KCET2026BiologyReproductive Health
Which of the following statements is NOT true about 'Saheli'?
Options
- AIt is a non-steroidal preparation
- BIt is a 'once-a-week' pill
- CIt has low contraceptive value
- DIt has fewer side effects
Correct answer
C. It has low contraceptive value
Step-by-step solution
'Saheli' is an oral contraceptive pill for females developed by the Central Drug Research Institute (CDRI) in Lucknow. It contains a non-steroidal preparation called centchroman. It is a 'once-a-week' pill with very few side effects and a high contraceptive value. Therefore, the statement that it has a low contraceptive value is incorrect. Answer: It has low contraceptive value