Which of the following are surgical methods of birth control?
(A) Vaults
(B) Intra Uterine Devices
(C) Vasectomy
(D) Tubectomy
(E) Coitus interruptus
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → (C) and (D) only
(A) Vaults — False. A barrier method.
(B) Intra Uterine Devices — False. Devices placed in the uterus.
(C) Vasectomy — True. Surgical method in males.
(D) Tubectomy — True. Surgical method in females.
(E) Coitus interruptus — False. A natural method.
NCERT Extract:
Population Stabilisation and Birth Control – “… Surgical methods, also called sterilisation, are generally advised for the male/female partner as a terminal method to prevent any more pregnancies. Surgical intervention blocks gamete transport and thereby prevent conception. Sterilisation procedure in the male is called ‘vasectomy’ and that in the female, ‘tubectomy’. In vasectomy, a small part of the vas deferens is removed or tied up through a small incision on the scrotum (Figure 3.4a) whereas in tubectomy, a small part of the fallopian tube is removed (Figure 3.4b) or tied up through a small incision in the abdomen or through vagina. These techniques are highly effective but their reversibility is very poor.”