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1. Brahmi has ––––––.

A. Pentacyclic triterpenoid saponin glycoside B. Diterpenoid saponin glycoside C. Steroidal non-saponin glycoside D. Tetracyclic triterpenoid saponin glycoside

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2. A motivation is a(n):

A. Internal state that suppresses our behaviors B. Internal state that gives direction to our thoughts C. Subconscious emotion D. Physiological manifestation of thought

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3. Chymotrypsin, a protein hydrolyzing enzyme found in the intestine, is expected to cleave which one of the following peptide bonds?

A. ...Ser-Val... B. ...Lys-Val... C. ...Ile-Leu... D. ...Tyr-Val...

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4. The key distinction between malignant and benign tumors is that:

A. Malignant tumors mostly appear within structures that are adjacent to large blood vessels B. A benign tumor is encapsulated by a distinct border C. Benign tumors are invariably larger than malignant tumors D. Malignant tumors arise from neurons rather than glia

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5. Which of the following is an operational feasibility vital issue?

A. Suppliers support B. Users training C. System hardware and software D. Cost reduction and avoidance

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6. First gene therapy was carried out by replacing ____ amino acid at position 329 of the ADA protein, which has occurred due to C-to-T point mutation in exon 11:

A. Valine B. Ornithine C. Alanine D. Lysine

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7. Kollidon is used as a binder. It is polymer of ––––––.

A. Homopolymer of N-vinylpyrrolidone B. Homopolymer of vinyl acetate C. Homopolymer of vinyl acrylate D. Heteropolymer of N-vinylpyrrolidone

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8. Excellent Carr's index is ––––––.

A. 5-15 B. 10-20 C. 20-25 D. 25-30

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9. If the compressing material has a high percentage of fines it will cause ––––––.

A. Capping B. Lamination C. Sticking D. Cracking

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10. Bloom effect can be minimized by ––––––.

A. Reducing viscosity B. Decreasing distance between spray nasal and powder bed C. Reducing temperature D. Increasing the plasticizer content

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11. Carrier-mediated transport that follows order kinetics at saturation concentration is:

A. Zero B. First C. Second D. Pseudofirst

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12. In calibration of UV
I. Control of absorbances P. K₂Cr₂O₇ in H₂SO₄
II. Limit of straylight Q. 1.2% KCl solution
III. Resolution power R. 0.02% v/v solution of Toluene in Hexane

A. I-P, II-Q, III-R B. I-Q, II-P, III-R C. I-R, II-Q, III-P D. I-Q, II-R, III-P

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13. Mass base peak is 94, HNMR 7.24, 6.931, 6.838, 5.35, CNMR 155.02, 129.8, 121, 115.5, IR 3025 cm⁻¹. The correct sample was ––––––.

A. Gallol B. Resorcinol C. Cresol D. Phenol

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14. India's manned moon mission is planned to be executed in ––––––.

A. 2020 B. 2025 C. 2030 D. 2015

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15. Which electrode is mostly used in precipitation titration?

A. Hydrogen B. Platinum C. Glass D. Silver

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16. What is kept constant in amperometric titration?

A. Current B. Voltage C. Resistance D. Potential difference

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17. Which one is correct for reverse phase chromatography?

A. Polar stationary phase B. Organic stationary phase C. Nonpolar moving phase D. Organic moving phase

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18. End capping of silica in reverse phase chromatographic stationary phase is done to block ––––.

A. Si of silica B. OH of silica C. OH of bonded phase D. Protect the bonded phase

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19. Which part of ergot is used medicinally?

A. Seeds B. Leaves C. Sclerotium D. Bark

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20. Moisture content in hard gelatin capsules is:

A. 6-10% B. 13-16% C. 8-15% D. >20