Sexually transmitted infections could be prevented by:
(A) Use of condoms
(B) Use of intra uterine devices
(C) Use of pills
(D) Avoiding sex with multiple partners
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → (A) and (D) Only
(A) Use of condoms — True.
(B) Use of intra uterine devices — False. IUDs prevent pregnancy, not infection.
(C) Use of pills — False. Pills prevent pregnancy, not infection.
(D) Avoiding sex with multiple partners — True.
NCERT Extract:
Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) – “… Though all persons are vulnerable to these infections, their incidences are reported to be very high among persons in the age group of 15-24 years – the age group to which you also belong. There is no reason to panic because prevention is possible. One could be free of these infections by following the simple principles given below: (i) Avoid sex with unknown partners/multiple partners. (ii) Always try to use condoms during coitus.”