NEET 2024
- Exam
- NEET
- Year
- 2024
- Subject
- Zoology
- Chapter
- Human Reproduction
NEET 2024 · Zoology · Human Reproduction
Given below are two statements: Statement I: The presence or...
Given below are two statements:
Statement I: The presence or absence of hymen is not a reliable indicator of virginity.
Statement II: The hymen is torn during the first coitus only.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :
Options
- ABoth Statement I and Statement II are false
- BStatement I is true but Statement II is false
- CStatement I is false but Statement II is true
- DBoth Statement I and Statement II are true
Correct answer
B. Statement I is true but Statement II is false
Step-by-step solution
The correct answer is option no. (2) because the presence or absence of hymen is not a reliable indicator of virginity because hymen can also be broken by a sudden jolt, insertion of a vaginal tampon, active participation in some sports and in some women the hymen persists even after coitus.