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Assertion: Statutory ban on amniocentesis for sex determination is to legally check increasing female foeticides and massive child immunization.
Reason: Indiscriminated and illegal female foeticides are reported to be high in India.

A

If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.

B

If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.

C

If assertion is true but reason is false.

D

If both assertion and reason are false.

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To analyze the assertion and reason provided in the question, we will break down the components step by step. ### Step 1: Understanding the Assertion The assertion states that there is a statutory ban on amniocentesis for sex determination. This ban is implemented to legally check the increasing female foeticides and promote massive child immunization. ### Step 2: Understanding Amniocentesis Amniocentesis is a medical procedure where amniotic fluid is extracted from the uterus. This fluid can be tested for various genetic conditions and is sometimes used to determine the sex of the fetus. The assertion implies that the procedure's misuse for sex determination has led to a rise in female foeticides. ### Step 3: Understanding the Reason The reason provided states that indiscriminate and illegal female foeticides are reported to be high in India. This indicates that there is a significant issue with the practice of terminating pregnancies based on the sex of the fetus, particularly when the fetus is female. ### Step 4: Analyzing the Relationship The assertion and reason are related. The statutory ban on amniocentesis for sex determination is indeed a response to the high rates of female foeticides. The government aims to curb this practice by prohibiting the use of amniocentesis for determining fetal sex. ### Step 5: Conclusion Both the assertion and the reason are true, and the reason supports the assertion. Therefore, the correct answer to the question is that both statements are true and the reason correctly explains the assertion. ### Final Answer Both the assertion and the reason are true, and the reason supports the assertion. ---
To analyze the assertion and reason provided in the question, we will break down the components step by step. ### Step 1: Understanding the Assertion The assertion states that there is a statutory ban on amniocentesis for sex determination. This ban is implemented to legally check the increasing female foeticides and promote massive child immunization. ### Step 2: Understanding Amniocentesis Amniocentesis is a medical procedure where amniotic fluid is extracted from the uterus. This fluid can be tested for various genetic conditions and is sometimes used to determine the sex of the fetus. The assertion implies that the procedure's misuse for sex determination has led to a rise in female foeticides. ...
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  • IIIegal Female foeticides are reported to be high in

    A
    India
    B
    China
    C
    U.S.A
    D
    Germany

  • For imposing a check on increasing female foeticides

    A
    MTP has been legalized
    B
    Tubectomy is being practiced
    C
    Amniocentesis has been banned
    D
    All of these

  • For imposing a check on increasing female foeticides

    A
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    B
    tubectomy is being practised
    C
    amniocentesis has been banned
    D
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