Under India's Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Act, up to how many weeks of gestation can pregnancy be terminated by ONE registered medical practitioner?
- A 12 weeks
- B 20 weeks ✓
- C 24 weeks
- D 8 weeks
Correct answer: B. 20 weeks
Explanation
Under the MTP Act (amended 2021), pregnancy may be terminated up to 20 weeks with the opinion of one registered medical practitioner. Between 20 and 24 weeks, the opinion of two practitioners is required, and beyond 24 weeks only for substantial fetal abnormalities with a Medical Board.
Reference: Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 27th ed.
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