Question

Which one of the following law was passed in 1955 by the Indian Government?

(a) Medicinal and Toilet Preparations Act

(b) Drug Enquiring committee

(c) The Drugs and Cosmetics Rules

(d) The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act

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Answer 1

Right option is (a) Medicinal and Toilet Preparations Act

To elaborate: Medicinal and Toil preparation act was passed in 1955. Drug enquiring committee was established in 1931. The drugs and cosmetics rules were passed in 1945. The narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances act were passed in 1985.