The following multiple-choice questions (MCQs) are designed to help students preparing for the Diploma in Pharmacy Entrance Examination in Nepal. These questions cover subjects such as Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmacology, Pharmaceutics, Biology, and General Knowledge.
Section 1: Chemistry
- The valency of carbon in methane (CH4) is: a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4 - pH is a measure of: a) Acidity and alkalinity
b) Temperature
c) Pressure
d) Viscosity - Which of the following is an organic acid? a) Hydrochloric acid
b) Sulfuric acid
c) Citric acid
d) Nitric acid - The atomic number of oxygen is: a) 6
b) 7
c) 8
d) 9 - Which of the following is a noble gas? a) Oxygen
b) Nitrogen
c) Neon
d) Hydrogen
Section 2: Biology
- Which organ is responsible for detoxification in the human body? a) Heart
b) Kidney
c) Liver
d) Lungs - The smallest functional unit of the kidney is: a) Nephron
b) Alveolus
c) Neuron
d) Lobule - The universal donor blood group is: a) A
b) B
c) AB
d) O - Insulin is secreted by: a) Liver
b) Pancreas
c) Kidney
d) Lungs - The powerhouse of the cell is: a) Ribosome
b) Nucleus
c) Mitochondria
d) Golgi body
Section 3: Pharmacology & Pharmaceutics
- Which drug is used to treat hypertension? a) Insulin
b) Paracetamol
c) Amlodipine
d) Ciprofloxacin - The term “half-life” of a drug refers to: a) The time taken for the drug to dissolve
b) The time taken for the drug’s concentration to reduce by half
c) The duration of drug action
d) The time taken for complete metabolism - A drug that relieves pain is called: a) Analgesic
b) Antiseptic
c) Antibiotic
d) Antacid - The primary site of drug metabolism is: a) Liver
b) Lungs
c) Kidneys
d) Stomach - The normal body temperature in Celsius is: a) 35.5°C
b) 36.5°C
c) 37.0°C
d) 38.0°C
Section 4: General Knowledge
- The capital of Nepal is: a) Pokhara
b) Kathmandu
c) Lalitpur
d) Bhaktapur - The current currency used in Nepal is: a) Rupee
b) Taka
c) Dollar
d) Yen - Nepal shares its borders with how many countries? a) One
b) Two
c) Three
d) Four - Who is known as the “Light of Asia”? a) Mahatma Gandhi
b) Gautama Buddha
c) Jawaharlal Nehru
d) Nelson Mandela - The longest river in Nepal is: a) Bagmati
b) Koshi
c) Gandaki
d) Karnali
Answer Key
- d) 4
- a) Acidity and alkalinity
- c) Citric acid
- c) 8
- c) Neon
- c) Liver
- a) Nephron
- d) O
- b) Pancreas
- c) Mitochondria
- c) Amlodipine
- b) The time taken for the drug’s concentration to reduce by half
- a) Analgesic
- a) Liver
- c) 37.0°C
- b) Kathmandu
- a) Rupee
- b) Two
- b) Gautama Buddha
- d) Karnali
These MCQs provide a strong foundation for students preparing for the Diploma in Pharmacy Entrance Exam in Nepal. Regular practice with such questions will enhance confidence and improve performance on exam day.
