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Question
In which one of the following birth control methods, a small portion of oviducts of a woman is removed by surgical operation and the cut ends are ligated?
(a) copper-T
(b) tubectomy
(c) vasectomy
(d) diaphragm
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Solution
(b) Tubectomy
The surgical method of birth control in females is termed as tubectomy
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