According to MTP Act, abortion can be done tit!: (D. REPEAT Feb 2014)

Ans: B (20 weeks) Ref: The Essentials of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology by KS Narayan Reddy, 29th edition, 2010, pg: 381Explanation:The Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Act of IndiaIt clearly states the conditions under which a pregnancy can be ended or aborted, the persons who are qualified to conduct the abortion and the place of implementation,Women whose physical and/or mental health were endangered by the pregnancy,Women facing the birth of a potentially handicapped or malformed child.Rape.Pregnancies in unmarried girls under the age of eighteen with the consent of a guardian. Pregnancies in "lunatics" with the consent of a guardian.Pregnancies that result are a result of failure in sterilization.The length of the pregnancy must not exceed 2D weeks in order to qualify for an abortion.MTP Act of 1971 legalizes abortion on the following grounds:Therapeutic.Eugenic.Humanitarian.Social.MTP RulesOnly registered medical practitioner can perform MTPs.Should only be done in Government hospitals or hospitals recognized by Goverment.Consent of woman is required.If minor or mentally ill, written consent from guardian is required.If period of pregnancy is less than 12 weeks, opinion of single doctor is enough.If period of pregnancy is between 12-20 weeks, opinion of 2 doctors required.