Which of the following pills was developed by scientists at Central Drug Research Institute (CDRI) in Lucknow, India?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Saheli
Saheli is an oral contraceptive pill for women. It was developed by scientists at the Central Drug Research Institute (CDRI), Lucknow. Most pills contain progestogens alone or with estrogen and must be taken every day for 21 days. Saheli is different: it has a non-steroidal preparation and is taken once a week, with very few side effects.
The other options are not pills. Condoms and cervical caps are barrier methods, and IUDs (intra uterine devices) are devices placed in the uterus.
NCERT Extract:
Population Stabilisation and Birth Control – “… Oral administration of small doses of either progestogens or progestogen–estrogen combinations is another contraceptive method used by the females. They are used in the form of tablets and hence are popularly called the pills. … Saheli –the new oral contraceptive for the females contains a non-steroidal preparation. It is a ‘once a week’ pill with very few side effects and high contraceptive value.”