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    Question

    Which of the following cannot be patented under the

    Patents Act, 1970?
    A A new and useful chemical compound Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B A computer program with a technical application Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C A method of agriculture or horticulture Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D A novel machine improving industrial efficiency Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E A new drug formulation with enhanced bioavailability Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    According to Section 3(h) of the Patents Act, 1970, methods of agriculture or horticulture are not inventions and hence not patentable. Examples include methods of cultivating land or improving crop yield—these are excluded from patent protection in India. Other options like chemical compounds, technical software, industrial machinery, or pharmaceutical innovations may qualify as inventions if they satisfy criteria like novelty, inventive step, and industrial applicability.

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