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In which year did Government of India legalise MTP?

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1961
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1971
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1981
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1991
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Solution

The correct option is B 1971
MTP is medical termination of pregnancy which is also called as induced abortion.

The Government of India legalised MTP in 1971 with some strict conditions to avoid its misuse.

The law regulates MTPs to keep a check on indiscriminate and illegal female foeticides.

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