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REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH
Class 12 - Biology

Section A
1. Which of the following sexually transmitted disease is not caused by a virus? [1]

a) Genital warts b) Genital herpes

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c) Gonorrhoea d) Hepatitis-B
2. Chancroid is a sexually transmitted disease caused by: [1]

a) Chlamydia b) Haemophilus

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c) Nisseiria d) Treponema
3. Which of the following is a STD?

a) Pneumonia
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b) Malaria
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c) Cancer d) Trichomoniasis
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4. Plasmodium vivax causes: [1]

a) Benign tertian malaria b) Ovale malaria

c) Cerebral malaria d) Black water fever

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5. HlV is classified as a retrovirus because its genetic information is carried in: [1]

a) RNA instead of DNA b) DNA

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c) Protein coat d) DNA instead of RNA

6. Filariasis is caused through the bite of: [1]
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a) Sandfly b) Culex

c) Anopheles d) Both Culex & Anopheles

7. When is the World AIDS Day celebrated? [1]

a) 1st December b) 23rd May

c) 7th July d) 14th July

8. Which of the following viruses is not transferred through semen of an infected male? [1]

a) Chikungunya Virus b) HlV

c) Hepatitis-B virus d) Ebola Virus

9. It is a disease which mainly affects the mucous membrane of urinogenital tract in males, burning feeling on [1]
passing urine, yellow discharge in urine, and is accompanied with fever, headache and feeling of illness. Its
name is:

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 a) Syphilis b) Cholera

c) Gonorrhoea d) AIDS
10. Which one of the following groups includes all sexually-transmitted diseases? [1]

a) HIV, malaria, trichomoniasis b) AIDS, syphilis, cholera

c) Gonorrhoea, hepatitis-B, chIamydiosis d) Hepatitis-B, haemophilia, AIDS

Section B
11. In the United States, the total number of STDs of bacterial origin remains about the same each year, but the total [1]
number of STDs of viral origin increases each year. Explain the reason for this.
12. One of your neighbour is suffering from itching, fluid discharge, slight pain and swelling in genital region. [1]
a. What do you think the disease he is suffering from?
b. What measures are to be taken to prevent such disease?

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13. Correct the given statement: [1]
All sexually transmitted diseases are completely curable.
14. Expand the terms: GIFT, VD, AIDS [1]

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15. Name four sexually transmitted diseases which can be cured if detected early and treated properly. [1]
16. a. Mention any two ways by which HIV and Hepatitis-B can be transmitted to a healthy person. [1]

17. Give the causative agent of genital herpes and syphilis.

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b. Why is an early detection of these diseases essential?
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18. Mention the scientific name of the microbe responsible for gonorrhoea. [1]
19. Explain the following briefly: [2]
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a. Amniocentesis
b. Carrying capacity.
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20. Describe the technique by which genetic disorder in a developing foetus can be detected [2]
21. Name the technique used for determining the sex and condition of the foetus. [2]
22. Neeru and Narim have a three year old daughter. During her second pregnancy she wants to go for sex [2]
determination test and if needed medical termination of pregnancy. Do you think her decision is right? Justify
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your answer.
23. How is the sex of developing foetus determined? [2]
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24. Name some assisted reproductive technologies which have decreased the number of cases of infertile couples. [2]
25. a. Mention the advantages of ART. [2]
b. Explain the ICSI and AI methods of assisted reproductive technologies.

26. a. What does gamete intra-fallopian transfer (GIFT) represent? (Define in brief). [2]
b. How do Cu-T and Cu-7 act as contraceptive devices?
c. Which genetic disorder shows gynaecomastia like character and what is karyotype?
27. What is ART? Categorize the following ARTs based on their applications in male and female sterility: [2]
i. GIFT
ii. AI
28. After a successful in vitro fertilization, the fertilized egg begins to divide. Where is this egg transferred before it [2]
reaches the 8-cell stage and what is the technique named?
29. Explain the zygote intra-fallopian transfer technique (ZIFT). How is intra-uterine transfer technique (IUT) [2]

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 different from it?
30. The procedure of GIFT involves the transfer of female gamete to the fallopian tube. Can gametes be transferred [2]
to the uterus to achieve the same result? Explain.
31. Describe any three assisted reproductive techniques practised to treat infertility. [2]
32. Write the full form of the following: [2]
(i) MMR
(ii) IVF
(iii) GIFT
(iv) ART
33. Expand and explain the following techniques used in the Test Tube Baby programme: [2]
a. GIFT
b. ZIFT

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c. IUI
34. A couple fights frequently for the paternity of their child. The husband thinks that he is not the father of this [2]
child. Name the technique you will suggest to solve the problem of paternity.

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35. Does the production of test tube babies improve the human race? [2]
36. a. Why is in vitro fertilization (IVF) so named? State its importance. [2]

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b. Distinguish between GIFT and ZIFT. ak
How can a woman, incapable of producing an ovum can become a mother? [2]
38. Explain the IUI and IUT methods of assisted reproductive technologies. [2]
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39. Males in whom testes fail to descend to the scrotum are generally infertile. Why? [2]
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40. List the objectives of Reproductive and Child Health Care Programmes (RCH). [3]
41. Write short note on RCH programmes. [3]
42. What do you think is the significance of reproductive health in a society? [3]
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43. Ratan lives in a remote village. Suddenly he comes to know that his father has arranged the marriage of his [3]
younger sister, who is only 14 years old, to a well- to -do middle aged man living in a nearby village. Ratan
objected to his father's act. Ratan was not convinced by his father's idea that a better groom might not be
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available later. Ratan complained to the village head and got the problem solved.
a) Did Ratan act properly by approaching the village head? Why/ Why not?
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b) What biological considerations made Ratan object to his father's decision?

c) What values and responsibilities did Ratan show?
44. Copper ions-releasing IUDs are more efficient than non-medicated methods. Why? [3]
45. Why is Saheli considered an effective contraceptive for women to space children? [3]
46. How do the oral pills help in birth control? Name common pills used. [3]
47. Briefly give an account of various intra uterine contraceptive measures. What are advantages? How do they [3]
function?
48. What is zero population growth? [3]
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49. i. Explain the mode of action of Cu++ releasing IUDs as a good contraceptive. How is hormone-releasing IUD
different from it?
ii. Why is ‘Saheli’ a preferred contraceptive by women (any two reasons)?
50. What are various oral contraceptive used? How do they function? What is the advantage of Saheli? [3]
51. Describe the three manners in which fertilization of human ovum by a sperm can be prevented. [3]

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52. i. Name any two copper-releasing IUDs. [3]
ii. Explain, how do they act as effective contraceptives in human females.
53. What is the advantage of Saheli? Who prepared Saheli? [3]
54. Name and explain the surgical method advised to human males and females as a mean of birth control. Mention [3]
its one advantage and one disadvantage.
55. i. List any four characteristics of an ideal contraceptive. [3]
ii. Name two intrauterine contraceptive devices that affect the motility of sperms.
56. Why medical termination of pregnancy is done? Is MTP legalized in India? [3]
57. Fed up of a large family, a couple wanted to adopt a terminal method of contraception. Describe the process [3]
conducted by the doctor in either of the cases (male / female partner).
58. An HIV patient normally doesn't die of AIDS, but death is caused due to many other infections. Do you agree [3]
with the statement? Give explanatory reasons in support of your answer.

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59. All reproductive tract infections (RTIs) are STDs, but all STDs are not RTIs. Justify with example. [3]
60. Describe sexually transmitted diseases. Name some important STDs and their causative agents. [3]
61. STDs can be considered as self-invited diseases. Comment. [3]

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62. a. Explain one application of each one of the following : [3]

i. Amniocentesis
ii. Lactational amenorrhea
iii. ZIFT
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63. Name two new techniques for determining the condition of the foetus. [3]
64. Differentiate between in vitro and in vivo fertilisation. [3]
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65. Who is a surrogate mother? [3]

66. Expand IVF and ET. What are the conditions in which these methods are advised? [3]
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67. What does ICSI stand for? Describe the technique. [3]
68. Why is ZIFT considered as a boon to childless couples? Explain the procedure. [3]
69. Suggest some methods to assist infertile couples to have children. [3]
70. What are test tube babies? [3]
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71. STDs are a threat to reproductive health. Describe any two such diseases and suggest preventive measures. [5]
72. Do you justify the statutory ban on aminocentesis in our country? Give reasons. [5]
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73. Amniocentesis for sex determination is banned in our country. Is this ban necessary? Explain. [5]
74. What are the Assisted Reproductive Techniques practised to help infertile couples? Describe techniques. [5]
75. How are assisted reproductive technologies helpful to humans? How are ZIFT and GIFT different from intra- [5]
uterine transfers? Explain.

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