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Which of the following hormonal contraceptive methods prevents ovulation by suppressing the luteinizing hormone surge?

easy MCQ 1 mark Class 12 · Biology · Reproductive Health
  1. Depo-Provera injection
  2. Copper IUD
  3. Male condom
  4. Diaphragm
Answer
Depo-Provera injection

The correct answer is Depo-Provera injection — Select Depo-Provera injection as the correct answer.

Step-by-step solution

  1. Identify the hormonal contraceptive method among the options.
  2. Recognise that Depo-Provera injection releases progestogen which suppresses the LH surge and thereby prevents ovulation.
  3. Select Depo-Provera injection as the correct answer.
Common mistake: Confusing non‑hormonal methods such as copper IUD with hormonal ones

Concept tested: Hormonal contraceptive mechanism

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