Question

Intentional or voluntary termination of pregnancy before full term is called medical termination of pregnancy (MTP) or induced abortion. Which of the following is incorrect about MTP?

• A. MTP has a significant role in decreasing the population.
• B. Government of India legalised MTP in 1971 with some strict conditions to avoid its misuse.
• C. MTPs are considered relatively safe during the first trimester in comparison to second trimester abortions.
• D. MTP is not allowed if the pregnancy is the result of rape.

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

The government of India has legalized MTP in 1971 with some strict conditions. MTP is done in cases like - Failure of the contraceptives, rape victim, and continuation of the pregnancy if it may become harmful or fatal either to the mother or to the foetus or both. MTPs if done during the first trimester (up to 12 weeks of pregnancy) is usually safe. Second-trimester abortions are very risky.