Read the following given statements w.r.t. MTP Statement A: As per MTP (Amendment) Act, 2017, a pregnancy may be terminated on certain considered grounds within the 1st trimester of pregnancy on the opinion of one registered medical practitioner. Statement B: The MTP (Amendment) Act, 2017 was enacted by government of India with the intention of increasing the incidence of illegal abortion and consequent maternal mortality and morbidity. Choose the correct option.

Question

Read the following given statements w.r.t. MTP Statement A: As per MTP (Amendment) Act, 2017, a pregnancy may be terminated on certain considered grounds within the 1st trimester of pregnancy on the opinion of one registered medical practitioner. Statement B: The MTP (Amendment) Act, 2017 was enacted by government of India with the intention of increasing the incidence of illegal abortion and consequent maternal mortality and morbidity. Choose the correct option. (A) Both statements A and B are incorrect (B) Both statements A and B are correct (C) Statement A is correct, statement B is incorrect (D) Statement A is incorrect, statement B is correct

Tardigrade Admin · Accepted Answer

MTP (Amendment) Act, 2017 was enacted by government of India with the intention of reducing the incidence of illegal abortion and consequent maternal mortality and morbidity.