Class 12/Question Bank/Competency Based
Created by Titas Mallick
Biology Teacher • M.Sc. Botany • B.Ed. • CTET (CBSE) • CISCE Examiner
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Biology Teacher • M.Sc. Botany • B.Ed. • CTET (CBSE) • CISCE Examiner
Competency Based Questions on Reproductive Health
1. Analyze the Contraceptive Choice: A 30-year-old woman who has completed her family and desires a permanent method of contraception visits a clinic. She has a history of heavy menstrual bleeding. Which method would be contraindicated (not recommended)? a) Tubectomy b) Vasectomy for her husband c) LNG-20 IUD (Mirena) d) Copper-T IUD
2. Assertion (A): The "Saheli" pill is considered a significant advancement in contraception. Reason (R): It is a non-steroidal preparation with fewer side effects and a once-a-week dosage. a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A. c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.
3. Evaluate the Scenario: A couple has been trying to conceive for 2 years. Tests reveal the male partner has a very low sperm count (oligospermia), and the female partner is healthy. Which ART method is the most direct solution? a) GIFT (Gamete Intrafallopian Transfer) b) IUI (Intra-Uterine Insemination) c) ZIFT (Zygote Intrafallopian Transfer) d) Surgical sterilization
4. Legal/Ethical Application: A doctor performs an amniocentesis solely to determine the sex of the fetus. Under which Indian Act is this action punishable? a) The Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Act b) The PCPNDT Act c) The POCSO Act d) The Consumer Protection Act
5. Analyze the Graph: If a population pyramid shows a very broad base and a sharp tapering top, what does this indicate? a) Low birth rate, High life expectancy. b) High birth rate, High death rate (Rapid growth). c) Zero population growth. d) Declining population.
6. Critical Thinking: Why is "Lactational Amenorrhea" not considered a reliable contraceptive method after 6 months postpartum? a) The baby starts weaning and suckling frequency decreases, lowering Prolactin. b) The uterus has fully recovered. c) Oxytocin levels drop significantly. d) The mother's nutritional status improves.
7. Identify the mismatch: Which STI is correctly matched? a) Genital Herpes - Virus - Curable b) Syphilis - Bacteria - Curable c) AIDS - Retrovirus - Curable d) Trichomoniasis - Protozoa - Incurable
8. Assertion (A): IUDs like Copper-T are ideal contraceptives for females who want to delay pregnancy. Reason (R): They suppress sperm motility and the fertilizing capacity of sperm. a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A. c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.
9. Predict the Consequence: If the government stops free distribution of contraceptives, what is the most likely demographic impact? a) Increase in MMR. b) A sharp rise in the birth rate (Natality). c) Increase in sex ratio. d) Decrease in IMR.
10. Application: A female cannot produce ova but has a suitable environment for development. Which ART method should be used? a) ZIFT b) GIFT (using donor egg) c) IUI d) AI
11. Reasoning: Why are "Natural Methods" like the Rhythm method highly prone to failure? a) Sperm can survive only 2 hours. b) Ovulation can be delayed or irregular due to stress/lifestyle. c) They require medical supervision. d) They have side effects.
12. Assertion (A): MTP is considered safe only during the first trimester. Reason (R): In the second trimester, the fetus becomes intimately associated with maternal tissues. a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A. c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.
13. Diagnosis: A patient has itching and fluid discharge. If left untreated, what is a potential complication? a) Improved fertility. b) Ectopic pregnancy or PID. c) Increased immunity. d) Weight gain.
14. Mechanism Analysis: How does the "Emergency Contraceptive" pill work? a) By inducing abortion. b) By preventing or delaying ovulation. c) By killing sperm. d) By blocking tubes.
15. Ethical Evaluation: What is the primary ethical concern in commercial surrogacy? a) Health of the child. b) Exploitation of poor women for financial gain. c) Success rate. d) Donor identity.
Mrs. Sharma has blocked fallopian tubes. Mr. Sharma has a normal sperm count.
16. Select: Why is GIFT not a viable option?
17. Sequence: Steps for IVF?
18. Analyze: If embryo is at 8-cell stage, where is it placed?
Country X has an inverted population pyramid.
19. Evaluate: Long-term consequence?
20. Propose: Policy?
Chlamydia and Gonorrhea are rising on a campus.
21. Identify: Why "silent"?
22. Consequence: Untreated consequence?
23. Designing a Campaign: Female Foeticide.
24. Ethical Debate: Sex education in schools.
25. Visualizing Data: Literacy vs Fertility.
26. Formulating a Solution: IUD fear.
27. Designing a Model: Vasectomy vs Condom.