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MTP is

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  1. Multitrade practices

  2. Malthusian treatise on population

  3. Multiple temporary frequency

  4. Medical termination of pregnancy

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

MTP is medical termination of pregnancy or induced abortion. Intentional or voluntary termination of pregnancy before the foetus become viable is called MTP or induced abortion.

So, the correct answer is 'Medical termination of pregnancy'.

Which two of the following statements are correct?
a) MTP during first semester is generally safe
b) Chances of conception are nil until mother breast feeds the infant upto two years
c) IUDs like copper-T are effective contraceptives
d) Contraceptive pills may be taken upto one week after coitus to prevent conception

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  1. a, c

  2. a, b

  3. b, c

  4. c,d

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

a) Medical termination of pregnancy is a induced abortion which is considered safe during the first trimester of pregnancy( i.e upto 12 weeks of pregnancy). However, these are much more riskier in second trimester of pregnancy.

b) Chances of conception are almost nil as long as the mother lactates fully. This method is considered effective only upto a maximum period of six months.
c) IUDs like copper T are effective contraceptives. It prevent implantation.
d) Pills are normally taken daily for a period of 21 days starting preferably within the first five days of menstrual cycle.
So, the correct answer is 'a,c'.

MTP is considered safe upto how many weeks of pregnancy?

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  1. Six

  2. Eight

  3. Twelve

  4. Eighteen

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:
Intentional or voluntary termination of pregnancy before full term is called medical termination of pregnancy (MTP) or induced abortion. MTPs are considered relatively safe during the first trimester, i.e., upto 12 weeks of pregnancy. Second trimester abortions are much more risker.
So, the correct option is 'Twelve'.

Induced abortion is

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  1. IUD

  2. MTP

  3. STD

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

IUD- Intrauterine devices is a temporary method to prevent implantation.

MTP- Medical termination of pregnancy is intentional or voluntary termination of pregnancy before the foetus becomes viable. It is also called induced abortion.
STD- Sexually transmitted diseases which are transmitted through sexual intercourse with infected persons.
So, the correct answer is 'MTP'.

MTP Act of 1971 was amended in

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  1. 1994

  2. 1998

  3. 2002

  4. 2003

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Government of India legalised MTP in 1971 but with some strict conditions to avoid its misuse. Such restrictions are necessary to check indiscriminate and illegal female foeticides which are reported high till date. It was amended in 1994.

So, the correct answer is '1994'.

Induced abortion is also called

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  1. STD

  2. MTP

  3. IUD

  4. PID

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:
MTP refers to the Medical termination of pregnancy . It is done to get rid of unwanted pregnancies. It is safe if it is performed upto 12 weeks or first trimester of pregnancy.
So the correct option is ' MTP '.

Euthanasia (mercy killing) was first legalized in

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  1. Switzerland

  2. Netherland

  3. France

  4. Italy

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Euthanasia is the practice of intentionally ending a life in order to relieve pain and suffering. The Netherland's parliament passed a bill legalizing euthanasia on February 20th, 2008 becoming the first country to do so.
Therefore, the correct answer is option B.

Which of the following act forbids the practice of child marriages in India?

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  1. Sandhya Act

  2. Sonia Act

  3. Sharda Act

  4. Mother Teresa Act

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Child Marriage Restraint Act 1929 popularly known as the Sarda Act after its sponsor Rai Sahib Harbilas Sarda to the British India Legislature in India was passed on 28 September 1929, fixed the age of marriage for girls at 14 years and boys at 18 years which was later amended to 18 for girls and 21 for boys. It came into effect six months later on April 1, 1930 and it applies to all of British India, not just to Hindus. It was a result of social reform movement in India. The legislation was passed by the British Indian Government.

Having sex with a minor is called _______

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  1. Sodomy

  2. Statutory rape

  3. Public Indecency

  4. Legal

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A sodomy law is a law that defines certain sexual acts as crimes, Sexual intercourse by an adult with a person below a statutorily designated age is statutory rape. Public Indecency is the deliberate exposure of ones body in public considered as inappropriate behaviour.

Sexual abuse can be prevented by

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  1. Sex education

  2. Organizing self-protection program

  3. Isolating girls from external environment

  4. Both A and B

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Correct Option: D