Give scientific reasons for the following statements:
The use of ultrasound technique should be banned for the sex determination.

Explanation

The ultrasound technique should be used for detection of genetic and other structural abnormalities in embryo.
`rarr` Some people use the ultrasound technique (sonography) illegally for sex determination of embryo.
`rarr` Due to preference to male child the female embryo is aborted.
`rarr` The killing of the unborn girl child is known as female foeticide. This sex-selective abortion is unethical and illegal.
`rarr` By female foeticide, female sex ratio is reducing at an alarming rate in India.
Hence, the use of ultrasound technique should be banned for the prenatal sex determination.