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Consider the statements given below regarding contraception and answer as directed thereafter: (i) Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) during first trimester is generally safe. (ii) Generally, chances of conception are nil until mother breast-feeds the infants upto two years. (iii) Intrauterine devices like copper-T are effective contraceptives. (iv) Contraception pills may be taken up to one week after coitus to prevent conception.

Which two of the above statements are correct?

A

ii, iii

B

iii, iv

C

i, iii

D

i, ii

Step-by-Step Solution

According to the NCERT text:

  • Statement (i) is correct because MTPs are considered relatively safe during the first trimester (up to 12 weeks of pregnancy) .
  • Statement (ii) is incorrect because lactational amenorrhea is reported to be effective only up to a maximum period of six months following parturition, not two years .
  • Statement (iii) is correct because IUDs (like CuT) are widely accepted and effective methods of contraception , .
  • Statement (iv) is incorrect because emergency contraceptives must be administered within 72 hours (3 days) of coitus to be effective, not one week .
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