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Where was ‘Saheli’ developed?
Options
- AIndian Institute of Science, Bangalore
- BAll India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi
- CCentral Drug Research Institute (CDRI), Lucknow
- DTata Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai
Correct answer
C. Central Drug Research Institute (CDRI), Lucknow
Step-by-step solution
Research on various reproduction-related areas are encouraged and supported by governmental and non-governmental agencies to find out new methods and/or to improve upon the existing ones. ‘Saheli’–a new oral contraceptive for the females–was developed. by scientists at Central Drug Research Institute (CDRI) in Lucknow, India. Better awareness about sex related matters, increased number of medically assisted deliveries and better post-natal care leading to decreased maternal and infant mortality rates, increased num