This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Demography and family planning, Subject name: Social & Preventive Medicine
Conventional contraceptives are those which 
Select and explain. 
A. Were discovered before 1960, B. Require action after intercourse, C. Require action at time of intercourse, D. Requires action before intercourse
C: Require action at time of intercourse
Answer: C: Require action at time of intercourse 
Explanation: Conventional contraceptives : Methods that require action at the time of coitus Condoms Spermicides Jellies Conventional contraceptives does not mean older contraceptives Ref: Park 25th edition Pgno : 528