Pharmaceutical Analysis — Part 2 MCQs with Explanations
Practice high-yield Pharmacy & Pharmacology MCQs on Pharmaceutical Analysis — Part 2 with worked academic solutions for PPSC Drug Inspector, FPSC, KPPSC, SPSC.
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Question 1 of 40
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Wave number is the number of waves
Correct Answer: Option D — Per centimeters3
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Per centimeters3 is the correct answer to “Wave number is the number of waves”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Analysis.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmaceutical Analysis
Question 2 of 40
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Principle involved in paper chromatography:
Correct Answer: Option D — Partition
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Partition is the correct answer to “Principle involved in paper chromatography:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Analysis.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmaceutical Analysis
Question 3 of 40
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The pyro electric detector converts electromagnetic radiation in to:
Correct Answer: Option B — Electrons
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Electrons is the correct answer to “The pyro electric detector converts electromagnetic radiation in to:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Analysis.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmaceutical Analysis
Question 4 of 40
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Hydrogen bonding is determined by which spectroscopy:
Correct Answer: Option A — IR
Detailed Academic Explanation:
IR is the correct answer to “Hydrogen bonding is determined by which spectroscopy:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Analysis.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmaceutical Analysis
Question 5 of 40
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In the IR spectroscopy which region provides information for the molecular structure elucidation?
Correct Answer: Option C — Middle IR
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Middle IR is the correct answer to “In the IR spectroscopy which region provides information for the molecular structure elucidation”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Analysis.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmaceutical Analysis
Question 6 of 40
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The position of absorption band in IR spectrum due to hydroxyl group lies between
Correct Answer: Option A — 3200 cm - 3600 cm
Detailed Academic Explanation:
3200 cm - 3600 cm is the correct answer to “The position of absorption band in IR spectrum due to hydroxyl group lies between”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Analysis.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmaceutical Analysis
Question 7 of 40
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Which one is not the type of Refractometer?
Correct Answer: Option D — Brookfield type
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Brookfield type is the correct answer to “Which one is not the type of Refractometer”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Analysis.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmaceutical Analysis
Question 8 of 40
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The UV visible region in the electromagnetic spectrum of radiation is
Correct Answer: Option D — 200 - 800 nm
Detailed Academic Explanation:
200 - 800 nm is the correct answer to “The UV visible region in the electromagnetic spectrum of radiation is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Analysis.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmaceutical Analysis
Question 9 of 40
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Which one is not used as a carrier gas in Gas chromatography?
Correct Answer: Option A — Carbon dioxide
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Carbon dioxide is the correct answer to “Which one is not used as a carrier gas in Gas chromatography”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Analysis.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmaceutical Analysis
Question 10 of 40
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A pH meter can be calibrated using
Correct Answer: Option B — Standard
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Standard is the correct answer to “A pH meter can be calibrated using”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Analysis.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmaceutical Analysis
Question 11 of 40
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The indicator used in nonaqueous titration of barbiturates is:
Correct Answer: Option A — Thymol blue
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Thymol blue is the correct answer to “The indicator used in nonaqueous titration of barbiturates is:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Analysis.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmaceutical Analysis
Question 12 of 40
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An essential requirement of the mobile phase in HPLC is that
Correct Answer: Option A — Constant flow rate with pulses
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Constant flow rate with pulses is the correct answer to “An essential requirement of the mobile phase in HPLC is that”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Analysis.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmaceutical Analysis
Question 13 of 40
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In gel permeation chromatography molecules are separated on the basis of their
Correct Answer: Option B — Size and shape
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Size and shape is the correct answer to “In gel permeation chromatography molecules are separated on the basis of their”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Analysis.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmaceutical Analysis
Question 14 of 40
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Chopper is used in which instrument?
Correct Answer: Option C — Single beam photometer
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Single beam photometer is the correct answer to “Chopper is used in which instrument”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Analysis.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmaceutical Analysis
Question 15 of 40
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Pre-mix burner is also known as . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option C — Laminar flow burner
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Laminar flow burner is the correct answer to “Pre-mix burner is also known as . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Analysis.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmaceutical Analysis
Question 16 of 40
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Affinity chromatography specialized form of
Correct Answer: Option A — Adsorption chromatography
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Adsorption chromatography is the correct answer to “Affinity chromatography specialized form of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Analysis.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmaceutical Analysis
Question 17 of 40
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The solvent used in NMR studies is
Correct Answer: Option C — Carbon tetrachloride
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Carbon tetrachloride is the correct answer to “The solvent used in NMR studies is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Analysis.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmaceutical Analysis
Question 18 of 40
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A substance used for modification of silica gel for reversed phase TLC is:
Correct Answer: Option B — Silicone oil
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Silicone oil is the correct answer to “A substance used for modification of silica gel for reversed phase TLC is:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Analysis.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmaceutical Analysis
Question 19 of 40
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Stationary phase in thin-layer chromatography (TLC) is
Correct Answer: Option A — Adsorbent
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Adsorbent is the correct answer to “Stationary phase in thin-layer chromatography (TLC) is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Analysis.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmaceutical Analysis
Question 20 of 40
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Which of the following is most affected by the temperature changes in flame photometry?
Correct Answer: Option C — Emission spectrometry
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Emission spectrometry is the correct answer to “Which of the following is most affected by the temperature changes in flame photometry”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Analysis.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmaceutical Analysis
Question 21 of 40
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Closeness of the result obtained by the procedure to the true value is
Correct Answer: Option C — Accuracy
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Accuracy is the correct answer to “Closeness of the result obtained by the procedure to the true value is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Analysis.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmaceutical Analysis
Question 22 of 40
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Reference compound widely used in NMR spectroscopy for proton spectra in non-aqueous medium is
Correct Answer: Option A — Tetra methyl silane
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Tetra methyl silane is the correct answer to “Reference compound widely used in NMR spectroscopy for proton spectra in non-aqueous medium is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Analysis.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmaceutical Analysis
Question 23 of 40
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All the following are electron withdrawing groups decrease fluorescence except:
Correct Answer: Option D — OH
Detailed Academic Explanation:
OH is the correct answer to “All the following are electron withdrawing groups decrease fluorescence except:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Analysis.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmaceutical Analysis
Question 24 of 40
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In Gas-Liquid chromatography some of the samples need to be derivatized in order to increase their
Correct Answer: Option D — Polarizability
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Polarizability is the correct answer to “In Gas-Liquid chromatography some of the samples need to be derivatized in order to increase their”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Analysis.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmaceutical Analysis
Question 25 of 40
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HPLC peak fronting is mainly caused due to
Correct Answer: Option C — Sample overloading
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Sample overloading is the correct answer to “HPLC peak fronting is mainly caused due to”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Analysis.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmaceutical Analysis
Question 26 of 40
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Katharometers and bolometers are different types of
Correct Answer: Option B — Detectors
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Detectors is the correct answer to “Katharometers and bolometers are different types of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Analysis.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmaceutical Analysis
Question 27 of 40
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The analyte used in the form of a solution in the flame photometry because it should undergo
Correct Answer: Option C — Nebulization
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Nebulization is the correct answer to “The analyte used in the form of a solution in the flame photometry because it should undergo”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Analysis.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmaceutical Analysis
Question 28 of 40
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Commonly used carrier gas in GC is:
Correct Answer: Option C — Nitrogen and Helium
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Nitrogen and Helium is the correct answer to “Commonly used carrier gas in GC is:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Analysis.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmaceutical Analysis
Question 29 of 40
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In UV spectrophotometer, the light source is
Correct Answer: Option C — Deuterium lamp
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Deuterium lamp is the correct answer to “In UV spectrophotometer, the light source is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Analysis.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmaceutical Analysis
Question 30 of 40
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The unit of wavelength is
Correct Answer: Option B — m
Detailed Academic Explanation:
m is the correct answer to “The unit of wavelength is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Analysis.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmaceutical Analysis
Question 31 of 40
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The most intense peak in mass spectrum is known as
Correct Answer: Option C — Base peak
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Base peak is the correct answer to “The most intense peak in mass spectrum is known as”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Analysis.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmaceutical Analysis
Question 32 of 40
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Most commonly used internal standard for measuring positions of protons in NMR spectroscopy is
Correct Answer: Option C — Tetra methyl silane
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Tetra methyl silane is the correct answer to “Most commonly used internal standard for measuring positions of protons in NMR spectroscopy is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Analysis.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmaceutical Analysis
Question 33 of 40
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Confirmation of drugs are commonly determined by
Correct Answer: Option C — Mass spectroscopy
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Mass spectroscopy is the correct answer to “Confirmation of drugs are commonly determined by”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Analysis.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmaceutical Analysis
Question 34 of 40
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Which one is not used in gas chromatography?
Correct Answer: Option D — Guard column
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Guard column is the correct answer to “Which one is not used in gas chromatography”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Analysis.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmaceutical Analysis
Question 35 of 40
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The principle of infrared spectra is based upon
Correct Answer: Option D — Molecular vibrations
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Molecular vibrations is the correct answer to “The principle of infrared spectra is based upon”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Analysis.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmaceutical Analysis
Question 36 of 40
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Which of the following is used for standardisations in redox titrations?
Correct Answer: Option C — Ferrous ammonium sulphate
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Ferrous ammonium sulphate is the correct answer to “Which of the following is used for standardisations in redox titrations”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Analysis.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmaceutical Analysis
Question 37 of 40
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The theory of nebulisation is associated with . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option B — A. A. S.
Detailed Academic Explanation:
A. A. S. is the correct answer to “The theory of nebulisation is associated with . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Analysis.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmaceutical Analysis
Question 38 of 40
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Indicate the HPLC detector that is most sensitive to change in temperature:
Correct Answer: Option B — Refractive index detector
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Refractive index detector is the correct answer to “Indicate the HPLC detector that is most sensitive to change in temperature:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Analysis.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmaceutical Analysis
Question 39 of 40
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The unit measurement of conductance is
Correct Answer: Option B — Mhos
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Mhos is the correct answer to “The unit measurement of conductance is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Analysis.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmaceutical Analysis
Question 40 of 40
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Which one of the following indicator is used in complexometric titration
Correct Answer: Option B — Mureoxide
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Mureoxide is the correct answer to “Which one of the following indicator is used in complexometric titration”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Analysis.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmaceutical Analysis
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