Question

Which amongst these was not a reason for banning of abortions by 1900?

• A. Medical professionals stressing the health and safety of women.
• B. Influx of eastern and southern European immigrants.
• C. Control of unlicensed medical practitioners.
• D. A tradition of matriarchal control.

Answer 1

The correct option is D A tradition of matriarchal control.

If we read the last few lines of the 2^nd paragraph and the 1^st few lines of the 3^rd paragraph, we can infer that medical professionals stressing the health and safety of women (option a), influx of eastern and southern European immigrants (option b) and control of unlicensed medical practitioners (option c) have been clearly mentioned in the passage as reasons for banning abortion. There is no mention of matriarchal control in this passage. Hence, the correct answer is option (d).