The PCPNDT Act was enacted by the Government of India in ______ for prohibition of sex selection.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
Correct Answer:-
1994 (Option 2)
Explanation:-
The Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (PCPNDT) Act, 1994, was enacted by the Parliament of India. Its primary objective was to prevent the misuse of sex selection in the womb and to reduce female foeticide. This Act prohibits the use of ultrasound machines or other techniques for sex determination.
Key Points:-
This Act came into force on January 1, 1996.
Later in 2003, it was amended to make it more effective, and it was renamed the 'Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (Prohibition of Sex Selection) Act'.
There are provisions for strict penalties and fines for individuals who violate this law.
Important Questions and Answers:
Question: What is the full form of PCPNDT?
Answer: Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques.
Question: Is it legal to disclose the sex of a foetus in India?
Answer: No, it is a criminal offence for any doctor or other person to disclose the sex of a foetus of a pregnant woman in India.