Question

Which among the following statements is/are correct?
I. China was the first country to start family planning in 1951.
II. Currently operated programmes in India related to social goals are “Reproductive and Child Health Care.
III. The marriageable age for females and males is 18 and 21 years respectively in India.
IV. According to the WHO, reproductive health is total well-being in the physical, social and emotional aspects of reproduction.
V. Ban on amniocentesis, equal opportunities for male and female child, introduction of sex education and awareness about STDs are social goals envisaged in family planning.

• A. I, II only
• B. II, III, V only
• C. II, III, IV, V only
• D. I, II, III only

Answer 1

The correct option is B II, III, V only

• India was the first country to start family planning in 1951.
• Currently operated programmes in India related to social goals are “Reproductive and Child Health Care".
• The marriageable age for females and males is 18 and 21 years, respectively in India.
• According to the WHO, reproductive health is total well-being in the physical, social, emotional and behavioural aspects of reproduction.
• Ban on amniocentesis, equal opportunities for male and female child, introduction of sex education and awareness about STDs are social goals envisaged in family planning.