Question

Which of the following statements is incorrect with respect to Medical Termination of Pregnancy?

• A. They are considered safe during the first trimester.
• B. It is legalized in India from \(1971\).
• C. MTPs can be performed even after \(24\) weeks, but with the opinion of \(2\) registered medical practitioners on specific grounds.
• D. About \(20%\) of the total number of concerned pregnancies undergo MTP in a year globally.

Hint:

MTP is considered safest during: \[ \text{first trimester} \] and was legalized in India in: \[ 1971 \]

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) refers to intentional termination of pregnancy before full term.
Step 1: Analyze statement (A)
• MTP is considered relatively safe during: \[ \text{first trimester} \]
• Risk increases in later stages of pregnancy. Thus: \[ (A)\ \text{is correct} \]
Step 2: Analyze statement (B)
• MTP was legalized in India under: \[ \text{Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, }1971 \] Thus: \[ (B)\ \text{is correct} \]
Step 3: Analyze statement (C)
• NCERT states that MTPs are generally safe only during first trimester.
• Termination after advanced stages is not generally permitted except under special legal and medical conditions.
• The given statement is not accepted as correct in standard NCERT context. Thus: \[ (C)\ \text{is incorrect} \]
Step 4: Analyze statement (D)
• Approximately: \[ 20% \] of pregnancies worldwide are medically terminated every year. Thus: \[ (D)\ \text{is correct} \] Therefore, the incorrect statement is: \[ (C) \] Hence: \[ \boxed{\text{(C)}} \]