PHARMACIST GRADE II SOLVED PAPER EXAM DATE:08-12-2016

1.The ability of the firm to meet its current liability is measured by

A.Selvency ratio

B.Liquidity ratio*

C.Activity ratio

D.Profitability ratio

Ans:B

2.Drugs which increases respiratory tract fluid is called

A.Expectorant*

B.Linctuses

C.Laxatives

D.Syrups

Ans:A

3.Precursor glycoside of digitoxin

A.Purpurea glycoside A*

B.Purpurea glycoside B

C.Lanatoside A

D.Lanatoside B

Ans:A

4.Storage condition for dried plasma

A.In a cool place

B.In a well closed container*

C.At a temperature not  exceeding 25⁰C

D.Between 2⁰C and 10⁰C

Ans:B

5.Aloe contain barbaloin which is a

A.C-glycoside*

B.S-glycoside

C.D-glycoside

D.H-glycoside

Ans:A

6.An example of cholinomimetic alkaloid is

A.Pilocarpine*

B.Methacholine

C.Neostigmine

D.Carbachol

Ans:A

7.Beta blocker with membrane stabilizing activity

A.Propranolol*

B.Timolol

C.Atenolol

D.Esmolol

Ans:A

8.A journal is a book of

A.Original entry*

B.Secondary entry

C.Cash transaction

D.Petty cash transaction

Ans:A

9.A resin of animal origin

A.Benzoin

B.Shellac*

C.Glycoresin

D.Gujuresinol

Ans:B

10.All the particles passes through a sieve No.44 and not more than 40% through a sieve No.85 called as

A.Coarse particles*

B.Moderately coarse particles

C.Moderately fine particles

D.Fine particle

Ans:A

11.Plant constituent used in the preparation of mosquito coils

A.Rauwolfia

B.Ergot

C.Pyrethrum*

D.Aconite

Ans:C

12.Plant constituent used in the preparation of mosquito coils

A.Rauwolfia

B.Ergot

C.Pyrethrum*

D.Aconite

Ans:C

13.Richest source of Lecithin

A.Meat

B.Egg yolk*

C.Fish

D.Milk

Ans:B

14.Mevalonic acid formation is catalysed by the enzyme

A.Acetyl CoA

B.Mevalonate kinase

C.HMG CoA reductase*

D.Phosphomevalonate

Ans:C

15.Enzyme referred as spreading factor

A.Heparin

B.Chendriotin

C.Hyalouonidase*

D.Iduronic acid

Ans:C

16.The ex-officio member of Pharmacy Council of India is

A.Teacher in Pharmacology

B.A member from  MCI

C.A representative of UGC

D.Director of CDL*

Ans:D

17.Casein is an example of

A.Nucleoproteins

B.Phosphoproteins*

C.Chromoproteins

D.Lipoproteins

Ans:B

18.Immunoglobulin found on lymphocyte surface of new born

A.IgD*

B.IgA

C.IgM

D.IgG

Ans:A

19.Antigenic preparation made from extra cellular toxins

A.Vaccines

B.Toxoids*

C.Endotoxins

D.Sera

Ans:B

20.Enzyme which is used in the treatment of leukaemia

A.Urokinase

B.Streptokinase

C.Asparginase*

D.Pepsin

Ans:C

21.One tea spoon full is

A.15 ml

B.4 ml*

C.0.06 ml

D.3 ml

Ans:B

22.A drug consist,in full or in whole or in part,of any filthy,putrid or decomposed substance:

A.Adultered drug*

B.Spurious drug

C.Misbranded drug

D.Patent drug

Ans:A

23.Standards of disinfectant fluid comes under

A.Schedule O*

B.Schedule P

C.Schedule M

D.Schedule N

Ans:A

24.Which vitamin is known as antisterility factor?

A.Vitamin K

B.Vitamin D

C.Vitamin E*

D.Vitamin A

Ans:C

25.Sodium chloride injection IP contains

A.0.9% Sodium Chloride

B.0.1% Sodium Chloride

C.0.86% Sodium Chloride

D.0.45% Sodium Chloride

Ans:A

26.An opaque covering agent used in bleaches

A.Catechol

B.Quinoline

C.Titanium dioxide*

D.Hydrogen peroxide

Ans:C

27.Which one of the following dryer is known as Lyophiliser?

A.Drum dryer

B.Fluidized bed dryer*

C.Freeze dryer

D.Spray dryer

Ans:B

28.Autoclaving of ampoules in a dye bath as

A.Clarity testing

B.Pyrogen testing

C.Leaker testing*

D.Sterility testing

Ans:C

29.High count of WBC’s is an indication of

A.Influenza

B.Measles

C.Leukaemia*

D.Typhoid

Ans:C

30.Example of an antioxidant

A.Caffeine

B.Orinase

C.Doxidan

D.Gallic acid*

Ans:D

31.Isotonic vehicle used to prepare ophthalmic solution

A.Benzal konium chloride

B.Polysorbate 20

C.Dioctyl sodium

D.1.9% Boric acid*

Ans:D

32.Repeated administration of drug results in cell receptor blockage.This is known as

A.Tachyphylaxis*

B.Tolerance

C.Idiosyncrasy

D.Synergism

Ans:A

33.Sterilization by autoclaving

A.Dry heat sterilization

B.UV radiation

C.Moist heat sterilization*

D.Bactericidal sterilization

Ans:C

34.Keller-Killiani test is the identification test for

A.Digitalis*

B.Senna

C.Aloevera

D.Cinnamon

Ans:A

35.THC is a constituent found in the plant

A.Senna

B.Nux vomica

C.Opium

D.Cannabis*

Ans:D

36.Which is the highly perfused organ in the body?

A.Liver

B.Heart

C.Brain

D.Lungs*

Ans:D

37.Diatomaceous earth is the other name of

A.Talc

B.Kaolin

C.Bentonite

D.Kiesighur*

Ans:D

38.Cotton consists ox epidermal trichomes of species

A.Gossypium herbaceum*

B.Cannabis Sativa

C.Bombyx moril

D.Glycyrrhiza glabra

Ans:A

39.The working principle of hammer mill

A.Impact*

B.Impact and attrition

C.Attrition

D.Crushing

Ans:A

40.Partial or complete removal of top or bottom of a tablet is known as

A.Capping*

B.Picking

C.Sticking

D.Mottling

Ans:A

41.Mother clove is an adulterant of

A.Cardamom

B.Clove*

C.Pepper

D.Fennel

Ans:B

42.Tablets are designed to exert local effect in throat

A.Buccal tablets

B.Sublingual tablet

C.Dental cones

D.Lozenges*

Ans:D

43.A plant drug which lowers blood pressure

A.Vasaka

B.Neem

C.Rauwolfia*

D.Tulsi

Ans:C

44.The minimum required area to open a retail drug store is

A.15 sqm

B.10 sqm*

C.40 sqm

D.60 sqm

Ans:B

45.Enteric coated tablets are designed to release medicament in

A.Stomach

B.Colon

C.Small intestine*

D.Large intestine

Ans:C

46.Dryer used for the production of milk powder

A.Drum dryer

B.Tray dryer

C.Spray dryer*

D.Tunnel dryer

Ans:C

47.Vapaside is an insecticide which is formulated from

A.Neem*

B.Tulsi

C.Pyrethrum

D.Vasaka

Ans:A

48.Jesult’s bark is the synonym of

A.Cinnamon

B.Kurchi

C.Cinchona*

D.Aswagandha

Ans:C

49.Renin a proteolytic enzyme which is produced in

A.Brain

B.Liver

C.Spleen

D.Kidney*

Ans:D

50.An example of potassium sparing diuretics

A.Mannitol

B.Acetazolamide

C.Triameterene*

D.Chlorthalidone

Ans:C

51.Alkylating agent used as antineoplastic drug

A.Doxorubicin

B.Methotrexate

C.Vinbiastine

D.Nitrogen mustard*

Ans:D

52.Abrasive agent used in dentifrices

A.Sodium fluoride

B.Selenium sulphide

C.Zinc sulphate

D.Calcium carbonate*

Ans:D

53.First line agent used in Tuberculosis

A.Kanamycin

B.Isoniazid*

C.Ethionamide

D.Cycloserine

Ans:B

54.Reagent used for the identification of cellulose

A.Vanurk’s reagent

B.Zeisel reagent*

C.Dragendroffs reagent

D.Fehling’s reagent

Ans:B

55.Drug used in uterine inertia

A.Tyrothricin

B.Terbinafine

C.Oxytocin*

D.Miconazole

Ans:C

56.Dimethicone is the other name of

A.Titanium dioxide

B.Calamine

C.Zinc stearate

D.Silicon oil*

Ans:D

57.Drug used in ulcerative colitis

A.Gefarnate

B.Sucralfate

C.Sulfaslazine*

D.Metoclopramide

Ans:C

58.Drug that act by lowering the plasma LDL level

A.Clolibrate

B.Probucol*

C.Loperamide

D.Aspirin

Ans:B

59.Other name of regenerated cellulose

A.Wool

B.Hemp

C.Silk

D.Rayon*

Ans:D

60.An example of rapidly acting anticoagulant

A.Warfarin

B.Phenindione

C.Propranolol

D.Heparin*

Ans:D

61.Water soluble constituent of Ergot

A.Ergotamine

B.Ergometrine*

C.Ergosine

D.Ergocryptine

Ans:B

62.Yeast is the richest source of

A.Vitamin C

B.Vitamin B*

C.Vitamin D

D.Vitamin A

Ans:B

63.Drug used to test gastric acid secreation

A.Dexamethasone

B.Tyramine

C.Mannitol

D.Histamine*

Ans:D

64.Shick test is performed to test the degree of immunity against

A.Tuberculosis

B.Tetanus

C.Rabies

D.Diphtheria*

Ans:D

65.Example of ultra short acting barbiturates

A.Enflurane

B.Ketamine

C.Thiopental sodium*

D.Propofol

Ans:C

66.Rasping method is used to prepare

A.Arachis oil

B.Clove oil

C.Olive oil

D.Lemon oil*

Ans:D

67.Chemical name of plaster of paris

A.Magnesium sulphate

B.Calcium carbonate

C.Magnesium carbonate

D.Calcium sulphate*

Ans:D

68.Which one of the following is a beta-lactamase inhibitor?

A.Sulfonamide

B.Chloroquine

C.Primaquine

D.Sulbactum*

Ans:D

69.Oxytocin is the hormone released from

A.Anterior lobe of pituitary

B.Pars intermedia

C.Posterior lobe of pituitary*

D.Infundibulum

Ans:C

70.Scurvy is the deficiency symptom of vitamin

A.A

B.K

C.D

D.C*

Ans:D

71.Chemical composition of asbestos

A.Cellulose

B.Aluminosilicate*

C.Silica

D.Carbon dioxide

Ans:B

72.Which among the following is classified as folate antagonist

A.Methotrexate*

B.Quinine

C.Primaquine

D.Chloroquine

Ans:A

73.Gynaecomastia may be the possible side effects of one of the following drug

A.Ketoconazole*

B.Bromocriptine

C.Clotrimazole

D.Sulphonamide

Ans:A

74.When at least 51% shares of business organization are in the hands of government it is called?

A.Public corporation

B.Government company*

C.Public company

D.Departmental organization

Ans:B

75.Myristicin is a chemical constituent of

A.Cinnamon

B.Senna

C.Nutmeg*

D.Digitalis

Ans:C

76.A cationic surfactant is

A.Polysorbate 80

B.Cetrimide*

C.Sodium dodecanoate

D.Sorbitan monoleate

Ans:B

77.Which type of mill is used for grinding sulphonamide drug?

A.Ball mill

B.Cutter mill

C.Hammer mill

D.Fluid energy mill*

Ans:D

78.Mail order business is

A.Wholesale trade

B.Retail trade by post*

C.Direct selling trade

D.Retail trade

Ans:B

79.Which drug is used for the detection of boric acid?

A.Turmeric*

B.Benzoin

C.Myrrh

D.Tolu balsam

Ans:A

80.A stron dog poison is

A.Brucine

B.Strychnine*

C.Ephedrine

D.Hyoscyamine

Ans:B

81.Which Mountain range separate the Southern Part of India from the Northern Part?

A.Nilgri Mountains

B.Aravalli

C.Vindhya*

D.Western Ghats

Ans:C

82.Among the following who was known as’Purusha Simham’?

A.C.Kesavan

B.Brahmananda Sivayogi

C.Pandit Karuppan

D.Pazhassi Raja*

Ans:D

83.’Raksha Blue’is the reasonably launched vaccine aimed at minimizing the economic loss of animal farming community from the strains of the:

A.Bird Flue Virus

B.Road Water Disease

C.Swine Flue Virus

D.Blue tongue Virus*

Ans:D

84.Who translated the dialogue between Tagore and Narayana Guru into Malayalam during Tagore’s visit to Sivagiri?

A.Dr.Palpu

B.Vallabhasseri Govindan Vaidhyar

C.Kumaranasan*

D.None of the above

Ans:C

85.Kochi State Prajamandal was formed under the Presidentship of

A.E.Ikkanda Warrier

B.V.R.Krishnan Ezhuthachan*

C.Accamma Cherian

D.Pattom M.Thanu Pillai

Ans:B

86.Who was the Director of the Movie “Taste of Cherry”?

A.Jafar Panahi

B.Abbas Kiarosteami*

C.Mohsen Makhmalbaf

D.Majidi Majidi

Ans:B

87.The earlier name of Vaghbhatananda?

A.Kunjikannan*

B.Govinda Menon

C.Muthukutty

D.None of the above

Ans:A

88.Which place was known as ‘Dakshina Nalanda’in Ancient Kerala?

A.Kodungallur THC

B.Vizhinjam

C.Chirayinkil

D.Kanthallore*

Ans:D

89.Name the First Indian City which have a city animal

A.Dispur

B.Dhubri

C.Guwahati*

D.Dibrugarh

Ans:C

90.What is the name of the latest Android N Version?

A.Android 7.0 Nougat*

B.Android 7.0 Nutella

C.Android 7.0 Neyyappam

D.Android 7.0 Narshmellow

Ans:A

91.Tuticorin an important fishing harbor of India is situated along the

A.Malabar coast

B.Coromandel coast*

C.Konkan coast

D.Gulf of Kutch

Ans:B

92.Which one of the following incidence,Gandhiji hailed as’A Miracle of Modern Times’?

A.Temple Entry Proclamation*

B.Vaikom Sathyagraha

C.Guruvayoor Sathyagraha

D.Paliyam Sathyagraha

Ans:A

93.Which one was called “The Nursery of Bengal Army”?

A.Pune

B.Meerut

C.Kanpur

D.Awadh*

Ans:D

94.”The Indian Rebellion of 1857 was not one movement--------it was many”-The above statement has been made by:

A.Tarachand

B.Eric Stokes

C.C.A.Bayly*

D.R.C.Majumdhar

Ans:C

95.Who among the following was not associated with the foundation of Non Aligned Movement(NAM)?

A.Sukarno

B.Josip Broz Tito

C.Nelson Mandela*

D.Kwame Nkrumah

Ans:C

96.Who argued that the Khilafat Movement was the result of the emergence of middle class among the Indian Muslims?

A.Mushirul Hasan*

B.W.C.Smith

C.Francis Robinson

D.Peter Hardy

Ans:A

97.Name the author of the book ‘Jinnah,The Soul Spokes Man”.

A.Urvashi Butalia

B.Choudary Rahmathali

C.Ayesha Jalal*

D.Moulana Azad

Ans:C

98.Black Soil is also known as:

A.Regur Soil*

B.Arid Soil

C.Forest Soil

D.Saline Soil

Ans:A

99.First attempt to initiate economic planning in India was made by

A.Jayaprakash Narayanan

B.M.N.Roy

C.S.N.Agarwal

D.Sir.M.Visveshvaraya*

Ans:D

100.Which Five Year Planning was based on Harrod-Domar model?

A.1^st Five Year Plan*

B.IInd Five Year Plan

C.IIIrd Five Year Plan

D.IVth Five year Plan

Ans:A