Under the MTP (Amendment) Act 2021 (India), up to what gestational age can termination be performed with the opinion of ONE registered medical practitioner?
- A Up to 20 weeks ✓
- B Up to 12 weeks
- C Up to 24 weeks
- D Up to any gestation in cases of fetal abnormality
Correct answer: A. Up to 20 weeks
Explanation
Under India's MTP (Amendment) Act 2021: one RMP opinion is required up to 20 weeks. Two RMP opinions are required between 20–24 weeks (available to specific vulnerable categories: survivors of rape/incest, minors, women with disabilities, fetal abnormalities). Beyond 24 weeks, termination for substantial fetal abnormality requires approval by a Medical Board constituted by the State Government. The 2021 amendment extended the upper limit from 20 to 24 weeks for special categories.
Reference: Shaw's Textbook of Gynaecology, 17th ed.
High-yield for: NEET PGINI-CETNExTFMGEUSMLEPLABMRCP
Written and medically reviewed by the StethoPrep medical team.