NEET 2018 Biology question

The contraceptive 'SAHELI'

(1)is an IUD.
(2)increases the concentration of estrogen and prevents ovulation in females.
(3)blocks estrogen receptors in the uterus, preventing eggs from getting implanted.Correct
(4)is a post-coital contraceptive.

Answer: (3)

Solution

Saheli is a non-steroidal, once-a-week oral contraceptive pill containing centchroman, developed at CDRI Lucknow. It acts as a selective estrogen receptor modulator: it blocks estrogen

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Question ID VK-092340