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Post NamePHARMACIST GRADE.II (SR for SC/ST) - HEALTH SERVICES
Question Paper Code003/2021
Category Code115/2020, 116/2020
Date of Test4 January 2021
Medium of QuestionENGLISH
Exam TypeOMR Examination
Total Questions100
1
In which theory is the acid an electron pair acceptor and the base an electron pair donor ?
Answer
B. Lewis concept
2
Muriatic acid is the synonym of
Answer
A. Hydrochloric Acid
3
2% W/V iodine and 2.5% W/V Potassium Iodide
Answer
C. Weak Iodine Solution
4
Astringent compound exhibit the following properties except :
Answer
D. Anti-tussive
5
Flower of sulphur is the synonym of
Answer
A. Sublimed sulphur
6
Chlorine reacts with Calcium Hydroxide to produce
Answer
B. Chlorinated Lime
7
Which of the following is not used as expectorant ?
Answer
D. Sodium Nitrite
8
In the assay of Hydrogen Peroxide the indicator used is
Answer
A. Potassium Permanganate
9
Drugs that help in removing sputum from respiratory tract either by increasing fluidity of sputum or increasing the volume of fluid that have to be expelled from respiratory tract
Answer
B. Expectorant
10
The assay of Calcium Gluconate is conducted by which titration method ?
Answer
C. Direct Complexometric method
11
The sterilization technique in which the final container is heated at 80 C for one hour on each of three successive days
Answer
A. Tyndallisation
12
Unequal distribution of colour on a coloured tablet is known
Answer
C. Mottling
13
In hot air oven the heat is transferred from source to the article by
Answer
D. All of the above 003/2021 4 A
14
The following compounds are used as binders and adhesives except :
Answer
C. Stearic acid
15
Capsules that do not disintegrate in the stomach but break up in the intestine are known as
Answer
B. Enteric coated capsules
16
All the gases given below are used for gaseous sterilization except
Answer
C. Nitrous oxide
17
The hygroscopic or eutectic substance that can be filled into hard gelatine capsules as adsorbent are
Answer
D. All of the above
18
In hard gelatine capsule the approximate capacity in mg of capsule number “0” is
Answer
C. 450
19
Which of the following is not used as enteric coating materials ?
Answer
B. Gelatine solution
20
In sterilization the time required at a given condition to achieve log reduction that is to kill 90 percent of organism is called
Answer
A. D-value
21
Irregular lumps in which modular masses are embedded is the microscopic character of
Answer
D. Zanzibar Aloe
22
Purgative action of aloe is due to
Answer
B. Aloesin
23
Legal test is the identification test for
Answer
A. Digitalis
24
Saffrole is the chemical constituent present in
Answer
B. Nutmeg
25
Chemical constituent of Nuxvomica which is a dog poison
Answer
C. Brucine
26
Hydnocarpus oil is the synonym of
Answer
A. Chaulmoogra oil
27
The water soluble chemical constituent of ergot is
Answer
C. Ergometrine
28
Azadirachtin is the chemical constituent present in Neem act as
Answer
B. Insect repellent
29
Which is used in cheese manufacturing as a substitute of rennin ?
Answer
A. Papain
30
Vitamin A can be synthesized from
Answer
B. Lemon grass oil
31
Coalescence of the dispersed globules and separation of the disperse as a separate layer in an emulsion is called
Answer
A. Cracking
32
An example of ointment prepared by chemical reaction method
Answer
D. Strong iodine ointment
33
Abrasive agent used in dentifrices
Answer
B. Calcium Carbonate
34
Antioxidant used in lipsticks
Answer
C. Butylated hydroxy toluene
35
Non-aqueous oily vehicle used in parenteral depot formulations ?
Answer
A. Arachis oil
36
Test which is used to ensure parenteral product is free from foreign particles
Answer
B. Clarity test
37
Percentage w/v of Benzalkonium chloride in eye drop used as preservative
Answer
B. 0.01
38
Hair removed by chemical method is known as
Answer
B. Depilation
39
Which is the pyrogen test for parenteral product ?
Answer
A. Limulus amoebocyte lyaste test
40
Lyophilisation is the another name of
Answer
B. Freeze drying
41
The chemical nature of the antineoplastic drug cisplatin is
Answer
A. Cis – diamminedichloroplatinum II
42
The mechanism of action of Ethacrynic acid as loop diuretic is due to
Answer
C. the presence of 1  – unsaturated ketone forming covalent bond with sulfhydryl groups
43
Identify the antiparkinsonian drug
Answer
A. Biperiden
44
Identify the antidote for cholinesterase inhibitors
Answer
D. Pralidoxime
45
IUPAC name for Salbutamol
Answer
B. 4 – [2 – (tert-butylamino) – 1 – hydroxyl ethy] – 2 – (hydroxymethyl) phenol
46
Haloperidol – A tranquilizer belong to which class of drugs ?
Answer
C. Butyrophenone
47
Penicillin V is also known as
Answer
D. Phenoxymethyl penicillin
48
Identify an antitubercular drug which is chemically an aliphatic diamine.
Answer
B. Ethambutol
49
The antibiotic obtained from Streptomyces venezuelae
Answer
A. Chloramphenicol
50
Co-trimoxazole contains two antibiotics. What are they ?
Answer
D. Sulphamethoxazole and trimethoprim
51
Identify the barbiturate used as general anaesthetic.
Answer
C. Methohexital
52
Which of the following is used in obstetrical pain ?
Answer
D. Pethidine hydrochloride
53
Identify the method of metabolism of salicylates in our body.
Answer
C. Conjugation with glucuronic acid
54
Drug of choice for trigeminal neuralgia.
Answer
A. Carbamazepine
55
These compounds inhibit the reuptake of norepinephrine and serotonin into adrenergic neurons. What are they ?
Answer
B. Tricyclic antidepressants
56
Drug used in the diagnosis of Myasthenia gravis
Answer
A. Edrophonium
57
Identify the calcium channel blocker.
Answer
C. Verapamil
58
Loop diuretics act as
Answer
A. Inhibitors of Na+ – K+ – 2Cl– cotransport
59
The following is not an antifungal drug :
Answer
B. Neomycin
60
Oral hypoglycaemic agent causing lactic acidosis as most serious complication
Answer
A. Phenformin
61
Schedule M1 deals with the requirements of factory premises for the manufacturing of
Answer
B. Homeopathic preparations
62
A license to sell stock and exhibit or offer for sale of distribute drugs specified in schedule C1 shall be issued in form
Answer
A. 21
63
The drug Clofazimine comes under schedule
Answer
C. H1
64
The place where the licensee employ the services of a qualified person but drugs are not compounded are called
Answer
A. Chemist and druggist
65
The ER 1991 prescribes practical training for registration of pharmacist is
Answer
A. 500 hours
66
Pharmacy inspectors are appointed by
Answer
B. State Pharmacy Council
67
Who among the given is not the common member of PCI and DTAB ?
Answer
C. Director CDRI
68
The schedule of drugs and magic remedies act 1954 includes which of the following diseases ?
Answer
D. All of the above
69
Example of narcotic drug
Answer
D. None of the above
70
Which of the following is a psychotropic substance ?
Answer
D. All of the above 003/2021 10 A
71
Which of the following method is used for sales promotion ?
Answer
D. All of the above
72
B category items represent which of the following money value ?
Answer
B. 15-20%
73
A method of recording store balances after every receipt and issue to facilitate regular checking and to obviate closing down stock taking
Answer
C. Perpetual inventory control
74
Which of the following are essential qualities of a salesman ?
Answer
D. All of the above
75
The scrap which can be anticipated during manufacturing is called
Answer
C. Legitimate scrap
76
Mixed bank is a combination of
Answer
B. Industrial and Commercial Bank
77
Given in the following are the sources of primary data except :
Answer
A. Trade associations
78
The minimum area required to open a wholesale drugstore is
Answer
B. 108 sq.ft.
79
The tender issued only in those cases where an item of a proprietary nature or where repetitive order is to be issued in short period
Answer
C. Single tender
80
Creditorship securities which provide funds to the company on loan basis rather than capital basis is called
Answer
A. Debentures
81
According to Indian Pharmacopoeia, the storage condition : “Store in refrigerator” means store between :
Answer
D. 2 to 8 degrees
82
What is the principle of Limulus Amoebocyte Lysate (LAL) test for pyrogen ?
Answer
B. Coagulation
83
Who is the secretary of the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee (PTC) ?
Answer
B. The Chief Pharmacist
84
Which of the following glass container has high hydrolytic resistance and a high thermal shock resistance ?
Answer
A. Type I Glass
85
Choose the incorrect statements about HEPA filter :
Answer
B. It has the efficiency of removing 100% of particles of 0.3 mcm or larger.
86
The word “Ambulatory care” means
Answer
D. Both
87
The time taken between placing of an order and receipt of items is known as
Answer
C. Lead time
88
Which of the following criteria should be taken into consideration for entry or deletion of drugs in Hospital formulary ?
Answer
D. All of the above
89
The appropriate pH range for ophthalmic preparations is
Answer
B. 6.5 – 8.5
90
The process that eliminates many or all pathogenic micro-organisms, except bacterial spores, on inanimate objects is known as
Answer
C. Disinfection
91
Drug-induced fatal malformations are more if the drugs given in which of the following weeks of pregnancy ?
Answer
B. Between the 3rd and the 11th week
92
Red blood cell destruction can be triggered in individuals with Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency by the following drugs except :
Answer
D. Diphenhydramine
93
What are adverse drug reactions
Answer
A. DRs) ?
94
Which of the following agents is an opioid antagonist ?
Answer
B. Naloxone
95
Which route of drug administration is most likely to undergo first-pass effect ?
Answer
C. Oral
96
Which one of the following drugs is used as an antidote in organophosphorus poisoning ?
Answer
B. Atropine
97
What is the normal fasting blood sugar level range ?
Answer
A. 70-100 mg/dl
98
The following food stuffs can cause hypertensive crisis during non-selective Mono Amino Oxidase (MAO) inhibitor therapy :
Answer
D. All of the above
99
The following are the signs and symptoms of tuberculosis excepts :
Answer
C. Morning stiffness
100
The World Health Organization (WHO) programme for International Adverse Drug Reaction Monitoring is a worldwide collaboration of more than 150 countries whose aims are the safer use of medicines for patients everywhere and building a global culture of patient safety. The monitoring centre is situated at
Answer
B. Uppsala

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