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Which legislation restricts married couples with a surviving child from opting for surrogacy, raising concerns for those facing secondary infertility?

  1. Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Act, 2021
  2. Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021
  3. Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act
  4. National Health Mission Guidelines

Answer: Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021

Under the Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021, married couples are barred from opting for surrogacy if they already have a surviving child, except when that child has a life-threatening disorder or severe disability.
Topic Health — Reproductive Health
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