NIELIT 2017 July Scientist B - Section A: 53

Question

Statement: Should all the drugs patented and manufactured in Western countries be first tried out on sample basis before giving license for sale to general public in India?

Arguments:

1. Yes. Many such drugs required different doses and duration for Indian population and hence it is necessary.
2. No. This is just not feasible and hence cannot be implemented.

Choose from the following:

• A. Only argument I is strong
• B. Only argument II is strong
• C. Either I or II is strong
• D. Neither I nor II is strong

Answer 1

Option A is the right answer. Only argument 1 is a strong argument.

Drugs manufactured for use in Western countries might react differently when administered to India’s population. Logically, it follows that any license issued should be on the basis of sample trials conducted in India.