Question

Given below are two statements:
Statement I: The presence or absence of hymen is not a reliable indicator of virginity.
Statement II: The hymen is torn during the first coitus only.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. Both Statement I and Statement II are true
• B. Both Statement I and Statement II are false
• C. Statement I is true but Statement II is false
• D. Statement I is false but Statement II is true

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Statement I is true but Statement II is false

Answer 2

Statement I is true. The presence or absence of the hymen is not a reliable indicator of virginity because the hymen can be stretched or torn due to various non-sexual activities like physical exercise, tampon use, or injury.

Statement II is false. The hymen can be torn or stretched during various activities, not necessarily the first coitus. It can also remain intact in some individuals even after sexual intercourse.