KERALA PSC PHARMACIST GR-II - HEALTH SERVICE
(ONLINE EXAMINATION)
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2015
A:-Pazhani
B:-Mumbai
C:-Pondichery
D:-Kolkata
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question2:-Whose birth anniversary is observed as 'Rashtriya Ekta Diwas'?
A:-Indira Gandhi
B:-Syama Prasad Mukerji
C:-sardar Vallabhai patel
D:-Atal Bihari vajpayee
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question3:-Who along with Sachin tendulkar is inducted recently in Bradman Hall of Fame?
A:-Ricky Ponting
B:-M S Dhoni
C:-Mahela Jayawardene
D:-Steve waugh
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question4:-What is the numerical strength required for a political party in the Lok sabha to get a recognized Leader of opposition?
A:-15% of the total strength of the House.
B:-10% of the total strength of the House
C:-20% of the total strength of the House
D:-Political party with highest number of seats
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question5:-Which of the following is a mismatch.
A:-Naalukettu
B:-Odakkuzhal
C:-Oru Desathinte Katha
D:-Kayar
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question6:-Who among the following Presidents of India was the nominee of Janatha party?
A:-V V Giri
B:-Neelam Sanjiva Reddy
C:-Shankar Dayal Sharma
D:-Zakir Hussain
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question7:-Who is the first Indian recipient of Jawaharlal Nehru Award for International Understanding?
A:-Dr.Rajendra Prasad
B:-Aruna Asafali
C:-Indira Gandhi
D:-Mother Teresa
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question8:-What was the reason for the emergency declared by Indira gandhi?
A:-Indo Pak war
B:-India Chaina war
C:-Financial crisis in the country
D:-Internal disturbances
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question9:-Who was the first president of Travancore Devaswam Board?
A:-Mannath Padmanabhan
B:-K Kelappan
C:-Panampalli Govinda Menon
D:-Kumaranasan
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question10:-'Oru Ozhivu Kaalathu' by P V Bharati Devi is a biography on:
A:-M V Raghavan
B:-P Govinda Pillai
C:-V R Krishna Iyer
D:-A K Gpoalan
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question11:-Which is the largest Lok Sabha Constituency (area wise)
A:-Arunachal West
B:-Barmer
C:-Ladakh
D:-Kutch
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question12:-Which social reformer of Kerala is fondly called as 'Nanu'?
A:-Ayyankali
B:-Chattampi Swami
C:-Sree Narayana Guru
D:-V T Bhattathirippad
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question13:-Kunjan Nambiar is associated with which dance form of Kerala?
A:-Koodiyattam
B:-Koothu
C:-Thullal
D:-kathakali
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question14:-Who is the longest serving M L A of Kerala?
A:-K R Gowri Amma
B:-K M Maani
C:-R.Balakrishna Pillai
D:-V S Achuthanandan
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question15:-Which Indian state celebrates 'Bihu' festival?
A:-Bihar
B:-Assam
C:-Meghalaya
D:-Orissa
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question16:-Which is the world's largest masonry dam?
A:-Hirakud Dam
B:-Bhakra Dam
C:-Srisailam dam
D:-Nagarjuna Sagar Dam
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question17:-Who is the architect of Indian Panjayath Raj?
A:-Balwant Rai Mehta
B:-Dr.Jivraj mehta
C:-Hitendra K Desai
D:-Chimanbai J Patel
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question18:-Who was the teacher of Sree Narayana Guru and Chattampi Swami?
A:-Pandit Karuppan
B:-Ayya Vaikumar
C:-Thycaud Ayya
D:-Kumara Guru
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question19:-'Rajayasamacharam'-the first Malayalam news paper was published from:
A:-kottayam
B:-Mannanam
C:-Illikkunnu
D:-Kollam
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question20:-Johann Ernst Hanxleden is popularly known in Kerala as:
A:-Francis Xavier
B:-Benjamin Baily
C:-Fr.Zucol
D:-Arnos Paathiri
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question21:-Non sugar parts of the glycosides are called
A:-Aglycon
B:-Glycon
C:-Glycogen
D:-Glycol
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question22:-All are Heterocyclic alkaloids except
A:-Nicotine
B:-Strychnine
C:-Ergotamine
D:-Ephedrine
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question23:-Vitamin present in Coenzyme A
A:-Riboflavin
B:-Pyridoxine
C:-Biotin
D:-Pantothenic acid
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question24:-Which among the following is a Non Reducing sugar
A:-Sucrose
B:-Glucose
C:-Maltose
D:-Lactose
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question25:-Latest edition of Indian Pharmacopoeia was published in the year
A:-1996
B:-2014
C:-2010
D:-2007
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question26:-Use of Potassium Iodide in Iodune solution
A:-Increase the solubility of Iodine
B:-Decrease the solubility of Iodine
C:-Reduce the toxicity of Iodine
D:-Improve the apearance of Iodine solution
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question27:-How much of 7 Percentage solution will be required to prepare 250 ml of 1 in 100 Solution
A:-0.026 ml
B:-2.8 ml
C:-7 ml
D:-35.71 ml
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question28:-Term used to describe Partial OR Complete separation of Top or Bottom of the tablet
A:-Lamination
B:-Capping
C:-Picking
D:-Chipping
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question29:-Drug of choice for filariasis
A:-Carbamazepine
B:-Diethyl succimide
C:-Diethyl Carbamazine
D:-Carbimazole
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question30:-Antibiotic which causes Gray Baby Syndrome
A:-Gentamicin
B:-Doxorubicin
C:-Chloramphenicol
D:-Amikacin
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question31:-Acetazolamide inhibits the enzyme
A:-Alcohol dehydrogenase
B:-Aldehyde dehydrogenase
C:-Carbonic anhydrase
D:-pyruvate dehydrogenase
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question32:-Viscosity of Agar solution is due to the presence of
A:-Agarose
B:-Cellulose
C:-Agaropectin
D:-cellobiose
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question33:-Which among the following is not an anti thyroid drug
A:-Carbimazol
B:-Levothyroxine sodium
C:-Propylthiouracil
D:-Iodine
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question34:-Anti estrogen used for the treatment of infertility
A:-Tamoxifen
B:-Ibuprofen
C:-Naproxen
D:-Clomifene
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question35:-Drugs which contain Catechol nucleus
A:-Nor adrenalin
B:-Ephedrine
C:-Phenylephrine
D:-Pseudo ephedrin
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question36:-Hydrous wool fat is known as
A:-Lanolin
B:-Macrogoal
C:-Cholestrol
D:-Lecithin
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question37:-Repacking license are granted in drugs specified in following schedules except
A:-Schedule X
B:-Schedule C & C1
C:-Schedule H
D:-Schedule O
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question38:-Antidot used for the treatment of organo phosphorous poisoning
A:-Physostigmine
B:-Pyridostigmine
C:-Pralidoxime
D:-Pilocarpine
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question39:-Toxic principle present in the castor seed
A:-resino tannic acid
B:-Recinoleic acid
C:-Isorecinoleic acid
D:-Ricin
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question40:-Schedule M1 of Drugs and Cosmetics Act 1940 & Rules 1945 deals with
A:-Allopathic medicines
B:-Homeopathic medicines
C:-Medical devices
D:-Cosmetics
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question41:-Total number of Axial bone in adult human body
A:-126
B:-80
C:-206
D:-202
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question42:-Indian senna obtained from the plant
A:-Cassia angustifolia
B:-Cassia acutifolia
C:-Cassia obovata
D:-Cassia auriculata
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question43:-What is the descriptive name of clotting factor X
A:-Fibrinogen
B:-Labile factor
C:-Prothrombin
D:-Stuart-Prower factor
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question44:-Which among the following is a sterile preparation
A:-Nasal drops
B:-Effervescent granules
C:-Ophthalmic Preparations
D:-Otic Preparations
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question45:-Which among the following drug formulation is required to be stored in refrigerator
A:-Emulsions
B:-Suspensions
C:-Vaccines
D:-Non of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question46:-Which among the following is a liquid alkaloid
A:-Nicotine
B:-Strychnine
C:-Quinine
D:-Colchicine
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question47:-Schedule R of Drugs and Cosmetic Act deals with
A:-Disinfectants
B:-Antiseptics
C:-Mechanical Contraceptives
D:-Dyes,Colours & Pigments
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question48:-Sterilization condition by Steam Sterilization of Injection as per IP
A:-121°C at 15psig for 30 minutes
B:-171°C at 15psig for 1 hour
C:-135°C at 15psig for 15 minutes
D:-134°C at 15psig for 15 minutes
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question49:-One table spoon is equivalent to
A:-10ml
B:-15 ml
C:-20 ml
D:-5 ml
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question50:-Iatrogenic disease means
A:-Drug induced disease
B:-Systemic infections
C:-Physician induced desease
D:-Contagious disease
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question51:-Which among the following is NOT a first line drug for the treatment of Tuberculosis
A:-Rifampicin
B:-Ethionamide
C:-Isoniazide
D:-Ethambutol
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question52:-Which among the following is a first generation Cephalosporin
A:-Cefepime
B:-Cefuroxime
C:-Cefixime
D:-Cephalexin
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question53:-Which of the following is NOT the use of Propranolol
A:-Glaucoma
B:-Cataract
C:-Migraine
D:-Hypertension
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question54:-Vitamin present in the shark liver oil
A:-Vitamin A
B:-Vitamin D
C:-Vitamin K
D:-Vitamin E
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question55:-Who is the Secretary of Pharmacy and Therapeutic Committee
A:-Administrator
B:-Pharmacist
C:-Medical Director
D:-Chief Physician
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question56:-Which among the following drug induce hepatic microsomal enzymes
A:-Isoniazid
B:-Phenylbutazone
C:-Cimetidine
D:-Phenytoin
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question57:-Which among the following preparation is applied to body cavity
A:-Collodion
B:-Liniments
C:-Douches
D:-Paints
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question58:-1mg is equivalent to
A:-1000μg
B:-100μg
C:-10μg
D:-50μg
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question59:-example for preservative added in whole human blood
A:-Phenyl mercuric acetate
B:-Phenyl mercuric nitrate
C:-Phenol
D:-No preservative
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question60:-Meaning of latin term "primo mane"
A:-As directed
B:-Breakfast
C:-During night
D:-Early in the morning
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question61:-A state of decreased responsiveness to the pharmacologic effect of a drug resulting from prior exposure to that drug or to a related drug is called
A:-Drug Tolerance
B:-Drug Habituation
C:-Drug Addiction
D:-Drug Dependence
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question62:-Which one of the following compound is used for the treatment of cyanide poisoning
A:-Sodium nitrate
B:-Sodium Nitrite
C:-Sodium bisulphate
D:-Sodium metabisulphate
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question63:-Siam benzoin differs from Sumatra variety due to the insufficient content of
A:-Benzoic acid
B:-Cinnamic acid
C:-Coniferyl alcohol
D:-Coniferyl benzoate
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question64:-Glycoside present in the Cinchona bark
A:-Quinine
B:-Cinchonidine
C:-Cinchonin
D:-Quinovin
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question65:-Which one of the following is an ingredient of Compound effervescent powder
A:-Bismuth subcarbonate
B:-Antimony potassium tartarate
C:-Sodium potassium tartarate
D:-Sodium antimony gluconate
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question66:-Solution containing 6 %w/v of Hydrogen peroxide corresponding to
A:-5 times its volume of available Oxugen
B:-20 times its volume of available Oxugen
C:-10 times its volume of available Oxugen
D:-15 times its volume of available Oxugen
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question67:-Green Vitriol is
A:-Ferrous sulphate
B:-Zinc sulphate
C:-Copper sulphate
D:-Magnesium sulphate
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question68:-An agent used for gaseous sterilization
A:-Hydrogen sulphide
B:-Nitrous oxide
C:-Methane
D:-Ethylene oxide
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question69:-Which among the following is a substitute of Cinchona
A:-Cinchona succirubra
B:-Cinchona calisaya
C:-Remijia pendunculata
D:-Cinchona officinalis
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question70:-Oxytocic activity of the Ergot is due to the presence of
A:-Ergotamine
B:-Ergometrine
C:-Dihydroergotamine
D:-Lysergic acid diethylamide
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question71:-Which of the following is not an instability problem of emulsion
A:-Creaming
B:-Phase inversion
C:-Cracking
D:-Flashing
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question72:-Which among the following is used as a systemic acidifier
A:-Potassium iodide
B:-Potassium citrate
C:-Ammonium Chloride
D:-Sodium acetate
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question73:-Radioisotope P-32 used for the treatment of
A:-Hyperthyroidism
B:-Carcinoma of bone
C:-Thyroid cancer
D:-Polycythemia vera
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question74:-Which among the following is used as a filtering aid
A:-Calcium carbonate
B:-Hydroxy methyl cellulose
C:-Methyl cellulose
D:-Kaolin
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question75:-Radiopaque contrast media used for the X-ray examination of Gastro intestinal tract
A:-Barium chloride
B:-Barium sulphite
C:-Barium sulphide
D:-Barium Sulphate
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question76:-Which among the following is used to prepare Anti-Rust tablet
A:-Sodium chloride
B:-Sodium sulphate
C:-Sodium nitrite
D:-Sodium metabisulphate
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question77:-Method for mixing potent drug powder with large volume of diluent is
A:-Tumbling
B:-Geometric dilution
C:-Swifting
D:-Levigation
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question78:-Modified Brontagers test are used to identify which type of Anthraquinone glycosides
A:-O-glycosides
B:-N-glycosides
C:-C-glycosides
D:-S-glycosides
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question79:-Cinnamon is marketed in the form of
A:-Compound quills
B:-Double quills
C:-Simple quills
D:-Channelled
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question80:-Heavy and light Magnesium oxides differ in their
A:-Water of hydration
B:-Solubility
C:-Molecular weight
D:-Bulk density
Correct Answer:- Option-D
ion81:-An inherited metabolic disorder Alkaptonuria is due to the lack of enzyme
A:-Phenylalanine hydroxylase
B:-Tyrosine hydroxylase
C:-Homogentisate oxidase
D:-Hydroxy phenylpyruvate hydroxylase
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question82:-Synthetic analogue of Vitamin K
A:-Menadione
B:-Coumarins
C:-Warfarin sodium
D:-Heparin
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question83:-"Caution it is dangerous to take this preparation except under medical supervision" should be included in the label of
A:-Schedule G drugs
B:-Schedule H drugs
C:-Schedule X drugs
D:-Schedule C drugs
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question84:-Plant steroid used as a precursor for the synthesis of cortico steroid
A:-Solanine
B:-Diosgenin
C:-Solanidine
D:-Veratridine
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question85:-The drug which cause Oto toxicity
A:-Azithromycin
B:-Doxycycline
C:-Neomycin
D:-Erythromycin
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question86:-Which among the following Vitamin have a Naphthaquinone ring
A:-Vitamin E
B:-Vitamin K
C:-Vitamin D
D:-Vitamin B12
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question87:-Alcohol present in the Spingolipid
A:-Sphingosine
B:-Sphinganine
C:-Sphingomyleine
D:-Ceramide
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question88:-Which agency advices government and DTAB on issues related to uniform operation of D&C Act throughout the Country
A:-Drug Consultative Committe
B:-Central Drugs Laboratory
C:-Drugs Control Department
D:-Central Drugs Research Institute
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question89:-Devil’s dung is the synonym of
A:-Myrrh
B:-Asafoeitida
C:-Digitalis
D:-Ginseng
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question90:-Disease characterized by increase in the number of platelets in blood
A:-Lymphocytic leukemia
B:-Megaloblastic anemia
C:-Thrombocytopenia
D:-Thrombocythemia
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question91:-Major chemical constituent present in the clove oil
A:-Fenchone
B:-Citral
C:-AnetholC
D:-Eugenol
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question92:-Vitali-Morin test is used to identify
A:-Indole alkaloids
B:-Isoquinoline alkaloids
C:-Tropane alkaloids
D:-Purine Alkaloids
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question93:-Synonym of Chlorinated lime
A:-Sodium hypochlorite
B:-Calcium chloride
C:-Chlorhexinol
D:-Bleaching powder
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question94:-Agar is obtained from the
A:-Green algae
B:-Blue algae
C:-Red algae
D:-Blue green algae
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question95:-Locally applied protein precipitants are called
A:-Astringents
B:-Antiseptics
C:-Disinfectants
D:-Protectives
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question96:-Chemically Paraldehyde is
A:-Sodium-2,2,2-trichloroethyl hydrogen orthophosphate
B:-2,4,6 Trimethyl-1,3,5 trioxane
C:-3,3-Diethyl-5-methyl pipridine-2,4-dione
D:-3-Ethyl-3-phenyl piperidine-2,6 dione
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question97:-Clofibrate is used as a
A:-Lipid lowering agent
B:-Antiarrhythmic drug
C:-Antiinflammtory drug
D:-Antianginal drug
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question98:-Biotin acts as a coenzyme in which type of reactions
A:-Carboxylation
B:-Acetylation
C:-Dehydrogenation
D:-Transamination
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question99:-Diphenhydramine is a derivative of
A:-Ethylene diamine
B:-Phenothiazines
C:-Aminoalkyl ethers
D:-Alkyl amines
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question100:-Heterocyclic ring present in Indomethacin
A:-Imidazole
B:-Indole
C:-Indoline
D:-Quinoline
Correct Answer:- Option-B
