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Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) is considered safe up to how many weeks of pregnancy?

1. Eight weeks
2. Twelve weeks
3. Eighteen weeks
4. Six weeks

Correct answer: Twelve weeks

Solution

Medical termination of pregnancy is generally considered safe in the early first trimester, and the commonly taught cutoff is 12 weeks. Beyond this point, the procedure becomes more complex and risk considerations increase.

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