Q1: 1. What is the punishment prescribed under Section 274 of the Indian Penal Code for adulteration of drugs?

• A) A) 3 years imprisonment
• B) B) 7 years imprisonment
• C) C) 10 years imprisonment
• D) D) 15 years imprisonment

Q2: 2. Which of the following substances are considered drugs under Section 274 of the Indian Penal Code?

• A) A) Alcohol
• B) B) Tobacco
• C) C) Prescription medicines
• D) D) All of the above

Q3: 3. In a recent case, a pharmaceutical company was found guilty of adding harmful chemicals to their cough syrup. This action falls under which section of the Indian Penal Code?

• A) A) Section 274
• B) B) Section 271
• C) C) Section 268
• D) D) Section 263

Q4: 4. What is the primary objective of Section 274 of the Indian Penal Code?

• A) A) To regulate the pricing of drugs
• B) B) To prevent the adulteration of drugs
• C) C) To promote the sale of generic drugs
• D) D) To restrict the import of foreign drugs

Q5: 5. Which government authority is responsible for enforcing Section 274 of the Indian Penal Code?

• A) A) Ministry of Finance
• B) B) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
• C) C) Ministry of Agriculture
• D) D) Ministry of External Affairs

Q6: 6. In a local pharmacy, a pharmacist was caught diluting a painkiller with water to increase profits. This act constitutes

• A) A) Breach of contract
• B) B) Medical malpractice
• C) C) Adulteration of drugs under Section 274
• D) D) False advertising

Q7: 7. Which of the following penalties can be imposed for the adulteration of drugs under Section 274 of the Indian Penal Code?

• A) A) Fine only
• B) B) Imprisonment only
• C) C) Both fine and imprisonment
• D) D) Warning letter

Q8: 8. A chemist knowingly sells expired medicines without disclosing the expiry date to customers. This act is punishable under

• A) A) Section 271
• B) B) Section 272
• C) C) Section 273
• D) D) Section 274

Q9: 9. A pharmaceutical company adds an extra ingredient to their pain relief gel, which causes allergic reactions in some users. This action violates

• A) A) Section 269
• B) B) Section 273
• C) C) Section 274
• D) D) Section 275

Q10: 10. What is the maximum fine that can be imposed for the adulteration of drugs under Section 274 of the Indian Penal Code?

• A) A) Rs. 10,000
• B) B) Rs. 50,000
• C) C) Rs. 1 lakh
• D) D) Rs. 5 lakhs

Q11: 11. An individual tampers with the label of a prescription drug to increase its market value. This act is punishable under

• A) A) Section 268
• B) B) Section 272
• C) C) Section 274
• D) D) Section 276

Q12: 12. In a raid conducted by the drug regulatory authority, a warehouse was found storing counterfeit medicines. This offense would be prosecuted under

• A) A) Section 270
• B) B) Section 273
• C) C) Section 274
• D) D) Section 275

Q13: 13. A pharmacist dilutes a child's antibiotic syrup with water to increase the quantity and make more profit. This action is considered

• A) A) Legal practice
• B) B) Ethical behavior
• C) C) Adulteration of drugs under Section 274
• D) D) Quality assurance

Q14: 14. What is the intent behind the inclusion of Section 274 in the Indian Penal Code?

• A) A) To protect the interests of pharmaceutical companies
• B) B) To ensure the purity and efficacy of drugs
• C) C) To promote self-medication among individuals
• D) D) To encourage the sale of imported drugs

Q15: 15. A chemist knowingly sells counterfeit medicines under the brand name of a reputable pharmaceutical company. This act is punishable under

• A) A) Section 269
• B) B) Section 271
• C) C) Section 274
• D) D) Section 276

Q16: 16. Which of the following scenarios would NOT constitute adulteration of drugs under Section 274?

• A) A) Adding water to dilute a cough syrup
• B) B) Mixing expired medicines with fresh stock
• C) C) Falsifying the manufacturing date of a drug
• D) D) Storing medicines in improper conditions

Q17: 17. In a case of drug adulteration, what burden of proof lies with the accused?

• A) A) Prove their innocence beyond a reasonable doubt
• B) B) Prove that the drugs were adulterated unintentionally
• C) C) Prove that the drugs were tested and found safe
• D) D) None, the burden lies with the prosecution

Q18: 18. A pharmaceutical company knowingly sells a batch of antibiotics that failed quality control tests. This action falls under which section of the Indian Penal Code?

• A) A) Section 269
• B) B) Section 271
• C) C) Section 274
• D) D) Section 276

Q19: 19. What is the role of the Drug Controller General of India in enforcing Section 274 of the Indian Penal Code?

• A) A) Investigating cases of drug adulteration
• B) B) Approving new drug formulations
• C) C) Setting drug pricing guidelines
• D) D) Conducting clinical trials

Q20: 20. A pharmacist knowingly dispenses a lower dosage of a prescribed medication to patients. This act would be categorized as

• A) A) Medical negligence
• B) B) Adulteration of drugs under Section 274
• C) C) Violation of patient confidentiality
• D) D) Prescription forgery

Q21: 21. In what situation would a person NOT be held liable for the adulteration of drugs under Section 274?

• A) A) Unintentional contamination due to a manufacturing error
• B) B) Deliberate addition of harmful substances to boost drug efficacy
• C) C) Negligently storing drugs in improper conditions
• D) D) Falsifying drug labels to mislead consumers

Q22: 22. A pharmacy owner sells imported medicines without obtaining the necessary approvals from the authorities. This act is punishable under

• A) A) Section 268
• B) B) Section 271
• C) C) Section 274
• D) D) Section 275

Q23: 23. Which of the following agencies collaborates with law enforcement to combat the adulteration of drugs under Section 274?

• A) A) World Health Organization
• B) B) Food Safety and Standards Authority of India
• C) C) United Nations Development Programme
• D) D) Indian Medical Association

Q24: 24. A common problem in the pharmaceutical industry is the substitution of expensive active ingredients with cheaper alternatives. This practice is a form of

• A) A) Patent infringement
• B) B) Drug counterfeiting
• C) C) Drug adulteration under Section 274
• D) D) Import violation

Q25: 25. What measures can consumers take to protect themselves from the risks associated with drug adulteration under Section 274?

• A) A) Purchase drugs only from licensed pharmacies
• B) B) Verify the authenticity of medicines before consumption
• C) C) Report suspicious drug activities to the authorities
• D) D) All of the above