Question

“Saheli”, an oral contraceptive for females, was developed by

• A. IICB, Kolkata
  
• B. AIIMS, Delhi
  
• C. CDRI, Lucknow
  
• D. IICB, Kolkata
  

Answer 1

The correct option is C CDRI, Lucknow


Saheli
Saheli - a non-steroidal oral contraceptive pill was developed by the scientists of Central Drug Research Institute (CDRI) located in Lucknow.
1) It has very few side effects.
2) Moreover, it is a ‘once a week pill’, unlike classical oral pills which need to be taken for $21$ days.
3) It has a high contraceptive value.

Final answer :
(d). CDRI, Lucknow