CBSE Class 12 Biology Reproductive Health MCQs

Question: The method of directly injecting a sperm into ovum in assisted by reproductive technology is called
a) ICSI
b) ET
c) ZIFT
d) GIFT
Answer: A

Question: Increased IMR and decreased MMR in a population will
a) Not cause significant change in growth rate
b) Result in an explosive population/exp
c) Result in decline in growth rate
d) Cause rapid increase in growth rate
Answer: A

Question: Intensely lactating mothers do not generally conceive due to the
a) Suppression of gonadotropins
b) Hyper secretion of gonadotropins
c) Suppression of gametic transport
d) Suppression of fertilisation
Answer: A

Question: Sterilisation techniques are generally fool proof methods of contraception with least side effects. Yet, this is the last option for the couples because:
i. It is almost irreversible
ii. Of the misconception that it will reduce sexual urge/drive
iii. It is a surgical procedure
iv. Of lack of sufficient facilities in many parts of the country
Choose the correct option:
a) i, ii, iii and iv
b) ii and iv
c) ii and iii
d) i and iii
Answer: A

Question: A national level approach to build up a reproductively healthy society was taken up in our country in
a) 1950s
b) 1960s
c) 1980s
d) 1990s
Answer: A

Question: Which Artificial Reproductive Technique can help a lady conceive a child if both her fallopian tubes are blocked?
a) IVF
b) ZIFT
c) GIFT
d) None of these
Answer: A

Question: Which of the following is not a copper releasing IUD?
a) LNG 20
b) Lippes Loop
c) Both
d) None of these
Answer: A

Question: Fixing up of blastocyst in the wall of uterus is
a) Implantation
b) Fertilisation
c) Placentation
d) Impregnation
Answer: A

Question: What is the correct surgical method for preventing pregnancy in which the vas deferens is cut?
a) Vasectomy
b) Castration
c) Hysterectomy
d) Ovariectomy
Answer: A

Question: In ______ the egg is first fertilized outside the body and then it is inserted into the oviduct.
a) ZIFT
b) ICSI
c) IVF
d) GIFT
Answer: A

Question: Emergency contraceptives are effective if used within
a) 72 hrs of coitus
b) 72 hrs of ovulation
c) 72 hrs of menstruation
d) 72 hrs of implantation
Answer: A

Question: Choose the right one among the statements given below
a) IUDs increase phagocytosis reaction in the uterus
b) IUDs are generally inserted by the user herself
c) IUDs suppress gametogenesis
d) IUDs once inserted need not be replaced
Answer: A

Question: Following statements are given regarding MTP. Choose the correct options given below:

i. MTPs are generally advised during first trimester
ii. MTPs are used as a contraceptive method
iii. MTPs are always surgical
iv. MTPs require the assistance of qualified medical personnel
a) i and iv
b) i and ii
c) ii and iii
d) ii and iii
Answer: A

Question: From the sexually transmitted diseases mentioned below, identify the one which does not specifically affect the sex organs
a) AIDS
b) Syphilis
c) Gonorrhea
d) Genital warts
Answer: A

Question: The highly sophisticated procedure of directly injecting a sperm into an egg is called
a) ICSI
b) ZIFT
c) GIFT
d) AID
Answer: A

Question: In case of a couple where the male is having a very low sperm count, which technique will be suitable for fertilisation?
a) Artificial Insemination
b) Artificial Insemination
c) Intracytoplasmic sperm injection
d) Intrauterine transfer
Answer: A

Question: Infertility cases due to inability of the male partner to inseminate the female or due to very low sperm count in the ejaculates, could be corrected by artificial insemination (AI). 
a) Female Reproductive tract
b) Epididymis
c) Rete testis
d) None of these
Answer: A

Question: Heart is
a) Mesodermal
b) Endodermal
c) Ectodermal
d) None of these
Answer: A

Question: First or free milk is called
a) Colostrum
b) baby's milk
c) rostrum
d) cholesterol
Answer: A

Question: Emergency contraceptives may prevent pregnancy if used within 72 hrs of
a) Coitus
b) Ovulation
c) Menstruation
d) None of these
Answer: A

Question: Condoms are one of the most popular contraceptives becuase of the following reasons
a) All of the above
b) These help in reducing the risk of STDs
c) They do not interfere with coital act
d) These are effective barriers for insemination
Answer :  A

Question: Choose the correct statement regarding the ZIFT procedure
a) Zygote is collected from a female donour and transferred to the fallopian tube
b) Zygote is collected from a female donour and transferred to the uterus
c) Ova collected from a female donour and transferrerd to the uterus
d) Ova collected from a female donour are transferred to the fallopian tube to facilitate zygote formation
Answer :  A

Question: The correct surgical procedure as a contraceptive method is
a) Hysterectomy
b) Castration
c) Vasectomy
d) Ovarieetomy
Answer :  A

Question: Diaphragms are contraceptive devices used by the females. Choose the correct option from the statements given below:

i. They are introduced into the uterus
ii. They are placed to cover the cervical region
iii. They act as physical barriers for sperm entry
iv. They act as spermicidal agents
a) ii and iii
b) iii & iv
c) i and iii,
d) i and ii,
Answer :  A

Question: Which one is correct for mammalian testis
a) Sertoli cells, seminiferous tubules, Leydig's cells
b) Graafian follicles, Leydig's cells and seminiferous tubules
c) Graafian follicles, Sertoli cells and seminiferous tubules
d) All of these
Answer :  A

Question: Seminal vesicles are located in
a) Above Coeper's glands
b) Glane penis
c) Uterus
d) Caput epididymis
Answer :  A

Question: Which one of the following is not the function of placenta? It
a) Secretes oxytocin during parturition
b) Facilitates removal of carbon dioxide and waste material from embryo
c) Secretes estrogen
d) None of these
Answer :  A

Question: What is the expansion for MTP?
a)  Medical Termination of Pregnancy
b) Maternally Transmitted Pathogens
c) Mechanical Transfer of Pollen
d) Medical Termination of Parturition
Answer :   A

Question:  Amniocentesis is a process of
a) Determine disease of the embryo
b) Know about brain disease
c) Determine disease of the embryo
d) Growing cells on culture media
Answer :  A

Question: Which of the following cannot be detected in a developing foetus by amniocentesis ?
a) Jaundice
b) Down syndrome
c) Sex of the foetus
d) Klinefelter syndrome
Answer :  A

Question: Artificial insemination means
a) Artificial introduction of sperms of a healthy donor into the vagina
b) Introduction of sperms of healthy donor directly into the ovary
c) Transfer of sperms of husband to a test tube containing ova
d) None of these
Answer :  A