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Choose the correct answers from the alternatives given.
The development of a sporophyte from the moss gametophyte without sexual fusion is
called:

  1. apomoxis

  2. apogamy

  3. apospory

  4. amphimixis


Correct Option: D

Euthanasia (mercy killing) was first legalized in

  1. Switzerland

  2. Netherland

  3. France

  4. Italy


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?

  1. Sandhya Act

  2. Sonia Act

  3. Sharda Act

  4. Mother Teresa Act


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 _______

  1. Sodomy

  2. Statutory rape

  3. Public Indecency

  4. Legal


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

  1. Sex education

  2. Organizing self-protection program

  3. Isolating girls from external environment

  4. Both A and B


Correct Option: D

Hina who studied in class 10th was suffering from depression. She does not eat properly, does not talk with anyone in school and also does not finish her homework daily. She may be

  1. Sexually abused

  2. Mentally ill

  3. Lazy

  4. Both A and B


Correct Option: D

The effect of sexual abuse is

  1. Sexually transmitted diseases

  2. Suicide

  3. Depression

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sexual abuse is the act in which the person is forced to participate in any type of sexual activity. The person may suffer from sexually transmitted disease which has been acquired during the abuse. These people are at higher risk to perform suicides due to trauma and suffering. There are changes in the behaviour which depict that the person has been sexually abused. The person would show disinterest in any activities and may suffer from depression and sadness.

Thus, the correct answer is option D. 

Sex education is necessary in schools because

  1. It provides information about sexually transmitted diseases.

  2. It creates awareness about bad touch.

  3. It provides information about reproductive parts.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sexual abuse is the act in which the person is forced to participate in any type of sexual activity. This can be prevented through sex education in which the young girls and boys should be educated about sex and how to protect from abuse. The information about sexually transmitted diseases which can be acquired through this act. The awareness about the bad touch should be created. The steps which can be taken with respect to the hygiene and cleanliness of the reproductive parts. 

Thus, the correct answer is option D. 

Sexual abuse is

  1. Molestation

  2. Violence

  3. Crisis

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sexual abuse is the act in which the person is forced to participate in any type of sexual activity. The other term for describing abuse is molestation. The person is unwillingly and forcefully involved in the act. The minors are generally the main target of molestation

Thus, the correct answer is option A.