Which of the following is incorrect about oral contraceptive pill 'Saheli'?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → It is a steroidal preparation.
Option (1) It is taken by females — A correct fact. Saheli is an oral contraceptive for females. Oral pills are taken by females; the usual pills contain progestogens or progestogen–estrogen combinations and inhibit ovulation and implantation. Saheli is the new pill of this kind for females, though its preparation is non-steroidal.
Option (2) It has very few side effects — A correct fact. It has very few side effects and high contraceptive value.
Option (3) It is a steroidal preparation. — An incorrect fact. Saheli contains a non-steroidal preparation; this makes it different from the usual progestogen–estrogen pills.
Option (4) It is ‘Once a week’ pill — A correct fact. It is taken once a week, not daily.
NCERT Extract:
Population Stabilisation and Birth Control – “… Pills are very effective with lesser side effects and are well accepted by the females. 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.”