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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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Mention the problems that are taken care of by reproduction and child health care programme.
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HIV
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(a) a protozoan
(b) a fungus
(c) a bacterium
(d) a virus
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Expand the following abbreviation:
IUCD
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- Fertilization of egg
- Maturation of egg
- Release of egg
- Embedding of embryo in thickened uterine wall.
Which of the following options gives the correct order of sequence in which they occur?
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State one drawback of the following:
Copper - T
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