Ammiocentesis, the foetal sex determination test, is banned in our country, Is it necessary? Comment.

Explanation

(i) Amniocentesis is a prental technique used to detect any chromosomal abnormalities in the foetus.
(ii) This can be done to check if the baby is normal or has any kind of genetic defect.
(iii) If the baby shows genetic abnormalities, abortion of the foetus may be required. Therefore amniocentesis can help to confirm the healthy status of the foetus. But using the techcnique for sex determination must be banned, because it can lead to female foeticide.
(iv) Now a days other tests are also available to test the chromosomal abnormalities of the foetus.