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JKPSC Prelims 2022 General Studies (Paper 1)

Consider the following features of the recently enacted Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Act, 2021:

1. Enhancing the upper gestation limit from 20 to 24 weeks for special categories of women.
2. The upper gestation limit is not to apply in cases of substantial foetal abnormalities diagnosed by the Medical Board.
3. The ground of failure of contraceptives has been extended to women and their partner.

The correct statement/s is/are:

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Correct Answer: Option D — 1, 2 and 3
All three statements accurately describe the key changes introduced by the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Act, 2021. 

Here is the detailed breakdown: 

Statement 1 is Correct: The Act increased the upper gestation limit from 20 to 24 weeks for "special categories" of women. This includes survivors of sexual assault (rape or incest), minors, women with disabilities, and those whose marital status changed during pregnancy (widowhood or divorce).
Statement 2 is Correct: For cases involving substantial foetal abnormalities, the Act removed the upper gestation limit entirely. However, such terminations (post-24 weeks) must be authorized by a state-level Medical Board consisting of specialist doctors.
Statement 3 is Correct: In a significant move toward gender-neutrality and inclusion, the 1971 Act's "married woman and her husband" clause was replaced. The 2021 Amendment allows any woman and her partner (including unmarried women) to seek termination on the grounds of failure of a contraceptive method or device.
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