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General Awareness

Question 1Single Answer

Yojna a weekly journal

A
Ministry of Finance
B
Ministry of Information and Broadcastin
C
Ministry of Rural Development
D
Planning Commission

Question 2Single Answer

Kurukshetra a journal on rural development is published by

A
Ministry of Finance
B
Ministry of Information and Broadcastin
C
Ministry of Rural Development
D
Planning Commission

Question 3Single Answer

Devaluation of a currency means

A
Fixing the value of the currency in conjuction with the movement in the value of a basket of predetermined currencies
B
Reduction in the value of a currency vis-à-vis major internationally traded currencies
C
Fixing the value of currency in multilateral consultaion with the IMF the World Bank and major trading partners
D
Permitting the currency to seek its worth in the international market

Question 4Single Answer

In India rural incomes are generally lower than the urban incomes, which of the following reasons account for this
1. a large number of farmers are illiterate and know little about scientific agriculture
2. prices of primary products are lower than those of manufactured products
3. Investments in agriculture has been low when compared to investment in industry

A
1 and 3
B
2 and 3
C
1 and 2
D
1,2 and 3

Question 5Single Answer

Which of the following programmes aims at the promotion of savings among rural women

A
Rashtriya Mahila Kosh
B
Indira Mahila Yojna
C
Jawahar Rozgar Yojna
D
Mahila Samridhi Yojna

Question 6Single Answer

What is Net National Product

A
the money value of final goods and services produced annually in the economy
B
the money value of annual service generation in the economy
C
the money value of tangible goods produced annually in the economy
D
The money value of tangible goods available in the economy

Question 7Single Answer

National income is the

A
net national product at market price
B
net national product at factor cost
C
net domestic product at market price
D
net domestic product at factor cost

Question 8Single Answer

Chelliah Committee of 1992 deals with the overhauling of our

A
financial system
B
tax system
C
patents and copyrights
D
Public sector undertakings

Question 9Single Answer

During which Five Year Plan was the annual growth rate of National Income the lowest

A
2^nd plan
B
3^rd plan
C
5^th plan
D
6^th plan

Question 10Single Answer

Which of the following taxes is a progressive tax

A
sales tax
B
custom tax
C
excise tax
D
income tax

Question 11Single Answer

Which of the following estimates the National Income in India

A
National Income Committee
B
Planning Commission
C
Reserve Bank Of India
D
Central Statistical Organisation

Question 12Single Answer

India changed over to the decimal system, coinage in

A
April 1951
B
April 1955
C
April 1957
D
April 1978

Question 13Single Answer

11^th Five Year Plan aim at achieving 10% rural tele density in India from the present 1.9% by the year

A
2008
B
2009
C
2010
D
2012

Question 14Single Answer

Which one of the following statements Monitorable Socio Economic Target of the 11^th Five Year Plan under the head Environment is not correct

A
treat urban waste water by 2011-12
B
Increase energy efficiency by 20% points by 2016-17
C
attain WHO standards of air quality in all major cities by 2011-12
D
increase forest and tree cover by 15% points

Question 15Single Answer

Who is the ex-officio chairman of Planning commission and National Development Council

A
President
B
Prime Minister
C
Finance Minister
D
Commerce Minister

Question 16Single Answer

What astronomical discovery was announced by astronomers in March 2026?

A
New planet in solar system
B
Discovery related to 1,900 light-years away (specific object)
C
Black hole merger
D
Exoplanet with life signs

Question 17Single Answer

On what date in March 2026 did Prime Minister Narendra Modi become India’s longest-serving head of government?

A
15 March
B
20 March
C
22 March
D
25 March

Question 18Single Answer

What major infrastructure project was inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi on 28 March 2026?

A
Mumbai Trans Harbour Link
B
Atal Tunnel
C
Noida International Airport
D
Chenab Bridge

Question 19Single Answer

What was the status of India-US trade relations highlighted in early 2026 leading into March developments?

A
Increased tariffs
B
Breakthrough deal reducing US tariffs on Indian goods to 18%
C
Complete trade halt
D
New sanctions

Question 20Single Answer

What was the fiscal deficit target set for FY 2026-27 in the Union Budget 2026-27 presented by FM Nirmala Sitharaman?

A
4.0% of GDP
B
5.0% of GDP
C
4.5% of GDP
D
4.3% of GDP

Question 21Single Answer

What was the total expenditure estimated in the Union Budget 2026-27?

A
₹49.6 lakh crore
B
₹53.5 lakh crore
C
₹55 lakh crore
D
₹60 lakh crore

Question 22Single Answer

What defence-related development was noted in the context of India’s preparedness amid global tensions in March 2026?

A
Reduction in capex
B
Withdrawal from international exercises
C
Complete self-reliance achieved
D
Surge in defence budget and modernisation push

Question 23Single Answer

What significant diplomatic agreement was announced between India and Canada in early March 2026?

A
Defence pact
B
Free Trade Agreement
C
Strengthened economic partnership
D
Climate alliance

Question 24Single Answer

Which airport or port received a critical LPG shipment (Pyxis Pioneer) in March 2026 amid West Asia tensions?

A
Mundra Port
B
Paradip Port
C
New Mangalore Port
D
Kandla Port

Question 25Single Answer

What major international sporting hosting rights did India receive in March 2026?

A
2028 World Athletics Indoor Championships
B
2028 Olympics
C
2030 Asian Games
D
2027 Cricket World Cup

General English

Question 26Single Answer

I go to Madurai by —– Vaigai Express

A
a
B
an
C
some
D
the

Question 27Single Answer

Have the car stolen!

A
Steal the car
B
You should have the stolen car
C
Get someone to steal the car
D
They have stolen the car

Question 28Single Answer

The payment was collected by the hardworking salesman.

A
The hardworking salesman collected the payment.
B
the salesman who worked heard was able to collect the payment.
C
to collect the payment the salesman had to work hard.
D
The hardworking salesman was able to collect the payment.

Question 29Single Answer

I had to stop all my work to complete this project.

A
All other work had to be stopped to complete this project by me
B
For completing this project all other work must be stopped
C
For completing this project I had to stop all my work
D
To complete this project all other work had been stopped by me

Question 30Single Answer

They have published the names of all the successful candidates.

A
The candidates who have succeeded their names they had published.
B
The names of all the successful candidates have been published by them
C
The candidates who have succeeded their names have been published by them.
D
The names of all the successful candidate were published by them.

Question 31Single Answer

The online shopping site lowered the prices.

A
Lowering of the prices was done by the online shopping site
B
The prices were lowered by the online shopping site
C
The prices had been lowered by the online shopping site
D
The prices have been lowered by the online shopping site

Question 32Single Answer

Who taught you to drive a truck ?

A
To drive a truck by whom were you taught?
B
Driving a truck by who were you taught?
C
Driving a truck by who were you being taught?
D
By whom were you taught to drive a truck?

Question 33Single Answer

We shall invite Suresh.

A
Suresh would be invited by us
B
Suresh would have been invited by us
C
Suresh will be invited by us
D
Suresh will have been invited by us

Question 34Single Answer

Dark clouds have overcast the evening sky.

A
By the dark clouds the evening sky was overcast.
B
The evening sky has been overcast by the dark clouds.
C
Dark clouds overcastted the evening sky.
D
The sky of the evening was overcasted by dark clouds.

Question 35Single Answer

The partners will celebrate their triumph tomorrow.

A
The triumph would be celebrated by the partners a day before
B
The triumph would be celebrated by the partners a day after
C
The triumph would have been celebrated by the partners a day after
D
The triumph will have been celebrated by the partners tomorrow

Question 36Single Answer

Why did break the vase?

A
why is the vase broken by him
B
why was the vase broken by him
C
why had been the vase broken by him
D
why has been the vase broken by him

Question 37Single Answer

Mariam was writing a note to her boss.

A
A note was written to her boss by Mariam
B
A note was wrote by Mariam to her boss
C
A note was being written by Mariam to her boss
D
A note was written by Mariam to her boss

Question 38Single Answer

The baby really enjoys that music.

A
That music was really enjoyed by the baby.
B
That music was really being enjoyed by the baby.
C
That music is really enjoyed by the baby.
D
This music was really enjoyed by the baby.

Question 39Single Answer

The weather disrupted the final match.

A
The final match has been disrupted by the weather.
B
The final match had been disrupted by the weather.
C
The final match was disrupted by the weather.
D
The final match was being disrupted by the weather.

Question 40Single Answer

The management committee is required to publish a report every year.

A
report would be published by the management committee every year.
B
A report would have been published by the management committee every year.
C
A report requires to be published by the management committee every year.
D
Every year the report would be published by the management committee.

Question 41Single Answer

Passage :

Direction : Question below has two blanks, each blank indicting that some thing has been omitted. Choose the word for each blank which best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole.

The Finance Department has ……………a centralized online databank system for all statutory government bodies to …………an eye on their assets and liabilities.

A
presented , stay
B
introduced , keep
C
announce , make
D
created , let
E
proclaimed , hold

Question 42Single Answer

Passage :

Direction : The five items in this section consists of a word or group of words followed by four words as (a), (b), (c) and (d). Select the word which is nearly opposite to the meaning of the original word or group of words and mark your response as (a), (b), (c) and (d), as the case may be, in your Answer Sheet.

Assets

A
liabilities
B
responsibilities
C
estates
D
profits

Question 43Single Answer

Passage :

Direction : In the question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word and click the button corresponding to it

Affidavit

A
Affirmation
B
Slander
C
Oath
D
Testimony

Question 44Single Answer

Passage :

Direction: In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word and click the button corresponding to it

Hollow

A
Alveolate
B
Cleft
C
Cavernous
D
Solid

Question 45Single Answer

Passage :

Directions: In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word and click the button corresponding to it

Cosset

A
Ignoreb
B
Close
C
Caress
D
Fondle

Question 46Single Answer

Passage :

Directions: In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word and click the button corresponding to it

Ogle

A
Leer
B
Gaze
C
Ignore
D
Gawk

Question 47Single Answer

Passage :

Directions:In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word and click the button corresponding to it

Intrinsic

A
Elemental
B
Innate
C
Connate
D
Acquired

Question 48Single Answer

Passage :

Direction : In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word and click the button corresponding to it

Coalesce

A
Separate
B
Adhere
C
Cleave
D
Amalgamate

Question 49Single Answer

Passage :

Directions: In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word and click the button corresponding to it

Loiter

A
lag
B
Hasten
C
Amble
D
Loii

Question 50Single Answer

Passage :

Direction : Question below has two blanks, blank indicating that something has been omitted. Choose the set of words for blank which best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole.

The protests were......... at ......... awareness among the elite and the educated.

A
held, generating
B
aimed, creating
C
targeted, awakening
D
focused, building
E
concentrated, producing

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Quantitative Aptitude

Question 51Single Answer

The cash difference between the selling prices of an article at a profit of 4% and 6% is Rs. 3. The ratio of the two selling prices is:__________ ?

A
51:52
B
52:53
C
51:53
D
52:55

Question 52Single Answer

Which of the following numbers is irrational ?

A
√49
B
0.125
C
√2
D
22/7

Question 53Single Answer

356 x 936 – 356 x 836 = ?

A
35600
B
34500
C
9630
D
93600

Question 54Single Answer

Arrange in descending order: 5/8, 7/10, 3/4

A
3/4 > 7/10 > 5/8
B
7/10 > 3/4 > 5/8
C
3/4 > 5/8 > 7/10
D
5/8 > 7/10 > 3/4

Question 55Single Answer

What is (3^{^}{4} times 9^{^}{2}) ?

A
3⁶
B
3⁸
C
3¹⁰
D
9⁶

Question 56Single Answer

If 3⁴X^-2 = 729, then find the value of X.

Question 57Single Answer

Convert 0.6 into fraction ?

A
3/5
B
2/3
C
4/5

Question 58Single Answer

The no. plate of a bus had peculiarity. The bus number was a perfect square. It was also a perfect square when the plate numbers were reversed. The bus company had only five hundred buses numbered from 1 to 500. What was the number ?

A
169
B
36
C
196
D
Can not say

Question 59Single Answer

If a and b are positive integers, such that ab = 125, then (a-b)^a+b-4= ?

A
16
B
25
C
28
D
30

Question 60Single Answer

If x^*y = x² + y² – xy, then value of 9^*11 is

A
93
B
103
C
60.5
D
121

Question 61Single Answer

Which is greater ?

A
15/16
B
17/18
C
Equal
D
Cannot compare

Question 62Single Answer

If sum of two numbers is 42 and their product is 437, then find their difference.

Question 63Single Answer

Write the 44000 in Roman numerals

A
XLI
B
XLVI
C
XLIV
D
XLVIC

Question 64Single Answer

Convert 0.0909… into fraction ?

A
1/11
B
9/11
C
1/9
D
9/10

Question 65Single Answer

What is (98 times 102) ?

A
9996
B
10000
C
10096
D
10196

Question 66Single Answer

Passage :

information given below and answer the question that follow.
The result of an exam is given below. Out of 1000 students who appeared
(i) 658 failed in Physics
(ii) 166 failed in Physics and Chemistry
(iii) 372 failed in Chemistry, 434 failed in Physics and Maths
(iv) 590 failed in Maths, 126 failed in Maths & Chemistry
Find the number of people who failed in (assuming that none is passed in all subjects.

We have the following equations:
a+ b + c + d + e + f + g = 1000
a + b + d + e = 658, b + d = 166
b + d + c + f = 372
d + e = 434 as in the figure.
d + e + f + g = 590, d + f = 126. Find the values

Chemistry but not in Physics.

A
318
B
198
C
213
D
206

Question 67Single Answer

Passage :

Direction: information given below and answer the question that follow.
The result of an exam is given below. Out of 1000 students who appeared
(i) 658 failed in Physics
(ii) 166 failed in Physics and Chemistry
(iii) 372 failed in Chemistry, 434 failed in Physics and Maths
(iv) 590 failed in Maths, 126 failed in Maths & Chemistry
Find the number of people who failed in (assuming that none is passed in all subjects.

We have the following equations:
a+ b + c + d + e + f + g = 1000
a + b + d + e = 658, b + d = 166
b + d + c + f = 372
d + e = 434 as in the figure.
d + e + f + g = 590, d + f = 126. Find the values

Physics or Maths but not in Chemistry.

A
558
B
718
C
628
D
None of these

Question 68Single Answer

Passage :

For the next four question that follow:
In a city, three daily newspapers A, B, C are published, 42% read A; 51% read B; 68% read C; 30% read A and B; 28% read B and C; 36% read A and C; 8% do not read any of the three newspapers.

Let x% people read all the three newspapers.
Since 8% people do not read any newspapers.
(x – 24) + (x – 7) + (x + 4) + (30 – x) + (36 – x) + (28 – x) + x = 92
→ x + 98 – 31 = 92
→ x = 92 – 67 = 25

What is the percentage of persons who read all the three papers ?

A
20%
B
25%
C
30%
D
40%

Question 69Single Answer

Passage :

For the next four : question that follow :
In a city, three daily newspapers A, B, C are published, 42% read A; 51% read B; 68% read C; 30% read A and B; 28% read B and C; 36% read A and C; 8% do not read any of the three newspapers.

What is the percentage of persons who read only two papers?

A
19%
B
31%
C
44%
D
None of these

Question 70Single Answer

Passage :

What is the percentage of persons who read only one paper ?

A
38%
B
48%
C
51%
D
None of these

Question 71Single Answer

Passage :

For the next four : question that follow:
In a city, three daily newspapers A, B, C are published, 42% read A; 51% read B; 68% read C; 30% read A and B; 28% read B and C; 36% read A and C; 8% do not read any of the three newspapers.

What is the percentage of persons who read only A but neither B nor C ?

A
4%
B
3%
C
1%
D
None of these

Question 72Single Answer

Passage :

For the next four : question that follow:
In a city, three daily newspapers A, B, C are published, 42% read A; 51% read B; 68% read C; 30% read A and B; 28% read B and C; 36% read A and C; 8% do not read any of the three newspapers.

If A and B are any two sets, then what is A ᴖ (A ᴗ B) equal to ?

A
Complement of A
B
Complement of B
C
B
D
A

Question 73Single Answer

Passage :

For the next four : question that follow:
In a city, three daily newspapers A, B, C are published, 42% read A; 51% read B; 68% read C; 30% read A and B; 28% read B and C; 36% read A and C; 8% do not read any of the three newspapers.

40% of the people read newspaper X, 50% read newspaper Y and 10% read both the papers. What percentage of the people read neither newspaper ?

A
10%
B
15%
C
20%
D
25%

Question 74Single Answer

Passage :

Read the passage below and solve the question based on it.
5% of the passengers do not like coffee, tea and lassi and 10% like all the three, 20% like coffee and tea, 25% like lassi and coffee and 25% like lassi and tea. 55% like coffee, 50% like tea, and 50% like lassi.

Where C = Coffee, T = Tea and L =Lassi

The passengers who like only coffee is greater than the passengers who like only lassi by

A
25%
B
100%
C
75%
D
0%

Question 75Single Answer

Passage :

Where C = Coffee, T = Tea and L =Lassi

The percentage of passengers who like both tea and lassi but not coffee, is

A
15
B
25
C
40
D
75

Reasoning

Question 76Single Answer

How many such pairs of letters are there in the word ‘CLEANLINESS’ each of the which has as many letters between them in the word as they have in the English alphabet, in the same sequence?

A
Two
B
Three
C
Five
D
Four
E
None of these

Question 77Single Answer

Team A has scored more goals than Team B
Team C has scored fewer goals than Team B
Team A has scored fewer goals than Team C .
If the first two statements are true, the third statement is

A
True
B
False
C
Uncertain
D
None

Question 78Single Answer

If it is possible to make only one meaningful word with the second, the third, the sixth and the eight letters of the word FRAGMENT using each only once, which of the following will be the third letter of that word ? If no such word can be formed, give ‘X’ as the answer and if more than one such word can be formed, give ‘Y’ as the answer.

Question 79Single Answer

How many such letters are there in the word ORIENTAL each of which is as far away from the beginning of the word as when they are arranged alphabetically?

A
None
B
One
C
Two
D
Three
E
More than three

Question 80Single Answer

How many such pairs of letters in the word CREDIT each of which has as many letters between them in the word as in the English alphabet?

A
None
B
One
C
Two
D
Three
E
More than three

Question 81Single Answer

How many meaningful words can be made from the letters ‘LMEA’ using each letter only once in each word?

A
None
B
One
C
Two
D
Three
E
More than three

Question 82Single Answer

If it is possible to make only one meaningful word with the first, the second, the seventh and the eighth letters of the word TEMPORAL, which of the following will be the first letter of that word? If more than one such word can be made, give ‘Y’ as the answer and if no such word can be made, give ‘X’ as the answer.

Question 83Single Answer

If the letters of the word HANDOVER are arranged alphabetically from left to right how many letters will remain at the same position?

A
None
B
One
C
Two
D
Three
E
More than three

Question 84Single Answer

How many such pairs of letters are there in the word EXCURSION, each of which has as many letters between them in the word as they have in the English alphabet?

A
None
B
One
C
Two
D
Three
E
More than three

Question 85Single Answer

If it is possible to make only one meaningful word with the first, the second, the third, the sixth and the eighth letters of the word DEVIATION first letter of that word is your answer? If more than one such word can be made formed your answer is ‘A’ and if no such word can be formed your answer is ‘B’.

Question 86Single Answer

If each alternate letter beginning with the first in the word WORKING is replaced by the next letter in the English alphabet and each of the remaining letters is replaced by the previous letter in the English alphabet, which of the following will be the fourth from the right and after the replacement ?

A
N
B
Q
C
J
D
M
E
None of these

Question 87Single Answer

How many pairs of letters are there in the word ‘SHIFTED’ each of which has as many letters between its two letters as there are between in the English alphabet?

A
None
B
One
C
Two
D
Three
E
None of these

Question 88Single Answer

Statement: Is common currency a necessary ingredient for Europe’s growth ?
Arguments :
I. Yes, A common currency will enable entire Europe to market itself as one .
II. No, Similar experiments by Latin America countries have not affected their economies .

A
The only argument I is strong
B
Only argument II is strong
C
Either I or II is strong
D
Neither I nor II is strong

Question 89Single Answer

If it is possible to make only one meaningful word with the first, the fifth, the sixth, the tenth and the eleventh letters of the word EXCEPTIONAL using each letter only once, first letter of that word is your answer. If no such word can be made formed your answer is ‘X’ and if more than one such word can be formed your answer is ‘Y’.

Question 90Single Answer

How many meaningful English words can be formed with the letters RAE using each letter only once in each word?

A
None
B
One
C
Two
D
Three
E
More than three

Question 91Single Answer

Passage :

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z .

Which letter in this alphabet is the eighth letter to the right of the letter and which is tenth letter to the left of the last but one letter of the alphabet ?

Question 92Single Answer

Passage :

Direction : The following question is based on the five words given below:
AND FOR THE BIG SUM (The new words formed after performing the mentioned operations may or may not necessarily the meaningful English words.)

If the third alphabet of each of the words is changed to the next alphabet in the English alphabetical series, which of the following will form a meaningful English word?

A
SUM
B
BIG
C
Both BIG and THE
D
FOR
E
Both FOR and BIG

Question 93Single Answer

Passage :

Direction : The following question is based on the five words given below:
AND FOR THE BIG SUM (The new words formed after performing the mentioned operations may or may not necessarily the meaningful English words.)

If the given words are arranged in the order as they would appear in a dictionary from left to right, which of the following will be second from the right ?

A
AND
B
FOR
C
THE
D
BIG
E
SUM

Question 94Single Answer

Passage :

Direction: The following question is based on the five words given below:
AND FOR THE BIG SUM (The new words formed after performing the mentioned operations may or may not necessarily the meaningful English words.)

If second alphabet in each of the words is changed to next alphabet in the English alphabetical order, how many words having two vowels (same or different vowels) will be formed ?

A
None
B
One
C
Two
D
Three
E
Four

Question 95Single Answer

Passage :

How many letters are there in the English alphabetical series between the second letter of the word which is second from the right and the second letter of the word which is second from the left of the given words?

A
Two
B
Five
C
Six
D
Nine
E
Three

Question 96Single Answer

Passage :

Direction: The following question is based on the five words given below:
AND FOR THE BIG SUM (The new words formed after performing the mentioned operations may or may not necessarily the meaningful English words.)

If in each of the given words, each of the consonant is changed to previous letter and each vowel is changed to next letter in the English alphabetical series, in how many words thus formed will no vowels appear?

A
None
B
One
C
Two
D
Three
E
More than three

Question 97Single Answer

Passage :

Direction : Following question is based on five words given below:
BRU LEGINKCATOWN
(The new words formed after performing the mentioned operations may or may not necessarily be meaningful English words)

If the third alphabet in each of the words is changed to the next alphabet in the English alphabetical order, how many words having two vowels (same or different vowels) will be formed?

A
None
B
One
C
Two
D
Three
E
Four

Question 98Single Answer

Passage :

If the position of the first and the second alphabets of each of the words are interchanged, which of the following will form a meaningful English word?

A
Both CAT and OWN
B
Both BRU and INK
C
Only CAT
D
Only INK
E
Only LEG

Question 99Single Answer

Passage :

Direction: Following question is based on five words given below:
BRU LEGINKCATOWN
(The new words formed after performing the mentioned operations may or may not necessarily be meaningful English words)

If the given words are arranged in the order as they would appear in a dictionary from left to right, which of the following will be exactly in the middle of the five words?

A
OWN
B
LEG
C
BRU
D
CAT
E
INK

Question 100Single Answer

Passage :

Direction: Following question is based on five words given below:
BRU LEGINKCATOWN
(The new words formed after performing the mentioned operations may or may not necessarily be meaningful English words)

If in each of the given words, each of the consonants is changed to previous letter and each vowel is changed to next letter in the English alphabetical series, in how many words thus formed will the same alphabet appear twice?

A
None
B
One
C
Two
D
Three
E
More than three

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Question 101Single Answer

Which preparation is used to help prevent dehydration or achieve rehydration?

A
Lytren solution
B
Liposul
C
Bicytra
D
Mylicon

Question 102Single Answer

Emulsions prepared using Tweens as the principal emulsifying agents are usually of which type?

A
Water-in-oil
B
Oil-in-water
C
Multiple emulsion
D
Microcapsule dispersion
E
reversible

Question 103Single Answer

Compared with the corresponding crystalline form, an amorphous form of a drug is generally?

A
Less soluble
B
More soluble
C
Chemically identical to a solvate
D
Completely insoluble

Question 104Single Answer

A triple-roller mill is particularly useful in pharmaceutical preparation for reducing particle size and producing smooth?

A
Ointments
B
Hard gelatin capsules
C
Aerosols
D
Suppository molds

Question 105Single Answer

Particle-size reduction is most likely to improve drug absorption when absorption is limited primarily by which process?

A
Dissolution of a poorly soluble drug
B
Renal filtration
C
Hepatic metabolism
D
Plasma-protein synthesis

Question 106Single Answer

A material whose apparent viscosity increases as shear rate increases is classified as?

A
Dilatant
B
Newtonian
C
Pseudoplastic
D
Thixotropic

Question 107Single Answer

A solution contains 3 grains of a drug per US fluid ounce. Approximately what is its percentage strength w/v?

A
0.66%
B
0.20%
C
1.50%
D
6.60%

Question 108Single Answer

Cyanocobalamin is which type of substance?

A
Steroid
B
Vitamin
C
Cholinesterase inhibitor
D
Enzyme

Question 109Single Answer

Tweens are best classified as which type of pharmaceutical excipient?

A
Nonionic surfactants
B
Phospholipids
C
Glycosides
D
Inorganic electrolytes

Question 110Single Answer

Which process can promote separation of an emulsion by accelerating movement of dispersed droplets?

A
Centrifugation
B
Buffering
C
Isotonization
D
Sweetening

Question 111Single Answer

Which gastrointestinal effect is characteristically associated with oral iron preparations?

A
Darkening of stools
B
Blue discoloration of saliva
C
Green discoloration of tears
D
Purple discoloration of sweat

Question 112Single Answer

Orally administered lidocaine has limited systemic usefulness largely because it undergoes extensive?

A
First-pass hepatic metabolism
B
Renal tubular secretion before absorption
C
Photochemical degradation in the stomach
D
Pulmonary metabolism before absorption

Question 113Single Answer

On exposure to air and light, phenol may gradually develop which discoloration because of oxidation?

A
Pink to reddish coloration
B
Bright green coloration
C
Deep blue coloration
D
Pure white coloration

Question 114Single Answer

Approximately how much HgCl₂ is required to prepare 1 US pint (about 473 mL) of a 1:5000 w/v solution?

A
9.5 mg
B
47.3 mg
C
94.6 mg
D
473 mg

Question 115Single Answer

Which sulfonylurea has historically been associated with potentiation of the antidiuretic action of vasopressin?

A
Chlorpropamide
B
Chloramphenicol
C
Phenytoin
D
Dicoumarol

Question 116Single Answer

Which two drug properties are commonly altered by pharmaceutical complexation?

A
Stability and solubility
B
Atomic number and density
C
Molecular formula and atomic mass
D
Radioactivity and isotopic abundance

Question 117Single Answer

If drug distribution into tissues occurs more slowly than elimination from plasma, what is most likely to occur initially?

A
Failure to rapidly attain distribution equilibrium
B
Immediate pharmacodynamic tolerance
C
Complete inhibition of metabolism
D
Irreversible plasma-protein binding

Question 118Single Answer

In pharmaceutical aerosol terminology, PSIG stands for?

A
Pounds per square inch gauge
B
Pressure standard in glass
C
Pounds per square inch gravity
D
Propellant strength in grams

Question 119Single Answer

In the older terminology of radiation protection, the abbreviation rem stands for?

A
Roentgen equivalent man
B
Radiation emission meter
C
Relative electron mass
D
Roentgen exposure measurement

Question 120Single Answer

Azathioprine is primarily classified as a?

A
Immunosuppressant
B
Cardiotonic
C
Antacid
D
Local anesthetic

Question 121Single Answer

Phenol has which property with respect to water at ordinary conditions?

A
It has appreciable but limited solubility in water
B
It is completely immiscible with water
C
It is a carboxylic acid
D
It is an inorganic base

Question 122Single Answer

The pH of an aqueous solution is fundamentally related to the activity of which ion?

A
Hydrogen ion
B
Sodium ion
C
Chloride ion
D
Calcium ion

Question 123Single Answer

Which tissue commonly serves as an important storage site for highly lipid-soluble drugs?

A
Adipose tissue
B
Corneal epithelium
C
Dental enamel
D
Nail plate

Question 124Single Answer

Extensive distribution or sequestration of a drug in tissues is commonly associated with which pharmacokinetic finding?

A
Large apparent volume of distribution
B
Zero clearance
C
Complete absence of metabolism
D
Very small apparent volume of distribution

Question 125Single Answer

Oxytocin may be administered clinically to?

A
Induce or augment labor
B
Prevent fertilization
C
Treat male hypogonadism
D
Produce chronic hypertension

Question 126Single Answer

Which antibiotic is acid-labile and therefore undergoes substantial degradation in the acidic environment of the stomach?

A
Penicillin G
B
Acetaminophen
C
Hydrocortisone
D
Aspirin

Question 127Single Answer

A surfactant can increase the dissolution of a poorly water-soluble drug primarily by improving?

A
Wetting and interfacial contact
B
Nuclear decay
C
Renal filtration pressure
D
Hepatic blood formation

Question 128Single Answer

Which drug is known to produce blue fluorescence of urine under ultraviolet light?

A
Triamterene
B
Riboflavin
C
Nitrofurantoin
D
Cascara

Question 129Single Answer

Extensive plasma-protein binding generally affects drug biotransformation by?

A
Slowing metabolism of the bound fraction
B
Completely preventing metabolite formation
C
Converting metabolism to renal filtration
D
Always accelerating hepatic metabolism

Question 130Single Answer

Celestone Soluspan contains formulations of which corticosteroid?

A
Betamethasone
B
Dexamethasone
C
Prednisone
D
Cortisone

Question 131Single Answer

The site and timing of drug release from an enteric-coated tablet depend strongly on gastrointestinal?

A
pH and transit conditions
B
Blood group
C
Respiratory rate alone
D
Skin temperature alone

Question 132Single Answer

Carbolic acid is another name for?

A
Phenol
B
Benzoic acid
C
Salicylic acid
D
Acetylsalicylic acid

Question 133Single Answer

Which dosage-form approach is commonly used to improve palatability by masking an unpleasant drug taste?

A
Taste-masking formulation
B
Increasing particle contamination
C
Removing all excipients
D
Increasing microbial load

Question 134Single Answer

Which medium used in compendial sterility testing is suitable for detecting fungi as well as aerobic bacteria?

A
Soybean–casein digest medium
B
Fluid thioglycollate medium only
C
Distilled water
D
Physiological saline alone

Question 135Single Answer

When a product contains an antimicrobial substance that could interfere with a sterility test, the test method should?

A
Neutralize or remove the antimicrobial activity appropriately
B
Automatically declare the product sterile
C
Omit incubation
D
Perform only a visual color test

Question 136Single Answer

Which medium is primarily intended for detection of anaerobic bacteria during compendial sterility testing?

A
Fluid thioglycollate medium
B
Purified water
C
Lactose solution
D
Mineral oil

Question 137Single Answer

Which factor can significantly alter the hepatic metabolism of another drug?

A
Enzyme induction or inhibition
B
Tablet color alone
C
Capsule shell color alone
D
Prescription handwriting style

Question 138Single Answer

What is the principal pharmaceutical role of potassium iodide in strong iodine solution?

A
Increasing the aqueous solubility of iodine
B
Acting as the main preservative
C
Increasing solution viscosity
D
Producing an emulsion

Question 139Single Answer

Which organic nitrate is commonly used for rapid relief of an acute anginal attack when administered sublingually?

A
Nitroglycerin
B
Warfarin
C
Digoxin
D
Hydrochlorothiazide

Question 140Single Answer

The usual adult dose of a drug is 6 grains. According to Young's rule, what dose is calculated for a 6-year-old child?

A
1 grain
B
2 grains
C
3 grains
D
4 grains

Question 141Single Answer

Which storage condition is appropriate for morphine sulfate tablets according to current product labeling?

A
Dispense in a tight, light-resistant container
B
Store permanently exposed to direct sunlight
C
Store in an open container
D
Immerse the tablets in water

Question 142Single Answer

Which plant is an important natural source of the anticancer vinca alkaloids vincristine and vinblastine?

A
Catharanthus roseus
B
Digitalis purpurea
C
Atropa belladonna
D
Strychnos nux-vomica

Question 143Single Answer

How much zinc sulfate is required to prepare 30 mL of a 1:500 w/v solution?

A
30 mg
B
60 mg
C
150 mg
D
500 mg

Question 144Single Answer

If a CNS-active drug is extensively ionized at blood pH, its passive penetration across the blood-brain barrier will generally be?

A
Slower
B
Faster
C
Independent of ionization
D
Instantaneous

Question 145Single Answer

Formation of a more soluble salt of an ionizable drug is commonly used primarily to improve its?

A
Aqueous solubility
B
Atomic number
C
Radioactivity
D
Isotopic composition

Question 146Single Answer

To reduce gastrointestinal irritation associated with niacin, patients are commonly advised to take immediate-release niacin?

A
With food
B
Only on an empty stomach
C
Only with antacids
D
Only after prolonged fasting

Question 147Single Answer

A drug with a biological half-life of 6.9 days would generally be expected to require which dosing pattern compared with a drug having a half-life of only a few hours, assuming other pharmacokinetic factors are similar?

A
Less frequent dosing
B
More frequent dosing
C
Continuous dosing every minute
D
A dosing interval unrelated to pharmacokinetics

Question 148Single Answer

Tween 20 is best classified as a?

A
Hydrophilic nonionic surfactant
B
Lipophilic ionic surfactant
C
Strong inorganic acid
D
Chelating metal ion

Question 149Single Answer

Which pharmacokinetic property does not directly determine the rate at which a drug is absorbed from a solution at its absorption site?

A
Elimination half-life
B
Solution viscosity
C
Drug complexation
D
Micellar solubilization

Question 150Single Answer

For a drug eliminated by first-order kinetics, the elimination half-life is given by which expression?

A
0.693/k
B
k/0.693
C
1/k²
D
2k

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