Pharmaceutical Analysis — Part 1 MCQs with Explanations
Practice high-yield Pharmacy & Pharmacology MCQs on Pharmaceutical Analysis — Part 1 with worked academic solutions for PPSC Drug Inspector, FPSC, KPPSC, SPSC.
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Question 1 of 40
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The radio frequency radiation is associated with
Correct Answer: Option B — Nuclear magnetic resonance
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Nuclear magnetic resonance is the correct answer to “The radio frequency radiation is associated with”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Analysis.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmaceutical Analysis
Question 2 of 40
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★ FPSC
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Detector used specifically in gas chromatography for halogen containing compounds is
Correct Answer: Option A — Electron capture detector
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Electron capture detector is the correct answer to “Detector used specifically in gas chromatography for halogen containing compounds is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Analysis.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmaceutical Analysis
Question 3 of 40
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Bathochromic shift is also called as
Correct Answer: Option C — Red shift
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Red shift is the correct answer to “Bathochromic shift is also called as”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Analysis.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmaceutical Analysis
Question 4 of 40
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Xenon arc lamp is the source of light in
Correct Answer: Option A — Spectroflurometer
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Spectroflurometer is the correct answer to “Xenon arc lamp is the source of light in”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Analysis.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmaceutical Analysis
Question 5 of 40
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★ FPSC
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Electron donating groups like NH 2 and OH
Correct Answer: Option A — Increase fluorescence
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Increase fluorescence is the correct answer to “Electron donating groups like NH 2 and OH”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Analysis.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmaceutical Analysis
Question 6 of 40
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★ FPSC
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Inamperometric titrations one of the following is kept constant
Correct Answer: Option A — Current
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Current is the correct answer to “Inamperometric titrations one of the following is kept constant”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Analysis.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmaceutical Analysis
Question 7 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
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Reverse phase liquid chromatography means
Correct Answer: Option C — The stationary phase is a non-polar compound and the mobile phase is a polar solvent
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The stationary phase is a non-polar compound and the mobile phase is a polar solvent is the correct answer to “Reverse phase liquid chromatography means”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Analysis.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmaceutical Analysis
Question 8 of 40
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★ FPSC
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Decrease in fluorescence intensity due to:
Correct Answer: Option D — All the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All the above is the correct answer to “Decrease in fluorescence intensity due to:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Analysis.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmaceutical Analysis
Question 9 of 40
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★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
Non destructive detector used in GLC is
Correct Answer: Option C — Thermal conductivity detector
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Thermal conductivity detector is the correct answer to “Non destructive detector used in GLC is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Analysis.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmaceutical Analysis
Question 10 of 40
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★ FPSC
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★ FPSC
Which of the following mass analyzers have a wide mass range and can be very accurate in their mass measurements?
Correct Answer: Option A — Time of flight
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Time of flight is the correct answer to “Which of the following mass analyzers have a wide mass range and can be very accurate in their mass measurements”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Analysis.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmaceutical Analysis
Question 11 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
UV radiation lies in the range of
Correct Answer: Option B — 200 - 400 nm
Detailed Academic Explanation:
200 - 400 nm is the correct answer to “UV radiation lies in the range of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Analysis.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmaceutical Analysis
Question 12 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
The permanent red colour obtained at the end of the titration in volhard's method is due to the formation of
Correct Answer: Option A — Ferric thiocyanate
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Ferric thiocyanate is the correct answer to “The permanent red colour obtained at the end of the titration in volhard's method is due to the formation of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Analysis.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmaceutical Analysis
Question 13 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
The glass electrode used in pH measurement is
Correct Answer: Option C — Ion selective electrode
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Ion selective electrode is the correct answer to “The glass electrode used in pH measurement is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Analysis.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmaceutical Analysis
Question 14 of 40
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★ FPSC
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Absorption maxima goes to longer wavelength is called
Correct Answer: Option D — Red shift
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Red shift is the correct answer to “Absorption maxima goes to longer wavelength is called”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Analysis.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmaceutical Analysis
Question 15 of 40
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★ FPSC
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What is unit of chemical shift?
Correct Answer: Option C — Part per million
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Part per million is the correct answer to “What is unit of chemical shift”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Analysis.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmaceutical Analysis
Question 16 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
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Ion exchange chromatography is commonly used to purify:
Correct Answer: Option B — Proteins
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Proteins is the correct answer to “Ion exchange chromatography is commonly used to purify:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Analysis.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmaceutical Analysis
Question 17 of 40
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★ FPSC
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Chemical shift is expressed in one of the following units
Correct Answer: Option B — Parts per million
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Parts per million is the correct answer to “Chemical shift is expressed in one of the following units”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Analysis.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmaceutical Analysis
Question 18 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
In neighboring group effects, there is no:
Correct Answer: Option D — Intramolecular nucleophilic attack
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Intramolecular nucleophilic attack is the correct answer to “In neighboring group effects, there is no:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Analysis.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmaceutical Analysis
Question 19 of 40
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★ FPSC
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Metals and metalloids are detected by:
Correct Answer: Option B — Atomic absorption
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Atomic absorption is the correct answer to “Metals and metalloids are detected by:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Analysis.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmaceutical Analysis
Question 20 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
Which of the following groups enhances fluorescence:
Correct Answer: Option D — NH2
Detailed Academic Explanation:
NH2 is the correct answer to “Which of the following groups enhances fluorescence:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Analysis.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmaceutical Analysis
Question 21 of 40
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★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
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All the following are electron donating groups except:
Correct Answer: Option D — NO2
Detailed Academic Explanation:
NO2 is the correct answer to “All the following are electron donating groups except:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Analysis.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmaceutical Analysis
Question 22 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
The source of radiation used in Infra red spectroscopy . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option A — Nernst glower
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Nernst glower is the correct answer to “The source of radiation used in Infra red spectroscopy . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Analysis.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmaceutical Analysis
Question 23 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
If an organic compound does not absorb UV visible radiation it does not means compound does not contain:
Correct Answer: Option C — Conjugated double bond
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Conjugated double bond is the correct answer to “If an organic compound does not absorb UV visible radiation it does not means compound does not contain:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Analysis.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmaceutical Analysis
Question 24 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
Most widely used solvent in HPLC is:
Correct Answer: Option B — Water
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Water is the correct answer to “Most widely used solvent in HPLC is:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Analysis.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmaceutical Analysis
Question 25 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
Which of the below detector works on wheatstone bridge principle?
Correct Answer: Option C — TCD
Detailed Academic Explanation:
TCD is the correct answer to “Which of the below detector works on wheatstone bridge principle”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Analysis.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmaceutical Analysis
Question 26 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
The end point in the assay was determined by
Correct Answer: Option B — Using an indicator
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Using an indicator is the correct answer to “The end point in the assay was determined by”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Analysis.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmaceutical Analysis
Question 27 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
Which of the following detectors used in gas chromatography are mass flow sensitive?
Correct Answer: Option B — Flame ionization
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Flame ionization is the correct answer to “Which of the following detectors used in gas chromatography are mass flow sensitive”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Analysis.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmaceutical Analysis
Question 28 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
Nuclear magnetic moment is not shown by
Correct Answer: Option B — 16O
Detailed Academic Explanation:
16O is the correct answer to “Nuclear magnetic moment is not shown by”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Analysis.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmaceutical Analysis
Question 29 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
The chemical shift value is
Correct Answer: Option A — Proportional to field strength
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Proportional to field strength is the correct answer to “The chemical shift value is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Analysis.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmaceutical Analysis
Question 30 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
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The factors affecting diffusion current in the polarography is denoted by
Correct Answer: Option B — Iikovic equation
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Iikovic equation is the correct answer to “The factors affecting diffusion current in the polarography is denoted by”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Analysis.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmaceutical Analysis
Question 31 of 40
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Which one is not the detector of gas chromatography?
Correct Answer: Option D — A. I. D.
Detailed Academic Explanation:
A. I. D. is the correct answer to “Which one is not the detector of gas chromatography”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Analysis.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmaceutical Analysis
Question 32 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
Length of column in gas chromatography is:
Correct Answer: Option A — 1 - 4 meter
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1 - 4 meter is the correct answer to “Length of column in gas chromatography is:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Analysis.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmaceutical Analysis
Question 33 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
Ion-exchange chromatrography is used for the separation of
Correct Answer: Option B — Amino acids
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Amino acids is the correct answer to “Ion-exchange chromatrography is used for the separation of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Analysis.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmaceutical Analysis
Question 34 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
The source of energy in NMR is:
Correct Answer: Option B — Radio waves
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Radio waves is the correct answer to “The source of energy in NMR is:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Analysis.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmaceutical Analysis
Question 35 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
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The inorganic compound used as an emetic is:
Correct Answer: Option B — Copper sulphate
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Copper sulphate is the correct answer to “The inorganic compound used as an emetic is:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Analysis.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmaceutical Analysis
Question 36 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
IR Example of emission spectroscopy is
Correct Answer: Option D — All of these
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of these is the correct answer to “IR Example of emission spectroscopy is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Analysis.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmaceutical Analysis
Question 37 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
Factors affecting fluorescence intensity:
Correct Answer: Option D — All
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All is the correct answer to “Factors affecting fluorescence intensity:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Analysis.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmaceutical Analysis
Question 38 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
Caffeine reduces the fluorescence of riboflavin by complex formation is:
Correct Answer: Option B — Static Quenching
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Static Quenching is the correct answer to “Caffeine reduces the fluorescence of riboflavin by complex formation is:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Analysis.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmaceutical Analysis
Question 39 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
The most commonly used carrier gas in gas chromatography
Correct Answer: Option C — Helium
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Helium is the correct answer to “The most commonly used carrier gas in gas chromatography”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Analysis.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmaceutical Analysis
Question 40 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
What indicator is suitable for Sodium Carbonate titration against strong acids and why?
Correct Answer: Option B — Methyl orange
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Methyl orange is the correct answer to “What indicator is suitable for Sodium Carbonate titration against strong acids and why”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Analysis.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmaceutical Analysis
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