Match List I with List II
| List I : Names of drug | List II : Class of drugs |
| A. Ranitidine | I. Tranquilizer |
| B. Valium | II. Narcotic Analgesic |
| C. Codeine | III. Antibiotic |
| D. Chloramphenicol | IV. Antacid |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III
Drugs are classified by the effect they have on the body:
A. Ranitidine — This matches IV. Antacid. It is an antihistamine-type antacid: it blocks the receptors through which histamine stimulates acid secretion in the stomach.
B. Valium — This matches I. Tranquilizer. It relieves anxiety and stress.
C. Codeine — This matches II. Narcotic Analgesic. It is a homologue of morphine.
D. Chloramphenicol — This matches III. Antibiotic. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic used for typhoid, dysentery and pneumonia.
Shortcut: The pair B-I appears only in Option (1).
Note: This question is from the pre-rationalised NCERT book (2022-23). The topic is not there in the latest NCERT book (2026-27), and it is also out of the CUET 2026 syllabus.