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प्रश्न
Is sex education necessary in schools? Why?
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उत्तर
Yes, sex education is necessary in schools.
The introduction of sex education in the school curriculum provides young individuals with accurate and age-appropriate information, helping them to avoid myths and misconceptions related to sex and reproductive health. It educates them about reproductive organs, safe and hygienic sexual practices, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), and the importance of responsible behaviour. This awareness is especially crucial during adolescence, as it promotes informed decisions and a healthy reproductive life. In many countries, however, sex education remains a topic of debate. Controversies often arise regarding whether or not child sexuality should be discussed, the promotion and use of contraceptives such as condoms or hormonal birth control, and concerns related to teenage pregnancies, premarital sex, and STD transmission. One major point of contention is the advocacy of abstinence-only education, often supported by conservative groups, which has contributed significantly to the ongoing debate.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Do you think that reproductive health in our country has improved in the past 50 years? If yes, mention some such areas of improvement.
Our government has intentionally imposed strict conditions for M.T.P. in our country. Justify giving a reason.
What is amniocentesis and why there is a statutory ban on it?
What is the name of surgical method of birth control in human females in which the oviducts are cut and ligated (tied) at both ends?
Name the contraceptive device used by the human males which acts as a sheath over the male organ and traps the sperms in it.
What is done in the contraception method known as vasectomy?
Which method of contraception prevents fertilised egg from being implanted in the uterus?
What substances are contained in vaginal pills, used as contraceptives? How do they work?
The human males use a device X made of a very thin rubber sheet as a covering on the male organ to prevent pregnancy. This device traps the gametes Y in it. In order to prevent pregnancy, the human females use a device Z which is a circle of rubber with a metal spring around it. The device Z is put inside the vagina to cover the cervix. It stops Y from going into the uterus.
(a) What is device X?
(b) What are Y?
(c) Name the device Z.
(d) What is the general name of these methods of birth control (or preventing pregnancy)?
(e) The use of which contraceptive device, X or Z, can protect the persons from sexually transmitted diseases?
A, B and C are three common STDs. A and C are caused by bacteria whereas B is caused by a virus D. The virus D reduces the immunity of the infected person to such a low level that the person can die of even very mild diseases.
(a) What could A and C be?
(b) What is B?
(c) Name the virus D?
(d) How can A, B and C be caused?
(e) Out of A, B and C, which one does not have a definite cure as yet?
Define amniocentesis.
Name the kind of diseases/disorders and any two symptoms that are likely to occur in humans if Mutation in the gene that codes for an enzyme phenylalanine hydroxylase occurs.
RCH stands for ______.
RCH stands for ______.
The period of pregnancy is called ______
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From the internet, gather information about the chromosome numbers of five animals and five plants. Correlate the number with the size of organism and answer the following questions.
- Do larger organisms have more number of chromosomes/cells?
- Can organism with fewer chromosomes reproduce more easily than organisms with more number of chromosomes?
- More the number of chromosomes/cells greater is the DNA content. Justify.
Reproduction is linked to stability of population of a species. Justify the statement.
In India, the action plans for family planning were initiated in the year ______
Select the statement which is not correct about reproductive health?
Suggest some important steps that you would recommend to be taken to improve the reproductive health standards in India.
State one drawback of the following:
Copper - T
Amniocentesis technique is ______.
What is the primary rationale for introducing structured sex education in schools under the RCH programme?
The Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Act was enacted in which year to legalise safe abortions under defined conditions?
Which of the following represents an ongoing government initiative aimed at preventing infant deaths from vaccine-preventable diseases?
Which of the following groups of techniques is made available at Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) centres for addressing infertility?
