Reproductive Health Progress in India — NEET Biology
📚 Practice ConceptDo you think that reproductive health in our country has improved in the past 50 years? If yes, mention some such areas of improvement.
Which of the following statements represent correct indicators of improved reproductive health in a society? S1: Decreased maternal mortality rate (MMR) and infant mortality rate (IMR) are key indicators of improved reproductive health. S2: An increase in medically assisted deliveries signifies advancement in reproductive healthcare facilities. S3: A higher incidence of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) in the age group of 15-24 years indicates successful awareness campaigns. S4: Widespread availability and increased usage of diverse contraceptive methods contribute to population stabilisation. S5: Increased number of couples opting for larger families is a positive outcome of reproductive health programmes.
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Correct answer: A — S1, S2 and S4
Let's evaluate each statement: S1: Decreased maternal and infant mortality rates are explicit indicators of improved reproductive health. So, S1 is correct. S2: Increased number of medically assisted deliveries reflects better healthcare and is a positive indicator. So, S2 is correct. S3: A higher incidence of STIs indicates a failure of awareness and prevention efforts, not success. So, S3 is incorrect. S4: The use of contraceptive methods helps prevent unwanted pregnancies and aids population stabilisation, which is a goal of reproductive health. So, S4 is correct. S5: Increased number of couples with small families, not large families, is an indicator of improved reproductive health. So, S5 is incorrect. Thus, statements S1, S2 and S4 are correct. The final answer is A
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