Which one of the following is tested by the technique of amniocentesis?
1. Biochemical abnormalities in the foetus
2. Errors of metabolism in the foetus
3. Chromosomal abnormalities in the foetus
4. All of the above
Assertion (A): | India has made prenatal sex determination illegal. |
Reason (R): | Amniocentesis can be misused for pre-natal sex determination. |
1. | (A) is False but (R) is True |
2. | Both (A) and (R) are True and (R) explains (A). |
3. | Both (A) and (R) are True but (R) does not correctly explain (A). |
4. | (A) is True but (R) is False. |
I: | India is the most populous country in the world. |
II: | The birth rate of India has shown a steady increase over the last decade. |
I: | Inhibit ovulation |
II: | May prevent implantation |
III: | Retard passage of sperms through the cervix |
1. | Only I and II are correct |
2. | Only I and III are correct |
3. | Only II and III are correct |
4. | I, II and III are correct |
I: | Multiload −375 is a Cu releasing IUD |
II: | Levonorgesterel is an oestrogen |
I: | Using a condom during sexual intercourse can help prevent STIs and unwanted pregnancies. |
II: | Abstinence from sexual activity is the most reliable method of preventing STIs and unwanted pregnancies. |
III: | Spermicides are highly effective in preventing pregnancy as well as STIs. |
1. | Preventing ovulation |
2. | Thickening cervical mucus to prevent sperm entry |
3. | Releasing hormones to prevent implantation |
4. | Creating a local inflammatory reaction toxic to sperm |
Assertion (A): | The use of natural methods for contraception involves almost nil side effects. |
Reason (R): | Natural methods work on the principle of avoiding chances of ovum and sperms meeting. |
1. | Both (A) and (R) are True and (R) correctly explains (A) |
2. | Both (A) and (R) are True but (R) does not correctly explain (A) |
3. | (A) is True, (R) is False |
4. | (A) is False, (R) is True |
Statement X: | An ideal contraceptive should be user-friendly, easily available, effective and irreversible with no or least side-effects |
Statement Y: | 'Nirodh' is a popular brand of condom for females |
Assertion (A): | Multiload-375 is an IUD which helps in contraception. |
Reason (R): | It releases synthetic hormone which suppresses sperm motility and its fertilising capacity. |
1. | Both (A) and (R) are True and the (R) is the correct explanation of the (A). |
2. | Both (A) and (R) are True and the (R) is not the correct explanation of the (A). |
3. | (A) is True but (R) is False. |
4. | Both (A) and (R) are False. |