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The MTP Amendment allows medical termination, among other reasons, when continuation would involve risk to the mother; a key motive for legalising MTP was to:

Answer: Reduce unsafe, illegal abortions and associated maternal deaths.

  • A Reduce unsafe, illegal abortions and associated maternal deaths
  • B Promote sex-selective abortion
  • C Increase the total fertility rate across the whole country
  • D Replace all contraceptive methods

Correct answer: A. Reduce unsafe, illegal abortions and associated maternal deaths

Explanation: Legal MTP aims to reduce the large number of unsafe, illegal abortions that caused high maternal mortality, by providing safe, regulated termination.

Contraceptive Methods by CategoryNaturalabstinence,withdrawalBarriercondom (alsoblocks STIs)IUDCuT, LippesloopHormonalpills, injectables,implantsSurgicalvasectomy,tubectomyEffectiveness and permanence generally increase left→right; only barrier methods stop STI transmission

Contraceptive methods span a spectrum from temporary/natural to permanent/surgical; condoms stand out as the only method offering STI protection alongside contraception.

Concept context

Understand reproductive health, family planning, contraception methods, STIs, population control, and assisted reproductive technologies.

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