ESIC 2016 - Question paper of PHARMACIST (Allopathy) with answers key

(1).Crystalluria is the side effect associated with: 
1. Quinolones 
2. Azoles
3. Sulphonamides
4. Taxol

(2). The Drugs and Cosmetic Act was passed in:
1. 1940 
2. 1945
3. 1947
4. 1946

(3). Which of the following is a female sex hormone?
1. Stilbesterol
2.  Testosterone
3.  Estrogen
4.  Benzesterol

(4).Chloroquine is a:
1.    4-Amino Quinoline
2.    Acridine
3.    Biguanide
4.    Pyrimidine

(5). In the pediatric dose calculation, children in the first twenty days of birth comes under the class of:
1.    Infant 
2.    Child
3.    Neonatal
4.    Just born

(6). A naturally occurring carminative is: 
1.    Asafoetida
2.    Asoka
3.    Arjuna 
4.    Agar

(7). The meaning of Latin term Rx: 
1.    Take thou 
2.    when necessary
3.    send
4.    write

(8). The DPO (Drug Price Control Order) was exercised by central government in:
1.    1985
2.    1995
3.    1987
4.    1997

(9). Myocardium is a special muscle tissue found only in the:
1.    Brain
2.    Heart 
3.    Stomach
4.    Lungs

(10). Ths schedule to which 'List of drugs to be sold on prescription only' belong to: 
1.    Schedule L
2.    Schedule W
3.    Schedule X
4.    Schedule M

(11). Mannitol is: 
1.   Loop diuretic      
2.   Osmotic diuretic
3.   Potassium sparing diuretic
4.   Carbonic anhydrase diuretic

(12). The formulations used for dental hygiene are known as:
1.    Insufflation
2.    Snuffs
3.    Cachets
4.    Dentifrices

(13). Erythroblastosis foetalis arises due to the incompatibility in the: 
1.   Lymph
2.   Blood
3.   Synovial fluid
4.   Bile

(14). A parenteral anticoagulant drug is: 
1.    Penicillin
2.    Phfenindione
3.    Warfarin
4.    Heparin

(15). Drugs and Magic Remedies act was passed in:
1.  1956
2.  1954
3.  1952
4.  1953

(16). A non-drug part added to formulation to aid dilution, stability maintaining, taste masking etc. is known as:
1.    Presensitive
2.    Active ingredient
3.    Additive
4.    Binding agent

(17). Tropaue alkaloids can be identified by:
1.    Thalloquin test
2. Vitali test
3.    Biuret test
4.    Millon's test

(18). The powerhouse of the cell is:
1.    Golgi bodies
2.    Mitochondria
3.    Ribosomes
4.    Nucleus

(19). Which of the following is not a benzodiazepine?
1.    Diazepam
2.    Nitrazepam
3.    Zolpidem
4.    Triazolam

(20). Which of the following is a natural emulsifying agent obtained from vegetable source?
1.    Starch
2.    Gelatin
3.    Egg yolk
4.    Wool fat

(21). A chelating agent used in the case of poisoning is: 
1.    Sodium phosphate
2.    Dimercaprol
3.    Ferroin
4.    Bismuth subnitrate

(22). Filter sheets made of cellulose are:
1.    Seitz filter
2.    Membrane filter
3.    Glass fiber filter
4.    Sintered glass filter

(23). One fluid ounce is:  
1.    60 ml
2.    15 ml
3.    30 ml
4.    10 ml

(24). The plant drug which is oxytoxic:
1.    Ergot
2.    Kurchi
3.    Vinca
4.    Cocaine

(25). The diagnostic agent used for the functioning of thyroid gland:
1.  Fe-59
2.  I-131
3.  Co-60
4.  P-32

(26). The constituent of cholesterol termed as bad cholesterol is:
1.    HDL
2.    LDL
3.    VLDL
4.    Triglycerides

(27). Sterols belong to the class of:
1.    Lipids
2.    Waxes
3.    Carbohydrates
4.    Proteins

(28). Hepatitis is a:
1.    Bacterial infection
2.    Protozoal infection
3.    Fungal infection
4.    Viral infection

(29). A leukotriene receptor antagonist used in allergic cough is:
1.     Rofecoxib     
2.    Theophylline
3.    Losartsn
4.    Montelukast

(30). The sulphonamide used for bum Therapy is:
1.    Sulfadiazine
2.    Sulfadoxine
3.    Sulfacetamide
4.    Sulfapyridine

(31). A hypotonic solution can be made isotonic by The addition of:
1.    Sodium chloride
2.    Potassium chloride
3.    Calcium chloride
4.    Magnesium chloride

(32). The pathogenic organism in milk is killed by:
1.    Tyndalization
2.    Pasteurization
3.    Autoclaving
4.    Dry heat sterilization

(33). Agents promoting easy bowel evacuation is termed as:
1.    Protective
2.    Antacids
3.    Adsorbents
4.    Laxatives

(34). Morphine, codeine and thebaine is contained in:
1.    Quassia
2.    Kurchi
3.    Gelatin
4.    Opium

(35). Amantadine is the drug used as:
1.    Antibacterial
2.    Antiviral
3.    Antifungal
4.    Antiprotozoal

(36). The antifungal drug, fluconazole belongs to the class of:
1.    Pyridine
2.    Azoles
3.    Pyrimidines
4.    Acridines

(37). The first Indian Pharmacopoeia was published in:
1.    1948
2.    1960
3.    1955
4    1966

(38). Ranitidine is a :
1.    H2 antagonist
2.    HI antagonist
3.    Beta adrenergic antagonist
4.    Alpha adrenergic antagonist

(39). Creams are:
1.   Emulsions 
2.    Suspensions
3.    Ointments
4.    Pastes

(40). Ocuserts are: 
1.    Ear preparations
2.    Nasal preparations
3.    Oral preparations
4.    Eye preparations

(41). Eugenol is contained in:
1.    Clove 
2.    Capsicum
3.    Cardamom
4.    Coriander

(42). Tuberculosis is diagnosed by:
1.    Widal test
2.    Elisa test
3.    Mantoux test
4.    Alerts method

(43). One among the following is a communicable disease: 
1.    Cancer
2.    Diabetes 
3.    Hypertension
4.    Filariasis

(44). An example of sulfonyl urea is:
1.   Metformin
2.   Tolbutamide
3.   Rosiglitazone
4.   Repaglinide

(45). Blood plasma and blood serum preparations are dried by:
1.   Freeze dryer
2.   Vacuum dryer 
3.   Spray dryer
4.   Fluidized bed dryer

(46). The medicinal agents used for the increase in mine output is known as:
1.   Urinary antiseptics
2.   Diuretics
3.   Stimulants
4.   Antiseptics

(47). Phenobarbitone is a:
1.    Sedative
2.    Antitussive
3.    Antipsychotic
4.    Anxiolytic

(48). An analgesic containing para amino phenol group is:
1.   Paracetamol
2.    Ibuprofen
3.    Aspirin
4.    Indomethacin

(49). Acetyl salicylic acid is:
1.    Sulindac
2.    Aspirin
3.    Mefenamic acid
4.    Nalidixic acid

(50). Chlorpromazine is an antipsychotic drug possessing:
1.    Butyrophenone
2.    Thioxanthine
3.    Phenothiazine
4.    Acridine

(51). Which among the following is a tricyclic antidepressant drug?
1.   Amitryptiline
2.   Trazodone
3.   Phenelezine
4.   Fluoxetine

(52). Salbutamol is a:
1.    Mast cell stabilizer
2.    Bronchodilator
3.    Immunosuppressant
4.    Antitussive

(53). Which among the following is an anti-dandruff drug?
1.   Zinc sulphate
2.   Selenium sulfide
3.   Zinc carbonate
4.   Sodium fluoride

(54). The component of tablet machine which controls the shape and size of the tablet is: 1.     Hopper
2.    Punches
3.    Cam track
4.    Dies

(55). Calamine is:   
1.     Basic    zinc    oxide
2.     Basic    zinc    sulfide
3.     Basic    zinc    carbonate
4.     Basic    zinc    hydroxide

(56). Vitamin tablets are generally formulated as;
1.    Hypodermic tablets
2.    Sublingual tablets
3.    Effervescent tablets
4.    Chewable tablets

(57). Ciprofloxacin is a:
1.    Quinoline ding
2.    Quinolone drug
3.    Isoquinoline drug
4.    Quinuclidine drug

(58). The crude drug with the Latin name Withania somnifera is:
1.    Brahmi
2.    Hyoscyamus
3.    Aswagandha
4.    ipecac

(59). One among the following is a volatile oil containing crude drug:
1.    Chirata
2.    Cardamom
3.    Linseed
4.    Myrobalan

(60). A crude drug used as cardiotonic:
1.    Dhatura
2.    Cinchona
3.    Ephedra
4.    Ergot

(61). Belladona belongs to the family of: 
1.    Solanaceae
2.    Piperaceae
3.    Papavaraceae
4.    Rutaceae

(62). The active ingredient that forms froth when shaken with water:
1.    Alkaloid
2.    Tannin
3.    Gum
4.    Saponin

(63). Emetine is the main ingredient of: 
1.   Ipecac
2.   Isapgol
3.   Pyrethrum
4.   Rhubarb

(64). The rod shaped bacteria are:
1.    Coccus
2.   Spirilla
3.    Bacillus
4.    Vibrios

(65). Widal test is used for the diagnosis of: 
1.   Typhoid
2.   AIDS
3.   Jaundice
4.  Meningitis

(66). The disease caused by Entamoeba histolytica;
1.    Malaria
2.    Trypanosomiasis
3.    Filariasis
4.    Amoebiasis

(67). Hospital acquired infectious are called:
1.    Primary infection
2.    Secondary infection
3.    Nosocomial infection
4.    Latent infection

(68). EEG is utilized to diagnose the diseases associated with the:
1.    Heart
2.    Kidney
3.    Abdomen
4.    Brain

(69). Which of the following is an antidiuretic hormone? 
1.    Oxytocin
2.    Follicle stimulating hormone
3.   Vasopressin
4.    Luteinizing hormone

(70). The hormone involved in the secretion and regulation of milk:
1.    TSH
2.    FSH
3.    Prolactin
4.    Thyroxine

(71). An antimalaria1 obtained from natural source is:
1.    Strychnine
2.    Brucine
3.    Reserpine
4.    Quinine

(72). Ascaris lumbricoides is a:
1.    Helminth
2.    Protozoa
3.    Amoeba
4.    Virus

(73). Kala Azar is a type of: 
1.    Giardiasis
2.    Leishmaniasis
3.    Helminthiasis
4.    Schistosomiasis

(74). The presence of pathogenic bacteria hi blood is called:
1.    Toxemia
2.    Septicemia
3.    Bacteremia
4.    Anemia

(75). Dettol is used as:
1.    Antiseptic 
2.    Disinfectant
3.    Antimicrobial
4.    Antibiotic

(76). An antibiotic possessing the beta lactam ring is:
1.    Penicillin
2.    Erythromycin
3.    Streptomycin
4.    Chloramphenicol

(77). Which of the following is a catecholamine?
1.    Thyroxine 
2.    Melanine
3.    Tyramine
4.    Dopamine

(78). Passive immunity is obtained by injecting:
1.    Antiserum
2.    Antigens
3.     Vaccines
4.    Antibodies

(79). An acid contained in bacterial cell wall is:
1.    Muramic acid
2.    Formic acid 
3.    Stearic acid
4.    Palmitic acid

(80). Which among the following is an antihistaminic drug?
1.    Diphenhydramine
2.    Chlordiazepoxide
3.    Pilocarpine
4.    Amphetainine

(81). A narcotic analgesic:
1.    Reserpine
2.    Papaverine 
3.    Quinine
4.    Morphine

(82). Which of the following is not an eicosanoid?
1.     Interleukin
2.    Leukotriene
3.    Thromboxane
4.    Prostaglandin

(83) Which of the following is a NS AID drag?
1.    Morphine
2.    Heroin 
3.    Codeine
4.    Diclofenac

(84). The extraction process where powdered crude ding is kept in contact with suitable solvent for suitable time:
1.    Percolation
2.    Decoction
3.    Maceration
4.    Reserved percolation

(85). Which of the following is used as a binder?
1.    Talc
2.    Starch
3.    Cellulose
4.    Kaolin

(86). Which of the following is an analeptic drag?
1.    Caffeine
2.    Nikethamide
3.    Cocaine
4.    Amphetamine

(87). Which among the following is an anti-filarial drug?
1.    DEC
2.    FNH 
3.    PAS
4.    DDS

(88). The schedule for :Good manufacturing practices and requirements of factoiy premises for the manufacture of belongs to:
1.    Schedule X
2.    Schedule W
3.    Schedule L
4.     Schedule M

(89). A preparation containing killed or attenuated viruses is termed as:
1.    Vaccine 
2.    Antiserum
3.    Toxin
4.    Toxoid

(90). Dapsone is used for the therapy of
1.    Tuberculosis
2.    Amoebicide
3.    Leprosy
4.    Helminthiasis

(91). Curcmninoids are present in:   
1.    Squill 
2.    Turmeric
3.    Honey
4.    Acacia

(92). The cardiovascular disease associated with the disorder of heart rate or rhythm is called:
1.    Arrhythmia
2.    Myocardial infarction
3.    Angina pectoris
4.    Ischemia

(93). Yeasts come under a group of:
1.   Bacteria 
2.    Fungi
3.    Protozoa
4.    Virus

(94). Drugs suppressing nausea and vomiting are:
1.    Anti-emetic
2.    Anti-diarrheal
3.    Anti-ulcer
4.    Antiseptic

(95). Which of the following drugs is used as a neuromuscular blocking agent?
1.   Methocarbamol 
2.    Succinyl choline
3.    Tizanidine
4.    Baclofen

(96). Which of the following is beta adrenergic blocker?
1.    Ramipril
2.    Valsartan 
3.    Verapamil
4.    Propranolol

(97). Agents used for reducing acidity in stomach is termed as: 
1.    Acidifier 
2.    Protective
3.    Adsorbent
4.    Antacid

(98). The complete separation of two phases in emulsion is called: 
1.    Creaming
2.    Sedimenting
3.    Cracking
4.    Leaching

(99). Lachrymal glands produces:
1.    Tear 
2.    Wax
3.    Sweat
4.    Sebum

(100). One among the following is an alkylating anticancer ding:
1.    Chloramphenicol
2.    Chlorambucil
3.    Chlorhexidine
4.   Clotrimazole

(101). The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) was formerly called as:
1    National Rank Of India
2    Union Bank Of India
3    Central Bank Of India
4   Imperial Bank Of India

(102). Normally B.C.G. vaccine is used for:
1    Rabies
2    Tuberculosis
3    Cancer
4    Polio

(103) For producing sound , a CD audio player uses:
1    Quartz Crystal
2    Laser Beam
3    Titanium Crystal
4    Barium Titanium Ceramic

(104). Manav Seva Award has been instituted in the memory of:
1    Rajiv Gandhi
2    Dr. Rajendra Prasad
3    Indira Gandhi
4    Jawaharlal Nehru

(105). Aryabhata - The first Indian satellite was launched horn:
1    Palamor (U.K.)
2    Cape Kennedy (U.S.A)
3    Sriharikotta (India)
4    Bears Lake (U.S.S.R)

(106). The capital of Puducherry is:
1    Karaikal
2    Mahie
3    Puducherry
4    Yanam

(107). Which one of the following is nor matched correctly?
1     PTMNNXTPOA = PTMNNXTPOA
2    5678766817= 5678766317
3    CA6S2XP190 = CA6S2X919G
4    768X176891 = 768X176891

(108). 1/2 of 4/7 of 5/7 of number is 50. What is the number?
1    254
2    245
3    300
4    250

(109). On 10th February 1995 it was Friday. The day of the week on 10th February 1994 was:
1    Saturday
2    Sunday
3     Thursday
4     Friday

(110). I.BOOK II. PAPER III. PEN IV.LIBRARY V. AUTHOR
1    V, II, III, I, IV
2    IV, V, III, II, I
3    III, I, II, V, IV 
4   V III. II. I. IV

(111). Find the odd one out:
1    And
2    If
3    Now
4.   By

(112). Insert the missing number:

1    49
2    64
3    25
4    27

(113). 729Z. 512Y, 343X, 216W,......... ?  
1    136R 
2    182T
3    125V
4     64P

(114). Calculate the avenge of the cubes of first seven natural numbers.
1     121
2     122
3     120
4     112

(115). Two numbers are in the ratio of 3 : 4. If 5 is added to both the numbers, the ratio becomes 4:5. Find the greater number. 
1    20
2    10
3    15
4    25

(116). The present age of father is three times the sum of the ages of his two daughters. After 5 years hence, his age will be double the sum of their ages. The present age of the father is:
1    54 years
2    35 years
3    45 years
4    53 years

(117). the equivalent discount to consecutive discounts of 15% and 20% will be:
1    35%
2    36%
3    32%
4    30%

(118). Rajesh invested an amount ofRsl2050 at simple interest. He got an amount of Rs 13496 at the end of 2 years. At what rate of interest did lie invest?
1    6,5% per annum
2    6% per annum
3    8% per annum
4    8.5% per annum

(119). in a hostel having 60 students, an addition of 5 members increases the gross monthly expenditure by Rs 45 but diminishes the average cost per head by Rs 5. What did the total monthly expenses (in Rs) originally amount to?
1    4500
2    4440
3    4700
4    4044

(120). If A is the brother of X: B is X's brother and A is brother of Y. then which of the following statements is definitely true? 
1        X    is    B’s brother
2        X    is    Y’s brother
3        A    is    B's brother
4        Y    is    A’s brother

(121). If ACTION is coded as ZXGRLM, then how will you write'BOOKING'?
1   YLLRPMT
2   YRLLPMT     
3   YLILPRMT 
4   YPLLRMT

(122). P. Q. R. S and T are sitting on a bench in a park. P is sitting next to Q. R is sitting next to S, S    is not sitting with T who is on the left end of the bench. R is on the second position from the right. P is on the right of Q and T. P and R are sitting together. In which position is P sitting?
1    between R and T
2    between Q and S
3    between Q and R
4    between T and S

(123). Origami: Paper : : Ikebana : ? 
1    Flower
2    Thermacoal
3    Glass
4    Paper

(124). Mithran earns more than Sharma and less than Dinesh.Vishnu earns more than Mithran and Dinesh, Sibi earns more than only Shanna. Who earns the least among the five?
1    Vishnu
2    Shanna
3    Mithran
4    Sibi

(125). How many times in a day do the minute and hour hands of a clock point in the same direction?
1    32
2    22
3    24 
4    44

Answer Key-

1	3	11	2	21	2	31	1	41	1	51	1
2	1	12	4	22	2	32	2	42	3	52	2
3	3	13	2	23	3	33	4	43	4	53	2
4	1	14	4	24	1	34	4	44	2	54	4
5	3	15	2	25	2	35	2	45	1	55	1
6	1	16	3	26	2	36	2	46	2	56	4
7	1	17	2	27	1	37	3	47	1	57	2
8	2	18	2	28	4	38	1	48	1	58	3
9	2	19	3	29	4	39	1	49	2	59	2
10	1	20	1	30	1	40	4	50	3	60	1

61	1	71	4	81	4	91	2	101	3	111	3	121	3
62	4	72	1	82	1	92	1	102	2	112	1	122	3
63	1	73	2	83	4	93	2	103	2	113	3	123	1
64	3	74	2	84	3	94	1	104	1	114	4	124	2
65	1	75	1	85	2	95	2	105	1	115	1	125	2
66	4	76	1	86	2	96	4	106	3	116	3
67	3	77	4	87	1	97	4	107	3	117	3
68	4	78	4	88	4	98	3	108	2	118	2
69	3	79	1	89	1	99	1	109	3	119	2
70	3	80	1	90	3	100	2	110	1	120	3