Reproductive Health Class 12 Biology Important Questions

Important Questions Class 12

Please refer to Reproductive Health Class 12 Biology Important Questions with solutions provided below. These questions and answers have been provided for Class 12 Biology based on the latest syllabus and examination guidelines issued by CBSE, NCERT, and KVS. Students should learn these problem solutions as it will help them to gain more marks in examinations. We have provided Important Questions for Class 12 Biology for all chapters in your book. These Board exam questions have been designed by expert teachers of Standard 12.

Class 12 Biology Important Questions Reproductive Health

Objective Questions

Question. Saheli contraceptive pill has to be taken
(a) Daily
(b) During menstruation
(c) Twice a week
(d) None of these

Answer

D

Question. Which of the following method of contraception is a terminal method to avoid further pregnancies?
(a) Condoms
(b) Diaphragms
(c) Surgery
(d) Contraceptive pills

Answer

C

Question. Vasectomy is a
(a) Contraceptive pill for females
(b) Hormone IUD
(c) Non–medicated IUD
(d) Sterilization method for males

Answer

D

Question. In vasectomy which part of male reproductive tract is removed or tied
(a) Scrotum
(b) Vas deferens
(c) Vasa efferentia
(d) Prostate gland

Answer

B

Question. In tubectomy which part of female reproductive tract is removed or tied
(a) Cervix
(b) Uterus
(c) Fallopian tube
(d) Ovaries

Answer

C

Question. Which of the following are the ill effects of use of contraceptives?
(a) Nausea and abdominal pain
(b) Breakthrough and abnormal menstrual bleeding
(c) Breast cancer
(d) All of these

Answer

D

Question. MTP stands for
(a) Medical Termination of Parturition
(b) Medical Termination of Prostate gland
(c) Medical Termination of Pregnancy
(d) None of these

Answer

C

Question. The overall MTPs performed per year in the world accounts for what percent of total number of conceived pregnancies
(a) 5%
(b) 10%
(c) 15%
(d) 20%

Answer

D

Question. Restrictions on MTP are important to check which of the following social evil
(a) Dowry
(b) Female foeticide
(c) Drug abuse
(d) Domestic violence

Answer

B

Question. MTPs are relatively safe up to
(a) First 3 months
(b) First trimester
(c) Up to 12 weeks of pregnancy
(d) All of the above

Answer

D

Very Short Answer Questions

Question. What technique would you suggest for correcting infertility caused due to very low sperm counts of a male partner? 
Ans. Artificial insemination

Question. The present population growth rate in India is alarming. Suggest ways to check it.
Ans. (i) By increasing marriageable age.
(ii) By promoting use of birth control measures.
(iii) By educating people about consequences of uncontrolled population growth.

Question. A doctor has observed the chromosomal disorders in developing foetus and advised the couple to undergo abortion. Suggest the technique by which doctor observed the chromosomal disorders.
Ans. Amniocentesis

Short Answer Questions

Question. An infertile couple is advised to adopt test-tube baby programme. Describe two principle procedures adopted for such technologies. 
Ans. (i) IVF/In vitro fertilisation: It is the fertilisation of gametes outside the body in almost similar conditions as that in the body.
(ii) ET/Embryo transfer: Embryos formed by fusion of gametes is transferred into reproductive tract or uterus.

Question. After a brief medical examination a healthy couple came to know that both of them are unable to produce functional gametes and should look for an ‘ART’ (Assisted Reproductive Technique). Name the ‘ART’ and the procedure involved that you can suggest to them to help them bear a child. [CBSE Delhi 2015]
Ans. Test tube baby programme can be done.
(i) Test Tube Baby Programmes
In this method, ova from the wife/donor (female) and the sperms from the husband/donor (male) are collected and induced to form zygote under simulated conditions in the laboratory.
This process is called in vitro fertilisation (IVF).
The zygote or early embryo with up to 8 blastomeres is transferred into the fallopian tube (process is called zygote intra fallopian transfer or ZIFT) and if embryo with more than 8 blastomeres is
transferred into the uterus (process is called intra uterine transfer or IUT).
In females who cannot conceive, embryos formed by fusion of gametes in another female (called in vivo fertilisation) are transferred.

Question. The process of GIFT involves the transfer of female gamete to the fallopian tube. Can gametes be transferred to the uterus to achieve the same result? Explain. 
Ans. The uterine environment is not congenial for the survival of the gamete. If directly transferred to the uterus, they will undergo degeneration or could be phagocytosed and hence viable zygote would not be formed.

Question. How can childless couples be helped by the following assisted reproductive technologies:
(a) GIFT? (b) Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection?
Ans. (a) GIFT (Gamete Intra Fallopian Transfer): It is the transfer of an ovum collected from a donor into the fallopian tube of another female who cannot produce one, but can provide suitable  environment for fertilisation and further development.
(b) Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI): It is a process in which an embryo is formed in the laboratory, in which a sperm is directly injected into the ovum.

Question. What do you think is the significance of reproductive health in a society?
Ans. In a society, if people are aware of birth control methods to avoid sexually transmitted diseases and the importance of breast feeding and post-natal care of the mother and baby, then the society can have healthy children who are the future citizens of a nation.

Question. Suggest the aspects of reproductive health which need to be given special attention in the present scenario.
Ans. (i) Introduction of sex education in school that helps in eradicating myths and misconceptions regarding sex-related aspects.
(ii) Proper information about reproductive organs, safe and hygienic sexual practices and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).
(iii) Awareness of problems due to uncontrolled population growth, social evils like sex-abuse and sex-related crimes, etc.
(iv) Strong infra-structural facilities, professional expertise and material support to provide medical assistance and care to people in reproduction-related problems.
(v) Educating people about available birth control options, care of pregnant mothers, post-natal care of mother and child, importance of breast-feeding, equal opportunities for the male and female child.

Question. Is sex education necessary in schools? Why?
Ans. Yes, sex education is necessary in schools because
(i) it will provide proper information about reproductive organs, adolescence, safe and hygienic sexual practices and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).
(ii) it will provide right information to avoid myths and misconceptions about sex-related queries.

Long Short Answer Questions

Question . STDs are a threat to reproductive health. Describe any two such diseases and suggest preventive measures.
Ans.  Infections or diseases that are transmitted through sexual intercourse are collectively called sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) or venereal diseases (VD) or reproductive tract infections (RTI).
STDs are caused by bacteria (syphilis, gonorrhoea), virus (AIDS, hepatitis B, genital herpes, genital warts), protozoans, nematodes, ectoparasites (trichomoniasis, chlamydiasis) and fungi.
Early symptoms: Itching, fluid discharge, slight pain and swellings in the genital region. 
Complications due to chronic STDs: Pelvic inflammatory diseases (PID), abortions, still births, ectopic pregnancies, infertility, or even cancer of the reproductive tract.
Transmission of hepatitis-B and HIV also occurs by the following ways:
(i) Sharing of injection needles or surgical instruments with infected persons;
(ii) transfusion of infected blood;
(iii) transfer from infected mother to the foetus through placenta.

Question . Name two hormones that are constituents of contraceptive pills. Why do they have high and effective contraceptive value? Name a commonly prescribed non-steroidal oral pill.
Ans. Progestogen-estrogen combination, Progestogen or Progesterone are present in contraceptive pills. They inhibit ovulation, implantation and alter quality of cervical mucus to retard entry of sperm. Saheli is a commonly prescribed oral pill.

Question . (a) Expand IUD.
(b) Why is hormone releasing IUD considered a good contraceptive to space children?
Ans. (a) IUD—Intra uterine devices.
(b) Hormone releasing IUDs are considered a good contraceptives because
(i) they make the uterus unsuitable for implantation.
(ii) they increase the phagocytosis of sperms within uterus and the Cu ions released, suppress sperm motility and the fertilising capacity of sperms.

Question . Name three incurable sexually transmitted diseases and their causative organisms.
Ans. Sexually transmitted disease Causal agent
(i) Hepatitis-B Hepatitis-B virus
(ii) Genital herpes Herpes simplex virus
(iii) AIDS HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus)

Reproductive Health Class 12 Biology Important Questions