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Assertion : As long as the mother breast...

Assertion : As long as the mother breast-feeds the child fully, chances of conception are almost nil
Reason : Lactational amenorrhea method is based on the fact that ovulation does not occur during the period of intense lactation

A

If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion

B

If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion

C

If assertion is true but reason is false

D

If both assertion and reason are false

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A
Lactational amenorrhea (absence of menstruation) method is based on the fact that ovulation and therefore the cycle does not occur during the period of intense lactation following parturition. Therefore, as long as the mother breast-feeds the child fully, chances of conception are almost nil.
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