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    Sale of adulterated drugs is an offence under

    Section________ of the Indian Penal Code, 1860.
    A Section 279 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Section 268 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Section 275 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Section 278 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

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    Section 275 IPC -   Sale of adulterated drugs—Whoever, knowing any drug or medical preparation to have been adulterated in such a manner as to lessen its efficacy, to change its operation, or to render it noxious, sells the same, or offers or exposes it for sale, or issues it from any dispensary for medicinal purposes as unadulterated, or causes it to be used for medicinal purposes by any person not knowing of the adulteration, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees, or with both.

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