LABORATORY TECHNICIAN GR II – PHARMACY
PROVISIONAL ANSWER KEY
Question Paper Code: 42/2016/OL
Category Code: 074/2014
Exam: Laboratory Technician Gr II – Pharmacy
Medium of Question: English
Date of Test 18-04-2016
Alphacode A
Question1:-Which is the largest coastal lake in India ?
A:-Wular lake
B:-Lake Sukhna
C:-Dal lake
D:-Lake Chilka
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question2:-Alluvial soils are mainly found in
A:-Thar Desert
B:-Plains of Northern India
C:-Deccan Plateau
D:-Chota Nagpur region
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question3:-The National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) was launched in
A:-1990
B:-1992
C:-1995
D:-1997
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question4:-Who was the President of Indian National Congress in the Lucknow Session of 1916 ?
A:-A.C. Majumdar
B:-C. Sankaran Nair
C:-Jawaharlal Nehru
D:-Subhash Chandra Bose
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question5:-Who is the author of the famous work ‘Why Socialism’ ?
A:-S.M. Joshi
B:-Ashok Metha
C:-Jayaprakash Narayan
D:-B.K. Dutt
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question6:-The Indian University Act, 1904 was passed by
A:-Lord Dufferine
B:-Lord Hardinge
C:-Lord Lytton
D:-Lord Curzon
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question7:-Which Five Year Plan is called Mahalanobis model Plan ?
A:-The First Plan
B:-The Second Plan
C:-The Third Plan
D:-The Fifth Plan
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question8:-The Capital City of the Second Chera Empire
A:-Mahodayapuram
B:-Uraiyur
C:-Naura
D:-Ezhimala
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question9:-The Gavi Eco-Tourism Project is in the district of
A:-Kollam
B:-Idukki
C:-Ernakulam
D:-Pathanamthitta
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question10:-‘Nirvritipanchakam’ is a work of
A:-Vaghbadananda
B:-Kumaran Asan
C:-Vaikunta Swamikal
D:-Sree Narayana Guru
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question11:-The Headquarters of Gender Park is at
A:-Calicut
B:-Malappuram
C:-Thiruvananthapuram
D:-Ernakulam
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question12:-The social leader of Kerala who pioneered a movement for democratizing public places and asserting the rights
ad dignity of workers ?
A:-Dr. Palpu
B:-Ayyankali
C:-Kumara Guru
D:-K. Kelappan
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question13:-Which among the following is not associated with Vakkom Moulavi ?
A:-‘Swadeshabhimani’
B:-‘Al-Hilal’
C:-‘Al-Islam’
D:-Travancore Muslim Mahajana Sabha
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question14:-The First General Secretary of SNDP Yogam
A:-Kumaran Asan
B:-N. Krishnan
C:-Sree Narayana Guru
D:-C. Krishnan
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question15:-The historic ‘Ezhava Memorial’ was submitted in
A:-1891
B:-1893
C:-1896
D:-1898
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question16:-Who is the winner of Mahatma Phule Samata Award 2015 ?
A:-Arundhati Roy
B:-Medha Patkar
C:-Mehbuba Mufti
D:-Rickey Kej
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question17:-The director of Malayalam film ‘Ottal’ is
A:-Rajiv Anchal
B:-Jayaraj Rajasekharan Nair
C:-Alphonse Putharen
D:-Jeethu Joseph
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question18:-The first confirmed Zika Virus infection was reported in
A:-Brazil
B:-Chile
C:-Peru
D:-Canada
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question19:-The Nobel Prize winner for literature 2014
A:-Howard Hughes
B:-Paul L. Modrich
C:-Patrick Modiano
D:-Svetlana Alexievich
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question20:-Which country faces the largest share of Syrian request for asylum in Europe ?
A:-Turkey
B:-England
C:-France
D:-Germany
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question21:-Presence of food increases the absorption of
A:-Lovastatin
B:-Fluvastatin
C:-Simvastatin
D:-Atorvastatin
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question22:-In acute overdose of paracetamol elimination half life over 4 hours is associated with
A:-nephrotoxicity
B:-hepatic necrosis
C:-coma
D:-ototoxicity
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question23:-Which of the following drug concentrates in skeletal muscle ?
A:-Digoxin
B:-Atropine
C:-Tetracycline
D:-INH
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question24:-Cetyl trimethyl ammonium bromide is used as
A:-anthelmintic
B:-diagnostic agent
C:-antiseptic
D:-antimicobacterial
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question25:-The bleached form of yellow soft paraffin is
A:-liquid paraffin
B:-mineral oil
C:-hard paraffin
D:-white soft paraffin
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question26:-Protein synthesis takes place in
A:-Ribosomes
B:-Mitichondria
C:-Microsomes
D:-Golgi apparatus
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question27:-Which of the following edible oil contains highest percentage of saturated fatty acids ?
A:-ground nut oil
B:-coconut oil
C:-corn oil
D:-palm oil
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question28:-While taking amiloride hydrochloride the patient should be advised to
A:-take before food
B:-take food rich in potassium
C:-avoid large quantities of food rich in potassium
D:-take food rich in sodium
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question29:-The active metabolite of spironolactone
A:-acrolein
B:-canrenone
C:-prednisolone
D:-cycloguanil
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question30:-Father of chemotherapy
A:-Domagk
B:-Louis Pasteur
C:-Edward Jenner
D:-Paul Ehrlich
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question31:-Widely used substance for the ‘scale preparations’ of iron is
A:-ferric hydroxide
B:-ferric chloride
C:-ferric ammonium citrate
D:-ferrous sulphate
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question32:-Both Vitamin A & D are present in
A:-shark liver oil
B:-sesame oil
C:-gossypol
D:-cod liver oil
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question33:-Vitamin D deficiency in children is manifested as
A:-keratomalacia
B:-ricketsia
C:-rickets
D:-osteomalacia
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question34:-While dispensing amoxycilline patient should be advised to
A:-complete all the prescribed doses
B:-take in empty stomach
C:-take with lime
D:-take with milk
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question35:-Which of the following drug has got high level of first pass metabolism ?
A:-phenobarbitone
B:-tolbutamide
C:-salbutamol
D:-theophylline
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question36:-Which among the following is an ultra short acting barbiturate ?
A:-phenobarbitone
B:-butobarbitone
C:-methohexitone
D:-cyclobarbitone
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question37:-Purest industrial form of iron is
A:-pig iron
B:-wrought iron
C:-cast iron
D:-molten iron
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question38:-Hydrated magnesium silicate is known as
A:-kaolin
B:-bentonite
C:-talc
D:-Fueller’s earth
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question39:-Excess of fluorine in body results in
A:-Dental caries
B:-Goitre
C:-Wilson’s disease
D:-Flurosis
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question40:-The major metabolite of azathioprine
A:-allopurinol
B:-cyclosporine
C:-azidothymidine
D:-mercaptopurine
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question41:-The competitive inhibitor of xanthine oxidase is
A:-hypoxanthine
B:-captopril
C:-phenol
D:-allopurinol
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question42:-Formula used for calculating the dose for children under 12 years
A:-Clark’s formula
B:-Fried’s formula
C:-Barfoed’s formula
D:-Young’s formula
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question43:-Calamine BP is
A:-zinc carbonate
B:-zinc oxide
C:-zinc sulphate
D:-zinc chloride
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question44:-Main constituent of lemon grass oil
A:-limonene
B:-citral
C:-menthol
D:-linalool
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question45:-Bubonic plague is transmitted by
A:-Rat flea
B:-Yersinia pestis
C:-Itch mite
D:-Tsetse fly
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question46:-Which among the following is a local anesthetic ?
A:-halothane
B:-benzocaine
C:-nitrous oxide
D:-thiopentone
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question47:-Which of the following is a centrally acting muscle relaxant ?
A:-chlorzoxazone
B:-dantrolene
C:-quinine
D:-pancuronium
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question48:-The concentration of sugar in simple syrup
A:-67.6 %
B:-66.7 %
C:-77.6 %
D:-76.7 %
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question49:-The element which is not present in insulin is
A:-oxygen
B:-nitrogen
C:-sulphur
D:-phosphorous
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question50:-Water soluble portion of tragacanth
A:-tragacanthin
B:-bassorin
C:-arabin
D:-guaran
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question51:-Identify the killed vaccine among the followng
A:-MMR
B:-DPT
C:-OPV
D:-BCG
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question52:-Which of the following is a propyl amine derivative ?
A:-diphenhydramine
B:-chlorpromazine
C:-chlorpheniramine
D:-dimenhydrinate
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question53:-Antiviral drug used in the treatment of Parkinsonism is
A:-Levodopa
B:-Amantadine
C:-Acyclovir
D:-Bromocriptine
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question54:-Viscous liquid oral preparations used for the relief of cough
A:-linctuses
B:-elixirs
C:-douches
D:-gargles
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question55:-The percentage of cresol present in Lysol is
A:-60 %
B:-40 %
C:-50 %
D:-25 %
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question56:-Jesuit’s bark is known as
A:-cinnamon
B:-asoka
C:-kurchi
D:-cinchona
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question57:-Dryness of the mouth caused by insufficient secretion of saliva is
A:-xanthopsia
B:-xerosis
C:-xerostomia
D:-xerophthalmia
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question58:-Which schedule of D & C act deals with life period of drugs ?
A:-Schedule P
B:-Schedule W
C:-Schedule D
D:-Schedule E
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question59:-Digoxin is predominantly eliminated through
A:-respirator system
B:-digestive system
C:-renal system
D:-skin
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question60:-Which of the following is a water in oil type emulsion ?
A:-castor oil emulsion
B:-cold cream
C:-vanishing cream
D:-liquid paraffin emulsion
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question61:-Carbamide is also known as
A:-biuret
B:-urea
C:-ureides
D:-carbromal
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question62:-Pharmacy Act was passed in the year
A:-1949
B:-1947
C:-1948
D:-1945
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question63:-Antiseptic solution containing bleaching powder is
A:-AF lotion
B:-Magsulf solution
C:-Mercurochrome solution
D:-Eusol
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question64:-While dispensing metronidazole patient should be informed about
A:-avoid alcohol intake
B:-take the drug with meals
C:-reddish discoloration of urine
D:-all the above
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question65:-The antagonist of heparin is
A:-Heparan sulphate
B:-Vitamin K
C:-Warfarin
D:-Protamine sulphate
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question66:-Nasal suppositories are known as
A:-bougies
B:-pessaries
C:-cones
D:-poultices
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question67:-Sulphur analogue of glycerol used as an antidote
A:-dimercaprol
B:-EDTA
C:-desferrioxamine
D:-triacetin
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question68:-The central drugs laboratory is situated at
A:-Mumbai
B:-Kolkatha
C:-Kasauli
D:-Hyderabad
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question69:-Nonhormonal oral contraceptive pills contains
A:-Centchroman
B:-Copper
C:-Oestrogen
D:-Monoxynol-9
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question70:-Therapeutic use of clotrimazole
A:-systemic antibacterial
B:-topical anti fungal
C:-systemic antifungal
D:-topical antibacterial
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question71:-Which among the following is a stool softener ?
A:-liquid paraffin
B:-ispaghula
C:-castor oil
D:-senna
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question72:-The dose of freeze dried BCG vaccine given intra cutaneously is
A:-0.1 mL
B:-0.2 mL
C:-0.02 mL
D:-0.01 mL
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question73:-Unequal distribution of colour on the surface of a coloured tablet is known as
A:-picking
B:-layering
C:-orange peel effect
D:-mottling
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question74:-The principle behind the working of roller mill
A:-compression and pressure
B:-cutting
C:-impact
D:-attrition
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question75:-Scurvy is the deficiency manifestation of
A:-Vitamin D
B:-Vitamin C
C:-Vitamin B
D:-Vitamin A
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question76:-Hypertensive patients taking diclofenac sodium should be advised to
A:-restrict potassium intake
B:-take drug with milk
C:-take drug in empty stomach
D:-restrict salt intake
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question77:-The antimicrobial should be avoid in renal failure is
A:-clarithromycin
B:-nalidixic acid
C:-ciprofloxacin
D:-aztreonam
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question78:-Which among the following is an anti oxidant ?
A:-vanillin
B:-tocopherol
C:-benzoic acid
D:-benzalkonium chloride
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question79:-Elliptically shaped unit dosage form when placed under the eyelid releases drug continuously is known as
A:-Eye drop
B:-Troches
C:-Ocusert
D:-Implant
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question80:-The quantity of sodium chloride required to prepare 400 mL of 0.9 % solution
A:-2.6 g
B:-2.25 g
C:-3.0 g
D:-3.6 g
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question81:-The instrument used for picking sterile instruments
A:-Artery forceps
B:-Alli’s forceps
C:-Cheetle’s forceps
D:-Babcock’s forceps
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question82:-If patient is undergoing a surgery clopidogrel use should be stopped
A:-7 days before surgery
B:-on the day of surgery
C:-2 days before surgery
D:-1 month before surgery
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question83:-Fourth general cephalosporin
A:-cefadroxil
B:-cefoxitin
C:-cefpirome
D:-cefixime
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question84:-A drug is said to be misbranded
A:-substituted by another drug
B:-consists of decomposed substances
C:-not labeled in the prescribed manner
D:-manufactured under the name of another drug
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question85:-Inorganic compound used as an anesthetic
A:-halothane
B:-nitrous oxide
C:-hyperbaric oxygen
D:-nitrogen dioxide
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question86:-Photosensitive pharmaceutical products are stored in glass bottles of
A:-white color
B:-blue color
C:-amber color
D:-yellow color
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question87:-Universal antidote does not contain
A:-tannic acid
B:-activated charcoal
C:-magnesium oxide
D:-sodium sulphate
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question88:-While administering ciprofloxacin the patient is advised to
A:-drink plenty of fluids
B:-avoid taking drug with milk
C:-both 1 & 3
D:-none of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question89:-DOTS programme introduced for the treatment of
A:-malaria
B:-leprosy
C:-polio
D:-tuberculosis
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question90:-Which of the following is used for giving strength to tablets ?
A:-diluents
B:-glidants
C:-granulating agents
D:-binding agents
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question91:-Green vitriol is
A:-ferrous sulphate
B:-copper sulphate
C:-potassium sulphate
D:-malachite green
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question92:-Equipment used for mixing of liquids
A:-tumbler mixer
B:-paddle mixer
C:-air mixer
D:-double cone blender
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question93:-Bile is secreated by
A:-gall bladder
B:-hepatic duct
C:-cystic duct
D:-liver cells
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question94:-Which of the following is not a disaccharide ?
A:-maltose
B:-sucrose
C:-erythrose
D:-lactose
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question95:-Second longest bone in human body
A:-tibia
B:-femur
C:-humerus
D:-fibula
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question96:-The equipment used for moist heat sterilization
A:-oven
B:-autoclave
C:-vacuum dryer
D:-flash sterilizer
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question97:-The functional unit of kidney
A:-nephron
B:-neuron
C:-glomerulus
D:-calyx
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question98:-The immunoglobulin related to hypersensitivity and anaphylaxis
A:-Ig A
B:-Ig M
C:-Ig E
D:-Ig G
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question99:-Increased amount of ketone bodies are excreted in urine in which of the following ?
A:-starvation
B:-diabetes mellitus
C:-pregnancy
D:-all the above
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question100:-The latest edition of Indian Pharmacopoeia published in
A:-2010
B:-2014
C:-2013
D:-2012
Correct Answer:- Option-B
