Match List I with List II
| LIST I | LIST II |
| A. Pain killers | I. Antipyretics |
| B. Treatment of infections | II. Analgesics |
| C. Reducing fever | III. Antibiotics |
| D. Treatment of depression | IV. Tranquillizers |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → A-II, B-III, C-I, D-IV
Drugs are grouped by the use they are put to:
(A) Pain killers — This matches (II) Analgesics. Analgesics such as aspirin and morphine reduce or abolish pain.
(B) Treatment of infections — This matches (III) Antibiotics. Antibiotics such as penicillin and chloramphenicol kill micro-organisms or stop their growth.
(C) Reducing fever — This matches (I) Antipyretics. Antipyretics such as paracetamol bring down body temperature.
(D) Treatment of depression — This matches (IV) Tranquillizers. Tranquillizers (and antidepressants) such as iproniazid and equanil are used for stress and mental diseases.
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.