Pharmacognosy mcqs (171-180)

 

171.Swelling factor is for detecting the purity of

A. Ispaghula

B. Bael

C. Gelatin

D. Agar

Ans. A

172.Borntrager test is used for identification of

A. Digitalis

B. Squill

C. Cinchona

D. Senna

Ans. D

173.The family of Arjuna bark is

A. Solanaceae

B. Rutaceae

C. Combretaceae

D. Gnetaceae

Ans. C

174.Caffeine is identified by

A. Murexide test

B. Vitalis test

C.Molish's test

D.Millon's test

Ans. A

175.Balasam of Tolu is used as /an

A. Stimulant 

B. Cardiac tonic

C. Expectorant

D. Astringent

Ans. C

176.Vincristine is used in the treatment of 

A. Gout

B. Asthma

C. Leukaemia

D. Epilepsy

Ans. C

177.Indian saffron is

A. Ginger

B. Ipecac

C. Turmeric

D.Rhubarb 

Ans. C

178.Neem is used as a/an

A. Antiseptic

B. Purgative

C. Diuretic

D. Astringent

A. A

179.Papain is a

A. Protein

B. Carbohydrate

C. Proteolytic enzyme

D. Hormone

Ans. C

180.Mel is

A. Castor oil

B. Linseed oil

C. Honey

D. Shark liver oil

Ans. C