Question

MTP is a process to get rid of unwanted pregnancy. Which of the following statement is not correct for MTP?

• A. MTPs account for nearly 1/5th of the total number of conceived pregnancies in a year all over the world.
• B. MTP has a significant role in decreasing the population.
• C. MTP is an important contraceptive method to control the size of the population.
• D. The government of India legalized MTP in 1971.

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Medical termination of pregnancy is the intentional or voluntary termination of pregnancy. It was legalized in Indian Govt. in 1971 under strict conditions to avoid misuse. Nearly 1/5th of the total pregnancies are terminated all over the world and contributing to population control. It is a not a contraceptive method as it is not preventing pregnancy rather terminating it.