PHARMACIST GR II- HEALTH SERVICES

PROVISIONAL ANSWER KEY
Question Paper Code: 30/2018/OL
Category Code: 521/2017
Exam: Pharmacist II
Medium of Question: English
Date of Test 01-06-2018
Department Health Services
Alphacode A
Question1:-Largest inhabited Riverine Island in the World
A:-Gowalkot
B:-Kabirvad
C:-Majuli
D:-Bhavani
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question2:-Koyna River Valley Project is in
A:-Madhya Pradesh
B:-Maharashtra
C:-Sikkim
D:-Himachal Pradesh
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question3:-Ghadprabha Bird Sanctuary is situated in
A:-Belgaum
B:-Bharatpur
C:-Shivpuri
D:-Coorg
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question4:-The shape of the Deccan Plateau
A:-Triangular
B:-Rectangular
C:-Square
D:-Hexagonal
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question5:-The hero in the Sanskrit drama Mudra Rakshasa of Visaghadatta.
A:-Chanakya
B:-Ashoka
C:-Chandra Gupta Maurya
D:-Samudra Gupta
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question6:-The adopted son of Peshwa Baji Rao II was fought in the Revolt of 1857
A:-Kunwar Singh
B:-Mangal Panday
C:-Nana Sahib
D:-Thantia Topi
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question7:-Ram Muhammed Singh Azad is famous in Indian freedom struggle as
A:-Chandra Sekhar Azad
B:-Khudiram Bose
C:-Udam Singh
D:-Muhammed Iqbal
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question8:-Thannirmukkam Bundu is situated in
A:-Sasthamkotta lake
B:-Ashtamudi lake
C:-Punnamada lake
D:-Vembanadu lake
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question9:-A river flowing through the Silent Valley area
A:-Chalakkudi Puzha
B:-Prambikulam River
C:-Muthira Puzha
D:-Kunthi Puzha
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question10:-The only plateau in Kerala
A:-Wynadu
B:-Palghat
C:-Nilgiris
D:-Idukki
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question11:-The first Vice Chancellor of the University of Travancore.
A:-Sree Chittira Thirunal Bala Rama Varma
B:-Sir C. P. RamaSwamy Iyyer
C:-P.G.N. Unnithan
D:-Dr. John Mathai
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question12:-The person who established the Advaita Ashram at Aluva
A:-Chattampi Swamikal
B:-Swami Vivekananda
C:-Sankaracharya
D:-Sree Narayana Guru
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question13:-Name the social reformer who became member of Sree Moolam Praja Sabha.
A:-Vagbhatananda
B:-Ayya Vaikundar
C:-Pandit Karuppan
D:-Ayyankali
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question14:-Dr. Palpu is in connection with
A:-Ezhava Memorial
B:-Civic Rights Agitation
C:-Malayali Memorial
D:-Nivarthana Agitation
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question15:-Tomb of Kuriakose Elias Chavara is situated at
A:-Manganam
B:-Mannanam
C:-Munnar
D:-Mannar
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question16:-Nicolas Maduro became the President of
A:-Argentina
B:-Brazil
C:-Cuba
D:-Venezuela
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question17:-The founder director of CSIR-Centre for Cellular Molecular Biology
A:-Bala Subrahmanian
B:-Sarat Chandra
C:-P. M. Bhargava
D:-Abdul Kalam
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question18:-Which country won the ICC Women’s World Cup Final 2017 ?
A:-Australia
B:-England
C:-India
D:-West Indies
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question19:-Dad Saheb Phalke Award 2016 was received by
A:-Manoj Kumar
B:-Sasi Kapoor
C:-K.Viswanathan
D:-Gulzar
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question20:-Recipient of the Ezhuthachan Award 2016.
A:-Vishnu Narayanan Namboothiri
B:-C. Radha Krishnan
C:-Puthusseerry RamaChandran
D:-M. K. Sanu
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question21:-Drug of choice for the management of status epilepticus
A:-Ethosuximide
B:-50% glucose
C:-Diazepam
D:-Sodium valproate
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question22:-Pharmacy bill introduced by government of India in the year
A:-1948
B:-2016
C:-1940
D:-1945
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question23:-Which of the following is a nutritional deficiency disorder ?
A:-Mumps
B:-Marasmus
C:-Mycoses
D:-Myelitis
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question24:-The immunoglobulin present in very low concentration in normal serum
A:-Ig E
B:-Ig M
C:-Ig G
D:-Ig A
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question25:-Condition in which WBC is significantly lower than the reference range
A:-Pancytopenia
B:-Leucocytosis
C:-Leucopenia
D:-Neutropenia
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question26:-The science deals with the interaction of exogenously administered chemical molecules with living system
A:-Anthropology
B:-Bioinformatics
C:-Cheminformatics
D:-Pharmacology
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question27:-According to Indian Pharmacopoeia the statement of sparingly soluble at 20° to 30° means approximate
volume of solvent in ml per gm of solute is
A:-From 1 to 10
B:-From 30 to 100
C:-From 10 to 30
D:-From 100 to 1000
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question28:-Chief constituent of Bael fruit is
A:-Marmelosin
B:-Marmesin
C:-Mannitol
D:-Mannoglycan
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question29:-Dopamine agonist used in the treatment of Parkinsonism
A:-Selegiline
B:-Entacapone
C:-Bromocriptine
D:-Amantadine
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question30:-Viscous liquid preparations used orally for the relief of cough
A:-Gargles
B:-Drops
C:-Elixirs
D:-Linctuses
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question31:-Schedule Y of D&C Act, 1945 deals with
A:-Generic drugs
B:-Prescription drugs
C:-Clinical trial
D:-Medical devices
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question32:-Permanent contraceptive method
A:-Intrauterine devices
B:-Depot formulations
C:-Non-scalpel vasectomy
D:-Menstrual induction
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question33:-An ultra filtrate of plasma formed by the choroid plexus is
A:-Cerebrospinal fluid
B:-Amniotic fluid
C:-Interstitial fluid
D:-Serum
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question34:-Irritant drugs are not given by
A:-Intramuscularly
B:-Topically
C:-Subcutaneously
D:-Intravenously
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question35:-Along with benzoic acid Whitfield’s ointment contains
A:-6% salicylic acid
B:-2% salicylic acid
C:-4% salicylic acid
D:-3% salicylic acid
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question36:-Which among the following is stored in light resistant container ?
A:-Albendazole
B:-Allopurinol
C:-Adrenaline
D:-Alprazolam
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question37:-Which of the following is not an adverse effect of propranolol ?
A:-Lactic acidosis
B:-Depression
C:-Bronchospasm
D:-Hypotension
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question38:-Water soluble portion of tragacanth
A:-Bassorin
B:-Tragacanthin
C:-Alginate
D:-Agaropectin
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question39:-Which among the followings do not have an active metabolite ?
A:-Morphine
B:-Neostigmine
C:-Diazepam
D:-Digitoxin
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question40:-In filtration anesthesia to prolong the duration of action procaine is mixed with
A:-Glycine
B:-Procainamide
C:-Cocaine
D:-Adrenaline
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question41:-According to NDPS Act, 1985 cultivating coca plant or gathering any portion of coca plant is termed as
A:-Production
B:-Illicit traffic
C:-Preparation
D:-Manufacture
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question42:-Macrocytic anemia developed due to the deficiency of intrinsic factor is known as
A:-Pernicious anemia
B:-Magaloblastic anemia
C:-Hypochromic anemia
D:-Sideroblastic anemia
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question43:-Which of the following is used to ligate large blood vessels ?
A:-Aneurism clip
B:-Foley’s catheter
C:-Splint
D:-Umbilical tape
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question44:-Theophylline is a non-competitive inhibitor of
A:-Phosphodiesterase
B:-Peroxidase
C:-Aldehyde dehydrogenase
D:-Carbonic anhydrase
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question45:-Intracellular enzyme which is a combination of heme and protein and act as catalyst in biological oxidation are
termed as
A:-Hemoglobin
B:-Cytochromes
C:-Creatine kinase
D:-Transferrin
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question46:-Aminophylline is a stable mixture of theophylline with which of the following ?
A:-Aminocaproic acid
B:-Amiloride
C:-Ethyl oleate
D:-Ethylene diamine
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question47:-The pharmacokinetic parameter that describes the efficiency of elimination of drug from the body is
A:-Half life
B:-Clearance
C:-Excretion
D:-Metabolism
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question48:-Drug containing saponin glycoside as major constituent
A:-Cascara
B:-Ginko
C:-Brahmi
D:-Quassia
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question49:-Which of the following is an additive drug combination ?
A:-Amlodipine + Atenolol
B:-Histamine + Adrenaline
C:-Sulphamethoxazole + Trimethoprime
D:-Tyramine + MAO inhibitors
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question50:-5-HT antagonist used to control chemotherapy induced nausea and vomiting
A:-Risperidone
B:-Ondansetrone
C:-Cyproheptadine
D:-Clozapine
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question51:-Cardioselective beta blocker
A:-Propranolol
B:-Timolol
C:-Carvedilol
D:-Metoprolol
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question52:-Synthetic Cannabinoid
A:-Methadone
B:-Tramadol
C:-Naloxone
D:-Nabilone
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question53:-Most abundant cation in the extra cellular fluid
A:-Potassium
B:-Calcium
C:-Sodium
D:-Chloride
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question54:-The Medicinal and Toilet Preparations Act came in to force in
A:-1957
B:-1967
C:-1958
D:-1968
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question55:-Class I B antiarrhythmic drug
A:-Disopyramide
B:-Amiodarone
C:-Lidocaine
D:-Verapamil
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question56:-Causative organism of Plague
A:-Arbovirus
B:-Rat flea
C:-Clostridium tetani
D:-Yersinia pestis
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question57:-All enzymes involved in glycolysis are present in
A:-Mitochondria
B:-Blood
C:-Cytosol
D:-Cellwall
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question58:-The normal range of serum potassium level
A:-96-106 mEq/L
B:-1.5-2.2 mEq/L
C:-136-145 mEq/L
D:-3.5-5.0 mEq/L
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question59:-Water purified by distillation or reverse osmosis and meets the specifications for purity as per IP which is free
from pyrogens and not intended to be sterile is
A:-Purified water
B:-Sterile water for injection
C:-Deionized water
D:-Water for injection
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question60:-The desirable level of total serum cholesterol in adults
A:-Less than 200 mg/dL
B:-Less than 240 mg/dL
C:-More than 200 mg/dL
D:-More than 240 mg/dL
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question61:-Which of the following is mainly used as a diuretic ?
A:-Ginseng
B:-Mustard
C:-Ginko
D:-Gokhru
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question62:-Tissue amine widely distributed in plants animals and in the venom of bees and wasps
A:-Serotonine
B:-Tyramine
C:-Histamine
D:-Adrenaline
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question63:-An indication of renal function which is used to estimate glomerular filtration rate is
A:-Serum urea
B:-Serum alkaline phosphatase
C:-Blood urea nitrogen
D:-Serum creatinine
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question64:-Inadequate blood flow to a part of the body secondary to constriction or blockage of the supplying artery
A:-Infarction
B:-Ischemia
C:-Necrosis
D:-Eclampsia
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question65:-Which among the following is an analytical agency constituted for efficient administraiton of D&C Act
A:-Central Drugs Laboratory
B:-Controlling Authority
C:-DTAB
D:-Drugs Consultative Committee
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question66:-A toxoid vaccine is
A:-Detoxicated endotoxin
B:-Detoxicated cellular fraction
C:-Detoxicated exotoxin
D:-Antitoxin
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question67:-The difference that exists between the intake and output of nitrogen both being expressed in terms of grams N
per day is
A:-Blood Urea Nitrogen
B:-Non-Nitrogen Protein
C:-Protein Nitrogen
D:-Nitrogen balance
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question68:-Which of the following is a book of secondary entry ?
A:-Cash book
B:-Two column cash book
C:-Ledger
D:-Journal
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question69:-The ability of sulphides in highly alkaline pH to reduce the disulphide linkage in the aminoacid cysteine is the
principle behind
A:-Sulphur candles
B:-Sulphite preservatives
C:-Sulphide depilatories
D:-Sulphate antidotes
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question70:-Which of the following is deficient in Vitamin D ?
A:-Cod liver oil
B:-Halibut oil
C:-Eggs
D:-Shark liver oil
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question71:-Which of the following monoclonal antibody is fully human origin ?
A:-Daclizumab
B:-Infliximab
C:-Adalimumab
D:-Edrecolomab
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question72:-The assets and liabilities of a business organization is
A:-Profit and loss account
B:-Balance Sheet
C:-Trial balance
D:-Debentures
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question73:-Centrally acting cough suppressant
A:-Ambroxolol
B:-Codeine
C:-Bromhexine
D:-Ammonium bicarbonate
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question74:-Which of the following is preferred for dressing wounds infected with pyogenic bacteria ?
A:-Magsulf
B:-Eusol
C:-AF lotion
D:-Mercurochrome solution
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question75:-The quantity of sodium chloride required to prepare 400 ml of 0.9% solution
A:-2.6 gm
B:-3.25 gm
C:-3.6 gm
D:-2.25 gm
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question76:-Aminoacid present in high concentration in brain tissues
A:-Glutamic acid
B:-Lysine
C:-Arginine
D:-Proline
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question77:-Locally applied protein precipitants with low cell permeability are known as
A:-Epilatories
B:-Astringents
C:-Humactants
D:-Keratolytics
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question78:-Metal cylinders filled with nitrous oxide for hospital use is painted in
A:-Blue
B:-Grey
C:-White
D:-Black
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question79:-Which of the following is not a legal requirement for opening a drug store ?
A:-Location
B:-Minimum space
C:-Drug licence
D:-Store arrangements
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question80:-Lanolin is also known as
A:-Carnauba wax
B:-Anhydrous wool fat
C:-Hydrous wool fat
D:-Spermaceti
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question81:-Common adverse effect of thrombolytics
A:-Bleeding
B:-Unstable angina
C:-Arterial occlusion
D:-Myocardial infarction
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question82:-Citral is the major constituent of
A:-Turpentine oil
B:-Lemon grass oil
C:-Peppermint oil
D:-Cardomom oil
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question83:-The dosage form in which fluid containing the drug is retained in the rectum for the drug to act either locally or
systemically
A:-Retention enema
B:-Suppositories
C:-Evacuant enema
D:-Lotion
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question84:-Semisolid dosage forms with high percentage of insoluble solid medicaments
A:-Creams
B:-Pastes
C:-Gels
D:-Jellies
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question85:-Coriander leaves are rich source of
A:-Vitamin A
B:-Volatile oil
C:-Geraniol
D:-Pinene
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question86:-Convenient dosage form to deliver pellets or granular material orally
A:-Hard gelatin capsule
B:-Soft gelatin capsule
C:-Layered tablets
D:-Compressed tablets
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question87:-In economic order quantity, which of the following should be minimum ?
A:-Ordering cost and carrying cost
B:-Ordering cost
C:-Carrying cost
D:-Ordering quantity
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question88:-Which of the following is an oleo gum resin ?
A:-Myrrh
B:-Storax
C:-Colocynth
D:-Colophony
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question89:-The breakdown of a tablet into smaller particles or granules is known as
A:-Disintegration
B:-Crushing
C:-Dissolution
D:-Granulation
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question90:-The extent to which a patient’s medication taking behavior coincides with the intention of health advice is
known as
A:-Monitoring
B:-Adherence
C:-Drug utilization
D:-Purchasing power
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question91:-Glycoside present in Nux vomica
A:-Strichnine
B:-Loganine
C:-Ecgonine
D:-Quinovine
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question92:-Which of the following uses the violent turbulence of the air and steam to reduce the particle size by inter
particular attrition ?
A:-Cutting mill
B:-Fluid energy mill
C:-Roller mill
D:-Colloid mill
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question93:-Which among the following is a phase II reaction of drug metabolism ?
A:-Oxidation
B:-Conjugation
C:-Reduction
D:-Hydrolysis
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question94:-The equipment used for moist heat sterilization
A:-Hot air oven
B:-Cartridge filter
C:-Autoclave
D:-Cyclone separator
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question95:-Which of the following technique is used to increase the solubility of weak electrolytes and non-polar molecules
by the addition of a water miscible solvent in which the drug has good solubility ?
A:-Complexation
B:-Solubilization
C:-Hydrotrophy
D:-Co solvency
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question96:-The most important influence of temperature on emulsion stability
A:-Creaming
B:-Caking
C:-Cracking
D:-Phase inversion
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question97:-Green vitriol is known as
A:-Copper sulphate
B:-Ferric ammonium citrate
C:-Ferrous sulphate
D:-Ferrous gluconate
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question98:-The approved indication of Lurasidone
A:-Depression
B:-Mania
C:-Parkinsonism
D:-Schizophrenia
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question99:-One fluid ounze volume is equal to
A:-45 ml
B:-60 ml
C:-15 ml
D:-30 ml
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question100:-Boiling water is poured over the drug and allowing to keep in contact with the drug for 15 minutes with
occasional stirring and finally filtered off without pressing the marc. This process is known as
A:-Maceration
B:-Infusion
C:-Percolation
D:-Decoction
Correct Answer:- Option-B