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Q.

The contraceptive ‘Saheli’                     [2018]
1 blocks estrogen receptors in the uterus, preventing eggs from getting implanted  
2 increases the concentration of estrogen and prevents ovulation in females  
3 is an IUD  
4 is a post-coital contraceptive  

Ans.

(1)

‘Saheli’ is a mini pill that contains a non-steroidal preparation called centchroman which is taken once in a week after an initial intake of twice a week dose for 3 months. It blocks estrogen receptors in the uterus hence alters uterine lining and prevents fertilised egg from being implanted.