<s>[INST] context: THE MEDICAL TERMINATION OF PREGNANCY (MTP) ACT OF INDIA It 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 are a result of a failure in sterilisation.
The length of the pregnancy must not exceed 20 weeks in order to qualify for an abortion. MTP Act of 1971 legalizes abortion on the following grounds:
Therapeutic. Eugenic. Humanitarian. Social. MTP RULES Only registered medical practitioner can perform MTPs.
Should only be done in Government hospitals or hospitals recognized by Government. Consent of woman is required.
If minor or mentally ill, written consent from guardian is required. If the period of pregnancy is less than 12 weeks, the opinion of the single doctor is enough.
If the period of pregnancy is between 12- 20 weeks, opinion of 2 doctors is required. [/INST] question: According to the MTP Act, abortion can be done till: | options: A: 12 weeks B: 20 weeks C: 28 weeks D: Till viability | answer: B </s>