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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 red pepper containing flavonoid is:

UP NHM Pharmacist (29.12.2022)

a. lerulic acid

b. lycopene

c. lutein

d. luteolin

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2. 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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3. ______ 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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4. _____ drug is used as CNS stimulant.

HPSSC Pharmacist(22.08.2022)

a. Hyoscyamus

b. Nux vomica

c. Myrrh

d. Vasaka

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5. 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. Detection of alkaloids

d. Determination of vascular bundles

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6. The chemical constituent of lemon oil is:

HPSSC Pharmacist(14.05.2022)

a. Menthol

b. Geraniol

c. Limonene

d. Carvacrol

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

GPAT(09.04.2022)

a. Tryptophan

b. Tyrosine

c. Methidine

d. Ornithine

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8. Most essential medicines should be formulated as:

MP NHM Pharmacist-Contractual(04.08.2022)

a. No compound

b. Multiple compounds

c. Single compound

d. Fixed does combination

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9. 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 bacteriostatic in nature.

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

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

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

GPAT(09.04.2022)

a. Pericyclic fibres

b. Concentric vascular bundles

c. Lignified cells

d. Crystals of calcium oxalate

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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. Cinchona officinal is

c. Rauwolfia

d. Emblica officinal is

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

Lucknow Cantonment Board Pharmacist (05.02.2023)

a. MacConkey's medium

b. Ashby's agar medium

c. fluid thioglycollate medium

d. Nutrient medium

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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. A, B and C only

b. All of these

c. A and B only

d. A, B and D only

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14. ______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. Strophanthus

b. Digitalis

c. Adonis

d. Convallaria

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15. 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. Emetine

c. Reserpine

d. Colchicine

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

UP NHM Pharmacist (29.12.2022)

a. Digitalis

b. Cinchona

c. Fennel

d. Cumin

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17. Papaverine shows pharmacological activity:

Lucknow Cantonment Board Pharmacist (05.02.2023)

a. Antipyretic

b. Spasmolytic

c. Antitussive

d. Emetic

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18. Penicillin-G is:

UP NHM Pharmacist (29.12.2022)

a. aminopenicillin

b. pHenoxymethylpenicillin

c. benzylpenicillin

d. carboxypenicillin

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

GPAT(09.04.2022)

a. Diosgenin + 3 Rhamnose

b. Diosgenin + 2 Glucose + 1 Rhamnose

c. Diosgenin + 1 Glucose + 2 Rhamnose

d. Diosgenin + 3 Glucose

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20. Colour of digitalis leaves is_____

HPSSC Pharmacist(12.12.2020) & (22.08.2022)

a. Dark grayish green

b. Dark green

c. Dark purple green

d. Dark reddish green

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21. Agar is______

HPSSC Pharmacist(12.12.2020), HPSSC Pharmacist(22.08.2022)

a. Homopolysaccharide

b. Heteropolysaccharide

c. Oligopolysaccharide

d. Pentapolysaccharide

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22. _______ are chemical substances produced by microorganisms.

UP NHM Pharmacist (29.12.2022)

a. Antibiotics

b. Local anaesthetics

c. Antihistaminic agents

d. Antihypertensive drugs

23 / 60

23. 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. Netrabindu

c. Sattava

d. Asavas

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24. 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. Suppresses vomiting.

d. Decrease the release of Acetylcholine.

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25. 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

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

MP NHM Pharmacist-Contractual(04.08.2022)

a. All of these

b. Stimulant laxatives

c. Bulk-forming laxatives

d. Stool softeners

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

UP NHM Pharmacist (29.12.2022)

a. Guar Gum

b. Gelatine

c. Sterculic gum

d. Acacia Senegal

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28. Identify the correct biological source of Vinca.

UPSSSC Pharmacist (26.03.2023)

a. Catharanthus roseus

b. Cephalis roseus

c. Catharanthus officinale

d. Terminalia officinalis

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

MP NHM Pharmacist-Contractual(04.08.2022)

a. Roots

b. Seeds

c. Leaves

d. Stem

30 / 60

30. Type of alkaloids present in Colchicum:

GPAT(09.04.2022)

a. Quinoline alkaloids

b. Amino alkaloids

c. Tropane alkaloids

d. Steroidal glycoalkaloids

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31. Eugenol is present in____

Lucknow Cantonment Board Pharmacist (05.02.2023)

a. Tulsi

b. Coriander

c. Cardamom

d. Fennel

32 / 60

32. An example of short day plant is______

HPSSC Pharmacist(22.08.2022)

a. Radish

b. Chrysanthemum

c. Wheat

d. Maize

33 / 60

33. Which is an example of absorption base?

HPSSC Pharmacist(22.08.2022)

a. Wool fat

b. Macrogol

c. PEG

d. Coconut oil

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

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

a. Seydler

b. Pelletier

c. Sertuener

d. Schmidt

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35. The example of pseudo alkaloid:

Lucknow Cantonment Board Pharmacist (05.02.2023)

a. Arecoline

b. Hygrine

c. Caffeine

d. Lobeline

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36. Socotrine aloes are cultivated from species ___.

HPSSC Pharmacist(22.08.2022)

a. Aloe perryi

b. Aloe ferox

c. Aloe barbadensis

d. Aloe spicata

37 / 60

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

HPSSC Pharmacist(22.08.2022)

a. Alternate

b. Sessile

c. Whorled

d. Rosette

38 / 60

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

UPSSSC Pharmacist (26.03.2023)

a. Styrene

b. Capsaicine

c. Ferulic acid

d. Boswellic acid

39 / 60

39. Tunica adventitia is:

UP NHM Pharmacist (29.12.2022)

a. an inner lining of squamous epithelium in an artery

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

c. an inner layer of endothelium in an artery

d. an outer layer of fibrous tissue in an artery

40 / 60

40. 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, C and D

c. A, B and D only

d. D only

41 / 60

41. Ricinolic acid is obtained from _____.

HPSSC Pharmacist(22.08.2022)

a. Agar

b. Papain

c. Castor

d. Tragacanth

42 / 60

42. Asava is _____ type of ayurvedic dosage form.

HPSSC Pharmacist(22.08.2022)

a. semisolid

b. solid

c. liquid

d. powder

43 / 60

43. Morphine posses main nucleus:

Lucknow Cantonment Board Pharmacist (05.02.2023)

a. Picene

b. Phenanthrene

c. Anthracene

d. Naphthalene

44 / 60

44. Diacetylmorphine is also known as_______

MP NHM Pharmacist-Contractual(04.08.2022)

a. Cocaine

b. Ganja

c. Heroin

d. Charas

45 / 60

45. 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

46 / 60

46. 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

47 / 60

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

UPSSSC Pharmacist (26.03.2023)

a. Vinca

b. Arjuna

c. Digitalis

d. Catechu

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. Centella asiatica

c. Panax ginseng

d. Glycyrrhiza glabra

49 / 60

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

GPAT(09.04.2022)

a. Enfleurage method

b. Hydrodistillation method

c. Hand press method

d. Extraction method

50 / 60

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

MPSC Pharmacist (08.02.2023)

a. It uses albino rats to assess hepatotoxicity of chemicals

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

c. It uses bacteria to assess genotoxicity of chemicals.

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

51 / 60

51. The composition of Froehde's reagent is_____

MP NHM Pharmacist-Contractual(04.08.2022)

a. Postassium iodide + sulphuric acid

b. Ferric chloride + sulphuric acid

c. Ammonium molybdate + Sulphuric acid

d. Bismusth iodide + sulphuric acid

52 / 60

52. cod liver oil is ______ Biological source of:

UP NHM Pharmacist (29.12.2022)

a. plantago ovata

b. Hypoprion brevirostris

c. Gadus morhua

d. Sacccharomyces cerevisiae

53 / 60

53. Which of the following alkaloids shows blue fluorescence?

UP NHM Pharmacist (29.12.2022)

a. Rauwolfia

b. Cinchona

c. Vinca

d. Ergot

54 / 60

54. Bassorin is chemical constituent obtained from:

HPSSC Pharmacist(22.08.2022)

a. Olive oil

b. Tragacanth

c. Guar

d. Lanolin

55 / 60

55. What is caused by an overdose of morphine?

UP NHM Pharmacist (29.12.2022)

a. renal failure

b. vestibular damage

c. myocardial damage

d. respiratory failure

56 / 60

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

UP NHM Pharmacist (29.12.2022)

a. Dissecting microscope

b. Refractometer

c. Polarimeter

d. Viscometer

57 / 60

57. Which alkaloid belong to phenanthrene group:

HPSSC Pharmacist(14.05.2022)

a. Narceine

b. Papaverine

c. Thebaine

d. Noscapine

58 / 60

58. Rancidity in the fixed oils generally show ‐

GPAT(09.04.2022)

a. Higher Iodine value as compared to the standards

b. Higher Acid value as compared to the standards

c. Higher level of Unsaponifiable matter

d. Higher Peroxide value as compared to the standards

59 / 60

59. In providing health benefits _____ is preferred most.

UP NHM Pharmacist (28.12.2022)

a. White tea

b. Black tea

c. Oolong

d. Green tea

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

MPSC Pharmacist (08.02.2023)

a. Loganin

b. Hyoscyamine

c. Caffeine

d. Nicotine

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Pharmacognosy Quiz Online

Pharmacognosy Quiz Online Based on Previous Exam Paper

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