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NEET · Biology · STD 12 - 2. human reproduction

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 :

  1. A Both Statement \(I\) and Statement \(II\) are false
  2. B  Statement \(I\) is true but Statement \(II\) is false
  3. C Statement \(I\) is false but Statement \(II\) is true
  4. D  Both Statement \(I\) and Statement \(II\) are true
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(B)  Statement \(I\) is true but Statement \(II\) is false

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The correct answer is option no. (\(2\)) because the presence or absence of hymen is not a reliable indicator of virginity because hymen can also be broken by a sudden jolt, insertion of a vaginal tampon, active participation in some sports and in some women the hymen persists even after coitus.