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What is self-sterility?

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Definition of Self-Sterility**: Self-sterility is a condition observed in certain hermaphroditic organisms where they possess both male and female reproductive systems within the same individual. 2. **Hermaphroditic Organisms**: These organisms have both male and female reproductive cells. Examples include many plants and some animals. 3. **Formation of Reproductive Cells**: In hermaphroditic organisms, both male (sperm) and female (egg) reproductive cells are produced in the same body. ...
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MODERN PUBLICATION-REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH -REVISION EXERCISE (SHORT ANSWER TYPE-I QUESTION (A) QUESTION FROM STATE BOARD EXAMINATION)
  1. What is reproductive health? What is its significance?

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

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  3. What is self-sterility?

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  4. Write any two simple principles to prevent sexually transmitted diseas...

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  5. Suggest the aspects of reproductive health which need to be given spec...

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  6. Do you think that reproductive health in our country has improved in t...

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  7. What are the measures one has to take to prevent from contracting STDs...

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  8. Write brief about the surgical methods of birth control.

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  9. Mention two main causes of population explosion in India.

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  10. Mention any four features of an ideal contraceptive.

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  11. Give an example of copper-releasing IUD. How does it help in preventin...

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  12. Give an example of hormone-releasing IUD. How does it help in preventi...

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  13. What is ART? Categorize the following ARTs based on their applications...

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  14. What is lactational amenorrhea? Does it prove to be an effective contr...

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  15. Write full form of GIFT and IUD

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  16. What is amniocentesis? Why does amniocentesis is banned?

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  17. Expand the terms: GIFT, VD, AIDS.

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  18. Write a note on vasectomy

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  19. Expand the terms: MTP, AIDS, Al

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  20. Write a note on tubectomy

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