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COMPLETE QUESTION PAPER WITH ANSWER KEY

(Officially According to NTA)

Pharma Chem and Allied Subjects

Que- 1.

Choose the correct and the major product formed in the above-given
reaction from the choices listed below:

1. 2-Pentene

2. 2-Methyl-2-butene

3. 1-Pentene

4. 1-Methyl-2-butene

Que- 2. The following are the processes occurring during flame

atomization in atomic absorption spectrometry

A. Volatilization

B. Ionization

C. Nebulization

D. Desolvation

E. Dissociation

Arrange the processes in sequential order and choose the correct answer
from below:

1. C, B, A, D, E

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2. C, D, E, B, A

3. A. C. D. B. E

4. C, D, A, E, B

Que- 3. A mixture of p-anisaldehyde and formaldehyde in the presence

of concentrated sodium hydroxide results in:

1. p-Methoxy sodium benzoate

2. Sodium-p-methoxy benzene

3. P-Methoxy benzyl alcohol

4. p-Methoxy benzoyl alcohol

Que- 4. Which one of the following compound is a precursor for the

biosynthesis of cholesterol?

1. Progesterone

2. Lanosterol

3. Cholic acid

4. Coprostanol

Que- 5 Which one among the following drugs has the IUPAC name,
𝑎, 𝑎, 𝑎, 𝑎 - tetramethyl 5- (1 H-1,2,4-triazole- 1-ylmethyl)-1,3-
benzenediacetonitrile :

1. Letrozole

2. Anastrozole

3. Exemestane

4. Aminoglutethimide

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Que- 6. The reaction between naphthalene and chromium trioxide in the
presence of glacial acetic yields :

1. Naphthalene-1,4-dione

2. 4-Hydroxynaphthalen-1(4H)-one

3. Naphthalene-1,2-dione

4. 1-Hydroxynaphthalen-2(1H)-one

Que- 7. Platinum electrode surrounded by an outer tube, in which

hydrogen passes entering through side inlet and escaping at the bottom
through the test solution, is called as :

1. Silver electrode

2. Calomel electrode

3. Standard hydrogen electrode

4. Indicator electrode

Que- 8. Which of the following gives correct rank order from fastest to
slowest of the relative rates in SN2 reaction of methyl bromide, tert-butyl
bromide, isopropyl bromide and ethyl bromide :

1. Methyl bromide > Ethyl Bromide > Isopropyl bromide > tert-Butyl
bromide

2. tert-Butyl bromide > Isopropyl bromide > Ethyl Bromide > Methyl
bromide

3. Ethyl bromide > Methyl Bromide > Isopropyl bromide > tert-Butyl
bromide

4. Methyl bromide > Ethyl Bromide > tert-Butyl bromide > Isopropyl
bromide

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Que- 9. Select the correct set of anticancer drugs that belong to
"pyrimidine and related compounds"

1. 5-Flurouracil, Tegafur, Decitabine, 5-Azacytidine

2. 5-Flurouracil, Tegafur, Decitabine, Clofarabine

3. Tegafur, Decitabine, 5-Azacytidine, Clofarabine

4. Tegafur, Decitabine, 5-Azacytidine, Pentostatin

Que- 10. E2 elimination converts neomenthyl chloride into a mixture of

the following compounds:

1. 3-menthene (75%) and 2-menthene (25%)

2. 4-menthene (75%) and 2-menthene (25%)

3. 3-menthene (25%) and 5-menthene (75%)

4. 1-menthene (50%) and 3-menthene (50%)

Que- 11. Ethyl-2 (p-chlorophenoxy)-2-methyl propionate is IUPAC name

of :

1. Fenofibrate

2. Colestipol

3. Clofibrate

4. Colesevelam

Que- 12. Identify the vibrational modes shown by sulfur dioxide molecule
in IR spectroscopy:

1. Symmetric stretching and asymmetric stretching

2. Symmetric stretching and scissoring

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3. Asymmetric stretching and scissoring

4. Symmetric stretching, asymmetric stretching and scissoring

Que- 13. Establishing a complete structure of _____ is more complex

problem than others.

1. polysaccharide

2. protein

3. nucleic acid

4. peptide

Que- 14. Which one is not the characteristics of the Hexose

Monophosphate Pathway?

1. It produces CO2

2. It requires ATP for phosphorylation

3. It is controlled by inhibition of glucose-6 phosphate dehydrogenase by

NADPH

4. It produces ribose-5-phosphate

Que- 15

Select the correct product A of the above-given reaction from the four
choices given below :

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Que- 16. The law of relative lowering of vapour pressure was given by :

1. Raoult

2. Ostwald

3. Henry

4. Van't Hoff

Que- 17. Dipole-dipole weak interactions are also called as :

1. London forces

2. Debye interactions

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3. Electrovalent forces

4. Keesom forces

Que- 18. The perfect orientation for a Diels-Alder reaction between the
reactants is:

1. Diene should be S-cis and reaction endo facing

2. Diene should be S-cis and reaction exo facing

3. Diene should be S-trans and reaction endo facing

4. Diene should be S-trans and reaction exo facing

Que- 19. How would you prepare 2000 mL of 0.15 M NaOH aqueous
solution?

1. Dissolve 12 g of NaOH in distilled water and dilute to 2000 mL

2. Dissolve 15 g of NaOH in distilled water and dilute to 2000 mL

3. Dissolve 10 g of NaOH in distilled water and dilute to 2000 mL

4. Dissolve 7.5 g of NaOH in distilled water and dilute to 2000 mL

Que- 20. Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion
and the other is labelled as Reason

Assertion (A): The disadvantage of atomic absorption spectroscopy is the

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Reason (R): As atomic absorption spectrophotometer uses different

halocathode lamp for each element, it is very specific for an individual
element under test.

In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the
options given below :

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1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

2. Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A

3. A is true but R is false

4. A is false but R is true

Que- 21. In context to voltametry, which of the following statement is

false?

1. Technique can be used to analyse organic compounds containing

carbonyl groups

2. Organic solvents cannot be used as aqueous organic mixture in this

technique

3. Immuno sensors are available in voltametry

4. Triangular waveform is used for excitation of solution in cyclic

voltametry

Que- 22. Choose the correct order of decreasing dielectric constant :

1. Water > Formamide > Methanol > Acetone

2. Water > Methanol > Acetone > Formamide

3. Formamide > Acetone > Methanol > Water

4. Formamide > Water > Methanol > Acetone

Que- 23. How many optical isomers are possible for lactic acid?

1. 2

2. 4

3. 6

4. 8

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Que- 24. Following is an example of atypical anti-psychotic

1. Haloperidol

2. Clozapine

3. Thioridazine

4. Fluphenazine

Que- 25.

Predict the wavelength of absorption band in the UV spectrum of the

above shown structure:

1. 252 nm

2. 248 nm

3. 244 nm

4. 240 nm

Que- 26. Identify what is not a continuum source of radiation for use in
absorption and fluorescence spectrophotometers

1. Argon arc lamp

2. Hollow-cathode lamp

3. Deuterium lamp

4. Xenon arc lamp

Que- 27. The molecular formula of purine is:

1. C5H4N4

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2. C6H5N3

3. C7H6N2

4. C4H3N5

Que- 28. Match List I with List II

LIST I LIST II

Name of Vitamin Functions of Vitamins

A. Riboflavin I. The electron acceptor for isocitrate

dehydrogenase

B. Niacin II. Decarboxylation of alpha-ketoglutarate

dehydrogenase

C. Thiamine III. Part of coenzyme A

D. Pantothenic acid IV. Cofactor for succinate dehydrogenase

V. Enzyme activity regulator, such as for

protein kinase C

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III

2. A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-V

3. A-I, B-III, C-IV, D-II

4. A-II, B-V, C-I, D-IV

Que- 29. Electrophilic substitution reaction of pyridine, when carried out

in the presence of KNO3 and conc. H2SO4 at 300°C, leads to the
formation of:

1. 4-Nitropyridine

2. 3-Nitropyridine

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3. 2-Nitropyridine

4. N-nitro pyridinium salt

Que- 30. A reagent may attach itself to a conjugated diene to the

carbons at the two ends of the conjugated system. Identify the reaction
involved from the following:

1. 1.2-addition

2. 1,4-addition

3. 1.3-addition

4. 2.4-addition

Que- 31. Invert sugar is a product obtained by the hydrolysis of:

1. Maltose

2. Sucrose

3. Lactose

4. Dextrin

Que- 32. Following groups exert anyone of the effects on electrophilic

aromatic substitution

Identify whether all three are :

1. Weakly activating

2. Deactivating

3. Moderately activating

4. Strongly activating

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Que- 33. DNA and RNA contain the following two major purine bases :

1. Guanine and cytosine

2. Adenine and guanine

3. Thymine and uracil

4. Adenine and uracil

Que- 34. The correct rank order of orientation of sulfonation in toluene

is:

1. 4-methylbenzenesulfonic acid > 2-methylbenzenesulfonic acid > 3-

methylbenzenesulfonic acid

2. 2-methylbenzenesulfonic acid > 3-methylbenzenesulfonic acid > 4-

methylbenzenesulfonic acid

3. 3-methylbenzenesulfonic acid > 4-methylbenzenesulfonic acid > 2-

methylbenzenesulfonic acid

4. 3-methylbenzenesulfonic acid > 2-methylbenzenesulfonic acid > 4-

methylbenzenesulfonic acid

Que- 35. Lucas test is very rapid with :

1. 10 alcohol

2. 20 alcohol

3. 30 alcohol

4. Phenol

Que- 36. Following is not an example of carbapenem

1. Thienamycin

2. Imipenem

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3. Piperacillin

4. Meropenem

Que- 37. As the solution of a strong electrolyte is diluted, the following

phenomenon is observed:

1. The specific conductance decreases and equivalent conductance

increases

2. The specific conductance increases and equivalent conductance

decreases

3. Both specific conductance and equivalent conductance increase

4. Both specific conductance and equivalent conductance decrease

Que- 38. The molecule having zero dipole moment is

1. BF3

2. HF

3. NH3

4. CH3Cl

Pharmaceutics and Allied Subjects -

Que- 1. The time taken at a fixed temperature or the radiation dose

required to achieve a 90% reduction in viable bacterial cells is called:

1. F value

2. Z value

3. D value

4. T value

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Que- 2. In pharmacokinetic models, the term "compartment" means

1. Blood

2. Individual organ

3. Extracellular fluid

4. Hypothetical pool of tissue

Que- 3. Which of the following pharmaceutical solvent has the highest

dielectric constant, at 25 degree C ?

1. Glycerin

2. Ethanol

3. Acetone

4. Phenol

Que- 4. Kozeny Carmen equation is used to determine the

1. surface area of the powder

2. viscosity of a liquid

3. surface tension of a liquid

4. density of a liquid

Que- 5. Which of the following emulsifiers has the highest HLB value?

1. Span 80

2. Acacia

3. Tween 80

4. Sodium lauryl sulfate

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Que- 6. Which of the following substances are not used as humectants
in emulsions?

1. Propylene glycol

2. Sorbitol

3. Tocopherol

4. Glycerol

Que- 7. Under which of the following conditions in-vitro-in-vivo correlation

for a drug fails?

1. When the drug is highly soluble

2. When the drug's absorption takes place by a complex process

3. When the dissolution medium is adequately simulated

4. When the drug is highly permeable but poorly soluble

Que- 8. A crystalline powder that contains water of crystallization or

hydration; this water can be liberated either during manipulations or an
exposure to a low - humidity environment -- then the powder will
become sticky and pasty, or it may even liquefy. Such a powder is
called:

1. Eutectic

2. Hygroscopic

3. Deliquescent

4. Efflorescent

Que- 9. Out of the following solvents which one is not a polar solvent?

1. Ethanol

2. Methanol

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3. Hexane

4. Water

Que- 10. Which of the following Urinary Tract Anti-Infective agents

requires an acidic pH of urine for optimum action?

1. Gentamicin

2. Erythromycin

3. Carbenicillin

4. Streptomycin

Que- 11. Which of the following molecular properties can be determined

by Thermogravimetric Analysis?

1. Solubility

2. Hygroscopicity

3. Colour stability

4. Hydrolysis

Que- 12. Which of the following levels of IVIVC is represented by "the

relationship between one dissolution time point (e.g. t 50%) and one
mean pharmacokinetic parameter, such as AUC, Tmax or Cmax" ?

1. Level A

2. Level B

3. Level C

4. Level D

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Que- 13. Which of the following USP Glass Types is NOT SUITABLE for
parental packaging?

1. Type I

2. Type II

3. Type III

4. Type IV

Que- 14. The difference in velocity between two planes of liquids

separated / infinitesimal distance is called

1. Rate of shear

2. Rate of flow

3. Rate of force

4. Shearing stress

Que- 15. The required amount of adjusting substance required to make a

hypotonic solution, isotonic is given by the (where, W = adjusting
substance, a = freezing point depression of unadjusted solution and b =
freezing point depression of water):
𝑎−0.52
1. 𝑊 =
𝑏
0.52−𝑎
2. 𝑊 =
𝑏
0.52−𝑏
3. 𝑊 =
𝑎
𝑏−0.52
4. 𝑊 =
𝑎

Que- 16. Which of the following is the common chemical name for
Propellant 11?

1. Trichloromonofluoromethane

2. Dichlorodifluoromethane

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3. Dichlorotetrafluoroethane

4. Chloropentafluoroethane

Que- 17. A component of film-coating solution to make film more pliable,

enhance spread over tablets, beads and granules, is called :

1. Adsorbent

2. Humectant

3. Stiffening agent

4. Plasticizer

Que- 18. Match the following List I with List II with respect to most
specific Activity / Property in formulation of disperse system

LIST I LIST II

Formulation Ingredient Activity/Property

A. Salts of d-glucuronic acid I. Are pseudoplastic and plastic in

polypeptides and amino acids nature

B. Surfactants, both ionic and II. Form a multimolecular film around

nonionic the dispersed droplets of oil in an o/w
emulsion

C. Magnesium aluminium III. Emulsifier belonging to the class of

silicate solid particles forms w/o emulsion

D. Structured vehicles IV. Emulsifier belonging to the class

of IV. solid particles and forms o/w
emulsion

V. Have been used to bring about

flocculation of suspended particles

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Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. A-II, B-V, C-IV, D-I

2. A-V, B-IV, C-II, D-I

3. A-V, B-IV, C-III, D-I

4. A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I

Que- 19. Match the process of reproduction and genetic exchange under
column I with the explanation under column II

Match List I with List II

LIST I LIST II

Process of reproduction and genetic Explanation

exchange

A. Binary Fision I. Transfer of genetic material from

the donor to recipient bacterium
through cell contact

B. Transformation II. Common vegetative reproduction

C. Transduction III. Transfer of genetic material in

bacteria through virus

D. Conjugation IV. Horizontal gene transfer by

taking up of foreign genetic material
(naked DNA)

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. A-I, B-III, C-IV, D-II

2. A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II

3. A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III

4. A-II, B-IV, C-III, D-I

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Que- 20. Clear, sweetened hydroalcoholic solutions intended for oral use,
usually flavoured to enhance their palatability, are called :

1. Aromatic waters

2. Elixirs

3. Syrups

4. Tinctures

Que- 21. Which of the following Climatic Zones (as per WHO Criteria)
refers to "hot and humid climate"?

1. Zone I

2. Zone II

3. Zone III

4. Zone IV

Que- 22. Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion A
and the other is labelled as Reason R

Assertion A: Exotoxins diffuse freely through the bacterial cell wall into
the medium in which the organisms are growing

Reason R: They are water soluble and can pass into the surrounding
medium

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the
options given below:

1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

2. Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A

3. A is true but R is false

4. A is false but R is true

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Que- 23. What is the percentage of alcohol in a mixture obtained by
mixing 5 L of 25%, 3 L of 40% and 2 L of 15% alcohol?

1. 27.5% v/v

2. 30.5% v/v

3. 25.5% v/v

4. 26.5% v/v

Que- 24. For disguising the astringent and metallic taste of iron salts in
children's mixture, the following flavoring agent in used

1. Orange syrup and compound orange syrup

2. Lemon syrup

3. Liquorice liquid extract

4. Aromatic water

Que- 25. A tablet excipient, whose function is to ensure that tablet

formulation and ejection can occur with low friction between the solid
and the die wall, is called:

1. Glidant

2. Lubricant

3. Anti-adhesive

4. Binder

Que- 26. Clatharates crystallize in the form of

1. channel type structure

2. tetragonal type structure

3. cubic type lattice

4. cage like lattice

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Que- 27. Which of the following ointment bases is an "absorption base"?

1. Yellow ointment, USP

2. Hydrophilic petrolatum USP

3. Hydrophilic ointment USP

4. PEG ointment NF

Que- 28. Which of the following drugs has an apparent volume of

distribution approximately 6500 litres?

1. Amoxicillin

2. Ibuprofen

3. Chloroquine

4. Diazepam

Que- 29. Which of the following surfactants is an ANIONIC surfactant?

1. Lecithin

2. Sorbitan esters

3. Benzalkonium chloride

4. Soaps

Que- 30. Match the following concept in List I with parameters in List II

LIST II LIST I

Concept Parameters

A. Volume of Distribution I. Measure volume of real physiological plasma

B. Evans Blue II. Human serum albumin

C. 3.5-5% III. Volume of blood

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D. Metallothionin IV. Ratio of body drug content to plasma
concentration

V. Protein present in kidney to bind metal

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. A-I. B-II, C-III, D-IV

2. A-V, B-IV, C-III, D-II

3. A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-V

4. A-III, B-II, C-IV. D-V

Que- 31. Basic dyes are used in microbiological staining. Which of the
following statement is wrong about mechanism of staining?

1. The positive ions on the surface of bacteria form a colored complex

with the dye

2. Ionic exchange between the negative charge on the bacteria and

positive charge of dye takes place

3. Ionic exchange between the positive charge on the bacteria and

negative charge of dye takes place

4. The neutral charge on the surface of bacteria forms a colored

complex with the basic dye

Que- 32. Which of the following terms is used to describe the "partial or
complete separation of the top or body crowns of a tablet from the main
body of the tablet"?

1. Lamination

2. Capping

3. Picking

4. Mottling

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Que- 33. Which of the following formulations are "pharmaceutically
equivalent" ?

Match List I with List II

Tablet Tablet Tablet Tablet

Ingredient Function
A B C D

A. Acetaminophen I. Drug 300 mg --- 300 mg 300 mg

B. Aspirin II. Drug --- 300 mg --- ---

C. Loctose III. Filler 100 mg 100 mg --- 100 mg

D. Avicel IV. Filler --- --- 100 mg ---

Starch Disintegrant 50 mg 50 mg --- 50 mg

Avicel Disintegrant --- --- 50 mg ---

Mag stearate Lubricant 2 mg 2 mg 2 mg 2 mg

Gelatin Binder 10 mg 10 mg 10 mg 10 mg

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. A and B

2. B and C

3. A and C

4. B and D

Que- 34. What is the approximate amount of Powder (in mg) that can
be filled in empty gelatin capsules of size 00?

1. 1040 mg

2. 650 mg

3. 325 mg

4. 162 mg

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Que- 35. The interfacial forces are related to the contact angle by

1. Nernst Equation

2. Stoke's Equation

3. Young's Equation

4. Laplace Equation

Que- 36. In the Langmuir Isotherm, following statements are true except
one:

1. The layer of the gas adsorbed on the solid adsorbent is one molecule
thick

2. Adsorbed layer is uniform all over adsorbent

3. No desorption takes place when gas strikes solid surface

4. No interaction between the adjacent adsorbed molecules takes place

Que- 37. In absence of instruction by the prescriber, unless otherwise

directed, the dose given for the mixture preparation should be stated on
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1. One five ml spoonful to be taken three times a day in water

2. Two five ml spoonful to be taken three times a day in water

3. Two five ml spoonful to be taken two times a day in water

4. One five ml spoonful to be taken two times a day in water

Que- 38. Suspensions containing a high percentage (about 50% or

greater) of small, deflocculated particles would show which of the
following flow properties?

1. Plastic flow

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2. Dilatant flow

3. Newtonian flow

4. Pseudoplastic flow

Pharmacognosy and Allied Subjects -

Que- 1. Which one is the right sequence of the intermediates in the

biosynthesis of opium alkaloids-

A. Tyrosine

B. Reticuline

C. Codeine

D. Morphine

E. Thebaine

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. A. B. C. D. E

2. A. B. E. C. D

3. A. B. E. D. C

4. A, B, D, E, C

Que- 2. Arrange the following intermediates in the synthesis of

isoprenoids in the right sequence

A. Squalene

B. Farnesyl PP

C. Geranyl PP

D. Acetyl CoA

E. Mevalonate

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Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. D. B. C. A. E

2. D, E, C, B, A

3. B, C, D, A. E

4. E. B. C. A. D

Que- 3. If the resins contain benzoic acids or cinnamic acids they are
called:

1. Colophony

2. Balsams

3. Glucoresins

4. Resene

Que- 4. Lycopodium spores are used in quantitative microscopy for the

following:

A. Determine % purity of drugs

B. Estimation of percentage of foreign organic matter

C. Determination of palisade ratio

D. Measurement of area of single layered tissue

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. A. B and C only

2. A, B and D only

3. A only

4. B and D only

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Que- 5. The ring structure present in strychnine alkaloid is:

1. Indole

2. Purine

3. Phenanthrene

4. Imidazole

Que- 6. Isabgol belongs to family

1. Apocynaceae

2. Plantaginaceae

3. Solanaceae

4. Golaceae

Que- 7. Lignin is a complex polymer which can be stained pink in the

tissue using the following chemicals

1. Chloral Hydrate and Phloroglucinol

2. Chlor-Zinc-Iodine

3. Phloroglucinol and hydrochloric acid

4. Chloral Hydrate, Zinc and Ammonia

Que- 8. Match the following Ayurvedic formulations under Column I with

the process/properties under Column II and choose the correct options.

LIST I LIST II

Ayurvedic formulations Process or Property

A. Bhasma I. Semisolid

B. Arista II. Calcination

C. Churna III. Alcohol generation

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D. Lehva IV. Dry powder

V. Decoction

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. A-I. B-III. C-IV. D-V

2. A-III. B-II. C-I. D-IV

3. A-III. B-V, C-I, D-II

4. A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I

Que- 9. Match the types of glycosides under Column I with their

respective examples under Column II and choose the correct option

Column I Column II

Glycosides Examples

A. Anthracene I. Digitalis

B. Cardiac II. Licorice

C. Saponin III. Senna

D. Cyanogenetic IV. Ashwagandha

V. Bitter Almond

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. A-III, B-I, C-II, D-V

2. A-V, B-I. C-II, D-III

3. A-IV. B-II. C-I, D-III

4. A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I

Que- 10. Quinine and quinidine differs in

1. Chemical nature

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2. Molecular formula

3. Rotating the plane of polarized light

4. Precusors of biosynthesis

Pharmacology and Allied Subjects -

Que- 1. Trastuzumab is a/an

1. EGFR/HER2 inhibitor

2. Angiogenesis inhibitor

3. EGF receptor (HER 1) inhibitor

4. BCR-ABL tyrosine kinase inhibitor

Que- 2. When is a New Drug Application (NDA) made?

1. Once the animal studies are done and drug is declared safe in
animals

2. Once the animal studies are done and drug is declared safe and
effective in animal studies

3. After the phase III clinical trials

4. After the phase IV clinical trials

Que- 3. Identify the drug that is not among the drugs recommended as
first time drug in the treatment of Partial seizers with or without
generalization.

1. Carbamazepine

2. Valproate

3. Diazepam

4. Lamotrigine

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Que- 4. Which of the following hyperlipidaemic drugs act via a GPCR?

1. Nicotinic acid

2. Fenofibrate

3. Atorvastatin

4. Ezetimibe

Que- 5. All the following are TNF-a Inhibitors except

1. Etanercept

2. Infliximab

3. Adalizumab

4. Basiliximab

Que- 6. Match the following cells of immune system List I with their
functions List II.

LIST I LIST II

Immune system Functions

A. Mast cells I. Master of Immune system

B. Lymphocytes II. Allergic reactions

C. T-cells III. Cell mediated immune reactions

D. Monocytes-Macrophages IV. Antigen recognition, Phagocytosis

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV

2. A-II, B-I, C-III, D-IV

3. A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV

4. A-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV

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Que- 7. Which of the following drug can produce mydriasis without
cycloplegia?

1. Atropine

2. Tropicamide

3. Homatropine

4. Ephedrine

Que- 8. What do you mean by Orphan Drug?

1. A drug meant to be distributed among the orphans who can not afford
the cost of the drug

2. A drug for a disease which is not having any other treatment options
at all

3. A drug which is useful for rare disease

4. A drug that is available in abundance

Que- 9. Normal value of HbA1c falls in the range of:

1. 0.1% to 0.8%

2. 6.5% to 7.5%

3. 21.5% to 24.5%

4. 51.5% to 53.5%

Que- 10. A 70 kg woman was administered 1000 mg of the drug as i.v

bolus. After its uniform distribution in the body, the plasma concentration
of the drug was found to be 50 mg/L. What is its volume of distribution?

1. 70L

2. 500L

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3. 20L

4. 0.1L

Que- 11. A hypertensive patient receiving a drug 'Y' for managing BP

was prescribed a tricyclic antidepressant. As a result, there was an
abolition of the antihypertensive action of 'Y'. Which of the following drug
could be 'Y'?

1. Atenolol

2. Captopril

3. Clonidine

4. Diltiazem

Que- 12. Put the events of acute inflammation in proper sequence.

1. Accumulation of fluid and plasma at the affected site, intravascular

activation of platelets, polymorphonuclear neutrophils, followed by healing

2. Polymorphonuclear neutrophils, accumulation of fluid and plasma at

the affected site, intravascular activation of platelets, followed by healing

3. Accumulation of fluid and plasma at the affected site,

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4. Intravascular activation of platelets, polymorphonuclear neutrophils,

accumulation of fluid and plasma at the affected site, followed by healing

Que- 13. Which of the following is NOT an example of an mTOR

inhibitor?

1. Everolimus

2. Tacrolimus

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3. Temsirolimus

4. Sirolimus

Que- 14. Alzheimer's disease is mainly because of the neurodegeneration

of the following part of the brain

1. Hypothalamus

2. Midbrain

3. Hippocampus

4. Cerebellum

Que- 15. Which of the following has been found to act as a male
contraceptive without affecting libido and potency?

1. Cyproterone

2. Gossypol

3. Centchroman

4. Goserelin

Que- 16. Choose the most appropriate statement for the Peptic ulcer
disease caused by NSAIDs.

1. H2 antagonists offer rapid healing of ulcer provided the NSAID is

discontinued.

2. H2 antagonists offer rapid healing.

3. Proton Pump Inhibitor is to be given only if the NSAID is

discontinued.

4. NSAIDs are strictly contraindicated with Proton Pump Inhibitors.

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Que- 17. Lateral geniculate nucleus is associated with

1. Vision

2. Hearing

3. Olfaction

4. Gustation

Que- 18. Which of the following drug used in the chemotherapy of some
types of leukemia, satisfies the statements -

Statement I : It is effective orally.

Statement II : It has near 100% oral bioavailability.

In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the
options given below:

1. Asparaginase

2. Doxorubicin

3. Mitomycin

4. Hydroxyurea

Que- 19. Given below are two statements:

Statement I : In vasospastic angina, the imbalance occurs when the

myocardinal oxygen requirement increases, as during exercise, and
coronary blood flow does not increase proportionately.

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In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer

from the options given below:

1. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct

2. Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect

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3. Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect

4. Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct

Que- 20. In ECG, the P wave corresponds to the following event

1. Atrial depolarisation

2. Ventricular depolarisation

3. Atrial repolarisation

4. Ventricular repolarisation

Que- 21. Which of the following is a tetracyclic antidepressant that has

additional dopamine D2 receptor blocking and neuroleptic properties, as
well as a greater tendency to cause seizures in overdose?

1. Dothiepin

2. Doxepin

3. Trazodone
Dropped
4. Amoxapine

Que- 22. Which of the following cranial nerve helps in accommodating

the eye for near vision?

1. Oculomotor

2. Optic

3. Trochlear

4. Facial

Que- 23. Which of the following is true for bone tissue cell differentiation
and maturation?

1. Osteogenic → Osteoblasts → Osteocytes

2. Osteogenic → Osteoblasts → Osteoclasts

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3. Osteocytes → Osteogenic → Osteoblasts

4. Osteoclasts → Osteoblasts → Osteocytes

Que- 24. A drug 'X' is more selective for the al subunit of BZD
receptors. It lacks effect on slow-wave sleep, minimum residual daytime
sedation, no rebound insomnia on discontinuation, low abuse potential.
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1. Flurazepam

2. Flumazenil

3. Melatonin

4. Zolpidem

Que- 25. Which of the following is a fourth-generation cephalosporin?

1. Ceftriaxone

2. Cefaclor

3. Cefuroxime

4. Cefepime

Que- 26. Which of the following metabolite is used to inactivate the

vasicotoxic metabolites leading to hemorrhagic cystitis by alkylating
agents used in the treatment of cancer?

1. Acroline

2. Aldophosphamide

3. Cyclophosphamide

4. Mesna

Que- 27. All the following are true with Metoclopramide except:

1. 5-HT1 receptor antagonist

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2. D2 receptor antagonist

3. 5-HT3 receptor antagonist

4. 5-HT4 receptor agonist

Que- 28. Given below are two statements.

Statement I : Levodopa is metabolized peripherally but capable of

crossing Blood Brain Barrier, thus a best drug in treating Parkinsonism.

Statement II : Carbidopa crosses Blood Brain Barrier, thus a best

combination for protecting levodopa in CNS.

In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the
options given below:

1. Both Statement I and Statement II are true

2. Both Statement I and Statement II are false

3. Statement I is true but Statement II is false

4. Statement I is false but Statement II is true

Other Subjects -

Que- 1. Match List I with List II

LIST I LIST II

Fermentation Products Strain used

A. Dextran I. Clostridium tetani

B. Bacterial amylase II. Brevibacterium sp.

C. Glutamic acid III. Leuconostoc mesenteroides

D. Vitamin B12 IV. Bacillus subtilis

V. Streptomyces olivaceus

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Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. A-V, B-I, C-IV, D-III

2. A-I. B-IV, C-II, D-III

3. A-II. B-III, C-V, D-IV

4. A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-V

Que- 2. The formula to calculate liquid pressure is

1. P = mgh

2. P = wgh

3. P = pgh

4. P = Fgh

Que- 3. Drugs covered under this schedule are not permitted for
repacking license. Identify the correct schedule.

1. Schedule H

2. Schedule G

3. Schedule O

4. Schedule C and C1

Que- 4. Requirements of factory premises for the manufacture of

cosmetics are mentioned, in the Drugs and Cosmetics Rules, 1945 under

1. Schedule M

2. Schedule M-1

3. Schedule M-2

4. Schedule M-3

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Que- 5 Match List I with List II

LIST I Schedule LIST II Covers the

A. Schedule Y I. Shelf life of drugs

B. Schedule FF II. Requirements for clinical trials

C. Schedule O III. Disinfectant liquids

D. Schedule P IV. Ophthalmic ointments

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV

2. A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I

3. A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I

4. A-II, B-IV, C-III, D-I

Que- 6. Which of the following represents a complete list of products

that are offered by a company for Sale?

1. Product Variety

2. Product Mix

3. Product Item

4. Product Line

Que- 7. Shift from 'try my product' to 'prefer my brand' marketing

strategy is done at what stage of product life cycle?

1. Introduction

2. Growth

3. Maturity

4. Decline

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Que- 8. Haemophilus influenzae type B (Hib) vaccine is an example of

1. Subunit vaccine

2. Toxoid vaccine

3. Recombinant protein vaccine

4. Conjugate vaccine

Que- 9. The most efficient heat exchange between the particles and
flowing air occurs in the ______

1. Tray dryer

2. Vaccum Dryer

3. Fluidized bed dryer

4. Rotary dryer

Que- 10. The drug price control order (DPCO) is an order issued by the
Government under the ______ which enables it to fix the prices of some
essential bulk and their formulations

1. Essential Commodities Act

2. Essential Commodities Amendment

3. Essential Commodities Accessories

4. Ethical Commodities Act

Que- 11. According to IP and BP very fine powder is one in which.......

1. All particles pass through 120# sieve

2. 90% particles pass through 350# sieve

3. All particles pass through 350# sieve

4. 90% particles are of size < 10um

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