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Assertion : Sterilisation is a terminal method used only for males
Reason : Sterilisation is highly effective and its reversibility is very good.

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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The correct Answer is:
D
Sterilisation is generally advised for both male and female partner as a terminal method to prevent any more preganancies. These techniques are highly effective but their reversibility is very poor.
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