Pharmacognosy PYQs – Set 116

By Atul Sahu • Pharmacognosy, Subject Wise PYQs

Pharmacognosy PYQs – Set 116

Subject : Pharmacognosy

2301. In Aloe, the mucilagecontaining parenchymatous cells are present in

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A. Central parenchymatous region B. Pericyclic cells C. Epidermis D. Vascular bundles

2302. The fundamental principle 'Law of Similia' falls under which therapy?

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A. Ayurveda B. Siddha C. Homoeopathy D. Aroma therapy

2303. Assertion: Asava contains self‐generated alcohol. Reason: Its production involves calcination. Choose the correct relation.

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A. Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A) B. Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is NOT the correct explanation of (A) C. (A) is correct but (R) is not correct D. (A) is not correct but (R) is correct

2304. Which herbal drug classification best reflects its biosynthetic pathway?

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A. Botanical B. Chemotaxonomical C. Taxonomical D. Chemical

2305. WHO guidelines for herbal drugs set heavy metal limits for:

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A. A, B and D only B. Only D C. Only B and D D. Only A and C

2306. Which is a misconception about marker compound analysis in herbal drugs?

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A. Used to verify potency/identity B. Marker compounds are always therapeutically active C. Quantification possible by HPLC/HPTLC/GC D. Marker compounds are generally secondary metabolites

2307. In the Gambir-fluorescin test, the petroleum spirit layer shows:

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A. Green fluorescence B. Blue fluorescence C. Yellow fluorescence D. Red fluorescence

2308. Which is an unorganized (crude) drug?

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A. Rauwolfia Root B. Acacia Gum C. Senna Leaves D. Cinchona Bark

2309. Artificial (synthetic) seeds are produced by:

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A. Somatic hybridization/culture B. Somatic embryogenesis/immobilization C. Microprojectile/transformation D. Artificial pollination/embryogenesis

2310. Which method exemplifies chemical evaluation in herbal drugs?

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A. Determination of volatile oil B. Refractive index measurement C. Alkaloid detection D. Vascular bundle determination

2311. ‘Star spots’ in decorticated Rhubarb rhizomes are composed of?

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A. Lignified cells B. Pericyclic fibres C. Concentric vascular bundles D. Calcium oxalate crystals

2312. The highest quality lemon oil is obtained by which method?

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A. Hydrodistillation B. Extraction C. Enfleurage D. Hand press

2313. Lycopodium spores are used in quantitative microscopy for the following: determining % purity of drugs, estimating foreign organic matter, measuring single‑layered tissue area, etc. Identify the correct uses:

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A. A, B, and C only B. A, B, and D only C. A only D. B and D only

2314. Isabgol belongs to the family:

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A. Apocynaceae B. Plantaginaceae C. Solanaceae D. Golaceae

2315. Lignin is a complex polymer that can be stained pink in tissue using which chemicals?

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A. Chloral hydrate and phloroglucinol B. Chlor‑zinc‑iodine C. Phloroglucinol and hydrochloric acid D. Chloral hydrate, zinc, and ammonia

2316. The following are adulterants of clove except one. Choose the most appropriate option:

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A. Mother Clove B. Clove Stalk C. Blown Clove D. Clove Bud

2317. Unicellular conical, warty trichomes, paracytic stomata, and xylem vessels with annular thickening are features of which plant?

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A. Datura metel B. Cassia angustifolia C. Digitalis purpurea D. Atropa belladonna

2318. Ayurvedic fermented preparations include

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A. Churnas B. Tailas C. Bhasmas D. Aristas and Asavas

2319. Match List I with List II for photopharmaceuticals: A. Penicillin, B. Pruteen, C. Streptomycin, D : Amino acids; and List II: I. Single cell protein, II. Ion exchange chromatography for recovery, III. Primary metabolite, IV. Phenyl acetic acid as precursor.

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A. (A)-(II); (B)-(I); (C)-(IV); (D)-(III) B. (A)-(IV); (B)-(I); (C)-(II); (D)-(III) C. (A)-(III); (B)-(II); (C)-(I); (D)-(IV) D. (A)-(II); (B)-(III); (C)-(IV); (D)-(I)

2320. The key intermediate for the biosynthesis of C6-C3 units is:

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A. Pyruvic acid B. Dehydroquinic acid C. Shikimic acid D. Mevalonic acid

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