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DSSSB Pharmacist 2014: Previous Year Paper

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1

Tipu Sultan died fighting the English forces under

  1. ((a))

    Lord Cornwallis

  2. ((b))

    Lord Wellesly

  3. ((c))

    Lord Dalhousie

  4. ((d))

    Lord Hastings

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Answer: ((a))

Lord Cornwallis

2

The administration of the English East India Company in India came to an end in

  1. ((a))

    1857

  2. ((b))

    1858

  3. ((c))

    1862

  4. ((d))

    1892

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Answer: ((a))

1857

3

From the evolutionary point of view, which one of the following is closer to man?

  1. ((a))

    Dolphin

  2. ((b))

    Flying fish

  3. ((c))

    Shark

  4. ((d))

    Tortoise

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Answer: ((a))

Dolphin

4

Which one of the following metals is found in "Plaster of Paris ?

  1. ((a))

    Calcium

  2. ((b))

    Magnesium

  3. ((c))

    Potassium

  4. ((d))

    Sodium

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Answer: ((a))

Calcium

5

From which year did Saka era begin?

  1. ((a))

    78 B.C.

  2. ((b))

    78 A.D.

  3. ((c))

    178 A.D.

  4. ((d))

    278 A.D.

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Answer: ((a))

78 B.C.

6

The ratio of pure gold in 18 carat gold is

  1. ((a))

    60%

  2. ((b))

    75%

  3. ((c))

    80%

  4. ((d))

    90%

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Answer: ((a))

60%

7

Major harmful gas emitted by automobile vehicles which causes air pollution is

  1. ((a))

    Carbon monoxide

  2. ((b))

    Methane

  3. ((c))

    Carbon dioxide

  4. ((d))

    Ozone gas

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Answer: ((a))

Carbon monoxide

8

A man with colour blindness will see red as

  1. ((a))

    Yellow 

  2. ((b))

    Blue

  3. ((c))

    Green

  4. ((d))

    Violet

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Answer: ((a))

Yellow 

9

Which of the following is not a foreign bank working in India?

  1. ((a))

    HSBC

  2. ((b))

    Barclays

  3. ((c))

    Standard chartered

  4. ((d))

    Yes Bank

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Answer: ((a))

HSBC

10

Commercially, sodium bicarbonate is known as

  1. ((a))

    Washing soda

  2. ((b))

    Baking soda

  3. ((c))

    Bleaching powder

  4. ((d))

    Soda ash

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Answer: ((a))

Washing soda

11

The headquarters of Asian Development Bank is located in

  1. ((a))

    Jakarta

  2. ((b))

    Singapore

  3. ((c))

    Bangkok

  4. ((d))

    Manila

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Answer: ((a))

Jakarta

12

Mr. Manohar Lal Khattar was sworn in as the 10th Chief Minister of

  1. ((a))

    Maharashtra

  2. ((b))

    Punjab

  3. ((c))

    Haryana

  4. ((d))

    Jammu and Kashmir

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Answer: ((a))

Maharashtra

13

Man Booker Prize 2014 is won by _______ author Mr. Richard Flanagan.

  1. ((a))

    Australian

  2. ((b))

    British

  3. ((c))

    Japanese

  4. ((d))

    Indian

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Answer: ((a))

Australian

14

In the Miss World 2014 contest held in London on 14-12-2014, Rolene Strauss of ______ won the title "Miss World 2014".

  1. ((a))

    Italy

  2. ((b))

    South Africa

  3. ((c))

    U.S.A

  4. ((d))

    Germany

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Answer: ((a))

Italy

15

The Vice President of India is elected by 

  1. ((a))

    Members of Lok Sabha

  2. ((b))

    Members of Rajya Sabha

  3. ((c))

    Members of both Houses of Parliament

  4. ((d))

    Member of all State Legislature

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Answer: ((a))

Members of Lok Sabha

16

The names of the four sons of Mahatma Gandhi are Harilal, Manilal, Ramdas and

  1. ((a))

    Arun

  2. ((b))

    Tushar

  3. ((c))

    Rajmohan

  4. ((d))

    Devdas

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Answer: ((a))

Arun

17

Expansion of PTI is

  1. ((a))

    Proper Trade Institution 

  2. ((b))

    Press Trust of India

  3. ((c))

    People's Trade Industry

  4. ((d))

    Personal Trust of India

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Answer: ((a))

Proper Trade Institution 

18

How many letters of the English alphabet (capitals) appear same when looked at in a mirror ?

  1. ((a))

    9

  2. ((b))

    10

  3. ((c))

    11

  4. ((d))

    12

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Answer: ((a))

9

19

Which one of the following planets has largest number of satellites or moons ?

  1. ((a))

    Jupiter

  2. ((b))

    Mars 

  3. ((c))

    Saturn

  4. ((d))

    Venus

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Answer: ((a))

Jupiter

20

Which of the following awards is given by UNESCO to those who popularise use of science in life? 

  1. ((a))

    Booker Prize

  2. ((b))

    Magsaysay Award

  3. ((c))

    Kalinga Award

  4. ((d))

    Kalidas Samman

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Answer: ((a))

Booker Prize

21

If X and Y are brothers, Z is the sister of X, P is the brother of Q and Q is the daughter of Y, then how is X related to P?

  1. ((a))

    Brother

  2. ((b))

    Brother-in-law

  3. ((c))

    Aunt 

  4. ((d))

    Uncle

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Answer: ((a))

Brother

22

  1. ((a))

    19

  2. ((b))

    23

  3. ((c))

    25

  4. ((d))

    31

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Answer: ((a))

19

23

2, 3, 6, 11, 18, ?

  1. ((a))

    25

  2. ((b))

    27

  3. ((c))

    29

  4. ((d))

    31

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Answer: ((a))

25

24

The number of terms between 11 and 100 which are divisible by 7 but not by 3

  1. ((a))

    08

  2. ((b))

    09

  3. ((c))

    27

  4. ((d))

    28

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Answer: ((a))

08

25

Among 5 friends, Meena is taller than Neela but not as tall as Prema, Asha is taller than Sapna but not as tall as Neela. In this group who is the shortest?

  1. ((a))

    Meena

  2. ((b))

    Prema

  3. ((c))

    Neela 

  4. ((d))

    Sapna

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Answer: ((a))

Meena

26

Let a number with three digits has for its middle digit the sum of the other two digits. Then this number is a multiple of

  1. ((a))

    11

  2. ((b))

    10

  3. ((c))

    18

  4. ((d))

    50

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Answer: ((a))

11

27

Choose the one which does not belong to the group of the other three.

  1. ((a))

    Uttarakhand

  2. ((b))

    Meghalaya

  3. ((c))

    Srinagar 

  4. ((d))

    Jharkhand

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Answer: ((a))

Uttarakhand

28

Choose the one which does not belong to the group of the other three.

  1. ((a))

    27

  2. ((b))

    8

  3. ((c))

    125

  4. ((d))

    100

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Answer: ((a))

27

29

Choose the one which does not belong to the group of the other three.

  1. ((a))

    Discovery of India

  2. ((b))

    Indian Express

  3. ((c))

    Times of India

  4. ((d))

    Deccan Herald

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Answer: ((a))

Discovery of India

30

Choose the one which does not belong to the group of the other three.

  1. ((a))

    Eagle

  2. ((b))

    Parrot

  3. ((c))

    Snake

  4. ((d))

    Peacock

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Answer: ((a))

Eagle

31

PBKT : QCLU :: MDAY : ?

  1. ((a))

    QCBZ

  2. ((b))

    NKAZ

  3. ((c))

    DECZ

  4. ((d))

    NEBZ

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Answer: ((a))

QCBZ

32

A, B, C, D, E, F are sitting in a circle facing the centre. C is sitting diametrically opposite to D who is the neighbour of A and F. E is sitting immediately to the right of C who is sitting to the right of B. Who is sitting second to the right of D?

  1. ((a))

    E

  2. ((b))

    B

  3. ((c))

    C

  4. ((d))

    A

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Answer: ((a))

E

33

If '-' means '×', '×' means '-', '+' means '÷' and '÷' means '+',

16 × 6 - 2 ÷ 18 + 3 = ?

  1. ((a))

    10

  2. ((b))

    12

  3. ((c))

    8

  4. ((d))

    16

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Answer: ((a))

10

34

18* 2 * 4 * 5 which alternative substitutes the stars?

  1. ((a))

    +, -, × 

  2. ((b))

    -, =, × 

  3. ((c))

    ÷, =, +

  4. ((d))

    ×, =, -

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Answer: ((a))

+, -, × 

35

Which of the following words cannot be formed using the letters of the word STUMBLE?

  1. ((a))

    MULE

  2. ((b))

    TUBE

  3. ((c))

    MELT

  4. ((d))

    ABLE

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Answer: ((a))

MULE

Directions: S is shorter than K but taller than R. M is the tallest. A is a little shorter than K and a little taller than S.

36

Who is the shortest ?

  1. ((a))

    S

  2. ((b))

    A

  3. ((c))

    K

  4. ((d))

    R

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Answer: ((a))

S

37

If they stand in order of their heights. then who is in the middle?

  1. ((a))

    A

  2. ((b))

    M

  3. ((c))

    S

  4. ((d))

    K

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Answer: ((a))

A

38

A and B is a married couple. X and Y are sisters. X is the sister of A. How is Y related to B?

  1. ((a))

    Brother-in-law

  2. ((b))

    Sister-in-law

  3. ((c))

    Mother-in-law

  4. ((d))

    None of these

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Answer: ((a))

Brother-in-law

39

Nithin starts from his house and walks 200 metres East and then goes North for 80 metres, then West for 40 metres and finally South for 80 metres and stops there. How far is he from his house?

  1. ((a))

    100 m

  2. ((b))

    150 m

  3. ((c))

    160 m

  4. ((d))

    80 m

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Answer: ((a))

100 m

40

Pick the odd one out

  1. ((a))

    16-40

  2. ((b))

    20-50

  3. ((c))

    22-55

  4. ((d))

    12-28

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Answer: ((a))

16-40

41

√3 = 1.732, 12\sqrt{12} = ?

  1. ((a))

    6.928

  2. ((b))

    3.464

  3. ((c))

    4.524

  4. ((d))

    5.732

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Answer: ((a))

6.928

42

If log 2 = 0.2614, log 3 = 0.3521, log 6 = ?

  1. ((a))

    0.0920

  2. ((b))

    0.6135

  3. ((c))

    1.2614

  4. ((d))

    1.3521

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Answer: ((a))

0.0920

43

(122−82)1020×2=?\rm \frac{(12^2-8^2)10}{20\times 2}=?

  1. ((a))

    20

  2. ((b))

    2

  3. ((c))

    10

  4. ((d))

    12

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Answer: ((a))

20

44

? % of 150 + 250 = 280

  1. ((a))

    20

  2. ((b))

    30

  3. ((c))

    25

  4. ((d))

    10

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Answer: ((a))

20

45

Naveen has to leave office exactly after 20 minutes to exactly catch a train which leaves station at 6.40 p.m. and it is 5.45 p.m. now. How much time does it take to travel from office to the station ?

  1. ((a))

    55 minutes

  2. ((b))

    1 hour

  3. ((c))

    35 minutes

  4. ((d))

    30 minutes

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Answer: ((a))

55 minutes

46

By how much is 11% of 22.2 less than 10% of 24.4?

  1. ((a))

    0.2

  2. ((b))

    0.02

  3. ((c))

    -0.002

  4. ((d))

    0.00002

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Answer: ((a))

0.2

47

Raju deposited Rs. 7,800 in fixed deposit which will earn him 10% simple interest. After every second year he will convert his interest earnings into deposits. How much will he get as interest in the fourth year?

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 1,038

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 780

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 3,432

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 936

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Answer: ((a))

Rs. 1,038

48

How many diagonals can be drawn in regular polygon with 9 sides?

  1. ((a))

    27

  2. ((b))

    36

  3. ((c))

    30

  4. ((d))

    None of these

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Answer: ((a))

27

49

A bag contains 4 red and 3 blue balls. If two balls are drawn from this bag at random, what is the probability that they are of different colour?

  1. ((a))

    27\frac{2}{7}

  2. ((b))

    47\frac{4}{7}

  3. ((c))

    37\frac{3}{7}

  4. ((d))

    57\frac{5}{7}

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Answer: ((a))

27\frac{2}{7}

50

Naveen travels 6 km to the North. From there 4 km to the East. From then 3 km to the South. How far is he now from his starting point?

  1. ((a))

    3 km

  2. ((b))

    4 km

  3. ((c))

    5 km

  4. ((d))

    6 km

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Answer: ((a))

3 km

51

If 24 men take 15 days to finish a work by working 5 hours a day, how many men are necessary to finish the same work in 12 days by working 6 hours a day?

  1. ((a))

    25

  2. ((b))

    24

  3. ((c))

    20

  4. ((d))

    26

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Answer: ((a))

25

52

If 2a = 3b, 4b = 5c, a : c = ?

  1. ((a))

    3 : 4

  2. ((b))

    3 : 5

  3. ((c))

    15 : 8

  4. ((d))

    4 : 3

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Answer: ((a))

3 : 4

53

If the mean of 6, 4, 7, x and 10 is 8, find x.

  1. ((a))

    12

  2. ((b))

    13

  3. ((c))

    14

  4. ((d))

    15

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Answer: ((a))

12

54

If the surface area of a sphere is 612 cm2 find its volume.

  1. ((a))

    1500 cm3

  2. ((b))

    1473131473\frac{1}{3} cm3

  3. ((c))

    1437131437\frac{1}{3} cm3

  4. ((d))

    1347131347\frac{1}{3} cm3

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Answer: ((a))

1500 cm3

55

(xm+n)m−n.(xn+p)n−p.(xp+m)p−m=?\rm (x^{m+n})^{m-n}.(x^{n+p})^{n-p}.(x^{p+m})^{p-m}=?

  1. ((a))

    1

  2. ((b))

    0

  3. ((c))

    x

  4. ((d))

    xm+n+p

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Answer: ((a))

1

56

How much should a man invest in Rs. 50 shares selling at Rs. 60 to obtain an annual income of Rs. 900, if the dividend declared is 15% ?

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 7,000

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 7,500

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 7,100

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 7,200

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Answer: ((a))

Rs. 7,000

57

If 2 sin θ = √3, cos θ = ?

  1. ((a))

    √2

  2. ((b))

    12\frac{1}{2}

  3. ((c))

    √3

  4. ((d))

    13\frac{1}{\sqrt3}

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Answer: ((a))

√2

58

PA and PB are the tangents drawn to a circle from an external point P. If PA = AB, find APB

  1. ((a))

    90°

  2. ((b))

    45°

  3. ((c))

    60°

  4. ((d))

    30°

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Answer: ((a))

90°

59

If Σn = 36, find n

  1. ((a))

    9

  2. ((b))

    8

  3. ((c))

    6

  4. ((d))

    10

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Answer: ((a))

9

60

Find the LCM of 23,56,16\frac{2}{3}, \frac{5}{6}, \frac{1}{6}

  1. ((a))

    13\frac{1}{3}

  2. ((b))

    512\frac{5}{12}

  3. ((c))

    25\frac{2}{5}

  4. ((d))

    103\frac{10}{3}

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Answer: ((a))

13\frac{1}{3}

61

समान अर्थ को देने वाले शब्द को चनुकर लिखिएः

चंद्रमा

  1. ((a))

    चाँदनी

  2. ((b))

    शशि

  3. ((c))

    कौमुदी

  4. ((d))

    चंद्रिका

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Answer: ((a))

चाँदनी

62

समान अर्थ को देने वाले शब्द को चनुकर लिखिएः

तालाब

  1. ((a))

    तड़ाग

  2. ((b))

    आकाश

  3. ((c))

    पानी

  4. ((d))

    कांतार

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Answer: ((a))

तड़ाग

63

समान अर्थ को देने वाले शब्द को चनुकर लिखिएः

मदिरा

  1. ((a))

    मंदिर

  2. ((b))

    मद्य

  3. ((c))

    बसंत

  4. ((d))

    दुनिया

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Answer: ((a))

मंदिर

64

समान अर्थ को देने वाले शब्द को चनुकर लिखिएः

हाथी

  1. ((a))

    पाणि

  2. ((b))

    कर

  3. ((c))

    हस्ती

  4. ((d))

    हस्त

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Answer: ((a))

पाणि

65

इनके विरोधार्थक पद चनुकर लिखिएः

राग

  1. ((a))

    निराग

  2. ((b))

    द्वेष

  3. ((c))

    सुराग

  4. ((d))

    पराग

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Answer: ((a))

निराग

66

इनके विरोधार्थक पद चनुकर लिखिएः

स्वाधीन

  1. ((a))

    पराधीन

  2. ((b))

    अधीन

  3. ((c))

    दुराधीन

  4. ((d))

    परधीन

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Answer: ((a))

पराधीन

67

इनके विरोधार्थक पद चनुकर लिखिएः

सदुपयोग

  1. ((a))

    दुरपरयोग

  2. ((b))

    दुरुपयोग

  3. ((c))

    अपयोग

  4. ((d))

    उपयोग

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Answer: ((a))

दुरपरयोग

68

इनके विरोधार्थक पद चनुकर लिखिएः

अर्पण

  1. ((a))

    ग्रहण

  2. ((b))

    अनर्पण

  3. ((c))

    अनार्पण

  4. ((d))

    सुपर्ण

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Answer: ((a))

ग्रहण

69

इनके विरोधार्थक पद चनुकर लिखिएः

अनुकूल

  1. ((a))

    सुकूल

  2. ((b))

    प्रतिकूल

  3. ((c))

    अनानूकूल

  4. ((d))

    प्रतीकूल

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Answer: ((a))

सुकूल

70

विजातीय शब्दों को चुनकर लिखिएः

  1. ((a))

    राम

  2. ((b))

    कृष्ण

  3. ((c))

    गोविन्द

  4. ((d))

    कोयल

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Answer: ((a))

राम

71

विजातीय शब्दों को चुनकर लिखिएः

  1. ((a))

    गंगा

  2. ((b))

    कृष्णा

  3. ((c))

    नर्मदा

  4. ((d))

    कैलास

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Answer: ((a))

गंगा

72

1121\frac{1}{2} को हिन्दी में कहते हैं-

  1. ((a))

    डेढ़

  2. ((b))

    एक और आधा

  3. ((c))

    पौने दो

  4. ((d))

    ढाई

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Answer: ((a))

डेढ़

73

भाईबहन में ______ समास है।

  1. ((a))

    द्विगु

  2. ((b))

    द्वंद्व

  3. ((c))

    कर्मधारय

  4. ((d))

    बहुव्रीहि

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Answer: ((a))

द्विगु

74

'दीवार' शब्द में ______ मात्रायें है。

  1. ((a))

    पाँच

  2. ((b))

    तीन

  3. ((c))

    चार

  4. ((d))

    दो

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Answer: ((a))

पाँच

75

"हवा से बाते करना" मुहावरे का अर्थ है-

  1. ((a))

    आराम करना

  2. ((b))

    आराम न लेना

  3. ((c))

    तेज़ दौड़ना

  4. ((d))

    हवा खाना

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Answer: ((a))

आराम करना

76

'खाना' शब्द का प्रेरणार्थक रुप है-

  1. ((a))

    खिलना

  2. ((b))

    खिलान

  3. ((c))

    खिलाना

  4. ((d))

    खेलना

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Answer: ((a))

खिलना

77

इनमें से शुद्ध वाक्य है-

  1. ((a))

    बच्चा अपनी पिता से रुपये माँगता है।

  2. ((b))

    बच्चा अपने पिता से रुपये माँगता है।

  3. ((c))

    बच्चा अपना पिता से रुपये माँगता है। 

  4. ((d))

    बच्चा अपने पिता रुपये माँगता है।

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

बच्चा अपनी पिता से रुपये माँगता है।

निर्देश: निम्नलिखित गद्यांश को पढ़कर नीचे दिये प्रश्नों का सही उत्तर चुनकर लिखिए:

एक गाँव की सड़क के बीच में एक पत्थर गिरा हुआ था। वहाँ से गुजरनेवाले कई लोग उससे ठोकर खाकर आगे बढ़ जाते थे। मगर वह पत्थर को हटाने का विचार किसी ने नहीं किया। एक दिन एक बुढ़िया ने उसे रास्ते से हटाया। उस बुढ़िया को उस पत्थर के नीचे गड़ी एक गठरी मिली जिस में काफी धन था। साथ ही उसमें एक चिट्टी भी थी उसमें लिखा था- मेहनत का फल कभी व्यर्थ नहीं होता।

78

गाँव के सड़क के बीच _____ गिरा हुआ था।

  1. ((a))

    फूल

  2. ((b))

    हार

  3. ((c))

    पत्थर

  4. ((d))

    घंटा

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

फूल

79

रास्ते में गुजरनेवाले लोग _____ जाते थे।

  1. ((a))

    पत्थर को बीच से हटाकर

  2. ((b))

    पत्थर से ठोकर खाकर आगे

  3. ((c))

    पत्थर को देखकर

  4. ((d))

    पत्थर को मारकर

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Answer: ((a))

पत्थर को बीच से हटाकर

80

बुढिया को पत्थर के नीचे, ______ मिली।

  1. ((a))

    गड़ी एक धनवाली गठरी

  2. ((b))

    एक सोने का हार

  3. ((c))

    एक हीरे का हार

  4. ((d))

    अशर्फियाँ

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

गड़ी एक धनवाली गठरी

Directions : Read the passage and answer the question based on it.

When I saw that picture of a cottage on top of a hill, I was extremely happy. I was young then and thought that some day I will also have a place like that to live in. Many years have passed since and the dream-house is still far away. In fact it has become rather dull and faded in the memory. I never talked about it to anybody, because I was afraid people would laugh at me. Creative writers should consider themselves lucky if they are able to get food, clothes and some kind of shelter.

81

The cottage became dull in the author's memory. The reason being that

  1. ((a))

    he was getting old

  2. ((b))

    his sight had become weak

  3. ((c))

    he had started looking for a bigger house

  4. ((d))

    he had realised, that it was out of his reach

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

he was getting old

82

The author was happy to see the picture of a cottage on a hill-top because

  1. ((a))

    It was a lovely sight

  2. ((b))

    it reminded him of his early childhood days

  3. ((c))

    he had spent sometime in such cottages in his past life

  4. ((d))

    he wished to own such a cottage

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

It was a lovely sight

83

Why was the author not able to own a cottage?

  1. ((a))

    he had no money to be able to buy one

  2. ((b))

    no such cottage was available

  3. ((c))

    such cottages are seen only in pictures

  4. ((d))

    they are located too far away from towns

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

he had no money to be able to buy one

84

Direction You are required to rearrange the parts labelled P, Q, R and S to produce the correct sentence. Choose the correct sequence.

I have

P : any fragrance

Q : and more penetrating

R : never come across

S : that is more beautiful

  1. ((a))

    PQRS

  2. ((b))

    SRQP

  3. ((c))

    RPQS

  4. ((d))

    RPSQ

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

PQRS

85

Direction You are required to rearrange the parts labelled P, Q, R and S to produce the correct sentence. Choose the correct sequence.

P: come to have a look at the girl

Q: the party that had

R: his eldest sister and a lawyer friend of theirs

S: consisted of the boy's parents

  1. ((a))

    QSRP

  2. ((b))

    QPSR

  3. ((c))

    QRSP

  4. ((d))

    QRPS

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

QSRP

86

Direction You are required to rearrange the parts labelled P, Q, R and S to produce the correct sentence. Choose the correct sequence.

P: the postman

Q: brings letters

R: relatives and friends

S: from far off

  1. ((a))

    PQRS

  2. ((b))

    PQSR

  3. ((c))

    RSPQ

  4. ((d))

    PRQS

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

PQRS

87

Direction: Identify the error if any in (A), (B), (C) part of the sentence. If there is no error, your answer is (D).

He ought not have (A)/done such a (B)/ filthy thing (C)./ No error (D)

  1. ((a))

    A

  2. ((b))

    B

  3. ((c))

    C

  4. ((d))

    D

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

A

88

Direction: Identify the error if any in (A), (B), (C) part of the sentence. If there is no error, your answer is (D).

He could succeed (A)/in catching the ball (B) before it reaches the boundary line (C)./ No error (D)

  1. ((a))

    A

  2. ((b))

    B

  3. ((c))

    C

  4. ((d))

    D

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

A

89

Direction: Identify the error if any in (A), (B), (C) part of the sentence. If there is no error, your answer is (D).

Never once (A)/I have seen (B)/such a beautiful sight (C)./ No error (D)

  1. ((a))

    A

  2. ((b))

    B

  3. ((c))

    C

  4. ((d))

    D

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

A

90

Direction : Choose the word which is nearest in meaning to the given word.

NOVICE

  1. ((a))

    lavish

  2. ((b))

    beginner

  3. ((c))

    close

  4. ((d))

    meagre

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

lavish

91

Direction : Choose the word which is nearest in meaning to the given word.

ACQUITTED

  1. ((a))

    sentenced

  2. ((b))

    punished

  3. ((c))

    freed

  4. ((d))

    convicted

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

sentenced

92

Direction : Choose the word which is most opposite in meaning to the given word

Narrow

  1. ((a))

    wide

  2. ((b))

    stretched

  3. ((c))

    dirty

  4. ((d))

    narrow

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

wide

93

Direction : Choose the word which is most opposite in meaning to the given word

PROMOTE

  1. ((a))

    discourage

  2. ((b))

    aid

  3. ((c))

    elevate

  4. ((d))

    raise

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

discourage

94

Direction : Fill in the blanks with appropriate alternative.

An exhibition ______ the new trends in lighting was held in Bangalore.

  1. ((a))

    on

  2. ((b))

    of

  3. ((c))

    into

  4. ((d))

    for

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

on

95

Direction : Fill in the blanks with appropriate alternative.

No doubt he has achieved much, but I cannot give him credit for all that he boasts ______

  1. ((a))

    for

  2. ((b))

    of

  3. ((c))

    to

  4. ((d))

    with

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

for

96

Direction : Fill in the blanks with appropriate alternative.

Many areas of the city were _____ into darkness for several hours.

  1. ((a))

    spread

  2. ((b))

    merged

  3. ((c))

    plunged

  4. ((d))

    deep

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

spread

97

Past participle of "steal" is

  1. ((a))

    stole 

  2. ((b))

    stolen

  3. ((c))

    stolan

  4. ((d))

    steel

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Answer: ((a))

stole 

98

"He is speaking".

The tense of the verb in the above sentence is

  1. ((a))

    present indefinite

  2. ((b))

    present perfect 

  3. ((c))

    present continuous

  4. ((d))

    past perfect

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

present indefinite

99

Name of the kind of gender of "desk" is

  1. ((a))

    Neuter gender

  2. ((b))

    Masculine gender

  3. ((c))

    Feminine gender

  4. ((d))

    Common gender

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Neuter gender

100

Plural of "ox" is

  1. ((a))

    oxes

  2. ((b))

    ox

  3. ((c))

    oxen

  4. ((d))

    oxus

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

oxes

101

What does "pharmacokinetics" include?

  1. ((a))

    Pharmacological effects of drugs 

  2. ((b))

    Unwanted effects of drugs

  3. ((c))

    Chemical structure of a medicinal agent

  4. ((d))

    Distribution of drugs in the organism

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Pharmacological effects of drugs 

102

Pharmacodynamics involves the study of following

  1. ((a))

    Mechanisms of drug action 

  2. ((b))

    Biotransformation of drugs in the organism

  3. ((c))

    Distribution of drugs in the organism

  4. ((d))

    Excretion of drug from the organism

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Mechanisms of drug action 

103

What does the term bioavailability" mean?

  1. ((a))

    Plasma protein binding degree of substance

  2. ((b))

    Permeability through the brain- blood barrier

  3. ((c))

    Fraction of an uncharged drug reaching the systemic circulation

  4. ((d))

    Amount of a substance in urine relative to the initial dose

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Plasma protein binding degree of substance

104

What is the important characteristic of the intramuscular route of drug administration?

  1. ((a))

    Only water solutions can be injected

  2. ((b))

    Oily solutions can be injected

  3. ((c))

    Opportunity of hypertonic solution injections

  4. ((d))

    The action develops slower, than at oral administration

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only water solutions can be injected

105

Elimination rate constant (Kelim) is defined by the following parameter

  1. ((a))

    Rate of absorption

  2. ((b))

    Maximal concentration of a substance in plasma

  3. ((c))

    Highest single dose

  4. ((d))

    Half life (t 1⁄2)

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rate of absorption

106

"Affinity" is a measure of

  1. ((a))

    Drug's binding to plasma proteins

  2. ((b))

    Drug's binding to a receptor 

  3. ((c))

    Inhibiting potency of a drug 

  4. ((d))

    Bioavailability of a drug

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Drug's binding to plasma proteins

107

What term is used to describe a more gradual decrease in responsiveness. to a drug, taking days or weeks to develop ?

  1. ((a))

    Refractoriness

  2. ((b))

    Cumulative effect

  3. ((c))

    Tolerance

  4. ((d))

    Tachyphylaxis

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Refractoriness

108

Characteristic unwanted reaction which isn't related to a dose or to a pharmacodynamic property of a drug is called

  1. ((a))

    Idiosyncrasy

  2. ((b))

    Hypersensitivity

  3. ((c))

    Tolerance

  4. ((d))

    Teratogenic action

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Idiosyncrasy

109

Which one of the following groups is responsible for the duration of the local anesthetic action?

  1. ((a))

    Intermediate chain 

  2. ((b))

    Lipophylic group

  3. ((c))

    lonizable group

  4. ((d))

    All of the above

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Intermediate chain 

110

Indicate the local anesthetic, which is used for spinal anesthesia

  1. ((a))

    Tetracaine 

  2. ((b))

    Cocaine

  3. ((c))

    Dibucaine

  4. ((d))

    Bupivacaine

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Tetracaine 

111

Which of the following local anesthetics is called a universal anesthetic?

  1. ((a))

    Procaine

  2. ((b))

    Ropivacaine

  3. ((c))

    Lidocaine

  4. ((d))

    Etidocaine

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Procaine

112

Indicate a reversible cholinesterase inhibitor

  1. ((a))

    Isoflurophate

  2. ((b))

    Carbochol

  3. ((c))

    Physostigmine

  4. ((d))

    Parathion

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Isoflurophate

113

Parasympathomimetic drugs cause

  1. ((a))

    Bronchodilation

  2. ((b))

    Mydriasis

  3. ((c))

    Bradycardia

  4. ((d))

    Constipation

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Bronchodilation

114

Which of the following direct-acting cholinomimetics has the shortest duration of action?

  1. ((a))

    Acetylcholine

  2. ((b))

    Methacholine

  3. ((c))

    Carbachol

  4. ((d))

    Bethanechol

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Acetylcholine

115

Indicate the skeletal muscle relaxant, which is a depolarizing agent

  1. ((a))

    Vencuronium

  2. ((b))

    Scopolamine

  3. ((c))

    Succinylcholine

  4. ((d))

    Hexamethonium

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Vencuronium

116

Atropine is frequently used prior to administration of inhalant anesthetics to reduce

  1. ((a))

    Muscle tone

  2. ((b))

    Secretions

  3. ((c))

    Nausea and vomiting

  4. ((d))

    Appetite

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Muscle tone

117

Which of the following drugs is useful in the treatment of Parkinson's disease?

  1. ((a))

    Benztropine

  2. ((b))

    Edrophenium

  3. ((c))

    Succinylcholine

  4. ((d))

    Hexamethonium

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Benztropine

118

Which of the following agents is used as an inhalation drug in asthma ?

  1. ((a))

    Atropine

  2. ((b))

    Ipratropium

  3. ((c))

    Lobeline 

  4. ((d))

    Homatropine

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Atropine

119

Which is effective in the treatment of mushroom poisoning?

  1. ((a))

    Pralidoxime

  2. ((b))

    Pilocarpine

  3. ((c))

    Neostigmine

  4. ((d))

    Atropine

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Pralidoxime

120

Indicate muscles, which are more resistant to block and recover more rapidly

  1. ((a))

    Hand

  2. ((b))

    Leg

  3. ((c))

    Neck

  4. ((d))

    Diaphragm

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Hand

121

Which of the following drugs causes bronchodilation without significant cardiac stimulation?

  1. ((a))

    Isoprenaline

  2. ((b))

    Terbutaline

  3. ((c))

    Xylometazoline

  4. ((d))

    Methoxamine

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Isoprenaline

122

Indicate the sympathomimetic agent, which is combined with a local anesthetic to prolong the duration of infiltration nerve block

  1. ((a))

    Epinephrine

  2. ((b))

    Xylometazoline

  3. ((c))

    Isoproterenol 

  4. ((d))

    Dobutamine

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Epinephrine

123

Indicate the agent of choice in the emergency therapy of anaphylactic shock

  1. ((a))

    Methoxamine

  2. ((b))

    Terbutaline

  3. ((c))

    Norepinephrine

  4. ((d))

    Epinephrine

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Methoxamine

124

Indicate the adrenoreceptor antagonist drug, which is a rauwolfia alkaloid

  1. ((a))

    Prazosin

  2. ((b))

    Propranolol

  3. ((c))

    Reserpine

  4. ((d))

    Phentolamine

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Prazosin

125

Hypnotic drugs are used to treat

  1. ((a))

    Psychosis

  2. ((b))

    Sleep disorders

  3. ((c))

    Narcolepsy

  4. ((d))

    Parkinsonian disorders

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Psychosis

126

Which of the following hypnotics is preferred in patients with limited hepatic function?

  1. ((a))

    Zolpidem

  2. ((b))

    Amobarbital

  3. ((c))

    Flurozepam 

  4. ((d))

    Pentobarbital

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Zolpidem

127

Which of the following barbiturates is an ultra-short-acting drug?

  1. ((a))

    Secobarbital

  2. ((b))

    Amobarbital

  3. ((c))

    Thiopental

  4. ((d))

    Phenobarbital

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Secobarbital

128

The most effective drug for stopping generalized tonic clonic, status epilepticus in adults is

  1. ((a))

    Lamotrigine

  2. ((b))

    Ethosuximide

  3. ((c))

    Diazepam

  4. ((d))

    Zonisamide

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Lamotrigine

129

The most dangerous effect of antiseizure drugs after large overdoses is

  1. ((a))

    Respiratory depression

  2. ((b))

    Gastrointestinal irritation

  3. ((c))

    Alopecia

  4. ((d))

    Sedation

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Respiratory depression

130

Which of the following neurotransmitters is involved in Parkinson's disease?

  1. ((a))

    Acetylcholine

  2. ((b))

    Glutamate

  3. ((c))

    Dopamine

  4. ((d))

    All of the above

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Acetylcholine

131

Indicate the drug that induces Parkinsonian syndromes

  1. ((a))

    Chlorpromazine

  2. ((b))

    Diazepam

  3. ((c))

    Triazolam

  4. ((d))

    Carbamazepine

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Chlorpromazine

132

Which of the following agents is an inhibitor of aldehyde dehydrogenase?

  1. ((a))

    Fomepizole

  2. ((b))

    Ethanol

  3. ((c))

    Disulfiram

  4. ((d))

    Naltrexone

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Fomepizole

133

The drug which decreases craving for alcohol or "high" pleasurable effect that comes with renewed drinking is

  1. ((a))

    Disulfiram

  2. ((b))

    Amphetamine

  3. ((c))

    Naltrexone

  4. ((d))

    Diazepam

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Disulfiram

134

The combination of disulfiram and ethanol leads to accumulation of

  1. ((a))

    Formaldehyde

  2. ((b))

    Acetate

  3. ((c))

    Formic acid

  4. ((d))

    Acetaldehyde

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Formaldehyde

135

Which of the following agents may be used as an antidote for ethylene glycol and methanol poisoning?

  1. ((a))

    Apomorphine

  2. ((b))

    Fomepizole

  3. ((c))

    Selegilin

  4. ((d))

    Amphetamine

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Apomorphine

136

Narcotics analgesics should 

  1. ((a))

    Relieve severe pain

  2. ((b))

    Induce loss of sensation

  3. ((c))

    Reduce anxiety and exert a calming effect

  4. ((d))

    Induce a stupor or somnolent state

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Relieve severe pain

137

Which of the following opioid analgesics is used in obstetric labor?

  1. ((a))

    Fentanyl

  2. ((b))

    Pentazocine

  3. ((c))

    Meperidine

  4. ((d))

    Buprenorphine

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Fentanyl

138

Which of the following opioid analgesics is used in the treatment of acute pulmonary edema ? 

  1. ((a))

    Morphine

  2. ((b))

    Codeine

  3. ((c))

    Naloxone

  4. ((d))

    Loperamide

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Morphine

139

Which of the following non-narcotic agents is salicylic acid derivative?

  1. ((a))

    Phenylbutazone

  2. ((b))

    Ketamine

  3. ((c))

    Aspirin

  4. ((d))

    Tramadol

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Phenylbutazone

140

Indicate the non-narcotic analgesic, which lacks an anti-inflammatory effect

  1. ((a))

    Naloxone

  2. ((b))

    Paracetamol

  3. ((c))

    Metamizole

  4. ((d))

    Ecospirin

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Naloxone

141

Neuroleptics are used to treat

  1. ((a))

    Neurosis

  2. ((b))

    Psychosis

  3. ((c))

    Narcolepsy

  4. ((d))

    Parkinsonilan disorders

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Neurosis

142

Parkinsonian symptoms and tarditive dyskinesia are caused by blockade dopamine in

  1. ((a))

    The nigrostriatal system

  2. ((b))

    The mesolimbic system

  3. ((c))

    The mesofrontal system

  4. ((d))

    The tuberoinfundibular system

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

The nigrostriatal system

143

Which of the following antipsychotic drugs is typical ?

  1. ((a))

    Clozapine

  2. ((b))

    Quetiapine

  3. ((c))

    Haloperidol

  4. ((d))

    Olanzapine

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Clozapine

144

Lithium carbonate is useful in the treatment of

  1. ((a))

    Petit mal seizures

  2. ((b))

    Bipolar disorder

  3. ((c))

    Neurosis

  4. ((d))

    Trigeminal neuralgia

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Petit mal seizures

145

Which of the following agents is related to tricyclic antidepressants?

  1. ((a))

    Nefazodon

  2. ((b))

    Amitriptyline

  3. ((c))

    Fluoxetine

  4. ((d))

    Isocarboxazid

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Nefazodon

146

The therapeutic response to antidepressant drugs is usually over a period of

  1. ((a))

    2-3 days

  2. ((b))

    2-3 weeks

  3. ((c))

    24 hours

  4. ((d))

    2-3 month

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2-3 days

147

"Crack" is a derivative of

  1. ((a))

    Opium

  2. ((b))

    LSD

  3. ((c))

    Cocaine

  4. ((d))

    Cannabis

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Opium

148

Which of the following agents is related to hallucinogens ?

  1. ((a))

    Morphine

  2. ((b))

    LSD

  3. ((c))

    Cocaine

  4. ((d))

    Opium

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Morphine

149

Which of the following agents is related to cannabis?

  1. ((a))

    Heroin

  2. ((b))

    Ecstasy

  3. ((c))

    Hashish

  4. ((d))

    Crack

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Heroin

150

Indicate the anesthetic, which is used intravenously

  1. ((a))

    Propofol

  2. ((b))

    Halothane

  3. ((c))

    Desflurane

  4. ((d))

    Nitrous oxide

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Answer: ((a))

Propofol

151

Which of the following drugs is proteolytic enzyme?

  1. ((a))

    Potassium iodide

  2. ((b))

    Desoxyribonuclease

  3. ((c))

    Carbocysteine

  4. ((d))

    Acetylcysteine

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Answer: ((a))

Potassium iodide

152

Indicate the drug belonging to proton pump inhibitors

  1. ((a))

    Pirenzepine

  2. ((b))

    Ranitidine

  3. ((c))

    Omeprazole

  4. ((d))

    Trimethaphan

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Answer: ((a))

Pirenzepine

153

Indicate the drug that cause metabolic alkalosis

  1. ((a))

    Sodium bicarbonate

  2. ((b))

    Cimetidine

  3. ((c))

    Pepto-Bismol

  4. ((d))

    Carbenoxolone

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Answer: ((a))

Sodium bicarbonate

154

The mechanism of stimulant purgatives is

  1. ((a))

    Increasing the volume of non- absorbable solid residue

  2. ((b))

    Increasing motility and secretion

  3. ((c))

    Altering the consistency of the feces

  4. ((d))

    Increasing the water content

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Answer: ((a))

Increasing the volume of non- absorbable solid residue

155

Indicate the drug which increases absorption of iron from intestine

  1. ((a))

    Cyanocobalamin

  2. ((b))

    Folic acid

  3. ((c))

    Ascorbic acid

  4. ((d))

    Erythropoetin

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Answer: ((a))

Cyanocobalamin

156

An adverse effect of oral iron therapy is

  1. ((a))

    Anemia

  2. ((b))

    Thrombocytopenia

  3. ((c))

    Headache

  4. ((d))

    Constipation

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Answer: ((a))

Anemia

157

Pernicious anemia is developed due to deficiency of

  1. ((a))

    Erythropoetin

  2. ((b))

    Vitamin B12

  3. ((c))

    Iron

  4. ((d))

    Vitamin B6

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Answer: ((a))

Erythropoetin

158

Pick out the drug belonging to anticoagulants of direct action 

  1. ((a))

    Aspirin 

  2. ((b))

    Heparin

  3. ((c))

    Dicumarol

  4. ((d))

    Phenprocoumon

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Answer: ((a))

Aspirin 

159

Which of the following drugs belongs to coumarin derivatives?

  1. ((a))

    Clopidogrel

  2. ((b))

    Enoxaparin

  3. ((c))

    Dalteparin

  4. ((d))

    Warfarin

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Answer: ((a))

Clopidogrel

160

Which drug is a selective beta-1 agonist ? 

  1. ((a))

    Digoxin

  2. ((b))

    Dobutamine

  3. ((c))

    Amrinone 

  4. ((d))

    Dopamine

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Answer: ((a))

Digoxin

161

Drugs most commonly used in chronic heart failure are

  1. ((a))

    Cardiac glycosides

  2. ((b))

    Diuretics

  3. ((c))

    Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors

  4. ((d))

    All the above

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Answer: ((a))

Cardiac glycosides

162

Which drug is a Class II antiarrhythmic drug?

  1. ((a))

    Flecainide

  2. ((b))

    Propranolol

  3. ((c))

    Lidocaine

  4. ((d))

    Verapamil

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Answer: ((a))

Flecainide

163

Which drug is used in treating supraventricular tachycardias?

  1. ((a))

    Digoxin

  2. ((b))

    Dobutamine

  3. ((c))

    Amrinone

  4. ((d))

    Dopamine

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Answer: ((a))

Digoxin

164

Duration of nitroglycerin action (sublingual) is 

  1. ((a))

    10-30 minutes

  2. ((b))

    6-8 hours

  3. ((c))

    3-5 minutes

  4. ((d))

    1.5-2 hours

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Answer: ((a))

10-30 minutes

165

Which of the following antianginal agents is a calcium channel blocker?

  1. ((a))

    Nitroglycerin

  2. ((b))

    Dipyridamole

  3. ((c))

    Minoxidil

  4. ((d))

    Nifedipine

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Answer: ((a))

Nitroglycerin

166

This drug reduces blood pressure by acting on vasomotor centers in the CNS

  1. ((a))

    Labetalol

  2. ((b))

    Clonidine

  3. ((c))

    Enalapril

  4. ((d))

    Nifedipine

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Answer: ((a))

Labetalol

167

Pick out the drug-an alpha and beta adrenoreceptors blocker

  1. ((a))

    Labetalol

  2. ((b))

    Verapamil

  3. ((c))

    Nifedipine

  4. ((d))

    Metoprolol

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Answer: ((a))

Labetalol

168

Which drug is a directly acting vasodilator

  1. ((a))

    Labelalol

  2. ((b))

    Clonidine

  3. ((c))

    Enalapril

  4. ((d))

    Nifedipine

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Answer: ((a))

Labelalol

169

Identify the diuretic agent which is having a potent and rapid effect

  1. ((a))

    Furosemide

  2. ((b))

    Spironolactone

  3. ((c))

    Dichlothiazide

  4. ((d))

    Indapamide

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Answer: ((a))

Furosemide

170

Choose the positive inotropic drug of non-glycoside structure

  1. ((a))

    Digitoxin

  2. ((b))

    Digoxin

  3. ((c))

    Dobutamine

  4. ((d))

    Strophanthin

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Answer: ((a))

Digitoxin

171

The following Ergot derivative is used for treatment of acute migraine attack

  1. ((a))

    Paracetamol

  2. ((b))

    Sumatriptan

  3. ((c))

    Ergotamine

  4. ((d))

    Metoclopramide

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Answer: ((a))

Paracetamol

172

Select an endocrine drug which is a steroidal derivative

  1. ((a))

    Gonadorelin

  2. ((b))

    Insulin

  3. ((c))

    Levothyroxine

  4. ((d))

    Hydrocortisone

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Answer: ((a))

Gonadorelin

173

Indications of vasopressin are following

  1. ((a))

    Diabetes mellitus

  2. ((b))

    Hypertension

  3. ((c))

    Pituitary diabetes insipidus

  4. ((d))

    Incompleted abortion

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Answer: ((a))

Diabetes mellitus

174

Which of the following hormones is produced by the thyroid gland?

  1. ((a))

    Thyroid-stimulating hormone

  2. ((b))

    Thyrotropin-releasing hormone

  3. ((c))

    Triiodothyronine

  4. ((d))

    Thyroglobulin

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Answer: ((a))

Thyroid-stimulating hormone

175

Which of the following oral hypoglycaemic drugs stimulates both synthesis and release of insulin from beta islet cells ?

  1. ((a))

    Glibenclamide

  2. ((b))

    Phenformin

  3. ((c))

    Buformine

  4. ((d))

    Metformin

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Answer: ((a))

Glibenclamide

176

Which of the following glucocorticoids is a long-acting drug?

  1. ((a))

    Prednisolon

  2. ((b))

    Dexamethasone 

  3. ((c))

    Triamcinolone

  4. ((d))

    All of the above

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Answer: ((a))

Prednisolon

177

Which of histamine H1 antagonists is noted for the serotonin-blocking effect?

  1. ((a))

    Brompheniramine

  2. ((b))

    Cyproheptadine

  3. ((c))

    Suprastine

  4. ((d))

    Dimedrol

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Answer: ((a))

Brompheniramine

178

The indication for interferon alpha administration is

  1. ((a))

    Hepatitis C virus infection

  2. ((b))

    Kaposi's sarcoma

  3. ((c))

    Condyloma

  4. ((d))

    All of the above

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Answer: ((a))

Hepatitis C virus infection

179

Select a fat-soluble vitamin

  1. ((a))

    Ascorbic acid

  2. ((b))

    Tocopherol

  3. ((c))

    Thiamine

  4. ((d))

    Riboflavin

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Answer: ((a))

Ascorbic acid

180

Dermatitis, diarrhoea and dementia are characteristics of

  1. ((a))

    Dry beriberi

  2. ((b))

    Pyridoxine deficiency

  3. ((c))

    Scurvy

  4. ((d))

    Pellagra

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Answer: ((a))

Dry beriberi

181

Loosening of teeth, gingivitis and hemorrhage occur in the deficiency of

  1. ((a))

    Vitamin K

  2. ((b))

    Vitamin B1

  3. ((c))

    Vitamin B6

  4. ((d))

    Vitamin C

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Answer: ((a))

Vitamin K

182

Which of the following enzymes has fibrinolytic activity?

  1. ((a))

    Papsin

  2. ((b))

    Urokinase

  3. ((c))

    L-asparaginase

  4. ((d))

    Lydaze

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Answer: ((a))

Papsin

183

This drug both inhibits an enzyme and indirectly enhances clearance of low density lipoproteins (LDL)

  1. ((a))

    Cholestyramine 

  2. ((b))

    Lovastatin

  3. ((c))

    Nicotinic acid

  4. ((d))

    Probucol

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Answer: ((a))

Cholestyramine 

184

Which of the following drugs used in the treatment of gout has as its primary effect the reduction of uric acid synthesis?

  1. ((a))

    Allopurinol

  2. ((b))

    Sulfinpyrazone

  3. ((c))

    Colchicine

  4. ((d))

    Indomethacin

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Answer: ((a))

Allopurinol

185

Side effect of calcitonin is

  1. ((a))

    Hypercalcemia

  2. ((b))

    Metastatic calcifications

  3. ((c))

    Tetany

  4. ((d))

    GI toxicity

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Answer: ((a))

Hypercalcemia

186

Recommended fluoride daily allowance is

  1. ((a))

    1.5-4 mg

  2. ((b))

    600-900 g

  3. ((c))

    25 g

  4. ((d))

    350-400 mg

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Answer: ((a))

1.5-4 mg

187

The drug acts in the distal convoluted tubule

  1. ((a))

    Loop diuretics

  2. ((b))

    Thiazide diuretics

  3. ((c))

    Potassium-sparing diuretics 

  4. ((d))

    Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors

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Answer: ((a))

Loop diuretics

188

The drug is usually given in combination with a thiazide diuretic 

  1. ((a))

    Acetazolamide (Diamox)

  2. ((b))

    Furosemide (Lasix)

  3. ((c))

    Hydrochlorothiazide (Hydrodiuril)

  4. ((d))

    Amiloride (Midamor)

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Answer: ((a))

Acetazolamide (Diamox)

189

Identify the drug belonging to antibiotics-tetracyclines

  1. ((a))

    Doxycycline

  2. ((b))

    Streptomycin 

  3. ((c))

    Clarithromycin

  4. ((d))

    Amoxacillin

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Answer: ((a))

Doxycycline

190

Antibiotic inhibiting bacterial RNA synthesis is

  1. ((a))

    Erythromycin

  2. ((b))

    Rifampin

  3. ((c))

    Chloramphenicol

  4. ((d))

    Imipinem

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Answer: ((a))

Erythromycin

191

Choose the drug belonging to antibiotics-aminoglycosides

  1. ((a))

    Erythromycin

  2. ((b))

    Gentamycin

  3. ((c))

    Vancomycin

  4. ((d))

    Polymyxin

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Answer: ((a))

Erythromycin

192

Which of the following drugs is used for candidiasis treatment?

  1. ((a))

    Griseofulvin

  2. ((b))

    Nitrofungin

  3. ((c))

    Myconazol

  4. ((d))

    Streptomycin

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Answer: ((a))

Griseofulvin

193

Mechanism of Streptomycin action is through inhibition of

  1. ((a))

    Cell wall synthesis

  2. ((b))

    Protein synthesis

  3. ((c))

    RNA and DNA synthesis 

  4. ((d))

    Cell membranes permeability

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Answer: ((a))

Cell wall synthesis

194

The drug of choice for syphilis treatment is

  1. ((a))

    Gentamycin

  2. ((b))

    Penicillin

  3. ((c))

    Chloramphenicol

  4. ((d))

    Doxycycline

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Answer: ((a))

Gentamycin

195

The drug used for malaria chemoprophylaxis and treatment

  1. ((a))

    Chloroquine

  2. ((b))

    Quinidine

  3. ((c))

    Quinine

  4. ((d))

    Sulfonamides

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Answer: ((a))

Chloroquine

196

Choose the drug used for amoebiasis treatment

  1. ((a))

    Nitrofurantoin

  2. ((b))

    lodoquinol

  3. ((c))

    Pyrazinamide

  4. ((d))

    Mefloquine

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Answer: ((a))

Nitrofurantoin

197

The drug, inhibiting viral DNA synthesis

  1. ((a))

    Interferon

  2. ((b))

    Saquinavir

  3. ((c))

    Amantadine

  4. ((d))

    Acyclovir

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Answer: ((a))

Interferon

198

The drug used for influenza A prevention

  1. ((a))

    Acyclovir

  2. ((b))

    Rimantadine

  3. ((c))

    Saquinavir

  4. ((d))

    Foscamet

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Answer: ((a))

Acyclovir

199

Choose the anticancer drug, a pyrimidine antagonist

  1. ((a))

    Fluorouracil

  2. ((b))

    Mercaptopurine

  3. ((c))

    Thioguanine

  4. ((d))

    Methotrexate

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Answer: ((a))

Fluorouracil

200

Enzyme drug used for acute leukemia treatment

  1. ((a))

    Dihydrofolate reductase

  2. ((b))

    Asparaginase

  3. ((c))

    Aromatase

  4. ((d))

    DNA gyrase

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Answer: ((a))

Dihydrofolate reductase

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