PHARMACIST GRADE II(NCA-LC/AI/OBC,SIUC
NADAR),HEALTH/PLANTATION CORPORATION/STATE FARMING CORPORATION
1.In which
city does the novel ‘Aarachar’ by K R Meera take place?
A.Pazhani
B.Mumbai
C.Pondichery
D.Kolkata*
Ans:D
2.Whose
birth anniversary is observed as ‘Rashtriya Ekta Diwas?
A.Indira Gandhi
B.Syama Prasad Mukerji
C.Sardar Vallabhai Patel*
D.Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Ans:C
3.Who along
with Sachin Tendulkar is inducted recently in Bradman Hall of Fame?
A.Ricky Ponting
B.M S Dhoni
C.Mahela Jayawardene
D.Steve Waugh*
Ans:D
4.What is
the numerical strength required for a political party in the Lok Sabha to get a
recognized Leader of
opposition?
A.15% of the total strength of the House
B.10% of the total strength of the house*
C.20% of the total strength of the House
D.Political party with highest number of seats
Ans:B
5.Which of
the following is a mismatch
A.Naalukettu*
B.Odakkuzhal
C.Oru Desathinte Katha
D.Kayar
Ans:A
6.Who among
the following Presidents of India was the nominee of Janatha Party?
A.V V Giri
B.Neelam Sanjiva Reddy*
C.Shankar Dayal Sharma
D.Zakir Hussain
Ans:B
7.Who is the
first Indian recipient of Jawaharlal Nehru Award for international
Understanding?
A.Dr.Rajendra Prasad
B.Aruna Asafali
C.Indira Gandhi
D.Mothe Teresa*
Ans:D
8.What was
the reason for the emergency declared by Indira Gandhi?
A.Indo Pak war
B.India Chaina war
C.Financial crisis in the country
D.Internal disturbances*
Ans:D
9.Who was
the first president of Travancore Devaswam Board?
A.Mannath Padmanabhan*
B.K Kealppan
C.Panampallil Govinda Menon
D.Kumaranasan
Ans:A
10.’Oru
Ozhivu Kaalathu’by P V Bharati Devi is a
biography on:
A.M V Raghavan*
B.P Govinda Pillai
C.V.R.Krishna Iyer
D.A K Gopalan
Ans:A
11.Which is
the largest Lok Sabha Constituency(area wise)
A.Arunachal West
B.Barmer
C.Ladakh*
D.Kutch
Ans:C
12.Which
social reformer of Kerala is fondly called as’Nanu’?
A.Ayyankali
B.Chattampi Swami
C.Sree Narayana Guru*
D.V T Bhattathirippad
Ans:C
13.Kunjan
Nambiar is associated with which dance form of Kerala?
A.Koodiyattam
B.Koothu
C.Thullal*
D.Kathakali
Ans:C
14.Who is
the longest serving M LA of Kerala?
A.K.R.Gowri Amma
B.K M Maani*
C.R Balakrishna Pillai
D.V S Achuthanadan
Ans:B
15.Which
Indian state celebrates’Bihu’festival?
A.Bihar
B.Assam*
C.Meghalaya
D.Orissa
Ans:B
16.Which is
the world’s largest masonry dam?
A.Hirakud Dam
B.Bhakra Dam
C.Srisailam dam
D.Nagarjuna Sagar Dam*
Ans:D
17.Who is
the architect of Indian Panjayath Raj?
A.Balwant Rai Mehta*
B.Dr.Jivraj Mehta
C.Hitendra K Desai
D.Chimanbai J Patel
Ans:A
18.Who was
the teacher of Sree Narayana Guru and Chattampi Swami?
A.Pandit Karuppan
B.Ayya Vaikumar
C.Thycaud Ayya*
D.Kumara Guru
Ans:C
19..’Rajayasamacharam’-the
first Malayalam news paper was published
from:
A.Kottayam
B.Mannanam
C.Illikkunnu*
D.Kollam
Ans:C
20.Johann
Ernst Hanxleden is popularly known in kerala as:
A.Francis Xavier
B.Benjamin Baily
C.Fr.Zucol
D.Arnos Paathiri*
Ans:D
21.Non sugar
parts of the glycosides are called
A.Aglycon*
B.Glycon
C.Glycogen
D.Glycol
Ans:A
22.All are
Heterocyclic alkaloids except
A.Nicotine
B.Strychnine
C.Ergotamine
D.Ephedrine*
Ans:D
23.Vitamin
present in Coenzyme A
A.Riboflavin
B.Pyridoxine
C.Biotin
D.Pantothenic acid*
Ans:D
24.Which
among the following is a Non Reducing sugar
A.Sucrose*
B.Glucose
C.Maltose
D.Lactose
Ans:A
25.Latest
edition of Indian Pharmacopoeia was published in the year
A.1996
B.2014*
C.2010
D.2007
Ans:B
26.Use of
Pottasium Iodide in Iodine solution:
A.Increase the solubility of Iodine*
B.Decrease the solubility of Iodine
C.Reduce the toxicity of Iodine
D.Improve the appearance of Iodine solution
Ans:A
27.How much
of 7 Percentage solution will be required to prepare 250 ml of 1 in 100
Solution
A.0.026 ml
B.2.8 ml
C.7 ml
D.35.71 ml*
Ans:D
28.Term used
to describe Partial OR Complete separation of Top or Bottom of the tablet
A.Lamination
B.Capping*
C.Picking
D.Chipping
Ans:B
29.Drug of
choice for filariasis
A.Carbamazepine
B.Diethyl succimide
C.Diethyl Carbamazine*
D.Carbimazole
Ans:C
30.Antibiotic
which cause Gray baby Syndrome
A.Gentamicin
B.Doxorubicin
C.Chloramphenicol*
D.Amikacin
Ans:C
31.Acetazolamide
inhibits the enzyme
A.Alcohol dehydrogenase
B.Aldehyde dehydrogenase
C.Carbonic anhydrase*
D.Pyruvate dehydrogenase
Ans:C
32.Viscosity
of Agar solution is due to the presence of
A.Agarose
B.Cellulose
C.Agaropectin*
D.Cellobiose
Ans:C
33.Which
among the following is not an anti thyroid drug
A.Carbimazol
B.Levothyroxine sodium*
C.Propylthiouracil
D.Iodine
Ans:B
34.Anti
estrogen used for the treatment of infertility
A.Tamoxifen
B.Ibuprofen
C.Naproxen
D.Clomifene*
Ans:D
35.Drugs
which contain Catechol nucleus
A.Nor Adrenalin*
B.Ephedrine
C.Phenylephrine
D.Pseudo ephedrin
Ans:A
36.Hydrous
wool fat is known as
A.Lanolin*
B.Macrogoal
C.Cholestrol
D.Lecithin
Ans:A
37.Repacking
license are granted in drugs specified in following schedules except
A.Schedule X
B.Schedule C & C1*
C.Schedule H
D.Schedule O
Ans:B
38.Antidot
used for the treatment of organo
phosphorous poisoning
A.Physostigmine
B.Pyridostigmine
C.Pralidoxime*
D.Pilocarpine
Ans:C
39.Toxic
principle present in the castor seed
A.Resino tannic acid
B.Recinoleic acid
C.Isorecinoleic acid
D.Ricin*
Ans:D
40.Schedule
M1 of Drugs and Cosmetics Act 1940 & Rules 1945 deals with
A.Allopathic medicines
B.Homeopathic medicines*
C.Medical devices
D.Cosmetics
Ans:B
41.Total
number of Axial bone in adult human body
A.126
B.80*
C.206
D.202
Ans:B
42.Indian
senna obtained from the plant
A.Cassia angustifolia*
B.Cassia acutifolia
C.Cassia obovata
D.Cassia auriculata
Ans:A
43.What is
the descriptive name of clotting factor X
A.Fibronogen
B.Labile factor
C.Prothrombin
D.Stuart-Power factor*
Ans:D
44.Which
among the following is a sterile preparation
A.Nasal drops
B.Effervescent granules
C.Ophthalmic Preparations*
D.Otic Preparations
Ans:C
45.Which
among the following drug formulation is
required to be stored in refrigerator
A.Emulsions
B.Suspensions
C.Vaccines*
D.None of the above
Ans:C
46.Which
among the following is a liquid alkaloid
A.Nicotine*
B.Strychnine
C.Quinine
D.Colchicine
Ans:A
47.Schedule
R of Drugs and Cosmetic Act deals with
A.Disinfectants
B.Antiseptics
C.Mechanical Contraceptives*
D.Dyes,Colours & Pigments
Ans:C
48.Sterilization
condition by Steam Sterilization of the Injection as per IP
Ans.1210C at 15psig for 30 minutes
49.One table
spoon is equivalent to
A.10 ml
B.15 ml*
C.20 ml
D.5 ml
Ans:B
50.latrogenic
disease means:
A.Drug induced disease
B.Systematic infections
C.Physician induced disease*
D.Contagious disease
Ans:C
51.Which
among the following is NOT a first line drug for the treatment of Tuberculosis
A.Rifampicin
B.Ethionamide*
C.Isoniazide
D.Ethambutol
Ans:B
52.Which
among the following is a first generation Cephalosporin
A.Cefepime
B.Cefuroxime
C.Cefixime
D.Cephalexin*
Ans:D
53.Which of
the following is NOT the use of Propranolol
A.Glaucoma
B.Cataract*
C.Migraine
D.Hypertension
Ans:B
54.Vitamin
present in the shark liver oil
A.Vitamin A*
B.Vitamin D
C.Vitamin K
D.Vitamin E
Ans:A
55.Who is
the Secretary of Pharmacy and Therapeutic Committee
A.Administrator
B.Pharmacist*
C.Medical Director
D.Chief Physician
Ans:B
56.Which
among the following drug induce hepatic microsomal enzymes
A.Isoniazid
B.Phenylbutazone
C.Cimetidine
D.Phenytoin*
Ans:D
57.Which
among the following preparation is applied to body cavity
A.Collodion
B.Liniments
C.Douches*
D.Paints
Ans:C
58.1mg is
equivalent to
Ans:1000 (meu) g
59.Example
for preservative added in whole human blood
A.Phenyl mercuric acetate
B.Phenyl mercuric nitrate
C.Phenol
D.No preservative*
Ans:D
60.Meaning
of latin term “primo mane”
A.As directed
B.Breakfast
C.During night
D.Early in the morning*
Ans:D
61.A state
of decreased responsiveness to the pharmacologic effect of a drug resulting
from prior exposure to
that drug or to a related drug is called:
A.Drug Tolerance*
B.Drug Habituation
C.Drug Addiction
D.Drug Dependence
Ans:A
62.Which one
of the following compound is used for the treatment of cyanide poisoning
A.Sodium nitrate
B.Sodium Nitrite*
C.Sodium bisulphate
D.Sodium metabisulphate
Ans:B
63.Siam
benzoin differs from Sumatra variety due to the insufficient content of
A.Benzoic acid
B.Cinnamic acid*
C.Coniferyl alcohol
D.Coniferyl benzoate
Ans:B
64.Glycoside
present in the Cinchona bark
A.Quinine
B.Cinchonidine
C.Cinchonin
D.Quinovin*
Ans:D
65.Which one
of the following is an ingredient of Compound effervescent powder
A.Bismuth subcarbonate
B.Antimony potassium tartarate
C.Sodium potassium tartarate*
D.Sodium antimony gluconate
Ans:C
66.Solution
containing 6%w/v of Hydrogen peroxide corresponding to
A.5 times its volume of available Oxygen
B.20 times its volume of available Oxygen*
C.10 times its volume if available Oxygen
D.15 times its volume of available Oxygen
Ans:B
67.Green
Vitriol is
A.Ferrous sulphate*
B.Zinc sulphate
C.Copper sulphate
D.Magnesium sulphate
Ans:A
68.An agent
used for gaseous sterilization
A.Hydrogen sulphide
B.Nitrous oxide
C.Methane
D.Ethylene oxide*
Ans:D
69.Which
among the following is a substitute of Cinchona
A.Cinchona succirubra
B.Cinchona calisaya
C.Remijia pendunculata*
D.Cinchona officinalis
Ans:C
70.Oxytocic
activity of the Ergot is due to the presence of
A.Ergotamine
B.Ergometrine*
C.Dihydroergotamine
D.Lysergic acid diethylamide
Ans:B
71.Which of
the following is not an instability problem of emulsion
A.Creaming
B.Phase inversion
C.Cracking
D.Flashing*
Ans:D
72.Which
among the following is used as a systemic acidifier
A.Potassium iodide
B.Potassium citrate
C.Ammonium Chloride*
D.Sodium acetate
Ans:C
73.Radioisotope
P-32 used for the treatment of
A.Hyperthyroidism
B.Carcinoma of bone
C.Thyroid cancer
D.Polycythemia vera*
Ans:D
74.Which
among the following is used as filtering aid
A.Calcium carbonate
B.Hydroxy methyl cellulose
C.Methyl cellulose
D.Kaolin*
Ans:D
75.Radiopaque
contrast media used for the X-ray examination of Gastro intestinal tract
A.Barium chloride
B.Barium sulphate
C.Barium sulphate
D.Barium Sulphate*
Ans:D
76.Which
among the following is used to prepare Anti-Rust tablet
A.Sodium chloride
B.Sodium sulphate
C.Sodium nitrite*
D.Sodium metabisulphate
Ans:C
77.Method
for mixing potent drug powder with large volume of diluents is
A.Tumbling
B.Geometric dilution*
C.Swifting
D.Levigation
Ans:B
78.Modified
Brontagers test are used to identify which type of Anthraquinone glycosides
A.O-glycosides
B.N-glycosides
C.C-glycosides*
D.S-glycosides
Ans:C
79.Cinnamon
marketed in the form of
A.Compound quills*
B.Double quills
C.Simple quills
D.Channelled
Ans:A
80.Heavy and
light Magnesium oxides differ in their
A.Water of hydration
B.Solubility
C.Molecular weight
D.Bulk density*
Ans:D
81.An
inherited metabolic disorder Alkaptonuria is due to the lack of enzyme
A.Phenyhlalanine hydroxylase
B.Tyrosine hydroxylase
C.Homogentisate oxidase*
D.Hydroxy phenylpyruvate hydroxylase
Ans:C
82.Synthetic Analogue of Vitamin K
A.Menadione*
B.Coumarins
C.Wafarin sodium
D.Heparin
Ans:A
83.”Caution
it is dangerous to take this preparation
except under medical supervision”should be included in the label of
A.Schedule G drugs*
B.Schedule H drugs
C.Schedule X drugs
D.Schedule C drugs
Ans:A
84.Plant
steroid used as a precursor for the synthesis of cortico steroid
A.Solanine
B.Diosgenin*
C.Solanidine
D.Veratridine
Ans:B
85.The drug
which cause O to toxicity
A.azithromycin
B.Doxycycline
C.Neomycin*
D.Erythromycin
Ans:C
86.Which
among the following Vitamin have a Naphthaquinone ring
A.Vitamin E
B.Vitamin K*
C.Vitamin D
D.Vitamin B12
Ans:B
87.Alcohol
present in the Spinggolipid
A.Sphingosine*
B.Sphinganine
C.Sphingomylenine
D.Ceramide
Ans:A
88.Which
agency advices government and DTAB on issues related to uniform operation of D
& C Act throughout
the Country
A.Drug Consultative Committee*
B.Central Drugs Laboratory
C.Drug Control Department
D.Central Drugs Research Institute
Ans:A
89.Devil’s
dung is the synonym of
A.Myrrh
B.Asafoeitida*
C.Digitalis
D.Ginseng
Ans:B
90.Disease
characterized by increase in the number of platelets in blood
A.Lymphocytic leukemia
B.Megaloblastic anemia
C.Thrombocytopenia
D.Thrombocythemia*
Ans:D
91.Major
chemical constituent present in the clove oil
A.Fenchone
B.Citral
C.AnetholC
D.Eugenol*
Ans:D
92.Vitali-Morin
test is used to identify
A.Indole alkaloids
B.Isoquinoline alkaloids
C.Tropane alkalioids
C.Tropane alkaloids*
D.Purine Alkaloids
Ans:C
93.Synonym
of Chlorinated lime
A.Sodium hypochlorite
B.Calcium chloride
C.Chlorhexinol
D.Bleaching powder*
Ans:D
94.Agar is
obtained from the
A.Green algae
B.Blue algae
C.Red algae*
D.Blue green algae
Ans:C
95.Locally
applied protein precipitants are called
A.Astringents*
B.Antiseptics
C.Disinfectants
D.Protectives
Ans:A
96.Chemically
Paraldehyde is
A.Sodium -2,2,2-trichloroethyl hydrogen orthophosphate
B.2,4,6 Trimethyl-1,3,4 trioxane*
C.3,3-Diethyl-5-methyl pipridine-2,4-dione
D.3-Ethyl-3-phenyl
D.3-Ethyl-3-phenyl piperidine-2,6 dione
Ans:B
97.Clofibrate
is used as a
A.Lipid lowering agent*
B.Antiarrhythmic drug
C.Antiinflammotory drug
D.Antianginal drug
Ans:A
98.Biotin
acts as a coenzyme in which type of reactions
A.Carboxylation*
B.Acetylation
C.Dehydrogenation
D.Transamination
Ans:A
99.Diphenhydramine
is a derivative of
A.Ethylene diamine
B.Phenothiazines
C.Aminoalkyl ethers*
D.Alkyl amines
Ans:C
100.Heterocyclic
ring present in Indomethacin
A.Imidazole
B.Indole*
C.Indoline
D.Quinoline
Ans:B
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