NEET · Biology · STD 12 - 3. reproductive health
Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion \(A\) and other is labelled as Reason \(R\). Assertion \(A\) : Amniocentesis for sex determination is one of the strategies of Reproductive and Child Health Care Programme. Reason \(R\) : Ban on amniocentesis checks increasing menace of female foeticide. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below.
- A \(A\) is false but \(R\) is true.
- B Both \(A\) and \(R\) are true and \(R\) is the correct explanation of \(A\).
- C Both \(A\) and \(R\) are true and \(R\) is NOT the correct explanation of \(A\).
- D \(A\) is true but \(R\) is false.
Answer & Solution
Correct Answer
(A) \(A\) is false but \(R\) is true.
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Detailed explanation
The correct answer is option (1) as 'Reproductive and Child Health Care \(( RCH )\) programme' deals with creating awareness among people about various reproduction related aspects and providing facilities and support for building up a reproductively healthy society. Amniocentesis is basically used to test for the presence of certain genetic disorders such as Down's syndrome, haemophilia, etc., to determine the survivability of the foetus.
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