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MCQ: Which of the following contraceptive methods has the lowest typical‑use failure rate per year among the options given? (i) Combined oral contraceptive pills – 9 % (ii) Copper intrauterine device – 0.6 % (iii) Male condom – 18 % (iv) Depo‑Provera injection – 2 %

easy MCQ 2 marks Class 12 · Biology · Reproductive Health
  1. Combined oral contraceptive pills
  2. Copper intrauterine device
  3. Male condom
  4. Depo‑Provera injection
Answer
Copper intrauterine device

The correct answer is Copper intrauterine device — Thus the answer is Copper intrauterine device.

Step-by-step solution

  1. List the typical‑use failure rates: OCP = 9 %, Copper IUD = 0.6 %, Condom = 18 %, Depo‑Provera = 2 %.
  2. Identify the smallest rate: 0.6 %.
  3. Match this rate to the method: Copper intrauterine device.
  4. Thus the answer is Copper intrauterine device.
Common mistake: Choosing Depo‑Provera because it is a hormonal method

Concept tested: Contraceptive failure rates

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