Question

Assertion (A): Saheli is the World’s first non-steroidal oral contraceptive pill.
Reason (R): It has been developed by National Institute of Immunology, New Delhi.

• A. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
• B. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
• C. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
• D. (A) is false, but (R) is true.

Hint:

Remember: Saheli is a non-steroidal pill developed in India by NII, New Delhi. It offers a safe contraceptive option and is taken weekly, unlike daily steroidal pills.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Saheli is indeed the first non-steroidal oral contraceptive pill and is unique in its action.
Step 2: It was developed by the National Institute of Immunology (NII), New Delhi.
Step 3: Since both statements are true and the reason directly explains the assertion, option (A) is correct.