Maternal and child health: MTP Amendment Act 2021: practice question

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PSM · Maternal and child health: MTP Amendment Act 2021

Sample item

A rape survivor presents at 22 weeks of pregnancy seeking termination. According to the MTP (Amendment) Act 2021:

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The answer and the reasoning

A. Termination is permissible with the opinion of two registered medical practitioners

Up to 20 weeks, one provider's opinion suffices. For 20 to 24 weeks, termination is permitted for special categories, including survivors of rape, with the opinion of two registered medical practitioners. Beyond 24 weeks a Medical Board decides in cases of substantial fetal abnormalities.

Option by option

  • A. Termination is permissible with the opinion of two registered medical practitioners (correct)

    Correct. Special categories up to 24 weeks need two providers.

  • B. Termination is not allowed after 20 weeks

    The upper limit is extended to 24 weeks for specified categories.

  • C. A Medical Board is needed for all terminations beyond 12 weeks

    Medical Boards are needed beyond 24 weeks.

  • D. Court permission is compulsory

    Court permission is not compulsory within 24 weeks.

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What is the answer to this PSM question?

The best answer is A, Termination is permissible with the opinion of two registered medical practitioners. Up to 20 weeks, one provider's opinion suffices.

Why is "Termination is not allowed after 20 weeks" not the answer?

The upper limit is extended to 24 weeks for specified categories.

Why is "A Medical Board is needed for all terminations beyond 12 weeks" not the answer?

Medical Boards are needed beyond 24 weeks.

Why is "Court permission is compulsory" not the answer?

Court permission is not compulsory within 24 weeks.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Maternal and child health: MTP Amendment Act 2021 in PSM. For 20 to 24 weeks, termination is permitted for special categories, including survivors of rape, with the opinion of two registered medical practitioners. Beyond 24 weeks a Medical Board decides in cases of substantial fetal abnormalities.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as a multi-step question: it asks you to combine more than one idea. The tag is our own editorial judgement, not an official difficulty rating, so read the reason for every option, not only the answer.

How should I study Maternal and child health: MTP Amendment Act 2021?

Practise biostatistics with small calculations until sensitivity, predictive values and risk measures are automatic. Then use the flashcards and the other PSM questions on this site to test what stuck.

Is this a real NEET PG question?

No. It is an original practice item (editorial status: sample, version 1). NextPrep does not publish recalled or leaked questions, and independent faculty review of this item has not been completed yet, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.