Question 1

The First Schedule to the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 prescribes

Accepted Answer

The First Schedule to the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 lists the authoritative books of Ayurvedic, Siddha, and Unani Tibb systems.

Question 2

Which of the following is a 'drug' as per the law?

Accepted Answer

Empty gelatin capsules can be considered a 'drug' as per the law when they are intended to be used as a delivery system for medicinal substances. The definition of a drug can include substances intended for use in the diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease in humans or animals, and can also include components intended for use as a component of any such articles. Therefore, empty gelatin capsules, which can be filled with medicinal substances, fit within this definition. Bandages and insect repellent creams can also be considered drugs under the law, as they are intended for use in the treatment, mitigation, or prevention of disease or conditions (such as wounds or insect bites).

Question 3

Minimum area of the shop to obtain a wholesale licence to sell and stock drugs shall be

Accepted Answer

C

Question 4

Who among the following is the Chairman of Drug Technical Advisory Board?

Accepted Answer

The Director General of Health Services is the Chairman of the Drug Technical Advisory Board.

Question 5

The main object of the Pharmacy Act, 1948 is to

Accepted Answer

The main object of the Pharmacy Act, 1948 is to regulate the profession of pharmacy in India. This includes standards for education, registration, and professional conduct of pharmacists to ensure the health and safety of the public.

Question 6

The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act was passed in the year

Accepted Answer

The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act was passed in the year 1985 in India to consolidate and amend the laws relating to narcotic drugs, to make stringent provisions for the control and regulation of operations relating to narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances, and to provide for the forfeiture of property derived from, or used in, illicit traffic in narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances.

Question 7

Plant of the species of Papaver, from which opium or any phenanthrene alkaloid can be extracted, is called

Accepted Answer

Opium poppy (Papaver somniferum) is the plant species from which opium and its derivatives, including many phenanthrene alkaloids such as morphine, are extracted.

Question 8

Prepared opium

Accepted Answer

Prepared opium is an extract that has been processed to make it suitable for smoking.

Question 9

Who has the power to fix the ceiling price of scheduled formulations?

Accepted Answer

The Central Government has the authority to fix the ceiling price of scheduled formulations under the Drug Price Control Order (DPCO) to ensure that essential drugs are available at a reasonable price to the general public.

Question 10

Under the Medicinal and Toilet Preparations (Excise Duties) Act, manufacture of any dutiable goods without a valid licence is punishable with

Accepted Answer

Under the Medicinal and Toilet Preparations (Excise Duties) Act, manufacturing any dutiable goods without a valid license is punishable with imprisonment up to six months or a fine of two thousand rupees or both.

Question 11

A nonbonded manufactory shall be inspected by the officer at least

Accepted Answer

A nonbonded manufactory shall be inspected by the officer at least once every month.

Question 12

What is the definition of a "Magic Remedy"?

Accepted Answer

A "Magic Remedy" is defined as a talisman, mantra, kavacha, or any other charm or substance claimed to have miraculous powers to diagnose, cure, mitigate, treat, or prevent diseases in humans or animals.

Question 13

Which of the following is a psychotropic substance under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Susbtances Act?

Accepted Answer

Barbital, a barbiturate, is classified as a psychotropic substance under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act because it affects the mind, mood, or other mental processes.

Question 14

The schedules to the Drugs and Cosmetics Act are

Accepted Answer

The answer of The schedules to the Drugs and Cosmetics...

Question 15

Which of the following is a 'Patent or Proprietary Ayurvedic/Siddha/Unani Medicine' according to Drugs and Cosmetics Act?

Accepted Answer

Amrutanjan Balm is classified as a 'Patent or Proprietary Ayurvedic/Siddha/Unani Medicine' according to the Drugs and Cosmetics Act. This is because it is marketed as a medicinal product with specific claims of health benefits based on Ayurvedic formulation.

Question 16

Which of the following words/particulars are necessary to be included in the labelling of Schedule G drugs for oral use

Accepted Answer

Schedule G drugs require a vertical red line on the left side of the label to indicate that they are prescription drugs.

Question 17

A company wishes to advertise for a new emergency oral contraceptive that it has introduced in the market-

Accepted Answer

The company can seek permission from the Government to advertise, as regulatory bodies in various countries may allow the advertisement of pharmaceutical products, including contraceptives, with specific permissions or under certain conditions.

Question 18

Compulsory Licence is issued when

Accepted Answer

Compulsory Licence is issued when a drug is exorbitantly priced.

Question 19

According to definition of 'Food', following are classified as food

Accepted Answer

Protein supplements and packaged drinking water are consumed for nutritional and hydration purposes, fitting the definition of food.

Question 20

According to provisions given under NDPS Act, 1985

Accepted Answer

The NDPS Act, 1985 allows only the Central Government to permit and regulate the cultivation and gathering of opium and coca.

Quiz 1: Drugs and Cosmetics Act