Answer: It prevents unsafe abortions but is misused for sex-selective abortions leading to female feticide.
- A It reduces maternal mortality from unsafe procedures but correlates with rising STI transmission rates
- B It prevents unsafe abortions but is misused for sex-selective abortions leading to female feticide
- C It improves access to family planning but is linked to increased rates of male infertility
- D It slows population growth rates but introduces surgical complications during delivery
Correct answer: B. It prevents unsafe abortions but is misused for sex-selective abortions leading to female feticide
Explanation: The MTP Act prevents unsafe back-alley abortions and reduces maternal mortality. However, it has been misused for sex-selective abortions to terminate female fetuses, leading to skewed sex ratios, which is why the PCPNDT Act was enacted.
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.