What of the following statements are correct about Saheli"? i) Developed at the CDRI, Lucknow ii) Contains a steroidal preparation iii) "Once-a-week” pill iv) Many side effects v) High contraceptive value vi) Very few side effects vii) Low contraceptive value

Options

A. (i), (ii), (iii), (v), (vi)
B. (i), (iii), (v), (vi)
C. (i), (ii), (iii), (iv), (v)
D. (i), (iii), (iv), (v)

Answer

To determine which statements about "Saheli" are correct, let's analyze each statement one by one.

1. **Statement i: Developed at the CDRI, Lucknow**
- This statement is **correct**. Saheli, an oral contraceptive pill, was indeed developed at the Central Drug Research Institute (CDRI) in Lucknow.

2. **Statement ii: Contains a steroidal preparation**
- This statement is **incorrect**. Saheli contains a non-steroidal preparation known as "scent chromin," not a steroidal preparation.

3. **Statement iii: "Once-a-week” pill**
- This statement is **correct**. Saheli is designed to be taken once a week, making it convenient for users.

4. **Statement iv: Many side effects**
- This statement is **incorrect**. Due to its non-steroidal nature, Saheli has very few side effects compared to traditional steroidal contraceptives.

5. **Statement v: High contraceptive value**
- This statement is **correct**. Saheli is known for its high contraceptive efficacy.

6. **Statement vi: Very few side effects**
- This statement is **correct**. As mentioned earlier, Saheli has very few side effects due to its non-steroidal formulation.

7. **Statement vii: Low contraceptive value**
- This statement is **incorrect**. Saheli has a high contraceptive value, not low.

### Summary of Correct Statements:
- Correct Statements: i, iii, v, vi
- Incorrect Statements: ii, iv, vii

### Final Answer:
The correct statements about Saheli are:
- i) Developed at the CDRI, Lucknow
- iii) "Once-a-week” pill
- v) High contraceptive value
- vi) Very few side effects