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

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Amniocentesis is misused to determine the sex of the foetus. When the sex of the foetus is known, there may be chance of female foeticide due to family norms and skewed choice for a male child. Hence, a statuary ban on amniocentesis is necessary in our country.
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