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1. What does a negative value of σ signify for a substituent?

A. It is electron donating B. It is electron withdrawing C. It is neutral D. It is hydrophobic

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2. Mala-N contains:

A. Estradiol B. Norethisterone C. D-norgestrel D. Norepinephrine

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3. In India, the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) can issue an order to ban a drug on the recommendation of:

A. Indian Council of Medical Research B. Pharmacy Council of India C. Drug Technical Advisory Board D. National Pharmaceutical Advisory Board

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4. Agglomeration in aerosols can be reduced by including:

A. Anionic surfactants with HLB greater than 10 B. Cationic surfactants with HLB less than 10 C. Non-ionic surfactants with HLB greater than 10 D. Non-ionic surfactants with HLB less than 10

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5. Complexes of which of the following metals are used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis?

A. Gold B. Ruthenium C. Iron D. Copper

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6. The K-lines in an atomic X-ray spectrum correspond to:

A. Transitions from lower to higher energy levels B. Electron-electron collisions C. Absorption and emission of high-energy photons D. Transitions from upper energy levels to the innermost shell of the atom

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7. Standard addition techniques are used to:

A. Compensate for the sample matrix B. Obtain calibration curves C. Measure the spectrum of mixtures D. Calculate the average of a measurement

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8. Which classes of compounds are found in the highly deshielded region of an NMR spectrum?

A. sp3 hybridized alkanes B. Alkenes and sp2 hybridized alkanes C. TMS D. Carboxylic acids, aromatics, aldehydes

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9. Which of the following plants may be of use in Alzheimer’s disease due to its ability to enhance concentration and short-term memory?

A. Ephedra B. Catharanthus C. Hypericum D. Ginkgo

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10. The relationship between the size of a particle and its speed due to Brownian motion is defined by ____ equation:

A. Stokes-Einstein B. Navier Stokes C. Bose-Einstein D. Brown

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11. If the number 517*324 is completely divisible by 3, then the smallest whole number in the place of * will be:

A. 0 B. 1 C. 2 D. None of these

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12. Which is odd among the following numbers? 8, 27, 64, 100, 125, 216, 343

A. 27 B. 100 C. 125 D. 343

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13. There is a certain pattern in the numbers given in the diagram & find out the pattern and select the right answer from amongst the options for the ?
3 370 7
2 224 6
1 730 x

A. 5 B. 8 C. 9 D. 11

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14. In the given number series, there is a specific relation in the numbers. Find out the correct answer from the options given 6, 11, 20, 37, ______.

A. 51 B. 59 C. 70 D. 73

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15. If GROWTH = 579312, Then THROW = ?

A. 12793 B. 21793 C. 21973 D. 21379

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16. Which of the following monoclonal antibodies is used against asthma?

A. Rituximab B. Omalizumab C. Trastuzumab D. Etanercept

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17. @@@Match the following:

A. 1-Q, 2-R, 3-P, 4-Q B. 1-S, 2-R, 3-Q, 4-P C. 1-R, 2-P, 3-S, 4-Q D. 1-R, 2-S, 3-P, 4-Q

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18. Prolactin inhibition is caused by:

A. Dopamine B. Bromocriptine antagonist C. CRH D. Acetylcholine

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19. Nephrogenic diabetes insipidus is treated by:

A. Thiazides B. Carbamazepine C. Vasopressin D. Cyclophosphamide

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20. @@@Match the enzymes with their inhibitors:

A. 1-S, 2-R, 3-P, 4-Q B. 1-S, 2-Q, 3-P, 4-R C. 1-R, 2-S, 3-Q, 4-P D. 1-R, 2-S, 3-P, 4-Q