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Match List I with List II:

LIST I (Type) LIST II (Name)
(P) Antifertility drugs(A) Norethindrone 
(Q) Antihistamines(B) Seldane
(R) Tranquilizers(C) Meprobamate
(S) Antibiotics(D) Penicillin

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Match drug types with their functions:
• Antifertility drug: Contraceptive hormones.
• Tranquilizer: Reduces anxiety.
• Antihistamine: Treats allergies.
• Antibiotic: Treats bacterial infections.

Updated On: Mar 30, 2026

  • P → (A), Q → (B), R → (C), S → (D)

  • P → (A), Q → (C), R → (B), S → (D)

  • P → (D), Q → (C), R → (B), S → (A)

  • P → (A), Q → (D), R → (B), S → (C)

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The Correct Option is A

Solution and Explanation

To solve this question, we need to correctly match the drug types listed in List I with their names in List II. Below is the explanation for each type and the corresponding drug:

  1. Antifertility Drugs (P): These are used to prevent or reduce the chances of pregnancy. Norethindrone is a commonly used synthetic progestin in contraceptive pills, making it an antifertility drug. Therefore, P matches with (A) Norethindrone.
  2. Antihistamines (Q): These drugs are used to treat allergic reactions by blocking histamine receptors. Seldane (terfenadine) is an early form of non-drowsy antihistamine. Hence, Q matches with (B) Seldane.
  3. Tranquilizers (R): These are used for reducing tension or anxiety. Meprobamate is used as a tranquilizer because of its sedative effects. Hence, R matches with (C) Meprobamate.
  4. Antibiotics (S): These are used to treat bacterial infections. Penicillin is one of the first discovered and widely used antibiotics. Therefore, S matches with (D) Penicillin.

Based on the above matches, we determine the correct answer:

P → (A), Q → (B), R → (C), S → (D)

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