Amniocentesis Ban and Sex Determination — NEET Biology
📚 Practice ConceptAmniocentesis for sex determination is banned in our country. Is this ban necessary? Comment.
Which of the following statements is NOT correct with respect to reproductive health initiatives and contraceptives? S1: Saheli is a daily oral contraceptive pill developed by the World Health Organization (WHO). S2: The RCH programmes were launched globally in 1971, replacing the earlier 'family planning' initiatives. S3: Amniocentesis, though useful for detecting genetic disorders, is legally banned in India for sex determination to prevent female foeticide. S4: Sex education in schools aims to reduce myths and provide accurate information about reproductive health. S5: Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) was legalised in India in 1971 with conditions to avoid its misuse.
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Correct answer: D — S1 and S2
Let's evaluate each statement: S1: Saheli is a non-steroidal, 'once a week' pill, not a daily pill, and was developed by CDRI in Lucknow, India, not WHO. So, S1 is NOT correct. S2: Family planning was initiated in India in 1951, and RCH programmes are improved versions; they were not launched globally in 1971. MTP was legalised in 1971. So, S2 is NOT correct. S3: Amniocentesis is used for detecting genetic disorders and is statutorily banned for sex determination in India. So, S3 is correct. S4: Sex education is encouraged in schools to provide correct information and reduce myths. So, S4 is correct. S5: The Government of India legalised MTP in 1971 with strict conditions. So, S5 is correct. Thus, statements S1 and S2 are NOT correct. The final answer is D
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