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Successful implementation of various action plans to attain reproductive health requires strong infrastructural facilities, professional expertise and material support. These are essential to provide medical assistance and care to people in reproduction-related problems like pregnancy, delivery, STDs, abortions, contraception, menstrual problems, infertility, etc. Implementation of better techniques and new strategies from time to time are also required to provide more efficient care and assistance to people. Statutory ban on amniocentesis for sex-determination to legally check increasing menace of female foeticides, massive child immunisation, etc., are some programmes that merit mention in this connection. In aminocentesis some of the amniotic fluid of the developing foetus is taken to analyse the fetal cells and dissolved substances.
Which among the following is not a reason about the use of contraceptive methods?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) – To increase population size.
The reason "To increase population size" is not a valid purpose for the use of contraceptive methods.
Contraceptive methods are used primarily to prevent unwanted pregnancies, control birth rates, and reduce the occurrence of unsafe abortions by allowing individuals to plan and space their pregnancies according to their preferences and circumstances. Contraceptives help individuals and couples make informed choices about family planning and avoid pregnancies when they are not desired.
However, the use of contraceptives is not intended to increase population size. On the contrary, the use of contraceptives often aligns with efforts to manage population growth by enabling individuals to have the number of children they desire while preventing unintended pregnancies. Therefore, increasing population size is not a reason for the use of contraceptive methods.