Question

Assertion (A): Barrier methods prevent physical meeting of sperms and ova.

Reason (R): Barrier methods prevent conception.

Options

• Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true, and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.

• Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true, but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.

• Assertion (A) is true but reason (R) is false.

• Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are false.

Answer 1

Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true, and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.

Explanation:

Barrier methods physically prevent sperm from reaching the ovum. By preventing the meeting of the gametes, they help prevent fertilisation and conception.