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RRB Pharmacist Online Quiz Based on 2015 Exam Paper

RRB Pharmacist Online Quiz

Are you preparing for the RRB Pharmacist exam and looking for a way to sharpen your knowledge? Taking an online quiz based on past exam papers is one of the best ways to enhance your understanding and get a feel for the real exam scenario. Here, we present an online quiz concept based on the RRB Pharmacist 2015 exam paper. This quiz will cover essential topics and provide explanations, helping you master the subject matter and improve your chances of success.

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RRB Pharmacist Quiz Based on 2015 Exam Paper

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1. The property that differentiates cardiac muscle from smooth muscle is

a) Spontaneous contractility

b) Excitability

c) Involuntary in nature

d) Automaticity and rhythmicity

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2. What is the main function of insulin in the human body?

a) To check the level of iodine in the body

b) To help in digestion of food

c) To maintain blood pressure

d) To control the level of sugar in the body

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3. An enzyme that works in an acidic medium

a) Trypsin

b) Maltose

c) Pepsin

d) Ptyalin

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4. Which of the following glands controls the development of sex organs in humans?

a) Pituitary

b) Thyroid

c) Adrenal

d) Pancreas

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5. Which of the following is not a vestigial organ?

a) Molar tooth

b) Diaphragm

c) Centriole

d) Appendix

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6. This drug is useful in the treatment of chloroquine-resistant malaria

a) Primaquine

b) Artemisin

c) Amodiaquine

d) Pyrimethamine

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7. This structure plays an important role in the chemical control of breathing

a) Hypothalamus

b) Diaphragmatic stretch receptors

c) Pons

d) Carotid body

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8. What is the correct sequence of events in a heart attack?

[1] Narrowing of the inner orifice of the vessel

[2] Plaque from fibrous tissue and high cholesterol

[3] Inadequate supply of blood and oxygen

[4] Clots of blood carried into the coronary arteries

a) 2, 4, 1, 3

b) 4, 2, 1, 3

c) 1, 2, 3, 4

d) 2, 3, 1, 4

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9. An example of natural hydrocolloid is

a) Cellulose

b) Pectin

c) Lactose

d) Precipitated chalk

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10. TQM stands for

a) Total Qualification Management

b) Total Quantity Management

c) Total Quality Management

d) None of above

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11. Rennin and lactase, the enzymes required to digest milk, disappear in the human body by the age of

a) Two

b) Three

c) Five

d) Eight

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12. The largest cell in the human body is

a) Kidney cell

b) Muscle cell

c) Nerve cell

d) Liver cell

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13. Consider the following statements regarding blood pressure:

It is the pressure exerted by the blood on the walls of any vessel
It decreases in the arteries as the distance from the heart increases
It is lower in the capillaries than arteries
It is usually lower in women than in men.

Of these, the correct ones are

a) 1 and 4

b) 1, 2and 3

c) 2, 3 and 4

d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

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14. Phenytoin sodium produces the following characteristic adverse effect

a) Insomnia

b) Retinopathy

c) Gingival hyperplasia

d) Lupus erythematosus

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15. What is the "Funny Bone"?

a) A nerve

b) A bone

c) A blood vessel

d) A muscle

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16. Veins differ from arteries in having

a) Valves to control the direction of flow

b) Strong walls

c) Narrower lumen

d) Thinner walls

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17. Histamine is released from

a) Neutrophils

b) Basophils

c) Eosinophils

d) Platelets

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18. The heart is covered by a membrane called

a) Pericardium

b) Dermis

c) Epicardium

d) Epidermis

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19. Which bond is present in the primary structure of protein?

a) Ester bond

b) Disulfide bond

c) lonic bond

d) Peptide bond

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20. The normal temperature of the human body is

a) 90 F

b) 98 F

c) 96.4 F

d) 98.4 F

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21. This antibiotic is used for the treatment of tuberculosis and leprosy

a) Ciprofloxacin

b) Rifampicin

c) Neomycin

d) Bacitracin

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22. In obstructive jaundice disease, urinary bilirubin is

a) Absent

b) Present in small amounts

c) Usually present

d) Increased

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23. The hormone responsible for the secretion of milk in mothers is

a) Lactogenic hormone

b) Luteinizing hormone

c) Adrenalin

d) ACTH

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24. Production of no urine is termed as

a) Anurea

b) Glycosurea

c) Polyurea

d) Oligourea

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25. This drug is preferred for induction of labour

a) Prolactin

b) Oxytocin

c) Prostaglandin E1

d) Ergometrine

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26. Histones are

a) Basic proteins

b) Enzymes

c) Lipids

d) Carbohydrates

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27. "Let likes be treated by likes" is the basic principle of which system of medicine?

a) Ayurvedic

b) Homoeopathy

c) Siddha

d) Unani Tibb

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28. Element that is not found in blood is

a) Magnesium

b) Iron

c) Chromium

d) Copper

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29. The leading cause of death in an obese person is

a) Cerebral haemorrhage

b) Diabetes mellitus

c) Heart disease

d) Hypertension

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30. Which distribution system is used in a hospital to save time, minimize loss of partially used drugs, and enable the pharmacist to counsel patients?

a) Individual prescription order system

b) None of the above

c) Unit dose system

d) Complete floor stock system

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31. The drug of choice for the treatment of anaerobes is

a) Metronidazole

b) Ciprofloxacin

c) Nitrofurantoin

d) Gentamycin

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32. Cyanocobalamin is used in the treatment of

a) Inflammation

b) Cancer

c) Viral fever

d) Megaloblastic anaemic

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33. This is an example of gram-negative bacteria

a) Corynebacterium diphtheria

b) Diplococcus pneumonia

c) Mycobacterium tuberculosis

d) Salmonella typhi

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34. The blood pressure values of four persons are given below:

Mrs. X - 90/60
Mr. X - 160/120
Mr. Y - 120/80
Mrs. Y - 140/100

Who among the following has normal blood pressure?

a) Mrs. X

b) Mrs. Y

c) Mr. X

d) Mr. Y

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35. Bleeding from an artery is characterized by which of the following?

(1) Blood is red

(2) Blood is purple

(3) Bleeding is continuous

(4) Bleeding is intermittent

a) 1 and3

b) 2 and 3

c) 2 and 4

d) 1 and 4

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36. The blood pressure is the pressure of blood in

a) Arteries

b) Ventricles

c) Auricles

d) Veins

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37. This H1 antagonist does not produce sedation

a) Promethazine

b) Chlorpheniramine

c) Cetirizine

d) Pheniramine maleate

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38. Which of the following activities is suppressed by the presence of auxins in plants?

a) Growth of lateral buds

b) Root initiation

c) Development of fleshy fruits

d) Cell division

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39. Bile juice is secreted by

a) Liver

b) Gallbladder

c) Spleen

d) Pancreas

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40. Which of the following vitamins is associated with the synthesis of coagulation factors?

a) Vitamin C

b) Vitamin A

c) Vitamin K

d) Vitamin E

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41. The main function of the cerebellum is

a) Storage of memory

b) Temperature regulation

c) Regulation of respiration

d) Regulation of movements of involuntary muscles

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42. Man cannot digest cellulose whereas cows can because

a) They produce an enzyme cellulase which can digest cellulose

b) They have efficient grinding molars

c) They have a many-chambered stomach

d) Their gut contains bacteria capable of digesting cellulose

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43. Insects form the largest class of animals living on land and sea. They are grouped into

a) 26 orders

b) 32 orders

c) 29 orders

d) 22 orders

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44. Which of the following components of blood protects human beings from infection?

a) Haemoglobin

b) White Blood Corpuscles

c) Blood Platelets

d) Plasma

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45. Kieselguhr can be used as a

a) Binder

b) Glidant

c) Disintegrant

d) Filter-aid

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46. The diploid number of chromosomes in the human body is

a) 40

b) 24

c) 46

d) 48

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47. Cornea is a part of which of the following organs of the human body?

a) Heart

b) Nose

c) Ear

d) Eye

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48. The total number of bones in the human skull are

a) 12

b) 30

c) 8

d) 32

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49. The manpower trained in pharmacy varies with the size of the hospital; if a hospital has 200 beds, the number of pharmacists required are

a) 6

b) 7

c) 9

d) 8

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50. If a person can see an object clearly when it is placed at a distance of about 25 cm away from him, he is suffering from

a) Astigmatism

b) None of these

c) Myopia

d) Hypermetropia

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51. SA node of the mammalian heart is known as

a) Pace-maker

b) Beat regulator

c) Time controller

d) Autoregulator

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52. Chewable tablets do not contain

a) Flavour

b) Disintegrant

c) Sweetening agent

d) Diluent

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53. Which of the following organs is used in the purification of blood in the human body?

a) Spleen

b) Kidney

c) Liver

d) Lungs

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54. Oxygen is transported to every cell of the human body by

a) Hormones

b) Blood platelets

c) White blood cells

d) Red blood cells

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55. As in the arms and legs, blood flows against gravity and is prevented from flowing back by

a) Movements in the surrounding muscles

b) The narrowing down of the lumen of veins by the contraction of the muscle layer comprising their walls

c) The extremely low pressure of venous blood

d) Valves

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56. Scratching eases itching because

a) It removes the outer dust in the skin

b) It kills germs

c) It stimulates certain nerves which direct the brain to increase the production of antihistaminic chemicals.

d) It suppresses the production of enzymes which cause itching

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57. Membrane filters used for sterile filtration are rated as

a) 0.5 to 0.75 microns

b) None of the above

c) 0.22 to 0.45 microns

d) 1 to 10 microns

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58. This drug produces active mydriasis when instilled in the eye

a) Ephedrine

b) Cyclopentolate

c) Atropine

d) Tropicamide

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59. Lichens are formed due to the symbiotic association of

a) None of these

b) Algae and fungi

c) Moss and fungi

d) Bacteria and fungi

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60. Which of the following is not a bone in the human body?

a) Humerus

b) Pericardium

c) Tibia

d) Sternum

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61. This organism is a common cause of hospital-acquired infections

a) Pseudomonas aeruginosa

b) Chlamydia trachomatis

c) Mycobacterium tuberculosis

d) Entamoeba histolytic

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62. This is the most suitable anticoagulant for the preservation of blood for transfusion

a) Sodium citrate

b) Oxalic acid

c) Sodium fluoride

d) Heparin

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63. The neurotransmitter released from pre-ganglionic sympathetic nerve fibres

a) Norepinephrine

b) Epinephrine

c) Dopamine

d) Acetylcholine

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64. Which of the following is not a bone in the legs of the human body?

a) Fibula

b) Radius

c) Tibia

d) Femur

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65. About _______ of the total calcium present in the human body is in the blood

a) 5%

b) 1%

c) 99%

d) 70%

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66. In the preparation of powders, starch is used as a

a) Lubricant

b) Disintegrant

c) Binder

d) Filler

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67. Occuserts are used to deliver a drug in

a) Gastrointestinal tract

b) Nose

c) Ear

d) Eye

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68. This drug exhibits tachyphylaxis

a) Neostigmine

b) Thyroxine

c) Ephedrine

d) Methadone

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69. Barfoed solution is not reduced by

a) Glucose

b) Sucrose

c) Ribose

d) Mannose

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70. Which of the following bone articulations forms the gliding joint?

a) Skull & neck vertebrae

b) Hip girdle and femur

c) Carpals

d) Humerus and radius

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71. Beta-lactam antibiotic is

a) Tetracycline

b) Amoxicillin

c) Thiamphenicol

d) Bacitracin

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72. Poison glands of snakes are homologous to

a) Stings of rays

b) Electric organs of fishes

c) Salivary glands of vertebrates

d) Sebaceous glands of mammals

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73. Which of the following has the smallest egg?

a) Homo sapiens

b) Ostrich

c) Pigeon

d) Humming bird

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74. Give the composition of Bactrim

a) Sulphadiazine and methotrexate

b) Sulphamethoxazole and theophylline

c) Sulphamethoxazole and trimethoprim

d) Sulphadimidine and trimethoprim

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75. Identical twins arise when two

a) Cells develop independently from the same zygote

b) Gametes develop independently

c) Sperms develop independently

d) Ova develop independently

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76. The emergency box in a hospital contains life-saving drugs such as

a) Tincture iodine

b) Gelusil

c) Aspirin

d) Adrenalin

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77. An alkaloid used as a local anesthetic is

a) Benzocaine

b) Procaine

c) Cocaine

d) Lignocaine

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78. Pancreas secretes hormones that help in

a) Growth of body

b) Blood clotting

c) Production of antibodies

d) Keeping sugar balance in body

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79. In Ayurvedic liquid preparation, arkayantra is used for

a) None of above

b) Distillation

c) Size separation

d) Size reduction

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80. The hardness of water is primarily due to

a) Sodium

b) Zinc

c) Calcium

d) Iron

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81. Somatostatin is secreted by _____ cells of the pancreas

a) Delta

b) Gamma

c) Beta

d) Alpha

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82. The gland, which in relation to body size is largest at birth and then gradually shrinks after puberty, is

a) Thyroid

b) Adrenal

c) Thymus

d) Pituitary

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83. Which of the following is an epidemic disease?

a) AIDS

b) Plague

c) Malaria

d) Tuberculosis

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84. An opacifier used in hard gelatin capsules is

a) Gelatin

b) Titanium dioxide

c) Mineral oil

d) Propylparaben

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85. Which of the following statements is true for planktons?

a) They live on the plants growing in water

b) They live on the bottom of lakes

c) They live in the water column

d) They live on the surface of lake water

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86. The pituitary gland is present

a) Above the brain

b) Now here near the brain

c) Inside the brain

d) Below the brain

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87. The following is an example of physiological antagonism

a) Barium chloride and papaverine

b) D-tubocurarine and neostigmine

c) Noradrenaline and phentolamine

d) Histamine and adrenaline

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88. Excessive doses of the following vitamin may be harmful

a) Ascorbic acid

b) Thiamine

c) Vitamin A

d) Pyridoxine

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89. Which of the following, when taken by pregnant women, is found to be the cause of deformed children?

a) None of these

b) Glycerol

c) Xylidine

d) Thalidomide

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90. In the case of a Test-tube baby

a) Fertilisation takes place inside the test tube

b) Development of the baby takes place inside the test tube

c) Fertilisation takes place outside the mother body

d) Unfertilised egg develops inside the test tube

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91. A human sperm may contain?

(1) X-chromosome

(2) Y-chromosome

(3) XY-chromosome

a) 1 only

b) 1,2 and 3

c) 2 only

d) 1 and 2

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92. The Phylum Chordata is characterised by the presence of

a) Nerve chord

b) None of these

c) Notochord

d) Spinal cord

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93. Solvents used in the extraction process are called as

a) Menstrum

b) All of these

c) Extract

d) Marc

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94. Phenylketonuria is an example of an inborn error of metabolism. This refers to

a) Hormonal overproduction

b) Inherited lack of an enzyme

c) Atrophy of endocrine glands

d) Non-disjunction

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95. In what ratio should Tween 80 (HLB-16) and Span 20 (HLB-4) be mixed to prepare a blend with HLB 7.0?

a) 4:1

b) 7:16

c) 3:1

d) 1:3

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96. The population of which of the following is the maximum on Earth?

a) Reptiles

b) Birds

c) Fishes

d) Beetles

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97. Duodenum is situated

a) In the brain

b) At the uppermost part of the small intestine

c) At the tail end of the intestine

d) Near the lungs

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98. The head of hospital pharmacy should be a

a) Graduate in analytical chemistry

b) Diploma in pharmacy

c) Post-graduate in pharmacy

d) Post-graduate in science

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99. The tablets of tetracycline should be manufactured as per the conditions specified in schedule

a) C

b) X

c) C1

d) F

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100. This sulphonamide is used locally for the treatment of burns

a) Sulphasalazine

b) Sulphadiazine

c) Sulfacetamide

d) Silver sulphadiazine

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