Under the MTP (Amendment) Act, 2017, a pregnancy lasting more than 12 weeks but fewer than 24 weeks may be terminated on the opinion of:
AA panel of four doctors
BOne registered medical practitioner
CThe pregnant woman alone
DTwo registered medical practitioners
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Two registered medical practitioners
Under the 2017 amendment: **up to 12 weeks** — one RMP's opinion suffices. **Between 12 and 24 weeks** — **two registered medical practitioners** must, in good faith, agree the grounds exist.
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