GATE question papers Pharmaceutical Sciences (PY) 2003
GATE question papers Pharmaceutical Sciences (PY) 2003 Q.1 30 Carry One Mark Each.
Colchicine is biogenetically derived from one of the following
The diagnostic character for the microscopical identification of Kurchi bark is
slereids containing calcium oxalate crystals
It is possible to initiate the development of complete plants from callus cell cultures by suitable
The starting material for the synthesis of ALPRAZOLAM is
Simplification of Morphinan system gave one BENZOMORPHAN derivative
(S)-2-(6-ethoxy-2-napththyl)-acetic acid
(B) (S)-2-(6-methoxy-2-napththyl)-acetic
(C) (S)-2-(6-ethoxy-2-napththyl)-propionic
(D) (S)-2-(6-methoxy-2-napththyl)-propionic
The metabolic function of Riboflavin involves the following
X-ray spectral lines Ka doublet arises from transition of electrons from a
The method of expressing magnetic field strength is
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A widely accepted detector electrode for pH measurement is
Commercial production of citric acid is carried out by the microbial culture of
For thermophilic microorganisms, the minimum growth temperature required is
can tolerate oxygen and grow better in its presence
do not tolerate oxygen and die in its presence
can grow in presence of atmospheric oxygen
macromolecule involved in the protein synthesis
a hybrid DNA that is formed by joining pieces DNA
endogenous substance secreted by one type of cell
Lactose intolerance is because of the lack of
galactose-1-phosphate-uridyl transferase
Synthesis of UREA takes place exclusively in
A term which describes a cofactor that is finally bound to an apoenzyme is
How many parts of 10% ointment be mixed with 2 parts of 15% ointment to get 12% ointment?
The correct non-ionic surfactant used as a penetration enhancer in the preparation of mucoadhesives
One of the ex-officio member of the Pharmacy Council of India is
Director General of Indian Veterinary Research Institute
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The Schedule in Drugs and Cosmetics Act that deals with the requirements and guidelines for clinical
trials, import and manufacture of new drugs is
A retardant material that forms a hydrophilic matrix in the formulation of matrix tablets is
A drug which causes pink to brownish skin pigmentation within a few weeks of the initiation of therapy is
The risk of Digitalis toxicity is significantly increased by concomitant administration of
An agent used in Prinzmetal angina has spasmolytic action which increases coronary blood supply is
An organism which has been implicated as a possible cause of chronic gastritie and peptic ulcer is
A 5HTID receptor agonist useful in migraine is
Q.31 80 Carry Two Marks Each.
At present, different species of Papaver such as P. bracteatum and P. orientale are being cultivated
instead of P.somniferum because they contain
a hypolipidemic agent obtained from cotton plants containing multifunctional compound (±)
a lipid obtained from Arctium lappa, asteraceae and traditionally used for the treatment of
cathartic glucoresin obtained from Ipomoea orizabensis and used since ancient time
a hypolipidemic agent obtained from Commiphora mukul consisting of a mixture of sterols including Z-pregna-(20)-diene-3, 16-dione
In nitrofurantoin synthesis, 5-nitrofurfuraldehyde diacetate is treated with one of the following intermediate in presence of CH3COOH+H2SO4 + C2H5 OH
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4-hydroxy-3-hydroxymethyl benzaldehyde is treated with acetic anhydride and then kept with ether solvent, t-butyl cyanide and acetic acid for ten days. Resulting compound is reduced with LiAlH4 in
2-iminothiazolidine is treated with phenyloxirane to get a drug used in roundworm infection is
Thiamine hydrochloride on treatment with alkaline potassium ferricyanide gives
neopyrithiamine with orange yellow colour
A new drug delivery system which is composed of phospholipids that spontaneously form a
multilamellar concentric bilayer vesicles with layers of aqueous media separating the lipid layers is
Unless otherwise stated in the individual monograph of the pharmacopoeia, in the disintegration test
for enteric coated tablets, first the dissolution is carried out in
What is the proportion of NaCl required to render a 1.5% solution of drug isotonic with blood
plasma? The freezing point of 1% w/v solution of drug is -0.122°C and that of NaCl is -0.576°C
IR Spectra appear as dips in the curve rather than maxima as in UV-Visible spectra because it is a plot of
ESR is applied to only those substances showing paramagnetism which is due to the magnetic
Rotation of electrons about the proton generates a secondary magnetic field which may oppose the
applied magnetic filed. The portion is then said to be
The analyte is used in the form of a solution in flame photometry because it should undergo
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The mechanism of antiparasitic action of Mebendazole and thiabendazole involves
stimulation of acetylcholine receptors at neuromuscular junctions
interference with microtubule synthesis and assembly
Isoniazid is a primary antitubercular agent that
causes ocular complications that are reversible if the drug is discontinued
should never be used due to hepatotoxic potential
Decreased risk of Atherosclerosis is associated with increase in
The mechanism of action of Paclitaxel is
bind to DNA through intercalation between specific bases and block the synthesis of new RNA or DNA, cause DNA strand scission
mitotic spindle poison through the enhancement of tubulin polymerization
competitive partial agonist œ inhibitor of estrogen and binds to estrogen receptors
S-Phase specific antimetabolite that is converted by deoxykinase to the 5-mononuleotid
Lycopodium spore method can be used to find out percentage purity of crude drugs which contain
well defined particles which can be counted
characteristic particles of irregular thickness, the length of which can be measured
The microscopical character of flower buds of Eugenia caryophyllus is
collenchymatous parenchyma containing in its outer part numerous ellipsoidal
small translucent endosperm containing aleurone grains
wide parenchymatous starchy cortex, the endosperm containing volatile oil
outer surface consisting of external perisperm, rough, dark brown with reticulate furrows
In protein biosynthesis, each amino acid
recognizes its own codon by a direct interaction with the m-RNA template
is added in its proper place to a growing peptide chain through the "adaptor" function of t-
is first attached to an anticodon specific for the amino acid
undergoes fidelity translation which is assured by the presence of traces of DNA on the
a freeze dried preparation containing antitoxic globulin
a preparation containing specific globulin or its derivatives obtained by purification of
hyperimmune serum or plasma of healthy horses
a sterile preparation containing antitoxic globulin
a sterile preparation containing antitoxic globulins obtained by purification of hyperimmune
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GATE question papers Pharmaceutical Sciences (PY) 2003
Q.52-58 are multiple selection items. P, Q, R, S are the options. Two of these options are correct. Choose the correct combination among A, B, C and D.
Total ash value in case of crude drug signifies
(R) addition of extraneous matter such as sand, stone etc.
The compounds listed below contain , ad electrons
A 60 year old patient presents with glaucoma. Therapy should include
Measurement of particle size in pharmaceutical Aerosols is by
The common attributes of ascorbic acid, an antiscrobutic vitamin, are
(P) exist in nature in both reduced and oxidized form and in a state of reversible equilibrium
(Q) has a keto-enol system in the molecule
(R) has an aldehyde group since it gives positive Schiff‘s reaction
(S) salt forming properties are due to the presence of free carboxyl group
Two properties of Radiopharmaceuticals are
(Q) very long half-life to provide enough exposure to get imaging information
(R) short half-life to minimize radiation exposure yet long enough to get imaging information
(S) rapid localization in target tissue and quick clearance from non-target organs
Two correct statements concerning vitamin D are
(P) the active molecule 1, 25-dihydroxy cholecalciferol binds to intracellular receptor proteins
(Q) cholecalciferol is found in vegetables
(R) 1, 25-dihydroxy-D3 is the most potent vitamin D metabolite
(S) it is required in the diet of individuals exposed to sunlight
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Q.59-65 ARE —MATCHING“ exercises. Match Group I with Group II. Choose the correct combination among the alternatives A, B, C and D. Page 7 of 14
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4, 4‘ Dimethoxy benzophenone is treated with 4-
estradiol methoxy benzoyl chloride + Mg, resulting product is
Deoxyanisoin is alkylated and product subjected
to Grignard reaction, the resulting tertiary alcohol is
dehydrated and demethylated with alcoholic KOH
By Pinacol reduction of p-hydroxy propiophenone
From Estrone by the action of Potassium acetylide
which on further conversion inhibits purine
Interferes with the cell cycle of activated
Data for Q.66 œ 90 are based on the statement/problem . Choose the correct answer for each question from among the options A, B, C and D.
Data for questions 66 to 68: Leaves of Digitalis purpurea were subjected to morphological, microscopical and chemical screening.
Morphological character with respect to the leaf is
multicellular, uniseriate with 2-7 cells
multicellular, uniseriate with 10-14 cells
multicellular, multiseriate with 10-14 cells
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Data for questions 69 and 70:
In a synthetic procedure 5-chloro-2, 4-diamino sulfomyl aniline is treated with P to obtain 7-amino sulfomyl-6-chloro-3-chloro-methyl-2H-1, 2, 4-benzothiadiazin-1:1 dioxide. Subsequently it is refluxed with C6H5-CH2-SH
3-benzyl methyl-6-chloro-2H-1, 2, 4-benzothiadiazine-7 sulphonamide 1, 1-dioxide
3-benzyl thiomethyl-6-chloro-2H-1, 2, 4-benzothiadiazine-7 sulphonamide 1, 1-dioxide
3-benzyl thiomethyl-5-chloro-2H-1, 2, 3-benzothiazine-7 sulphonamide 1, 1-dioxide
3-benzyl thiomethyl-5-chloro-2H-1, 2, 3-benzothiadiazine-7 sulphonamide 1, 1-dioxide
Data for questions 70 to 73:
Proguanil is synthesized by diazotization of p-chloroaniline and treating with dicynamide to yield p-
chlorophenyldicyandiamide which is converted to Proguanil by reaction with an aliphatic amine. Proguanil is
metabolized to a triazine derivative which is an active metabolite.
What is the reagent used for diazotization?
Data for questions 74 to 76: Calculate the max for the following compounds. Base value for Benzaldehyde in ethanol is 250 mm. 74.
max of p-hydroxy benzaldehyde in nm is
max of o-chlorobenzaldehyde in nm is
Data for questions 77 and 78:
In the assay of Folic acid I.P., a weighed quantity is dissolved in 0.1 M NaOH solution and subsequently
treated with Zn and HCl. The resulting product is mixed with ammonium sulphamate, kept for 2 minutes and a reagent is added to get final coloured product whose absorbance is measured
Select the product obtained when folic acid is heated with Zn + HCl
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Select the reagent used for the development of colour
N-1-naphthyl ethylene diamine didydrochloride
Data for questions 79 and 80:
Parkinsonism is a common neurological movement disorder. Signs include rigidity of skeletal muscles,
akinesia, flat facies and tremors at rest. Both L-DOPA and Carbidopa are used.
it inhibits aromatic L-aminoacid decarboxylase
Select the specific unwanted effect of L-DOPA
Data for questions 81 and 82:
The decomposition of a drug in aqueous acid solution was found to follow first order reaction. The initial concentration was found to be 0.056 M. The concentration after a period of 12 hours was 4.10 × 102 moles/litre. The reaction rate constant is 0.02599 hr1. 81.
What is the quantity of drug remaining undecomposed after 8 hours?
What is the amount of drug deteriorated during the period of 24 hours?
Data for questions 83 to 85:
In a formulation development laboratory, you have to formulate an oral dosage from containing olive oil, vitamin A and water.
Suggest a substance to be incorporated into the formulation
Select one of the appropriate labeling directions
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Data for questions 86 and 87:
Successive solvent extraction of a crude drug with petroleum ether, benzene, chloroform, ethyl alcohol and
water was performed. Qualitative chemical testing of petroleum ether extract gave positive Keller-Kiliani and Salkowski's reactions. Ethyl alcohol and aqueous extract gave positive FeCl3 reaction and acqueous extract
What constituents are present in the petroleum ether/benzene extract?
What constituents are present in the ethyl alcohol and aqueous extracts?
Data for questions 88 to 90:
A business executive while playing tennis complained of chest pain and ws brought to emergency room. He
has history of mild hypertension and elevated blood cholesterol. ECG changes confirmed the diagnosis of
myocardial infraction. The decision is made to open his occluded artery by using thrombolytic agent and also
Mechanism of action of antithrombic lagent is
conversion of plasminogen to plasmin (B)
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