Question

ASSERTION: Diaphragms, cervical caps, and vaults are made up of rubber and are inserted into the female reproductive tract to cover the cervix before the coitus.
REASON: These are chemical barriers of conception which are reusable.
A. Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion.
B. Both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion.
C. Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.
D. Both Assertion and Reason are incorrect.

Answer 1

Hint: There are various birth control methods available for both men and women. Birth control method refers to any medicine, device, or method which is used to prevent pregnancy in women. One of the methods to control fertility is the barrier which is a physical method to prevent pregnancy in females. These barriers include condoms, cervical caps, diaphragms, and vaults.

Complete answer: Birth control which is also called fertility control or contraception can be defined as a method or device which is used to prevent pregnancy. The devices which attempt to prevent pregnancy by physically preventing sperm from entering the uterus are called barrier contraceptives. In males, it is a condom and in females, it includes female condoms, cervical caps, diaphragm, and contraceptive sponges with spermicide. These barriers made up of rubber are inserted into the female reproductive tract to cover the cervix during intercourse and prevent pregnancy in females. The fertility is controlled by preventing the entry of sperms through the cervix. There are many side effects of using contraceptives that should be taken care of. Continuous use of these contraceptives leads to allergic reactions and adverse side effects lead to toxic shock syndrome. The above contraceptives are physical barriers that are reusable and are inserted into the female reproductive tract.
So, from the above options provided option C: assertion is correct but reason is incorrect; is the right answer as the reasoning of the assertion is wrong.

Note: There are various methods by which birth control can be prevented. They include hormonal injection or oral consumption of hormones, barrier, intrauterine device, sterilization, and dual protection. Various chemical contraceptives include oral pills, hormone injections, and intrauterine devices.