Read the passage carefully and give the answer to the next five questions: India was amongst the first countries in the world to initiate action plans and programmes at a national level to attain total reproductive health as a social goal. These programmes called ‘family planning’ were initiated in 1951 and were periodically assessed over the past decades. Improved programmes covering wider reproduction-related areas are currently in operation. Creating awareness among the people about various reproduction-related aspects and providing facilities and support for building up a reproductively healthy society are the major tasks under these programmes.
Which of the following statements is incorrect with respect to Medical Termination of Pregnancy?
MTPs can be performed even after 24 weeks, but with the opinion of 2 registered medical practitioners on specific grounds.
Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) is generally not permitted after 24 weeks of pregnancy, except in specific circumstances such as risks to the life of the mother or fetus. In these cases, the procedure requires the opinion of two registered medical practitioners. This ensures safety and legality under the MTP Act.
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