PHARMACEUTICAL PACKAGING GPAT MCQs Part – 12

TOP 10 MCQ

1. Given below are two statements [GPAT – 2023 SHIFT – II]
Statement I: Rubber stoppers cannot withstand pyrogen-destructive temperatures.
Statement II: In case of rubber stopper for injections reliance must be on an effective sequence of washing, thorough rinsing with WFI, prompt
sterilization and protective storage to ensure adequate pyrogen control.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
(a) Statement I and Statement II are correct
(b) Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
(c) Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
(d) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct

2. Which of the following is an example of a thermosetting plastic material [GPAT – 2022]
(a) PVC
(b) Polyester
(c) Polypropylene
(d) Urethanes
463. Match List I with List II [GPAT – 2021] 
LIST–I (Ingredients found in rubber closures)                           LIST–II (Example)
Activator                                                                                            [P] Zinc dibutyldithiocarbamate
Curing agent                                                                                     [Q] Stearic acid
Accelerator                                                                                        [R] Carbon black
Fillers                                                                                                  [S] Neoprene
                                                                                                              [T] Peroxide
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(a) 1-[Q], 2-[T], 3-[P], 4-[R]
(b) 1-[T], 2-[S], 3-[Q], 4-[P]
(c) 1-[S], 2-[Q], 3-[R], 4-[T]
(d) 1-[R], 2-[S], 3-[Q], 4-[P]

464. In thermoplastic materials, which are used as a container/packing material, additives like polyethylene and polypropylene are used as [GPAT – 2022]
(a) Plasticizer
(b) Stabilizers
(c) Surface treatment film
(d) Slip agent

465. Which of the following oxide is not used for achieving Amber color to glass [GPAT – 2019]
(a) Manganese
(b) Iron
(c) Cobalt
(d) Carbon

466. Which of the following is not a thermoplastic resin [GPAT – 2017]
(a) Phenolic plastic resin
(b) Polystyrene
(c) Polyethylene
(d) Polypropylene

467. Bulk product is defined as [GPAT – 2017]
(a) Product completing all processing stages but not necessarily final packing
(b) A product ready for final dispatch
(c) Raw material used for making final dosage form
(d) A defined quantity of raw material from the same batch

468. Which following statements is NOT true for stainless steel 316 [GPAT – 2012]
(a) It is also called inox steel
(b) It contains 10.5–11% chromium
(c) Due to the presence of chromium, it exhibits passivation phenomenon
(d) It is not affected by acids

469. Choose the correct sequence of Moisture vapor Transmission Rate in packaging materials [GPAT – 2011]
(a) Paper > Aluminum foil > PVC > PVDC
(b) Aluminum foil > PVC > PVDC > Paper
(c) Aluminum foil > PVDC > PVC > Paper
(d) Paper > PVC > PVDC > Aluminum foil

470. The temperature condition for storage of drug products under cold temperature is given as [GPAT – 2010]
(a) Temperature between 8°C and 25°C
(b) Temperature below 20°C
(c) Temperature at 0°C
(d) Temperature between 2°C and 8°C

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