Question

Student to attempt either option (A) or (B):
(A) Why are restrictions imposed on MTP in India? Up to how many weeks or trimesters is MTP considered relatively safe for a female, if necessary to perform, by a medical practitioner?
OR
(B) Expand PID. Name any two common viral infections transmitted through sexual contact in human females.

Hint:

MTP is allowed up to 20–24 weeks with conditions in India. PID is a serious reproductive tract infection. HIV and HSV are common viral STDs.

Answer 1

(A) Step 1: MTP (Medical Termination of Pregnancy) is regulated to avoid misuse and ensure female health and safety.
Step 2: It is legally allowed up to 20 weeks of pregnancy under certain conditions and up to 24 weeks under special circumstances (like risk to mother or fetal abnormalities). 
Step 3: It must be conducted by a qualified medical practitioner in a registered medical facility. 
OR 
(B) Step 1: PID stands for Pelvic Inflammatory Disease. 
Step 2: Two viral STDs transmitted through sexual contact in females include:

• HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus)
• Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV)