Population control and contraceptive methods — practice questions

Question 1 · difficulty L1 · recall

Which contraceptive method works mainly by physically preventing sperm from reaching the ovum?

• A. Oral contraceptive pill
• B. Condom
• C. Copper-releasing IUD
• D. Vasectomy

Question 2 · difficulty L2 · understanding

How do combined oral contraceptive pills mainly prevent pregnancy?

• A. They destroy all sperm in the vagina
• B. They permanently block the oviducts
• C. They hormonally suppress ovulation
• D. They remove the uterine lining mechanically

Question 3 · difficulty L2 · understanding

A copper-releasing intrauterine device is inserted correctly. Which combination best explains its contraceptive action?

• A. Reduced sperm function and greater phagocytosis
• B. It permanently stops ovarian hormone secretion
• C. It surgically blocks both oviducts
• D. It induces formation of antibodies against the ovum

Question 4 · difficulty L3 · application

A couple wants a reversible contraceptive method that also offers protection against many sexually transmitted infections. Which choice best fits?

• A. Tubectomy
• B. Copper IUD only
• C. Oral pills only
• D. Condom use

Question 5 · difficulty L3 · application

Person P chooses vasectomy and person Q chooses tubectomy. What is the key similarity between the two procedures?

• A. Both remove the gonads
• B. Both block gamete transport
• C. Both stop all sex-hormone production
• D. Both prevent gamete formation

Question 6 · difficulty L3 · understanding

$$\text { Match List I and List II }$$ List-I List-II A. Progestasert I. Barrier made of rubber used by females B. Multiload 375 II. Oral contraceptive C. Diaphragm III. Hormone releasing IUD D. Saheli IV. Copper releasing IUD Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. $\mathrm{A}(\mathrm{III}), \mathrm{B}(\mathrm{IV}), \mathrm{C}(\mathrm{I}), \mathrm{D}(\mathrm{II})$
• B. $\mathrm{A}(\mathrm{IV}), \mathrm{B}(\mathrm{II}), \mathrm{C}(\mathrm{I}), \mathrm{D}(\mathrm{III})$
• C. $\mathrm{A}(\mathrm{IV}), \mathrm{B}(\mathrm{III}), \mathrm{C}(\mathrm{I}), \mathrm{D}(\mathrm{II})$
• D. $\mathrm{A}(\mathrm{III}), \mathrm{B}(\mathrm{IV}), \mathrm{C}(\mathrm{II}), \mathrm{D}(\mathrm{I})$

Question 7 · difficulty L3 · understanding

Match List-I with List-II relating to examples of various kind of IUDs and barrier: List - I List - II (A) Copper releasing IUD (I) Vaults (B) Non-medicated IUD (II) Multiload 375 (C) Contraceptive barrier (III) LNG-20 (D) Hormone releasing IUD (IV) Lippes loop Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. A-II, B-IV, C-III, D-I
• B. A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II
• C. A-II, B-I, C-III, D-IV
• D. A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III

Question 8 · difficulty L3 · understanding

Which of the following is not a natural/traditional contraceptive method?

• A. Coitus interruptus
• B. Periodic abstinence
• C. Lactational amenorrhea
• D. Vaults

Question 9 · difficulty L3 · understanding

Match List I with List II List - I List - II A. Non-medicated IUD I. Multiload 375 B. Copper releasing IUD II. Progestogens C. Hormone releasing IUD III. Lippes loop D. Implants IV. LNG-20 Choose the correct answer from the option given below:

• A. A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV
• B. A-I, B-III, C-IV, D-II
• C. A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III
• D. A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II

Question 10 · difficulty L3 · understanding

Match List - I with List - II. List - I List - II (A) Non-medicated IUDs (I) Multiload 375 (B) Copper releasing IUDs (II) Rubber barrier (C) Hormone releasing IUDs (III) Lippes loop (D) Vaults (IV) LNG-20 Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

• A. A-(IV), B-(III), C-(I), D-(II)
• B. A-(II), B-(IV), C-(III), D-(I)
• C. A-(III), B-(I), C-(IV), D-(II)
• D. A-(III), B-(IV), C-(II), D-(I)