NCERT BOOK CLASS 12TH BIOLOGY MCQ
Chapter 3 : Reproductive Health
Important Multiple Choice Question (MCQs)
1. Reproductive health means:
a) Only abstaining from sexual relations
b) Complete physical, mental and social well-being in all reproductive aspects
c) Only the ability to conceive
d) Only prevention of sexual diseases
Answer: b) Complete physical, mental and social well-being in all reproductive aspects
2. When was the ‘Family Welfare Program’ launched in India?
a) 1947
b) 1951
c) 1977
d) 1991
Answer: b) 1951
3. The purpose of contraceptives does NOT include:
a) Preventing unwanted pregnancy
b) Protection from sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)
c) Balancing sex ratio
d) Controlling population growth
Answer: c) Balancing sex ratio
4. Which of these is a natural contraceptive method?
a) Copper-T
b) Contraceptive pills
c) Calendar method
d) Norplant
Answer: c) Calendar method
5. ‘Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP)’ means:
a) Abortion
b) Sterilization
c) Conception
d) Delivery
Answer: a) Abortion
6. In which year did MTP become legally approved in India?
a) 1947
b) 1971
c) 1991
d) 2005
Answer: b) 1971
7. Which of these is NOT a sexually transmitted disease (STD)?
a) AIDS
b) Syphilis
c) Gonorrhea
d) Dengue
Answer: d) Dengue
8. The HIV virus attacks:
a) Red blood cells (RBCs)
b) White blood cells (WBCs)
c) Platelets
d) Nerve cells
Answer: b) White blood cells (WBCs)
9. Which contraceptive also protects against STDs?
a) Contraceptive pills
b) Condom
c) IUD
d) Norplant
Answer: b) Condom
10. What is ‘Tubectomy’?
a) Male sterilization
b) Female sterilization
c) Abortion
d) Conception
Answer: b) Female sterilization
11. ‘Vasectomy’ is performed on:
a) Females
b) Males
c) Both
d) None
Answer: b) Males
12. What happens in IVF technique?
a) Fertilization of sperm and egg outside the body
b) Direct insertion of sperm into uterus
c) Transfer of embryo into uterus
d) Only egg collection
Answer: a) Fertilization of sperm and egg outside the body
13. What is ‘Surrogacy’?
a) A woman giving birth to another woman’s child
b) Sperm donation
c) Egg donation
d) Embryo donation
Answer: a) A woman giving birth to another woman’s child
14. ‘Amniocentesis’ is used for:
a) Determining fetal sex
b) Abortion
c) Sterilization
d) Conception
Answer: a) Determining fetal sex
15. Why was Amniocentesis banned in India?
a) Because it’s dangerous
b) Because it was misused for sex selection
c) It’s an expensive procedure
d) It’s ineffective
Answer: b) Because it was misused for sex selection
16. The ‘PCPNDT Act’ relates to:
a) Contraception
b) Ban on sex selection
c) Sex education
d) Sterilization
Answer: b) Ban on sex selection
17. The purpose of ‘Sex Education’ is:
a) Only giving information about contraception
b) Providing correct information about sexual health
c) Only spreading AIDS awareness
d) Only giving marriage-related information
Answer: b) Providing correct information about sexual health
18. Another name for ‘In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)’ is:
a) Test tube baby
b) Surrogate baby
c) Cloning
d) Gene therapy
Answer: a) Test tube baby
19. What is ‘Lactational Amenorrhea’?
a) A contraceptive method
b) A sexually transmitted disease
c) A reproductive technique
d) A hormonal disorder
Answer: a) A contraceptive method
20. The cause of ‘Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)’ is:
a) Bacteria
b) Virus
c) Fungus
d) Protozoa
Answer: a) Bacteria
21. The main purpose of a ‘Sperm Bank’ is:
a) Long-term storage of sperm
b) Egg collection
c) Embryo creation
d) Treatment of STDs
Answer: a) Long-term storage of sperm
22. In ‘Intrauterine Insemination (IUI)’ technique, what is done?
a) Sperm is directly inserted into uterus
b) Egg is fertilized
c) Embryo is frozen
d) Contraceptive is used
Answer: a) Sperm is directly inserted into uterus
23. When is ‘Emergency Contraceptive’ used?
a) Before sexual intercourse
b) Within 72 hours after intercourse
c) Only during pregnancy
d) After sterilization
Answer: b) Within 72 hours after intercourse
24. ‘Contraceptive Injection’ is based on which hormone?
a) Estrogen
b) Progesterone
c) Insulin
d) Testosterone
Answer: b) Progesterone
25. ‘Human Papillomavirus (HPV)’ causes:
a) AIDS
b) Cervical cancer
c) Hepatitis
d) Tuberculosis
Answer: b) Cervical cancer
26. The purpose of ‘Prenatal Diagnosis’ is:
a) Detecting genetic disorders in fetus
b) Conducting abortion
c) Performing sterilization
d) Assisting conception
Answer: a) Detecting genetic disorders in fetus
27. How does ‘IUD (Intrauterine Device)’ work?
a) By preventing ovulation
b) By reducing sperm motility
c) By affecting uterine lining
d) By reducing libido
Answer: b) By reducing sperm motility
28. What does ‘Contraceptive Patch’ release?
a) Estrogen and progesterone
b) Only testosterone
c) Insulin
d) Thyroxine
Answer: a) Estrogen and progesterone
29. Which is NOT included in ‘Barrier Method’?
a) Condom
b) Diaphragm
c) Contraceptive pills
d) Spermicidal cream
Answer: c) Contraceptive pills
30. ‘Infertility’ means:
a) Inability to conceive
b) Having STD
c) Conducting abortion
d) Undergoing sterilization
Answer: a) Inability to conceive
31. Who are the pioneers of ‘IVF (In Vitro Fertilization)’?
a) Robert Edwards and Patrick Steptoe
b) Louis Pasteur
c) Gregor Mendel
d) Alexander Fleming
Answer: a) Robert Edwards and Patrick Steptoe
32. In ‘Gestational Surrogacy’:
a) Surrogate mother’s egg is used
b) Surrogate mother’s egg is not used
c) Only male sperm is used
d) Embryo is donated
Answer: b) Surrogate mother’s egg is not used
33. ‘PGD (Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis)’ is used for:
a) Checking embryo for genetic disorders
b) Conducting abortion
c) Performing sterilization
d) Treating STDs
Answer: a) Checking embryo for genetic disorders
34. How does ‘Copper-T’ work?
a) By immobilizing sperm
b) By preventing ovulation
c) By causing uterine inflammation
d) By releasing hormones
Answer: a) By immobilizing sperm
35. ‘RU-486’ is used for:
a) Medical abortion
b) Contraception
c) Sterilization
d) Treating STDs
Answer: a) Medical abortion
36. Where is ‘Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG)’ hormone found?
a) In pregnant women
b) In males
c) In children
d) In menopausal women
Answer: a) In pregnant women
37. What is ‘Ovulation’?
a) Release of egg from ovary
b) Production of sperm
c) Contraction of uterus
d) Infection of STD
Answer: a) Release of egg from ovary
38. What happens during ‘Menstruation’?
a) Shedding of uterine lining
b) Ovulation
c) Conception
d) Fertilization
Answer: a) Shedding of uterine lining
39. The ‘Menstrual Cycle’ is regulated by which hormone?
a) Estrogen and progesterone
b) Insulin
c) Thyroxine
d) Testosterone
Answer: a) Estrogen and progesterone
40. Which is NOT a symptom of ‘Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)’?
a) Irregular periods
b) Weight gain
c) Facial hair
d) Low blood pressure
Answer: d) Low blood pressure
41. What is ‘Endometriosis’?
a) Growth of endometrial tissue outside uterus
b) Cysts in ovary
c) Sexually transmitted disease
d) Abortion
Answer: a) Growth of endometrial tissue outside uterus
42. Around what age does ‘Menopause’ occur?
a) 25-30 years
b) 45-50 years
c) 60-65 years
d) 70-75 years
Answer: b) 45-50 years
43. Who receives ‘Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)’?
a) Menopausal women
b) Pregnant women
c) Males
d) Children
Answer: a) Menopausal women
44. ‘Antiretroviral Therapy (ART)’ is used to treat:
a) AIDS
b) Tuberculosis
c) Malaria
d) Dengue
Answer: a) AIDS
45. ‘Safe Sex’ means:
a) Abstaining from sexual intercourse
b) Using condoms
c) Having relations only with married couples
d) Taking contraceptive pills
Answer: b) Using condoms
46. ‘Prostate Cancer’ affects:
a) Males
b) Females
c) Children
d) Elderly
Answer: a) Males
47. Which technique is used for ‘Breast Cancer’ screening?
a) Mammography
b) X-Ray
c) Ultrasound
d) ECG
Answer: a) Mammography
48. Which vaccine is available to prevent ‘Cervical Cancer’?
a) HPV Vaccine
b) Hepatitis B Vaccine
c) Tetanus Vaccine
d) Polio Vaccine
Answer: a) HPV Vaccine
49. The main purpose of an ‘Infertility Clinic’ is:
a) Treating infertility
b) Conducting abortions
c) Performing sterilization
d) Providing sex education
Answer: a) Treating infertility
50. What is most important for improving ‘Reproductive Health’?
a) Awareness and education
b) Only government schemes
c) Only contraceptive use
d) Only medical treatment
Answer: a) Awareness and education
51. Where is ‘Contraceptive Implant’ placed?
a) In uterus
b) Under skin of arm
c) In abdomen
d) In thigh
Answer: b) Under skin of arm
52. Where does ‘Fertilization’ normally occur?
a) In uterus
b) In fallopian tube
c) In ovary
d) In vagina
Answer: b) In fallopian tube
53. What is included in ‘Natural Family Planning Method’?
a) Calendar method
b) Condom use
c) IUD
d) Contraceptive pills
Answer: a) Calendar method
54. Which hormone increases during ‘Pregnancy’?
a) Insulin
b) Progesterone
c) Thyroxine
d) Testosterone
Answer: b) Progesterone
55. What is ‘Norplant’?
a) Contraceptive implant
b) Contraceptive injection
c) Contraceptive patch
d) Contraceptive ring
Answer: a) Contraceptive implant
56. Where is ‘Contraceptive Ring’ placed?
a) In uterus
b) In vagina
c) In fallopian tube
d) In mouth
Answer: b) In vagina
57. What can cause low ‘Sperm Count’?
a) Smoking
b) Drinking more water
c) Doing yoga
d) Eating fruits
Answer: a) Smoking
58. What is done in ‘Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI)’?
a) Single sperm is injected directly into egg
b) Multiple sperm are placed near egg
c) Egg is frozen
d) Uterus is cleaned
Answer: a) Single sperm is injected directly into egg
59. Who can be an ‘Egg Donor’?
a) Only married woman
b) Only unmarried woman
c) Healthy female
d) Only menopausal woman
Answer: c) Healthy female
60. What is ‘Cryopreservation’?
a) Preserving living cells by freezing
b) Heating blood
c) Strengthening bones
d) Brightening skin
Answer: a) Preserving living cells by freezing
61. What is the function of ‘Amniotic Fluid’?
a) Protecting fetus
b) Nourishing mother
c) Forming placenta
d) Producing hormones
Answer: a) Protecting fetus
62. What is the function of ‘Placenta’?
a) Exchange of nutrients between mother and fetus
b) Purifying blood
c) Destroying hormones
d) Producing eggs
Answer: a) Exchange of nutrients between mother and fetus
63. What is ‘Epididymitis’?
a) Inflammation of testes
b) Uterine infection
c) Vaginal itching
d) Lung disease
Answer: a) Inflammation of testes
64. What is ‘Oligospermia’?
a) Low sperm count
b) Low egg count
c) Blood deficiency
d) Hormonal imbalance
Answer: a) Low sperm count
65. What is ‘Azoospermia’?
a) Complete absence of sperm in semen
b) Absence of eggs
c) No blood production
d) Excessive hormone secretion
Answer: a) Complete absence of sperm in semen
66. What is ‘Teratospermia’?
a) Abnormally shaped sperm
b) Ruptured egg
c) Bent uterus
d) Vaginal infection
Answer: a) Abnormally shaped sperm
67. Why is ‘STD Test’ important?
a) To detect sexually transmitted diseases
b) To check pregnancy
c) To know blood group
d) To check bone strength
Answer: a) To detect sexually transmitted diseases
68. What is ‘Sims-Huhner Test’ done for?
a) Checking uterine mucus
b) Blood test
c) Liver test
d) Lung test
Answer: a) Checking uterine mucus
69. What is ‘Hysterosalpingography (HSG)’?
a) X-Ray examination of uterus and fallopian tubes
b) Heart examination
c) Brain examination
d) Kidney examination
Answer: a) X-Ray examination of uterus and fallopian tubes
70. Where is ‘Laparoscopy’ used?
a) Examination of reproductive organs
b) Eye examination
c) Ear examination
d) Nose examination
Answer: a) Examination of reproductive organs
71. Why is ‘Ovulation Induction’ done?
a) To induce ovulation
b) For abortion
c) For sterilization
d) To reduce blood pressure
Answer: a) To induce ovulation
72. What is ‘Clomiphene Citrate’ used for?
a) To increase ovulation
b) To increase blood
c) To reduce weight
d) To induce sleep
Answer: a) To increase ovulation
73. What are ‘Gonadotropins’?
a) Reproductive hormones
b) Digestive enzymes
c) Blood cells
d) Nerve cells
Answer: a) Reproductive hormones
74. Where is ‘Estrogen’ primarily produced?
a) In ovaries
b) In liver
c) In kidneys
d) In lungs
Answer: a) In ovaries
75. The main function of ‘Progesterone’ is:
a) Preparing uterus for pregnancy
b) Producing blood
c) Strengthening muscles
d) Growing bones
Answer: a) Preparing uterus for pregnancy