Question

Below given are two statements:
Statement I: MTPs are considered relatively safe during the first trimester
Statement II: Government of India legalised MTP in 1971
In the light of above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

• A. Both statement I and II are correct
• B. Both statement I and II are incorrect
• C. Statement I is correct and statement II is incorrect
• D. Statement I is incorrect and statement II is correct

Hint:

Always remember that MTP was legalized in India in 1971 with strict conditions to prevent its misuse for female foeticide.
Abortion remains safe during the first 12 weeks (1st trimester) but becomes highly hazardous in the 2nd trimester (after 12 weeks).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Verify both statements.
MTP Act 1971 legalised abortions in India (St. II correct). MTPs are safer in first trimester with fewer complications (St. I correct).
Answer: Both statements correct