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Suggest the reproduction-related aspects in which counselling should be provided at the school level. - Biology

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Suggest the reproduction-related aspects in which counselling should be provided at the school level.

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  • Introduction of sex education in schools should also be encouraged to provide right information to the young so as to discourage children from believing in myths and having misconceptions about sex-related aspects.
  • Proper information about reproductive organs, adolescence and related changes, safe and hygienic sexual practices, sexually transmitted diseases (STD), AIDS, etc., would help people, especially those in the adolescent age group to lead a reproductively healthy life.
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Chapter 4: Reproductive Health - VERY SHORT ANSWER [Page 26]

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NCERT Exemplar Biology [English] Class 12
Chapter 4 Reproductive Health
VERY SHORT ANSWER | Q 5. | Page 26

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