Match List I with List II
| LIST I (Drug) | LIST II (Example) |
| A. Antacid | I. Penicillin |
| B. Analgesic | II. Tincture of iodine |
| C. Antibiotic | III. Aspirin |
| D. Antiseptic | IV. Ranitidine |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → (A)-(IV), (B)-(III), (C)-(I), (D)-(II)
A. Antacid — This matches IV. Ranitidine. It prevents the interaction of histamine with the receptors in the stomach wall, so less acid is released.
B. Analgesic — This matches III. Aspirin. A non-narcotic analgesic that relieves pain.
C. Antibiotic — This matches I. Penicillin. Produced by a micro-organism, it kills or inhibits the growth of bacteria.
D. Antiseptic — This matches II. Tincture of iodine. A 2–3 per cent solution of iodine in alcohol–water, applied to wounds.
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.