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Eighth Semester B.A. LL.B. Five Years Course (C.B.S.) Examination

HEALTH LAW
Compulsory Paper—5
Time : Three Hours] [Maximum Marks : 80

Note :— (1) Attempt ALL Sections. Section A consists of 10 marks, Section B consist of 30 marks
and Section C consists of 40 marks.
(2) Follow the instructions given in each Section.
(3) Marks are indicated against each question.
SECTION—A
1. Choose the correct alternative (any TEN) :—
(i) In ________ the Supreme Court imposed a ban on smoking at public places.
(a) M.C. Mehta Vs. UOI (b) State of Karnataka Vs. Manjamma
(c) Murli Deora Vs. UOI (d) Vellore Citizens Welfare forum Vs. UOI
(ii) Article _______ of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights guarantees the right to
standard of living adequate for health.
(a) 23 (b) 25
(c) 24 (d) 27
(iii) Which of the following branches of medicine is not of Indian origin ?
(a) Unani (b) Homeopathy
(c) Allopathy (d) All the above
(iv) ________ is a statutory body regulating medical colleges, affiliation, registration of doctors
etc.
(a) Indian Medical Association (b) Medical Council of India
(c) Both (a) and (b) (d) None of the above
(v) _______ is not a ‘near relative’ as defined under section 2(i) of the Transplantation of
Human Organs Act, 1994.
(a) Spouse (b) Children
(c) Grand children (d) Cousin

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(vi) A mentally ill person can be admitted to a psychiatric hospital ________.

(a) voluntarily
(b) only by his guardians
(c) on an application by relative or a friend

(d) All the above

(vii) When the pregnancy of a woman involves risk to her life or the child in her womb, then such
pregnancy can be terminated if its length does not exceed ________.

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(a) 12 weeks (b) 20 weeks

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(c) 24 weeks (d) 28 weeks

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(viii) ________ is also popularly known as the surrogacy hub of India.

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(a) Ahmedabad (b) Anand
(c) Bharuch
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(d) Vadodara
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(ix) Stem cell controversy and ethics are mostly related to ________.

(a) adult stem cells

(b) amniotic steam cells
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(c) embryonic stem cells

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(d) All the above

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(x) Prenatal diagonistic test is conducted on ________.

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(a) any woman before conception

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(b) pregnant woman or conceptus

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(c) man
(d) (a) and (b) both
(xi) If a drug is coloured, coated, powdered or polished to make it to appear of better therapeutic
value then that drug is ________.
(a) not of standard quality (b) spurious
(c) misbranded (d) adulterated

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(xii) ______ NGO in India works for protection of health of children.

(a) CRY (b) Helpage India
(c) Gunj (d) Udaan
(xiii) Who among the following is not a paramedic ?
(a) Opthalmologist (b) Speech therapist
(c) Occupational therapist (d) Dietitian
(xiv) ________ ‘tort’ is also a ‘wrong’ under Health Laws.
(a) Negligence (b) Nuisance
(c) Both (a) and (b) (d) None of the above
(xv) Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues is permitted for ________.
(a) Therapeutic purposes (b) Commercial use
(c) Both (a) and (b) (d) None of the above 1×10=10

SECTION—B
Note :— Both questions in this section are compulsory.

2. Answer the following (any THREE) :—

(a) What are the various rights of a patient ?
(b) Write a note on paramedical professions.
(c) What are the powers of inspectors under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act ?
(d) State the circumstances under which the conduct of pre conception and pre natal diagnostic
technique is allowed by the Act. 5×3=15
3. Write short notes on (any THREE) :—
(a) WHO
(b) Problem of malnutrition is India
(c) Advertisement of magic remedies
(d) Role played by various NGOs in protecting right to health in India. 5×3=15

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SECTION—C
Note :— Answer the following (any FIVE).

4. “Health is not mere absence of disease”. Explain with relevant case laws.
5. Explain the procedure for authorising removal of human organs or tissues from the body of the
donor under the following circumstances :
(a) When donor is alive
(b) When donor is brain dead
(c) Unclaimed dead bodies
(d) Bodies sent for postmortem.
6. Elaborate the ethical and legal problems related to surrogacy in India in the light of Baby Manji’s
case.
7. Write note on HIV/AIDS.
8. Write a detailed note on professional misconduct committed by doctors. Explain the regulations and
liabilities imposed upon the doctor.
9. What are the various categories of prohibited drugs provided under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act ?
10. Define Biomedical waste. Explain the procedure for its proper management and disposal.
11. Explain the offences affecting public health under the Indian Penal Code. 8×5=40

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