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प्रश्न
Suggest the aspects of reproductive health which need to be given special attention in the present scenario.
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उत्तर
The following areas of reproductive health require specific attention:
- Sex education in schools is being implemented to provide young minds with accurate information about reproductive organs, accessory reproductive organs, secondary sexual characteristics, adolescence and related changes, safe and hygienic sexual activities, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), and other related topics.
- Information is being provided about available birth control techniques, care for pregnant women, postnatal care for both mother and child, the importance of breastfeeding, and so on.
- Raising awareness among young people about the consequences of unchecked population growth and associated societal issues such as sexual abuse, sex-related crimes, and the use of drugs, tobacco, and alcohol is a key priority.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Your school has been selected by the Department of Education to organize and host an interschool seminar on “Reproductive Health – Problems and Practices”. However, many parents are reluctant to permit their wards to attend it. Their argument is that the topic is “too embarrassing.” Put forth four arguments with appropriate reasons and explanation to justify the topic to be very essential and timely.
List four points of significance of reproductive health in a society. Name any two areas related to the reproductive health which have improved over the past 50 years in our country.
Is sex education necessary in schools? Why?
What are the three types of methods used for birth control (or regulating child birth)? Give one example of each type.
Describe the surgical methods of birth control for men
Describe the surgical methods of birth control for women.
Give two examples of sexually transmitted diseases.
One of the following is a surgical method which prevents the sperms from reaching the ovum and pregnancy does not occur. This method is :
(a) IUCD
(b) vasectomy
(c) condom
(d) tubectomy
A woman uses a device X made of a common metal for preventing pregnancy. This device works by preventing the implantation of fertilised egg cell (or embryo) in the female organ Y.
(a) What are the two names of device X?
(b) Name the organ Y.
(c) Can this method of contraception protect a woman from acquiring a STD?
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?
What are Sexually Transitted Diseases (STD)? List two viral and two bacterial STDs.
Prepare a poster for the school program depicting the objectives of:
"Reproductive and Child Health Care Programme".
Give scientific reasons.
Indians should follow family planning for controlling the population.
What can you suggest to your classmates to keep himself/herself clean and healthy?
What is the need for contraception?
Surgical methods of contraception prevent gamete formation.
Which one amongst the following is the first country in the world to initiate action plans and programmes at a national level to attain total reproductive health as social goal?
‘Saheli’ a new oral contraceptive developed by ______.
A national level approach to build up a reproductively healthy society was taken up in our country in ______.
First or free milk is called ______.
RCH stands for ______.
How are general growth and sexual maturation different from each other?
Trace the path of sperm during ejaculation and mention the gland and their functions associated with the male reproductive system.
Observe the chart and graph given in the figure carefully and answer the following questions.

| Age in Years |
% of full height | |
| Boys | Girls | |
| 8 | 72% | 77% |
| 9 | 75% | 81% |
| 10 | 78% | 84% |
| 11 | 81% | 88% |
| 12 | 84% | 91% |
| 13 | 88% | 95% |
| 14 | 92% | 98% |
| 15 | 95% | 99% |
| 16 | 98% | 99.5% |
| 17 | 99% | 100% |
| 18 | 100% | 100% |
- Which of the line represents the height of boys?
- Which line represents the height of girls?
- What is the difference between the pattern of increase in the height of boys and girls?
- Is this pattern true for each individual?
Select the statement(s) that relate to reproductive health:
In India, the action plans for family planning were initiated in the year ______
State one drawback of the following:
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