The act of “The Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment)”, was enacted by Government of India in:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → 2017
Note: A similar question was also asked in CUET (UG) 2026 on 31-05-2026 (Slot 2).
NCERT Extract:
Population Stabilisation and Birth Control – “… The Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Act, 2017 was enacted by the government of India with the intension of reducing the incidence of illegal abortion and consequent maternal mortality and morbidity. According to this Act, a pregnancy may be terminated on certain considered grounds within the first 12 weeks of pregnancy on the opinion of one registered medical practitioner.”