Surrogacy in India

Description: This quiz is designed to test your knowledge about surrogacy in India. It covers various aspects of surrogacy, including its legality, ethical considerations, and the process involved.
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Is surrogacy legal in India?

  1. Yes

  2. No

  3. It depends on the state


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Surrogacy is legal in India under the Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021.

Who can be a surrogate mother in India?

  1. Any woman between the age of 21 and 35

  2. Only married women

  3. Only women who have had at least one child

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

According to the Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021, any woman between the age of 21 and 35 can be a surrogate mother in India.

What are the ethical considerations surrounding surrogacy?

  1. The rights of the surrogate mother

  2. The rights of the intended parents

  3. The rights of the child born through surrogacy

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Surrogacy raises ethical concerns related to the rights of the surrogate mother, the intended parents, and the child born through surrogacy.

What is the process involved in surrogacy in India?

  1. The intended parents find a surrogate mother and enter into a contract with her

  2. The surrogate mother undergoes medical tests and procedures to prepare for pregnancy

  3. The surrogate mother becomes pregnant through artificial insemination or in vitro fertilization

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The process of surrogacy in India involves finding a surrogate mother, entering into a contract, medical tests and procedures, and pregnancy through artificial insemination or in vitro fertilization.

What are the legal requirements for surrogacy in India?

  1. The intended parents must be a married couple

  2. The surrogate mother must be a close relative of the intended parents

  3. The surrogacy agreement must be registered with the appropriate authorities

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

According to the Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021, the surrogacy agreement must be registered with the appropriate authorities.

What are the risks associated with surrogacy?

  1. Physical risks to the surrogate mother

  2. Emotional risks to the surrogate mother

  3. Legal risks to the intended parents

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Surrogacy involves physical, emotional, and legal risks for the surrogate mother and the intended parents.

What are the benefits of surrogacy?

  1. It allows infertile couples to have children

  2. It provides a financial opportunity for surrogate mothers

  3. It helps to reduce the number of abandoned children

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Surrogacy offers benefits such as enabling infertile couples to have children, providing financial opportunities for surrogate mothers, and reducing the number of abandoned children.

What is the role of the government in regulating surrogacy in India?

  1. The government sets guidelines and regulations for surrogacy

  2. The government provides financial assistance to intended parents

  3. The government monitors and enforces surrogacy laws

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The government plays a crucial role in regulating surrogacy in India by setting guidelines, providing financial assistance, and monitoring and enforcing surrogacy laws.

What are the challenges faced by surrogate mothers in India?

  1. Social stigma

  2. Lack of legal protection

  3. Financial exploitation

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Surrogate mothers in India face challenges such as social stigma, lack of legal protection, and financial exploitation.

What are the challenges faced by intended parents in India?

  1. Finding a suitable surrogate mother

  2. Legal complexities

  3. Financial burden

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Intended parents in India face challenges such as finding a suitable surrogate mother, dealing with legal complexities, and managing the financial burden of surrogacy.

What is the future of surrogacy in India?

  1. It will become more popular

  2. It will become more regulated

  3. It will become more accessible

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The future of surrogacy in India is likely to involve increased popularity, regulation, and accessibility.

What are some of the ethical concerns raised by surrogacy?

  1. The exploitation of women

  2. The commodification of children

  3. The violation of human rights

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Surrogacy raises ethical concerns related to the exploitation of women, the commodification of children, and the violation of human rights.

What are some of the legal challenges associated with surrogacy?

  1. The lack of a clear legal framework

  2. The conflict between state and federal laws

  3. The difficulty in enforcing surrogacy contracts

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Surrogacy presents legal challenges such as the lack of a clear legal framework, the conflict between state and federal laws, and the difficulty in enforcing surrogacy contracts.

What are some of the social challenges associated with surrogacy?

  1. The stigma associated with surrogacy

  2. The lack of social support for surrogates and intended parents

  3. The difficulty in integrating children born through surrogacy into families and communities

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Surrogacy involves social challenges such as the stigma associated with it, the lack of social support for surrogates and intended parents, and the difficulty in integrating children born through surrogacy into families and communities.

What are some of the psychological challenges associated with surrogacy?

  1. The emotional toll on the surrogate mother

  2. The emotional toll on the intended parents

  3. The emotional toll on the child born through surrogacy

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Surrogacy can have psychological impacts on the surrogate mother, the intended parents, and the child born through surrogacy.

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