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Assertion: In barrier methods, ovum and sperms are prevented from physical meeting .
Reason: Barrier methods are used during coitus,to prevent the entry of ejaculated semen into the female reproductive tract.

A

Assertion and reason both are correct statements and reason is the correct explanation of the assertion

B

Assertion and reason both are correct statements, but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion

C

Assertion is true, but reason is false statement

D

Assertion is false,but reason is true statement

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