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Practice Sheet
Zoology
Reproductive Health

Q1 Cu ions are released from the copper releasing Identify “X” and the intervention in this surgical
IUDs to; process.
I. suppress sperm motility. (A) Fallopian tube; prevent ovulation and
II. make the uterus unsuitable for implantation. implantation.
III. suppress the fertilising capacity of sperms. (B) Testes; prevent conception by blocking
IV. make the cervix hostile to sperms. sperm entry.
V. inhibit gametogenesis and ovulation. (C) Epididymis; inhibit maturation of sperm and
(A) II and V only its transport.
(B) II, IV and V only (D) Scrotum; gamete transport is blocked and
(C) I and III only thereby prevents conception.
(D) I, III and IV only
Q5 Which one of the following is the most widely
Q2 The permissible use of the technique of accepted method of contraception in
amniocentesis is for; India, at present?
(A) detecting the sex of the unborn foetus. (A) Cervical caps (B) Tubectomy
(B) artificial insemination. (C) Diaphragms (D) IUDs
(C) transfer of an embryo into the uterus of a
Q6 Venereal diseases can spread through;
surrogate mother.
I. using sterile needles.
(D) detecting any genetic abnormality.
II. transfusion of blood from an infected person.
Q3 ‘Saheli’ - a new oral contraceptive for the III. infected mother to foetus.
females; IV. sterilized surgical instruments
(A) make the uterus suitable for implantation. V. inheritence.
(B) prevents eggs from getting implanted by
blocking estrogen receptors in the uterus. Choose the correct answer from the options
(C) has very few side effects and a low given below.
contraceptive value. (A) I, II and III only
(D) is generally advised as a terminal method. (B) II, III and IV only
(C) II, III and V only
Q4 An individual undergoes sterilisation process in
(D) I and III only
which a small incision is made on “X” and a
small part of vas deferens is removed or tied up. Q7 Choose the incorrect statement.

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(A) According to the World Health Organisation Q12 Read the following statements and select the
(WHO), reproductive health means a total correct
well-being in all aspects of reproduction, i.e., I. Oral pills comprise either progesterone alone
physical, emotional, behavioural and social. or combination of progestogens - estrogen.
(B) Family planning programmes were initiated II. Oral pills alter uterine endometrium to prevent
in 1951. implantation.
(C) Introduction of sex education in schools III. Oral pills do not inhibit ovulation.
should be discouraged. (A) I and II only
(D) None of these (B) II and III only
(C) I and III only
Q8 STDs are completel curable if detected and
(D) I, II and III
treated early, except;
(A) AIDS, hepatitis-B and syphilis. Q13 Diaphragms are contraceptive devices used by
(B) hepatitis-B, genital herpes and HIV infection. the females. Choose the correct option from
(C) genital herpes, syphilis and gonorrhoea. the statements given below.
(D) AIDS, gonorrhoea and syphilis. I. They are introduced into the uterus.
II. They are placed to cover the cervical region.
Q9 Spermicidal creams, jellies and foams are
III. They act as physical barriers for sperm entry.
usually used along with the barrier methods to;
IV. They act as spermicidal agents.
(A) increase their conception efficiency.
(A) I and II (B) I and III
(B) decrease their contraceptive efficiency.
(C) II and III (D) III and IV
(C) increase their contraceptive efficiency.
(D) provide motility to sperms. Q14 Match List-I with List-II to find out the correct
option.
Q10 Which of the following infections can also be
transmitted by sharing of injection needles,
List-I
surgical instruments, etc., with infected persons, List-II
transfusion of blood, or from an infected mother
to the foetus too?
To cover vagina Condom
(A) Hepatitis B and HIV I. A.
and cervix for male
(B) Genital herpes and HIV
(C) Syphilis and hepatitis B
(D) Chlamydiasis and trichomoniasis II. Under the skin B. Implants

Q11 Test-tube baby is one who; To cover the

III. C. CuT
(A) is born out of artificial insemination. penis
(B) has undergone development in a test-tube.
(C) is born out of the technique of fertilisation in Condom
IV. Cu ions released D.
vitro. for female
(D) has been developed without fertilisation.
(A) I- (A), II- (B), III- (C), IV- (D)

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(B) I- (D), II- (B), III- (A), IV- (C) (D) I- (B), II- (C), III- (A), IV- (D)
(C) I- (A), II- (D), III- (B), IV- (C)
Q17 Match List-I with List-II to find out the correct.
(D) I- (B), II- (D), III- (A), IV- (C)
List-I List-II
Q15 Match List-I with List-II to find out the correct.

List-I List-II Test tube baby programme

in which early embryos with
Barrier
I. A. Blocks gamete transport I. ZIFT A. up to 8 blastomeres
method
transferred into fallopian
Physical meeting of tube
Intrauterine
II. B. ovum and sperms is
method Artificial introduction of
prevented
II. GIFT B. semen into the vagina or
Inhibit ovulation and uterus
III. Vasectomy C.
implantation Recommended to females
Increase phagocytosis III. IUT C. who cannot produce an
IV. Pills D. of sperms with the ovum
uterus Embryos with more than 8
IV. IUI D.
(A) I- (A), II- (B), III- (C), IV- (D) blastomeres into the uterus
(B) I- (B), II- (A), III- (D), IV- (C) (A) I- (A), II- (C), III- (B), IV- (D)
(C) I- (D), II- (B), III- (A), IV- (C) (B) I- (B), II- (A), III- (D), IV- (C)
(D) I- (B), II- (D), III- (A), IV- (C) (C) I- (A), II- (C), III- (D), IV- (B)
(D) I- (D), II- (C), III- (A), IV- (B)
Q16 Match List-I with List-II to find out the correct.

List-I List-II Q18 Statement-I: Intentional or voluntary

termination of pregnancy at full term is called
Non-medicated medical termination of pregnancy (MTP) or
I. A. LNG-20
IUD induced abortion.
Statement-II: According to this Act, a
Copper pregnancy may be terminated on certain
II. B. Multiload 375
releasing IUD considered grounds within the first 12 weeks of
pregnancy on the opinion of one registered
Hormone medical practitioner.
III. C. Lippes loop
releasing IUD (A) Statement I and Statement II both are
correct.
IV. Female barrier D. Vaults
(B) Statement I is correct, but Statement II is
E. Nirodh incorrect.
(C) Statement I is incorrect, but Statement II is
(A) I- (C), II- (B), III- (A), IV- (D)
correct.
(B) I- (B), II- (A), III- (D), IV- (E)
(D)
(C) I- (D), II- (B), III- (A), IV- (E)

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Statement I and Statement II both are (C) Statement I is incorrect, but Statement II is
incorrect. correct.
(D) Statement I and Statement II both are
Q19 Statement-I: Inability to conceive or produce
incorrect.
children even after 2 years of unprotected
sexual cohabitation is called infertility. Q22 Assertion: MTPs are considered relatively safe
Statement-II: Infertile couples could be assisted during the first trimester, i.e., up to 12 weeks of
to have children through certain special pregnancy. Second trimester abortions are
techniques commonly known as artificial much more riskier.
reproductive technologies (ART). Reason: The grounds for such termination of
pregnancies are the continuation of the
(A) Statement I and Statement II both are pregnancy would involve a risk to the life of the
correct. pregnant woman.
(B) Statement I is correct, but Statement II is (A) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are the
incorrect. true, and Reason (R) is a correct explanation
(C) Statement I is incorrect, but Statement II is of Assertion (A).
correct. (B) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are the
(D) Statement I and Statement II both are true, but Reason (R) is not a correct
incorrect. explanation of Assertion (A).
(C) Assertion (A) is true, and Reason (R) is false.
Q20 Statement-I: Amniocentesis is a process of
(D) Assertion (A) is false, and Reason (R) is true.
foetal sex determination.
Statement-II: Metabolic errors and other Q23 Assertion: Chances of conception are almost nil
diseases can be diagnosed prenatally by during breastfeeding
amniocentesis. Reason: Ovulation does not occur during the
(A) Statement I and Statement II both are period of intense lactation.
correct. (A) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are the
(B) Statement I is correct, but Statement II is true, and Reason (R) is a correct explanation
incorrect. of Assertion (A).
(C) Statement I is incorrect, but Statement II is (B) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are the
correct. true, but Reason (R) is not a correct
(D) Statement I and Statement II both are explanation of Assertion (A).
incorrect. (C) Assertion (A) is true, and Reason (R) is false.
(D) Assertion (A) is false, and Reason (R) is true.
Q21 Statement-I: CuT is an intrauterine device.
Statement-II: CuT decreases sperm motility. Q24 Assertion: Periodic abstinence is a natural
(A) Statement I and Statement II both are method where couples abstain from coitus.
correct. Reason: Coitus from day 5-10 should be
(B) Statement I is correct, but Statement II is avoided because this is the time of ovulation.
incorrect. (A)

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Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are the
true, and Reason (R) is a correct explanation
of Assertion (A).
(B) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are the
true, but Reason (R) is not a correct
explanation of Assertion (A).
(C) Assertion (A) is true, and Reason (R) is false.
(D) Assertion (A) is false, and Reason (R) is true.
Q25 Assertion: An ideal contraceptive should be
user-friendly, easily available,
effective and reversible with no or least side-
effects.
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Reason: It also should interfere with the sexual
drive, desire and/or the sexual act of the
user.
(A) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are the
true, and Reason (R) is a correct explanation
of Assertion (A).
(B) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are the
true, but Reason (R) is not a correct
explanation of Assertion (A).
(C) Assertion (A) is true, and Reason (R) is false.
(D) Assertion (A) is false, and Reason (R) is true.
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Answer Key
Q1 (C) Q14 (B)

Q2 (D) Q15 (D)

Q3 (B) Q16 (A)

Q4 (D) Q17 (C)

Q5 (D) Q18 (C)

Q6 (C) Q19 (B)

Q7 (C) Q20 (C)

Q8 (B) Q21 (A)

Q9 (C) Q22 (B)

Q10 (A) Q23 (A)

Q11 (C) Q24 (C)

Q12 (A) Q25 (C)

Q13 (C)

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Hints & Solutions

Q1 Text Solution: receptor in the uterus, subsequently inhibiting
the implantation of the egg.
IUDs increase phagocytosis of sperms within [New NCERT Class 12th Page no. 42,45]
the uterus and the Cu ions released suppress Q4 Text Solution:
sperm motility and the fertilising capacity of
sperms. The hormone releasing IUDs, in Sterilisation procedure in the male is called
addition, make the uterus unsuitable for ‘vasectomy’ and that in the female,
implantation and the cervix hostile to the ‘tubectomy’. In vasectomy, a small part of the
sperms. vas deferens is removed or tied up through a
[New NCERT Class 12th Page no. 44] small incision on the scrotum whereas in
Q2 Text Solution: tubectomy, a small part of the fallopian tube is
removed or tied up through a small incision in
Statutory ban on amniocentesis for sex- the abdomen or through vagina. These
determination to legally check increasing techniques are highly effective but their
menace of female foeticides, massive child reversibility is very poor.
immunisation, etc., are some programmes that [New NCERT Class 12th Page no. 46]
merit mention in this connection. In Q5 Text Solution:
amniocentesis, some of the amniotic fluid of the
developing foetus is taken to analyse the foetal IUDs are ideal contraceptives for the females
cells and dissolved substances. This procedure who want to delay pregnancy and/or space
is used to test for the presence of certain children. It is one of most widely accepted
genetic disorders such as, down syndrome, methods of contraception in India.
haemophilia, sickle-cell anaemia, etc., [New NCERT Class 12th Page no. 45]
determine the survivability of the foetus.
Q6 Text Solution:
[New NCERT Class 12th Page no. 42]

Q3 Text Solution: Venereal diseases can be transmitted by

sharing of injection needles, surgical
‘Saheli’–a new oral contraceptive for the instruments, etc., with infected persons,
females–was developed by scientists at transfusion of blood, or from an infected mother
Central Drug Research Institute (CDRI) in to the foetus too.
Lucknow. [New NCERT Class 12th Page no. 47]
It contains a non-steroidal preparation. It is a
Q7 Text Solution:
‘once a week’ pill with very few side effects and
high contraceptive value. It acts on a specific
According to the World Health Organisation
estrogen receptor in the uterus and blocks it.
(WHO), reproductive health means a total
This prevents the estrogen from binding to its

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well-being in all aspects of reproduction, i.e., husband/donor (male) are collected and are
physical, emotional, behavioural and social. induced to form zygote under simulated
Family planning programmes were initiated conditions in the laboratory.
in 1951. [New NCERT Class 12th Page no. 48]
Introduction of sex education in schools Q12 Text Solution:
should be encouraged.
[New NCERT Class 12th Page no. 41, 42] Oral administration of small doses of either
Q8 Text Solution: progestogens or progestogen–estrogen
combinations is another contraceptive method
Except for hepatitis-B, genital herpes and HIV used by the females. They are used in the form
infections, other diseases are completely of tablets and hence are popularly called the
curable if detected early and treated properly. pills. Pills have to be taken daily for a period of
[New NCERT Class 12th Page no. 47] 21 days starting preferably within the first five

Q9 Text Solution: days of the menstrual cycle. After a gap of 7

days (during which menstruation occurs) it has

Spermicidal creams, jellies and foams are to be repeated in the same pattern till the

usually used along with the barriers to increase female desires to prevent conception. They

their contraceptive efficiency. inhibit ovulation and implantation as well as

[New NCERT Class 12th Page no. 44] alter the quality of cervical mucus to
prevent/retard entry of sperms.
Q10 Text Solution:
[New NCERT Class 12th Page no. 45]

Gonorrhoea, syphilis, genital herpes, Q13 Text Solution:

chlamydiasis, genital warts, trichomoniasis,

hepatitis-B are some of the common STIs. Diaphragms, cervical caps and vaults are also

Some of these infections like hepatitis–B and barriers made of rubber that are inserted into

HIV can also be transmitted by sharing of the female reproductive tract to cover the

injection needles, surgical instruments, etc., cervix during coitus. They prevent conception

with infected persons, transfusion of blood, by blocking the entry of sperms through the

or from an infected mother to the foetus too. cervix. They are reusable.

[New NCERT Class 12th Page no. 47] [New NCERT Class 12th Page no. 44]

Q11 Text Solution: Q14 Text Solution:

Condoms are barriers made of thin rubber/

In vitro fertilisation (IVF–fertilisation outside the latex sheath that are used to cover the penis

body in almost similar conditions as that in the in the male or vagina and cervix in the

body) followed by embryo transfer (ET) is one of female, just before coitus so that the

such methods. In this method, popularly known ejaculated semen would not enter into the

as test tube baby programme, ova from the female reproductive tract. This can prevent

wife/donor (female) and sperms from the conception.

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Copper releasing IUDs are CuT, Cu7,
Multiload 375.
Progestogens alone or in combination with
estrogen can also be used by females as
injections or implants under the skin.
[New NCERT Class 12th Page no. 44,45]
Q15 Text Solution:
Condoms are barriers made of thin rubber/
latex sheath that are used to cover the penis
in the male or vagina and cervix in the
female, just before coitus so that the
ejaculated semen would not enter into the
female reproductive tract. This can prevent
conception by preventing physical meeting
of ovum and sperms.
IUDs increase phagocytosis of sperms within
the uterus and the Cu ions released suppress
sperm motility and the fertilising capacity of
sperms. The hormone releasing IUDs, in
addition make the uterus unsuitable for
implantation and the cervix hostile to the
sperms.
Surgical intervention blocks gamete
transport and thereby prevent conception.
Sterilisation procedure in the male is called
‘vasectomy’ and that in the female,
‘tubectomy’.
Pills inhibit ovulation and implantation as
well as alter the quality of cervical mucus to
prevent/retard entry of sperms.
[New NCERT Class 12th Page no. 44, 45, 46]
Q16 Text Solution:
Intra Uterine Devices are presently available
as the non-medicated IUDs (e.g., Lippes
loop), copper releasing IUDs (CuT, Cu7,
Multiload 375) and the hormone releasing
IUDs (Progestasert, LNG-20).
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Diaphragms, cervical caps and vaults are
also barriers made of rubber that are
inserted into the female reproductive tract to
cover the cervix during coitus. They prevent
conception by blocking the entry of sperms
through the cervix. They are reusable.
‘Nirodh’ is a popular brand of condom for the
male.
[New NCERT Class 12th Page no. 44]
Q17 Text Solution:
The zygote or early embryos (with up to 8
blastomeres) could then be transferred into
the fallopian tube (ZIFT–zygote intra
fallopian transfer) and embryos with more
than 8 blastomeres, into the uterus (IUT –
intrauterine transfer), to complete its further
development.
Transfer of an ovum collected from a donor
into the fallopian tube (GIFT – gamete intra
fallopian transfer) of another female who
cannot produce one, but can provide
suitable environment for fertilisation and
further development is another method
attempted.
In this technique, the semen collected either
from the husband or a healthy donor is
artificially introduced either into the vagina
or into the uterus (IUI – intra-uterine
insemination) of the female.
[New NCERT Class 12th Page no. 48]
Q18 Text Solution:
(A)
Intentional or voluntary termination of
pregnancy before full term is called medical
termination of pregnancy (MTP) or induced
abortion. According to this Act, a pregnancy
may be terminated on certain considered
grounds within the first 12 weeks of pregnancy
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on the opinion of one registered medical
practitioner. If the pregnancy has lasted more
than 12 weeks, but fewer than 24 weeks, two
registered medical practitioners must be of the
opinion, formed in good faith.
[New NCERT Class 12th Page no. 46]
Q19 Text Solution:
Inability to conceive or produce children
even after 2 years of unprotected sexual
cohabitation is called infertility.
Infertile couples could be assisted to have
children through certain special techniques
commonly known as assisted reproductive
technologies (ART).
[New NCERT Class 12th Page no. 48, 49]
IUDs increase phagocytosis of sperms within
the uterus and the Cu ions released suppress
sperm motility and the fertilising capacity of
sperms.
[New NCERT Class 12th Page no. 44]
Q22 Text Solution:
MTPs are considered relatively safe during
the first trimester, i.e., up to 12 weeks of
pregnancy. Second trimester abortions are
much more riskier.
The grounds for such termination of
pregnancies are the continuation of the
pregnancy would involve a risk to the life of
the pregnant woman or of grave injury
physical or mental health; or there is a

Q20 Text Solution: substantial risk that of the child were born, it

Statutory ban on amniocentesis for sex- would suffer from such physical or mental

determination to legally check increasing abnormalities as to be seriously

menace of female foeticides, massive child handicapped.

immunisation, etc., are some programmes that [New NCERT Class 12th Page no. 46]

merit mention in this connection. In Q23 Text Solution:

amniocentesis some of the amniotic fluid of the Lactational amenorrhea (absence of
developing foetus is taken to analyse the foetal menstruation) method is based on the fact that
cells and dissolved substances. This procedure ovulation and therefore the cycle do not occur
is used to test for the presence of certain during the period of intense lactation following
genetic disorders such as, down syndrome, parturition. Therefore, as long as the mother
haemophilia, sickle-cell anaemia, etc., breast-feeds the child fully, chances of
determine the survivability of the foetus. conception are almost nil. However, this method
[New NCERT Class 12th Page no. 42] has been reported to be effective only upto a

Q21 Text Solution: maximum period of six months following

Intra Uterine Devices are presently available parturition. As no medicines or devices are used

as the non-medicated IUDs (e.g., Lippes in these methods, side effects are almost nil.

loop), copper releasing IUDs (CuT, Cu7, [New NCERT Class 12th Page no. 44]

Multiload 375) and the hormone releasing

IUDs (Progestasert, LNG-20). Q24 Text Solution:
These devices are inserted by doctors or Natural methods work on the principle of
expert nurses in the uterus through vagina. avoiding chances of ovum and sperms
meeting. Periodic abstinence is one such

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method in which the couples avoid or abstain Q25 Text Solution:

from coitus from day 10 to 17 of the menstrual
cycle when ovulation could be expected. As
chances of fertilisation are very high during this
period, it is called the fertile period. Therefore,
by abstaining from coitus during this period,
conception could be prevented.
[New NCERT Class 12th Page no. 44]
An ideal contraceptive should be user-friendly,
easily available,
effective and reversible with no or least side-
effects. It also should in no
way interfere with the sexual drive, desire
and/or the sexual act of the
user.
[New NCERT Class 12th Page no. 43]

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