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Herbal Drug Technology | Set 1
1. „Kumari‟ is common name for
A. Aloe
B. Rhubard
C. Senna pod
D. None of them
Correct : A. Aloe
2. The members of the D.T.A.B. hold the office for a period of :
A. 3 years
B. 1 years
C. 5 years
D. 7 years
Correct : A. 3 years
3. The dried female insect Coccus cacti are the official source of:
A. Shellac
B. Honey
C. Cochineal
D. Cantharides
Correct : C. Cochineal
4. In herbal medicine, garlic is used most commonly as what?
A. Antibacterial
B. Treatment For Insomnia
C. Weight Reduction Tool
D. Seasoning
Correct : A. Antibacterial
5. The word herb is derived from
A. Herbarium
B. Herba
C. Herbaum
D. Harba
Correct : B. Herba
6. Phytochemicals are of....... types.
A. One
B. Three
C. Two
D. Four
Correct : C. Two
7. The randomize approach is
A. Without any criteria
B. Based on field observation
C. With criteria
D. None
Correct : A. Without any criteria
8. Identification test includes
A. Macroscopic character
B. Chemical reaction
C. Microscopic character
D. All
Correct : D. All
9. Processing of herbal raw materials include
A. Primary processing
B. Specific processing
C. Drawing
D. All
Correct : D. All
10. Herbal drug preparations are prepared by
A. Decoction
B. Infusion
C. Maceration
D. All
Correct : D. All
11. The study of use of medicinal plants are known as
A. Herbarium
B. Pharmacognosy
C. Herbalism
D. None
Correct : C. Herbalism
12. Herbs are defined as plants with
A. Aromatic property
B. Flavouring properties
C. Medicinal properties
D. All
Correct : D. All
13. Macroscopic methods includes
A. Shape and size
B. Total Ash value
C. Cellular structure
D. Water solubility
Correct : A. Shape and size
14. Organic farming means
A. Not to use pesticides
B. Used organic fertilizers
C. To optimize productivity
D. All
Correct : D. All
15. Beneficial insects are
A. Lady bugs
B. Mice
C. Snake
D. Ants
Correct : A. Lady bugs
16. Example of cover crop is
A. Maize
B. Sugar cane
C. Clover
D. None
Correct : C. Clover
17. Undesired plants in the field are known as
A. Pests
B. Weeds
C. Cover crops
D. Buffers
Correct : B. Weeds
18. What is fullform of PIP?
A. Plant incorporated pesticides
B. Plant incorporated pollutant
C. Plant incorporated protectants
D. None
Correct : C. Plant incorporated protectants
19. Pheromones are an example of
A. Biochemical pesticides
B. Microbial pesticides
C. PIP
D. None
Correct : A. Biochemical pesticides
20. Advantages of biopesticides are
A. Natural
B. Less toxic
C. Effective in small concentration
D. All
Correct : D. All
21. Crop rotation helps in
A. Reload of the soil
B. Provide nutrients to the soil
C. Disrupts the weeds
D. All
Correct : D. All
22. There are……. Types of Vedas
A. One
B. Two
C. Three
D. Four
Correct : D. Four
23. The first having the concept of Ayurveda is
A. Atherveda
B. Charka Samhita
C. Sushruta Samhita
D. All
Correct : B. Charka Samhita
24. Ayurvedic literature which aimed on surgery is
A. Atherveda
B. Charka Samhita
C. Sushruta Samhita
D. All
Correct : C. Sushruta Samhita
25. Agni regulates
A. Movement of the body
B. Digestion and metabolism
C. space with in the body
D. None
Correct : B. Digestion and metabolism
26. According to Ayurveda there are ………..stages of disease.
A. Two
B. Four
C. Five
D. Six
Correct : D. Six
27. Siddha system of medicine originate from
A. Tamil culture
B. Bengali culture
C. Punjabi culture
D. North east culture
Correct : A. Tamil culture
28. Kaya karpam is also known as
A. Oncology
B. Nephrology
C. Microbiology
D. Gerontology
Correct : D. Gerontology
29. Unani system was originated from
A. Greece
B. Iran
C. India
D. China
Correct : A. Greece
30. Homeopathy system of medicines is based on the principle of
A. Law of similar
B. Minimum dose
C. Totality of symptoms
D. All
Correct : D. All
31. Classical ayurvedic formulation includes
A. Ark
B. Bhasma
C. Churna
D. All
Correct : D. All
32. Powder made by calcification is also known as
A. Churna
B. Bhasma
C. Pak
D. Ghrita
Correct : B. Bhasma
33. Herbal granules use in ayurveda
A. Churna
B. Pak
C. Bhasma
D. Ghrita
Correct : B. Pak
34. Vati is another name of
A. Resins
B. Oils
C. Powders
D. Tablets
Correct : D. Tablets
35. Arista is a
A. Fermented decoction
B. Fermented infusion
C. Decoction
D. Herbal mineral medicine
Correct : A. Fermented decoction
36. Standardization of Asava includes following parameters
A. Organoleptic parameters
B. Chemical Parameters
C. Physical Parameters
D. All
Correct : A. Organoleptic parameters
37. Lehvam is also known as
A. Arista
B. Asava
C. Avaleha
D. None
Correct : C. Avaleha
38. Shodhna is another name of
A. Distillation
B. Maceration
C. Filtration
D. Purification
Correct : D. Purification
39. Ark contains
A. Herbal juices
B. Powder drugs
C. Medicated butter
D. Distillates of herbs
Correct : D. Distillates of herbs
40. According to Unani system of medicine, human body is made up of
A. Five
B. Six
C. Seven
D. Four
Correct : C. Seven
41. There are…………..essential temperaments.
A. One
B. Two
C. Three
D. Four
Correct : D. Four
42. Nutraceutical products are divided into……………categories.
A. One
B. Two
C. Three
D. Four
Correct : B. Two
43. Which of the following is natural occurring antioxidant.
A. Vitamin C
B. Vitamin E
C. Alpha lipoic acid
D. All
Correct : D. All
44. Phytosterols are useful in
A. Lower LDL levels
B. Improve serum lipid profile
C. Inhibit absorption of cholesterol
D. All
Correct : A. Lower LDL levels
45. Spirulina is another name of
A. Bacteria
B. Fungi
C. Alkaloids
D. Cynobacterium
Correct : D. Cynobacterium
46. Omega-3 fatty acid is useful in
A. Lower the inflammation
B. Cause vasodilation
C. Lower platelet aggregation
D. All
Correct : D. All
47. Which of the following Nutraceutical is used in the treatment of cancer
A. Green tea
B. Garlic
C. Ginseng
D. All
Correct : A. Green tea
48. Alfalafa is useful in
A. Prevent cancer
B. Help in digestion
C. Reduce weight
D. None
Correct : A. Prevent cancer
49. Ginger is useful in
A. Prevent cancer
B. Help in digestion
C. Reduce Cholesterol
D. All
Correct : D. All
50. Another name of fenugreek is
A. Methi
B. Garlic
C. Saffron
D. None
Correct : A. Methi
51. Chicory is another name of
A. Horse Weed
B. Garlic
C. saffron
D. None
Correct : A. Horse Weed
52. Health benefits of Spirulina are
A. Reduce cholesterol
B. Prevent cancer
C. Treat allergy
D. All
Correct : D. All
53. Ashwagandha is useful in treatment of
A. Blood sugar
B. Cancer
C. Stress management
D. All
Correct : D. All
54. Herb- Drug interations are of ………….types.
A. One
B. Two
C. Three
D. Four
Correct : B. Two
55. Ephedra interact with
A. Warferin
B. Caffeine
C. Aspirin
D. Antideppressant
Correct : B. Caffeine
56. St. John‟s Wort interacts with
A. Sedative
B. Sleeping piils
C. Aspirin
D. Antidepressant
Correct : D. Antidepressant
57. Hypercium interaction are due to stimulation of
A. Cyt-P450
B. MAO
C. COMT
D. None
Correct : A. Cyt-P450
58. Hypercium interacts with warferin and produces
A. Decrease in anticoagulant effect
B. Increase in anticoagulants effect
C. Bothe a and b
D. None
Correct : A. Decrease in anticoagulant effect
59. kava-Kava interactions are due to inhibition of
A. Cyt. P-450
B. MAO
C. COMT
D. None
Correct : A. Cyt. P-450
60. Garlic shows side effect like
A. Diarrhea
B. Heart burn
C. Bleeding
D. All
Correct : A. Diarrhea
61. Ephedra interacts with Dexamethasone to cause
A. Increase metabolism of drugs
B. Decrease metabolism of drugs
C. Increase absorption of drugs
D. Decrease absorption of drugs
Correct : A. Increase metabolism of drugs
62. Pepper should be avoided in
A. Diabetes
B. Pregnancy
C. Surgey
D. All
Correct : D. All
63. Ginseng should be avoided in
A. Diabetes
B. Cancer
C. Upcoming surgey
D. All
Correct : D. All
64. Ginko should not be used in combination with
A. NSAIDS
B. ACE inhibitors
C. Calcium channel blocker
D. Morphin
Correct : A. NSAIDS
65. Kava-Kava when used in combination with MAO produces
A. Additive effect
B. Antagonistic effect
C. Agonist effect
D. None
Correct : A. Additive effect
66. Excipients are
A. Active ingredients
B. Non active
C. Mixtures
D. Highly contaminated
Correct : B. Non active
67. Indigoids are
A. Natural dyes
B. Synthetic dyes
C. Coal tar dyes
D. None
Correct : A. Natural dyes
68. Pyridine based dyes includes
A. Berberine
B. Flurescin
C. Indigoids
D. Turmeric
Correct : A. Berberine
69. Cinnabar is
A. Yellow pigment
B. Red pigment
C. Green pigment
D. None
Correct : B. Red pigment
70. Azurite is
A. Yellow pigment
B. Red pigment
C. Green pigment
D. Blue pigment
Correct : D. Blue pigment
71. Stevia is an example of
A. Colorant
B. Binder
C. Sweetener
D. Thickening agent
Correct : C. Sweetener
72. Natural binder is
A. Starch
B. Gum Acacia
C. Okro gum
D. All
Correct : D. All
73. Most commonly used natural diluents is
A. Lactose
B. Methyl cellulose
C. Corn starch
D. Talc
Correct : A. Lactose
74. …………….. is a viscosity builder.
A. Lactose
B. Methyl cellulose
C. Corn starch
D. Gelatin
Correct : C. Corn starch
75. …………….is a natural disintegrant.
A. Modified starch
B. Gelatin
C. Lactose
D. Sucrose
Correct : A. Modified starch
76. Flavours and perfumes are
A. Oils
B. Volatile oils
C. Essential oils
D. Liquids
Correct : C. Essential oils
77. Cationic dyes are also known as
A. Acid dyes
B. Basic dyes
C. Dispence dyes
D. Vat dyes
Correct : B. Basic dyes
78. Traditional herbal formulation include
A. syrups
B. Tablets
C. mixtures
D. All
Correct : D. All
79. Phytosomes are prepared by
A. Antisolvent precipitation method
B. Rotatory evaluation method
C. Solvent evaporation method
D. Any one of the above
Correct : D. Any one of the above
80. Evaluation of the phytosomes is done by
A. Chromatography
B. DSC
C. Angle of repose
D. None
Correct : B. DSC
81. Novel dosage form include
A. Liposomes
B. Phytosomes
C. Neosomes
D. All
Correct : D. All
82. Syrups are prepared by
A. Solution with heating
B. Agitation without heating
C. Both a and b
D. None
Correct : C. Both a and b
83. Evaluation of drugs include
A. Microscopy
B. Macroscopy
C. Chemical reaction
D. All
Correct : D. All
84. Contamination involves
A. Impurities
B. Residues
C. Extracts
D. Infusions
Correct : A. Impurities
85. Full form of POP is
A. Persistent organic powder
B. Persistent organic pollution
C. Persistent organic pollutants
D. Persistent organic purifier
Correct : C. Persistent organic pollutants
86. Microbial toxins includes
A. Mycotoxins
B. Endotoxins
C. Both a and b
D. None
Correct : C. Both a and b
87. Full form of ADI is
A. Acceptable diet intake
B. Acceptable daily intake
C. Acceptable daily intake
D. Acceptable diet
Correct : B. Acceptable daily intake
88. MDI means
A. Mean daily interaction
B. Mean daily intake
C. Mean diet intake
D. Mean diet interaction
Correct : B. Mean daily intake
89. Evaluation means
A. Determination of quality and purity of drug
B. To confirm identity of drugs
C. To detect adulteration
D. All of above
Correct : D. All of above
90. TI means
A. Tolerance intake
B. Tolerable intake
C. Total intake
D. Tolerable interaction
Correct : B. Tolerable intake
91. API means
A. Active Pharmaceutical incorporation
B. Active Pharmaceutical intake
C. Active Pharmaceutical ingredient
D. Active Pharmaceutical interaction
Correct : C. Active Pharmaceutical ingredient
92. Stress testing is done
A. To determine stability
B. To determine shelf life
C. To establish degradation pathway
D. None
Correct : C. To establish degradation pathway
93. IPR means
A. Indian Pharmaceutical Research
B. International Property Rights
C. Indian Pharmacy Rights
D. Intellectual Property Rights
Correct : D. Intellectual Property Rights
94. Biopiracy means
A. Unethical exploitation of natural resources
B. Ethical use of natural resources
C. Experimentation
D. Innovation and discovery
Correct : A. Unethical exploitation of natural resources
95. PBR
A. Plant Breeder‟s Right
B. Plant Breeding Right
C. Plant Breeding Rice
D. Plant Based right
Correct : A. Plant Breeder‟s Right
96. Traditional knowledge refers to
A. knowledge gathered by population
B. Tested over long period of time
C. Well adapted to local culture
D. All
Correct : D. All
97. Forest act provides framework for
A. Documentation
B. Testing
C. Identification
D. None
Correct : A. Documentation
98. DTAB means
A. Drug technical Admission Board
B. Drug Technical Advisory Board
C. Drug Technical Adverse Board
D. Drug Technical Advice Board
Correct : B. Drug Technical Advisory Board
99. Proceeding of DTAB should be approved with in
A. 20 days
B. 30 days
C. 35 days
D. 40 days
Correct : C. 35 days
100. DCC means
A. Drug Consultative committee
B. Drug Control Committee
C. Drug Control Case
D. Drug Consultative Case
Correct : A. Drug Consultative committee