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What does 'Eugenics' pertain to?

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Improvement of mankind by improving his heredity
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Preservating human sperms for artificial insemination
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Study of human genetics
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Controlling size of a human family
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The correct option is A Improvement of mankind by improving his heredity
Eugenics is a social philosophy advocating the improvement of human genetic traits through the promotion of higher reproduction of people with desired traits and reduced reproduction of people with less-desired or undesired traits or harmful traits.
So, the correct answer is 'Improvement of mankind by improving his heredity'

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