Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Sociology

Chapter

Indian Society: Demographic Structure of Indian Society

Question:

Which among these aims to stop sex-selective abortion?

Options:

Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act

Pre-natal Diagnostic Techniques Act (Regulation)

Beti Bachao Beti Padhao

National Population Policy

Correct Answer:

Pre-natal Diagnostic Techniques Act (Regulation)

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 2: Pre-natal Diagnostic Techniques Act (Regulation)

Sometimes economically prosperous families decide to have fewer children – often only one or two now – they may also wish to choose the sex of their child. This becomes possible with the availablity of ultra-sound technology, although the government has passed strict laws banning this practice and imposing heavy fines and imprisonment as punishment. Known as the Prenatal Diagnostic Techniques (Regulation and Prevention of Misuse) Act, this law has been in force since 1996, and has been further strengthened in 2003.