This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Inguinal Hernias, Subject name: Surgery
In case of female commonest hernia is : 
Select and explain. 
A. Direct inguinal hernia, B. Indirect inguinal hernia, C. Femoral Hernia, D. Incisional hernia
B: Indirect inguinal hernia
Answer: B: Indirect inguinal hernia 
Explanation: Ans. is 'b' ie Indirect Inguinal hernia "Femoral hernias are uncommon> comprising about 2.5 percent of all groin hernias. They occur occasionally in women, especially in multiparous elderly women but not as frequently as inguinal hernia." -Schwartz