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Progesterone present in contraceptive pill is meant for

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Checking ovulation

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Preventing fertilisation

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Preventing implantation of zygote

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Preventing cleavage

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Solution

The correct option is B Checking ovulation
Progesterone is the hormone which plays a very key role in the menstrual cycle. In contraceptive pills, the progesterone is present in the progestin which controls or stops ovulation by maintaining the hormone levels.
So the correct option is 'Checking ovulation.'

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