MCQ
Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R.
Assertion A: Amniocentasis involves removal of some of the amniotic fluid that bathes the developing fetus and analysing the fetal cells and dissolved substances
Reason R: Ban on amniocentesis checks increasing menace of female foeticide.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
  • A
    A is false but R is true.
  • Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
  • C
    Both A and R are true and R is NOT the correct explanation of A
  • D
    A is true but R is false.

Answer

Correct option: B.
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
(B)
Amniocentesis involves removal of some of the amniotic foetal cells and dissolved substances. It can be done to detect genetic disorders, chromosomal abnormalities, biochemical defects, etc. It can also reveal a baby's gender Statutory ban on amniocentesis for sex-determination have been done to legally check increasing menace of female foeticides. Its application of sex determination is not one of the strategies of Reproductive and Child Health Care Programme.

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