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What is the misuse of prenatal sex determination ?

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Parents terminate the pregnancy after knowing the sex of their unborn child, usually a daughter. This is illegal and unethical to carry out prenatal sex determination for aborting female foetus.
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Science, like any knowledge, can be put to good or bad use, depending on the user. Given below are some of the applications of science. Formulate your views on whether the particular application is good, bad or something that cannot be so clearly categorized : Prenatal sex determination

Statement A: Prenatal sex determination has been prohibited by law. Reason R: Illegal sex-selective abortion of female foetuses increased. Which is the correct option for A and R? a.Both A and R correct, R is correct explanation of A. b.Both A and R correct, but R is not explanation of A. c.A is correct, R is incorrect. d.A is incorrect, R is correct.

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