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Salvarsan is arsenic containing drug which was first used for the treatment of:
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Correct option: A
Syphilis
Option A (Syphilis) is correct because Salvarsan, an arsenic-containing drug developed by Paul Ehrlich, was the first effective treatment for syphilis.
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Antiseptic among the following is
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Correct option: C
Dettol
Option C (Dettol) is correct because Dettol is a widely used antiseptic.
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Which of the following is a germicide also?
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Correct option: A
Cationic detergent
Option A (Cationic detergent) is correct because cationic detergents, like quaternary ammonium salts, possess germicidal properties.
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Most of the deodorants contain aluminium salts because
they
they
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Correct option: B
act as anti-bacterial agents
Option B (act as anti-bacterial agents) is correct because aluminum salts in deodorants inhibit the growth of bacteria, which are responsible for body odor.
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A space rocket is propelled by:
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Mixture of fuel and oxidiser called propellant
Option D (Mixture of fuel and oxidiser called propellant) is correct because space rockets are propelled by the combustion of a fuel and an oxidizer mixture known as a propellant.
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Oil of winter green and salol are the esters of:
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Correct option: A
Salicylic acid
Option A (Salicylic acid) is correct because oil of wintergreen and salol are esters of salicylic acid.
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- Receptor antagonists is a term associated with:
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Correct option: B
Antihistamins
Option B (Antihistamins) is correct because receptor antagonists are commonly known as antihistamines and are used to block the effects of histamine.
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Which of the following is not used in the preparation of a soap?
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Correct option: D
Benzoic acid
Option D (Benzoic acid) is correct because benzoic acid is an aromatic carboxylic acid, and soaps are typically made from long-chain fatty acids.
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Which of the following is an alkaloid?
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Correct option: D
All of these
Option D (All of these) is correct because Nicotine, Piperine, and Codeine are all naturally occurring nitrogen-containing organic compounds, fitting the definition of alkaloids.
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Mixture of chloroxylenol and terpinol acts as
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Correct option: C
Antiseptic
Option C (Antiseptic) is correct because chloroxylenol and terpineol are both antiseptic agents commonly used in disinfectant formulations.
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Excessive nitrate in drinking water can cause
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Methemoglobinemia
Option C (Methemoglobinemia) is correct because excessive nitrate in drinking water can lead to this condition, also known as blue baby syndrome.
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Which of the following is a bactericidal antibiotic ?
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Correct option: A
Ofloxacin
Option A (Ofloxacin) is correct because Ofloxacin is a bactericidal antibiotic, meaning it kills bacteria directly.
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Which one is disperse dye?
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Correct option: C
Celliton
Option C (Celliton) is correct because Celliton is a well-known example of a disperse dye used for synthetic fibers.
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Which of the following is an ingrain dye?
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Correct option: B
Aniline black
Option B (Aniline black) is correct because Aniline black is formed directly within the fabric during the dyeing process, making it an ingrain dye.
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Ordinary soaps are defined as:
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Correct option: C
Na salts of higher fatty acids
Option C (Indicator) is correct because an indicator is a substance that changes color sharply at the endpoint of a reaction, signaling its completion.
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The drug which is used to relieve pain
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Correct option: D
Analgesic
Option D (Analgesic) is correct because analgesics are drugs specifically used to relieve pain.
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Which of the following compounds are added to wax for preparation of candles?
[A] Palmitic acid
[B] Stearic acid
[C] Arachidonic acid
[D] Linoleic acid
[A] Palmitic acid
[B] Stearic acid
[C] Arachidonic acid
[D] Linoleic acid
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Correct option: A
and
Option A ( and ) is correct because palmitic acid and stearic acid are saturated fatty acids commonly added to wax for candle preparation.
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Which of the following enhances the lathering property of soap?
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Correct option: C
Sodium rosinate
Option C (Sodium rosinate) is correct because sodium rosinate, derived from rosin, is added to soaps to enhance their lathering properties.
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Brazil wax is also known by the following other name?
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Correct option: B
Carnauba wax
Option B (Carnauba wax) is correct because Carnauba wax is also known as Brazil wax since it is obtained from the leaves of the Copernicia prunifera palm, which is native to Brazil.
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The safest and the most common alternative of sugar is
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Aspartame
Option B (Aspartame) is correct because aspartame is a widely used artificial sweetener considered safe for consumption and is a common alternative to sugar.
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Baby talcum powders contain
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Correct option: C
Zinc stearate, boric acid
The correct answer is C (Zinc stearate, boric acid) because baby talcum powders typically contain zinc stearate as a lubricant and boric acid as an antiseptic.
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A certain dye was prepared from a plant grown on a large scale in India. Name the dye:
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Indigo
Option C (Indigo) is correct because Indigo is a dye that was historically prepared from plants grown on a large scale in India.
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Cetyl trimethyl ammonium bromide is a popular
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Correct option: A
Cationic detergent
Option A (Cationic detergent) is correct because cetyl trimethyl ammonium bromide has a positively charged head and is therefore a cationic detergent.
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In the preparation of a soap, the fatty acid containing less than eight carbon atoms is not used, because the soap obtained:
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Does not form an emulsion with the grease
Option C (Does not form an emulsion with the grease) is correct because fatty acids with less than eight carbon atoms are too short to effectively emulsify grease.
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Which statement is false?
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Correct option: C
Ampicillin is a natural antibiotic
Option C (Ampicillin is a natural antibiotic) is correct because Ampicillin is a synthetic, not a natural, antibiotic.
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Saccharin is :
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Correct option: D
None of these
Option D (None of these) is correct because Saccharin is not a hexose, reducing sugar, or glucoside; it is an artificial sweetener with a different chemical structure.
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The substances which relieve anxiety, reduce mental tension and induce sleep are called:
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Correct option: C
Tranquilizer
Option C (Tranquilizer) is correct because tranquilizers are specifically used to relieve anxiety, reduce mental tension, and induce sleep.
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In basic dyes which of the following group is present?
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Correct option: D
Option D () is correct because basic dyes contain an amine group () which is responsible for their color and ability to bind to acidic sites on fabrics.
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Antifertility drug among the following is
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Correct option: D
Norethindrone
Option D (Norethindrone) is correct because Norethindrone is a synthetic progestin used in oral contraceptives to prevent pregnancy, thus acting as an antifertility drug.
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Oral contraceptive drugs contain
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Correct option: C
Both (1) and (2)
Option C (Both (1) and (2)) is correct because oral contraceptive drugs commonly contain both mestranol (an estrogen) and norethindrone (a progestin).
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