PHARMACOGNOSY MCQ (1-15)

1.Peppermint oil contains important terpenoid

A.Geraniol

B.Anethol

C.Menthol

D.Eugenol

Ans:C

2.Holy basil belongs to the family

A.Compositae

B.Liliaceae

C.Rubiaceae

D.Labiatae

Ans:D

3.A true alkaloid has a nitrogen atom as a part of

A.Side chain

B.Bound form

C.Heterocyclic system

D.Homocyclic system

Ans:C

4.The name of alkaloid pelletierine is based on

A.Plant source

B.Pharmacological activity

C.Discoveror

D.Chemical constituent

Ans:D

5.Which one of the following crude drug contains vitamin D

A.Cod liver oil

B.Shark liver oil

C.Olive oil

D.Castor oil

Ans:A

6.The alcohol part present in the pyrethrin is

A.Chrysanthemum monocarboxylic acid

B.Keto alcohol pyrethrolone

C.Keto alcohol pyrethrin

D.None of the above

Ans:B

7.Name the santalol containing crude drug from the following

A.Jasmine

B.Sandal wood

C.Musk

D.Lavender

Ans:B

8.Which one among the following amino acid precursor is involved in biosynthesis of morphine

A.Alanine

B.Tryptophan

C.Tyrosine

D.Phenyl alanine

Ans:C

9.Which of the following crude drug gives Gambier-fluoresin test positive

A.Black catechu

B.Pale catechu

C.Brown catechu

D.Green catechu

Ans:B

10.Identify the peptide alkaloid crude drug from the following

A.Rauwolfia

B.Nuxvomica

C.Vinca

D.Ergot

Ans:D

11.Dried roots of Withaia somnifera are known as

A.Kalmegh

B.Ashwagandha

C.Rauwolfia

D.Digitalis

Ans:B

12.Shatavari belongs to the family

A.Liliaceae

B.Rubiaceae

C.Leguminosiae

D.Compositae

Ans:A

13.Alkaloids of cinchona bark are detected by

A.Iodine test

B.Vitali-Morin test

C.Thalleoquin test

D.None of the above

Ans:C

14.The term pharmacognosy was coined by

A.Seydler

B.Gantle fossee

C.Hippocrate

D.Hahnemann

Ans:A

15.Crude drug obtained from marine source

A.Agar

B.Senna

C.Cochniel

D.Asbetose

Ans:A

16.Long handled fork is used to harvest

A.Algae

B.Fruits

C.Rhizomes

D.Seeds

Ans:A

17.Bach flower remedies was discovered by

A.Edward Bach

B.J.C.Bose

C.Albert Einstein

D.Alexander Flemming

Ans:A

18.Shellac is used as 

A.Emulsifying agent

B.Suspending agent

C.Filter aid

D.Protectant

Ans:D

19.Stem arises from _of embryo

A..Radicle

B.Plumule

C.Hilum

D.Microphyle

Ans:A

20.Vasaka is used as

A.Expectorant

B.Cardio tonic 

C.Anti diabetic

D.Carminative

Ans:A