Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence — Part 2 MCQs with Explanations
Practice high-yield Pharmacy & Pharmacology MCQs on Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence — Part 2 with worked academic solutions for PPSC Drug Inspector, FPSC, KPPSC, SPSC.
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★ PPSC Drug Inspector
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★ PPSC Drug Inspector
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The chairman of the investigational new drug (IND) committee in India is
Correct Answer: Option A — Drug controller general of India, Government of India
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Drug controller general of India, Government of India is the correct answer to “The chairman of the investigational new drug (IND) committee in India is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence.
Period granted for the pharmaceutical industry to comply with the requirements of schedule L 1 is :
Correct Answer: Option B — 2 year
Detailed Academic Explanation:
2 year is the correct answer to “Period granted for the pharmaceutical industry to comply with the requirements of schedule L 1 is :”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence.
Correct Answer: Option A — The Drugs Controller of India
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The Drugs Controller of India is the correct answer to “Central License Approving Authority (CLAA) is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence.
Private testing laboratory for carrying out tests on drugs requires
Correct Answer: Option D — Form 36
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Form 36 is the correct answer to “Private testing laboratory for carrying out tests on drugs requires”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence.
Punishment for consumption of any narcotic drug or psychotropic substitute is
Correct Answer: Option D — Rigorous imprisonment up to one year or fine up to twenty thousand rupees or both
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Rigorous imprisonment up to one year or fine up to twenty thousand rupees or both is the correct answer to “Punishment for consumption of any narcotic drug or psychotropic substitute is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence.
The minium required area to open a retail drug store is.
Correct Answer: Option B — 10 sqm
Detailed Academic Explanation:
10 sqm is the correct answer to “The minium required area to open a retail drug store is.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence.
A pharmacist seeks with justice in . . . . . . . . of health resources.
Correct Answer: Option A — Distribution
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Distribution is the correct answer to “A pharmacist seeks with justice in . . . . . . . . of health resources.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence.
The number of persons elected for the Pharmacy Council of India from the teaching profession is
Correct Answer: Option B — Six
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Six is the correct answer to “The number of persons elected for the Pharmacy Council of India from the teaching profession is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence.
Drugs legally allowed to be sold over the counter without prescription of RMP are
Correct Answer: Option B — OTC drugs
Detailed Academic Explanation:
OTC drugs is the correct answer to “Drugs legally allowed to be sold over the counter without prescription of RMP are”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence.
What is the duration of renewal license periods for selling drugs?
Correct Answer: Option A — 5 years
Detailed Academic Explanation:
5 years is the correct answer to “What is the duration of renewal license periods for selling drugs”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence.
Minimum period of training required for registration of pharmacist is
Correct Answer: Option B — 500 hours
Detailed Academic Explanation:
500 hours is the correct answer to “Minimum period of training required for registration of pharmacist is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence.
1948 is the correct answer to “Pharmacy Act is established in”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence.
Drug and cosmetics rules are divided into schedule.
Correct Answer: Option B — 23
Detailed Academic Explanation:
23 is the correct answer to “Drug and cosmetics rules are divided into schedule.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence.
20 years is the correct answer to “The term of every patent in India is:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence.
Which of the following is an ayurvedic preparation containing self generated alcohol?
Correct Answer: Option A — Asava
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Asava is the correct answer to “Which of the following is an ayurvedic preparation containing self generated alcohol”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence.
Advertisements of prescription drugs are meant for:
Correct Answer: Option A — Physician
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Physician is the correct answer to “Advertisements of prescription drugs are meant for:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence.
Correct Answer: Option D — Upholding the reputation and public trust of the profession
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Upholding the reputation and public trust of the profession is the correct answer to “Which one is the principle of Community”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence.
Specific requirements for mainu-facture of sterile products and parental preparations are prescribed in which of the following parts of the Schedule M?
Correct Answer: Option A — Part IA
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Part IA is the correct answer to “Specific requirements for mainu-facture of sterile products and parental preparations are prescribed in which of the following parts of the Schedule M”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence.
Manufacture in relation to any drug does not include the process of 5
Correct Answer: Option D — Compounding
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Compounding is the correct answer to “Manufacture in relation to any drug does not include the process of 5”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence.
Blood & blood products are governed by which schedule of the D & C act
Correct Answer: Option B — Schedule C & C1
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Schedule C & C1 is the correct answer to “Blood & blood products are governed by which schedule of the D & C act”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence.
National Board of Accreditation (NBA) was established in the year
Correct Answer: Option B — 1994
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1994 is the correct answer to “National Board of Accreditation (NBA) was established in the year”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence.
Select the percentage content of morphine in opium
Correct Answer: Option A — Less than 0.2%
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Less than 0.2% is the correct answer to “Select the percentage content of morphine in opium”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence.
H is the correct answer to “Ergot alkaloids belong to schedule”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence.
Education regulation prepared under subject to provision of . . . . . . . . of pharmacy act, 1948
Correct Answer: Option C — Section 10
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Section 10 is the correct answer to “Education regulation prepared under subject to provision of . . . . . . . . of pharmacy act, 1948”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence.
Australia is the correct answer to “TGA is a regulatory body of which country”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence.
Second schedule to act of D & C act deals with . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option C — Standards for imported & manufactured drug for sale
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Standards for imported & manufactured drug for sale is the correct answer to “Second schedule to act of D & C act deals with . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence.
Pharmacy, Act 1948 provides for the constitution of central council under . . . . . . . . by central government.
Correct Answer: Option B — Section 3 of Chapter 1
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Section 3 of Chapter 1 is the correct answer to “Pharmacy, Act 1948 provides for the constitution of central council under . . . . . . . . by central government.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence.
Alcoholic preparations can be stored in a ware house for a maximum period of
Correct Answer: Option C — 3 years
Detailed Academic Explanation:
3 years is the correct answer to “Alcoholic preparations can be stored in a ware house for a maximum period of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence.
List of coal tar colours permitted to be used in cosmetics is covered under . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option C — Schedule Q
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Schedule Q is the correct answer to “List of coal tar colours permitted to be used in cosmetics is covered under . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence.
The Latin word jurisprudentia denotes . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option B — Knowledge of law
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Knowledge of law is the correct answer to “The Latin word jurisprudentia denotes . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence.
Who among the following has the responsibility to establish Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animal (SPCA)?
Correct Answer: Option B — State Government
Detailed Academic Explanation:
State Government is the correct answer to “Who among the following has the responsibility to establish Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animal (SPCA)”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence.
Test for sterility for surgical ligatures and sutures should be carried out as per schedule
Correct Answer: Option A — F
Detailed Academic Explanation:
F is the correct answer to “Test for sterility for surgical ligatures and sutures should be carried out as per schedule”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence.
The DPO (Drug Price Control Order) was exercised by central government in
Correct Answer: Option B — 1995
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1995 is the correct answer to “The DPO (Drug Price Control Order) was exercised by central government in”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence.
None of the above is the correct answer to “The Drugs (Prices Control) Order is applicable to”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence.
The prevention of cruelty to Animal Act was enacted in the year
Correct Answer: Option C — 1960
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1960 is the correct answer to “The prevention of cruelty to Animal Act was enacted in the year”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence.
Who stated that "Even if your own life be in danger you should not betray or neglect the interests of your patients"?
Correct Answer: Option D — Charaka
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Charaka is the correct answer to “Who stated that "Even if your own life be in danger you should not betray or neglect the interests of your patients"”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence.
Govt. Analyst for any other drugs or cosmetics appointed
Correct Answer: Option D — 19
Detailed Academic Explanation:
19 is the correct answer to “Govt. Analyst for any other drugs or cosmetics appointed”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence.
Patent & proprietary medicines containing vitamins is the correct answer to “Schedule V of D & C act gives the standards for”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence.
Both A and B is the correct answer to “Cannabis plant produces resins called . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence.
7th December, 2012 is the correct answer to “The NPPP was issued on . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence.
In competitive commission exams (FPSC, PPSC, KPPSC, SPSC, CSS, PMS), questions are frequently phrased with distractor options designed to catch rote learners. Whenever you answer an MCQ, read the Detailed Academic Explanation and Conceptual Anchor to understand why the remaining options are incorrect.