CUET Chemistry MCQs Unit XVI Chemistry in Everyday Life

Question : Drug which helps to reduce anxiety and brings about calmness is
(a) tranquillizer
(b) diuretic
(c) analgesic
(d) antihistamine

Answer : A

Question : An antibiotic with a broad spectrum
(a) kills the antibodies
(b) acts on a specific antigen
(c) acts on different antigens
(d) acts on both the antigens and antibodies

Answer : C

Question : Which one of the following is employed as a tranquilizer drug?
(a) Promethazine
(b) Valium
(c) Naproxen     
(d) Mifepristone

Answer : B

Question : The drug used as an antidepressant is
(a) Luminol   
(b) Tofranil
(c) Mescaline
(d) Sulphadiazine

Answer : B

Question : An antibiotic with a broad spectrum
(a) kills the antibodies
(b) acts on a specific antigen
(c) acts on different antigens
(d) acts on both the antigens and antibodies

Answer : C

Question : A drug effective in the treatment of pneumonia, bronchitis, etc, is
(a) streptomycin
(b) chloramphenicol
(c) penicillin      
(d) sulphaguanidine

Answer : C

Question : The use of chemicals for treatment of diseases is called as
(a) isothermotherapy
(b) angiotherapy
(c) physiotherapy 

Answer : A

Question :  Which of the following method of classification of drugs is useful for doctors?
(a) On the basis of drug action.
(b) On the basis of chemical structure.
(c) On the basis of molecular targets.
(d) On the basis of pharmacological effect.

Answer : D

Question : Terfenadine is commonly used as a/an
(a) tranquilizer
(b) antihistamine
(c) antimicrobia
(d) antibiotic

Answer : B

Question : Which of the following drugs is a tranquilizer and sedative
(a) Sulphadiazine
(b) Papaverine
(c) Equanil
(d) Mescaline

Answer : C

Question : Which of the following is a hypnotic drug
(a) lumina
(b) salol
(c) catecho
(d) chemisol

Answer : A

Question : Barbituric acid and its derivatives are well known
(a) antipyretics
(b) analgesics
(c) antiseptics
(d) traquillizers

Answer : D

Question : Which of the following term means pain killer
(a) Antibiotic
(b) Analgesic
(c) Antipyretic
(d) Penicillin

Answer : B

Question : Which of the following statements about aspirin is not true?
(a) It is effective in relieving pain.
(b) It is a neurologically active drug.
(c) It has antiblood clotting action.
(d) It belongs to narcotic analgesics.

Answer : D

Question : Streptomycin is effective in the treatment of
(a) tuberculosis
(b) malaria
(c) typhoid
(d) cholera

Answer : A

Question : A drug effective in the treatment of pneumonia, bronchitis, etc, is
(a) streptomycin
(b) chloramphenicol
(c) penicillin
(d) sulphaguanidine

Answer : C

Question : An antibiotic contains nitro group attached to aromatic nucleus. It is
(a) penicillin
(b) streptomycin
(c) tetracycline
(d) chloramphenicol

Answer : D

Question : Penicillin is an :
(a) antibiotic
(b) anaesthetic
(c) antiseptic
(d) antipyretic

Answer : A

Question : Antiseptics and disinfectants either kill or prevent growth of microorganisms. Identify which of the following statements is not true:
(a) Chlorine and iodine are used as strong disinfectants.
(b) Dilute solutions of boric acid and hydrogen Peroxide are strong antiseptics.
(c) Disinfectants harm the living tissues.
(d) A 0.2% solution of phenol is an antiseptic while 1% solution acts as a disinfectant.

Answer : B

Question : Tranquillizers are substances used for the treatment of
(a) cancer             
(b) AIDS
(c) mental diseases 
(d) physical disorders

Answer : C

Question : Barbituric acid and its derivatives are well known
(a) antipyretics
(b) analgesics
(c) antiseptics 
(d) traquillizers

Answer : D

Question : Which of the following is not an antiseptic drug?
(a) Iodoform    
(b) Dettol
(c) Gammexane
(d) Genation violet

Answer : C

Question : Chloroamphenicol is an :
(a) antifertility drug
(b) antihistaminic
(c) antiseptic and disinfectant
(d) antibiotic-broad spectrum

Answer : D

Question : Which of the following is not a target molecule for drug function in body?
(a) Carbohydrates
(b) Lipids
(c) Vitamins
(d) Proteins

Answer : C

Question : Which one of the following is employed as a tranquilizer?
(a) Naproxen
(b) Tetracycline
(c) Chlorpheninamine
(d) Equanil

Answer : D

Question : Which one of the following is employed as a tranquilizer drug?
(a) Valium Promethazin
(b) Equanil
(c) Naproxen
(d) Mifepristone

Answer : B

Question : Which of the following is used for inducing sleep?
(a) Paracetamol
(b) Chloroquine
(c) Bithional
(d) Barbituric acid derivatives

Answer : D

Question : Sulpha drugs are used for
(a) precipitating bacteria
(b) removing bacteria
(c) decreasing the size of bacteria
(d) stopping the growth of bacteria

Answer : D

Question : Which one among the following is not an analgesic?
(a) Ibuprofen
(b) Naproxen
(c) Aspirin 
(d) Valium

Answer : D

Question : Which of the following is not an antiseptic drug?
(a) Iodoform
(b) Dettol
(c) Gammexane
(d) Genation violet

Answer : C

Question : Chloroamphenicol is an :
(a) antifertility drug
(b) antihistaminic
(c) antiseptic and disinfectant
(d) antibiotic-broad spectrum

Answer : D

Question : Bithional is added to soap as an additive to function as a/an
(a) softener
(b) hardener
(c) dryer 
(d) antiseptic

Answer : D

Question : Which one of the following is not a tranquilizer?
(a) Equanil   
(b) Veronal
(c) Salvarsan
(d) Serotonin

Answer : C

Question : Which of the following is a hypnotic drug?
(a) luminal   
(b) salol
(c) catechol
(d) chemisol

Answer : A

Question : Commonly used antiseptic 'Dettol' is a mixture of
(a) o-chlorophenozylenol + terpeneol
(b) o-cresol + terpeneol
(c) phenol + terpeneol
(d) chloroxylenol + terpeneol

Answer : D

Question : The function of enzymes in the living system is to
(a) transport oxygen
(b) provide energy
(c) provide immunity
(d) catalyse biochemical reactions

Answer : D

Question : The drug used as an antidepressant is
(a) Lumino
(b) Tofranil
(c) Mescaline
(d) Sulphadiazine

Answer : B

Question : The drug used for prevention of heart attacks is
(a) aspiri
(b) valium
(c) chloramphenicol
(d) cephalsoprin

Answer : A

Question : Various phenol derivatives, tincture of iodine (2 – 3%) I₂ in (water / alcohol) and some dyes like methylene blue are
(a) antiseptics
(b) disinfectants
(c) analgesics
(d) antipyretics

Answer : A

Question : Veronal, a barbiturate drug is used as
(a) anaesthetic
(b) sedative
(c) antiseptic
(d) None of these

Answer : B

Question : Arsenic drugs are mainly used in the treatment of
(a) Jaundice
(b) Typhoid
(c) Syphilis
(d) Cholera

Answer : C

Question : Terfenadine is commonly used as a/an
(a) tranquilizer  
(b) antihistamine
(c) antimicrobial
(d) antibiotic

Answer : B

Question : Sulpha drugs are used for
(a) precipitating bacteria
(b) removing bacteria
(c) decreasing the size of bacteria
(d) stopping the growth of bacteria

Answer : D

Question : The drug which is effective in curing malaria is
(a) quinine
(b) aspirin
(c) analgin
(d) equanil

Answer : A

Question : Which one of the following is not a tranquilizer?
(a) Equanil
(b) Veronal
(c) Salvarsan
(d) Serotonin

Answer : C

Question : An antipyretic is
(a) quinin
(b) paracetamol
(c) lumina
(d) piperazine

Answer : B

Question : Salol can be used as
(a) antiseptic
(b) antipyretic
(c) analgesic
(d) None of these

Answer : A

Question : Commonly used antiseptic 'Dettol' is a mixture of
(a) o-chlorophenozylenol + terpeneol
(b) o-cresol + terpeneol
(c) phenol + terpeneol
(d) chloroxylenol + terpeneol

Answer : D

Question : Which of the following is a broad spectrum drug?
(a) Plasmoquine
(b) Chloroquine
(c) Chloramphenicol
(d) D.D.T.

Answer : C

Question : Which of the following drugs is a tranquilizer and sedative
(a) Sulphadiazine
(b) Papaverine
(c) Equanil         
(d) Mescaline

Answer : C

Question : Veronal, a barbiturate drug is used as
(a) anaesthetic
(b) sedative
(c) antiseptic  
(d) None of these

Answer : B

Question : Tranquillizers are substances used for the treatment of
(a) cance
(b) AIDS
(c) mental disease
(d) physical disorders

Answer : C

Question : Aspirin is
(a) antibiotic
(b) antipyretic
(c) sedative
(d) psychedelic

Answer : B

Question : Sulpha drugs are used for
(a) precipitating bacteria
(b) removing bacteria
(c) decreasing the size of bacteria
(d) stopping the growth of bacteria

Answer : D

Question : Which of the following is not a function of aspirin?
(a) Relief from arthritic pain
(b) Relief from postoperative pain.
(c) Prevents platelet coagulation.
(d) Prevention of heart attacks.

Answer : D

Question : Which one of the following is employed as a tranquilizer drug?
(a) Promethazine
(b) Valium
(c) Naproxen     
(d) Mifepristone

Answer : B

Question : Which of the following statements is not true aboult enzyme inhibitors?
(a) Inhibit the catalytic activity of the enzyme.
(b) Prevent the binding of substrate.
(c) Generally a strong covalent bond is formed between an inhibitor and an enzyme
(d) Inhibitors can be competitive or non-competitive.

Answer : C

Question : Barbituric acid and its derivatives are well known
(a) antipyretic
(b) analgesics
(c) antiseptic
(d) traquillizers

Answer : D

Question : Aspirin is known as
(a) acetyl salicylic acid
(b) phenyl salicylate
(c) acetyl salicylate
(d) methyl salicylic acid

Answer : A

Question : The drug which is effective in curing malaria is
(a) quinine
(b) aspirin
(c) analgin
(d) equanil

Answer : A

Question : Drug which helps to reduce anxiety and brings about calmness is
(a) tranquillizer
(b) diuretic
(c) analgesic  
(d) antihistamine

Answer : A

Question : Which one of the following is employed as a tranquilizer drug?
(a) Promethazine
(b) Valium
(c) Naproxen
(d) Mifepristone

Answer : B

Question : Which one of the following can possibly be used as analgesic without causing addiction and mood modification ?
(a) Diazepam
(b) Morphine
(c) N-Acetyl-para-aminophenol
(d) Tetrahydrocannabinol

Answer : C

Question : Bithional is an example of
(a) disinfectant
(b) antiseptic
(c) antibiotic
(d) analgesic

Answer : B

Question : Penicillin was first discovered by
(a) A. Fleming   
(b) Tence and Salke
(c) S.A. Waksna
(d) Lewis Pasteur

Answer : A

Question : Aspirin falls under which class of drugs ?
(a) Analgesic
(b) Antibiotic
(c) Antifertilit
(d) antacid

Answer : A

Question : Streptomycin is effective in the treatment of
(a) tuberculosis
(b) malaria
(c) typhoid      
(d) cholera

Answer : A

Question : Penicillin was first discovered by
(a) A. Fleming
(b) Tence and Salke
(c) S.A. Waksna
(d) Lewis Pasteur

Answer : A

Question : Which of the following comounds are administered as antacids?
(i) Sodium carbonate
(ii) Sodium hydrogencarbonate
(iii) Aluminium carbonate
(iv) Magnesium hydroxide
(a) (i) and (ii)
(b) (ii) and (iv)
(c) (i), (ii) and (iii)
(d) All of these

Answer : B