Preparing for the Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test (GPAT) requires strong conceptual understanding of all pharmacy subjects. Practicing MCQs regularly is one of the best ways to revise quickly and improve exam performance.
In this post, we have compiled 50 important MCQs from major pharmacy subjects including:
- Pharmaceutics
- Pharmacology
- Pharmaceutical Chemistry
- Pharmacognosy
- Biochemistry
These questions are useful for GPAT, NIPER, and other pharmacy competitive exams.
√ Pharmaceutical Chemistry MCQs
1. Which functional group is present in Aspirin?
A. Amide
B. Ester
C. Ketone
D. Ether
Answer: B. Ester
Explanation: Aspirin (Acetylsalicylic acid) contains an ester functional group formed by acetylation of salicylic acid.
2. Which drug is classified as a beta-lactam antibiotic?
A. Paracetamol
B. Amoxicillin
C. Diazepam
D. Aspirin
Answer: B. Amoxicillin
Explanation: Amoxicillin contains a beta-lactam ring which is essential for antibacterial activity.
3. Which reagent is used in the identification of aldehydes?
A. Fehling’s reagent
B. Benedict’s reagent
C. Schiff’s reagent
D. All of the above
Answer: D. All of the above
Explanation: These reagents react with aldehydes to produce characteristic color changes.
4. The pKa value indicates:
A. Drug solubility
B. Drug stability
C. Acid strength
D. Drug color
Answer: C. Acid strength
Explanation: Lower pKa indicates stronger acid.
5. Which drug contains an imidazole ring?
A. Metronidazole
B. Ibuprofen
C. Aspirin
D. Paracetamol
Answer: A. Metronidazole
Explanation: Metronidazole contains an imidazole heterocyclic ring responsible for antimicrobial activity.
√ Pharmacology MCQs
6. Which neurotransmitter is responsible for sympathetic activity?
A. Acetylcholine
B. Norepinephrine
C. Dopamine
D. Serotonin
Answer: B. Norepinephrine
Explanation: Norepinephrine is the primary neurotransmitter in the sympathetic nervous system.
7. Which drug is used as an analgesic and antipyretic?
A. Paracetamol
B. Diazepam
C. Atropine
D. Digoxin
Answer: A. Paracetamol
Explanation: Paracetamol reduces fever and relieves pain.
8. Which receptor is stimulated by adrenaline?
A. Alpha receptor
B. Beta receptor
C. Both A and B
D. Dopamine receptor
Answer: C. Both A and B
Explanation: Adrenaline activates both alpha and beta adrenergic receptors.
9. Which drug is used in hypertension?
A. Atenolol
B. Paracetamol
C. Aspirin
D. Penicillin
Answer: A. Atenolol
Explanation: Atenolol is a beta-blocker used to treat hypertension.
10. Which drug is used as an anticoagulant?
A. Heparin
B. Diazepam
C. Morphine
D. Atropine
Answer: A. Heparin
Explanation: Heparin prevents blood clot formation.
√ Pharmaceutics MCQs
11. Which dosage form is designed for slow release?
A. Tablet
B. Capsule
C. Sustained release tablet
D. Syrup
Answer: C. Sustained release tablet
Explanation: Sustained release formulations release drug gradually over time.
12. Which equipment is used for tablet compression?
A. Autoclave
B. Tablet press
C. Distillation unit
D. Centrifuge
Answer: B. Tablet press
Explanation: Tablet press compresses powder into tablets.
13. Emulsion is a mixture of:
A. Solid in liquid
B. Liquid in liquid
C. Gas in liquid
D. Solid in solid
Answer: B. Liquid in liquid
Explanation: Emulsions contain two immiscible liquids.
14. The process of removing microorganisms by heat is called:
A. Filtration
B. Sterilization
C. Distillation
D. Sublimation
Answer: B. Sterilization
15. pH of blood is approximately:
A. 6.0
B. 7.4
C. 8.5
D. 9.0
Answer: B. 7.4
√ Pharmacognosy MCQs
16. Digitalis is obtained from:
A. Leaves
B. Roots
C. Bark
D. Seeds
Answer: A. Leaves
17. Clove belongs to which family?
A. Solanaceae
B. Myrtaceae
C. Liliaceae
D. Apiaceae
Answer: B. Myrtaceae
18. Morphine is obtained from:
A. Opium poppy
B. Cinchona
C. Belladonna
D. Senna
Answer: A. Opium poppy
19. Alkaloids are generally:
A. Acidic
B. Basic
C. Neutral
D. Salty
Answer: B. Basic
20. Turmeric belongs to:
A. Zingiberaceae
B. Apiaceae
C. Fabaceae
D. Solanaceae
Answer: A. Zingiberaceae
√ Biochemistry MCQs
21. The building blocks of proteins are:
A. Fatty acids
B. Amino acids
C. Nucleotides
D. Sugars
Answer: B. Amino acids
22. DNA stands for:
A. Deoxyribonucleic Acid
B. Ribonucleic Acid
C. Double Nucleic Acid
D. Dynamic Nucleic Acid
Answer: A. Deoxyribonucleic Acid
23. ATP is the energy currency of:
A. Cell
B. Blood
C. Tissue
D. Protein
Answer: A. Cell
24. Vitamin C deficiency causes:
A. Rickets
B. Scurvy
C. Night blindness
D. Beriberi
Answer: B. Scurvy
25. Glycolysis occurs in:
A. Nucleus
B. Cytoplasm
C. Mitochondria
D. Ribosome
Answer: B. Cytoplasm
√ Mixed GPAT Important MCQs
26. Insulin is secreted by:
Answer: Beta cells of pancreas
27. Which vitamin is fat-soluble?
Answer: Vitamin A
28. Which instrument measures viscosity?
Answer: Viscometer
29. Which drug is used as antacid?
Answer: Magnesium hydroxide
30. Which organ metabolizes most drugs?
Answer: Liver
31. Antibiotics kill:
Answer: Bacteria
32. Paracetamol overdose affects:
Answer: Liver
33. Antibiotics that inhibit cell wall synthesis:
Answer: Penicillins
34. Primary standard in titration example:
Answer: Sodium carbonate
35. Normal body temperature:
Answer: 37°C
36. Which vitamin helps blood clotting?
Answer: Vitamin K
37. Which hormone controls blood glucose?
Answer: Insulin
38. Which drug treats malaria?
Answer: Chloroquine
39. Antibiotic resistance occurs due to:
Answer: Mutation in bacteria
40. Protein digestion starts in:
Answer: Stomach
41. Largest organ of body:
Answer: Skin
42. Human blood group discovered by:
Answer: Karl Landsteiner
43. Unit of enzyme activity:
Answer: International Unit
44. First pass metabolism occurs in:
Answer: Liver
45. Antihistamines treat:
Answer: Allergy
46. Drug receptor interaction mainly involves:
Answer: Binding
47. Capsule shell is made of:
Answer: Gelatin
48. Which dosage form bypasses first pass metabolism?
Answer: Sublingual tablets
49. Controlled drugs require:
Answer: Prescription
50. Pharmacy profession deals with:
Answer: Drug preparation and dispensing
Final Thoughts
Practicing MCQs regularly is essential to succeed in **Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test. These questions cover multiple subjects and help you quickly revise important pharmacy concepts.
📚 Tip: Practice at least 30–50 MCQs daily to improve speed and accuracy for competitive exams.
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