Question

Saheli, an oral contraceptive pill for the females was developed by

• A. ICMR, New Delhi
• B. WHO, Switzerland
• C. NDRI, Karnal
• D. CDRI, Lucknow

Answer 1

The correct option is D CDRI, Lucknow

Oral contraceptive pills are also referred to as birth control pills. These pills are used by females to prevent the pregnancy.

'Saheli' is an oral contraceptive pill developed by scientists at Central Drug Research Institute (CDRI), Lucknow. It is a non-steroidal oral contraceptive pill taken once a week.
It has very few side effects and high contraceptive value.

NDRI stands for National Dairy Research Institute located in Karnal.

ICMR stands for Indian Council of Medical Research located in New Delhi.

WHO stands for World Health Organisation, Switzerland.