Pharmacognosy mcqs (141-150)

 These are important mcqs in pharmacist competitive exams

141.The synonym of hydrous wool fat is

A. Lanolin

B. Kokum butter

C. Carnaba wax

D. Bees wax

Ans. A

142.Drug used as bronchodilator is

A. Cannabis

B. Kurchi

C. Ergot

D. Ephedra

Ans. D

143.Ergot is produced during which stage

A. Ascospine

B. Sphalelia

C. Honey dew stage

D. Sclerotium stage

Ans. D

144.Menthol is the chief constituent of

A. Lemon peel

B. Dil

C. Turpentine oil

D. Peppermint oil

Ans. D

145.Thick walled beaded epidermal cells are present in

A. Senna leaf

B. Belladonna

C. Digitalis

D. Hyoscyamus

Ans. D

146.Starch is known as

A. Amylum

B. Mel

C. Kapur

D. Fox glove

Ans. A

147.Reserpine is a/ an

A. Glycoside

B. Alkaloid

C. Carbohydrate 

D. Protein

Ans. B

148.Ephedra belongs to

A. Pinaceae

B. Leguminosae

C. Rosaceae

D. Gnetaceae

Ans. D

149.Ephedrine is a 

A. Pseudo alkaloid

B. True alkaloid

C. Proto alkaloid 

D. Neutral alkaloid

Ans. C

150.Saponins react with 80% Sulphuric acid and gives

A. Violet colour

B. Orange yellow colour 

C. Red colour 

D. Black colour

Ans. B