Pharmacognosy Sample Papers

Sample Paper 1. Pharmacognosy ER20-13T Time: 3 Hrs. M.M.: 80 1st Year/Pharmacy

SECTION-A Note: Multiple choice questions. All questions are compulsory (20x1=20)

• Q.1 Castor oil is obtained from the seeds of

  a) Plantago ovata b) Ricinus communis c) Rheum palmatum d) None of the above

• Q.2 Isphaghula belongs to the family of

  a) Scrophulariaceae b) Euphorbiaceae c) Plantaginaceae d) None of the above

• Q.3 Among the following is used as a cardiotonic

  a) Arjuna b) Digitalis c) Both A & B d) Senna

• Q.4 Turmeric is used as a) Antiseptic b) Laxative c) Carminatives d) Antitussive

• Q.5 Podophyllum is used as an

  a) Cardiotonic b) Anticancer c) Purgative d) Bitter

• Q.6 Quinine is obtained from a) Nuxvomica b) Vinca c) Cinchona d) None of the above

• Q.7 Which of the following reagents is not used for the identification of ______ alkaloids

  a) Mayer's reagent b) Dragendorff's reagent c) Hager's reagent d) Molish reagent

• Q.8 Keller Killian test is used for

  a) Alkaloids b) Glycosides c) Tannins d) Resins

• Q.9 Anethole is obtained from a) Coriander b) Seena c) Fennel d) Cardamom

• Q.10 Black catechu is obtained from

  a) Acacia arabica b) Acacia catechu c) Both A & B d) None of the above

• Q.11 Coffee seeds belong to which family

  a) Theaceae b) Rubiaceae c) Liliaceae d) None of the above

• Q.12 Define Dietary fibres Q.13 Cocaine is obtained from_______

• Q.14 Define Kvatha churn.

• Q.15 Define neutraceuticals.

• Q.16 Agar is obtained from______

• Q.17 Define bufadienolides.

• Q.18 Tolu balsam is an organized or unorganized drug.

• Q.19 Define the term oxytocics.

• Q.20 Guggal is obtained from____

Section -B

Short answer type questions. Attempt any ten questions out of eleven questions. (10x3=30)

• Q.21 Define Pharmacognosy and give its scope.

• Q.22 Write in brief a chemical classification of the natural origin of drugs.

• Q.23 Write the isolation of glycosides.

• Q.24 Write the biological source of Ephedra, Nutmeg and Galls.

• Q.25 Write a short note on Omega-3 fatty acids.

• Q.26 Write the biological source and main chemical constituents of Squill.

• Q.27 Write about the uses of Tulsi, Vasaka, and Benzoin.

• Q.28 Write the biological source of Acacia gum, Guar gum and Tragacanth.

• Q.29 Define the terms: Probiotics, Dietary fibres and herbal cosmetics.

• Q.30 Write a short note on Bhasam.

• Q.31 Write a short note on Homeopathy.

SECTION-C

Long answer type questions. Attempt any six questions out of seven questions. (6x5=30)

• Q.32 Write the biological source, chemical constituents and uses of Opium.

• Q.33 Write the biological source, chemical constituents and uses of Rauwolfia.

• Q.34 Define carminatives and provide biological sources and chemical constituents of any two drugs.

• Q.35 Write the biological sources of Ergot, Artemisia, Ginger, Myrobalan and Senna.

• Q.36 Write a note on the Medicinal and aromatic plants in the national economy.

• Q.37 Write a note on the Phytochemical investigation of drugs.

• Q.38 Write source, chemical constituents, commercial preparation and cosmetics uses of Aloe vera gel.

Sample Paper 2: Pharmacognosy 1st Year / Pharmacy. ER20-13T Time: 3 Hrs. M.M.: 80

SECTION-A Note: Multiple choice questions. All the questions are compulsory. (20x1=20)

• Q.1 Which of the following drugs is used as a cardiotonic

  a) Arjuna b) Digitalis c) Both a and b d) Senna

• Q.2 Anethole is obtained from a) Acacia catechu b) Acacia arabica c) Both a and b d) None of the above

• Q.3 Fenchone is obtained from a) Coriander b) Seena c) Fennel d) Cardamon

• Q.4 Tea belongs to which family? a) Theaceae b) Rubiaceae c) Liliaceae d) None of the above

• Q.5 Ispaghula is obtained from the seeds of

  a) Plantago ovata b) Ricinus communis c) Zingiber officinalis d) Rheum palmatum

• Q.6 Ashwagandha is the common name for

  a) Acacia arabica b) Withaniasomnifera c) Atropa belladonna d) None of the above

• Q.7 Homogeneous mixture of resin and oil is called

  a) Oleoresins b) Balsam c) Glycoresin d) Oleogum

• Q.8 Major pharmacological action of oxytocin is

  a) Kidney failure b) Bronchial asthma

  c) Relaxation and contraction of the uterus d) None of the above

• Q.9 Which one of the following possesses laxative properties?

  a) Sesame oil b) Eucalyptus oil c) Castor oil d) Arachis oil

• Q.10 The Biological source of Ginger is

  a) Plantago ovata b) Zingiber officinale c) Aegle marmelos d) Claviceps purpurea

• Q.11 Which drug is used as an Antitussive?

  a) Tulsi b) Vasaka c) Glycyrrhiza d) All of the above

• Q.12 Flower bud of which drug shows medicinal properties?

  a) Saffron b) Black pepper c) Clove d) Caraway

• Q.13 When a different substance is added in place of the original drug, it is called __________. a) Admixture b) Sophistication c) Substitution d) Spoilage

• Q.14 Jute is obtained from which part of the plant? a) Wood b) Roots c) Stem d) Leaves

• Q.15 Nux vomica belongs to the family

  a) Rubiaceae b) Loganiaceae c) Papaveraceae d) Apocynaceae

• Q.16 Which one of the following tests is not used for the detection of cardiac glycosides?

  a) Baljet test b) Legal test c) Keller Killiani test d) Million’s test

• Q.17 Which one alkaloid is volatile? a) Nicotine b) Thebaine c) Narcotine d) Papaverine

• Q.18 Turmeric is used as a) Antiseptic b) Laxative c) Carminative d) Anti-tussive

• Q.19 Quinine is obtained from a) Cinchona b) Vinca c) Cinnamon d) Nux vomica

• Q.20 Turpentine oil mainly contains: a) Citral b) a-pinene c) Limonene d) Phellandrene

SECTION-B: Short answer type questions. Attempt any ten questions. (10x3=30)

• Q.21 Write the two methods of isolation of volatile oils

• Q.22 Give the history and scope of pharmacognosy.

• Q.23 Give the two methods of preparation of Bhasma.

• Q.24 Define Cardiotonics. Explain any one cardiotonic drug?

• Q.25 Give the biological source, chemical constituent and uses of cod liver oil.

• Q.26 Write a short note on Antihypertensive drugs

• Q.27 Define the terms: probiotics, Dietary fiber and Herbal cosmetics.

• Q.28 Write in detail about Ashwagandha.

• Q.29 Write a short note on Anti-malarial drugs

• Q.30 Write the biological source, Family and chemical constituents of Galls.

• Q.31 Write the family of Tulsi, Ephedra and, Asafoetida.

SECTION-C Long answer type questions. Attempt any six questions. (6x5=30)

• Q.32 Define adulteration, Explain different methods of adulteration.

• Q.33 Define herbal cosmetics. Give biological source, chemical constituents, commercial preparation and uses of lavender oil.

• Q.34 Define carminatives and provide biological sources and chemical constituents of any two drugs.

• Q.35 Define Glycosides and explain chemical tests for Glycosides in detail.

• Q.36 Write in brief the role of medicinal and aromatic plants in the national economy

• Q.37 Write the biological sources of Ergot, Artemisia, Clove, Papaya and Cinchona.

• Q.38 Write short notes on any two: a) Anti-septics b) Plant Fiber c) Crude Drugs

Sample Paper 3: Pharmacognosy Time: 3 Hrs. M.M.: 80

SECTION-A Note: Multiple choice questions. All questions are compulsory (20x1=20)

• Q.1 Ergot is the _______ of the fungus claviceps purpurea.

• a) Vegetative form b) Dried Sclerotium c) Ascopore d) Conidospore

• Q.2 Cocaine is used as________ in official medicine.

• a) Narcotic b) Emetic c) Local anaesthetic d) Cough suppressant

• Q.3 Which system of medicine is believed to cure like

  a) Unani b) Ayurveda c) Sidha d) Homeopathy Q.4 Wool is prepared from a) Skin b) Bones c) Scalp d) Fleece

• Q.5 Which oil is used as antileprotic a) Lemon oil b) Sandalwood oil c) Chaulmoogra oil d) Shark liver oil

• Q.6 Family of drug Zingiber officinale is a) Solanaceae b) Umebelliferae c) Zingiberaceae d) Convolvulaceae

• Q.7 Oil is showing laxative properties a) Arachis oil b) Sesame oil c) Castor oil d) Corn oil

• Q.8 Botanical name of Arjuna Bark is

• a) Terminalis tomentose b) Polygala cinesis c) Poligala Erioptera d) Terminalia Arjuna

• Q.9 ________is not used as CNS depressant

• a) Hyoscyamine b) Belladonna c) Coffee d) opium

• Q.10 Oleogumresins are a mixture of

• a) Volatile oil + Gum + Resin b) Fixed oil + Gum + Resin

• c) Fats + Gum + Resin d) Gums + Resin

• Q.11 When Isapagol is treated with ruthenium red, it shows the colour

• a) Blue b) Yellow c) Pink d) Green

• Q.12 Which oil is used therapeutically in urinary treat infection?

• a) Lavender oil b) Sandalwood oil c) Clove oil d) Almond oil

• Q.13 Belladonna leaf adulterated with

• a) Cinnamon leaf b) Senna leaf c) Ailanthus leaf d) Mentha leaf

• Q.14 Which drug is used as anti-amoebic a) Ipecac b) Nuxvomica c) Datura d) Ephedra

• Q.15 Senna is a

• a) Irritant purgative b) Laxative c) Carminative d) Saline purgative

• Q.16 Sonth is a common name for a) Turmeric b) Ginger c) Coriander d) Saffron

• Q.17 Ipecac is __________alkaloid

• a) Tropane b) Isoquinoline c) Quinoline d) Indole

• Q.18 Loganiaceae is a family of which drugs.

• a) Senna b) Nux vomica c) Ipecac d) Fennel

• Q.19 Glycosides are condensation products of

• a) Sugar + aglycone b) Sugar + Protei c) Protein + aglycone d) Fats + aglycone

• Q.20 Which is not the biological source of cinchona?

• a) Cinchona calisaya b) Cinchona officinalis c) Cinchona succuba d) Cinchona Indica

SECTION-B:

Short answer type questions. Attempt any ten questions out of eleven questions. (10x3=30)

• Q.21 Write down the use of gelatin

• Q.22 Write down the chemical constituents of a) Cardamom b) Cinnamon (3)

• Q.23 Explain the morphological character of the cinchona with a neat diagram.

• Q.24 Write Botanical source & uses of Ipecac.

• Q.25 Uses of Sandalwood oil.

• Q.26 Identification test of alkaloids.

• Q.27 Explain the Morphological character of Ginger

• Q.28 Explain the uses of Yeast.

• Q.29 Write a short note on Carotenoids.

• Q.30 Define all tridoshas of Ayurveda.

• Q.31 Uses of cotton.

SECTION-C

Long answer type questions. Attempt any six questions out of seven questions. (6x5=30)

• Q.32 Explain in brief the different types of adulteration.

• Q.33 Explain the Pharmacognosy of clove with a diagram.

• Q.34 What are Herbal cosmetics, Explain one drug under this category.

• Q.35 What are Antitussives, Explain the Pharmacognosy of Vasaka.

• Q.36 Write a short note on a) Shark liver oil b) Olive oil

• Q.37 Write B.S, chemical constituents, and uses of Rauwolfia.

• Q.38 Write B.S, chemical constituent, uses of senna leaf.

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Sample Paper 4 Pharmacognosy ER20-13T Time: 3 Hrs. M.M.: 80 1st Year / Pharmacy

SECTION-A Note: Multiple choice questions. All questions are compulsory (20x1=20)

• Q.1 Santalol is the chemical constituent of

  a) Sandalwood oil b) Rosemary oil c) Almond oil d) Lavender oil

• Q.2 Mayer's test is used for the detection of

  a) Alkaloids b) Glycosides

  c) Fatty acids d) Terpenes

• Q.3 Cardioactive glycosides are present in a) Senna b) Digitalis c) Ginger d) Isabgol

• Q.4 Artemisnim obtained from Artemisia is

  a) Benzylisoquinoline b) Phenanthrene c) Sesquiterpene lactone d) Diaryl heptanoid

• Q.5 Deadly nightshade is the synonym for

  a) Atropa belladonna b) Strychnous nux vomica

  c) Rauwolfia serpentina d) Thea sinensis

• Q.6 Alkaloids are

  a) Derived from amino acids b) Heterocyclic nitrogenous compounds

  c) Alkaline in nature d) All

• Q.7 Cuoxam test identification of cotton comprises of

  a) Sulphur dioxide b) Copper sulphate solution c) Calcium carbonate d) Lead sulphite

• Q.8 Garlic is a) Aloe vera b) Apies mellifica c) Asparagus racemosu d) Allium cepa

• Q.9 Cyanogenetic glycosides are present in a) Rose b) Olive c) Almond d) Sandalwood

• Q.10 Tridosha is a component of a) Unani b) Ayurveda c) Siddha d) All

• Q.11 Carotenoids are a) Monoterpenes b) Triterpenes c) Sesterterpenes d) Tetra-terpenes

• Q.12 Vasaka is used as a) Anti-tussive b) Analgesic c) Anti rheumatic d) All

• Q.13 Macroscopically Cinnamon occurs

  a) Recurved bark b) Stratified bark c) Channelled pieces d) Quills

• Q.14 Adulteration of the drug

  a) Increases the efficacy b) Ethical practice

  c) Increases bioavailability d) Reduces the therapeutic value

• Q.15 Gelatin is obtained from a) Fruit pulp b) Animal collagen c) Human Secretions d) Fruiting tops

• Q.16 Order, family, genus and species are considered in _____ classification a) Chemical b) Taxonomical c) Alphabetical d) Morphological

• Q.17 One is not an ayurvedic formulation a) Gutika b) Lehya c) Syrup d) Churna

• Q.18 Silk is obtained from

• a) Hypoporion brevirostris b) Bombyx mori c) Ovis aries d) Gossypium herbaceum

• Q.19 Aloe vera gel is a a) Diagnostic agent b) Facial cosmetics c) Irrigation fluids d) an Industrial solvent

• Q.20 Purine alkaloids are present in a) Hyoscyamus b) Belladonna c) Tea leaves d) Opium

SECTION-B:

Short answer type questions. Attempt any ten questions out of eleven questions. (10x3=30)

• Q.21 Enlist the different isolation methods for glycosides.

• Q.22 Outline three distinguish features between true alkaloids and proto-alkaloids with the help of examples

• Q.23 Classify glycosides based on the linkage between sugar and non-sugar portion

• Q.24 Tell why the chemical classification of drugs is preferred over the others.

• Q.25 Name the biological source, chemical constituents and uses of Belladonna

• Q.26 Describe herbal cosmetics along with utilities

• Q.27 Name the biological source, chemical constituents and uses of Cotton

• Q.28 Define the terms with the help of examples a) Astringents b) Antitussives

• Q.29 Summarize the therapeutic application of antioxidants with examples.

• Q.30 Discuss the Scope of Pharmacognosy.

• Q.31 Tell about the phytochemical investigation for drugs obtained from natural origin.

• SECTION-C Note: Long answer type questions. Attempt any six questions out of seven questions. (6x5=30)

• Q.32 Outline the role of medicinal and aromatic plants in the national economy highlighting their export potential.

• Q.33 Distinguish between hydrolysable and non-hydrolysable tannins with the help of examples.

• Q.34 Summarize the principles of the Ayurvedic system of medicine. How does it differ from Homeopathy?

• Q.35 Define herbal formulations. Give the formulae for preparing a) Herbal shampoo b) Herbal creams

• Q.36 Outline the therapeutic applications of a) Omega-3-fatty acids b) Rosemary oil

• Q.37 Discuss the source, constituent and uses of a) Gokhru b) Pancreatin.

• Q.38 Define Alkaloids. Give the isolation and identification test of Alkaloids.

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