UPSC Civil Services Model Paper 8

Antiseptics and disinfectants are also the chemicals that either kill or prevent the growth of microorganisms.
Antiseptics are applied to the living tissues such as wounds, cuts, ulcers, and diseased skin surfaces .
Examples are furacine , soframicine , etc.
These are not ingected like antibiotics.
Commonly used antiseptic , Dettol is a mixture of chloroxylenol and terpineol.
Hence, Statement 1 is correct.
Bithionol (the compound is also called bithional ) is added to soaps to impart antiseptic properties . Hence, Statement 2 is correct.
Iodine is a powerful antiseptic . Hence, Statement 3 is not correct.
Its 2-3 per cent solution in the alcohol-water mixture is known as a tincture of iodine.
It is applied to wounds.
Iodoform is also used as an antiseptic for wounds .
Boric acid in dilute aqueous solution is a weak antiseptic for the eyes