DDCET 2026 Question Paper Pharmacy Series A

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SECTION - 1

001. Following is absorption type ointment base except.
(A) Liquid paraffin (B) Wool fat
(C) Bees wax (D) None of the above

002. A patient with high fever, severe headache, pain behind the eyes and joint
pain this condition is most likely :
(A) Tuberculosis (B) Dengue
(C) Cholera (D) Measles

003. What is another name of Albuterol?
(A) Salbutamol (B) Naphazoline
(C) Terbutaline (D) Tetrahydrozoline

004. Which dryer is used for preparation of BCG vaccine?
(A) Tray dryer (B) FBD
(C) Both (A) and (B) (D) None of the above

005. Select the correct sentence from the following.
(A) The right kidney is slightly lower than the left
(B) The left kidney is slightly lower than the right
(C) Both kidneys are at the same height
(D) The left kidney is behind the right kidney

006. A city shows increased cases of asthmas, bronchitis and lung irritation over
time, Which environmental intervention would be most effective?
(A) Improving sanitation facilities (B) Controlling vehicular emissions
(C) Providing clean drinking water (D) Increasing vaccination coverage

007. _________ is not known as Cholinergic Receptors.
(A) Nicotinic receptors
(B) Muscarinic receptors
(C) Parasympathetic receptors
(D) β-receptors

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008. Concentration of Benzoic acid in oral liquid dosage form a g
(A) 0.05-0.1 (B) 0.1-0.2
(C) 0.2-0.5 (D) 0.5-0.6

009. The simple squamous epithelium that lines the heart, blood vessels and
lymphatic vessels is known as __________

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(C) Maceration (D) Percolation

011. Which of the following is not a source of impurities in pharmaceutical
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(A) Reagents used in the manufacturing process
(B) Chemical process used in manufacturing

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(A) 126 a (B) 80
(C) 100 (D) 14.5

013. Augmentin is the brand name of
(A) Cifixime (B) Amoxicillin and clavulanic acid
(C) Ciprofloxacin (D) Azithromycin

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(A) Organized and Unorganized
(B) Alkaloids and Glycosides
(C) Laxatives and Cardiotonics
(D) Taxonomical groups

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016. Hydrochloric acid in the GIT is secreted by ________
(A) Chief cells (B) Parietal cells
(C) Mucous cells (D) G cells

017. Which of the following is not a beta-adrenergic blocker?
(A) Propranolol (B) Atenolol
(C) Carvedilol (D) Prazosin

018. How many nitrogen atoms are present in the purine ring?
(A) 2 (B) 3
(C) 4 (D) 5

019. The recommended daily salt intake for an adult should be?
(A) Less than 2 gm/day
(B) Less than 10 gm/day
(C) Less than 5 gm/day
(D) Less than 15 gm/day

020. Herd Immunity is best described as :
(A) Immunity developed after infection
(B) Immunity provided by drugs
(C) Protection of population when a large population is immune
(D) Immunity only in animals

021. Although the nucleus of each somatic cell contains gene from both your
mother and father, ________ genes are inherited only from your mother.
(A) Mitochondrial
(B) Golgi
(C) Ribosomes
(D) Endoplasmic reticulum

022. Disintegration time for enteric coated tablet with food.
(A) Before 2 hrs (B) After 2 hrs
(C) At 30 min (D) None of the above

023. Cyclophosphamide belongs to which category?
(A) Antitubercular agent (B) Antiviral agent
(C) Antineoplastic agent (D) Antimalarial agent

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024. Following is filter aid except. a g
(A) Magnesium stearate
(B) Talc
(C) Magnesium carbonate
(D) Kieselguhr

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(A) Rabbies (B) Anthrax
(C) Cholera (D) Brucellosis

027. In the blood clotting mechanism factor X is known as ________ .
(A) Stuart factor (B) Fibrinogen
(C) Prothrombin (D) Calcium ions (Ca++)

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(C) Pharmacists can prescribe antibiotics during a pandemic
(D) Pharmacists can help prevent medical errors by increasing patient
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(C) Cotton (D) Wool

031. Garlic reduces cholesterol due to :
(A) Quinine (B) Caffeine
(C) Menthol (D) Allicin

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032. Which of the following statement is incorrect regarding paracetamol?
(A) It is available in tablet dosage form
(B) It is available as suspension
(C) It is available as injection
(D) It is available as cream

033. Which of the following pairings of ''Drug : Chemical class'' is incorrect?
(A) Opium : Alkaloid
(B) Arjuna : Tanin
(C) Digitalis : Glycoside
(D) Gelatin : Polysaccharide

034. Which of the following correctly expands FSSAI?
(A) Food Safety & Standards Authority of India
(B) Food Safety & Services Authority of India
(C) Food Supply & Standards Authority of India
(D) Food Security and Standards Agency of India

035. In the ECG. P-wave represents _________ .
(A) Atrial Repolarization
(B) Atrial Depolarization
(C) Ventricular Repolarization
(D) Ventricular Depolarization

036. Cold cream is which type of formulation.
(A) Emulsion (B) Suspension
(C) Paste (D) Ointment

037. What is the pharmacological class of Lurasidone?
(A) Antidepressants (B) Anticonvulsants
(C) Antipsychotic (D) Sedative

038. Which of the following is a Polysaccharide vaccine?
(A) Hib Vaccine
(B) Anthrax Vaccine
(C) Rabies Vaccine
(D) Hepatitis A Vaccine

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(A) Oxygen (B) Nitrous oxide
(C) Carbon dioxide (D) Nitrogen

040. Which statement is TRUE about Asafoetida?
(A) It is a fixed oil
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042. Which of the following is a macrolide antibiotic?
(A) Amoxicillin (B) Clindamycin
(C) Azithromycin (D) Minocycline

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044. Which programme provides financial protection for hospitalization?
(A) PM-JAY (B) NACP
(C) NVBDCP (D) NLEP

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047. Which one of the following anthropod-disease pair is incorrect?
(A) Mosquito-Chikengunia (B) Sandfly-Kala azar
(C) Rat fleas-Plague (D) Mosquito-Tularemia

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048. Bhasma is formulation prepared by :
(A) Fermentation
(B) Decoction
(C) Calcination of metals/minerals
(D) Oil extraction

049. Which of the following is not a Cholinesterase inhibitor?
(A) Neostigmine (B) Edrophonium
(C) Tacrine (D) Carbachol

050. Percentage of moisture present in hard gelatin capsule :
(A) 12-15% (B) 20-30%
(C) 18-20% (D) 5-10%

051. Organoleptic evaluation involve checking :
(A) Chemical content
(B) Taste, color, odor and appearance
(C) Ash value
(D) Extractive value

052. Ashwagandha is mainly used as :
(A) Adaptogen (B) Laxative
(C) Diuretic (D) Antibiotic

053. Potent powder is prepared by which method?
(A) Spatulation
(B) Sifting
(C) Geometric dilution
(D) None of the above

054. The period of time during which an infected person or animal is kept away
from others to prevent the disease from spreading is termed as _________
(A) Contact tracing (B) Isolation
(C) Quarantine (D) Incubation

055. Following is chelating agents except.
(A) EDTA (B) Polyphosphate
(C) BHA (D) Citric acid

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(A) Number of deaths per 1000 population in a year
(B) Number of deaths per 10,000 population in a month
(C) Number of deaths due to specific diseases in a population
(D) Number of Infant deaths per 1000 line births.

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(A) PVC (B) PMMA
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061. From the followings, _________ is not a lipid soluble hormone.
(A) Calcitriol
(B) Testosterone
(C) Thyroxine
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063. A patient with cardiovascular risk is advised natural supplements which is
most suitable?
(A) Omega-3 fatty acids (B) Processed sugars
(C) Cholesterol-rich diet (D) Glucose polymers

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064. Ispaghula belong to family :
(A) Solanaceae (B) Apiaceae
(C) Rutaceae (D) Plantaginaceae

065. Which pharmacoeconomic analysis compares costs and outcomes in natural
units (eg. life years gained)?
(A) Cost Minimization Analysis
(B) Cost Effectiveness Analysis
(C) Cost Benefit Analysis
(D) Cost Utility Analysis

066. Which of the following methods does not require an indicator for Analysis?
(A) Acid-base Titration
(B) Redox Titration
(C) Complexometric Titration
(D) Gravimetric Analysis

067. Identify the correct sequence of lymphatic fluid flow from the followings.
(A) Blood capillaries → Interstitial space → lymphatic capillaries →
lymphatic vessels → lymphatic duct
(B) lymphatic duct → Interstitial space → lymphatic capillaries →
lymphatic vessels → Blood capillaries
(C) Blood capillaries → lymphatic vessels → lymphatic capillaries →
Interstitial space → lymphatic duct
(D) Interstitial space → lymphatic vessels → Blood capillaries →
lymphatic duct → Interstitial space → lymphatic capillaries

068. Which of the following is not available in tablet dosage form?
(A) Paracetamol (B) Diazepam
(C) Insulin (D) Carbamazepine

069. Red blood cells live only about ________ days.
(A) 14.5 (B) 206
(C) 120 (D) 365

070. Which of the following is an antidepressant?
(A) Citalopram (B) Chlorpromazine
(C) Carbamazepine (D) Cyclopeniolate HCL

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(B) Lack of standardization
(C) Low demand
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(A) Captopril (B) Clonidine
(C) Cyclopentolate (D) Paracetamol

076. The eyes are responsible for the detection of ________, the part of the electro
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077. Which of the following is NOT included in the scope of pharmacognosy?
(A) Cultivation of medicinal plants
(B) Isolation of phytoconstituents
(C) Study of synthetic drug design
(D) Evaluation of crude drugs

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078. (A) : RCH programme improves child survival
(R) : It includes immunization and nutrition services.
(A) Both A and R are true and R explains A
(B) Both A and R are true, but R does not explain A
(C) A is true, R is false
(D) A is false, R is true

079. Cisplatin contains which metal?
(A) Iron
(B) Phosphorus
(C) Platinum
(D) Palladium

080. Glycosides are hydrolyzed to :
(A) Acid + Base
(B) Sugar + Aglycone
(C) Alcohol + Ketone
(D) Phenol + ether

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081. In drug design, QSAR stands for :
(A) Quantitative Solubility - Affinity Relationship
(B) Quantitative Structure - Affinity Relationship
(C) Qualitative Structure - Activity Relationship
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088. Which type of database management system is MySQL?
(A) Relational (B) Object-oriented
(C) Network (D) Hierarchical

089. What are the elements of communication?
(A) The sender, the receiver, the message, the channel and feedback
(B) The verbal, non-verbal and physical elements
(C) The face-to-face, phone, email and social media
(D) None of the above

090. Which of these should be avoided for effective listening?
(A) Pre-Listening analysis (B) Predicting
(C) Team Listening (D) Listening to structured talks

091. The process by which the receiver interprets the symbols used by the
source of the message by converting them into concepts and ideas is called
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(A) Decoding (B) Encoding
(C) Speaking (D) Listening

092. Which of the following is an example of visual perception?
(A) Smell of perfume (B) Taste of food
(C) Reading a book (D) Touching a ball

093. In Intensive care unit (ICU) setup, computerized patient monitoring systems
primarily function to :
(A) Dispense Medications automatically
(B) Continuously track physiological parameters
(C) Replace Physicians
(D) Diagnose all diseases independently

094. Which of the following is NOT a good measure to overcome communication
barriers?
(A) Active listening
(B) Emotional control
(C) Using complex jargon
(D) Providing feedback

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