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Pharmaceutical Production MCQs with Answers and Explanations

Production MCQs cover unit operations and the in-process controls that keep them compliant — the combination asked in both plant interviews and university vivas.

Each explanation names the underlying principle so the answer transfers to a differently worded question.

10 free questions shown · 100 in the full test

Topics covered

  • Granulation and drying
  • Compression and coating
  • In-process controls
  • Batch documentation
  • Equipment and utilities

10 Production MCQs with answers

  1. Q1

    Granulation is a process used to:

    • ACoat tablets
    • BForm granules from powders
    • CSterilize equipment
    • DTest hardness

    Explanation: Granulation enlarges particles to improve flow and compressibility.

  2. Q2

    Fluid Bed Dryer works on the principle of:

    • AConduction
    • BConvection through fluidization
    • CRadiation
    • DSublimation

    Explanation: FBD fluidizes wet granules using hot air for efficient drying.

  3. Q3

    A common binder used in wet granulation is:

    • AMagnesium Stearate
    • BPVP K30
    • CTalc
    • DSilicon dioxide

    Explanation: PVP K30 (Povidone) is a widely used binder.

  4. Q4

    Magnesium Stearate functions as a:

    • ADisintegrant
    • BLubricant
    • CBinder
    • DDiluent

    Explanation: Magnesium stearate is a hydrophobic lubricant used in tablet compression.

  5. Q5

    BMR stands for:

    • ABatch Manufacturing Record
    • BBulk Material Receipt
    • CBasic Method Report
    • DBlend Mixing Ratio

    Explanation: BMR = Batch Manufacturing Record.

  6. Q6

    Tablet compression is done using:

    • ACapsule filler
    • BRotary tablet press
    • CCoating pan
    • DMixer granulator

    Explanation: Rotary tablet presses compress granules into tablets.

  7. Q7

    Which is a film-coating polymer?

    • AHPMC
    • BLactose
    • CStarch
    • DTalc

    Explanation: HPMC (Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose) is a common film-forming polymer.

  8. Q8

    Hardness of tablets is measured by:

    • AMonsanto / Pfizer tester
    • BRoche friabilator
    • CDisintegration apparatus
    • DDissolution apparatus

    Explanation: Monsanto or Pfizer hardness testers measure tablet crushing strength.

  9. Q9

    Capsule shells are primarily made of:

    • ACellulose
    • BGelatin or HPMC
    • CStarch
    • DPVC

    Explanation: Hard/soft capsules use gelatin or HPMC (vegetarian) shells.

  10. Q10

    Sifting in production is done to:

    • AMix powders
    • BRemove oversized particles
    • CCoat tablets
    • DDry granules

    Explanation: Sifting screens out lumps and oversized particles for uniformity.

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