Reproductive Health

Which of the following are valid limitations or ethical concerns regarding the use of Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART) like ZIFT and GIFT?

A. Required specialized laboratories and high precision.

B. Increased risk of genetic mutations in the offspring.

C. Emotional, religious, and social factors often prevent adoption.

D. Legal permission is required from the government for every cycle.

E. Not a guaranteed success; the failure rate is significant.

F. Very expensive, limiting access to only a few people.

Assertion: Amniocentesis for sex determination is one of the strategies of Reproductive and Child Health Care Programme.

Reason: Ban on amniocentesis checks increasing menace of female foeticide.

Statement-I : Amniocentesis is used to test for the presence of certain genetic disorders such as down syndrome, haemophilia, sickle cell anemia etc. determine survivability of the foetus.
Statement-II : In amniocentesis, some of the amniotic fluid of the developing foetus is taken to analyse the fetal cells and dissolved substances. Choose the correct answer from the given options:-

Select the correct statement regarding 'Saheli', a contraceptive pill.
A. It is an IUD used by females.
B. It is a 'once-a-week' pill with very few side effects.
C. It contains a high concentration of estrogen.
D. It was developed by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).