Such practices should be avoided because these are dangerous both for the young mother and the foetus. Effective counselling on the need to avoid unprotected coitus and the risk factors involved in illegal abortions as well as providing more health care facilities could reverse the mentioned unhealthy trend.
Adjacent to a frequently-asked paragraph in the same chapter.
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Q6. How can proper counselling reduce illegal abortions?
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Correct answer: A — By creating awareness of risks and legal options
Counselling helps prevent unsafe practices and guides people legally.
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What does NCERT say about Such practices should be?
Such practices should be avoided because these are dangerous both for the young mother and the foetus. Effective counselling on the need to avoid unprotected coitus and the risk factors involved in illegal abortions as well as providing more health care facilities could reverse the mentioned unhealthy trend.
Has this concept appeared in NEET?
High probability for NEET 2027. Adjacent to a frequently-asked paragraph in the same chapter.
Which chapter is this from?
Reproductive Health, Class 12 NCERT Biology.
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