Question: 54: Match List-I with List-II.
| List-I (Drug class) | List-II (Drug molecule) |
|---|---|
| (a) Antacids | (i) Salvarsan |
| (b) Antihistamines | (ii) Morphine |
| (c) Analgesics | (iii) Cimetidine |
| (d) Antimicrobials | (iv) Seldane |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
(1) (a) – (i), (b) – (iv), (c) – (ii), (d) – (iii)
(2) (a) – (iv), (b) – (iii), (c) – (i), (d) – (ii)
(3) (a) – (iii), (b) – (ii), (c) – (iv), (d) – (i)
(4) (a) – (iii), (b) – (iv), (c) – (ii), (d) – (i)
Answer: Option (4)
Explanation:
Antacids are drugs used to reduce acidity in the stomach.
Cimetidine is an antacid that works by reducing the secretion of gastric acid.
Antihistamines are drugs that block the action of histamine in allergic reactions.
Seldane is an antihistamine used to treat allergies.
Analgesics are drugs that relieve pain.
Morphine is a strong analgesic used for pain management.
Antimicrobials are drugs used to kill or inhibit the growth of microorganisms.
Salvarsan is an antimicrobial drug used for the treatment of syphilis.
Thus, the correct matching is (a)–(iii), (b)–(iv), (c)–(ii), and (d)–(i).