BSSC 2018: Kara Mishrak (Advt. 12010116), Pharmacy
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BIHAR STAFF SELECTION COMMISSION
VETERINARY COLLEGE CAMPUS. Patna-14
ADV. NO.- 12010116 , KARA MISHRAK
Model Answer
SUBJECT :- PHARMACY.
The model answers of question no.1. To 100. of the test Booklet No. 501393 of ADV.
NO.- 12010116, "Kara Mishrak" are given below.
Q.NO MODEL Q.NO MODEL Q.NO MODEL Q.NO MODEL
ANSWER ANSWER ANSWER ANSWER
1. D 26. C 51. C 76. D
2. A 27. C 52. D 77. C
3. A 28. D 53. B 78. A
4. C 29. C 54. D 79. C
5. A 30. C 55. C 80. D
6. D 31. A 56. A 81. D
7. B 32. C 57. B 82. A
8. C 33. D 58. D 83. A
9. A 34. D 59. D 84. C
10. A 35. D 60. B 85. A
11. A 36. C 61. A 86. D
12. B 37. A 62. B 87. A
13. A 38. C 63. C 88. A
14. D 39. D 64. B 89. D
15. D 40. D 65. C 90. C
16. A 41. A 66. B 91. A
17. D 42. B 67. C 92. B
18. B 43. B 68. A 93. A
19. A 44. A 69. D 94. C
20. B 45. D 70. D 95. D
21. B 46. B 71. C 96. A
22. C 47. A 72. D 97. 0
23. B 48. C 73. B 98. C
24. B 49. D 74. B 99. C
25. C 50. C 75. C 100. C
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TEST BOOKLET NO.
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TIME: 02 Hours 15 Minutes
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\?t-- 1. The valency of carbon is:
(A) 2 (B) 3 (C)5 (D) 4
2. The main adverse effect of Chioramphenicol is:
(A) Gray Baby syndrome (B) Nausea
(C) Alopecia (D) Seizures
3. What organ is responsible for metabolism in the "first pass effect"?
(A) Liver (B) Brain (C) Spleen (D) Heart
4. What is the only movable bone of the skull
(A) Temporal (B) Mai1la (C) Mandible (D) Zygomatic
5. Unequal distribution of color on a tablet, refers to:
(A) Mottling (B) Capping (C) Sck1. ig (D) Picking
• 6. Physical and chemical changes or-reactions that occur withinthe. body are collectively known
as:
(A) Physiology (B) Assimilation (C) Excretion (D) Metabolism
Type-I diabetes is treated by:
(A) Biguanides (B) Insulin preparations
(C) Suiphonyl ureas (D) None of the above
& Schedule C and C1 deals with:
(A) GLP (B) GMP (C) Biologicals (D) Poisons
9 Hydroxyapatite is found in:
(A) Teeth (B) Blood (C) Hair (Dj Skin
10. Which of the following is not an antitubercular drug?
(A) Chloramphemcol (B) Cycloserme
(C) Ethambutol (D) Ethionamide
11. Chlordiazepoxide is:
(A) Sedative (B) Antacid (C) Oxirne •: . (.D)• Nitro derivative
12. The Education Regulations for D. Pharnt Course have been framed by. :
(A) State Pharmacy Council
(B) Pharmacy Council of India
(C) Directorate of Technical Education
(D) All India Council for Technical Education
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13. Keratinisfoundin:
(A) Hair (B) Skin (C) Teeth (D) Blood
14. The stability of suspensions can be evaluated by:
(A) Re-dispersibility (B) Degree of flocculation
(C) Sedimentation volume (D) All of the above
15. A plant based anticancer agent is
(A) Atropine (B) Digoxin (C) Arte:r . iesin :(D) Vinbiastin
16. Preterm birth, also known as premature birth, is the birth f a baby at fewer than
weeks gestational age.
(A) 28 - 37 (B) 33 - 38 (C) 30 - 39 (D) 23
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m 17. Potassium permanganate can be standardized using :.
> (A) sulphuric acid (B) hydrochloric acid
1 (C) sodium hydroxide (D) oxalic add
18. Chicken pox vaccine is also known as:
(A) Rotavirus vaccine (B) Varicella virus vaccine
(C) Vaccinia (D) DPT vaccine
19. The "Saheli" oral contraceptive contains:
(A) Non-steroidal compound (B) Estrogen
(C) Estrogen and progestin (D) None of the bove
20. These powders resist compression:
(A) Crystallines (B) Amorphous (C) :B9t (D). None
21. Which of the following provides the greatest surface area for gas exchange?
(A) Respiratory bronchioles (B) Alveoli
(C) Bronchial tree (D) Alveolar duct
22. Friabilator is operated at:
(A) 100 RPM (B) 75 RPM (C) 25 RPM (D) 50 RPM
23. The largest collection of lymphatic tissue in the adult body is located in the:
(A) Liver (B) Spleen (C) Thymus (D) Tonsils
24. When the body is placed in the anatomical position, which of the followirg is not true?
(A) The face is forward (B) The palms are facing backward
(C) The body is erect (D) The arms are at the sides
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25. Which of the following is a part of the nervous system?
(A) nephron (B) spleen (C) neuron (D) alveoli
26. The following is an example of antihypertensive agent:
(A) Cetrizine (B) Chioramphenicol
(C) Captopril (D) Gatifloxacin
27. The following is tamper resistant:
(A) Glass bottles (B) Plastic tubes
(C) Blister packaging (D) None
28. When the nature of poisoning is not known, the following is given:
(A) Systemic antidote (B) Chemical antidote
(C) Mechanical antidote (D) Universal antidote
29. Thiamine is also known as:
(A) Vit. B12 (B) Vit. B2 (C) Vit. B1 (D) vit; B6
30. Patient counseling is done by:
(A) dispensing pharmacist (B) pathologist
(C) clinical pharmacist (D) none of the above
31. The determination of SGPT and SGOT is done to:
(A) Determine liver function (B) Determine kkfrtey fü±iction
(C) Determine lung function (D) None of these
32. The first and most widely used disintegrant in tablet formulation is:
(A) MCC (B) Lactose (C) Starch (D) Dextrose
33. The lung capacity can be determined using:
(A) Hygrometer (B) Sphygmomanometer
(C) Stethoscope (D) Spirometer
34. Large molecular weight drugs cannot be given through this route
(A) IV (B) topical (C) oral (D) transdermal
35. Fever can be caused by:
(A) Draize (B) Isomet (C) Ames (D) Pyrogen
36. Candjda injections can be treated with:
(A) Cephalexin (B) Cetrimide
(C) Nystatin (D) None of the above
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37. Tetracyline cannot be given with
(A) milk (B) juice (C) water (D) honey
38. These are essential ingredients of ophthalmic preparations:
(A) buffers (B) preservatives (C) both (D) none
39. 'Depot therapy' is possible with route of administiation.
(A) oral (B) Ttbpical (C) intravenous . . (D) intramuscular
40. These preparations must not be applied to broken skin:
(A) Ointments (B) Pastes (C) Creams (D) Liniments
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41. Tissues such as cornea, conjunctiva, aqueous. humor, iris, ciliary body and lens make up
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(C) Both anterior and posterior (D) The middle eye
42. Rheumatoid arthritis is a disease of.:
(A) Dermatological system (B) Musculoskeletal system
(C) Gastro Intestinal Tract (D) Hematological system
43. The cardiac cycle has stages.
(A) five (B) seven (C) four . (D) six
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44. Tender and quotations are part of:
(A) Drug purchase (B) Radio pharmacy
(C) Drug distribution (D) Clinical pharmacy
45. Which of the following is not an antibiotic?
(A) ampidilhin (B) doxycycline (C) azithromyciii (D) amantadine
46. Medicated Powders often contain.:
(A) iodine (B) talc (C) bentonite (D) cellulose
47. In the preparation of ointment, bases generally used are:
(A) hydrocarbons (B) lotions
(C) liniments (D) none of the above
48. The blood pressure can be measured by:
(A) Stethoscope (B) Hygrometer
(C) Sphygmomanometer (D) Spirometer
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49. Body's non-specific defences include:
(A) Natural killer cells (B) Inflammation
(C) Skin (D) Allof the above
50. Vaccines contain:
(A) Attenuated dead microorganisms (B) Attenuated live microorganisms
(C) Both the above (D) None of the above
51. The substances that removes flatulence are called:
(A) Antidotes (B) Demuiscents (C) Car.minatives (D) Antacids
52. A hand sanitizer or hand antiseptic is a based hand hygiene agent.
(A) Water (B) Mannitol (C) Gas (D) Alcohol
53. The disintegration time for sugar coated• tablet is, at least more than normal.
(A) 75 Minutes (B) 30 Minutes (C) 60: Minutes (D) 45 Minutes
54. The latest edition of Indian Pharmacopoeia was published in:
(A) 1999 (B) 2017 (C) 2016 (D) 2018
55. Acetaminophen is also called:
(A) Aspirin (B) Indomethacin (C) Paraçetamol (D) Ibuprofen
56. The following is a penicillin group antibiotic:
(A) Ampicilhin (B) Gentamycin (C) Nalidixic acid (D) Cephalexin
57. Aromatic waters are used as:
(A) lubricant (B) pharmaceutical aid
(C) disintegrant (D) none of the above
58. Which of the following diseases is due to a loss of bone density?
(A) Osteoarthritis (B) Progeria (C) Narcolepsy (D) Osteoporosis
59. Kjeldahls method of protein estimation is done with the help of the following:
(A) Titration (B) Digestion (C) Distillation (D) All the above
60. HLB system ranges from:
(A) 10-15 (B) 0-20 (C) 1-18 (D) 1-25
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61. Of the following, which medication would most likely be prescribed to increase bloo
coagulation?
(A) Vitamin K (B) Clopidogrel
(C) Warfarin (D) Hydrochiorathiazide
62, An anti-dysenteric drug from plant origin is:
(A) Vincristin (B) Ipecacuanha
(C) Tolu balsam (D) Senna
63. The filtration in the kidneys occurs in the:
(A) Proximal tubule (B) Distal tubule (C) Glomeru.lus (D) Loop of Henle
64. Glycogen is a:
(•A) vitamin (B) polysaccharide (C) protein (D) nucleic acid
65. A plant based antimalarial agent is:
(A) .Atropine (B) Vinbiastin (C) Artemisin (D) Digoxin
66. Which of the following is an anti-adherent for tablets?
(A) Mineral Oil (B) Magnesium stearate
(C) Lactose (D) PEG
67. Ayurvedic Awalehas are:
(A) Powders (B) Liquids (C). Semisolids (D) Solids
68. Atmospheric pressure is important in the process of:
(A) Breathing (B) Blood flow (C) Micturition (D) Reproduction
69. The bark of 1aijuna' is used as:
(A) Hepatoprotective (B) Antacid
(C) Aphrodisiac (D) Cardiotomc
70. Schedule Y deals with:
.(A) manufacture (B) equipment (C) packaging (D) clinical trials
71. The following is a defect of tablets:
(A) Separating (B) Rat-holing
(C) Double impression (D) Caking
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Which of the following is used asa preservative in ophthalmic prèaations?
72.
(A) Phenol (B) Benzoic acid
(C) Chiorocresol (D) BenzalkoniUm chloride
73. The limit test of lead is done using:
(B) Dithizone
(A) Acetic acid
Thioglycolic acid
(C) Phenol red
74. Enteric coating is achieved by using: (D) HPMC
(B) CAP (C) Povidine
(A•CMC
75. Normal saline is:
(A) Any Concentration (B) 100% NaCi
(C) 0.9% NaCl (D)5%NaCl
76. Jnimtmi.zation schedules for infants and a child does not include:
(A) Diphtheria vaccine (B) PneurnocoCcal conjugate.
(C) Rotavirus vaccine (D) Rabies vaccine
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77. The wall of the heart consists of
(B) Four (C) Three (D) Two
(A) One
78. The following is an example of cardiac glycosides: (D) Quercetin
(A) Digitoxin (B) Sennoside A (C) Salicin
79. Beta oxidation is involved in the metabolism of:
(A) amino acids (B) carbohydrates
(C) lipids (D) none
80. CatgutisatyPe0f:
(A) secondary dressing (B) ligature
(C) primary dressing (D) suture
81. Pus formation happens in:
(A) Turbinoplasty •(B) Neoplasty
(C) Septoplasty (D) Septicaemia
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82. Valproic acid is a drug from this category:
(A) AnticonvulsantS (B) Analgesics
(C) Antidepressants (D) HepatoprotectiveS
83. Moisture cannot pass through:
(A) glass (B) asbestos (C) paper
84. Metal containers cannot be used for pharmaceutical:
(A) Suspensions (B) Tablets (C) lñjectibles
85. Limit test of iron is performed using:
(A) thioglycolic acid (B) glyceraldehyd e
(C) ethylene glycol (D) glycolic acid
86. Water attack test is done in this type of glass:
(A) treated soda lime glass (B) general purpose soda Ii
(C) borosilicate glass (D) all the above
87. Cotrimoxazole is a combination of:
(A) Trimethoprim and SulphamethoxazOle
(B) Thiopental and Ketoconazole
(C) Theophylline and Fluconazole
(D) Thiacetazone and Itraconazole
88. The normal pH of human blood is:
(A) 7.35 to 7.45 (5) 7.0 (C) 7.75 to 7.85
89. This is not a technique of sterilization:
(A) Tyndallization (B) Pasteurization
(C) Filteration (D) Putting under s
90. In pastes, the concentration of insoluble powder substances is
(A) 50% - 100% (B) 20% - 50%
(C) 50% - 75% (D) None of the above
91. The system of medicine which revolves around vat, pitt, kaph is
(A) Ayurvedic (B) Unarii (C) Allopathy
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92. The organism responsible for peptic ulcers is:
(A) Proteus morganii (B) Helicobacter pylon
(C) Escherichia coil (D) Staphylococcus aureus
93. This act aims at raising the status of pharmacy profession in India:
(A) Pharmacy Act (B) Drugs and Cosmetics Act
(D) Code of Ethics Act
(C) DPCO
94. In the preparation of cold creams, bases generally used are:
(A) Oil in water type bases (B) Hydrocarbon bases
(C) Water in oil type bases (D) None. .of the above
95. Oxytocin is secreted by: (D) Pituitaiy gland
(A) Pancreas (B) Thyroid gland (C) Ovaries
96. The following disease has been eradicated from the world: (D) Clii pox
(A) Smallpox (B) Birdflu (C) Polio
97. cyanocobalamine is also known as: (D) VIL B1-
(A) Vit. K (B) Vit. D (C) Vit. A
98. The following is not a bacterial disease: (D) Cholera
(B) Typhoid (C) Cataract
(A) Plague
99. LyophilisatiOn is used for:
(A) size separation (B) size reduction
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(D) none of the above
(C) drying
100. Flower of Sulfur isa:
(A) antiparasitic (B) scabicide
(C) both of the above (D) none of the above
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