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Question #45524
The Question
Consider the following statements regarding the intersection of clinical diagnostics, the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Act, and the Reproductive and Child Health (RCH) program. Which of the following statements is INCORRECT?
Options
- A.
Amniocentesis involves analyzing the chromosomal pattern of fetal cells suspended in the amniotic fluid to diagnose genetic disorders such as Down's syndrome and haemophilia.
- B.
The statutory ban on amniocentesis for sex determination was enacted to curb female foeticide, a practice that directly undermines the demographic stability goals of the RCH program.
- C.
Under the MTP Act, termination of pregnancy is legally permissible if amniocentesis reveals a severe or lethal fetal anomaly, subject to the concurrence of registered medical practitioners.
- D.
The statutory ban on sex determination via amniocentesis can be legally bypassed if the mother is a carrier of sickle-cell anemia, to assess the risk of the fetus inheriting this sex-linked disorder.
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How the Examiner Thinks
Regulatory_Failure
Understand how NOT, EXCEPT, and logical constraints are used to manipulate exam results.
Concepts Behind This Question
Amniocentesis Ethical Constraint|RCH Program Objectives|Sterilization Irreversibility
Why This Question Is Tricky
Common Mistakes
Conceptual Pivot: This question cross-links Chapter 4 (Reproductive Health) with Chapter 5 (Principles of Inheritance).
The trap relies on 'Functional Confusion' and 'Genetic Ratios'.
Students often memorize 'sickle-cell anemia' as a disease detectable by amniocentesis (NCERT Ch. 4) but fail to recall its autosomal nature (NCERT Ch. 5) when presented in a clinical/legal scenario attempting to justify sex determination.
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Question Information
| Subject | Biology |
| Chapter | Reproductive Health - Class 12 |
| Concept | Amniocentesis Ethical Constraint |
| Difficulty | 8 |
| Cognitive Load | 5 |
| Target Solve Time | 120 sec |
| Access | Free |