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Match each drug in Column-I with its pharmacological action in Column-II. Column-I: (A) Aspirin (B) Paracetamol (C) Soframycin (D) Penicillin Column-II: (P) Antiseptic and Disinfectant (Q) Analgesic (R) Antibiotic (S) Antipyretic

1. A-Q, B-S, C-R, D-R
2. A-P, B-Q, C-R, D-S
3. A-Q, B-Q, C-R, D-R
4. A-S, B-Q, C-P, D-R

Correct answer: A-Q, B-S, C-R, D-R

Solution

Aspirin is an analgesic (and antipyretic), paracetamol is chiefly an antipyretic, while Soframycin and Penicillin are antibiotics. This matches A-Q, B-S, C-R, D-R.

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