Question

Assertion : Sterilisation is a terminal method used only for males.
Reason : Sterilisation is highly-effective and its reversibility is very good.
A) Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion
B) Both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion
C) Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect
D) Both Assertion and Reason are incorrect

Answer 1

There are many different kinds of methods of contraception. Sterilization is the best method of contraception to prevent child birth. There are many other methods but there is a chance of failure that is concluded with it. There are many different side effects caused by following the other methods.

Complete answer:
Let us first see the assertion given in question
Sterilisation is a terminal method used only for males: Sterilization procedure helps to prevent sperm from meeting with the egg. The method of sterilization varies from male to female. Sterilization in males is termed as vasectomy whereas in females, it is termed as tubectomy.

The sterilization of females is also termed to be as tubal ligation. It comprises the closing of the fallopian tubes and therefore prevents the egg from moving down the fallopian tube and meeting with the sperm.

Vasectomy comprises the tying, cutting, clipping or sealing of the vas deferens of a male to prevent the release of sperm. Vasectomy is more effective when compared to female tubectomy. So, the given assertion is exactly incorrect.

Now let us look at the reason given:
Sterilisation is highly-effective and its reversibility is very good: Sterilization in a woman can be explained as a process to control child birth completely. It is one of the most effective and most preferred procedures to prevent pregnancy. There are different steps to perform sterilization. This method is an irreversible method. So the given reason is wrong.

Hence the correct answer is option ‘D’ i.e, Both Assertion and Reason are incorrect

Note: The sterilisation procedure done on a man is termed as vasectomy. It is a surgical procedure that is performed to cut or seal the tubes which carry the sperm of a man. This helps to prevent pregnancy permanently. Once this is done, when a man ejaculates, the semen will not contain any sperm in it and so the eggs cannot be fertilised.