Health Education And Community Pharmacy — Part 2 MCQs with Explanations
Practice high-yield Pharmacy & Pharmacology MCQs on Health Education And Community Pharmacy — Part 2 with worked academic solutions for PPSC Drug Inspector, FPSC, KPPSC, SPSC.
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Question 1 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
The national leprosy programme was launched in
Correct Answer: Option C — 1954 - 55
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1954 - 55 is the correct answer to “The national leprosy programme was launched in”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Health Education And Community Pharmacy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Health Education And Community Pharmacy
Question 2 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
Reserve food of plant is
Correct Answer: Option B — Starch
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Starch is the correct answer to “Reserve food of plant is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Health Education And Community Pharmacy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Health Education And Community Pharmacy
Question 3 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
Measles vaccine is given at
Correct Answer: Option D — 9 months of age
Detailed Academic Explanation:
9 months of age is the correct answer to “Measles vaccine is given at”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Health Education And Community Pharmacy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Health Education And Community Pharmacy
Question 4 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
Ancydostomata duodenal is a
Correct Answer: Option A — Nematode
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Nematode is the correct answer to “Ancydostomata duodenal is a”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Health Education And Community Pharmacy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Health Education And Community Pharmacy
Question 5 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
All of the following are contagious diseases except
Correct Answer: Option B — Poliomyelitis
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Poliomyelitis is the correct answer to “All of the following are contagious diseases except”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Health Education And Community Pharmacy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Health Education And Community Pharmacy
Question 6 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
TT is given to protect against following
Correct Answer: Option A — Tetanus
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Tetanus is the correct answer to “TT is given to protect against following”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Health Education And Community Pharmacy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Health Education And Community Pharmacy
Question 7 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
Which of the following disease does not control by vaccine
Correct Answer: Option D — Cancer
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Cancer is the correct answer to “Which of the following disease does not control by vaccine”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Health Education And Community Pharmacy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Health Education And Community Pharmacy
Question 8 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
Toxoids are bacterial
Correct Answer: Option A — Exotoxin
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Exotoxin is the correct answer to “Toxoids are bacterial”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Health Education And Community Pharmacy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Health Education And Community Pharmacy
Question 9 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
Staining the background instead of cell is called
Correct Answer: Option A — -Ve staining
Detailed Academic Explanation:
-Ve staining is the correct answer to “Staining the background instead of cell is called”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Health Education And Community Pharmacy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Health Education And Community Pharmacy
Question 10 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
Citrus fruits are main source of
Correct Answer: Option A — Vitamin-C
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Vitamin-C is the correct answer to “Citrus fruits are main source of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Health Education And Community Pharmacy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Health Education And Community Pharmacy
Question 11 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
Causative agent of Diphtheria is
Correct Answer: Option A — Corynebacterium diptheriae
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Corynebacterium diptheriae is the correct answer to “Causative agent of Diphtheria is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Health Education And Community Pharmacy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Health Education And Community Pharmacy
Question 12 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
Bacterial disease is
Correct Answer: Option A — Typhoid fever
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Typhoid fever is the correct answer to “Bacterial disease is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Health Education And Community Pharmacy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Health Education And Community Pharmacy
Question 13 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
The single most important laboratory test for determining the virulence of staphylococci
Correct Answer: Option C — Detection of coagulase
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Detection of coagulase is the correct answer to “The single most important laboratory test for determining the virulence of staphylococci”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Health Education And Community Pharmacy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Health Education And Community Pharmacy
Question 14 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
The most important essential fatty acid is
Correct Answer: Option A — Linoleic acid
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Linoleic acid is the correct answer to “The most important essential fatty acid is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Health Education And Community Pharmacy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Health Education And Community Pharmacy
Question 15 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
Wilm's tumour is also known as
Correct Answer: Option B — Nephroblastoma
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Nephroblastoma is the correct answer to “Wilm's tumour is also known as”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Health Education And Community Pharmacy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Health Education And Community Pharmacy
Question 16 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
The constant presence of a disease with in a geographical area (or) particular area is
Correct Answer: Option C — Endemic
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Endemic is the correct answer to “The constant presence of a disease with in a geographical area (or) particular area is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Health Education And Community Pharmacy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Health Education And Community Pharmacy
Question 17 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
VDRL test is associated with
Correct Answer: Option B — Syphilis
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Syphilis is the correct answer to “VDRL test is associated with”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Health Education And Community Pharmacy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Health Education And Community Pharmacy
Question 18 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
Which of the following not used in treatment of diabetes insipidus?
Correct Answer: Option B — Ketokonazole
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Ketokonazole is the correct answer to “Which of the following not used in treatment of diabetes insipidus”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Health Education And Community Pharmacy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Health Education And Community Pharmacy
Question 19 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
The microorganisms that can enter the body only through an injury is
Correct Answer: Option B — Clostridium tetani
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Clostridium tetani is the correct answer to “The microorganisms that can enter the body only through an injury is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Health Education And Community Pharmacy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Health Education And Community Pharmacy
Question 20 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
ATS is given to treat
Correct Answer: Option B — Tetanus
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Tetanus is the correct answer to “ATS is given to treat”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Health Education And Community Pharmacy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Health Education And Community Pharmacy
Question 21 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
Which scientist finds out the causative organism of leprosy?
Correct Answer: Option A — Dr. Hansons
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Dr. Hansons is the correct answer to “Which scientist finds out the causative organism of leprosy”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Health Education And Community Pharmacy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Health Education And Community Pharmacy
Question 22 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
Varicella vaccine' is given for the prevention of which of the following disease?
Correct Answer: Option A — Chiken pox
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Chiken pox is the correct answer to “Varicella vaccine' is given for the prevention of which of the following disease”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Health Education And Community Pharmacy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Health Education And Community Pharmacy
Question 23 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
Dubois formula is used to calculate
Correct Answer: Option A — Body surface area
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Body surface area is the correct answer to “Dubois formula is used to calculate”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Health Education And Community Pharmacy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Health Education And Community Pharmacy
Question 24 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
The study of arthropods of medicinal importance is termed as
Correct Answer: Option A — Medical entomology
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Medical entomology is the correct answer to “The study of arthropods of medicinal importance is termed as”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Health Education And Community Pharmacy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Health Education And Community Pharmacy
Question 25 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
Which of the following serves as one of the laboratories for producing oral vaccine
Correct Answer: Option D — Pasteur institute of India, coonoor
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Pasteur institute of India, coonoor is the correct answer to “Which of the following serves as one of the laboratories for producing oral vaccine”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Health Education And Community Pharmacy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Health Education And Community Pharmacy
Question 26 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
Very commonly used preservative in vaccines is
Correct Answer: Option B — Thiomersal
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Thiomersal is the correct answer to “Very commonly used preservative in vaccines is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Health Education And Community Pharmacy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Health Education And Community Pharmacy
Question 27 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
Best method to diagnose Polio myelitis is
Correct Answer: Option C — Serological
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Serological is the correct answer to “Best method to diagnose Polio myelitis is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Health Education And Community Pharmacy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Health Education And Community Pharmacy
Question 28 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
Effective human vaccines have been produced against
Correct Answer: Option D — Streptococcus pneumoniae
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Streptococcus pneumoniae is the correct answer to “Effective human vaccines have been produced against”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Health Education And Community Pharmacy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Health Education And Community Pharmacy
Question 29 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
Malaria is caused by
Correct Answer: Option D — Mosquito
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Mosquito is the correct answer to “Malaria is caused by”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Health Education And Community Pharmacy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Health Education And Community Pharmacy
Question 30 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
Most specific test for diagnosis of syphilis is
Correct Answer: Option C — TPI test
Detailed Academic Explanation:
TPI test is the correct answer to “Most specific test for diagnosis of syphilis is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Health Education And Community Pharmacy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Health Education And Community Pharmacy
Question 31 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
More protein is present in
Correct Answer: Option A — Cereals
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Cereals is the correct answer to “More protein is present in”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Health Education And Community Pharmacy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Health Education And Community Pharmacy
Question 32 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
Classification of bacteria is heterotrophs is based on
Correct Answer: Option C — Energy source
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Energy source is the correct answer to “Classification of bacteria is heterotrophs is based on”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Health Education And Community Pharmacy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Health Education And Community Pharmacy
Question 33 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
Antiviral disinfectant is
Correct Answer: Option D — All the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All the above is the correct answer to “Antiviral disinfectant is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Health Education And Community Pharmacy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Health Education And Community Pharmacy
Question 34 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
Water with hardness of more than 300 mg of CaCO 3 / litre is regarded as
Correct Answer: Option A — Hard water
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Hard water is the correct answer to “Water with hardness of more than 300 mg of CaCO 3 / litre is regarded as”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Health Education And Community Pharmacy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Health Education And Community Pharmacy
Question 35 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
All are essential amino acids except
Correct Answer: Option D — Tyrosine
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Tyrosine is the correct answer to “All are essential amino acids except”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Health Education And Community Pharmacy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Health Education And Community Pharmacy
Question 36 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
Causative organism of 'trench fever' is
Correct Answer: Option B — R. quintana
Detailed Academic Explanation:
R. quintana is the correct answer to “Causative organism of 'trench fever' is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Health Education And Community Pharmacy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Health Education And Community Pharmacy
Question 37 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
The protein-DNA complex in higher organism is called as
Correct Answer: Option B — Chromatin
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Chromatin is the correct answer to “The protein-DNA complex in higher organism is called as”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Health Education And Community Pharmacy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Health Education And Community Pharmacy
Question 38 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
Which condition commonly causes severe pain, redness & swelling of the first metatarsal joint?
Correct Answer: Option A — Rheumatoid arthritis
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Rheumatoid arthritis is the correct answer to “Which condition commonly causes severe pain, redness & swelling of the first metatarsal joint”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Health Education And Community Pharmacy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Health Education And Community Pharmacy
Question 39 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
ELISA Test is used for screening
Correct Answer: Option C — AIDS
Detailed Academic Explanation:
AIDS is the correct answer to “ELISA Test is used for screening”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Health Education And Community Pharmacy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Health Education And Community Pharmacy
Question 40 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
Serum Hepatitis is
Correct Answer: Option A — Hepatitis-B
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Hepatitis-B is the correct answer to “Serum Hepatitis is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Health Education And Community Pharmacy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Health Education And Community Pharmacy
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