Non-steroidal oral contraceptive is -

The correct answer is Option (1) → Saheli

(1) Saheli — Correct. Saheli is an oral contraceptive pill for females that contains a non-steroidal preparation. It was developed at the Central Drug Research Institute (CDRI), Lucknow. It is a once-a-week pill with very few side effects.

(2) LNG-20 — Incorrect. This is a hormone-releasing IUD (intra-uterine device) placed in the uterus. It is not taken by mouth.

(3) Progestasert — Incorrect. This is also a hormone-releasing IUD.

(4) Multiload 375 — Incorrect. This is a copper-releasing IUD. The copper ions reduce sperm movement and their ability to fertilise.

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.”