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Post NameAssistant Pharmacist, Laboratory Technician GrII(pharmacy)
Question Paper Code072/2024
Category Code009/2023, 038/2023, 303/2023, 304/2023, 415/2023, 477/2023, 508/2023
Date of Test20 June 2024
Exam TypeOMR Examination
Total Questions100
1
A process that removes infection potentials by destroying microorganisms
Answer
Question Cancelled
2
The holding temperature and minimum time using for moist heat sterilization in an autoclave
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A. 115°C to 116°C for 30 minutes
3
Which of the following filter is not a bacteria proof one ?
Answer
D. Filter cloth
4
Tablets which are designed to place under the tongue for disintegration/dissolution and absorption directly are called
Answer
C. Sublingual tablets
5
Substances that reduce inter particular friction during compression of granules and friction between tablet and die wall during the ejection of tablets
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B. lubricants
6
The property of an ideal enteric coating material, which is used for tablet coating is
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A. Resistance to gastric fluid
7
Cellulose acetate phthalate is a tablet coating material using for
Answer
C. Enteric coating
8
Coacervation technique is used for
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C. microencapsulation
9
What is the use of Sorbitol in soft gelatin capsules ?
Answer
D. As a plasticizer
10
The time specified for the disintegration of soft gelatin capsules as per Indian Pharmacopoeia
Answer
A. 30 minutes
11
Compound Tragacanth powder is using in suspension containing indiffusible solids as a
Answer
A. Protective colloid
12
The pharmaceutical substance light magnesium carbonate is a
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C. diffusible solid
13
What is the ratio of phenol and purified water for preparing liquefied phenol as per IP ?
Answer
B. 80 : 20
14
The Hydrophilic-lipophilic-Balance (H.l.B.) range of o/w type emulsion forming emulgents is
Answer
C. 8 – 18
15
In case of temporary or permanent renal failure, the removal of waste products and the maintenance of electrolyte balance, is done by
Answer
A. Haemodialysis
16
Cosmetic products which are used to reduce the sweat formation and body odour
Answer
A. Antipersipirants and deodorants
17
Type of injections are given between the duramater and the inner aspects of the vertebra-route are
Answer
D. Peridural injections
18
The animal which is used to perform pyrogen test in injections
Answer
C. Rabbit
19
Filter which is using for making the air in the aseptic area free from fibres, dust and microorganism
Answer
A. High efficiency particulate air filters
20
The base which is not suitable for the preparation of eye ointment base
Answer
B. White soft paraffin
21
Which of the following statement is correct about hydrochloric acid lP ?
Answer
A. lt is an aqueous solution of hydrogen chloride in water and of purity not less than 35% w/w and not more than 38% w/w of HCl
22
Dilute hydrochloric should have purity and specific gravity _______ and _______ as per lP.
Answer
D. Purity 9.5 to 10.5% w/w and specific gravity 1.04 – 1.05 g/ml
23
Which one among the given options is not the natural source of boric acid ?
Answer
B. leucite
24
Which of the following statement is correct about strong ammonium hydroxide solution ?
Answer
A. lt is an aqueous solution of ammonia of purity not less than 27% w/v and not more than 30% w/v of ammonia
25
Thiamine hydrochloride is sensitive to a pH over 5, hence thiamine hydrochloride injection B.P. is maintained at a pH
Answer
C. 2.8 – 3.4
26
Limit test for chlorides in potassium permanganate is performed by first decolorizing it by treating with
Answer
C. Ethanol
27
lodine tincture contains ___________ percentage of iodine.
Answer
Question Cancelled
28
Borax is
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B. disodium tetraborate
29
Twenty volume hydrogen peroxide aqueous solution should contain not less than ____________ H2O2.
Answer
D. 6%
30
Which statement is/are true about ammonium chloride ? i) Ammonium chloride is assayed by Volhard’s method. ii) Ammonium chloride is assayed by acid-base titration. iii) Ammonium chloride is a reflux expectorant. iv) Ammonium chloride is an antidote for cyanide poisoning.
Answer
C. Only i, ii and iii
31
Proflavine is an acridine derivative having two amino groups at positions
Answer
A. 3 and 6
32
___________ is a long-acting sulphonamide.
Answer
C. Sulphadimethoxine
33
___________ is an antibiotic having hydronaphthalene ring.
Answer
Question Cancelled
34
Beta-lactum ring is having double bond between __________ which maintains the strained ring system and increases beta-lactamase resistance.
Answer
Question Cancelled
35
Which antimalarial drug given below is a fully substituted pyrimidine ?
Answer
C. Pyrimethamine
36
Chlorpromazine has the following biological actions except __________ action. Select the exception from the options.
Answer
A. Anticancer
37
The drug which is not a catecholamine is
Answer
D. Ephedrine
38
Atropine has the following uses except ___________. Select the exception from the options.
Answer
D. Used to treat urinary tract obstruction
39
___________ is a loop diuretic.
Answer
B. Furosemide
40
__________ is the anticancer drug which acts as antimetabolite of folic acid.
Answer
B. methotrexate
41
Aloe emodin present in aloe is detected by
Answer
C. Borax test
42
The aroma of ginger is due to the presence of
Answer
Question Cancelled
43
Vanillin is synthesized from
Answer
A. Euginol
44
Which of the following drug is used as cardiac depressant ?
Answer
C. Cinchona
45
Which crude drug is known as St. Antony’s fire ?
Answer
B. Ergot
46
The saponin glycoside present in digitalis is
Answer
B. digitonin
47
Which of the following is the source of citral ?
Answer
A. lemongrass oil
48
Paracytic stomata is present in
Answer
C. Senna leaves
49
The euginol content of clove oil is
Answer
D. 85 – 90%
50
Papain is used as
Answer
C. Anti-inflammatory
51
Which among the following is not an atypical antipsychotic agent ?
Answer
C. Bupropion
52
__________ is a vasicoselective anticholinergic agent.
Answer
B. Flavoxate
53
Compound used in the treatment of morphine addiction is
Answer
A. methadone
54
Antihypertensive agent safely used in pregnancy
Answer
D. Alpha methyl dopa
55
drug effective in petitmal epilepsy
Answer
B. Ethosuximide
56
A protease inhibitor used in the treatment of AIDS
Answer
A. Indinavir
57
Which among the following is a source of nitric oxide ?
Answer
Question Cancelled
58
Malignant hyperthermia is associated with which among the following drug ?
Answer
D. Halothane
59
Which among the following is an example for drug synergism ?
Answer
A. Cotrimoxazole
60
Urinary infection is common with which among the following antidiabetic agent ?
Answer
B. Canagliflozin
61
The date in which the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act and rules, 1985 came into force in India on
Answer
B. 14 November 1985
62
According to Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, poppy straw is defined as
Answer
B. All parts (except the seeds) of the opium poppy after harvesting whether in their original form
63
The minimum number of registered pharmacist normally nominated by the state government to the state pharmacy council
Answer
Question Cancelled
64
The trial for the offences under drugs and magic Remedies Act and Rules, 1955 can be carried out only in
Answer
C. Magistrate of first class
65
The punishment for a subsequent violation of drugs and magic Remedies Act and Rules, 1955 is
Answer
C. Imprisonment upto 12 months or with fine or both
66
Which of the following statement is correct about spurious drugs ?
Answer
B. drugs which bear names of other drugs
67
The license for retail sale of Schedule X drugs is issued in
Answer
C. Form 20F
68
The sample taken by a drugs inspector from a drug manufacturing premise is divided into
Answer
B. 3 portions
69
Which among the given drugs belong to Schedule C1 class ?
Answer
D. Oral polio vaccine
70
As per Schedule P of the drugs and Cosmetic Act and Rules 1945, store in a cool place refers to the temperature
Answer
C. 10°C – 25°C
71
The minimum desirable area to open a combined wholesale and retail drug store is
Answer
C. 15 m2
72
In the combination codification system to arrange the items in a pharmacy drug store, which codes are combined together ?
Answer
Question Cancelled
73
For materials like menthol, which are subject to wastage during storage, the pricing method commonly used
Answer
C. Inflated price method
74
The perpetual inventory system comprises of
Answer
C. Bin card, stores ledger and continuous stock taking
75
The equation used for calculating maximum stock level is
Answer
C. Re-order quantity + Re-order level – minimum consumption
76
Which among the following is a social quality needed for a salesman ?
Answer
C. polite and courteous
77
Which is the main method used for advertising ethical pharmaceutical products ?
Answer
C. detailing
78
Which bank is mainly promoting export-import business in India ?
Answer
D. EXIm
79
The working capital required by a business is normally not used for
Answer
C. Purchase of machinery
80
Which application form
Answer
A. s per drugs and Cosmetics Rules, 1945) is used to apply for a retail drug store license ?
81
Name the instrument used to fix surgical towels in place during surgery.
Answer
C. Gray’s type clip
82
Which is the health accessory used by the patient to promote proper body alignment ?
Answer
B. Orthopaedic braces
83
The first scientific Hospital Formulary in India was published in which year ?
Answer
D. 1968
84
Which of the statement is true for Beta propiolactone as an non-inflammable liquid to sterilize things in CSSD ?
Answer
D. All of the above
85
What is the use of diffuser in a sterile manufacturing area in a hospital ?
Answer
A. Used to throw the particles towards the corner
86
Name the test which is employed to find out leakage in thermolabile products in hospital manufacturing.
Answer
C. Spark detector method
87
Which one is the computer based database used to predict Pharmacokinetic parameters in a hospital set up ?
Answer
A. NONlIN
88
What are the components present in the IV set, except ?
Answer
B. IV admixture
89
Dissertations are comes under which type of source of information ?
Answer
C. Primary source
90
“mobile dispensing unit” is mainly adopted to give medicines to patients comes under which type of drug distribution system ?
Answer
A. Complete floor stock system
91
Which drug causes the ADR cleft palate ?
Answer
Question Cancelled
92
“Cheese reaction” is an example of which type of interaction ?
Answer
B. drug – food interaction
93
The interaction of barbiturates and mAOls causes
Answer
A. Prolonged action
94
Which is used as an antidote for acute iron toxicity ?
Answer
B. desferrioxamine
95
Name the method used to stimulate respiration in a poisoned person.
Answer
Question Cancelled
96
Which chemical agent can be used for alkalinisation of urine in barbiturate poisoning ?
Answer
C. Sodium bicarbonate
97
As a Clinical Pharmacist, what drug would you recommend to relieve morning sickness in first trimester of pregnancy ?
Answer
C. dicyclomine
98
“Gooseflesh” is one of the withdrawal symptoms of which type of drug use ?
Answer
C. Narcotics
99
Name the condition which explains “is a state of periodic or chronic intoxication produced by the repeated consumption of a drug”.
Answer
D. Drug addiction
100
Azoturia is a clinical manifestation for the disease
Answer
Question Cancelled

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