Chemistry in Everyday Life
Previous year questions with solutions · 2000 – 2026
16Questions
16Papers covered
0% Weightage in 2026
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Year-wise statistics questions · papers · average per paper · weightage
| Year | Questions | Papers | Avg / paper | Weightage |
|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1.96% ↓1% |
| 2022 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1.98% ↓1% |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2.00% ↓10% |
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2.22% →0% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2.22% →0% |
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2.22% ↑100% |
| 2016 | 1 | 2 | 0.5 | 1.11% →0% |
| 2015 | 1 | 2 | 0.5 | 1.11% ↓50% |
| 2014 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2.22% ↓1.1% |
| 2013 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2.25% ↑79.8% |
| 2012 | 1 | 2 | 0.5 | 1.25% ↑1.3% |
| 2011 | 1 | 2 | 0.5 | 1.23% ↓1.2% |
| 2010 | 1 | 2 | 0.5 | 1.25% ↓36.2% |
| 2009 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1.96% |
⚠ 16 of these questions are out of the current syllabus (marked on the question).
1
Some tranquilizers are listed below. Which one from the following belongs to barbiturates?
- Meprobamate
- Valium
- Veronal
- Chlordiazepoxide
Out of syllabusNEET (UG) 2023
2
Given below are two statements : In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below.
- Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is true.
- Both Statement I and Statement II are true
- Both Statement I and Statement II are false
- Statement I is correct but Statement II is false
Out of syllabusNEET (UG) 2021
3
Which of the following is cationic detergent?
- Sodium stearate
- Cetyltrimethyl ammonium bromide
- Sodium dodecylbenzene sulphonate
- Sodium lauryl sulphate
Out of syllabusNEET (UG) 2020
4
Among the following, the narrow spectrum antibiotic is :
- amoxycillin
- chloramphenicol
- penicillin G
- ampicillin
Out of syllabusNEET (UG) 2019
5
Mixture of chloroxylenol and terpineol acts as
- antiseptic
- antipyretic
- antibiotic
- analgesic
Out of syllabusNEET 2017
6
Which of the following is an analgesic?
- streptomycin
- chloromycetin
- Novalgin
- Penicillin
Out of syllabusNEET 2016 (Phase 1)
7
Bithional is generally added to the soaps as an additive to function as a/n
- buffering agent
- antiseptic
- softener
- dryer
Out of syllabusAIPMT 2015 (Cancelled)
8
Artificial sweetener which is stable under cold conditions only is
- saccharine
- sucralose
- aspartame
- alitame
Out of syllabusAIPMT 2014
9
Antiseptics and disinfectants either kill or prevent growth of microorganisms. Identify which of the following statements is not true.
- Dilute solutions of boric acid and hydrogen peroxide are strong antiseptics.
- Disinfectants harm the living tissues.
- A 0.2% solution of phenol is an antiseptic while 1% solution acts as a disinfectant.
- Chlorine and iodine are used as strong disinfectants.
Out of syllabusNEET 2013
10
Dettol is the mixture of
- chloroxylenol and bithional
- chloroxylenol and terpineol
- phenol and iodine
- terpineol and bithionol
Out of syllabusNEET 2013 (Karnataka)
11
Chloramphenicol is an
- antifertility drug
- antihistaminic
- antiseptic and disinfectant
- antibiotic-broad spectrum
Out of syllabusAIPMT 2012 (Mains)
12
Which one of the following is employed as antihistamine?
- Chloramphenicol
- Diphenhydramine
- Norethindrone
- Omeprazole
Out of syllabusAIPMT 2011 (Prelims)
13
Which one of the following is employed as a tranquilizer drug?
- Promethazine
- Valium
- Naproxen
- Mifepristone
Out of syllabusAIPMT 2010 (Prelims)
14
Which one of the following is employed as a tranquilizer?
- Naproxen
- Tetracycline
- Chlorpheniramine
- Equanil
Out of syllabusAIPMT 2009