Question

Is the identification of the gender of the foetus permissible under Indian law?

• A. It is permissible without any restrictions
• B. It is strictly prohibited under the law
• C. Only with the consent of the parents
• D. Only with the consent of the mother

Hint:

Remember that India has strict laws aimed at preventing gender discrimination, especially in cases of fetal gender determination.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Under Indian law, the identification of the gender of the fetus is strictly prohibited under the Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (PCPNDT) Act. This law was enacted to prevent gender-based abortions, a practice that leads to an imbalanced sex ratio.