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Chemistry In Everyday Life NEET PYQs (2005–2026) with Solutions

Chemistry In Everyday Life has appeared in 7 of the 22 NEET and AIPMT papers from 2005 to 2026, with 7 questions in all: about 0.3 per paper on average. The last five papers (2022–2026) had 2 questions from it.

The most-asked topics are Antiseptics and Disinfectants (2), Analgesics (1) and Antibiotics (1).

Chemistry In Everyday Life is not one of the chapters in NEET MIND's map of the current NEET syllabus, so it may no longer be examined; its past questions stay here for practice.

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7
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Average per paper
0.3
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7 solved Chemistry In Everyday Life PYQs

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  1. Question 1 (NEET 2023)

    NEET 2023EasyMedicines
    Some tranquilizers are listed below. Which one from the following belongs to barbiturates?
    1. Option A: Chlordiazepoxide
    2. Option B: Meprobamate
    3. Option C: Valium
    4. Option D: Veronal
    Show answer & explanation

    Correct answer: (D) Veronal

    Explanation

    Veronal is a barbiturate tranquilizer. Chlordiazepoxide and Valium belong to benzodiazepines, while Meprobamate is a carbamate tranquilizer.

  2. Question 2 (NEET 2022)

    NEET 2022MediumClassification of Drugs
    Match List-I with List-II: Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
    1. Option A: (a)-(iv), (b)-(iii), (c)-(i), (d)-(ii)
    2. Option B: (a)-(iii), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(i)
    3. Option C: (a)-(iii), (b)-(iv), (c)-(ii), (d)-(i)
    4. Option D: (a)-(i), (b)-(iv), (c)-(ii), (d)-(iii)
    Show answer & explanation

    Correct answer: (C) (a)-(iii), (b)-(iv), (c)-(ii), (d)-(i)

    Explanation

    Matching: Antacids → Cimetidine (iii) Antihistamines → Seldane (iv) Analgesics → Morphine (ii) Antimicrobials → Salvarsan (i) Thus: (a)-(iii), (b)-(iv), (c)-(ii), (d)-(i) Hence option (C) is correct.

  3. Question 3 (NEET 2021)

    NEET 2021EasyAnalgesics
    Given below are two statements: Statement I: Aspirin and Paracetamol belong to the class of narcotic analgesics. Statement II: Morphine and Heroin are non-narcotic analgesics. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below.
    1. Option A: Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is true.
    2. Option B: Both Statement I and Statement II are true.
    3. Option C: Both Statement I and Statement II are false.
    4. Option D: Statement I is correct but Statement II is false.
    Show answer & explanation

    Correct answer: (C) Both Statement I and Statement II are false.

    Explanation

    Aspirin and Paracetamol are classified as non-narcotic analgesics because they relieve pain without causing sleep or addiction. Morphine and Heroin are classified as narcotic analgesics because they relieve pain but can induce sleep and addiction. Therefore, both Statement I and Statement II are false, so option (C) is correct.

  4. Question 4 (NEET 2020)

    NEET 2020EasySoaps and Detergents
    Which of the following is a cationic detergent?
    1. Option A: (1) Sodium lauryl sulphate
    2. Option B: (2) Sodium stearate
    3. Option C: (3) Cetyltrimethyl ammonium bromide
    4. Option D: (4) Sodium dodecylbenzene sulphonate
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    Correct answer: (C) (3) Cetyltrimethyl ammonium bromide

    Explanation

    Cetyltrimethyl ammonium bromide (CTAB) is a quaternary ammonium salt and acts as a cationic detergent.

  5. Question 5 (NEET 2017)

    NEET 2017EasyAntiseptics and Disinfectants
    Mixture of chloroxylenol and terpineol acts as
    1. Option A: Antibiotic
    2. Option B: Analgesic
    3. Option C: Antiseptic
    4. Option D: Antipyretic
    Show answer & explanation

    Correct answer: (C) Antiseptic

    Explanation

    Chloroxylenol mixed with terpineol is used as an antiseptic (example: Dettol formulation).

  6. Question 6 (NEET 2013)

    NEET 2013MediumAntiseptics and Disinfectants
    Antiseptics and disinfectants either kill or prevent growth of microorganisms. Identify which of the following statements is not true
    1. Option A: A 0.2% solution of phenol is an antiseptic while 1% solution acts as a disinfectant
    2. Option B: Chlorine and iodine are used as strong disinfectants
    3. Option C: Dilute solutions of boric acid and hydrogen peroxide are strong antiseptics
    4. Option D: Disinfectants harm the living tissues
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    Correct answer: (C) Dilute solutions of boric acid and hydrogen peroxide are strong antiseptics

    Explanation

    Dilute boric acid and hydrogen peroxide are mild antiseptics, not strong antiseptics.

  7. Question 7 (AIPMT 2012)

    AIPMT 2012EasyAntibiotics
    Chloroamphenicol is an:
    1. Option A: Antihistaminic
    2. Option B: Antiseptic and disinfectant
    3. Option C: Antibiotic – broad spectrum
    4. Option D: Antifertility drug
    Show answer & explanation

    Correct answer: (C) Antibiotic – broad spectrum

    Explanation

    Chloramphenicol is a broad-spectrum antibiotic effective against many bacteria. Therefore, option (C) is correct.

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