Question

Which of the following are guidelines as per PCPNDT (Pre Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Technique), Act?
• [A.] School education of children
• [B.] Registration of Sonography (ultra sound) machines
• [C.] Written consent of the pregnant woman
• [D.] Prohibition of communicating the sex of fetus for prevention of female foeticide Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

• A. A, B only
• B. B, C, D only
• C. A, C only
• D. A, C, B only

Hint:

The PCPNDT Act prevents sex determination and regulates prenatal diagnostic techniques to stop female foeticide.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Concept: The PCPNDT (Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques) Act was enacted to prevent sex selection and female foeticide. Major provisions of the Act include:
• Regulation and registration of ultrasound/sonography centers
• Written consent of pregnant women before diagnostic procedures
• Prohibition of disclosure of fetal sex
• Prevention of misuse of prenatal diagnostic techniques

Step 1: Analyze statement A.
School education of children is not a guideline under the PCPNDT Act.
Hence, A is incorrect.

Step 2: Analyze statement B.
Registration of sonography and ultrasound machines is mandatory under the Act.
Hence, B is correct.

Step 3: Analyze statement C.
Written consent of the pregnant woman is required before conducting prenatal diagnostic procedures.
Hence, C is correct.

Step 4: Analyze statement D.
The Act prohibits communication of the sex of the fetus to prevent female foeticide.
Hence, D is correct.

Step 5: Select the correct option.
The correct combination is: \[ B,\; C,\; D \text{ only} \] Therefore, the correct answer is: \[ \boxed{(B)\ B, C, D\ \text{only}} \]