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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 true with regard to Ames test?

MPSC Pharmacist (08.02.2023)

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

b. It uses bacteria to assess genotoxicity of chemicals.

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

d. It uses albino rats to assess hepatotoxicity of chemicals

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

MPSC Pharmacist (08.02.2023)

a. Nicotine

b. Hyoscyamine

c. Caffeine

d. Loganin

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

GPAT(09.04.2022)

a. Concentric vascular bundles

b. Pericyclic fibres

c. Lignified cells

d. Crystals of calcium oxalate

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4. Which of the following alkaloids shows blue fluorescence?

UP NHM Pharmacist (29.12.2022)

a. Cinchona

b. Rauwolfia

c. Vinca

d. Ergot

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5. 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. fluid thioglycollate medium

d. Ashby's agar medium

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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. Leaves

c. Seeds

d. Stem

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7. 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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8. The term' Pharmacognosy' was first introduced by:

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

a. Seydler

b. Pelletier

c. Schmidt

d. Sertuener

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9. Penicillin-G is:

UP NHM Pharmacist (29.12.2022)

a. aminopenicillin

b. benzylpenicillin

c. pHenoxymethylpenicillin

d. carboxypenicillin

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10. In providing health benefits _____ is preferred most.

UP NHM Pharmacist (28.12.2022)

a. Green tea

b. Black tea

c. White tea

d. Oolong

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11. The red pepper containing flavonoid is:

UP NHM Pharmacist (29.12.2022)

a. lerulic acid

b. luteolin

c. lutein

d. lycopene

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

UP NHM Pharmacist (29.12.2022)

a. Refractometer

b. Viscometer

c. Dissecting microscope

d. Polarimeter

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13. Identify the correct biological source of Vinca.

UPSSSC Pharmacist (26.03.2023)

a. Catharanthus roseus

b. Terminalia officinalis

c. Catharanthus officinale

d. Cephalis roseus

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14. Papaverine shows pharmacological activity:

Lucknow Cantonment Board Pharmacist (05.02.2023)

a. Antipyretic

b. Spasmolytic

c. Antitussive

d. Emetic

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

c. Amino glycoside antibiotics are bacteriostatic in nature.

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

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16. An example of short day plant is______

HPSSC Pharmacist(22.08.2022)

a. Chrysanthemum

b. Wheat

c. Radish

d. Maize

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

UP NHM Pharmacist (29.12.2022)

a. Acacia Senegal

b. Gelatine

c. Sterculic gum

d. Guar Gum

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

UP NHM Pharmacist (29.12.2022)

a. altitude

b. fertiliser

c. rainfall

d. morphology

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

GPAT(09.04.2022)

a. Enfleurage method

b. Hand press method

c. Hydrodistillation method

d. Extraction method

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

UP NHM Pharmacist (29.12.2022)

a. Panax ginseng

b. Glycyrrhiza glabra

c. Quillaia saponaria

d. Centella asiatica

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

HPSSC Pharmacist(22.08.2022)

a. Sessile

b. Whorled

c. Alternate

d. Rosette

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22. ______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. Digitalis

b. Adonis

c. Strophanthus

d. Convallaria

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

MP NHM Pharmacist-Contractual(04.08.2022)

a. Cinchona officinal is

b. Madagascar Periwinkle

c. Emblica officinal is

d. Rauwolfia

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24. 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 and D only

b. D only

c. A and D only

d. A, B, C and D

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25. 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 D only

b. All of these

c. A and B only

d. A, B and C only

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26. Tunica adventitia is:

UP NHM Pharmacist (29.12.2022)

a. an inner layer of endothelium in an artery

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

c. an outer layer of fibrous tissue in an artery

d. an inner lining of squamous epithelium in an artery

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27. 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. Stimulant laxatives

d. All of these

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

UPSSSC Pharmacist (26.03.2023)

a. Boswellic acid

b. Styrene

c. Capsaicine

d. Ferulic acid

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29. _______ are chemical substances produced by microorganisms.

UP NHM Pharmacist (29.12.2022)

a. Antihypertensive drugs

b. Local anaesthetics

c. Antihistaminic agents

d. Antibiotics

30 / 60

30. Choose the correct action of morphine :

HPSSC Pharmacist(14.05.2022)

a. Decrease the release of Acetylcholine.

b. Stimulate the release of catecholamines.

c. Suppresses vomiting.

d. Potentiates the actions of 5-hydroxy tryptamine.

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

MP NHM Pharmacist-Contractual(04.08.2022)

a. Indole

b. Quinoline

c. Isoquinol ine

d. Quinazoline

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32. The example of pseudo alkaloid:

Lucknow Cantonment Board Pharmacist (05.02.2023)

a. Lobeline

b. Hygrine

c. Caffeine

d. Arecoline

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

UP NHM Pharmacist (29.12.2022)

a. Stomata

b. Water pores

c. Leaf constants

d. Trichomes

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34. Which is an example of absorption base?

HPSSC Pharmacist(22.08.2022)

a. PEG

b. Macrogol

c. Wool fat

d. Coconut oil

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35. Diacetylmorphine is also known as_______

MP NHM Pharmacist-Contractual(04.08.2022)

a. Heroin

b. Charas

c. Ganja

d. Cocaine

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

GPAT(09.04.2022)

a. Diosgenin + 3 Rhamnose

b. Diosgenin + 3 Glucose

c. Diosgenin + 1 Glucose + 2 Rhamnose

d. Diosgenin + 2 Glucose + 1 Rhamnose

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37. Socotrine aloes are cultivated from species ___.

HPSSC Pharmacist(22.08.2022)

a. Aloe barbadensis

b. Aloe spicata

c. Aloe ferox

d. Aloe perryi

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38. Morphine posses main nucleus:

Lucknow Cantonment Board Pharmacist (05.02.2023)

a. Picene

b. Phenanthrene

c. Naphthalene

d. Anthracene

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39. Type of alkaloids present in Colchicum:

GPAT(09.04.2022)

a. Steroidal glycoalkaloids

b. Amino alkaloids

c. Tropane alkaloids

d. Quinoline alkaloids

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40. Colour of digitalis leaves is_____

HPSSC Pharmacist(12.12.2020) & (22.08.2022)

a. Dark purple green

b. Dark reddish green

c. Dark grayish green

d. Dark green

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41. _____ drug is used as CNS stimulant.

HPSSC Pharmacist(22.08.2022)

a. Myrrh

b. Nux vomica

c. Hyoscyamus

d. Vasaka

42 / 60

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

UPSSSC Pharmacist (26.03.2023)

a. Vinca

b. Arjuna

c. Catechu

d. Digitalis

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43. 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. Z value

c. Thermal death time

d. Inactivation factor

44 / 60

44. Ricinolic acid is obtained from _____.

HPSSC Pharmacist(22.08.2022)

a. Tragacanth

b. Papain

c. Agar

d. Castor

45 / 60

45. 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. Ammonium molybdate + Sulphuric acid

d. Ferric chloride + sulphuric acid

46 / 60

46. Eugenol is present in____

Lucknow Cantonment Board Pharmacist (05.02.2023)

a. Cardamom

b. Fennel

c. Coriander

d. Tulsi

47 / 60

47. Agar is______

HPSSC Pharmacist(12.12.2020), HPSSC Pharmacist(22.08.2022)

a. Oligopolysaccharide

b. Homopolysaccharide

c. Heteropolysaccharide

d. Pentapolysaccharide

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

GPAT(09.04.2022)

a. Detection of alkaloids

b. Determination of vascular bundles

c. Determination of volatile oil

d. Determination of refractive index

49 / 60

49. Asava is _____ type of ayurvedic dosage form.

HPSSC Pharmacist(22.08.2022)

a. solid

b. semisolid

c. liquid

d. powder

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50. Which alkaloid belong to phenanthrene group:

HPSSC Pharmacist(14.05.2022)

a. Noscapine

b. Papaverine

c. Narceine

d. Thebaine

51 / 60

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

GPAT(09.04.2022)

a. Tryptophan

b. Tyrosine

c. Methidine

d. Ornithine

52 / 60

52. 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. Sattava

c. Netrabindu

d. Asavas

53 / 60

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

UP NHM Pharmacist (29.12.2022)

a. Digitalis

b. Cumin

c. Fennel

d. Cinchona

54 / 60

54. Most essential medicines should be formulated as:

MP NHM Pharmacist-Contractual(04.08.2022)

a. Multiple compounds

b. No compound

c. Fixed does combination

d. Single compound

55 / 60

55. cod liver oil is ______ Biological source of:

UP NHM Pharmacist (29.12.2022)

a. Hypoprion brevirostris

b. Sacccharomyces cerevisiae

c. Gadus morhua

d. plantago ovata

56 / 60

56. Tropane nucleus is combination of:

GPAT(09.04.2022)

a. Pyrolidine & piperidine

b. Piperidine & oscine

c. Pyrolidine & oscine

d. Pyrolidine & pyridine

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57. Rancidity in the fixed oils generally show ‐

GPAT(09.04.2022)

a. Higher Acid value as compared to the standards

b. Higher level of Unsaponifiable matter

c. Higher Iodine value as compared to the standards

d. Higher Peroxide value as compared to the standards

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58. The chemical constituent of lemon oil is:

HPSSC Pharmacist(14.05.2022)

a. Menthol

b. Limonene

c. Geraniol

d. Carvacrol

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59. 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

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60. Bassorin is chemical constituent obtained from:

HPSSC Pharmacist(22.08.2022)

a. Olive oil

b. Guar

c. Tragacanth

d. Lanolin

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