Question

Assertion: HIV can be avoided by use of condoms
Reason: Condoms secrete antiviral interferons.

• A. Both assertion and reason are true and reason correctly explains assertion
• B. Both assertion and reason are true but reason does not correctly explain assertion
• C. Assertion is true but reason is false
• D. Both assertion and reason are false

Answer 1

The correct option is C Assertion is true but reason is false

Diseases or infections that are transmitted through sexual intercourse are called sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). AIDS is an example that is caused by HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus). Condoms are barrier contraceptives that prevent the exposure of bodily fluids of the infected individual to the reproductive tracts of their partners. Hence, the chance of transmission of HIV can be minimized. Condoms do not secrete antiviral interferons.