Chapter Overview & Weightage
- Marks in Boards: 4–8 marks (usually 1–2 questions)
- Repeated Topics: Contraceptive methods (barrier, hormonal, surgical), STDs, infertility, population explosion, MTP, amniocentesis, reproductive health programs.
- Difficulty: Easy to moderate • Mostly theory, definitions, advantages/disadvantages, social aspects.
- Trend (2021–2025): 1 short answer (2–3 marks) on contraception + 1 case-based/MCQ on STDs or population control + assertion-reason.
Most Important & Repeated Questions (2021–2025)
- Repeated 4–5 times: Explain different methods of contraception (barrier, hormonal, natural, surgical). Give advantages & disadvantages. (3–5 marks)
- Repeated 4 times: What are STDs? Name common STDs & their causative agents. How can they be prevented? (3 marks)
- Repeated 3–4 times: What is MTP? When is it legally allowed? Discuss its medical & social aspects. (3 marks)
- Repeated 3 times: Explain population explosion & its control measures in India. (3 marks)
- Repeated 3 times: What is infertility? Describe assisted reproductive technologies (IVF, ZIFT, GIFT, ICSI, AI). (5 marks)
- Repeated 2–3 times: What is amniocentesis? Why is it banned for sex determination? (2 marks)
- Assertion-Reason (2023–2025): Assertion: Barrier methods are most effective against STDs. Reason: They prevent physical contact of body fluids. (Both true, reason explains – repeated 2x)
Important Keywords & Concepts to Memorize
- Reproductive health, contraception, barrier method, IUD, hormonal pill, emergency contraception, sterilization (vasectomy, tubectomy), natural methods (rhythm, withdrawal), MTP (Medical Termination of Pregnancy), STDs (gonorrhoea, syphilis, AIDS, genital herpes), infertility, IVF (In Vitro Fertilization), ZIFT, GIFT, ICSI, AI (Artificial Insemination), amniocentesis, population explosion, family planning, demographic transition, RCH (Reproductive & Child Health) program.
Exam Strategy for Chapter 4 (2026 Boards)
- Focus: Contraception methods table (advantages/disadvantages) – 3 marks
- High-scoring: STDs & prevention (2–3 marks) + MTP & legal aspects
- Time: 5–7 minutes per 3-mark question
- Tip: Use tabular format for contraception methods – neatness = full marks
- Repeated: Assisted reproductive technologies (IVF, ZIFT, GIFT) – 3–5 marks
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