A: Saheli: the new oral contraceptive for the female contains a non-steroidal preparation.
R: It is 'once a week' pill with very few side effects and high contraceptive value.

Options

A. If both Assertion & Reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion, then mark (1).
B. If both Assertion & Reason are true but the reasons is not the correct expalanation of the assertion, then mark (2).
C. If Assertion is true statement but Reason is false, then mark (3)
D. If both Assertion and Reason are false statements, then mark (4).

Answer

**Step-by-Step Solution:**

1. **Understand the Assertion and Reason**:
- The assertion states that "Saheli, the new oral contraceptive for females, contains a non-steroidal preparation."
- The reason states that "It is a 'once a week' pill with very few side effects and high contraceptive value."

2. **Evaluate the Assertion**:
- Saheli is indeed a non-steroidal oral contraceptive. This means it does not contain steroid hormones, which is a characteristic of some other contraceptives. Therefore, the assertion is **true**.

3. **Evaluate the Reason**:
- The reason provided states that Saheli is a once-a-week pill with few side effects and high contraceptive value. This aligns with the known characteristics of Saheli, which is designed to be taken weekly and is known for having fewer side effects compared to hormonal contraceptives. Thus, the reason is also **true**.

4. **Determine the Relationship Between Assertion and Reason**:
- While both the assertion and the reason are true, the reason does not explain why Saheli is classified as a non-steroidal preparation. The assertion focuses on the composition of the pill, while the reason discusses its usage and effects. Therefore, the reason is not the correct explanation for the assertion.

5. **Conclusion**:
- Since both statements are true but the reason does not explain the assertion, the correct answer is that both the assertion and reason are true, but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.

**Final Answer**: Both assertion and reason are true, but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.

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