Question

Choose the statements which are correct with respect to the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Act, 2017:
(A) Approximately \(20\%\) of the conceived pregnancies undergo MTP globally in a year
(B) MTP is legalized in India up to four months unconditionally
(C) Amniocentesis is mandatory before performing MTP
(D) MTPs are considered relatively safe up to 12 weeks of pregnancy
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• (B) and (C) only
• (B) and (D) only
• (A) and (B) only
• (A) and (D) only

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Statement (A) is correct as approximately $20\%$ of conceived pregnancies globally undergo MTP each year. Statement (D) is also correct, as MTPs are considered relatively safe within the first 12 weeks. Statement (B) is incorrect because MTP in India is not unconditionally allowed up to four months; it is regulated and allowed under specific conditions. Statement (C) is also incorrect because amniocentesis is not mandatory before performing MTP.