Question

Assertion (A): There is a chance of fertilisation during 10-17 days of the menstrual cycle.

Reason (R): Ovulation occurs during the middle of a menstrual cycle.

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:

Ovulation usually occurs around the middle of the menstrual cycle. Thus, the period from about day 10 to day 17 is considered fertile, when fertilisation is more likely.