Under the MTP Amendment Act 2021 (India), up to what gestational age can a pregnancy be terminated with the opinion of TWO registered medical practitioners for a rape survivor?
- A Up to 12 weeks
- B Up to 24 weeks ✓
- C Up to 20 weeks
- D Up to 28 weeks
Correct answer: B. Up to 24 weeks
Explanation
The MTP Amendment Act 2021 expanded the upper gestational limit for termination requiring two RMP opinions to 24 weeks for specified categories including survivors of rape, minors, women with disabilities, and those with failed contraception. For pregnancies beyond 24 weeks with substantial fetal anomaly, termination requires a State Medical Board. A single RMP opinion suffices up to 20 weeks.
Reference: Shaw's Textbook of Gynaecology, 17th ed.
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