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.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :

The correct option is Statement I is true but Statement II is false.

Let us analyze each statement individually to understand the reasoning behind this conclusion:

Analysis of Statement I:
The hymen is a thin membrane that partially covers the opening of the vagina. While it is often associated with virginity, it can easily be stretched or torn by various non-sexual activities. These activities include active participation in sports such as horseback riding, cycling, gymnastics, or even simple physical strain, vaginal insertion of a tampon, or active participation in coitus. In some females, the hymen can persist even after coitus. Therefore, its presence or absence is not a reliable or definitive indicator of virginity or sexual experience. Thus, Statement I is true.

Analysis of Statement II:
As noted above, the hymen can be torn by many factors other than sexual intercourse (coitus), including physical exercise, sports, or inserting medical/hygienic devices. Consequently, it is incorrect to state that the hymen is torn during the first coitus only. Thus, Statement II is false.

In conclusion, Statement I is correct, whereas Statement II is incorrect.