Prohibition of Certain Advertisement Classes

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Which type of advertisements are prohibited under the Act?

Advertisements for diagnosing and curing common illnesses

Advertisements promoting drugs for improving sexual pleasure (correct)

Advertisements for printing drugs by the government

Advertisements claiming to cure leprosy and leucoderma

What is one of the prohibited uses of drugs according to the Act?

Treatment of common cold

Improving brain disorders

Correcting vision problems

Prevention of conception in women (correct)

Which of the following is NOT a prohibited condition for diagnosing, preventing, or curing by advertisements?

Common cold (correct)

Heart diseases

Appendicitis

Fits

What kind of advertisements are exempted under the Act?

Advertisements printed by the government only Signup and view all the answers

Which statement accurately reflects the Act's stance on advertisements providing false information about drugs?

Such advertisements are prohibited and considered misleading Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following conditions is NOT mentioned as a prohibited use of drugs in women?

Epilepsy Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary objective of controlling certain types of advertisements as per the provided text?

Prevent misleading claims about magic remedies Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is considered a drug as defined in the text?

A substance used for altering body functions in animals Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT considered an advertisement based on the text's definition?

A scientific research article published in a journal Signup and view all the answers

What qualifies as a 'Magic Remedy' according to the provided information?

A product claiming miraculous powers for treatment Signup and view all the answers

In what context are drugs used according to the definition given in the text?

For treating or preventing diseases Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Drugs and Magic Remedies (Objectionable Advertisements) Act 1954?

To regulate the advertisement of drugs and remedies with magical qualities Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a part of the objectives of the Drugs and Magic Remedies Act 1954?

Promotion of unregulated drug sales Signup and view all the answers

What kind of remedies does the Drugs and Magic Remedies Act 1954 aim to regulate?

Remedies with magical qualities Signup and view all the answers

Which group of people are mentioned as making unverified claims about curing diseases?

Doctors, Hakim, and Vaidhs Signup and view all the answers

What type of advertisements are exempted under the Drugs and Magic Remedies Act 1954?

Certain specified classes Signup and view all the answers

Why was the Drugs and Magic Remedies Act 1954 passed?

To regulate misleading advertisements about magical cures Signup and view all the answers

What type of advertisement is forbidden in relation to any matters dealing with a disease?

Advertisement sent directly to Registered Medical Practitioners (RMPs) Signup and view all the answers

Who will be held responsible for a company's disobedience of the Act and Rules?

Every single person involved in conducting the business at the time of the offence Signup and view all the answers

What is the penalty for disobeying the provisions of the Act and Rules on first conviction?

Imprisonment for 6 months or a fine or both Signup and view all the answers

Where are drug advertisements allowed according to the text?

In medical, pharmaceutical, scientific, and technical journals Signup and view all the answers

What will happen if individuals involved in a company's offence cannot prove their unawareness of it?

They will be punished accordingly Signup and view all the answers

What type of outlets are forbidden from displaying Sing boards or Notices claiming to treat certain diseases?

Registered Medical Practitioners' (RMPs) premises Signup and view all the answers