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Question
Assertion (A): Determining the sex of an unborn child followed by MTP is an illegal practice.
Reason (R): Amniocentesis is a practice to test the presence of genetic disorders also.
Options
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
(A) is true, but (R) is false
(A) is false, but (R) is true
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Solution
Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
Explanation:
Amniocentesis is the examination of amniotic fluid to find any chromosomal or congenital genetic abnormalities in the foetus. Amniocentesis being used improperly to identify an unborn child's gender is one possible trend. When a female foetus is discovered, MTP (medical termination of pregnancy), which is completely outside the law, often takes place.
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