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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. The following chemical constituent is principally present in Asafoetida?

UPSSSC Pharmacist (26.03.2023)

a. Boswellic acid

b. Ferulic acid

c. Capsaicine

d. Styrene

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

UP NHM Pharmacist (29.12.2022)

a. Dissecting microscope

b. Polarimeter

c. Viscometer

d. Refractometer

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3. Which alkaloid belong to phenanthrene group:

HPSSC Pharmacist(14.05.2022)

a. Narceine

b. Papaverine

c. Noscapine

d. Thebaine

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4. Asava is _____ type of ayurvedic dosage form.

HPSSC Pharmacist(22.08.2022)

a. semisolid

b. liquid

c. powder

d. solid

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5. Diacetylmorphine is also known as_______

MP NHM Pharmacist-Contractual(04.08.2022)

a. Ganja

b. Charas

c. Heroin

d. Cocaine

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

MP NHM Pharmacist-Contractual(04.08.2022)

a. Roots

b. Stem

c. Seeds

d. Leaves

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7. Which of the following alkaloids shows blue fluorescence?

UP NHM Pharmacist (29.12.2022)

a. Rauwolfia

b. Cinchona

c. Vinca

d. Ergot

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

Lucknow Cantonment Board Pharmacist (05.02.2023)

a. MacConkey's medium

b. Nutrient medium

c. fluid thioglycollate medium

d. Ashby's agar medium

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9. Agar is______

HPSSC Pharmacist(12.12.2020), HPSSC Pharmacist(22.08.2022)

a. Homopolysaccharide

b. Oligopolysaccharide

c. Heteropolysaccharide

d. Pentapolysaccharide

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

UP NHM Pharmacist (29.12.2022)

a. Quillaia saponaria

b. Centella asiatica

c. Glycyrrhiza glabra

d. Panax ginseng

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

MP NHM Pharmacist-Contractual(04.08.2022)

a. Madagascar Periwinkle

b. Rauwolfia

c. Emblica officinal is

d. Cinchona officinal is

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

GPAT(09.04.2022)

a. Tyrosine

b. Ornithine

c. Tryptophan

d. Methidine

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13. 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. Emetine

b. Cinchnine

c. Reserpine

d. Colchicine

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

MPSC Pharmacist (08.02.2023)

a. Loganin

b. Nicotine

c. Hyoscyamine

d. Caffeine

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

HPSSC Pharmacist(22.08.2022)

a. Avleha

b. Asavas

c. Netrabindu

d. Sattava

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16. Penicillin-G is:

UP NHM Pharmacist (29.12.2022)

a. carboxypenicillin

b. benzylpenicillin

c. pHenoxymethylpenicillin

d. aminopenicillin

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17. Tunica adventitia is:

UP NHM Pharmacist (29.12.2022)

a. an outer layer of fibrous tissue 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 inner layer of endothelium in an artery

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

UP NHM Pharmacist (29.12.2022)

a. Trichomes

b. Leaf constants

c. Stomata

d. Water pores

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

GPAT(09.04.2022)

a. Diosgenin + 2 Glucose + 1 Rhamnose

b. Diosgenin + 3 Rhamnose

c. Diosgenin + 1 Glucose + 2 Rhamnose

d. Diosgenin + 3 Glucose

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20. Bassorin is chemical constituent obtained from:

HPSSC Pharmacist(22.08.2022)

a. Olive oil

b. Guar

c. Lanolin

d. Tragacanth

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

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

a. Schmidt

b. Sertuener

c. Pelletier

d. Seydler

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22. Morphine posses main nucleus:

Lucknow Cantonment Board Pharmacist (05.02.2023)

a. Anthracene

b. Naphthalene

c. Phenanthrene

d. Picene

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

GPAT(09.04.2022)

a. Extraction method

b. Hand press method

c. Hydrodistillation method

d. Enfleurage method

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24. 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. It uses bacteria to assess genotoxicity of chemicals.

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

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

UP NHM Pharmacist (29.12.2022)

a. Gelatine

b. Acacia Senegal

c. Sterculic gum

d. Guar Gum

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26. The example of pseudo alkaloid:

Lucknow Cantonment Board Pharmacist (05.02.2023)

a. Lobeline

b. Caffeine

c. Arecoline

d. Hygrine

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27. _______ are chemical substances produced by microorganisms.

UP NHM Pharmacist (29.12.2022)

a. Antibiotics

b. Local anaesthetics

c. Antihistaminic agents

d. Antihypertensive drugs

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28. Papaverine shows pharmacological activity:

Lucknow Cantonment Board Pharmacist (05.02.2023)

a. Spasmolytic

b. Emetic

c. Antipyretic

d. Antitussive

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

MPSC Pharmacist (08.02.2023)

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

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

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

d. Amino glycoside antibiotics are bacteriostatic in nature.

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30. 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 and D only

b. A, B and D only

c. D only

d. A, B, C and D

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

UP NHM Pharmacist (29.12.2022)

a. Cumin

b. Digitalis

c. Cinchona

d. Fennel

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

UP NHM Pharmacist (29.12.2022)

a. fertiliser

b. morphology

c. rainfall

d. altitude

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

MP NHM Pharmacist-Contractual(04.08.2022)

a. All of these

b. Stool softeners

c. Bulk-forming laxatives

d. Stimulant laxatives

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34. Choose the correct action of morphine :

HPSSC Pharmacist(14.05.2022)

a. Decrease the release of Acetylcholine.

b. Potentiates the actions of 5-hydroxy tryptamine.

c. Suppresses vomiting.

d. Stimulate the release of catecholamines.

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35. 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. A, B and C only

b. A and B only

c. A, B and D only

d. All of these

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36. Eugenol is present in____

Lucknow Cantonment Board Pharmacist (05.02.2023)

a. Fennel

b. Cardamom

c. Tulsi

d. Coriander

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37. Socotrine aloes are cultivated from species ___.

HPSSC Pharmacist(22.08.2022)

a. Aloe barbadensis

b. Aloe ferox

c. Aloe spicata

d. Aloe perryi

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38. Tropane nucleus is combination of:

GPAT(09.04.2022)

a. Piperidine & oscine

b. Pyrolidine & oscine

c. Pyrolidine & piperidine

d. Pyrolidine & pyridine

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39. Which is an example of absorption base?

HPSSC Pharmacist(22.08.2022)

a. Macrogol

b. PEG

c. Wool fat

d. Coconut oil

40 / 60

40. Colour of digitalis leaves is_____

HPSSC Pharmacist(12.12.2020) & (22.08.2022)

a. Dark reddish green

b. Dark purple green

c. Dark grayish green

d. Dark green

41 / 60

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

HPSSC Pharmacist(22.08.2022)

a. Sessile

b. Whorled

c. Rosette

d. Alternate

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42. Rancidity in the fixed oils generally show ‐

GPAT(09.04.2022)

a. Higher Peroxide value as compared to the standards

b. Higher Acid value as compared to the standards

c. Higher Iodine value as compared to the standards

d. Higher level of Unsaponifiable matter

43 / 60

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

MP NHM Pharmacist-Contractual(04.08.2022)

a. Isoquinol ine

b. Quinoline

c. Quinazoline

d. Indole

44 / 60

44. ______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. Adonis

b. Convallaria

c. Strophanthus

d. Digitalis

45 / 60

45. Identify the correct biological source of Vinca.

UPSSSC Pharmacist (26.03.2023)

a. Terminalia officinalis

b. Catharanthus officinale

c. Catharanthus roseus

d. Cephalis roseus

46 / 60

46. An example of short day plant is______

HPSSC Pharmacist(22.08.2022)

a. Maize

b. Radish

c. Chrysanthemum

d. Wheat

47 / 60

47. What is caused by an overdose of morphine?

UP NHM Pharmacist (29.12.2022)

a. respiratory failure

b. renal failure

c. vestibular damage

d. myocardial damage

48 / 60

48. In providing health benefits _____ is preferred most.

UP NHM Pharmacist (28.12.2022)

a. Green tea

b. Oolong

c. White tea

d. Black tea

49 / 60

49. _____ drug is used as CNS stimulant.

HPSSC Pharmacist(22.08.2022)

a. Nux vomica

b. Vasaka

c. Myrrh

d. Hyoscyamus

50 / 60

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

HPSSC Pharmacist(22.08.2022)

a. D value

b. Inactivation factor

c. Thermal death time

d. Z value

51 / 60

51. The composition of Froehde's reagent is_____

MP NHM Pharmacist-Contractual(04.08.2022)

a. Ammonium molybdate + Sulphuric acid

b. Bismusth iodide + sulphuric acid

c. Ferric chloride + sulphuric acid

d. Postassium iodide + sulphuric acid

52 / 60

52. Most essential medicines should be formulated as:

MP NHM Pharmacist-Contractual(04.08.2022)

a. Single compound

b. No compound

c. Multiple compounds

d. Fixed does combination

53 / 60

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

GPAT(09.04.2022)

a. Lignified cells

b. Pericyclic fibres

c. Concentric vascular bundles

d. Crystals of calcium oxalate

54 / 60

54. The chemical constituent of lemon oil is:

HPSSC Pharmacist(14.05.2022)

a. Menthol

b. Carvacrol

c. Geraniol

d. Limonene

55 / 60

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

UPSSSC Pharmacist (26.03.2023)

a. Arjuna

b. Digitalis

c. Vinca

d. Catechu

56 / 60

56. cod liver oil is ______ Biological source of:

UP NHM Pharmacist (29.12.2022)

a. Gadus morhua

b. Hypoprion brevirostris

c. plantago ovata

d. Sacccharomyces cerevisiae

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

GPAT(09.04.2022)

a. Determination of vascular bundles

b. Determination of volatile oil

c. Detection of alkaloids

d. Determination of refractive index

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58. Ricinolic acid is obtained from _____.

HPSSC Pharmacist(22.08.2022)

a. Castor

b. Tragacanth

c. Papain

d. Agar

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59. Type of alkaloids present in Colchicum:

GPAT(09.04.2022)

a. Tropane alkaloids

b. Quinoline alkaloids

c. Amino alkaloids

d. Steroidal glycoalkaloids

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60. The red pepper containing flavonoid is:

UP NHM Pharmacist (29.12.2022)

a. lerulic acid

b. luteolin

c. lycopene

d. lutein

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Pharmacognosy Quiz Online

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