Medical Termination of Pregnancy

What is Medical Termination of Pregnancy (M.T.P.)? Write its two impacts.

Fill in the blank with the correct word given in the bracket.

The MTP is legal in India. However, the process is misused by performing sex determination using the _____ (assisted reproductive/amniocentesis) technique which is called prenatal diagnosis. This method is a procedure in which amniotic fluid is removed from the uterus for testing or treatment. 

MTP is generally safe to be conducted in females after 8 months of gestation.

Which measure would be particular useful for prevention and control of alcohol and drug abuse among adolescents?

(i) Avoid undue peer pressure

(ii) Seeking professional and medical help

(iii) Looking for danger sign

(iv) Education and counselling

(v) Seeking help from parents and peers

MTP means

Following statements are given regarding MTP. Choose the correct options given below:
I. MTPs are generally advised during first trimester.
II. MTPs are used as a contraception method.
III. MTPs are always surgical.
IV. MTPs require the assistance of qualified medical personnel.

Consider the statements given below regarding contraception and choose the correct pair :-

(i) Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) during the first trimester is generally safe.

(ii) Generally chances of conception are nil until mother breast-feeds the infant upto two years.

(iii) Intrauterine devices like copper-T are effective contraceptives.

(iv) Contraception pills may be taken upto one week after coitus to prevent conception.

Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) is considered safe up to how many weeks of pregnancy?