Class 12 · Reproductive Health

Medical Termination of Pregnancy — NEET Biology

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Medical termination of pregnancy is legalised in our country. MTP is generally performed to get rid of unwanted pregnancy due to rapes, casual relationship, etc., as also in cases when the continuation of pregnancy could be harmful or even fatal to either the mother, or the foetus or both.

NCERT Biology · Class 12 · Chapter 3 · Paragraph 35
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Q11. Which of the following are true about contraceptives and MTP? 1. Contraceptives are not regular requirements for reproductive health. 2. Widespread contraceptive use helps increase population growth. 3. MTP may be done when continuation of pregnancy risks mother’s life. 4. MTPs are performed to promote fertility in women.

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Correct answer: B 1 and 3 only

Contraceptives are used against natural conception, to reduce population growth not increase it, and MTP is legal when mother’s health is at risk. MTP is not done to promote fertility.

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Medical termination of pregnancy is legalised in our country. MTP is generally performed to get rid of unwanted pregnancy due to rapes, casual relationship, etc., as also in cases when the continuation of pregnancy could be harmful or even fatal to either the mother, or the foetus or both.
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