Female External Genitalia — Hymen Not a Virginity Indicator
✅ Asked in NEET 2024Given below are two statements: 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. Choose the correct answer:
Given below are two statements: 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. Choose the correct answer:
Match List-I with List-II relating to human female external genitalia: List I (Structures) A. Mons pubis B. Clitoris C. Hymen D. Labia majora List II (Features) I. A fleshy fold of tissue surrounding the vaginal opening II. Fatty cushion of cells covered by skin and hair III. Tiny finger-like structure above labia minora IV. A thin membrane-like structure covering vaginal opening Choose the correct answer:
Answer & NCERT explanation
Correct answer: C — Statement I is true but Statement II is false
Statement I is correct: hymen presence/absence is not a virginity indicator as it can tear due to physical activities, tampon use, or medical examinations. Statement II is false: hymen doesn't always tear during first coitus and may not be present in some females from birth. NCERT emphasizes hymen is not a virginity marker.
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The female external genitalia include mons pubis, labia majora, labia minora, hymen and clitoris. Mons pubis is a cushion of fatty tissue covered by skin and pubic hair. The labia majora are fleshy folds of tissue, which extend down from the mons pubis and surround the vaginal opening. The labia minora are paired folds of tissue under the labia majora. The opening of the vagina is often covered partially by a membrane called hymen. The clitoris is a tiny finger-like structure which lies at the upper junction of the two labia minora above the urethral opening. 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. In fact, the presence or absence of hymen is not a reliable indicator of virginity or sexual experience.
Female external genitalia include: mons pubis (fatty tissue cushion covered by skin and pubic hair), labia majora (fleshy folds extending down from mons pubis, surrounding vaginal opening), labia minora (paired folds under labia majora), hymen (thin membrane partially covering vaginal opening), and clitoris (tiny finger-like erectile structure at upper junction of labia minora, above urethral opening). The hymen can be torn by first coitus, but also by sudden fall, tampon insertion, or active sports. NCERT explicitly states: presence or absence of hymen is NOT a reliable indicator of virginity.
NEET 2024 tested both a statement analysis and a match column on female genitalia. The match: Mons pubis = fatty cushion (II); Clitoris = finger-like above labia minora (III); Hymen = thin membrane covering vaginal opening (IV); Labia majora = fleshy folds surrounding vaginal opening (I). The statement analysis: Statement I (hymen not a virginity indicator) = TRUE; Statement II (hymen torn ONLY during first coitus) = FALSE because NCERT explicitly gives multiple other causes.
The hymen is always torn during the first coitus and is a reliable indicator of sexual experience.
Hymen can tear due to sudden fall, tampon, sports (horseback riding, cycling). In some women it persists even after coitus. NOT a reliable indicator of virginity.
Hymen = not virginity test. Can break from SPORTS (cycling, horse riding) or TAMPONS. NCERT explicitly says so.
- Mons pubis = fatty tissue cushion covered by skin and pubic hair (not labia).
- Clitoris = tiny finger-like structure at upper junction of two labia minora, above urethral opening.
- Hymen may be absent from birth in some women, or persist after coitus in others.
- NEET 2024 Match: Mons pubis-II, Clitoris-III, Hymen-IV, Labia majora-I.
Match List-I (Structure) with List-II (Description) for female external genitalia: List-I A. Mons pubis B. Clitoris C. Hymen D. Labia majora List-II I. Fleshy folds of tissue surrounding vaginal opening II. Cushion of fatty tissue covered by skin and pubic hair III. Tiny finger-like structure above urethral opening IV. Thin membrane partially covering vaginal opening
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Correct answer: A — A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
A-II: Mons pubis = cushion of fatty tissue covered by skin and pubic hair. B-III: Clitoris = tiny finger-like erectile structure at upper junction of labia minora, above urethral opening. C-IV: Hymen = thin membrane partially covering the vaginal opening. D-I: Labia majora = fleshy folds extending down from mons pubis, surrounding the vaginal opening. This is the exact NEET 2024 match column answer.
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