Combined Technical (NG) • 2026 • Paper-III (Technical Subject)
Cold cream is an example of which type of emulsion?
A)
Oil in water emulsion
B)
Water in oil emulsion
C)
Micro emulsion
D)
Macro emulsion
Option B is correct: Water in oil emulsion.
Combined Technical (NG) • 2026 • Paper-III (Technical Subject)
Which of the following is a commonly used preservative in ophthalmic preparations?
A)
Sodium Chloride
B)
Glycerine
C)
Gum acacia
D)
Benzalkonium chloride
Option D is correct: Benzalkonium chloride.
Combined Technical (NG) • 2026 • Paper-III (Technical Subject)
Pharmacy council of India (PCI) was established in the year:
A)
1938
B)
1948
C)
1958
D)
1968
Option B is correct: 1948.
Combined Technical (NG) • 2026 • Paper-III (Technical Subject)
Under the Pharmacy Practice regulation 2015, the pharmacist must maintain a patient medication record for a minimum of:
A)
Minimum of 2 years from the date of last entr
B)
Minimum of 3 years from the date of last entry
C)
Minimum of 5 years from the date of last entry
D)
Minimum of 7 years from the date of last entry
Option B is correct: Minimum of 3 years from the date of last entry.
Combined Technical (NG) • 2026 • Paper-III (Technical Subject)
The advantage of a soft gelatine capsule over a hard gelatine capsule is that:
A)
They can increase the rate of excretion of the drug
B)
They can decrease the occurrence of adverse effects
C)
They can hold oily and water-immiscible liquids
D)
They can increase the rate of production
Option C is correct: They can hold oily and water-immiscible liquids.
Combined Technical (NG) • 2026 • Paper-III (Technical Subject)
Which type of medication error involves administration of drug outside of the scheduled dose interval?
A)
Wrong patient error
B)
Wrong route error
C)
Omission error
D)
Timing error
Option D is correct: Timing error.
Combined Technical (NG) • 2026 • Paper-III (Technical Subject)
Consuming both probiotics and prebiotics together is sometimes referred to as:
A)
Antibiotics
B)
Prebiotic supplementation
C)
Probiotic synergy
D)
Synbiotics
Option D is correct: Synbiotics.
Combined Technical (NG) • 2026 • Paper-III (Technical Subject)
The pH of a nasal drop should be:
A)
5-6
B)
4-5
C)
7-8
D)
8-9
Option A is correct: 5-6.
Combined Technical (NG) • 2026 • Paper-III (Technical Subject)
One of the objectives of Biomedical waste management rules 2015 is:
A)
To implement the 3Rs – Reduce, Reuse, recycle, whenever possible
B)
Mandatory segregation of waste at the chemical waste treatment centers
C)
Banning the use of garbage bags at hospitals to reduce waste generation
D)
To reduce the cost of healthcare for all
Option A is correct: To implement the 3Rs – Reduce, Reuse, recycle, whenever possible.
Combined Technical (NG) • 2026 • Paper-III (Technical Subject)
Which of the following is not considered a prescribing error?
A)
Incomplete patient information
B)
Non-compliance with Indian Pharmacopoeia
C)
Wrong or inappropriate diagnosis
D)
Dose miscalculation
Option B is correct: Non-compliance with Indian Pharmacopoeia.
Combined Technical (NG) • 2026 • Paper-III (Technical Subject)
Which of the following is known as the ‘Extra Pharmacopoeia’?
A)
USP
B)
JP
C)
Martindale’s
D)
USAN
Option C is correct: Martindale’s.
Combined Technical (NG) • 2026 • Paper-III (Technical Subject)
Code of pharmaceutical ethics is issued by:
A)
The World Health Organisation
B)
Pharmacy Council of India
C)
Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation
D)
Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission
Option B is correct: Pharmacy Council of India.
Combined Technical (NG) • 2026 • Paper-III (Technical Subject)
Which of the following is an antidote for lead poisoning?
A)
Naloxone
B)
Pilocarpine
C)
Dexrazoxane
D)
Ca EDTA
Option D is correct: Ca EDTA.
Combined Technical (NG) • 2026 • Paper-III (Technical Subject)
Syrup is a nearly saturated liquid formulation of:
A)
Lactose
B)
Sucrose
C)
Sorbitol
D)
Glycerine
Option B is correct: Sucrose.
Combined Technical (NG) • 2026 • Paper-III (Technical Subject)
A clear homogenous liquid where the drug is completely dissolved is called:
A)
Suspension
B)
Emulsion
C)
Surup
D)
Solution
Option D is correct: Solution.
Combined Technical (NG) • 2026 • Paper-III (Technical Subject)
A pharmacist can support the demographic health goals by:
A)
Encouraging early marriage so that couples can have more children
B)
Discouraging contraception to keep the population at replacement level
C)
Promoting awareness on different spacing methods
D)
Promoting the use of termination pills for unplanned pregnancies
Option C is correct: Promoting awareness on different spacing methods.
Combined Technical (NG) • 2026 • Paper-III (Technical Subject)
The Pharmacy Act is applicable everywhere in India except:
A)
Jammu and Kashmir
B)
Orissa
C)
Manipur
D)
Bihar
Option A is correct: Jammu and Kashmir.
Combined Technical (NG) • 2026 • Paper-III (Technical Subject)
Spirulina is a rich source of:
A)
Fibre that can be used as a bulk laxative
B)
Iron and folic acid and can be used to treat anaemia
C)
Mecobalamin and can be used in peripheral neuropathy
D)
Proteins, vitamins and minerals and is considered a ‘super food’
Option D is correct: Proteins, vitamins and minerals and is considered a ‘super food’.
Combined Technical (NG) • 2026 • Paper-III (Technical Subject)
The headquarter of the Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission is located in:
A)
Mumbai
B)
Delhi
C)
Ghaziabad
D)
Allahabad
Option C is correct: Ghaziabad.
Combined Technical (NG) • 2026 • Paper-III (Technical Subject)
How does drug abuse contribute to suicidal behaviour?
A)
Making the person more alert and aware
B)
Increasing depression and impulsivity
C)
Improving reasoning skills
D)
Enhancing thrill seeking which increases adrenaline
Option B is correct: Increasing depression and impulsivity.
Combined Technical (NG) • 2026 • Paper-III (Technical Subject)
AS per the DPCO-2013, the retail price of scheduled(price-controlled) formulation:
A)
Can be increased by 5% every year
B)
Can be increased by 10% every year
C)
Cannot exceed the notified ceiling price set by NPPA
D)
Cannot exceed a ceiling price increase of 15% per year
Option C is correct: Cannot exceed the notified ceiling price set by NPPA.
Combined Technical (NG) • 2026 • Paper-III (Technical Subject)
The spatulation process is most suitable for mixing which of the following type of powder:
A)
Hygroscopic powder
B)
Eutectic powder
C)
Effervescent powder
D)
Dr syrup powder
Option B is correct: Eutectic powder.
Combined Technical (NG) • 2026 • Paper-III (Technical Subject)
What is the full form of DPI as a formulation for asthma treatment?
A)
Dose prolonging Inhaler
B)
Dry powder inhaler
C)
Direct performing inhaler
D)
Disseminated particle inhaler
Option B is correct: Dry powder inhaler.
Combined Technical (NG) • 2026 • Paper-III (Technical Subject)
Olive oil is used in cosmetic preparations because:
A)
It has a very potent antimicrobial & wound healing property
B)
It contains oleic acid which is beneficial for hydration
C)
It has record of high patient compliance due to quick evaporation
D)
It contains folic acid which helps in circulation
Option B is correct: It contains oleic acid which is beneficial for hydration.
Combined Technical (NG) • 2026 • Paper-III (Technical Subject)
In which year was the Indian Pharmacopoeia first published?
A)
1975
B)
1985
C)
1965
D)
1955
Option C is correct: 1965.
