Multiple choice

Directions: Read the following information and answer the given question.

Mrs. Gupta was expecting from the last one month. Both Mrs. and Mr. Gupta went to a maternity hospital. They expressed their desire to know the sex of their unborn child to the concerned doctor. The doctor refused to comply to this request. They even tried to bribe the doctor, but he disagreed.

Why is it illegal to know the sex of an unborn child?

  1. Parents might arrange special ceremonies for the baby boy.

  2. Parents might go for female foeticide after knowing that it is a female baby.

  3. Parents might disclose the sex to relatives also and they can arrange a surprise party for the couple.

  4. The sex determination procedure is harmful.
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Sex determination before birth is illegal in India primarily to prevent female foeticide - the selective abortion of female fetuses due to cultural preference for male children. This practice has led to severely skewed sex ratios in some regions. The doctor's refusal aligns with the PCPNDT Act. Options A and C describe positive celebrations, not illegal acts. Option D is incorrect - the procedures themselves (ultrasound) are not inherently harmful when used properly.

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