NEETZoologyReproductive Health
Read the following statements regarding contraceptive methods: (A) Vaults are barriers made of rubber that are inserted into the female reproductive tract to cover the cervix during coitus. (B) Cu7 and Multiload 375 suppress sperm motility and the fertilising capacity of sperms. (C) 'Saheli' is a steroidal oral contraceptive pill for females that has to be taken daily. (D) Spermicidal creams, jellies and foams are us
Options
- AOne
- BTwo
- CThree
- DFour
Correct answer
C. Three
Step-by-step solution
Statement (A) is correct as vaults, along with diaphragms and cervical caps, are rubber barriers used to cover the cervix. Statement (B) is correct because Cu7 and Multiload 375 are copper-releasing IUDs, and the released copper ions suppress sperm motility and fertilising capacity. Statement (C) is incorrect. According to NCERT, 'Saheli' is a non-steroidal oral contraceptive preparation and it is a 'once a week' pill, not a daily pill. Statement (D) is correct as spermicidal creams, jellies, and foams are often us