NEETZoologyReproductive Health
Read the following Assertion and Reason and choose the correct option. Assertion: Diaphragms are female contraceptive barriers Reason: Spermicidal creams, jellies and foams are usually used alongwith these barriers to reduce their contraceptive efficiency.
Options
- ABoth Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is correct explanation of Assertion
- BBoth Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion
- CAssertion is true but the Reason is false
- DBoth Assertion and Reason are false
Correct answer
C. Assertion is true but the Reason is false
Step-by-step solution
Diaphragms, cervical caps and vaults are also barriers made of rubber that are inserted into the female reproductive tract to cover the cervix during coitus. They prevent conception by blocking the entry of sperms through the cervix.