71st B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2025

Which compound is used in contraceptive pills?

aCholecalciferol
bLevonorgestrel✓ Correct
cVenlafaxine
dCetirizine

Explanation

Common oral contraceptive pills and emergency contraceptive pills are mainly based on a synthetic progestogen; the most commonly used compound is levonorgestrel.

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