(a)

(b)

Reasons for which adolescent chastity should be encouraged in the society

1. Prevention of Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
2. Respect and honour
3. Prevention of early Pregnancy and childbearing
4. Realization of educational goals and better job opportunities
5. Trust in marriage
6. Prevention of unwanted pregnancy
7. Responsible parenting
8. Avoidance of social stigma

a)

Reproductive right is the basic right of all couples and individuals to decide freely and responsibly the number, spacing and timing of their children and to have the information and means to do so.

OR

Reproductive right refers to the right of all couples to attain the highest standard of sexual and reproductive health. It includes the right of all couples to make decisions concerning reproduction free from discrimination, coercion and violence.

OR

Reproductive right is the lawful right of the individual to have control over his or her reproductive system in matters of reproduction and reproductive health.

b)

Responsible behaviours of the adolescent

1. Paying attention to studies
2. Paying attention to cleanliness and hygiene
3. Staying away from bad habits and bad company
4. Seeking help from parents in crucial matters
5. Taking part in extra-curricular activities in school
6. Helping the ageing
7. Showing respect to authority/obedience
8. Accepting responsibility for actions taken
9. Telling the truth/showing honesty
10. Practicing chastity
11. Showing respect to people
12. Being punctual and regular at functions
13. Being disciplined
14. Attending communal labour

c)

Ways of fostering good gender relations in the society

1. Ensuring equal say in decision making for everyone
2. Removal of discrimination against women
3. Sharing of responsibilities fairly
4. Enforcing laws on violence against women
5. Promotion of education of women
6. Improvement of economic status of women
7. Removal of traditional/cultural barriers
8. Promotion of public education/guidance and counselling
9. Promoting tolerance
10. Healthy interaction between males and females
11. Encouraging co-educational institutions
12. Ensuring mutual respect between males and females
13. Encouraging effective communication between males and females
14. Ensuring equal opportunities for all
15. Ensuring equal access to information

(a)

Adolescent reproductive health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being in all matters relating to the reproductive system of the adolescent and how t functions.

(b)

Ways of promoting responsible adolescent reproductive health

1. Provision of basic needs of the adolescent
2. Promotion of cordial relationship
3. Provision of medical facilities
4. Organizing religious programmes for adolescents
5. Provision of family life education to the adolescents
6. Provision of sex education to the adolescents
7. Encouraging adolescents to practice personal hygiene
8. Ensuring adolescents avoid the use of illegal drugs
9. Ensuring adolescents avoid unsafe abortion
10. Providing guidance and counselling to the adolescents
11. Provision of education
12. Engaging adolescents in sporting activities
13. Adults setting good examples for adolescents
14. Ensuring adolescents avoid premarital sex