23 Questions
Which type of advertisements are prohibited under the Act?
Advertisements promoting drugs for improving sexual pleasure
What is one of the prohibited uses of drugs according to the Act?
Prevention of conception in women
Which of the following is NOT a prohibited condition for diagnosing, preventing, or curing by advertisements?
Common cold
What kind of advertisements are exempted under the Act?
Advertisements printed by the government only
Which statement accurately reflects the Act's stance on advertisements providing false information about drugs?
Such advertisements are prohibited and considered misleading
Which of the following conditions is NOT mentioned as a prohibited use of drugs in women?
Epilepsy
What is the primary objective of controlling certain types of advertisements as per the provided text?
Prevent misleading claims about magic remedies
Which of the following is considered a drug as defined in the text?
A substance used for altering body functions in animals
Which of the following is NOT considered an advertisement based on the text's definition?
A scientific research article published in a journal
What qualifies as a 'Magic Remedy' according to the provided information?
A product claiming miraculous powers for treatment
In what context are drugs used according to the definition given in the text?
For treating or preventing diseases
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
Which of the following is NOT a part of the objectives of the Drugs and Magic Remedies Act 1954?
Promotion of unregulated drug sales
What kind of remedies does the Drugs and Magic Remedies Act 1954 aim to regulate?
Remedies with magical qualities
Which group of people are mentioned as making unverified claims about curing diseases?
Doctors, Hakim, and Vaidhs
What type of advertisements are exempted under the Drugs and Magic Remedies Act 1954?
Certain specified classes
Why was the Drugs and Magic Remedies Act 1954 passed?
To regulate misleading advertisements about magical cures
What type of advertisement is forbidden in relation to any matters dealing with a disease?
Advertisement sent directly to Registered Medical Practitioners (RMPs)
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
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
Where are drug advertisements allowed according to the text?
In medical, pharmaceutical, scientific, and technical journals
What will happen if individuals involved in a company's offence cannot prove their unawareness of it?
They will be punished accordingly
What type of outlets are forbidden from displaying Sing boards or Notices claiming to treat certain diseases?
Registered Medical Practitioners' (RMPs) premises
Learn about the classes of advertisements prohibited under the Act, including those related to drugs for specific purposes like preventing conception or improving sexual pleasure.
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