Under the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Act 2021 (India), which of the following correctly describes the expanded provisions compared to the original MTP Act 1971?

• A Upper gestational limit extended to 24 weeks for special categories of women; two RMP opinions required between 20–24 weeks; Medical Board approval required beyond 24 weeks for fetal anomalies ✓
• B Upper gestational limit extended to 24 weeks for all women; single RMP opinion required up to 24 weeks
• C Termination of pregnancy allowed at any gestational age with consent of two registered practitioners for rape victims
• D Single RMP opinion sufficient up to 12 weeks; opinion of two RMPs required between 12–20 weeks only, no provision beyond 20 weeks

Explanation

The MTP (Amendment) Act 2021 expanded the original Act (1971) as follows: Up to 20 weeks: single RMP opinion sufficient (unchanged); 20–24 weeks: two RMP opinions required; applicable to special categories defined in rules — survivors of sexual assault/rape, minors, women with disability, change in marital status (widowhood/divorce), mentally ill women, fetal malformations. Beyond 24 weeks: no fixed upper limit but requires a Medical Board approval for substantial fetal abnormality. The woman's name and identity are to be kept confidential under the 2021 amendment. This amendment significantly expanded access for vulnerable groups.

Reference: Shaw's Textbook of Gynaecology, 17th ed.

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