Question

Assertion (A): ‘Saheli’, an oral contraceptive inhibits ovulation and increases phagocytosis of sperms.
Reason (R): It is a non-steroidal preparation.

• A. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
• B. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
• C. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
• D. (A) is false, but (R) is true.

Hint:

‘Saheli’ is India’s first non-steroidal contraceptive — works differently than typical hormonal pills.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: ‘Saheli’ is a non-steroidal oral contraceptive that contains Centchroman.
Step 2: It works by preventing ovulation and also by making the uterus less receptive to implantation.
Step 3: While both statements are true, being non-steroidal is not the reason for inhibiting ovulation and increasing phagocytosis of sperms.