Tablet Evaluation MCQs for Pharmacist Exams/GPAT: with Answers for HSSCE, AIIMS, ESI

Understanding tablet evaluation is essential for cracking GPAT and pharmacist recruitment exams. This blog post provides carefully designed Tablet Evaluation MCQs that focus on building strong concepts rather than rote learning. It covers important quality control parameters such as hardness, friability, disintegration time, dissolution, weight variation, and content uniformity—topics frequently asked in competitive exams. Each question is crafted to match the latest exam pattern and is supported with clear, concise explanations. This helps you not only identify the correct answer but also understand the logic behind it. Whether you are revising key topics or testing your preparation level, these MCQs serve as an effective self-assessment tool. With a strong emphasis on conceptual clarity, exam-oriented practice, and GPAT-level difficulty, this resource is ideal for B. Pharm students and pharmacy aspirants aiming to improve accuracy and confidence.

Dr. Alok Bains

4/25/20263 min read

Pharmacist/GPAT-focused MCQ set on Tablet Evaluation Parameters

1. Which test is primarily used to measure the mechanical strength of a tablet?

A. Friability test
B. Hardness test
C. Disintegration test
D. Dissolution test

Correct Answer: B
Explanation: A hardness test measures the force required to break a tablet.

2. The acceptable limit for tablet friability as per the pharmacopoeia is:

A. Not more than 0.1%
B. Not more than 1%
C. Not more than 5%
D. Not more than 10%

Correct Answer: B

3. Which apparatus is used to determine friability?

A. Monsanto tester
B. Roche friabilator
C. Disintegration apparatus
D. Paddle apparatus

Correct Answer: B

4. The disintegration test for uncoated tablets is generally performed at:

A. 25 ± 2°C
B. 30 ± 2°C
C. 37 ± 2°C
D. 45 ± 2°C

Correct Answer: C

5. Which parameter directly influences the bioavailability of a drug from a tablet?

A. Hardness
B. Thickness
C. Dissolution rate
D. Friability

Correct Answer: C

6. The weight variation test ensures uniformity of:

A. Drug release
B. Tablet hardness
C. Drug content (indirectly)
D. Tablet color

Correct Answer: C

7. According to IP, the number of tablets typically used for friability testing is:

A. 5
B. 10
C. 20
D. 50

Correct Answer: C

(Remember, the frability test is not official in IP, but usually examination question paper setters ask this type of question.)

8. Which of the following is used in dissolution testing of tablets?

A. Monsanto tester
B. Pfizer tester
C. USP Apparatus II (Paddle)
D. Friabilator

Correct Answer: C

9. Excessive hardness of tablets may lead to:

A. Increased friability
B. Faster disintegration
C. Delayed disintegration
D. Improved flow

Correct Answer: C

10. Which test evaluates the ability of a tablet to withstand abrasion during handling?

A. Hardness test
B. Friability test
C. Dissolution test
D. Disintegration test

Correct Answer: B

Quick Revision Table (Exam Booster)

Parameter Purpose

Hardness: Mechanical Strength,
Friability: Resistance to Abrasion
Disintegration: Break-up time,
Dissolution: Drug release rate
Weight Variation: Dose uniformity
GPAT/Pharmacist Competitive Examinations often ask apparatus-based + limit-based questions
Focus on IP/USP conditions (temperature, time, limits)
Understand interrelation: hardness ↔ disintegration ↔ dissolution

Test your understanding of tablet definitions and classifications.

A 25-question, full-length MCQ test on tablets (definition & classification) designed in a previous-year HSSC/ESIC-style pattern—a mix of direct, conceptual, and tricky questions.

Full Test: Tablets (25 MCQs)

Questions

Q1. Tablets are solid dosage forms prepared mainly by:
A. Filtration
B. Compression or molding
C. Distillation
D. Sublimation

Q2. Which of the following is NOT a tablet characteristic?
A. Unit dose form
B. Accurate dosing
C. Always uncoated
D. Contains excipients

Q3. Tablets intended for systemic effect via the oral route are:
A. Buccal tablets
B. Conventional tablets
C. Vaginal tablets
D. Implant tablets

Q4. Which tablet is designed to disintegrate in the mouth slowly?
A. Effervescent tablet
B. Lozenges
C. Enteric-coated tablet
D. Sublingual tablet

Q5. Tablets placed under the tongue are
A. Buccal
B. Sublingual
C. Chewable
D. Effervescent

Q6. Which of the following tablets bypasses first-pass metabolism?
A. Enteric-coated
B. Sublingual
C. Chewable
D. Conventional

Q7. Tablets that are dissolved in water before administration are
A. Buccal
B. Effervescent
C. Enteric
D. Implant

Q8. Enteric-coated tablets are designed to:
A. Release the drug in the stomach
B. Prevent gastric irritation
C. Increase taste
D. Enhance color

Q9. Tablets intended to be chewed are
A. Dispersible
B. Effervescent
C. Chewable
D. Buccal

Q10. Tablets placed between the cheek and gum are
A. Sublingual
B. Buccal
C. Lozenges
D. Implant

Q11. Tablets that release a drug over a prolonged period are:
A. Immediate release
B. Sustained release
C. Effervescent
D. Dispersible

Q12. Which of the following is NOT based on the route of administration?
A. Buccal tablet
B. Vaginal tablet
C. Film-coated tablet
D. Sublingual tablet

Q13. Film-coated tablets differ from sugar-coated tablets in that they:
A. Are thicker
B. Use polymer film
C. Are always enteric
D. Are uncoated

Q14. Which tablet produces CO₂ on contact with water?
A. Chewable
B. Effervescent
C. Sublingual
D. Buccal

Q15. Tablets intended for vaginal use are called:
A. Troches
B. Pessaries
C. Buccal tablets
D. Lozenges

Q16. Implantation tablets are used for:
A. Oral use
B. Skin application
C. Subcutaneous insertion
D. Nasal route

Q17. Dispersible tablets are:
A. Swallowed whole
B. Dissolved/dispersed in water before use
C. Chewed
D. Implanted

Q18. Which tablet provides a rapid onset of action?
A. Sustained release
B. Enteric-coated
C. Sublingual
D. Film-coated

Q19. Which of the following is NOT a modified-release tablet?
A. Sustained release
B. Delayed release
C. Immediate release
D. Controlled release

Q20. Sugar-coated tablets are mainly used to:
A. Increase hardness
B. Mask taste
C. Reduce weight
D. Increase disintegration

Q21. Lozenges are also known as:
A. Troches
B. Pessaries
C. Caplets
D. Implants

Q22. Which tablet type avoids gastric degradation of the drug?
A. Effervescent
B. Enteric-coated
C. Chewable
D. Conventional

Q23. Buccal tablets are mainly used for:
A. Slow dissolution in the cheek
B. Rapid swallowing
C. Dissolving in water
D. Injection

Q24. Which is NOT a classification based on use?
A. Chewable tablet
B. Effervescent tablet
C. Sustained-release tablet
D. Film-coated tablet

Q25. Tablets prepared by molding are usually:
A. Harder than compressed tablets
B. Softer and porous
C. Coated only
D. Enteric only

Answer Key

Difficulty Level Analysis

Easy: 10 questions (direct theory)
Moderate: 10 questions (concept-based)
Tricky: 5 questions (confusing classification)

This mix closely matches the Haryana Pharmacist exam trend/GPAT.

How to Use This Test

Score 20+ = Safe zone
Score 15–19 = Needs revision
Score < 15 = Relearn classification
Dr Alok Bains