MCQ in herbal drug technology unit- 2 (Quiz -1) Pharmacognosy

 

PHARMACOGNOSY MCQ (Quiz-1)  

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS

T. Y. B.PHARM (UNIT - 2) SEM-VI 

AS PER PCI SYLLABUS

1.Kumari is common name for

  A) digitalis  
B) Senna pod
C) Rhubard
D) Aloe

... Answer is : D) Kumari is common name for Aloe.

2. The dried female insect Coccus cacti are the official source of:

A) Honey
B) Cochineal
C) Cantharides
D) Shellac

... Answer is : B) The dried female insect Coccus cacti are the official source of Cochineal.

3. In herbal medicine, garlic is used most commonly as what?

A) Seasoning
B) Treatment For Insomnia
C) Antibacterial
D) Weight Reduction Tool

... Answer is : C) Antibacterial.

4. Which of the following is a natural antioxidant.

A) Vitamin E
B) Vitamin C
C) Alpha lipoic acid
D) All of the above

... Answer is : D) All of the above

5.Phytosterols are useful in

A) Inhibit absorption of cholesterol
B) lowering LDL levels
C) Improves serum lIpid profile
D) All of the above

... Answer is : D) Phytosterols are useful in (D) All of the above

6. Spirolena is another name of .

A) Cyanobacteria
B) Bacteria
C) Virus
D) Fungi

... Answer is : A) Spirolena is another name of Cyanobacteria.

7. Nutraceutical products are divided into……………categories.

A) Two
B) Three
C) Four
D) One

... Answer is : A)
Nutraceutical products are divided into Two categories.

8. Which of the following Nutraceutical is used in the treatment of cancer

A) Garlic
B) Green tea
C) Ginseng
D) All of the above

... Answer is : D)
All of the above

9. Which minerals are useful in Diabetes as nutraceutiacals?

A) Magnesium
B) Vanadium
C) Chromium
D) All of the above

... Answer is : D) All of the above

10.Asavas are medicinal preparations made by

A) Soaking the drug in paste form
B) Soaking the drug in emulsion form
C) Soaking the drug in decoction form
D) Soaking the drug in powder form

... Answer is : C) Soaking the drug in decoction form