal Fertilisation
D. Internal Vitro Fertilisation

Answer: A. In Vitro Fertilisation
IVF (In Vitro Fertilisation) involves fertilisation of the egg outside the body in a test tube, literally meaning 'in glass'.

Which sexually transmitted disease is caused by a virus?

A. Gonorrhoea
B. Syphilis
C. HIV/AIDS ✓
D. Chlamydia infection

Answer: C. HIV/AIDS
HIV/AIDS is caused by the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), while gonorrhoea, syphilis, and chlamydia are bacterial infections.

GIFT technique in ART involves transfer of ___.

A. Gametes into the fallopian tube ✓
B. Zygote into the uterus
C. Embryo into the ovary
D. Blastocyst into the vagina

Answer: A. Gametes into the fallopian tube
GIFT (Gamete Intra Fallopian Transfer) transfers unfertilised gametes (sperm and egg) into the fallopian tube for in vivo fertilisation.

A couple is unable to conceive despite regular unprotected intercourse for 2 years. Which term best describes their condition?

A. Infertility ✓
B. Sterility
C. Subfertility
D. Reproductive dysfunction

Answer: A. Infertility
Infertility is defined as the inability to conceive after 1-2 years of unprotected intercourse, which matches the given scenario.

Compare the effectiveness of barrier methods (condoms) with hormonal pills. Which statement is CORRECT?

A. Condoms are more effective in preventing pregnancy than hormonal pills but offer dual protection against STDs
B. Hormonal pills are more effective in preventing pregnancy but condoms offer dual protection against pregnancy and STDs ✓
C. Both are equally effective and provide the same protection
D. Neither method is reliable for contraception

Answer: B. Hormonal pills are more effective in preventing pregnancy but condoms offer dual protection against pregnancy and STDs
Hormonal pills have a higher contraceptive efficacy (>99%) compared to condoms (~97%), but only condoms provide protection against both pregnancy and STDs.

In IVF procedure, if fertilisation fails to occur in vitro, the next step in ART would be ___.

A. ICSI (Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection) to directly inject sperm into the egg ✓
B. Repeat the IVF cycle immediately
C. Abandon all fertility treatments
D. Use hormone injections to induce natural ovulation

Answer: A. ICSI (Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection) to directly inject sperm into the egg
ICSI is used when fertilisation fails in IVF, particularly in cases of male factor infertility, by injecting a single sperm directly into the egg.

Considering the burden of STDs on public health, which DUAL intervention strategy would be MOST effective for population-level STD control?

A. Promotion of barrier contraceptive use combined with early detection, treatment, and partner notification programmes ✓
B. Mandatory isolation of all STD patients without treatment
C. Elimination of all sexual education programmes
D. Exclusive reliance on hormonal contraceptives for STD prevention

Answer: A. Promotion of barrier contraceptive use combined with early detection, treatment, and partner notification programmes
Effective STD control requires promoting preventive measures (condoms) plus robust public health strategies including early detection, treatment accessibility, and partner notification to break transmission chains.

A 35-year-old woman with secondary infertility, regular cycles, normal hormone levels, and a partner with normal semen analysis seeks treatment. Which diagnostic test should be prioritised FIRST before considering expensive ART?

A. Hysterosalpingography (HSG) to assess fallopian tube patency and uterine cavity morphology ✓
B. Immediately proceed to IVF without further evaluation
C. Laparoscopy as the first diagnostic procedure
D. Pelvic ultrasound only without other investigations

Answer: A. Hysterosalpingography (HSG) to assess fallopian tube patency and uterine cavity morphology
HSG is the first-line investigation to assess fallopian tube patency and identify structural abnormalities; it's less invasive and cost-effective compared to IVF or laparoscopy in cases of normal basic parameters.

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