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      Question

      The Central Government has recently announced an

      extension of maternity leave from 12 weeks to 26 weeks, but what specific scenario is eligible for six months of maternity leave?
      A Commissioning motherhood through surrogacy Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B Becoming a mother through IVF (In Vitro Fertilization) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C Adopting a child below the age of one Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D None of the above Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      Adopting a child below the age of one. As per the Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act, 2017, adoptive mothers are entitled to 26 weeks of maternity leave, but only for adopted children below the age of one. For adoptive mothers of children above one year, the leave period is 12 weeks.

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