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Chemistry in Everyday Life Practice Questions

Class 12 · Chemistry · 2933 free MCQs with instant results and detailed explanations.

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Q1
Easy
Which of the following is an example of an analgesic?
A. Ibuprofen
B. Amoxicillin
C. Metformin
D. Atorvastatin
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Correct Answer: A
Ibuprofen is classified as an analgesic, used to relieve pain, while the others serve different medical purposes.
Q2
Easy
What type of drug is used to lower blood pressure?
A. Antibiotic
B. Antihypertensive
C. Antidepressant
D. Antiviral
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Correct Answer: B
Antihypertensive drugs specifically reduce blood pressure, unlike antibiotics and other types.
Q3
Easy
Which of the following is a side effect of long-term use of steroids?
A. Weight loss
B. Mood swings
C. Decreased blood sugar
D. Hair growth
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Correct Answer: B
Long-term steroid use can cause mood swings among other side effects, while the others are less common.
Q4
Medium
Which of the following is a beta-blocker used to treat hypertension?
A. Propranolol
B. Aspirin
C. Ibuprofen
D. Metformin
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Correct Answer: A
Propranolol is a beta-blocker which helps in reducing blood pressure by blocking beta-adrenergic receptors.
Q5
Medium
Which drug can be classified as an opioid analgesic?
A. Morphine
B. Paracetamol
C. Naproxen
D. Aspirin
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Correct Answer: A
Morphine is an opioid analgesic used for severe pain management.
Q6
Medium
Which of the following is not a side effect of corticosteroids?
A. Increased appetite
B. Weight loss
C. Mood changes
D. Sleep disturbances
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Correct Answer: B
Corticosteroids are known to increase appetite and cause weight gain, not weight loss.
Q7
Medium
Antibiotics are ineffective against which of the following infections?
A. Bacterial pneumonia
B. Viral flu
C. Strep throat
D. Tuberculosis
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Correct Answer: B
Antibiotics target bacteria and are ineffective against viral infections like the flu.
Q8
Hard
Which of the following is NOT a commonly used analgesic?
A. Aspirin
B. Ibuprofen
C. Methadone
D. Amoxicillin
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Correct Answer: D
Amoxicillin is an antibiotic, not an analgesic, which is used for pain relief.
Q9
Hard
What is the primary mechanism of action of SSRIs (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors) in treating depression?
A. Inhibiting serotonin synthesis
B. Blocking dopamine receptors
C. Inhibiting serotonin reuptake
D. Enhancing norepinephrine activity
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Correct Answer: C
SSRIs work by inhibiting the reuptake of serotonin, increasing its availability in the synaptic space.
Q10
Hard
Which substance is primarily responsible for the analgesic effect of opiates?
A. Endorphins
B. Serotonin
C. Dopamine
D. Norepinephrine
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Correct Answer: A
Endorphins bind to opioid receptors, producing pain relief, which is the primary action of opiates.

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This page contains 2933 practice MCQs for the chapter Chemistry in Everyday Life in Class 12 Chemistry. The questions are organized by difficulty — 898 easy, 1446 medium, 589 hard — so you can choose the right level for your preparation.

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