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NEET 2018, Biology Q69: Population Stabilisation and Birth Control

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Q.

The contraceptive ‘SAHELI’

  1. A

    blocks estrogen receptors in the uterus, preventing eggs from getting implanted.

  2. B

    is an IUD.

  3. C

    increases the concentration of estrogen and prevents ovulation in females.

  4. D

     is a post-coital contraceptive.

Solution

Saheli is the first non-steroidal, once a week pill. It contains centchroman and its functioning is based upon selective Estrogen Receptor modulation.

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