Birth Control & Contraception — NEET Biology practice

Question 1

Mechanical measures of population control include:

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Answer

Condom only

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IUD only

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Diaphragm only

Question 2

Match the natural methods (Column I) with their descriptions (Column II). Column I: Periodic abstinence; Lactational amenorrhoea; Withdrawal (coitus interruptus) Column II: No menstrual cycle due to breast-feeding; Withdrawal of the penis from the vagina before ejaculation; Abstaining from coitus from day 10 to 17 of the menstrual cycle

Accepted Answer

A→R, B→P, C→Q

Answer

A→R, B→Q, C→P

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A→Q, B→R, C→P

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A→P, B→Q, C→R

Question 3

Diaphragms, cervical caps and vaults prevent conception by:

Accepted Answer

Blocking the entry of sperms through the cervix

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Inhibiting ovulation and implantation

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Suppressing sperm motility

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Increasing phagocytosis of sperms within the uterus

Question 4

___ is a popular brand of condom for males.

Accepted Answer

Nirodh

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Mala-N

Answer

Nishakt

Answer

Mala-D

Question 5

Match the barrier (Column I) with all its features (Column II). Column I: Condoms; Vaults; Diaphragms Column II: Used by females; Used by males; Made of rubber; Made of latex

Accepted Answer

A→Q,S; B→P,R; C→P,R

Answer

A→Q,R; B→P,R; C→P,S

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A→Q,S; B→Q,R; C→Q,R

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A→P,S; B→Q,R; C→P,R

Question 6

A copper-releasing IUD is the same kind of contraceptive as:

Accepted Answer

Multiload 375

Answer

Diaphragm

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LNG-20

Answer

Mirena

Question 7

Match the type of IUD (Column I) with examples (Column II). Column I: Non-medicated IUDs; Copper-releasing IUDs; Hormone-releasing IUDs Column II: Multiload 375; LNG-20; Lippes loop; Cu-7; Progestasert

Accepted Answer

A→R; B→S,P; C→Q,T

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A→Q; B→S,P; C→R,T

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A→R; B→P,Q; C→S,T

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A→R; B→P,T; C→Q,R

Question 8

Apart from inhibiting ovulation, oral progestogen pills help prevent pregnancy by not allowing:

Accepted Answer

Implantation

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Spermatogenesis

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Fertilisation to occur outside the body

Answer

None of these

Question 9

A once-a-week oral contraceptive pill is:

Accepted Answer

Saheli

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Mala A

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Mala D

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Saheli-2

Question 10

Which of these is related to males?

Accepted Answer

Vasectomy

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Oral pill

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Tubectomy

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None of these

Question 11

Match each method (Column I) with its example or mode of action (Column II). Column I: Barrier methods; Intra-uterine devices; Oral contraceptive pills; Tubectomy; Lactational amenorrhoea Column II: Prevent ovulation; Diaphragm; Increase phagocytosis of sperms, suppress sperm motility and fertilising capacity; Contraception due to breast-feeding; Prevent fertilisation

Accepted Answer

A→Q, B→R, C→P, D→T, E→S

Answer

A→R, B→P, C→Q, D→T, E→S

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A→S, B→R, C→P, D→T, E→Q

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A→Q, B→T, C→P, D→R, E→S

Question 12

A contraceptive placed under the skin of females is correctly matched in:

Accepted Answer

Implant — Norplant

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Copper T — IUD

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Barrier — LNG-20

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Progestasert — IUD

Question 13

Find the correct match. Column I: Copper-7; Vasectomy; Pills; Nirodh Column II: Hormonal method; Intra-uterine method; Permanent method; Temporary method

Accepted Answer

A→Q, B→R, C→P, D→S

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A→R, B→P, C→Q, D→S

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A→P, B→R, C→Q, D→S

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A→Q, B→P, C→R, D→S

Question 14

Match Column I with Column II. Column I: Barrier device; Sterilisation; IUDs; Pills Column II: Saheli; Condom, diaphragm; Cu-T; Tubectomy

Accepted Answer

A→Q, B→S, C→R, D→P

Answer

A→Q, B→P, C→R, D→S

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A→R, B→S, C→P, D→Q

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A→S, B→Q, C→P, D→R

Question 15

Taken together, contraceptive methods act by:

Accepted Answer

Preventing ovulation, fertilisation and implantation

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Preventing ovulation only

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Preventing ovulation and fertilisation only

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Preventing the rapid passage of eggs in the oviduct

Question 16

Choose the correct statement.

Accepted Answer

IUDs increase phagocytosis of sperms in the uterus

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IUDs are generally inserted by the user herself

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IUDs suppress gametogenesis

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IUDs once inserted never need to be replaced

Question 17

Administration of which of these within 72 hours of coitus is effective as emergency contraception? (1) Progestogens (2) Progestogen–estrogen combinations (3) Intra-uterine devices (4) Diaphragms or cervical caps

Accepted Answer

i, ii and iii

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i and ii only

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i, iii and iv

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ii and iii only

Question 18

Identify the TRUE statements. (1) There are many side effects of tubectomy and vasectomy. (2) The purpose of tubectomy is to prevent egg formation. (3) The most important component of oral contraceptive pills is progesterone (progestogen). (4) Oral contraceptive pills help in birth control by preventing ovulation. (5) Genital warts are a sexually transmitted disease caused by the herpes virus. (6) In India, there is a rapid decline in infant mortality rate and MMR.

Accepted Answer

III, IV and VI

Answer

I, II and V

Answer

I, II and III

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III, IV, V and VI

Question 19

Which is true for 'lactational amenorrhoea'? (1) It means absence of menstruation. (2) Ovulation does not occur during the lactational period. (3) Chances of contraceptive failure are almost nil up to six months after parturition. (4) Side effects are almost nil. (5) Its contraceptive efficiency falls after the period of intense lactation. (6) It is a natural method of contraception. (7) It increases phagocytosis of sperms.

Accepted Answer

All except vii

Answer

ii, iii, iv, v, vi

Answer

ii, iii, iv, v

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All

Question 20

Which is an INCORRECT match of category, type and mode of action of a contraceptive?

Accepted Answer

Intra-uterine device — Lippes loop — Inhibits ovulation

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Sterilisation — Vasectomy — Prevents gamete transport

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Barrier method — Condom — Prevents meeting of ovum and sperms

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Pills — Mala-D — Inhibits ovulation

Question 21

Find the INCORRECT statement. (1) Barrier methods are available for both males and females. (2) In barrier methods, ovum and sperms are prevented from physically meeting. (3) Condoms are thin rubber/latex sheaths covering the penis in males or the vagina and cervix in females. (4) Diaphragms, cervical caps and vaults are rubber barriers inserted to cover the cervix and are disposable.

Accepted Answer

IV

Answer

I and II

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II and III

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III and IV

Question 22

What is true about 'Saheli'? (1) Developed at CDRI, Lucknow (2) Contains a steroidal preparation (3) 'Once-a-week' pill (4) Many side effects (5) High contraceptive value (6) Very few side effects (7) Low contraceptive value

Accepted Answer

i, iii, v, vi

Answer

i, ii, v, vi

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i, iii, iv, v

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i, ii, iii, iv, v

Question 23

Identify the correct statements about lactational amenorrhoea. (1) Ovulation does not occur during the lactational period. (2) Side effects are huge. (3) Chances of contraceptive failure are almost nil up to six years after parturition. (4) It is a natural method of contraception. (5) It increases phagocytosis of sperms.

Accepted Answer

I and IV

Answer

I, II, III and V

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II and IV

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All of these

Question 24

Which statements about oral contraceptive pills are correct? (1) They inhibit ovulation and implantation. (2) They alter the quality of cervical mucus to prevent/retard the entry of sperms. (3) They prevent ejaculated semen from entering the female vagina. (4) They inhibit the menstrual cycle.

Accepted Answer

I and II

Answer

I only

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II and III

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I, II, III and IV

Question 25

Identify the correct statements. (1) There are many side effects of tubectomy and vasectomy. (2) The purpose of tubectomy is to prevent fusion of egg and sperm. (3) The most important component of oral contraceptive pills is progesterone (progestogen). (4) Oral contraceptive pills help birth control by preventing ovulation.

Accepted Answer

II, III and IV

Answer

I, II and III

Answer

I and II

Answer

II and IV

Question 26

Condoms are one of the most popular contraceptives because:

Accepted Answer

All of the above

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They are effective barriers to insemination

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They do not interfere with the coital act

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They help reduce the risk of STDs

Question 27

Which option does NOT correctly state the action of a contraceptive?

Accepted Answer

Vasectomy — prevents spermatogenesis

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Hormonal contraceptives — prevent/retard entry of sperms, prevent ovulation and fertilisation

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Barrier methods — prevent fertilisation

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IUDs — increase phagocytosis of sperms, suppress sperm motility and fertilising capacity

Question 28

Select the hormone-releasing intra-uterine devices.

Accepted Answer

Progestasert, LNG-20

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Vaults, LNG-20

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Multiload 375, Progestasert

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Lippes loop, Multiload 375

Question 29

Match List I with List II. Column I: Vaults; IUDs; Vasectomy; Tubectomy Column II: Entry of sperm through the cervix is blocked; Removal of a part of the vas deferens; Phagocytosis of sperms within the uterus; Removal of a part of the fallopian tube

Accepted Answer

A→1, B→3, C→2, D→4

Answer

A→4, B→2, C→1, D→3

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A→2, B→4, C→3, D→1

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A→3, B→1, C→4, D→2

Question 30

Match the method (Column I) with its action (Column II). Column I: Diaphragm; Contraceptive pills; Intra-uterine device; Lactational amenorrhoea Column II: Inhibit ovulation and implantation; Increase phagocytosis of sperms within the uterus; Absence of menstrual cycle and ovulation following parturition; Covers the cervix, blocking the entry of sperms

Accepted Answer

A→4, B→1, C→2, D→3

Answer

A→2, B→4, C→1, D→3

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A→3, B→2, C→1, D→4

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A→4, B→1, C→3, D→2

Question 31

Match Column I with Column II. Column I: Vasectomy; Coitus interruptus; Cervical caps; Saheli Column II: Oral method; Barrier method; Surgical method; Natural method

Accepted Answer

A→R, B→S, C→Q, D→P

Answer

A→R, B→P, C→S, D→Q

Answer

A→Q, B→R, C→P, D→S

Answer

A→S, B→Q, C→P, D→R

Question 32

Match the contraceptive method (Column I) with its examples (Column II). Column I: Chemical; IUDs; Barriers; Sterilisation Column II: Tubectomy & vasectomy; Copper T & Loop; Condom & cervical cap; Spermicidal jelly & foam; Coitus interruptus & calendar method

Accepted Answer

A→S, B→Q, C→R, D→P

Answer

A→S, B→T, C→Q, D→R

Answer

A→P, B→R, C→Q, D→T

Answer

A→S, B→Q, C→T, D→P

Question 33

Read Statement A and Statement B carefully and choose the correct option. Statement A: Women are at their peak of conception around the day of ovulation. Statement B: Vasectomy is the method normally employed to avoid conception in females.

Accepted Answer

Statement A is true, but Statement B is false.

Answer

Both Statement A and Statement B are true.

Answer

Statement A is false, but Statement B is true.

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Both Statement A and Statement B are false.

Question 34

Progestasert is an IUD that makes the uterus unsuitable and the cervix hostile to sperms. It belongs to:

Accepted Answer

Hormone-releasing IUDs

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Copper-releasing IUDs

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Non-medicated IUDs

Answer

Ideal contraceptives

Question 35

Lactational amenorrhoea:

Accepted Answer

Prevents conception

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Prevents secretion of milk from the breast

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Prevents secretion of prolactin

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Prevents spermatogenesis

Question 36

Match Column I with Column II. Column I: Surgical methods; Barrier methods; Natural methods; Chemical (hormonal) methods Column II: Condom; Pills; Tubectomy; Lactational amenorrhoea

Accepted Answer

A→R, B→P, C→S, D→Q

Answer

A→R, B→S, C→P, D→Q

Answer

A→S, B→R, C→Q, D→P

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A→Q, B→P, C→R, D→S

Question 37

Tying up or removing a small part of the fallopian tube is called:

Accepted Answer

Tubectomy

Answer

Vasectomy

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Ductus arteriosus

Answer

Archidectomy

Question 38

The most important component of oral contraceptive pills is:

Accepted Answer

Progesterone

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Growth hormone

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Thyroxine

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Luteinising hormone

Question 39

Identify the WRONG statements. (1) Pills and hormone-releasing IUDs make the cervix hostile to sperms. (2) The mode of action of implants is similar to that of pills. (3) Vasectomy prevents conception. (4) Tubectomy blocks ovulation.

Accepted Answer

IV

Answer

I, III

Answer

III, IV

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II, IV

Question 40

Which contraceptive also protects against STDs and AIDS?

Accepted Answer

Condoms

Answer

Diaphragms

Answer

Spermicidal foams

Answer

Lactational amenorrhoea

Question 41

Match Column I with Column II. Column I: Non-medicated IUD; Copper-releasing IUD; Hormone-releasing IUD; Implants Column II: Multiload 375; Progestogens; Lippes loop; LNG-20

Accepted Answer

A→R, B→P, C→S, D→Q

Answer

A→R, B→P, C→Q, D→S

Answer

A→P, B→R, C→S, D→Q

Answer

A→S, B→P, C→Q, D→R

Question 42

Which is NOT a natural method of contraception?

Accepted Answer

Implants

Answer

Periodic abstinence

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Coitus interruptus

Answer

Lactational amenorrhoea

Question 43

Find the INCORRECT statements. (1) Pills are taken daily for 21 days, starting preferably within the first five days of the menstrual cycle. (2) Combined progestogen–estrogen pills inhibit ovulation by inhibiting FSH and LH secretion. (3) Contraceptive pills alter the quality of cervical mucus to promote the entry of sperms. (4) Contraceptive pills help in promoting implantation. (5) Contraceptive pills are very effective with few side effects, and work by promoting ovulation.

Accepted Answer

III, IV, V

Answer

I, III

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I, II, V

Answer

I, III, IV

Question 44

Find the CORRECT statements. (1) Chances of fertilisation are very high during the first 7 days of the menstrual cycle. (2) Intra-uterine devices like Copper T are effective contraceptives. (3) Chances of conception are nil until the mother breast-feeds the infant up to two years. (4) Nearly 4 to 5 million MTPs are performed in a year worldwide. (5) The Government of India legalised MTP in 1971 with strict conditions to avoid misuse.

Accepted Answer

II, V

Answer

III, IV, V

Answer

I, II, III, V

Answer

I, III, IV

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