Class 12 Chemistry Ch-16 Chemistry in Everyday Life MCQs Exam 2027

I. Classification of Drugs

1. A substance which lowers the body temperature is called: [BSEB, 2021 A]

(A) Antipyretic

(B) Analgesic

(C) Antibiotic

(D) None of these

2. Drugs which relieve pain are called: [BSEB, 2021 A]

(A) Disinfectant

(B) Analgesic

(C) Antipyretic

(D) Antiseptic

3. A drug used for relieving pain is called: [BSEB, 2018 A]

(A) Antipyretic

(B) Analgesic

(C) Antibiotic

(D) Antiseptic

4. A medicine which is both antipyretic and analgesic is: [BSEB, 2017 C]

(A) Quinine

(B) Aspirin

(C) Penicillin

(D) Insulin

5. Aspirin is an: [BSEB, 2022 A]

(A) Analgesic

(B) Antipyretic

(C) Both ‘A’ and ‘B’

(D) None of these

6. The other name of Aspirin is: [BSEB, 2020 A]

(A) 2-acetoxy benzoic acid

(B) 2-methoxy benzoic acid

(C) Only benzoic acid

(D) $TNT$

7. Paracetamol is: [BSEB, 2016 C]

(A) Analgesic

(B) Antibiotic

(C) Both ‘A’ and ‘B’

(D) None of these

8. Which of the following analgesics causes addiction: [BSEB, 2026]

(A) Morphine

(B) $N$-acetyl para amino phenol

(C) Novalgin

(D) Naproxen

9. Which of the following is used as an analgesic in case of severe pain? [BSEB, 2019 A]

(A) Aspirin

(B) Phenacetin

(C) Paracetamol

(D) Morphine

10. Narcotine is a common: [BSEB, 2021 A]

(A) Analgesic

(B) Antibiotic

(C) Antipyretic

(D) Antimalarial

11. Medicine used to reduce fever is called: [BSEB, 2019 A]

(A) Antipyretic

(B) Analgesic

(C) Antacid

(D) None

II. Tranquilizers & Antihistamines

12. Which of the following is used as a Tranquilizer? [BSEB, 2026]

(A) Luminal

(B) Tofranil

(C) Mescaline

(D) Sulphadiazine

13. Which of the following is used as a sedative? [BSEB, 2026]

(A) Luminal

(B) Tofranil

(C) Mescaline

(D) Sulphadiazine

14. Equanil is used in: [BSEB, 2021 A]

(A) Curing depression

(B) Creating tension

(C) Cancer treatment

(D) Allergy

15. Which of the following is a tranquilizer? [BSEB, 2017 A]

(A) Seconal

(B) Streptomycin

(C) Morphine

(D) Phenacetin

16. Barbituric acid is used as: [BSEB, 2018 C]

(A) Antidepressant

(B) Antibiotic

(C) Antiseptic

(D) Tranquilizer

17. Which is not a derivative of Barbituric acid? [BSEB, 2026]

(A) Veronal

(B) Equanil

(C) Seconal

(D) Luminal

18. Valium is used as: [BSEB, 2021 A]

(A) Antibiotic

(B) Analgesic

(C) Anesthetic

(D) Tranquilizer

19. Reserpine is a: [BSEB, 2022 A]

(A) Tranquilizer

(B) Antibiotic

(C) Vitamin

(D) Hormone

20. Drugs used for the treatment of allergy are called: [BSEB, 2026]

(A) Antihistamines

(B) Antacids

(C) Antibiotics

(D) Tranquilizers

21. Promethazine is an: [BSEB, 2021 A]

(A) Analgesic

(B) Antihistamine

(C) Anti-cancer

(D) None of these

22. Which of the following is a depressant? [BSEB, 2026]

(A) Seconal

(B) Streptomycin

(C) Morphine

(D) Phenacetin

23. $LSD$ (Lysergic acid diethylamide) is a: [BSEB, 2020 A]

(A) Sweetener

(B) Synthetic fiber

(C) Psychedelic drug

(D) Antibiotic

III. Antibiotics & Antiseptics

24. Dettol is used as: [BSEB, 2021 A]

(A) Antiseptic

(B) Antipyretic

(C) Analgesic

(D) None of these

25. Chloramphenicol is a: [BSEB, 2021 A]

(A) Narrow spectrum antibiotic

(B) Broad spectrum antibiotic

(C) Antihistamine

(D) Tranquilizer

26. Antibiotic used for the treatment of Typhoid is: [BSEB, 2017 A]

(A) Penicillin

(B) Chloramphenicol

(C) Terramycin

(D) Sulphadiazine

27. Which of the following is not a broad spectrum antibiotic? [BSEB, 2022 A]

(A) Tetracycline

(B) Chloromycetin

(C) Penicillin

(D) None of these

28. A mixture of Chloroxylenol and Terpineol acts as: [BSEB, 2026]

(A) Disinfectant

(B) Antiseptic

(C) Antipyretic

(D) Analgesic

29. Tincture of Iodine is: [BSEB, 2019 A]

(A) Aqueous solution of $I_{2}$

(B) Solution of $I_{2}$ in aqueous $KI$

(C) Alcoholic solution of $I_{2}$

(D) Aqueous solution of $KI$

30. Chloramine-T is an: [BSEB, 2024 A]

(A) Disinfectant

(B) Antiseptic

(C) Analgesic

(D) Antipyretic

31. 1% solution of Phenol acts as: [BSEB, 2020 A]

(A) Antiseptic

(B) Disinfectant

(C) Antipyretic

(D) Antibiotic

32. Bithional is added to soap to: [BSEB, 2026]

(A) Reduce dryness

(B) Increase lather

(C) Impart antiseptic properties

(D) Add fragrance

33. Sulpha drugs are derivatives of: [BSEB, 2021 A]

(A) Benzene

(B) Sulphanilamide

(C) Aniline

(D) Phenol

34. Chloromycetin is: [BSEB, 2022 A]

(A) Analgesic

(B) Antibiotic

(C) Antiseptic

(D) Tranquilizer

35. Which of the following is an antibiotic? [BSEB, 2019 C]

(A) Penicillin

(B) Sulphapyridine

(C) Ciprofloxacin

(D) All of these

36. Drug used against AIDS is: [BSEB, 2018 A]

(A) Imprid $E$

(B) $AZT$

(C) $BHT$

(D) $LSD$

37. Sulphadiazine is: [BSEB, 2026]

(A) A sulpha drug

(B) An analgesic

(C) Anti-cancer

(D) A tranquilizer

38. Which of the following is a narrow spectrum antibiotic? [BSEB, 2022 A]

(A) Penicillin-G

(B) Ampicillin

(C) Amoxicillin

(D) Chloramphenicol

39. The main difference between Antiseptic and Disinfectant is: [BSEB, 2026]

(A) Concentration

(B) Surface of application

(C) Types of chemicals

(D) None of these

IV. Antacids & Antimalarials

40. Excessive acidity in the stomach can be prevented by: [BSEB, 2019 A]

(A) Antacid

(B) Analgesic

(C) Antipyretic

(D) Antibiotic

41. Which of the following is used as an antacid? [BSEB, 2023 A]

(A) Magnesium hydroxide

(B) Phenacetin

(C) Penicillin

(D) Sulphanilamide

42. Chloroquine is an: [BSEB, 2022 A]

(A) Analgesic

(B) Antibiotic

(C) Antimalarial

(D) Antipyretic

43. The most suitable metal hydroxide for the treatment of acidity is: [BSEB, 2026]

(A) Aluminium hydroxide

(B) Magnesium hydroxide

(C) Both (A) and (B)

(D) Sodium hydroxide

44. ‘Ranitidine’ is a drug used as: [BSEB, 2021 A]

(A) Antihistamine

(B) Antacid

(C) Antibiotic

(D) Tranquilizer

V. Chemicals in Food

45. Which of the following is a synthetic sweetening agent? [BSEB, 2021 A]

(A) Saccharin

(B) Aspartame

(C) Sodium cyclamate

(D) All of these

46. Which of the following is an Artificial Sweetener? [BSEB, 2026]

(A) Saccharin

(B) Aspartame

(C) Sucralose

(D) All of these

47. Which sweetener is much sweeter than cane sugar? [BSEB, 2026]

(A) Alitame

(B) Sucralose

(C) Saccharin

(D) All of these

48. Which of the following sweeteners can be used at cooking temperature? [BSEB, 2026]

(A) Aspartame

(B) Sucralose

(C) Saccharin

(D) Alitame

49. Most suitable sweetening agent for diabetic patients is: [BSEB, 2021 A]

(A) Sucrose

(B) Saccharin

(C) Glucose

(D) Fructose

50. Which of the following is used as an Antioxidant? [BSEB, 2026]

(A) Citric acid

(B) EDTA

(C) Sodium nitrite

(D) Sodium gluconate

51. Which of the following is an antioxidant? [BSEB, 2023 A]

(A) Lecithin

(B) Citric acid

(C) Vitamin $E$

(D) All of these

52. Which preservative is commonly used? [BSEB, 2026]

(A) Sodium cyclamate

(B) Sodium benzoate

(C) Sodium acetate

(D) Valium

53. BHT is used as: [BSEB, 2026]

(A) Antioxidant

(B) Sweetener

(C) Preservative

(D) Dye

54. Which of the following does not increase the nutritional value of food? [BSEB, 2026]

(A) Minerals

(B) Vitamins

(C) Artificial sweeteners

(D) Amino acids

VI. Soaps & Detergents

55. Which of the following is used as a soap? [BSEB, 2023 A]

(A) $C_{17}H_{35}COONa$

(B) $(C_{17}H_{35}COO)_{2}Ca$

(C) $C_{17}H_{35}COOH$

(D) $C_{15}H_{31}COOH$

56. Soaps and detergents clean by the process of: [BSEB, 2026]

(A) Emulsification

(B) Adsorption

(C) Sub-microscopic

(D) None of these

57. Detergents are called: [BSEB, 2021 A]

(A) Soapless soap

(B) Hard soap

(C) Soft soap

(D) None of these

58. Alkyl benzene sulphonate is a/an detergent: [BSEB, 2026]

(A) Cationic

(B) Anionic

(C) Non-ionic

(D) None of these

59. Glycerol is added to soap, its function is: [BSEB, 2017 A]

(A) To increase lather

(B) To prevent rapid drying

(C) To make soap shiny

(D) None of these

60. Which of the following increases the lathering property of soap? [BSEB, 2026]

(A) Sodium carbonate

(B) Sodium rosinate

(C) Sodium stearate

(D) Trisodium phosphate

61. Which of the following is an Emulsifier? [BSEB, 2025 A]

(A) Soap

(B) Oil

(C) $NaCl$

(D) Water

62. Sodium lauryl sulphate is a: [BSEB, 2026]

(A) Soap

(B) Anionic detergent

(C) Cationic detergent

(D) Non-ionic detergent

63. By-product obtained in soap manufacturing is: [BSEB, 2020 A]

(A) Ethyl alcohol

(B) Glycerol

(C) Glycol

(D) Methyl alcohol

64. Aqueous solution of Sodium stearate is: [BSEB, 2026]

(A) Acidic

(B) Alkaline

(C) Neutral

(D) Amphoteric

VII. Polymers & Industrial Chemistry

65. Which of the following is a polymer of natural rubber? [BSEB, 2020 A]

(A) Styrene

(B) Isoprene

(C) Chloroprene

(D) Butadiene

66. Bakelite is which type of polymer? [BSEB, 2021 A]

(A) Addition polymer

(B) Condensation polymer

(C) Homopolymer

(D) Natural polymer

67. Nylon-6,6 is obtained from: [BSEB, 2018 A]

(A) Adipic acid and Hexamethylene diamine

(B) Terephthalic acid

(C) Vinyl chloride

(D) Chloroprene

68. ‘Sulphapyridine’ is used for: [BSEB, 2026]

(A) Relieving pain

(B) Preventing bacterial infection

(C) Inducing sleep

(D) Cleaning stomach

69. Oleic, Stearic, Palmitic acids are: [BSEB, 2026]

(A) Nucleic acids

(B) Amino acids

(C) Fatty acids

(D) None of these

70. Which of the following is Gammexane? [BSEB, 2021 A]

(A) Chlorobenzene

(B) $DDT$

(C) Benzene hexachloride

(D) None of these

71. Slaked lime is: [BSEB, 2016 A]

(A) $CaO$

(B) $CaCO_{3}$

(C) $Ca(OH)_{2}$

(D) $CaCl_{2}$

72. Chemical name of Borax is: [BSEB, 2016 A]

(A) Sodium tetraborate

(B) Sodium metaborate

(C) Sodium orthoborate

(D) None of these

73. Washing soda is: [BSEB, 2016 A]

(A) $Na_{2}CO_{3} \cdot 10H_{2}O$

(B) $Na_{2}CO_{3} \cdot 5H_{2}O$

(C) $Na_{2}CO_{3}$

(D) $NaOH$

74. Glycerol is a: [BSEB, 2017 A]

(A) Primary alcohol

(B) Secondary alcohol

(C) Tertiary alcohol

(D) Trihydric alcohol

75. Magnesium is present in: [BSEB, 2021 A]

(A) Chlorophyll

(B) Haemocyanin

(C) Carbonic anhydrase

(D) Vitamin $B_{12}$

VIII. Other Important Questions

76. The organism which causes disease is called: [BSEB, 2021 A]

(A) Pathogen

(B) Antibiotic

(C) Bacteria

(D) All of these

77. Which of the following is an alkaloid? [BSEB, 2024 A]

(A) Nicotine

(B) Atropine

(C) Cocaine

(D) All of these

78. 1-2% solution of Phenol and $KMnO_{4}$ is used as: [BSEB, 2019 C]

(A) Disinfectant

(B) Antiseptic

(C) Anti-malarial

(D) All of these

79. Chloromycetin is used in which disease? [BSEB, 2022 A]

(A) Malaria

(B) Typhoid

(C) Cholera

(D) Tuberculosis

80. Pain relievers that do not cause addiction: [BSEB, 2026]

(A) Non-narcotic analgesic

(B) Narcotic analgesic

(C) Both (A) and (B)

(D) None of these

81. Main function of Sulpha drugs is: [BSEB, 2021 A]

(A) To inhibit bacterial growth

(B) To reduce pain

(C) To lower fever

(D) To induce sleep

82. Which dye is used in food items? [BSEB, 2026]

(A) Tartrazine

(B) Indigo

(C) Alizarin

(D) Malachite green

83. Antihistamine is used in which condition? [BSEB, 2026]

(A) Allergy

(B) Cancer

(C) Malaria

(D) Typhoid

84. Para-acetamidophenol is commonly called: [BSEB, 2016 C]

(A) Paracetamol

(B) Aspirin

(C) Chloroquine

(D) Penicillin

85. Which of the following is a non-biodegradable detergent? [BSEB, 2026]

(A) Sodium stearate

(B) Sodium dodecyl benzene sulphonate

(C) Both (A) and (B)

(D) None of these

86. Alkaloid used to dilate the pupil of eye is: [BSEB, 2026]

(A) Atropine

(B) Cocaine

(C) Nicotine

(D) Quinine

87. Chloroxylenol is a main component of: [BSEB, 2021 A]

(A) Dettol

(B) Savlon

(C) Soap

(D) Cream

88. Antibiotic especially effective against Gram-positive bacteria: [BSEB, 2026]

(A) Penicillin

(B) Chloramphenicol

(C) Ofloxacin

(D) Tetracycline

89. What happens due to secretion of Histamine in body? [BSEB, 2026]

(A) Inflammation and Allergy

(B) Pain

(C) Fever

(D) Sleepiness

90. ‘Equanil’ is: [BSEB, 2021 A]

(A) A tranquilizer

(B) An antibiotic

(C) A preservative

(D) A sweetener

91. Which hormone regulates blood sugar? [BSEB, 2026]

(A) Insulin

(B) Thyroxine

(C) Adrenaline

(D) Testosterone

92. Artificial sweetener limited to cold foods only: [BSEB, 2026]

(A) Aspartame

(B) Alitame

(C) Sucralose

(D) Saccharin

93. Example of ‘non-ionic’ detergent is: [BSEB, 2026]

(A) Polyethylene glycol ester of stearic acid

(B) Sodium stearate

(C) Sodium lauryl sulphate

(D) Cetyl trimethyl ammonium bromide

94. Sulpha drug ‘Prontosil’ changes into what inside the body? [BSEB, 2026]

(A) Sulphanilamide

(B) Phenol

(C) Aniline

(D) Benzene

95. Which of the following is natural rubber? [BSEB, 2020 A]

(A) cis-polyisoprene

(B) trans-polyisoprene

(C) Neoprene

(D) Buna-S

96. Element used in vulcanization of rubber is: [BSEB, 2021 A]

(A) Sulphur

(B) Nitrogen

(C) Oxygen

(D) Carbon

97. Monomer of Teflon is: [BSEB, 2026]

(A) Tetrafluoroethylene

(B) Vinyl chloride

(C) Ethylene

(D) Styrene

98. Building block of Protein is: [BSEB, 2026]

(A) Amino acid

(B) Fatty acid

(C) Glucose

(D) Vitamin

99. Glucose is a type of: [BSEB, 2021 A]

(A) Monosaccharide

(B) Disaccharide

(C) Polysaccharide

(D) Oligosaccharide

100. Which vitamin is water soluble? [BSEB, 2021 A]

(A) Vitamin B and C

(B) Vitamin A and D

(C) Vitamin E

(D) Vitamin K

101. ‘Penicillin G’ is: [BSEB, 2022 A]

(A) Narrow spectrum antibiotic

(B) Broad spectrum antibiotic

(C) Antihistamine

(D) Tranquilizer

102. Which polymer is thermosetting? [BSEB, 2021 A]

(A) Bakelite

(B) Polythene

(C) PVC

(D) Nylon

103. Starch is a polymer of: [BSEB, 2020 A]

(A) Glucose

(B) Fructose

(C) Galactose

(D) Maltose

104. Disease caused by deficiency of Iodine is: [BSEB, 2026]

(A) Goitre

(B) Anaemia

(C) Night blindness

(D) Scurvy

105. Sugar found in milk is: [BSEB, 2021 A]

(A) Lactose

(B) Sucrose

(C) Maltose

(D) Glucose

106. Which of the following is not a natural polymer? [BSEB, 2020 A]

(A) Nylon

(B) Protein

(C) Cellulose

(D) Rubber

107. Monomer of Nylon-6 is: [BSEB, 2021 A]

(A) Caprolactam

(B) Adipic acid

(C) Styrene

(D) Ethylene

108. In ‘Buna-N’ rubber, N stands for: [BSEB, 2026]

(A) Acrylonitrile

(B) Nitrogen

(C) Nylon

(D) Neoprene

109. Cetyl trimethyl ammonium bromide is which type of detergent? [BSEB, 2026]

(A) Cationic

(B) Anionic

(C) Non-ionic

(D) Soap

110. Drug that mimics natural messenger at receptor site is called: [BSEB, 2026]

(A) Agonist

(B) Antagonist

(C) Antibiotic

(D) Tranquilizer

111. Example of ‘Vat Dye’ is: [BSEB, 2026]

(A) Indigo

(B) Alizarin

(C) Methyl orange

(D) Malachite green

112. Antibiotics which kill bacteria are: [BSEB, 2026]

(A) Bactericidal

(B) Bacteriostatic

(C) Both (A) and (B)

(D) None of these

113. Added to increase hardness of rubber: [BSEB, 2026]

(A) Carbon black

(B) Sulphur

(C) Zinc oxide

(D) All of these

114. Heating salicylic acid with acetic anhydride produces: [BSEB, 2016 C]

(A) Aspirin

(B) Phenacetin

(C) Paracetamol

(D) Salol

115. Chemical name of ‘Seldane’ is: [BSEB, 2026]

(A) Terfenadine

(B) Brompheniramine

(C) Cimetidine

(D) Ranitidine

116. Which polymer is biodegradable? [BSEB, 2021 A]

(A) PHBV

(B) Nylon-6,6

(C) Polythene

(D) PVC

117. Phenol reacts with what to obtain Bakelite? [BSEB, 2020 A]

(A) Formaldehyde

(B) Acetaldehyde

(C) Acetone

(D) Benzaldehyde

118. Detergents clean even in hard water because: [BSEB, 2026]

(A) Their Ca/Mg salts are water soluble

(B) They don’t react with water

(C) They are more powerful

(D) None of these

119. Which dye is called ‘Mordant’ dye? [BSEB, 2026]

(A) Alizarin

(B) Indigo

(C) Methyl orange

(D) Congo red

120. Antibiotic used in cancer treatment: [BSEB, 2026]

(A) Adriamycin

(B) Penicillin

(C) Chloroquine

(D) Aspirin

121. Drug that increases brain activity and brings alertness: [BSEB, 2026]

(A) Stimulants

(B) Depressants

(C) Tranquilizers

(D) Analgesics

122. Why doesn’t soap lather dry rapidly? [BSEB, 2017 A]

(A) Due to presence of Glycerol

(B) Due to Sodium carbonate

(C) Due to excess water

(D) None of these

123. Which hormone regulates ‘Fight or Flight’ response? [BSEB, 2026]

(A) Adrenaline

(B) Insulin

(C) Oxytocin

(D) Estrogen

124. Monomer of ‘Neoprene’ rubber is: [BSEB, 2021 A]

(A) Chloroprene

(B) Isoprene

(C) Butadiene

(D) Styrene

125. Example of Polysaccharide is: [BSEB, 2021 A]

(A) Cellulose

(B) Sucrose

(C) Maltose

(D) Glucose

126. Which end of soap molecule is hydrophobic? [BSEB, 2026]

(A) Long hydrocarbon chain

(B) Ionic end (–COONa)

(C) Oxygen atom

(D) None of these

127. What is ‘Silk’? [BSEB, 2021 A]

(A) Natural protein

(B) Synthetic polymer

(C) Carbohydrate

(D) Fat

128. Why is detergent used for silk and woolen clothes? [BSEB, 2026]

(A) They are less alkaline

(B) They give more lather

(C) They are cheaper

(D) None of these

129. Which vitamin is called ‘Anti-scurvy’ vitamin? [BSEB, 2021 A]

(A) Vitamin C

(B) Vitamin D

(C) Vitamin A

(D) Vitamin B

130. Study of biochemicals is called: [BSEB, 2026]

(A) Biochemistry

(B) Inorganic chemistry

(C) Physical chemistry

(D) None of these

131. Red color of blood is due to: [BSEB, 2021 A]

(A) Haemoglobin

(B) Chlorophyll

(C) Bilirubin

(D) None of these

132. ‘Phenyl’ is used in houses as: [BSEB, 2026]

(A) Disinfectant

(B) Sweetener

(C) Preservative

(D) Medicine

133. Vulcanization makes rubber: [BSEB, 2021 A]

(A) More elastic

(B) Less elastic

(C) Soft

(D) Liquid

134. Which dye is an ‘Azo Dye’? [BSEB, 2026]

(A) Methyl orange

(B) Alizarin

(C) Indigo

(D) Malachite green

135. PVC is not used in making: [BSEB, 2026]

(A) Tyres

(B) Raincoats

(C) Pipes

(D) Toys

136. Cleaning power of soap decreases in which type of water? [BSEB, 2026]

(A) Hard water

(B) Soft water

(C) Distilled water

(D) Rain water

137. Which base is not found in DNA? [BSEB, 2021 A]

(A) Uracil

(B) Adenine

(C) Guanine

(D) Cytosine

138. Deficiency of Vitamin D causes which disease in children? [BSEB, 2021 A]

(A) Rickets

(B) Night blindness

(C) Beri-beri

(D) Scurvy

139. Molecular formula of Chloroxylenol is based on which element? [BSEB, 2021 A]

(A) Chlorine

(B) Bromine

(C) Fluorine

(D) Iodine

140. Which artificial sweetener is the least sweet? [BSEB, 2026]

(A) Aspartame

(B) Saccharin

(C) Alitame

(D) Sucralose