Question

Which of the following is/are true about family planning?

(i) Its main aim is to increase the birth rate.

(ii) Use of different methods of contraception like contraceptives, intra-uterine devices, tubectomy, and vasectomy are encouraged.

• A. Only (i) is true
• B. Only (ii) is true
• C. Both (i) and (ii) are true
• D. Both (i) and (ii) are false

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Only (ii) is true

Family planning aims to reduce the birth rate so that the increase in population can be checked. Methods of family planning prevent the fertilisation of the ovum by the sperm. Various methods of family planning are as follows: contraceptives, intra-uterine devices, tubectomy, and vasectomy.