Pharmacognosy mcqs (261_270)
261.Saffron belongs to the family
A.Myrtaceae
B.Rubiaceae
C.Apocynaceae
D.Iridaceae
Ans.D
262.Colour produced by Strophanthus with 80% sulphuric acid is
A.Emerald green
B.Bluish green
C.Reddish brown
D.Yellow
Ans.A
263.Moisture content of Digitalis leaves should not be more than
A.7%
B.5%
C.10%
D.8%
Ans.B
264.Saffron's flavour is due to
A.Crocin
B.Crocetin
C.Safranal
D.Picrocrocin
Ans.D
265.Liquorice is used in the treatment of
A.Peptic ulcer
B.Vomiting
C.Constipation
D.Diarrhoea
Ans.A
266.Source of saffron is
A.Crocus sativas
B.Citrus aurantium
C.Claviceps purpurea
D.Carica papaya
Ans.A
267.Crude drug used in cosmetic formulation
A.Acacia
B.Aloes
C.Amla
D.Tragacanth
Ans.B
268.The source of Liquorice is
A.Glycyrrhiza glabra
B.Cassia obovata
C.Curcuma longa
D.Colchicum luteum
Ans.A
269.Botanical source of Tinnevelly senna is
A.Cassia senna
B.cassia angustifolia
C.Cassia obovata
D.Cassia auriculata
Ans.B
270.Rubarb is a dried rhizome obtained from
A.Rheum palmatum
B.Rauwolfia serpentine
C.Withania somnifera
D.Myristica fragrant
Ans.A
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