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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
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.
Do you think that reproductive health in our country has improved in the past 50 years? If yes, mention some such areas of improvement.
Amniocentesis for sex determination is banned in our country. Is this ban necessary? Comment.
State True/False with explanation.
Creating awareness about sex-related aspects is an effective method to improve reproductive health of the people.
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 does IUCD indicate?
Write the full form of the following as it occur in biology :
HIV
What is done in the contraception method known as vasectomy?
Name the disease caused by HIV.
The sexually transmitted disease which is caused by bacteria is :
(a) malaria
(b) diarrhoea
(c) gonorrhoea
(d) AIDS
AIDS is a deadly disease which is caused by :
(a) a protozoan
(b) a fungus
(c) a bacterium
(d) a virus
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?
Give scientific reasons.
Indians should follow family planning for controlling the population.
Why is it necessary to maintain reproductive health? Which precautions one should follow to maintain reproductive health?
What are the strategies to be implemented in India to attain total reproductive health?
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?
A national level approach to build up a reproductively healthy society was taken up in our country in ______.
A dark stained body present in the somatic cells of human female but absent from those of male is ______.
Would a Planaria cut vertically into two halves regenerate into two individuals? Complete Figure D and E by indicating the regenerated regions.
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| A | B | C | D | E |
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.
When was family planning programs initiated in India?
In India, the action plans for family planning were initiated in the year ______
Amniocentesis is a technique used to ______.
Sex education should involve all of the following except:
Comment on the Reproductive and Child Health Care programme of the government to improve the reproductive health of the people.
Enumerate and describe any five reasons for introducing sex education to school-going children.
What is the exact action of birth control pills?
