Reproductive Health — Class 12 Biology PYQs

'Saheli' is a once a week oral pill with very few side effects and high contraceptive value. Which one of the following is used in its preparation ?
[Max Marks: 1 | Sets: 57/2/1]

List any two natural methods of birth control. State the principle that is followed while using natural methods.
[Max Marks: 2 | Sets: 57/2/2]

Analyse the significance of performing amniocentesis on a pregnant woman.
[Max Marks: 2 | Set: 57/2/3]

MTPs in India are considered relatively safe up to 12 weeks of pregnancy. This is because beyond 12 weeks of pregnancy there will be increased chance of :
[Max Marks: 1 | Set: 57/1/1]

The periodic abstinence by a couple for family planning should be from :
[Max Marks: 1 | Sets: 57/1/1, 57/1/2, 57/1/3]

Assertion (A) : The laws of our country permit legal adoption and it is as
yet, one of the best methods for childless couples looking
for parenthood.
Reason (R) : Emotional, religious and social factors are no deterrents to
the legal adoption of orphaned and destitute children in
India.
[Max Marks: 1 | Sets: 57/1/1, 57/1/2, 57/1/3]

(a) Name any two copper releasing intra-uterine devices. State two
reasons that make them effective contraceptives.
[Max Marks: 2 | Sets: 57/2/1, 57/2/2, 57/2/3]

Write the basic steps followed in the Assisted Reproductive Technologies
(ART) programme to help childless couples. Why is it also known as test
tube baby programme ?
[Max Marks: 2 | Sets: 57/1/1, 57/1/2]

Explain the mode of action of contraceptive pills taken by human
females. Mention the schedule to be followed for effective outcome.
[Max Marks: 3 | Sets: 57/1/1, 57/1/3]