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Pharmacognosy Quiz Online

Pharmacognosy Quiz Online Based on Previous Exam Paper

Welcome to the ‘Pharmacognosy Quiz’! This quiz offers over 60 carefully selected questions from previous pharmacist exam papers, making it an invaluable resource for Pharma students and those preparing for competitive exams like GPAT, NIPER, Drug Inspector, and Pharmacist exams. Sharpen your knowledge of Pharmacognosy with these practice questions and get a step closer to acing your exams. Whether you’re revising or testing your knowledge, this quiz is designed to help you succeed.

Pharmacognosy Quizz

Pharmacognosy Quiz

Get ready to test your knowledge in the field of Pharmacognosy. Please click on the right option to answer the questions. Good luck!

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1. Which of the following is used in the treatment of malaria?

UP NHM Pharmacist (29.12.2022)

a. Fennel

b. Cumin

c. Cinchona

d. Digitalis

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2. cod liver oil is ______ Biological source of:

UP NHM Pharmacist (29.12.2022)

a. plantago ovata

b. Gadus morhua

c. Hypoprion brevirostris

d. Sacccharomyces cerevisiae

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3. Which of the following media is used for sterility test

Lucknow Cantonment Board Pharmacist (05.02.2023)

a. Nutrient medium

b. MacConkey's medium

c. Ashby's agar medium

d. fluid thioglycollate medium

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4. The term' Pharmacognosy' was first introduced by:

MP NHM Pharmacist-Contractual (04.08.2022), AMC Pharmacist (05.11.2023)

a. Schmidt

b. Sertuener

c. Seydler

d. Pelletier

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5. Asava is _____ type of ayurvedic dosage form.

HPSSC Pharmacist(22.08.2022)

a. solid

b. powder

c. semisolid

d. liquid

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6. ______is a cardiac glycoside containing crude belonging to the apocynaceae family. Or Which of the following is a glycoside drug?

DSSSB Pharmacist (01.11.2019), AMC Pharmacist (05.11.2023)

a. Convallaria

b. Adonis

c. Digitalis

d. Strophanthus

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7. Agar is______

HPSSC Pharmacist(12.12.2020), HPSSC Pharmacist(22.08.2022)

a. Oligopolysaccharide

b. Heteropolysaccharide

c. Pentapolysaccharide

d. Homopolysaccharide

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8. An example of short day plant is______

HPSSC Pharmacist(22.08.2022)

a. Maize

b. Chrysanthemum

c. Radish

d. Wheat

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9. Tunica adventitia is:

UP NHM Pharmacist (29.12.2022)

a. an inner layer of endothelium in an artery

b. an inner lining of squamous epithelium in an artery

c. a middle layer of smooth muscle and elastic tissue in an artery

d. an outer layer of fibrous tissue in an artery

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10. A. Rutin is a Bioflavonoid.

B. Rutin is a flavonol glycosides

C. Rutin is used in Capillary bleeding

D. Rutin is used as Vitamin P

Which of the above are true for Rutin?

GPAT(09.04.2022)

a. All of these

b. A and B only

c. A, B and D only

d. A, B and C only

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11. Dioscin, a steroidal saponin glycoside of Dioscorea tubers after hydrolysis gives‐

GPAT(09.04.2022)

a. Diosgenin + 1 Glucose + 2 Rhamnose

b. Diosgenin + 2 Glucose + 1 Rhamnose

c. Diosgenin + 3 Glucose

d. Diosgenin + 3 Rhamnose

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12. The natural alkaloid used in the treatment of gout is: Or Which of the following is a seed drug?

ESIC Pharmacist (26.02.2019, Shift-II), AMC Pharmacist (05.11.2023)

a. Cinchnine

b. Reserpine

c. Emetine

d. Colchicine

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13. The chemical constituent of lemon oil is:

HPSSC Pharmacist(14.05.2022)

a. Limonene

b. Geraniol

c. Carvacrol

d. Menthol

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14. What is caused by an overdose of morphine?

UP NHM Pharmacist (29.12.2022)

a. myocardial damage

b. vestibular damage

c. respiratory failure

d. renal failure

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15. Which of the following equipment is recommended for in-house quality control pharmacognosy section?

UP NHM Pharmacist (29.12.2022)

a. Polarimeter

b. Viscometer

c. Dissecting microscope

d. Refractometer

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16. Diacetylmorphine is also known as_______

MP NHM Pharmacist-Contractual(04.08.2022)

a. Ganja

b. Heroin

c. Cocaine

d. Charas

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17. Which of the following plant is source of anticancer drug vinblastin?

MP NHM Pharmacist-Contractual(04.08.2022)

a. Rauwolfia

b. Cinchona officinal is

c. Madagascar Periwinkle

d. Emblica officinal is

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18. Adhatoda vasica is under the chemical class of which alkaloids:

MP NHM Pharmacist-Contractual(04.08.2022)

a. Quinazoline

b. Quinoline

c. Indole

d. Isoquinol ine

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19. The composition of Froehde's reagent is_____

MP NHM Pharmacist-Contractual(04.08.2022)

a. Bismusth iodide + sulphuric acid

b. Postassium iodide + sulphuric acid

c. Ferric chloride + sulphuric acid

d. Ammonium molybdate + Sulphuric acid

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20. ______ are the tubular elongated outgrowth of the epidermal cell.

UP NHM Pharmacist (29.12.2022)

a. Stomata

b. Water pores

c. Trichomes

d. Leaf constants

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21. Bassorin is chemical constituent obtained from:

HPSSC Pharmacist(22.08.2022)

a. Lanolin

b. Guar

c. Tragacanth

d. Olive oil

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22. Which of the following contains pith in rhizomes, but NOT on root?

UP NHM Pharmacist (29.12.2022)

a. Panax ginseng

b. Centella asiatica

c. Quillaia saponaria

d. Glycyrrhiza glabra

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23. Rancidity in the fixed oils generally show ‐

GPAT(09.04.2022)

a. Higher level of Unsaponifiable matter

b. Higher Peroxide value as compared to the standards

c. Higher Iodine value as compared to the standards

d. Higher Acid value as compared to the standards

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24. The growth of a plant is affected by all the following parameters, EXCEPT:

UP NHM Pharmacist (29.12.2022)

a. altitude

b. morphology

c. rainfall

d. fertiliser

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25. Choose the correct action of morphine :

HPSSC Pharmacist(14.05.2022)

a. Stimulate the release of catecholamines.

b. Potentiates the actions of 5-hydroxy tryptamine.

c. Decrease the release of Acetylcholine.

d. Suppresses vomiting.

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26. Which of the following is true with regard to Ames test?

MPSC Pharmacist (08.02.2023)

a. It uses guinea pig to assess teratogenicity of chemicals.

b. It uses albino rats to assess hepatotoxicity of chemicals

c. (a) It uses rabbits to assess nephrotoxicity of chemicals.

d. It uses bacteria to assess genotoxicity of chemicals.

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27. The best quality of the Lemon oil is obtained by using‐

GPAT(09.04.2022)

a. Extraction method

b. Hydrodistillation method

c. Enfleurage method

d. Hand press method

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28. Ispaghula and sterculia prescribed in treatment of constipation act as:

MP NHM Pharmacist-Contractual(04.08.2022)

a. Stool softeners

b. Bulk-forming laxatives

c. All of these

d. Stimulant laxatives

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29. Thick extracts of drugs prepared by boiling decoction of drug with sugar/honey is _____ ayurvedic dosage form.

HPSSC Pharmacist(22.08.2022)

a. Netrabindu

b. Asavas

c. Avleha

d. Sattava

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30. Morphine posses main nucleus:

Lucknow Cantonment Board Pharmacist (05.02.2023)

a. Anthracene

b. Picene

c. Phenanthrene

d. Naphthalene

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31. HPTLC analysis is useful for following types of analysis of herbal drugs
A. Quantitative estimation of marker compound
B. Authentication of extracts
C. Detection of pesticides
D. Standardization of herbal drugs
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

GPAT(09.04.2022)

a. A, B, C and D

b. A and D only

c. D only

d. A, B and D only

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32. _____ drug is used as CNS stimulant.

HPSSC Pharmacist(22.08.2022)

a. Vasaka

b. Nux vomica

c. Myrrh

d. Hyoscyamus

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33. The red pepper containing flavonoid is:

UP NHM Pharmacist (29.12.2022)

a. luteolin

b. lerulic acid

c. lycopene

d. lutein

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34. Tropane nucleus is combination of:

GPAT(09.04.2022)

a. Pyrolidine & pyridine

b. Pyrolidine & oscine

c. Pyrolidine & piperidine

d. Piperidine & oscine

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35. The example of pseudo alkaloid:

Lucknow Cantonment Board Pharmacist (05.02.2023)

a. Arecoline

b. Caffeine

c. Lobeline

d. Hygrine

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36. In second year of cultivation Digitalis purpurea bear _____ type of leaves.

HPSSC Pharmacist(22.08.2022)

a. Alternate

b. Sessile

c. Rosette

d. Whorled

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37. Papaverine shows pharmacological activity:

Lucknow Cantonment Board Pharmacist (05.02.2023)

a. Antitussive

b. Spasmolytic

c. Antipyretic

d. Emetic

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38. In case of Rauwolfia, which part of the plant is used as medicine?

MP NHM Pharmacist-Contractual(04.08.2022)

a. Seeds

b. Leaves

c. Roots

d. Stem

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39. Ricinolic acid is obtained from _____.

HPSSC Pharmacist(22.08.2022)

a. Tragacanth

b. Agar

c. Papain

d. Castor

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40. ‘Star spots’ present in the transverse section of decorticated Rhubarb rhizomes are‐

GPAT(09.04.2022)

a. Concentric vascular bundles

b. Lignified cells

c. Pericyclic fibres

d. Crystals of calcium oxalate

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41. Which is an example of absorption base?

HPSSC Pharmacist(22.08.2022)

a. PEG

b. Wool fat

c. Macrogol

d. Coconut oil

42 / 60

42. Which of the following substances is classified as deliriant poison?

MPSC Pharmacist (08.02.2023)

a. Caffeine

b. Hyoscyamine

c. Loganin

d. Nicotine

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43. __________ is the powder of the endosperm of the seed of Cyamopsis tetragonolobus.

UP NHM Pharmacist (29.12.2022)

a. Sterculic gum

b. Guar Gum

c. Gelatine

d. Acacia Senegal

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44. _______ are chemical substances produced by microorganisms.

UP NHM Pharmacist (29.12.2022)

a. Antihistaminic agents

b. Antibiotics

c. Antihypertensive drugs

d. Local anaesthetics

45 / 60

45. Which of the following statements is true regarding amino glycoside antibiotics?

MPSC Pharmacist (08.02.2023)

a. Anaerobic bacteria are more sensitive to amino glycoside antibiotics.

b. Amino glycoside antibiotics are more active in alkaline medium.

c. Amino glycoside antibiotics interfere with cell division of bacteria.

d. Amino glycoside antibiotics are bacteriostatic in nature.

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46. Which of the following can used as anti-dysenteric?

UPSSSC Pharmacist (26.03.2023)

a. Arjuna

b. Catechu

c. Digitalis

d. Vinca

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47. Which alkaloid belong to phenanthrene group:

HPSSC Pharmacist(14.05.2022)

a. Papaverine

b. Narceine

c. Noscapine

d. Thebaine

48 / 60

48. Colour of digitalis leaves is_____

HPSSC Pharmacist(12.12.2020) & (22.08.2022)

a. Dark grayish green

b. Dark reddish green

c. Dark purple green

d. Dark green

49 / 60

49. Anthranilic acid is an immediate precursor in the formation of:

GPAT(09.04.2022)

a. Methidine

b. Ornithine

c. Tryptophan

d. Tyrosine

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50. Time required to kill a specific microorganism at a given temperature under specific condition is called as:

HPSSC Pharmacist(22.08.2022)

a. Z value

b. D value

c. Inactivation factor

d. Thermal death time

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51. In providing health benefits _____ is preferred most.

UP NHM Pharmacist (28.12.2022)

a. Green tea

b. Black tea

c. White tea

d. Oolong

52 / 60

52. Type of alkaloids present in Colchicum:

GPAT(09.04.2022)

a. Tropane alkaloids

b. Amino alkaloids

c. Quinoline alkaloids

d. Steroidal glycoalkaloids

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53. Socotrine aloes are cultivated from species ___.

HPSSC Pharmacist(22.08.2022)

a. Aloe ferox

b. Aloe perryi

c. Aloe spicata

d. Aloe barbadensis

54 / 60

54. Most essential medicines should be formulated as:

MP NHM Pharmacist-Contractual(04.08.2022)

a. No compound

b. Single compound

c. Multiple compounds

d. Fixed does combination

55 / 60

55. Eugenol is present in____

Lucknow Cantonment Board Pharmacist (05.02.2023)

a. Fennel

b. Cardamom

c. Coriander

d. Tulsi

56 / 60

56. The following chemical constituent is principally present in Asafoetida?

UPSSSC Pharmacist (26.03.2023)

a. Styrene

b. Capsaicine

c. Boswellic acid

d. Ferulic acid

57 / 60

57. Which of the following alkaloids shows blue fluorescence?

UP NHM Pharmacist (29.12.2022)

a. Cinchona

b. Ergot

c. Vinca

d. Rauwolfia

58 / 60

58. Penicillin-G is:

UP NHM Pharmacist (29.12.2022)

a. benzylpenicillin

b. aminopenicillin

c. carboxypenicillin

d. pHenoxymethylpenicillin

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59. One of the following is an example of chemical method of evaluation:

GPAT(09.04.2022)

a. Determination of volatile oil

b. Determination of refractive index

c. Determination of vascular bundles

d. Detection of alkaloids

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60. Identify the correct biological source of Vinca.

UPSSSC Pharmacist (26.03.2023)

a. Catharanthus officinale

b. Terminalia officinalis

c. Cephalis roseus

d. Catharanthus roseus

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Pharmacognosy Quiz Online

Pharmacognosy Quiz Online Based on Previous Exam Paper

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