Question

Match the following Column I with that of Column II
$\begin{array}{cccc}& \text{Column I}& & \text{Column II}\\ \text{i.}& \text{Intra-Uterine Device}& \text{a.}& \text{Condom}\\ \text{ii.}& \text{Barrier methods}& \text{b.}& \text{Pills}\\ \text{iii.}& \text{Natural methods}& \text{c.}& \text{Copper-T}\\ \text{iv.}& \text{Chemical methods}& \text{d.}& \text{Periodic abstinence}\end{array}$

• A. i - c, ii - a, iii - d, iv - b
• B. i - a, ii - c, iii - d, iv - b
• C. i - d, ii - a, iii - c, iv - b
• D. i - c, ii - a, iii - b, iv - d

Answer 1

The correct option is A i - c, ii - a, iii - d, iv - b

Contraceptives are the methods that on usage nullify the chance of conception or pregnancy. Couples adopt the contraceptive methods to delay pregnancy and can have a proper age gap between the births of the children. They provide an option for the couple to plan their family better.

Intra-Uterine Devices (IUDs) are contraceptive devices placed in the uterus of the female to achive contraception, by either blocking the path of the sperms or reducing sperm motility or increasing phagocytosis of sperms or making the uterus sunsuitable for implantation. Copper-T is one type of IUD which releases copper ions which reduce sperm motility and increase the phagocytosis of sperms in the uterus.

Condom is a tubular latex sheath that fits over the penis and traps the ejaculated sperms during coitus. Femidom which is also known as the female condom, is inserted into the avgina before intercourse. During intercourse thin silicone sheath of femidom collects the ejaculated semen.

Periodic abstinence is the natural way of preventing conception by avoiding coitus between the 10th – 17th days of the menstrual cycle.

Pills contain either progesterone alone or a combination of estrogen and progesterone. These hormones' presence in little excess can prevent ovulation as they suppress the activity of FSH and LH.