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NCERT Solutions for Class 12 Biology Chapter 4
Reproductive Health Class 12
Chapter 4 Reproductive Health Exercise Solutions
Exercise : Solutions of Questions on Page Number : 66
Q1 :
What do you think is the significance of reproductive health in a society?
Answer :
Reproductive health is the total well being in all aspects of reproduction. It includes physical, emotional, behavioural,
and social well being. Sexually transmitted diseases such as AIDS, gonorrhoea, etc. are transferred from one
individual to another through sexual contact. It can also lead to unwanted pregnancies. Hence, it is necessary to
create awareness among people, especially the youth, regarding various reproduction related aspects as the young
individuals are the future of the country and they are most susceptible of acquiring sexually transmitted diseases.
Creating awareness about the available birth control methods, sexually transmitted diseases and their preventive
measures, and gender equality will help in bringing up a socially conscious healthy family. Spreading awareness
regarding uncontrolled population growth and social evils among young individuals will help in building up a
reproductively healthy society.
Q2 :
Suggest the aspects of reproductive health which need to be given special attention in the present scenario.
Answer :
Reproductive health is the total well being in all aspects of reproduction. The aspects which have to be given special
attention in the present scenarios are
(1)Counselling and creating awareness among people, especially the youth, about various aspects of reproductive
health, such as sexually transmitted diseases, available contraceptive methods, case of pregnant mothers,
adolescence, etc.
(2)Providing support and facilities such as medical assistance to people during pregnancy, STDs, abortions,
contraceptives, infertility, etc. for building a reproductively healthy society
Q3 :
Is sex education necessary in schools? Why?
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Yes, introduction of sex education in schools is necessary. It would provide right information to young individuals at
the right time about various aspects of reproductive health such as reproductive organs, puberty, and adolescence
related changes, safe sexual practices, sexually transmitted diseases, etc.
The young individual or adolescents are more susceptible in acquiring various sexually transmitted diseases. Hence,
providing information to them at the right time would help them to lead a reproductively healthy life and also protect
them from the myths and misconceptions about various sex related issues.
Q4 :
Do you think that reproductive health in our country has improved in the past 50 years? If yes, mention some
such areas of improvement.
Answer :
Yes, the reproductive health has tremendously improved in India in the last 50 years. The areas of improvement are
as follows.
(1) Massive child immunization programme, which has lead to a decrease in the infant mortality rate
(2) Maternal and infant mortality rate, which has been decreased drastically due to better post natal care
(3) Family planning, which has motivated people to have smaller families
(4) Use of contraceptive, which has resulted in a decrease in the rate of sexually transmitted diseases and unwanted
pregnancies
Q5 :
What are the suggested reasons for population explosion?
Answer :
The human population is increasing day by day, leading to population explosion. It is because of the following two
major reasons.
(a) Decreased death rate
(b) Increased birth rate and longevity
The death rate has decreased in the past 50 years. The factor leading to decreased death rate and increased birth
rate are control of diseases, awareness and spread of education, improvement in medical facilities, ensured food
supply in emergency situation, etc. All this has also resulted in an increase in the longevity of an individual.
Q6 :
Is the use of contraceptives justified? Give reasons.
Answer :
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NCERT Solutions for Class 12 Biology Chapter 4
Reproductive Health Class 12
Chapter 4 Reproductive Health Exercise Solutions
Exercise : Solutions of Questions on Page Number : 66
Q1 :
What do you think is the significance of reproductive health in a society?
Answer :
Reproductive health is the total well being in all aspects of reproduction. It includes physical, emotional, behavioural,
and social well being. Sexually transmitted diseases such as AIDS, gonorrhoea, etc. are transferred from one
individual to another through sexual contact. It can also lead to unwanted pregnancies. Hence, it is necessary to
create awareness among people, especially the youth, regarding various reproduction related aspects as the young
individuals are the future of the country and they are most susceptible of acquiring sexually transmitted diseases.
Creating awareness about the available birth control methods, sexually transmitted diseases and their preventive
measures, and gender equality will help in bringing up a socially conscious healthy family. Spreading awareness
regarding uncontrolled population growth and social evils among young individuals will help in building up a
reproductively healthy society.
Q2 :
Suggest the aspects of reproductive health which need to be given special attention in the present scenario.
Answer :
Reproductive health is the total well being in all aspects of reproduction. The aspects which have to be given special
attention in the present scenarios are
(1)Counselling and creating awareness among people, especially the youth, about various aspects of reproductive
health, such as sexually transmitted diseases, available contraceptive methods, case of pregnant mothers,
adolescence, etc.
(2)Providing support and facilities such as medical assistance to people during pregnancy, STDs, abortions,
contraceptives, infertility, etc. for building a reproductively healthy society
Q3 :
Is sex education necessary in schools? Why?
Answer :
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Yes, introduction of sex education in schools is necessary. It would provide right information to young individuals at
the right time about various aspects of reproductive health such as reproductive organs, puberty, and adolescence
related changes, safe sexual practices, sexually transmitted diseases, etc.
The young individual or adolescents are more susceptible in acquiring various sexually transmitted diseases. Hence,
providing information to them at the right time would help them to lead a reproductively healthy life and also protect
them from the myths and misconceptions about various sex related issues.
Q4 :
Do you think that reproductive health in our country has improved in the past 50 years? If yes, mention some
such areas of improvement.
Answer :
Yes, the reproductive health has tremendously improved in India in the last 50 years. The areas of improvement are
as follows.
(1) Massive child immunization programme, which has lead to a decrease in the infant mortality rate
(2) Maternal and infant mortality rate, which has been decreased drastically due to better post natal care
(3) Family planning, which has motivated people to have smaller families
(4) Use of contraceptive, which has resulted in a decrease in the rate of sexually transmitted diseases and unwanted
pregnancies
Q5 :
What are the suggested reasons for population explosion?
Answer :
The human population is increasing day by day, leading to population explosion. It is because of the following two
major reasons.
(a) Decreased death rate
(b) Increased birth rate and longevity
The death rate has decreased in the past 50 years. The factor leading to decreased death rate and increased birth
rate are control of diseases, awareness and spread of education, improvement in medical facilities, ensured food
supply in emergency situation, etc. All this has also resulted in an increase in the longevity of an individual.
Q6 :
Is the use of contraceptives justified? Give reasons.
Answer :
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