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1.

An ester benzoic acid is used as anA. Ethyl banzoateB. Methyl acetateC. Methyl salicylateD. Ethyl acetate

Answer» Correct Answer - C
Oil of winter green or methyl Salicylate is used as medicine.
2.

2-Acetoxy benzoic acid is used as anA. AntisepticB. AntidepressantC. AntimalarialD. Antipyretic

Answer» Correct Answer - D
3.

Amoxillin is semi-synthetic modification ofA. penicillinB. TetracyclineC. StreptomycinD. Chloroampheniol

Answer» Correct Answer - A
Amoxillin is semisynthetic modification of Penicillin.
4.

An azo dye is fixed on fabrics by the process applicable inA. Substantive dyesB. Mordant dyesC. Developed dyesD. Vat dyes

Answer» Correct Answer - C
In gain or developed dyes are those which are synthesised directly on the fabric e.g. azo dyes. Ingrain dyeing is particularly suitable for cotton fabric.
5.

End of detergents haveA. Ester groupB. Sodium sulphateC. AldehydeD. Amine group

Answer» Correct Answer - B
A detergent molecule consists of a large hydrocarbon group that is non-ionic and a sulphonate `(SO_(3)^(-) Na^(+))` or a sulphate `(SO_(4)^(-) Na^(+))` group that is ionic. Examples of detergents are sodium-n-dodecyl benzene sulphonate, sodium dodecyl sulphate etc.
6.

Detergents are prepared by the action of `H_(2)SO_(4)` followed by neutralization by starting withA. p-nitrophenolB. Lauryl alcoholC. CyclohexanolD. Cholesterol

Answer» Correct Answer - B
Detergents can be obtained by the sulphonation of Lauryl alcohol followed by neutralisation.
7.

Antiseptics and disinfectants either kill or prevent growth of microorganisms. Identify which of the following statements is not trueA. Disinfectants harm the living tissuesB. A 0.2% solution of phenol is an antiseptic while % solution acts as a disinfectantC. Chlorine and Iodine are used as strong disinfectantsD. Dilute solutions of Boric acid and Hydrogen Peroxide are strong antiseptics

Answer» Correct Answer - D
8.

Which one of the following pair is the strongest pesticideA. 666 and etherB. D.D.T. and 666C. Chloroform and benzene hexachlorideD. Isocyanides and alcohol

Answer» Correct Answer - B
9.

Food preservative among the followingA. VanomycineB. Sodium bisulphateC. BHTD. Sodium benzosulphate

Answer» Correct Answer - C
Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) are phenolic compounds that are often added to foods to preserve fat.
10.

Which of the following statements is not trueA. Pheromones are secreted outside the body by the insectsB. Aspirin is analgesic and antipyreticC. Sucrose is a dipeptide commonly known as aspartameD. The DNA assists in the synthesis of RNA molecules

Answer» Correct Answer - C
Sucrose is a disaccharide having `alpha`-D-glucopyranose and `beta`-D-fructofuranose units.
11.

Which of the following is useful as a food preservativeA. Salts of sorbic acidB. Ascorbic acidC. SucroloseD. Citric acid

Answer» Correct Answer - A
Food preservatives are used to prevent the spoilage of food salts of sorbic acid, propanoic acid. Table salt, sodium benzoate etc act as food preservatives.
12.

Parathion isA. An organic phosphorus compoundB. Chlorinated aromatic compoundC. Chlorinated aliphatic compoundD. Benzene derivative

Answer» Correct Answer - A
"Parathion" is an organic phosphorus compound.
13.

2, 4-dichloro phenoxyacetic acid is used as aA. InsecticideB. FungicideC. HerbicideD. Moth repellent

Answer» Correct Answer - C
It is herbicide (kill herbs).
14.

Which of the following acts as an antioxidant in edible oilsA. Vitamin BB. Vitamin CC. Vitamin DD. Vitamin E

Answer» Correct Answer - D
Vitamin E is an antioxidant present in edible oils.
15.

Which of the following compounds is not an antacidA. Aluminium hydroxideB. CimetidineC. PhenelzineD. Ranitidine

Answer» Correct Answer - C
Phenelzine is tranquilizer. It is not an antacid.
16.

What is an explosiveA. TolueneB. R.D.X.C. p-NitrophenolD. All of these

Answer» Correct Answer - B
RDX is an explosive.
17.

Which statement is falseA. Some disinfectants can be used antiseptics at low concentrationB. Sulphadiazine is a synthetic antibacterialC. Ampicillin is a natural antibioticD. Aspirin is analgesic and antipyratic both

Answer» Correct Answer - C
Ampicillin is a synthetic anitbiotic.
18.

Atrificial sweetener which is stable under cold conditions only isA. AspartameB. SaccharineC. AlitameD. Sucralose

Answer» Correct Answer - A
Aspartame decomposes at cooking temperature.
19.

Which of the following can possible by used as analgesic without causing addiction and any modificationA. DiazepamB. N-acetylparaaminophenolC. MorphineD. Tetra hydrocatenol

Answer» Correct Answer - B
N- acetyl p-amino (paracetamol) can be used as analgesic without addition and modification.
20.

Which of the following is an analgesicA. NovalginB. PenicllinC. StreptomycinD. Cloromycetin

Answer» Correct Answer - A
Novalgin used as analgesic
21.

Dettol is the mixture ofA. Phenol and IodineB. Chloroxylenol and TerpineolC. Chloroxylenol and BithionolD. Terpineol and Bithionol

Answer» Correct Answer - B
Dettol (antiseptic) is a mixture of 4.8% chloroxylenol + 9.9% tepineol and absolute alcohol.
22.

Chloroamphenicol isA. Broad spectrum antibacterialB. Broad spectrum analgesicC. Broad spectrum antibioticD. Narrow spectrum antibiotic

Answer» Correct Answer - C
Broad spectrum antibiotics are the anitbiotic which are effective against several type of harmful micro-organisms. Tetracycline, chloromycetin and chloramphenicol are the common examples of broad spectrum antibiotics. Chloramphenicol is rapidly absorbed from the gastro-intestinal tract and hence can be given orally. These can be used for curing typhoid, acute fever, dysentery, whooping cough, etc.
23.

Which of the following groups is not an auxochromeA. `-OCH_(3)`B. `-OH`C. `-N(CH_(3))_(2)`D.

Answer» Correct Answer - D
`gt C = N` is not an auxochrome.
24.

Phenacetin is used asA. AntipyreticB. AntisepticC. antimalarialD. Analgesic

Answer» Correct Answer - A
25.

Penicillin was first discovered byA. A. FlemingB. S.A. WaksnaC. Tence and SalkeD. Lewis Pasteur

Answer» Correct Answer - A
A. Fleming discovered penicillin in 1929.
26.

Morphine isA. An alkaloidB. An enzymeC. A carbohydrateD. A protein

Answer» Correct Answer - A
It is an alkaloid is class of organic compound basic nature of plant origin containing atleast one nitrogen atom in a ring structure of molecule.
27.

Which are insecticidesA. BaygonB. SavineC. Methoxy chlorD. All of these

Answer» Correct Answer - D
All are insecticides.
28.

Which of the following drugs is an analgesicA. IodexB. PaludrinC. AnalginD. Sulphaguanidine

Answer» Correct Answer - C
An analgesic drugs is one which relieves or decrease the pain e.g., analgin, aspirin (belongs to non-narcotics) and morphine, codein, heroin (belongs to narcotics class).
29.

Which of the following is an alkaloidA. NicotineB. PiperineC. ConiineD. All of these

Answer» Correct Answer - D
All these are alkaloids.
30.

Which of the following is a hypnotic drugA. LuminalB. SalolC. CatecholD. Chemisol

Answer» Correct Answer - A
These drugs produce sleep and are habit forming common example of hypnotics drugs are Luminal and Saconal.
31.

Which of the following statements is not trueA. Some disinfectants can be used as antiseptics at low concentrationB. Sulphadiazine is a synthetic antibacterialC. Aspirin is analgesic as well as antipyreticD. Norethindrone is a pheromone

Answer» Correct Answer - D
0.2% solution of phenol acts as antiseptic and its 1% solution is a disinfectant. Aspirin is analgesic as well as antipyretics. Pheromones is a chemical means of communications. Sulphadiazine is a synthetic chemotherapeutic agents which contain sulphonamide, `-SO_(2)NH_(2)` group in their structure acts as an antibacterial drug.
32.

Terfenadine is commonly used as a/anA. TranquilizerB. AntihistamineC. AntimicrobialD. Antibiotic

Answer» Correct Answer - B
Terfenadine is commonly used as antihistamine.
33.

Which one of the following is an antihistamineA. TerpineolB. ChloramphenicolC. ZantacD. Salvarsan

Answer» Correct Answer - C
`{:("Iproniazid",rarr,"Tranquilizer"),("Salvarsan",rarr,"Antimicrobial"),("Zantac (ranitidine)",rarr,"Antihistamine"),("Chloramphenicol",rarr,"Antibiotic"),("Terpineol",rarr,"Antiseptic"):}`
34.

The cationic detergent that is used in hair conditioners isA. Sodium dodecylbenzene sulphonateB. Sodium lauryl sulphateC. Tetramethyl ammonium chlorideD. Setyltrimethyl ammonium bromide

Answer» Correct Answer - D
Setyltrimethyl ammonium bromide is a cationic detergent that is used in hair conditioners due to its germicidal properties.
35.

Structurally biodegradable detergent should containA. Normal akyl chainB. Branched alkyl chainC. Phenyl side chainD. Cyclohexyl side chain

Answer» Correct Answer - A
Structurally biodegradable detergent contain normal (or Linear) alkyl chain.
36.

An example of a psychedelic agent isA. TNTB. LSDC. DDTD. DNA

Answer» Correct Answer - B
A psychedelic drug produce visual and auditory hallucinotions e.g. Lysergic and diethyl amide (LSD).
37.

Paracetamol is anA. AnalgesicB. AntipyreticC. Both (a) and (b)D. None of the above

Answer» Correct Answer - C
Paracetamol is used as an antipyretic as well as analgesic.
38.

The principal buffer present in human bloodA. `NaH_(2)PO_(4) + Na_(2)HPO_(4)`B. `H_(3)PO_(4) + NaH_(2)PO_(4)`C. `CH_(3)COOH + CH_(3)COONa`D. `H_(2)CO_(3) + HCO_(3)^(-)`

Answer» Correct Answer - D
`H_(2)CO_(3) + HCO_(3)^(-)` buffer is present in human blood, which maintain pH of blood.
39.

The structure fiven below is known as A. Penicillin FB. Penicillin GC. Penicillin KD. Ampicillin

Answer» Correct Answer - B
It is the known structure of penicillin G.
40.

Tranquilisers are substances used for the treatment ofA. AIDSB. CancerC. Mantal diseasesD. Physical disorders

Answer» Correct Answer - C
"Tranquillisers" are medicines used to treat mental diseases. They are called psychotherapeutic drugs.
41.

The use of chemicals for treatment of diseases is called asA. HomoeotherapyB. IsothermotherapyC. AngiotherapyD. Chemotherapy

Answer» Correct Answer - D
42.

Streptomycin is effective in the treatment ofA. TuberculosisB. TyphoidC. MalariaD. Chloera

Answer» Correct Answer - A
It is the Very effective antibiotic for tuberculosis.
43.

Intereferon is connected withA. CarbohydrateB. VirusC. TonicD. Ore of iron

Answer» Correct Answer - B
44.

A large nuber of antibotics have been isolated fromA. Bacteria actinomycetesB. AcidsC. AlkanalsD. Bacteria rhizobium

Answer» Correct Answer - A
45.

Methyl orange is an indicator in acid-alkali titration. It givesA. Yellow colour in alkaline mediumB. Red colour in acid mediumC. Yellow colour in acid mediumD. Yellow colour in alkaline medium and red colour in acid medium

Answer» Correct Answer - D
Methyl orange is yellow in alkaline medium and red in acidic medium.
46.

A drug effective in the treatment of phenumonia, bronchitis, etc, isA. SulphaguanidineB. ChloramphenicolC. PenicillinD. Streptomycin

Answer» Correct Answer - C
Penicillin is an effective medicine for Pneumonia disease.
47.

Which one of the following is employed as a tranquilizer drugA. EquanilB. ValiumC. NaproxenD. Chloropheninamine

Answer» Correct Answer - A::B
48.

Measles is a disease which belongs to the category ofA. Veneral diseaseB. Viral diseaseC. Bacterial diseaseD. Protozoan disease

Answer» Correct Answer - B
49.

Which one is disperse dyeA. Congo redB. AlizarinC. CellitonD. None of these

Answer» Correct Answer - C
Disperse dye are usually applied in the form of dispersion of finely divided dye in soap solution in the presence of Phenol, Cresol, Benzoic acid etc. They are mainly used to dye decron, nylon, synthetic fibre. Example Celliton (blue).
50.

Indigo belongs to the class ofA. Mordant dyesB. Vat dyeC. Direct dyeD. Disperse dye

Answer» Correct Answer - B
It is Vat dyes which are insoluble compounds which up on reduction give soluble (Leucoform) product. The product may be either coloured or colourless and have affinity for specific fabrics e.g. Indigo.