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1Which of the following excipients is commonly used as a disintegrant in tablet formulation?

A.Sodium starch glycolate

B.Magnesium stearate

C.Lactose

D.Gum acacia

Explanation: Sodium starch glycolate is a superdisintegrant that absorbs water rapidly, swells, and breaks the tablet apart in the gastric fluid.

2What is the standard sterilization temperature and hold time for autoclaving aqueous injections?

A.115 °C for 30 minutes

B.121 °C for 15 minutes

C.160 °C for 2 hours

D.100 °C for 60 minutes

Explanation: The standard autoclave cycle is 121 °C (at 15 psi pressure) for 15 minutes, which destroys all microbial vegetative cells and spores.

3The upward or downward movement of dispersed droplets in an emulsion due to density differences is known as:

A.Phase inversion

B.Coalescence

C.Creaming

D.Cracking

Explanation: Creaming is the separation of an emulsion into two regions, where the denser or lighter droplets move upwards or downwards. It is a reversible process.

4Which of the following capsule sizes has the largest volume?

A.Size 5

B.Size 0

C.Size 1

D.Size 000

Explanation: In hard gelatin capsule manufacturing, size 000 is the largest standard human size (volume ~1.37 mL), and size 5 is the smallest (~0.13 mL).

5Which type of flow behavior is characterized by a decrease in viscosity with an increase in shear rate, but with no yield value (also known as shear-thinning)?

A.Dilatant flow

B.Plastic flow

C.Pseudoplastic flow

D.Newtonian flow

Explanation: Pseudoplastic flow exhibits shear-thinning behavior without a yield value, meaning viscosity decreases as the rate of shear increases (e.g., polymer solutions).

6What is the primary reason for adding sodium chloride to ophthalmic drops?

A.To increase viscosity

B.To adjust isotonicity

C.To act as a preservative

D.To adjust the pH

Explanation: Ophthalmic drops must be isotonic with lacrimal fluid (equivalent to 0.9% NaCl) to prevent irritation, pain, and damage to corneal tissues.

7According to the Indian Pharmacopoeia, a powder is classified as 'moderately coarse' if all particles pass through which sieve number?

A.Sieve No. 85

B.Sieve No. 10

C.Sieve No. 44

D.Sieve No. 22

Explanation: Under IP standards, a moderately coarse powder must pass completely through Sieve No. 22 and not more than 40% through Sieve No. 60.

8The absolute bioavailability of a drug is determined by comparing its area under the plasma concentration-time curve (AUC) after oral administration with the AUC obtained after:

A.Intravenous administration

B.Intramuscular administration

C.Subcutaneous administration

D.Sublingual administration

Explanation: Absolute bioavailability compares the systemic availability of a drug administered via an extravascular route (like oral) with that of intravenous administration, which is assumed to be 100% bioavailable.

9Which reagent is used to detect alkaloids, yielding a reddish-brown precipitate?

A.Wagner's reagent

B.Mayer's reagent

C.Dragendorff's reagent

D.Hager's reagent

Explanation: Wagner's reagent (iodine in potassium iodide) yields a reddish-brown precipitate when reacted with alkaloids.

10Senna leaves contain anthraquinone glycosides that are primarily used as:

A.Cardiotonics

B.Stimulant purgatives

C.Antitussives

D.Astringents

Explanation: Senna contains sennosides A and B, which are anthraquinone glycosides that stimulate peristalsis in the colon, acting as stimulant purgatives/laxatives.

About the DSSSB Pharmacist Exam

The DSSSB Pharmacist Exam is a computer-based recruitment test for pharmacist posts under the Delhi Government. It contains 100 questions of general aptitude and 100 questions of core pharmacy.

Questions

200 scored questions

Time Limit

120 minutes

Passing Score

Merit List

Exam Fee

₹100 (Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB))

DSSSB Pharmacist Exam Content Outline

50%

Core Pharmacy Subjects (Section B)

Pharmaceutics, Pharmacognosy, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmacology & Toxicology, Pharmacy Jurisprudence, and Clinical Pharmacy

50%

General Aptitude (Section A)

General Awareness, Logical Reasoning, Arithmetical & Numerical Ability, Hindi Language, and English Language

How to Pass the DSSSB Pharmacist Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: Merit List
Exam length: 200 questions
Time limit: 120 minutes
Exam fee: ₹100

Keys to Passing

Complete 500+ practice questions
Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
Focus on highest-weighted sections
Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

DSSSB Pharmacist Study Tips from Top Performers

1Dedicate balanced time to both Section A (Aptitude) and Section B (Pharmacy), as both carry equal weight.

2Thoroughly review the Drugs and Cosmetics Act schedules for the Jurisprudence section.

3Practice Hindi and English language comprehension to score well on language sections.

4Take timed online mock tests to build speed and accuracy under the 120-minute limit.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the registration requirement for DSSSB Pharmacist?

Candidates must hold a D.Pharm or B.Pharm degree and be registered as a pharmacist with the state pharmacy council, preferably Delhi Pharmacy Council.

What is the structure of the DSSSB Pharmacist exam?

The exam consists of 200 MCQs divided equally between Section A (General Aptitude) and Section B (Core Pharmacy).

Is there negative marking in DSSSB Pharmacist?

Yes, there is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for every incorrect answer.

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