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According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), reproductive health means a total well-being in all of the following aspects EXCEPT:

  1. Genetic
  2. Physical
  3. Behavioural and social
  4. Emotional
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Correct answer: A. Genetic

WHO defines reproductive health as total well-being in **physical, emotional, behavioural and social** aspects of reproduction. Genetic well-being is not part of this definition.

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India initiated family planning programmes at a national level in the year:

  1. 2000
  2. 1971
  3. 1947
  4. 1951
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Correct answer: D. 1951

Family planning programmes in India started in **1951** — India was among the first countries in the world to do so. 1971 is the year of MTP Act legalisation; do not confuse the two.

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Amniocentesis has been legally banned in India for the purpose of:

  1. Determining the sex of the foetus
  2. Monitoring foetal lung maturity
  3. Detecting haemophilia in the foetus
  4. Detecting genetic disorders such as Down syndrome
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Correct answer: A. Determining the sex of the foetus

Amniocentesis legitimately tests for genetic disorders (Down syndrome, haemophilia, sickle-cell anaemia). Its **misuse for sex-determination** — and the subsequent female-foeticide that follows — is what's statutorily banned in India.

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