In case of a couple where the male is having a very low sperm count, which technique will be suitable for fertilisation? (NEET 2017)
Answer: (C) Artificial Insemination. Answer: (c) Artificial Insemination Solution: When the male has very low sperm count (or cannot inseminate the female), NCERT prescribes the artificial insemination (AI) technique, in which semen from the husband or a healthy donor is introduced into the vagina or uterus; the official key selects this option.
- A.Intrauterine transfer
- B.Gamete intracytoplasmic fallopian transfer
- C.Artificial Insemination✓
- D.Intracytoplasmic sperm injection
Correct Answer
(C) Artificial Insemination
Solution & Explanation
Answer: (c) Artificial Insemination Solution: When the male has very low sperm count (or cannot inseminate the female), NCERT prescribes the artificial insemination (AI) technique, in which semen from the husband or a healthy donor is introduced into the vagina or uterus; the official key selects this option. Intrauterine transfer (IUT) is for transferring embryos, not for low sperm count, so the other options do not match NCERT's stated remedy for very low sperm count. NCERT Reference: Reproductive Health, p.48 — "Infertility cases either due to inability of the male partner to inseminate the female or due to very low sperm counts in the ejaculates, could be corrected by artificial insemination (AI) technique."