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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. Rancidity in the fixed oils generally show ‐

GPAT(09.04.2022)

a. Higher level of Unsaponifiable matter

b. Higher Iodine value as compared to the standards

c. Higher Acid value as compared to the standards

d. Higher Peroxide value as compared to the standards

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2. Bassorin is chemical constituent obtained from:

HPSSC Pharmacist(22.08.2022)

a. Lanolin

b. Tragacanth

c. Olive oil

d. Guar

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3. The example of pseudo alkaloid:

Lucknow Cantonment Board Pharmacist (05.02.2023)

a. Arecoline

b. Hygrine

c. Lobeline

d. Caffeine

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4. Type of alkaloids present in Colchicum:

GPAT(09.04.2022)

a. Quinoline alkaloids

b. Steroidal glycoalkaloids

c. Amino alkaloids

d. Tropane alkaloids

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

GPAT(09.04.2022)

a. Lignified cells

b. Crystals of calcium oxalate

c. Concentric vascular bundles

d. Pericyclic fibres

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6. Eugenol is present in____

Lucknow Cantonment Board Pharmacist (05.02.2023)

a. Cardamom

b. Tulsi

c. Fennel

d. Coriander

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7. _______ are chemical substances produced by microorganisms.

UP NHM Pharmacist (29.12.2022)

a. Antihistaminic agents

b. Antihypertensive drugs

c. Local anaesthetics

d. Antibiotics

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8. 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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9. Morphine posses main nucleus:

Lucknow Cantonment Board Pharmacist (05.02.2023)

a. Anthracene

b. Picene

c. Naphthalene

d. Phenanthrene

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

UP NHM Pharmacist (29.12.2022)

a. Digitalis

b. Fennel

c. Cumin

d. Cinchona

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

MPSC Pharmacist (08.02.2023)

a. It uses bacteria to assess genotoxicity of chemicals.

b. It uses albino rats to assess hepatotoxicity of chemicals

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

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

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13. 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 C only

d. A, B and D only

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14. The chemical constituent of lemon oil is:

HPSSC Pharmacist(14.05.2022)

a. Limonene

b. Carvacrol

c. Menthol

d. Geraniol

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

MP NHM Pharmacist-Contractual(04.08.2022)

a. Stem

b. Leaves

c. Roots

d. Seeds

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

GPAT(09.04.2022)

a. Diosgenin + 1 Glucose + 2 Rhamnose

b. Diosgenin + 3 Glucose

c. Diosgenin + 2 Glucose + 1 Rhamnose

d. Diosgenin + 3 Rhamnose

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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. morphology

c. fertiliser

d. rainfall

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19. 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. D only

c. A and D only

d. A, B and D only

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20. An example of short day plant is______

HPSSC Pharmacist(22.08.2022)

a. Chrysanthemum

b. Radish

c. Wheat

d. Maize

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21. Penicillin-G is:

UP NHM Pharmacist (29.12.2022)

a. aminopenicillin

b. carboxypenicillin

c. benzylpenicillin

d. pHenoxymethylpenicillin

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

UP NHM Pharmacist (29.12.2022)

a. Gelatine

b. Acacia Senegal

c. Guar Gum

d. Sterculic gum

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

Lucknow Cantonment Board Pharmacist (05.02.2023)

a. Nutrient medium

b. Ashby's agar medium

c. MacConkey's medium

d. fluid thioglycollate medium

24 / 60

24. Asava is _____ type of ayurvedic dosage form.

HPSSC Pharmacist(22.08.2022)

a. liquid

b. solid

c. powder

d. semisolid

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25. cod liver oil is ______ Biological source of:

UP NHM Pharmacist (29.12.2022)

a. plantago ovata

b. Sacccharomyces cerevisiae

c. Gadus morhua

d. Hypoprion brevirostris

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26. ______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. Digitalis

c. Strophanthus

d. Convallaria

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

GPAT(09.04.2022)

a. Hydrodistillation method

b. Enfleurage method

c. Extraction method

d. Hand press method

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

GPAT(09.04.2022)

a. Methidine

b. Tryptophan

c. Ornithine

d. Tyrosine

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29. Diacetylmorphine is also known as_______

MP NHM Pharmacist-Contractual(04.08.2022)

a. Heroin

b. Ganja

c. Charas

d. Cocaine

30 / 60

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

MP NHM Pharmacist-Contractual(04.08.2022)

a. Rauwolfia

b. Madagascar Periwinkle

c. Emblica officinal is

d. Cinchona officinal is

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

MP NHM Pharmacist-Contractual(04.08.2022)

a. Isoquinol ine

b. Indole

c. Quinoline

d. Quinazoline

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32. Which alkaloid belong to phenanthrene group:

HPSSC Pharmacist(14.05.2022)

a. Noscapine

b. Narceine

c. Thebaine

d. Papaverine

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33. 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. Determination of refractive index

d. Detection of alkaloids

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34. Ricinolic acid is obtained from _____.

HPSSC Pharmacist(22.08.2022)

a. Papain

b. Tragacanth

c. Agar

d. Castor

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35. The red pepper containing flavonoid is:

UP NHM Pharmacist (29.12.2022)

a. lycopene

b. lutein

c. luteolin

d. lerulic acid

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36. Which is an example of absorption base?

HPSSC Pharmacist(22.08.2022)

a. Macrogol

b. Wool fat

c. Coconut oil

d. PEG

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37. Papaverine shows pharmacological activity:

Lucknow Cantonment Board Pharmacist (05.02.2023)

a. Antipyretic

b. Spasmolytic

c. Antitussive

d. Emetic

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

MPSC Pharmacist (08.02.2023)

a. Amino glycoside antibiotics are bacteriostatic in nature.

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

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

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

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39. Choose the correct action of morphine :

HPSSC Pharmacist(14.05.2022)

a. Potentiates the actions of 5-hydroxy tryptamine.

b. Decrease the release of Acetylcholine.

c. Stimulate the release of catecholamines.

d. Suppresses vomiting.

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40. Most essential medicines should be formulated as:

MP NHM Pharmacist-Contractual(04.08.2022)

a. Single compound

b. No compound

c. Fixed does combination

d. Multiple compounds

41 / 60

41. Tropane nucleus is combination of:

GPAT(09.04.2022)

a. Pyrolidine & oscine

b. Pyrolidine & pyridine

c. Pyrolidine & piperidine

d. Piperidine & oscine

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

MPSC Pharmacist (08.02.2023)

a. Caffeine

b. Nicotine

c. Hyoscyamine

d. Loganin

43 / 60

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

UP NHM Pharmacist (29.12.2022)

a. Viscometer

b. Polarimeter

c. Refractometer

d. Dissecting microscope

44 / 60

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

UP NHM Pharmacist (29.12.2022)

a. Stomata

b. Trichomes

c. Water pores

d. Leaf constants

45 / 60

45. _____ drug is used as CNS stimulant.

HPSSC Pharmacist(22.08.2022)

a. Vasaka

b. Hyoscyamus

c. Myrrh

d. Nux vomica

46 / 60

46. Agar is______

HPSSC Pharmacist(12.12.2020), HPSSC Pharmacist(22.08.2022)

a. Pentapolysaccharide

b. Oligopolysaccharide

c. Heteropolysaccharide

d. Homopolysaccharide

47 / 60

47. The composition of Froehde's reagent is_____

MP NHM Pharmacist-Contractual(04.08.2022)

a. Bismusth iodide + sulphuric acid

b. Ammonium molybdate + Sulphuric acid

c. Ferric chloride + sulphuric acid

d. Postassium iodide + sulphuric acid

48 / 60

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

UP NHM Pharmacist (29.12.2022)

a. Quillaia saponaria

b. Glycyrrhiza glabra

c. Centella asiatica

d. Panax ginseng

49 / 60

49. Which of the following alkaloids shows blue fluorescence?

UP NHM Pharmacist (29.12.2022)

a. Ergot

b. Rauwolfia

c. Vinca

d. Cinchona

50 / 60

50. Socotrine aloes are cultivated from species ___.

HPSSC Pharmacist(22.08.2022)

a. Aloe ferox

b. Aloe perryi

c. Aloe spicata

d. Aloe barbadensis

51 / 60

51. 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. Thermal death time

c. D value

d. Inactivation factor

52 / 60

52. 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

53 / 60

53. Identify the correct biological source of Vinca.

UPSSSC Pharmacist (26.03.2023)

a. Terminalia officinalis

b. Cephalis roseus

c. Catharanthus roseus

d. Catharanthus officinale

54 / 60

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

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

a. Sertuener

b. Seydler

c. Pelletier

d. Schmidt

55 / 60

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

UPSSSC Pharmacist (26.03.2023)

a. Digitalis

b. Catechu

c. Vinca

d. Arjuna

56 / 60

56. What is caused by an overdose of morphine?

UP NHM Pharmacist (29.12.2022)

a. respiratory failure

b. vestibular damage

c. myocardial damage

d. renal failure

57 / 60

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

MP NHM Pharmacist-Contractual(04.08.2022)

a. Bulk-forming laxatives

b. Stimulant laxatives

c. All of these

d. Stool softeners

58 / 60

58. 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. Colchicine

b. Reserpine

c. Cinchnine

d. Emetine

59 / 60

59. In providing health benefits _____ is preferred most.

UP NHM Pharmacist (28.12.2022)

a. Green tea

b. White tea

c. Black tea

d. Oolong

60 / 60

60. 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. an inner layer of endothelium in an artery

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

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Pharmacognosy Quiz Online

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