Reproductive Health Questions — NEET Biology

Q1

Amniocentesis is a technique by which

A essential amino acids in the body can be estimated

B any chromosomal anomalies in the foetus can be detected

C sex of the foetus can be reversed

D genetic disorders of the foetus can be corrected

Correct Answer

Option B

Solution

(b) Amniocentesis detects chromosomal anomalies and genetic disorders in the foetus.

Q2

The stage transferred into the uterus after induced fertilization in the laboratory is

A Zygote

B Embryo at 4 blastomere stage

C Embryo at 2 blastomere stage

D Morula

Correct Answer

Option D

Solution

(d) IUT (Intra-Uterine Transfer): embryo with more than 8 blastomeres (morula stage) is transferred.

Q3

Which of the following cannot be detected in a developing foetus by amniocentesis?

A Sex of the foetus

B Down syndrome

C Jaundice

D Klinefelter syndrome

Correct Answer

Option C

Solution

(c) Jaundice is a metabolic/physiological condition — not detectable by chromosomal analysis in amniocentesis.

Q4

Hysterectomy is surgical removal of

A Prostate gland

B Vas-deferens

C Mammary glands

D Uterus

Correct Answer

Option D

Solution

(d) Hysterectomy: surgical removal of the uterus.

Q5

In which of the following techniques are embryos transferred to assist females who cannot conceive?

A GIFT and ZIFT

B ICSI and ZIFT

C GIFT and ICSI

D ZIFT and IUT

Correct Answer

Option D

Solution

(d) ZIFT (Zygote Intrafallopian Transfer) and IUT (Intrauterine Transfer) both involve embryo transfer.

Q6

Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) is considered safe up to how many weeks?

A Eight weeks

B Twelve weeks

C Eighteen weeks

D Six weeks

Correct Answer

Option B

Solution

(b) MTP is safe up to 12 weeks (first trimester).

Q7

The test-tube baby programme employs which technique?

A Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI)

B Intra uterine insemination (IUI)

C Gamete intrafallopian transfer (GIFT)

D Zygote intra fallopian transfer (ZIFT)

Correct Answer

Option D

Solution

(d) Test tube baby programme uses ZIFT — fertilization in vitro, zygote transferred to fallopian tube.

Q8

Which one of the following statements is correct regarding STDs?

A The chances of a 5 year old boy contacting a STD are very little

B A person may contact syphilis by sharing milk

C Haemophilia is one of the STD

D Genital herpes and sickle-cell anaemia are both STD

Correct Answer

Option A

Solution

(a) STDs are most common in the 15-24 age group; a 5-year-old has very little chance of contracting one.

Q9

Artificial insemination means

A Transfer of sperms of husband to a test tube containing ova

B Artificial introduction of sperms of a healthy donor into the vagina

C Introduction of sperms of a healthy donor directly into the ovary

D Transfer of sperms of a healthy donor to a test tube containing ova

Correct Answer

Option B

Solution

(b) AI: semen from husband or donor is artificially introduced into vagina or uterus.

Q10

Assisted reproductive technology IVF involves transfer of

A Ovum into the fallopian tube

B Zygote into the fallopian tube

C Zygote into the uterus

D Embryo with 16 blastomeres into the uterus

Correct Answer

Option B

Solution

(b) IVF followed by ZIFT: fertilization in vitro, then zygote transferred to fallopian tube.