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Question

The permissible use of the technique amniocentesis is for:

A

detecting sex of the unborn foetus

B

artificial insemination

C

transfer of embryo into the uterus of a surrogate mother

D

detecting any genetic abnormality

Step-by-Step Solution

According to the NCERT text, amniocentesis is a procedure where amniotic fluid is analyzed to test for the presence of genetic disorders such as Down syndrome, haemophilia, and sickle-cell anemia. The text emphasizes that there is a statutory ban on using this technique for sex determination to prevent female foeticide, making option A incorrect as a 'permissible' use.

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