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What is amniocentesis, and why is its use for sex determination illegal in India?
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Answer
Amniocentesis is the withdrawal of a sample of amniotic fluid to examine the foetal cells and diagnose chromosomal and metabolic disorders before birth. Its use to determine the sex of the foetus is illegal in India because it was widely misused for female foeticide, which distorted the sex ratio.
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Explanation
The Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques Act governs its use.
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