KDRB Pharmacist Grade II Previous Year Question Paper

Question 1

In which World Cup did Maradona score the hand of God ?

A

1982

B

1984

C

1986

D

1988

Question 2

Who among the following won Nobel prize for CRISPR gene editing ?

A

Gregg L. Semenza

B

Jennifer Doudna

C

Akira Yoshino

D

Andrea Ghez

Question 3

Which article in DPSP directs the state to ensure the protection and improvement of environment and to safeguard forests and wildlife ?

A

48A

B

52

C

44

D

47A

Question 4

Which is the first state to implement GST ?

A

Mizoram

B

Assam

C

Manipur

D

Tripura

Question 5

Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute is located at :

A

Chennai

B

Bangalore

C

Kochi

D

Mumbai

Question 6

When was the Balwant Rai Mehta Committee appointed ?

A

1959

B

1957

C

1964

D

1966

Question 7

First Indian city to feature female pedestrian signage in traffic signal :

A

Mumbai

B

Pune

C

Lucknow

D

New Delhi

Question 8

Who is the author of 'Comala'?

A

Subhash Chandran

B

K.P. Ramanunni

C

N.S. Madhavan

D

Santhosh Eichikkanam

Question 9

Longest Parva in Mahabharata:

A

Stri Parva

B

Udyoga Parva

C

Shanti Parva

D

Sabha Parva

Question 10

The famous British Linguist who translated the works of Vaikom Muhammed Basheer into English :

A

Charles Alderson

B

R.E. Asher

C

Mark Allinson

D

W. Sidney Allen

Question 11

Ayurveda originates from :

A

Rig Veda

B

Sama Veda

C

Yajur Veda

D

Atharva Veda

Question 12

Who is the founder of Nyaya school of Philosophy ?

A

Kapila

B

Gautama

C

Kanada

D

Madhavacharya

Question 13

Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam island is at :

A

Tamil Nadu

B

Maharashtra

C

Karnataka

D

Odisha

Question 14

Surface to Surface missile :

A

Shaurya

B

Trishul

C

Akash

D

Astra

Question 15

Gende Gap Index is published by:

A

World Bank

B

UNDP

C

WEF

D

WHO

Question 16

Beti Bachao Beti Padhao was launched in the year :

A

2015

B

2014

C

2016

D

2017

Question 17

Attol coral reef is found at :

A

Gulf of Kachh

B

Gulf of Mannar

C

Lakshadweep

D

Andaman and Nicobar

Question 18

The article that deals with Amendment :

A

Article 368

B

Article 386

C

Article 356

D

Article 346

Question 19

Article 324 deals with :

A

Finance Commission

B

UPSC

C

Election Commission

D

Planning Commission

Question 20

Indian Constitution borrowed the feature of Judicial Review from :

A

US Constitution

B

British Constitution

C

French Constitution

D

Russian Constitution

Question 21

Satpuda Tiger Reserve is located at :

A

Odisha

B

Madhya Pradesh

C

Maharashtra

D

Bihar

Question 22

Uri river is the tributary of :

A

Tapi

B

Narmada

C

Yamuna

D

Krishna

Question 23

First bird sanctuary in Kerala :

A

Kadalundi

B

Kumarakom

C

Mangalavanam

D

Thattekkad

Question 24

The last Mamankam was held :

A

1577

B

1755

C

1655

D

1766

Question 25

Which King appointed Vasco da Gama as Indian viceroy ?

A

John II

B

James V

C

John III

D

James I

Question 26

Who is the present chief of Central Vigilance Commission of India ?

A

Sanjay Kothari

B

P Shankar

C

Sunil Arora

D

Pradeep Kumar Joshi

Question 27

VPN is the acronym for :

A

Virtual Protected Network

B

Virtual Private Network

C

Virus Protected Network

D

Virus Proof Network

Question 28

The only theyyam performed by female :

A

Padikkutti Amma

B

Chamundi

C

Manakkott Amma

D

Devakkooth

Question 29

Smallest fresh water lake in Kerala :

A

Ashtamudi

B

Vembanad

C

Pookkode

D

Vellayani

Question 30

Who wrote the 'Novatakam', a combination of Novel and Natakam, titled 'Bharathapuzhayute Makkal ?

A

S.K. Pottekkatt

B

M.T. Vasudevan Nair

C

Uroob

D

Edasseri

Question 31

The maximum intracutaneous prophylatic dose of BCG vaccine in adults is :

A

1 ml

B

0.1 ml

C

2 ml

D

0.05 ml

Question 32

Xylometazoline is used as :

A

Antipyretic

B

Astringent

C

Nasal decongestant

D

Local anaesthetic

Question 33

If two brand products of one drug contain the same labelled quantities of drug are called :

A

Bioequivalent

B

Clinical equivalent

C

Chemical equivalent

D

Therapeutic equivalent

Question 34

Child dose = (Child's weight (kg) x Adult dose) / 70 is :

A

Clarke's Formula

B

Friend's Formula

C

Cowling's Formula

D

Bastedo's Formula

Question 35

Iso-osmotic solution of dextrose is :

A

0.9% w/v

B

9% w/v

C

0.5% w/v

D

5% w/v

Question 36

The basic mechanism behind the preparation of Lysol is :

A

Cosolvency

B

Complexation

C

Adsorption

D

Solubilisation

Question 37

The ointment base macrogol 1500 comes under :

A

Hydrocarbon base

B

Absorption base

C

Water soluble base

D

Water miscible base

Question 38

Dakin's solution is :

A

Chloroxylenol solution

B

Chlorinated soda solution

C

Calcium hydroxide solution

D

Boric acid solution

Question 39

One teaspoonful is equivalent to :

A

1 minim

B

1.6 fl. drachm

C

2.6 fl. Drachm

D

4.6 fl. drachm

Question 40

Hammer mill works on the principle of :

A

Impact

B

Attrition

C

Cutting

D

Grinding

Question 41

Mercurous chloride is :

A

Calomel

B

Calamine

C

Caramel

D

Calcitriol

Question 42

Antidote in cyanide poisoning.

A

Sodium citrate

B

Sodium thiosulphate

C

Sodium nitrate

D

Sodium bromide

Question 43

IP 2018 is :

A

4th edition

B

6th edition

C

8th edition

D

10th edition

Question 44

Which of the following is solanaceous alkaloid ?

A

Cinchonine

B

Morphine

C

Atropine

D

Pilocarpine

Question 45

Swelling factor is the determination of purity of :

A

Honey

B

Gelatin

C

Ispaghula

D

Agar

Question 46

Which of the following is an example of drying oil ?

A

Turpentine oil

B

Castor oil

C

Sesame oil

D

Linseed oil

Question 47

Identify the steroidal anti-inflammatory agent :

A

Diclofenac sodium

B

Ketoprofen

C

Prednisolone

D

Indomethacin

Question 48

INH is :

A

Pyridine 4-Carboxylic acid

B

Pyridine 3-Carboxylic acid

C

Pyridine 2-Carboxylic acid

D

Pyridine 1-Carboxylic acid

Question 49

Methimazole is an example of:

A

Anti-thyroid drug

B

Anti-hypertensive drug

C

Anti-hyperlipidemic drug

D

Anti-neoplastic drug

Question 50

Carbon Dioxide is used as :

A

General anaesthetic

B

Local anaesthetic

C

Respiratory stimulant

D

Respiratory depressant

Question 51

Pantoprazole sodium is used as :

A

Proton pump inhibitor

B

ACE inhibitor

C

CA inhibitor

D

Choline esterase inhibitor

Question 52

Which of the following drug is adminstered as inhalation ?

A

Thiopental

B

Phenytoin

C

Halothane

D

Domperidone

Question 53

Vitamin C is used in the treatment of:

A

Beri-beri

B

Sickle cell anemia

C

Scurvy

D

Xerophthalmia

Question 54

Which of the following is antimetabolite chemotherapeutic agent ?

A

Mitomycin

B

5 Fluorouracil

C

Cisplatin

D

Cyclosporine

Question 55

Select the non-catechol amine from the following :

A

Epinephrine

B

Nor-adrenaline

C

Isoprenaline

D

Histamine

Question 56

Primidone is :

A

Antitussive

B

Antihypertensive

C

Anticonvulsant

D

Antibiotic

Question 57

Select the antiviral drug used in Parkinsonism:

A

Rimantadine

B

Stavudine

C

Lamivudine

D

Delavirdine

Question 58

Carotene is a provitamin of :

A

Vitamin K

B

Vitamin D

C

Vitamin C

D

Vitamin A

Question 59

The ratio between LD50 and ED50 is known as :

A

Therapeutic range

B

Therapeutic Index

C

Duration of action

D

Maximum plasma concentration

Question 60

Pick out the source of rifampicin:

A

Streptomyces Mediterranei

B

Bacillus Subtilis

C

Fusidiumcoccineum

D

Micromonsporapurpurea

Question 61

The poisons act was passed in the year :

A

1919

B

1954

C

1955

D

1949

Question 62

Licence for the sale of schedule C and Ci drugs by wholesale is given in the form number :

A

18

B

20

C

20A

D

21B

Question 63

Medical termination of pregnancy was passed in the year:

A

1971

B

1981

C

1871

D

1891

Question 64

Dangerous drugs is the one that contains more than the percentage of cocaine by :

A

0.01%

B

0.2%

C

0.1%

D

0.02%

Question 65

Minimum inspection schedule for premises licenced for sale of drugs :

A

Once a year

B

Twice a year

C

Thrice a year

D

Once in a month

Question 66

Digoxin belongs to schedule :

A

X

B

C1

C

G

D

H

Question 67

Toxoids are tested at :

A

Calcutta

B

Lucknow

C

Hyderabad

D

Izatnagar

Question 68

Life period of drug is under the schedule :

A

U

B

J

C

P

D

T

Question 69

Area in sq.m. recommended for manufacture of Eye drops :

A

25

B

20

C

30

D

60

Question 70

Forms in which the licence is issued for distribution of schedule X:

A

20F

B

21A

C

20

D

21

Question 71

Objective of trial balance is to :

A

Locate error

B

Prepare balance sheet

C

Check arithmetic accuracy

D

All the above

Question 72

Left hand side of an account is called :

A

Asset side

B

Debit side

C

Credit side

D

Liabilities side

Question 73

The book of original entry is :

A

Ledger

B

Journal

C

Cash book

D

None

Question 74

Dose dumping is observed in :

A

Tablets

B

Capsules

C

Sustained release products

D

Effervescent granules

Question 75

The route provides 100% bioavailability is:

A

Oral

B

Intra dermal injection

C

Inhalation

D

Intravenous injection

Question 76

The major mechanism of drug degradation in GIT is :

A

Hydrolysis

B

Oxidation

C

Reduction

D

Conjugation

Question 77

Methanol produces :

A

Deafness

B

Gastritis

C

Tetany

D

Blindness

Question 78

Morphine poisoning induces:

A

Nephrotoxicity

B

Paralysis of spinal cord

C

Respiratory depression

D

Ototoxicity

Question 79

Which drug is used as antidote for curare poisoning ?

A

Atropine

B

Homatropine

C

Neostigmine

D

Acetylcholine

Question 80

The elevated blood glucose level by phenytoin is due to :

A

Increased Degradation of insulin

B

Increased glucose uptake

C

Inhibit insulin release

D

B) and C)

Question 81

Which one is the side effect of cimetidine ?

A

Nausea

B

Dizziness

C

GI irritation

D

Gynacomastia

Question 82

Which drug causes for gray baby syndrome ?

A

Tetracycline

B

Chloramphenicol

C

Doxycycline

D

Streptomycin

Question 83

Which of the drug will interact with milk ?

A

Penicillin G

B

Indomethacin

C

Tetracycline

D

Caffeine

Question 84

Mention the type of antagonism of morphine with naltrexone.

A

Competitive antagonism

B

Chemical antagonism

C

Mechanical antagonism

D

None of the above

Question 85

Which drug induces Parkinsonism ?

A

Aspirin

B

Haloperidol

C

Thalidomide

D

Methotrexate

Question 86

Which of the following drug is a microsomal enzyme inhibitor ?

A

Phenytoin

B

Chlordiazepoxide

C

Testosterone

D

Chloramphenicol

Question 87

Which of the following is not used in leprosy ?

A

Dapsone

B

Clofazimine

C

Rifampicin

D

Levamisole

Question 88

Which of the following is a mosquito repellent ?

A

Chaulmoogra oil

B

Corn seed oil

C

Citronella oil

D

Sunflower oil

Question 89

The effervescent granules containing a mixture of citric and tartaric acid with :

A

Sodium bicarbonate

B

Sodium hydroxide

C

Sodium chloride

D

Sodium sulphate

Question 90

Which of the following microorganism is gram negative ?

A

S. Aureus

B

B. Subtilis

C

P. Notatum

D

E. Coli

Question 91

Which is not a chromoprotein ?

A

Ceruloplasmin

B

Haemoglobin

C

Myoglobin

D

Cytochrome

Question 92

Compound sodium chloride injection is known as :

A

Normal saline

B

Ringer's injection

C

Hartman's solution

D

Fowler's solution

Question 93

The osmotic pressure of dialysis fluid is maintained by :

A

Sucrose

B

Glucose

C

Sorbitol

D

Fructose

Question 94

Sodium benzoate is used as :

A

Antioxidant

B

Systemic antacid

C

Antidote

D

Preservative

Question 95

Rochelle salt is :

A

Sodium sulphate

B

Potassium acid tartrate

C

Sodium metaphosphate

D

Sodium potassium tartrate

Question 96

Propellant 12 is :

A

Trichloromonfluoromethane

B

Dichlorodifluoromethane

C

Dichlorotetrafluoroethane

D

Difluoroethane

Question 97

Avicel is :

A

Lactose

B

Hydrolysed starch

C

Microcrystalline cellulose

D

Dibasic calcium phosphate

Question 98

Which of the following is the largest size of capsule shell ?

A

3

B

1

C

000

D

00

Question 99

Which one is an opacifying agent used in capsule ?

A

Titanium dioxide

B

Methyl paraben

C

Gelatine

D

Fumeric acid

Question 100

Type I glass is :

A

Soda lime treated glass

B

Soda lime glass

C

Borosilicate glass

D

None of the above

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