Test: Reproductive Health: Problems & Strategies (NCERT) - NEET MCQ

In India, family planning programmes were initiated in 1951 at a national level to attain total reproductive health as a social goal. According to World Health Organization (WHO), reproductive health means total well-being of an individual in the physical, social behavioural and emotional aspects of reproduction "Saheli', an oral contraceptive pill for the females was developed by scientists at Central Drug Research Institute (CDRI) in Lucknow. Amniocentesis is being misused to determine the sex of the foetus and kill the normal female foetuses. Therefore, it should be legally banned to avoid female foeticide

Topic in NCERT: Reproductive health

Line in NCERT: "Reproductive health refers to a total well-being in all aspects of reproduction, i.e., physical, emotional, behavioural and social."

Introduction of sex eduction in school should also be encouraged to provide right information to the young so as to discourage children from believing in myths and having misconceptions about sex related aspects.

Topic in NCERT: Reproductive health significance

Line in NCERT: "Educating people, especially fertile couples and those in marriageable age group, about available birth control options, care of pregnant mothers, post-natal care of the mother and child, importance of breast feeding, equal opportunities for the male and the female child, etc., would address the importance of bringing up socially conscious healthy families of desired size."

A population explosion in India is influenced by factors such as a decline in death rates, maternal mortality rates, and infant mortality rates, which contribute to an increased population due to improved survival rates. However, a decline in the number of people in the reproductive age group would actually reduce the potential for population growth, making it an incorrect factor contributing to population explosion.

Topic in NCERT: Population explosion factors

Line in NCERT: "rapid decline in death rate, maternal mortality rate (MMR) and infant mortality rate (IMR) as well as an increase in number of people in reproducible age are probable reasons for this."

Statement I is true because abortions can occur spontaneously due to natural causes. Statement III is true as lactational amenorrhea can act as a natural contraceptive method during breastfeeding. Statement IV is also true as creating awareness is essential for promoting reproductive health. Statement II is false because infertility can result from factors affecting either the male or female partner.


Based on the initiatives mentioned for creating awareness about reproductive health, which of the following strategies best addresses the prevention of myths and misconceptions among adolescents and helps in establishing a socially responsible and healthy society?

Mandating the inclusion of sex education in school curricula combined with community-based programs by governmental and non-governmental organizations focusing on reproductive health and family planning.

Promoting the use of mass media campaigns that solely focus on the prevention of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and AIDS, without integrating educational programs on reproductive health.

Encouraging parents and close relatives to disseminate information about reproductive health independently, without formal education or community support.

Implementing strict laws and regulations to control population growth and prevent sex-related crimes, while minimizing educational efforts and awareness programs.

Answer: Option A

Topic in NCERT: True/False with explanation

Line in NCERT: "Abortions could happen spontaneously too." "Infertility is defined as the inability to produce a viable offspring and is always due to abnormalities/defects in the female partner." "Complete lactation could help as a natural method of contraception." "Creating awareness about sex related aspects is an effective method to improve reproductive health of the people."

The most effective strategy for addressing myths and misconceptions about reproductive health among adolescents is to integrate sex education into school curricula and support it with community-based programs. This approach ensures that accurate information is provided in a structured educational environment and reinforced through various media channels and community efforts. Solely focusing on disease prevention, relying on informal dissemination, or enforcing regulations without educational support would not be as comprehensive in fostering a well-informed and healthy society.

Topic in NCERT: Creating awareness about reproductive health

Line in NCERT: "Introduction of sex education in schools should also be encouraged to provide right information to the young so as to discourage children from believing in myths and having misconceptions about sex-related aspects."