Chemistry in Everyday Life — JEE Main PYQs

52 previous year questions on Chemistry in Everyday Life (Chemistry), newest first. Open any question for its complete step-by-step solution.

  1. Given below are two statements:-
    Statement-I: Morphine is a narcotic analgesis. It helps in relieving pain without producing sleep.
    Statement-II: Morphine and its derivatives are obtained from opium poppy.
    In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the o …
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  2. The statement/s which are true about antagonists from the following is/are :-
    A. They bind to the receptor site.
    B. Get transferred inside the cell for their action.
    C. Inhibit the natural communication of the body.
    D. Mimic the natural messenger.

    Choose the correct answer from …
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  3. The reaction used for preparation of soap from fat is:
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  4. Given below are two statements :

    Statement I : Noradrenaline is a neurotransmitter.
    Statement II : Low level of noradrenaline is not the cause of depression in human.
    In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below
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  5. Which of the following statements is incorrect for antibiotics?
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  6. Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R

    Assertion A :- Butylated hydroxyl anisole when added to butter increases its shelf life.

    Reason R :- Butylated hydroxyl anisole is more reactive towards oxygen than food.

    In th …
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  7. A doctor prescribed the drug Equanil to a patient. The patient was likely to have symptoms of which disease?
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  8. Amongst the following compounds, which one is an antacid?
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  9. Among the following, the number of tranquilizer/s is/are .
    A. Chlorodiazepoxide
    B. Veronal
    C. Valium
    D. Salvarsan
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  10. Which of the following compounds are not used as disinfectants?
    (A) Chloroxylenol
    (B) Bithional
    (C) Veronal
    (D) Prontosil
    (E) Terpineol

    Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
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  11. Given below are two statements : One is labelled as Assertion A and the other labelled as Reason R.
    Assertion A: Antihistamines do not affect the secretion of acid in stomach.
    Reason R : Antiallergic and antacid drugs work on different receptors.
    In the light of the above stateme …
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  12. Which of the following artificial sweeteners has the highest sweetness value in comparison to cane sugar?
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  13. The number of chlorine atoms in bithionol is ____.
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  14. Drugs used to bind to receptors, inhibiting its natural function and blocking a message are called:
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  15. How many of the following drugs is/are example(s) of broad spectrum antibiotic? Ofloxacin, Penicillin G, Terpineol, Salvarsan
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  16. Which of the following enhances the lathering property of soap?
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  17. Match List I with List II.
    List-IList-II
    A. SulphateI. Pesticide
    B. FluorideII. Bending of bones
    C. NicotineIII. Laxative effect
    D. Sodium arsiniteIV. Herbicide

    Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
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  18. Stearic acid and polyethylene glycol react to form which one of the following soap/s detergents ?
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  19. The drug tegamet is :
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  20. The mixture of chloroxylenol and terpineol is an example of :
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  21. Which of the following is NOT an example of synthetic detergent?
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  22. Which of the following compound does not contain sulphur atom?
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  23. A chemical which stimulates the secretion of pepsin is :
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  24. Match List-I with List-II

    List-I
    (A) (see structure)
    (B) (see structure)
    (C) Rosinate
    (D) …
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  25. Which of the following compounds is an example of hypnotic drug?
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  26. Which of the following is not a broad spectrum antibiotic?
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  27. The structure shown below is of which well-known drug molecule?
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  28. An antiseptic dettol is a mixture of two compounds 'A' and 'B' where A has electrons and B has electrons. What is 'B'?
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  29. Which one of the following is an example of artificial sweetner ?
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  30. Chlorodiazepoxide

    The class of drug to which chlordiazepoxide with above structure belongs is:
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  31. Match List - I and list - II.

    List - I
    (a) Valium
    (b) Morphine
    (c) Norethindrone
    (d) Vitamin

    List - II
    (i) Antifertility drug
    (ii) Pernicious anaemia
    (iii) Analgesic
    (iv) Tranquilizer
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  32. Which one of the following chemicals is responsible for the production of HCl in the stomach leading to irritation and pain?
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  33. The correct statement about (A), (B), (C) and (D) is:
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  34. Match List-I with List-II:

    List-I (Drug):
    (a) Furacin
    (b) Arsphenamine
    (c) Dimetone
    (d) Valium

    List-II (Class of Drug):
    (i) Antibiotic
    (ii) Tranquilizers
    (iii) Antiseptic
    (iv) Synthetic antihistamines

    Choose the most appropriate match:
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  35. Given below are two statements :
    Statement I: Penicillin is a bacteriostatic type antibiotic.
    Statement II: The general structure of penicillin is:
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  36. The functions of antihistamine are:
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  37. Match List - I with List - II

    List - I
    Chemical Compound
    (a) Sucralose
    (b) Glyceryl ester of stearic acid
    (c) Sodium benzoate
    (d) Bithionol

    List - II
    Used as
    (i) Synthetic detergent
    (ii) Artificial sweetener
    (iii) Antiseptic
    (iv) Food preservative

    Choose the correct match:
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  38. Match List - I with List - II:

    List - I (Class of Drug):
    (a) Antacid
    (b) Artificial Sweetener
    (c) Antifertility
    (d) Tranquilizers

    List - II (Example):
    (i) Novestrol
    (ii) Cimetidine
    (iii) Valium
    (iv) Alitame

    Choose the most appropriate match.
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  39. Match List - I (Class of Chemicals) with List - II (Example):
    List - I: (a) Antifertility drug (b) Antibiotic (c) Tranquilizer (d) Artificial Sweetener
    List - II: (i) Meprobamate (ii) Alitame (iii) Norethindrone (iv) Salvarsan
    Choose the most appropriate match:
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  40. The number of -hybridized carbons present in "Aspartame" is ____
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  41. The following molecule acts as an:
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  42. Glycerol is separated in soap industries by:
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  43. Match the following drugs with their therapeutic actions:
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  44. If a person is suffering from the deficiency of nor - adrenaline, what kind of drug can be suggested?
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  45. The mechanism of action of "Terfenadine" (Seldane) is :
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  46. The correct match between item I and item II is:

    Item - I
    a. Norethindrone
    b. Ofloxacin
    c. Equanil

    Item - II
    p. Anti - biotic
    q. Anti - fertility
    r. Hypertention
    s. Analgesics
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  47. Noradrenaline is a/an
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  48. The correct match between Item-I and Item-II is:
    Item - I (drug) and Item - II (test)
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  49. Which of the following is an anionic detergent ?
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  50. Which of the following compounds is not an antacid?
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