Amniocentesis for sex determination is banned in our country. Is this ban necessary? Comment.
Yes, the statutory ban on amniocentesis for sex determination is necessary and justified.
The ban has been imposed to legally check the increasing menace of female foeticides in our country. A dangerous trend has been observed where amniocentesis is misused to determine the sex of the unborn child. Frequently, if the foetus is found to be female, it is followed by MTP (Medical Termination of Pregnancy), which is totally against what is legal.
However, it is important to note that amniocentesis itself is a legitimate medical procedure where some of the amniotic fluid of the developing foetus is taken to analyse the fetal cells. This procedure is useful to test for certain genetic disorders such as Down syndrome, haemophilia, and sickle-cell anemia, and to determine the survivability of the foetus. The ban specifically targets its misuse for sex determination, not its legitimate medical applications.
Explanation
This answer addresses the question by explaining WHY the ban is necessary (female foeticide prevention) while also clarifying that amniocentesis has legitimate medical uses (detecting genetic disorders). The context clearly states the 'menace of female foeticides' and how sex determination leads to MTP when the foetus is female.
Solution Steps
Step 1: State that the ban is necessary and justified
Step 2: Explain the reason - to check female foeticides and misuse leading to MTP
Step 3: Clarify that the procedure has legitimate medical uses for detecting genetic disorders