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NEET 2024 Zoology Question 181 Solution

Topic: Human Reproduction · Official NTA Booklet Code T1

Question

Given below are two statements: Statement I: The presence or absence of hymen is not a reliable indicator of virginity. Statement IT: 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)Statement I is true but Statement II is false
(2)Statement I is false but Statement II is true
(3)Both Statement I and Statement II are true
(4)Both Statement I and Statement II are false

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Verified Against NTA Final Answer Key

Option (1) : Statement I is true but Statement II is false

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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.

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The hymen can be torn by sudden falls, cycling, horseback riding, or sports, and may persist even after coitus! Statement II is false; Statement I is true!

1 Evaluate Statement I: "The presence or absence of hymen is not a reliable indicator of virginity or sexual experience" -> NCERT verbatim TRUE.

2 Evaluate Statement II: "The hymen is torn during the first coitus only" -> FALSE! NCERT explicitly notes the hymen can be broken by active sports, horseback riding, insertion of tampons, or remain intact even after coitus.

3 Conclusion: Statement I is true but Statement II is false -> Option (1) / A.

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Why You Can 100% Trust This Shortcut: NCERT Biology · Human Reproduction (Female External Genitalia and Hymen)

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Step-by-Step Rigorous Workflow & Mathematical Proof

Step 1

Evaluate Statement I (Clinical Validity of Hymen)

NCERT states: "The presence or absence of hymen is not a reliable indicator of virginity or sexual experience." Statement I is true.

Step 2

Evaluate Statement II (Causes of Hymen Rupture)

The hymen is often torn during the first coitus (intercourse). However, it can also be broken by a sudden fall or jolt, insertion of a vaginal tampon, active participation in some sports like horseback riding, cycling, etc. In some women the hymen persists even after coitus. Therefore, asserting it is torn during the first coitus "only" is medically and factually incorrect. Statement II is false.

Step 3

Select Matching Option

Statement I is true but Statement II is false, matching Option (1).

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1 (1)

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Verdict & Scientific Reason:

Statement I correctly reflects medical science and NCERT text; Statement II falsely claims the hymen is torn only during coitus.

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Why this is airtight: None.

2 (2)

✗ Incorrect

Verdict & Scientific Reason:

Statement I is true and Statement II is false.

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Student Fallacy (Why candidates pick this trap): Statement I is true and Statement II is false.

3 (3)

✗ Incorrect

Verdict & Scientific Reason:

Statement II is false.

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Student Fallacy (Why candidates pick this trap): Statement II is false.

4 (4)

✗ Incorrect

Verdict & Scientific Reason:

Statement I is factually correct.

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Student Fallacy (Why candidates pick this trap): Statement I is factually correct.

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NTA Trap Alert: Word "Only" as a High-Alert Qualifier

Overlooking the restrictive word "only" in Statement II.

🛡️ How to avoid the -1 mark: Extreme qualifiers like "only", "always", and "never" frequently signal biological oversimplifications and false assertions.

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Core NEET Syllabus Standard

Biology Core Zoology · Human Reproduction Standard Benchmark

Core Scientific Principle Tested:

"The hymen is often torn during the first coitus... However, it can also be broken by a sudden fall or jolt, insertion of a vaginal tampon, active participation in sports like horse riding, cycling... In fact, the presence or absence of hymen is not a reliable indicator of virginity or sexual experience."

Syllabus Focus: Female External Genitalia: Biology and Misconceptions Regarding the Hymen

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NEET 2024 Zoology Question 181 Solution

Question

The 30-Second Exam Hall Shortcut: ⚡ NCERT Social Biology Fact

Step-by-Step Rigorous Workflow & Mathematical Proof

Evaluate Statement I (Clinical Validity of Hymen)

Evaluate Statement II (Causes of Hymen Rupture)

Select Matching Option

360° Option Elimination Engine Key Feature

NTA Trap Alert: Word "Only" as a High-Alert Qualifier

Core NEET Syllabus Standard

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