Read the following statements and choose the correct option.
Statement I: Sub-cutaneous implants like norplant can prevent pregnancy for upto 3-5 years.
Statement II: Surgical methods of contraception block gamete transport and thereby prevent conception.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
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Subcutaneous implants like Norplant (containing progesterone-like hormones) are placed under the skin and can prevent pregnancy for up to 5 years. Surgical methods (vasectomy in males, tubectomy in females) prevent conception by blocking the transport of gametes (sperm in males, ova in females).
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