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Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) is legalised in India. Comment

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MTP, also called induced abortion, is the termination of pregnancy before the foetus becomes viable. Its aim was to get rid of unwanted pregnancy or when the pregnancy may be fatal to foetus or mother or both. It was legalised in 1971 to check the indiscriminate and illegal female foeticides in India. It is the safest before first trimester of pregnancy
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MODERN PUBLICATION-REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH -REVISION EXERCISE (SHORT ANSWER TYPE-I QUESTION (A) QUESTION FROM STATE BOARD EXAMINATION)
  1. Define reproductive health. Write its two significances.

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  2. One of your neighbour is suffering from itching, fluid discharge, slig...

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  3. Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) is legalised in India. Comment

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  4. Write a short note on primary steps towards reproductive health.

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  5. Expand the following terms: MIP, IMR, ICSI.

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  6. Write a note on Intra-Uterine Devices.

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  7. Expand the following terms: IUDs, MMR, GIFT.

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  8. Foetal sex can be determined by a test based on chromosomal pattern fr...

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  9. Is sex education necessary in schools? Why?

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  10. What is MTP? Upto which stage, it is considered to be safe?

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  11. Distinguish between tubectomy and vasectomy

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  12. Write about test tube baby programme.

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  13. Name four sexually transmitted diseases which can be cured if detected...

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  14. Expand the terms ZIFT and IVF

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  15. What do you mean by MTP?

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  16. Define amniocentesis. Explain its role.

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  17. Enlist the various precautions one has to take to protect himself/hers...

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  18. What is reproductive health? What is its significance?

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  19. What is artificial insemination? Write two advantages of artificial In...

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  20. What is self-sterility?

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