Read the following statements.

Statement I: Amniocentesis for sex determination is one of the strategies of Reproductive and Child Health Care program.

Statement II: Ban on amniocentesis checks increasing menace of female foeticide.

In the light of given statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below.

Statement I is false. Amniocentesis is not supposed to be misused for sex determination but to check if baby has a genetic or chromosomal condition, such as Down’s syndrome.
Statement II is true. Amniocentesis was often misused to selectively abort female foetuses due to societal preference for male children. By banning such gender determining tests, the Indian government aims to curb this harmful practice and promote gender equality.