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1. “Kumari‟ is common name for
A. Aloe
B. Rhubard
C. Senna pod
D. None of them
Ans: A
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
Ans: A
3. The dried female insect Coccus cacti are the official source of:
A. ShellaC
B. Honey
C. Cochineal
D. Cantharides
Ans: C
4. In herbal medicine, garlic is used most commonly as what?
A. Antibacterial
B. Treatment For Insomnia
C. Weight Reduction Tool
D. Seasoning
Ans: A
5. The word herb is derived from
A. Herbarium
B. Herba
C. Herbaum
D. Harba
Ans: B
6. Phytochemicals are of……. types.
A. One
B. Three
C. Two
D. Four
Ans: C
7. The randomize approach is
A. Without any criteria
B. Based on field observation
C. With criteria
D. None
Ans: A
8. Identification test includes
A. Macroscopic character
B. Chemical reaction
C. Microscopic character
D. All
Ans: D
11. The study of use of medicinal plants are known as
A. Herbarium
B. Pharmacognosy
C. Herbalism
D. None
Ans: C
12. Herbs are defined as plants with
A. Aromatic property
B. Flavouring properties
C. Medicinal properties
D. All
Ans: D
13. Macroscopic methods includes
A. Shape and size
B. Total Ash value
C. Cellular structure
D. Water solubility
Ans: A
14. Organic farming means
A. Not to use pesticides
B. Used organic fertilizers
C. To optimize productivity
D. All
Ans: D
9. Processing of herbal raw materials include
A. Primary processing
B. Specific processing
C. Drawing
D. All
Ans: D
10. Molecular markers means
A. Biochemical constituent
B. Secondary metabolites
C. Primary metabolites
D. All
Ans: D
10. Herbal drug preparations are prepared by
A. Decoction
B. Infusion
C. Maceration
D. All
Ans: D
11. The study of use of medicinal plants are known as
A. Herbarium
B. Pharmacognosy
C. Herbalism
D. None
Ans: C
12. Herbs are defined as plants with
A. Aromatic property
B. Flavouring properties
C. Medicinal properties
D. All
Ans: D
13. Macroscopic methods includes
A. Shape and size
B. Total Ash value
C. Cellular structure
D. Water solubility
Ans: A
14. Organic farming means
A. Not to use pesticides
B. Used organic fertilizers
C. To optimize productivity
D. All
Ans: D
15. Beneficial insects are
A. Lady bugs
B. Mice
C. Snake
D. Ants
Ans: A
16. Example of cover crop is
A. Maize
B. Sugar cane
C. Clover
D. None
Ans: C
17. Undesired plants in the field are known as
A. Pests
B. Weeds
C. Cover crops
D. Buffers
Ans: B
18. What is fullform of PIP?
A. Plant incorporated pesticides
B. Plant incorporated pollutant
C. Plant incorporated protectants
D. None
Ans: C
19. Pheromones are an example of
A. Biochemical pesticides
B. Microbial pesticides
C. PIP
D None
Ans: A
20. Advantages of biopesticides are
A. Natural
B. Less toxic
C. Effective in small concentration
D. All
Ans: D
21. Crop rotation helps in
A. Reload of the soil
B. Provide nutrients to the soil
C. Disrupts the weeds
D. All
Ans: D
22. There are……. Types of Vedas
A. One
B. Two
C. Three
D. Four
Ans: D
23. The first having the concept of Ayurveda is
A. Atherveda
B. Charka Samhita
C. Sushruta Samhita
D. All
Ans: B
24. Ayurvedic literature which aimed on surgery is
A. Atherveda
B. Charka Samhita
C. Sushruta Samhita
D. All
Ans: C
25. Agni regulates
A. Movement of the body
B. Digestion and metabolism
C. space with in the body
D. None
Ans: B
26. According to Ayurveda there are ………..stages of disease.
A. Two
B. Four
C. Five
D. Six
Ans: D
27. Siddha system of medicine originate from
A. Tamil culture
B. Bengali culture
C. Punjabi culture
D. North east culture
Ans: A
28. Kaya karpam is also known as
A. Oncology
B. Nephrology
C. Microbiology
D. Gerontology
Ans: D
29. Unani system was originated from
A. Greece
B. Iran
C. India
D. China
Ans: A
30. Homeopathy system of medicines is based on the principle of
A. Law of similar
B. Minimum dose
C. Totality of symptoms
D. All
Ans: D
31. Classical ayurvedic formulation includes
A. Ark
B. Bhasma
C. Churna
D. All
Ans: D
32. Powder made by calcification is also known as
A. Churna
B. Bhasma
C. Pak
D. Ghrita
Ans: B
33. Herbal granules use in ayurveda
A. Churna
B. Pak
C. Bhasma
D. Ghrita
Ans: B
34. Vati is another name of
A. Resins
B. Oils
C. Powders
D. Tablets
Ans: D
35. Arista is a
A. Fermented decoction
B. Fermented infusion
C. Decoction
D. Herbal mineral medicine
Ans: A
36. Standardization of Asava includes following parameters
A. Organoleptic parameters
B. Chemical Parameters
C. Physical Parameters
D. All
Ans: A
37. Lehvam is also known as
A. Arista
B. Asava
C. Avaleha
D. None
Ans: C
38. Shodhna is another name of
A. Distillation
B. Maceration
C. Filtration
D. Purification
Ans: D
39 Ark contains
A. Herbal juices
B. Powder drugs
C. Medicated butter
D. Distillates of herbs
Ans: D
40. According to Unani system of medicine, human body is made up of
A. Five
B. Six
C. Seven
D. Four
Ans: C
41. There are…………..essential temperaments.
A. One
B. Two
C. Three
D. Four
Ans: D
42. Nutraceutical products are divided into……………categories.
A. One
B. Two
C. Three
D. Four
Ans: B
43. Which of the following is natural occurring antioxidant.
A. Vitamin C
B. Vitamin E
C. Alpha lipoic acid
D. All
Ans: D
44. Phytosterols are useful in
A. Lower LDL levels
B. Improve serum lipid profile
C. Inhibit absorption of cholesterol
D. All
Ans: A
45. Spirulina is another name of
A. Bacteria
B. Fungi
C. Alkaloids
D. Cynobacterium
Ans: D
46. Omega-3 fatty acid is useful in
A. Lower the inflammation
B. Cause vasodilation
C. Lower platelet aggregation
D. All
Ans: D
47. Which of the following Nutraceutical is used in the treatment of cancer
A. Green tea
B. Garlic
C. Ginseng
D. All
Ans: A
48. Alfalafa is useful in
A. Prevent cancer
B. Help in digestion
C. Reduce weight
D. None
Ans: A
49. Ginger is useful in
A. Prevent cancer
B. Help in digestion
C. Reduce Cholesterol
D. All
Ans: D
50. Another name of fenugreek is
A. Methi
B. Garlic
C. Saffron
D. None
Ans: A
51. Chicory is another name of
A. Horse Weed
B. Garlic
C. Saffron
D. None
Ans: A
52. Health benefits of Spirulina are
A. Reduce cholesterol
B. Prevent cancer
C. Treat allergy
D. All
Ans: D
53. Ashwagandha is useful in treatment of
A. Blood sugar
B. Cancer
C. Stress management
D. All
Ans: D
54. Herb- Drug interations are of ………….types.
A. One
B. Two
C. Three
D. Four
Ans: B
55. Ephedra interact with
A. Warferin
B. Caffeine
C. Aspirin
D. Antideppressant
Ans: B
56. St. John‟s Wort interacts with
A. Sedative
B. Sleeping piils
C. Aspirin
D. Antidepressant
Ans: D
57. Hypercium interaction are due to stimulation of
A. Cyt-P450
B. MAO
C. COMT
D.None
Ans: A
58. Hypercium interacts with warferin and produces
A. Decrease in anticoagulant effect
B. Increase in anticoagulants effect
C. Bothe a and b
D. None
Ans: A
59. kava-Kava interactions are due to inhibition of
A. Cyt. P-450
B. MAO
C. COMT
D. None
Ans: A
60. Garlic shows side effect like
A. Diarrhea
B. Heart burn
C. Bleeding
D. All
Ans: A
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
Ans: A
62. Pepper should be avoided in
A. Diabetes
B. Pregnancy
C. Surgery
D. All
Ans: D
63. Ginseng should be avoided in
A. Diabetes
B. Cancer
C. Upcoming surgery
D. All
Ans: D
64. Ginko should not be used in combination with
A. NSAIDS
B. ACE inhibitors
C. Calcium channel blocker
D. Morphin
Ans: A
65. Kava-Kava when used in combination with MAO produces
A. Additive effect
B. Antagonistic effect
C. Agonist effect
D. None
Ans: A
66. Excipients are
A. Active ingredients
B. Non active
C. Mixtures
D. Highly contaminated
Ans: B
67. Indigoids are
A. Natural dyes
B. Synthetic dyes
C. Coal tar dyes
D. None
Ans: A
68. Pyridine based dyes includes
A. Berberine
B. Flurescin
C. Indigoids
D. Turmeric
Ans: A
69. Cinnabar is
A. Yellow pigment
B. Red pigment
C. Green pigment
D. None
Ans: B
70. Azurite is
A. Yellow pigment
B. Red pigment
C. Green pigment
D. Blue pigment
Ans: D
71. Stevia is an example of
A. Colorant
B. Binder
C. Sweetener
D. Thickening agent
Ans: C
72. Natural binder is
A. Starch
B. Gum Acacia
C. Okro gum
D. All
Ans: D
73. Most commonly used natural diluents is
A. Lactose
B. Methyl cellulose
C. Corn starch
D. Talc
Ans: A
74. …………….. is a viscosity builder.
A. Lactose
B. Methyl cellulose
C. Corn starch
D. Gelatin
Ans: C
75. …………….is a natural disintegrant.
A. Modified starch
B. Gelatin
C. Lactose
D. Sucrose
Ans: A
76. Flavours and perfumes are
A. Oils
B. Volatile oils
C. Essential oils
D. Liquids
Ans: C
77. Cationic dyes are also known as
A. Acid dyes
B. Basic dyes
C. Dispence dyes
D. Vat dyes
Ans: B
78. Traditional herbal formulation include
A. syrups
B. Tablets
C. mixtures
D. All
Ans: D
79. Phytosomes are prepared by
A. Antisolvent precipitation method
B. Rotatory evaluation method
C. Solvent evaporation method
D. Any one of the above
Ans: D
80. Evaluation of the phytosomes is done by
A. Chromatography
B. DSC
C. Angle of repose
D. None
Ans: B
81. Novel dosage form include
A. Liposomes
B. Phytosomes
C. Neosomes
D. All
Ans: D
82. Syrups are prepared by
A. Solution with heating
B. Agitation without heating
C. Both a and b
D. None
Ans: C
83. Evaluation of drugs include
A. Microscopy
B. Macroscopy
C. Chemical reaction
D. All
Ans: D
84. Contamination involves
A. Impurities
B. Residues
C. Extracts
D. Infusions
Ans: A
85. Full form of POP is
A. Persistent organic powder
B. Persistent organic pollution
C. Persistent organic pollutants
D. Persistent organic purifier
Ans: C
86. Microbial toxins includes
A. MycotoxinsB. Endotoxins
C. Both a and b
D. None
Ans: C
87. Full form of ADI is
A. Acceptable diet intake
B. Acceptable daily intake
C. Acceptable daily intake
D. Acceptable diet
Ans: B
88. MDI means
A. Mean daily interaction
B. Mean daily intake
C. Mean diet intake
D. Mean diet interaction
Ans: B
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
Ans: D
90. TI means
A. Tolerance intake
B. Tolerable intake
C. Total intake
D. Tolerable interaction
Ans: B
91. API means
A. Active Pharmaceutical incorporation
B. Active Pharmaceutical intake
C. Active Pharmaceutical ingredient
D. Active Pharmaceutical interaction
Ans: C
92. Stress testing is done
A. To determine stability
B. To determine shelf life
C. To establish degradation pathway
D. None
Ans: C
93. IPR means
A. Indian Pharmaceutical Research
B. International Property Rights
C. Indian Pharmacy Rights
D. Intellectual Property Rights
Ans: D
94. Biopiracy means
A. Unethical exploitation of natural resources
B. Ethical use of natural resources
C. Experimentation
D. Innovation and discovery
Ans: A
95. PBR
A. Plant Breeder‟s Right
B. Plant Breeding Right
C. Plant Breeding Rice
D. Plant Based right
Ans: A
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
Ans: D
97. Forest act provides framework for
A. Documentation
B. Testing
C. Identification
D. None
Ans: A
98. DTAB means
A. Drug technical Admission Board
B. Drug Technical Advisory Board
C. Drug Technical Adverse Board
D. Drug Technical Advice Board
Ans: B
99. Proceeding of DTAB should be approved with in
A. 20 days
B. 30 days
C. 35 days
D. 40 days
Ans: C
100. DCC means
A. Drug Consultative committee
B. Drug Control Committee
C. Drug Control Case
D. Drug Consultative Case
Ans: A
101. Schedule Z refers for
A. Drug and Cosmetic Act
B. Homeopathy Act
C. Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act
D. Labour Act
Ans: A
102. DCC belong to
A. Ayurvedic System
B. Unani System
C. Siddha System
D. Ayurvedic, siddha and Unani System
Ans: D
103. Drugs and Cosmetics Act came in
A. 1941
B.1940
C. 1942
D. 1943
Ans: B
104. CDSCO means
A. Central Drug Standard Control Office
B. Central Drug Standard Control Organization
C. Central Drug Standard Committee Organization
D. Central Drug Standard Committee Office
Ans: B
105. GMP means
A. Good Manufacturing Procedure
B. Good Manufacturing Practices
C. Good Manufacturing Personal
D. None
Ans: B
106. Components of GMP includes
A. Training staff
B. Quality control of finished product
C. Quality control of raw material
D. All
Ans: D
107. GMP part I includes
A. General requirements
B. Warehousing area
C. Personnel
D. All
Ans: D
108. Consolidated Components of GMP includes
A. Quality Control
B. Sanitation
C. Premises
D. All
Ans: D
109. Quarantine includes
A. Storage of finished good
B. Storage of final products
C. Storage of raw materials
D. Destination of raw material
Ans: A
110. Part II of GMP includes
A. SOP‟s
B. Distribution
C. Medical services
D. None
Ans: A
111. There should be…………sq. feet area for quality control selection
A. 160
B. 150
C. 190
D. 200
Ans: B
112. Machinery required for manufacturing of medicines comes under
A. Part-1
B. Part-2
C. Both
D. None
Ans: B
113. Capsule requires
A. Pulveriser
B. Bhatti
C. Hot air oven
D. None
Ans: A
114. Kajal requires…………….for collection.
A. Earthen lamps
B. Bhatti
C. Tube filling machine
D. Spatula
Ans: A
115. Primary processing includes
A. Garbling
B. Washing
C. Drying
D. All
Ans: D
116. Secondary processing steps includes
A. Roasting
B. Boiling
C. Steaming
D. All
Ans: D
117. Special processing which is used to treat selected herb
A. To reduce toxicity
B. To modify their therapeutic activity
C. Improve the purity
D. All
Ans: D
118. Which of following is an organic farming practice that helps to maintain soil health?
A. Crop rotation
B. Monoculture
C. Synthetic fertilizer
D. Sewage sludge
Ans: A
119. Organic farming is important because
A. No harmful chemical is used
B. It increases soil structure
C. It is less harmful to environment
D. All of above
Ans: D
120. Living organism like Bacillus thuringiensis, which is used for?
A. To control caterpillar
B. Ladybugs
C. Paraditoids
D. All of above
Ans: A
121. Pyrenthrins derived from
A. Bacillus thuringiensis
B. Chrysanthemum cinerariifolium
C. Azdirachta indica
D. None
Ans: B
122. Along with the use of biopesticides, organic pest control also utilizes
A. Biological control
B. Cultural control
C. Genetic control
D. All
Ans: D
123. Physical method for pest control includes
A. Use of traps and catch them
B. Low temperature
C. Crop rotation
D. Pesticides
Ans: B
124. Biopesticides includes
A. Biofungicides
B. Bioherbicides
C. Bioinsecticides
D. All of above
Ans: D
125. Trichoderma is an example
A. Biofungicides
B. Bioherbicides
C. Bioinsecticides
D. NoneAns: A
126. Which of the following is the closest English translation of the Sanskrit word “Ayurveda”?
A. Gain of Wheat
B. Wind in the tree
C. science of Life
D. Water on knee
Ans: C
127. Ayurveda recognises five essential elements of nature. Air, earth, fire and water are four of them;which is the fifth element?
A. Metal
B. Oil
C. Space
D. Mind
Ans: C
128. Each of the five essential Ayurvedic elements can be paired up with another to form one of three“biological humours”, or doshas, that affect all aspects of the human mind and body. Which of thefollowing is NOT one of the three doshas?
A. Vatta
B. Pitta
C. Kapha
D. Mind
Ans: D
129. The ayurvedic classification system of physiological components of human beings, vaata, pitha kaba,is also followed in
A. Naturropathy
B. Yoga
C Unani
D. Siddha
Ans: D
130. Who introduced the Unani system of medicine to India?
A. Chinese
B. Japanese
C. Portuguese
D. Arabs
Ans: D
131. What the does the Arabic term “Yunani” mean?
A. Unique
B. Greek
C. European
D. Youth
Ans: B
132. The Unani system of medicine is based on the teachings of
A. Galileo
B. Theodotus
C. Hippocrates
D. Herophilos
Ans: C
133. Out of the three basic doshas in Ayurveda, the pitta dosha is linked to which one of the following fiveclassical elements?
A. FireB. Air
C. Space
D. Earth
Ans: A
134. TriGunas are
A. Satva, Rajas & Tamas
B. Satva, vatta & Rajas
C. Tamas, Kapha & Prithvi
D. None
Ans: A
135. Mamsa Dhatu means
A. Bone tissue
B. Adipose tissue
C. Muscle tissue
D. Bone marrow tissue
Ans: C
136. Which Dhatu supports the Asthi Dhatu?
A. Mamsa Dhatu
B. Meda Dhatu
C. Majja Dhatu
D. None
Ans: B
137. Mamsa Dhatu supports which Dhatu?
A. Meda Dhatu
B. Majja Dhatu
C. Rasa Dhatu
D. Rakta Dhatu
Ans: A
138. Various waste products of food known as………..
A. Malas
B. Purisa
C. Mutra
D. Sveda
Ans: A
139. According to ayurveda there are………….types of Agni in the body.
A. Thirteen
B. Eleven
C. Fifteen
D. Seven
Ans: A
140. Which following Agni is most important in our body?
A. Bhutagni
B. Dhatwagni
C. Jatharagni
D. None
Ans: C
141. In siddha system of medicine sense organs are known as…………..
A. Pori
B. Pulan
C. Nilam
D. Aagayam
Ans: A
142. In siddha system of medicine function of sense organs are known as…………..
A. Pori
B. Pulan
C. Nilam
D. Aagayam
Ans: B
143. In normal condition, the ratio between Vaadham, Pitham and Kabham
A. 4:2:1
B. 2:4:1
C.1:2:4
D. None
Ans: A
144. In siddha system Air relate to which organ?
A. Nose
B. Ear
C. Skin
D. Eyes
Ans: C
145. In siddha system of medicine Kaaya Karpam involve studies of
A. Mooligai Karpam
B. Thatu and Seeva Karpam
C. Yoga Karpam
D. All
Ans: D
146. In siddha system of medicine Mooligai Karpam means
A. Deals with drug of plant origin
B. Deals with minerals and animal products
C. Deals with yoga
D. All
Ans: A
147. In siddha system of medicine Thatu and Seeva Karpam means
A. Deals with drug of plant origin
B. Deals with minerals and animal products
C. Deals with yoga
D. All
Ans: B
148. In siddha system of medicine, approach to disease called……..
A. Noi naadal
B. Noi mudal naadal
C. Kaya Karpam
D. None
Ans: A
149. In siddha system of medicine, determination of etiology of the disease called………
A. Noi naadal
B. Noi mudal naadal
C. Kaya Karpam
D. None
Ans: B
150. In siddha system of medicine consists of eight criteria for physical examination is called…..
A. Noi naadal
B. Noi mudal naadal
C. Envagi thervu
D. None
Ans: C
151. Unani medicine is characterized by the work of its practitioners also known as……….
A. Hakims
B. Tantrik
C. Both A and B
D. None
Ans: A
152. According to Unani medicine human body contains………..elements.
A. Five
B. Six
C. Four
D. Three
Ans: C
153. In Unani system of medicine mizaj means
A. Temperament
B. Elements
C. Humours
D. Organs
Ans: A
154. According to Unani system of medicine there are…………temperaments
A. Four
B. Five
C. Three
D. Six
Ans: A
155. In Unani system of medicine Akhalat means
A. Temperament
B. Elements
C. Bodily Humours
D. Organs
Ans: C
156. In Unani system of medicine, liquefied part of body which are
A. Dam
B. Balgham
C. Safra
D. All
Ans: D
157. In Unani system of medicine, treatment is base
on……………
A. Temperament and humors
B. Humors and Elements
C. Organs and Humors
D. Temperaments and Elements
Ans: A
158. In Unani system of medicine, treatment can be done by
A. Diettherapy
B. Regimental therapy
C. Pharmacotherapy
D. All
Ans: D
159. Unani system of medicinehas laid down ………… essentials pre-requisites for the maintenance of health and prevention of disease.
A. Five
B. Six
C. Seven
D. Four
Ans: B
160. Homeopathy system of medicine first appeared in…………
A. 1907
B. 1807
C. 1870
D. 1780
Ans: B
161. Who is the father of Homeopathy system of medicine?
A. Samuael Hahnemann
B. Hippocratus
C. Thiodotus
D. Charak
Ans: A
162. Fundamental principle of Homeopathy system of medicine involve
A. The law of similarity
B. The minimum dose
C. The totality of symptoms
D. All
Ans: D
163. Which minerals are useful in Diabetes as nutraceutiacals?
A. Vanadium
B. Chromium
C. Magnesium
D. All
Ans: D
164. Asavas are medicinal preparations made by
A. Soaking the drug in powder form
B. Soaking the drug in decoction form
C. Soaking the drug in paste form
D. Soaking the drug in emulsion form
Ans: B
165. Asavas and Aristas are fermented
A. For removal of alcohol
B. For liberation of alcohol
C. For removal of water
D. For liberation of water
Ans: B
166. Prekshepaka Dravya are
A. Fermentation destroyer
B. Fermentation initiators
C. Fermentation terminators
D. None of the above
Ans: B
167. Lehas are
A. Solid preparations
B. Liquid preparation
C. Semisolid preparations
D. Emulsified preparations
Ans: C
168. Gutikas are
A. Solid preparations
B. Liquid preparations
C. Semisolid preparations
D. Emulsified preparations
Ans: C
169. Tridosha exists in
A. Chinese system of medicine
B. Ayurveda
C. Unani system of medicine
D. Siddha system of medicine
Ans: B
170. Hypothesis of ayurveda
A. Composed of 5 basic elements
B. Composed of 3 basic elements
C. Composed of 7 basic elements
D. Composed of 6 basic elements
Ans: A
171. Ayurveda is an,
A. Chinese system of medicine
B. Siddha system of medicine
C. Unani system of medicine
D. Indian system of medicine
Ans: D
172. Tridoshas are
A. Vata, pitta, kapha
B. Vata, rasa, rakta
C. Pitta, meda, majja
D. Mamsa, rasa, rakta
Ans: A
173. Hippocratic theory is composed of,
A. 4 humours
B. 3 humours
C. 5 humours
D. 6 humours
Ans: A
174. Unani system of medicine is based on,
A. Hippocratic theory
B. Three basic elemental theory
C. Yin & yang theory
D. Five basic elemental theory
Ans: A
175. Lycopene is present in
A. Tomatoes
B. Papayas
C. Watermelon
D. All
Ans: D
176. Diallylic thioulfate also known as
A. Allinin
B. Allicin
C. Allicinin
D. None
Ans: B
177. Carnitine used as nutraceutical food in
A. Cardiovascular disease
B. Cancer
C. Irritable bowel syndrome
D. All
Ans: A
178. Garlic use as Nutraceutical food in
A. Cardiovascular disease
B. Cancer
C. Irritable bowel syndrome
D. All
Ans: D
179. Luvangetin, a pyrocoumarin isolate from ………..
A. Panax notoginseng
B. Aegle marmelos
C. Allium sativum
D. Curcuma long
Ans: B
180. The synonym of Alfa alfa
A. Purple medic
B. Horse weed
C. Greek hay
D. Winter cherry
Ans: A
181.Which plan is known as “father of all foods”?
A. Alfa alfa
B. Chicory
C. Ashwagadha
D. Amla
Ans: A
182. Horse weed‟s biological name is………..
A. Chicorium intybus
B. Medicago sativa
C. Trigonella foenum-graceum
D. None
Ans: A
183. Which root of plant is used in coffee substitute?
A. Alfa alfa
B. Chicory
C. Ashwagadha
D. Amla
Ans: A
184. Inulin phytochemical present in
A. Chicorium intybus
B. Medicago sativa
C. Trigonella foenum-graceum
D. None
Ans: A
185. When garlic is chopped or crushed……….enzyme
activated.
A. Allinase
B. Allicinase
C. ellinase
D. Allininase
Ans: A
186. During crushed or chopped of garlic……..produced.
A. Allicin from alliin
B. Allicinin from alliin
C. Alliin from allicin
D. All
Ans: A
187. Garlic has been effective aggainst
A. Gram positive
B. Gram negative
C. Acid-fast bacteria
D. All
Ans: D
188. Indian gooseberry is synonym of
A. Blueberries
B. Strawberries
C. Amla
D. None
Ans: C
189. Indian ginseng is………..
A. Ginseng
B. Ashwagandha
C. Sarpgandha
D. Chicory
Ans: B
190. Synonym of Ashwagandh
A. Indian ginseng
B. Poison gooseberry
C. Winter cherry
D. All
Ans: D
191. Glycerin is used in skin care products as
(a) Toner
(b) Cleansing agent
(c) Moisturizing agent
(d) Sweetening agent
Ans c
192. The commonly used natural antioxidant in herbal cosmetics is
(a) Butylated Hydroxyanisole
(b) Butylated Hydroxytoluene
(c) Vitamin C
(d) None
Ans c
193. Which of the following major side effects can be cause due to application of synthetic antioxidants and other synthetic ingredients in Skin care cosmetics?
(a) Skin cancer
(b) Skin irritation
(c) Allergy
(d) All
Ans d
194. In skin care cosmetics, coconut oil used as excellent
(a) Toner
(b) Cleansing agent
(c) Moisturizing agent
(d) All
Ans c
195. Which of the following statement is correct for waxes used in cosmetics?
(a) Waxes are complex mixtures of alcohols, fatty acids and esters.
(b) Generally, waxes have protecting, film-forming, emollient and thickening effects
(c) They provide stability of cosmetic products and enhance their viscosity and consistancy
(d) All
Ans d
196. The primary component of beeswax are
(a) Esters (more than 70%)
(b) Alcohols
(c) Ether
(d) Phenols
Ans a
197. Which one of the following wax contains higher percentage of esters?
(a) Carnauba wax
(b) Candelilla wax
(c) Beeswax
(d) All
Ans a
198. Natural gums are used in herbal cosmetics as
(a) Protective agent
(b) Thickening agent
(c) Cleansing agent
(d) Moisturizing agent
Ans b
199. Which one constituent is responsible for coloring property of saffron?
(a) Picrocrocin
(b) Crocin
(C) kaempherol
(d) All
Ans b
200. Cosmetics are substances that are used to enhance
(a) Odor of human body.
(b) Appearance of human body.
(c) Both of the above
(d) None of the above
Ans c
201. Which of the following statement is correct for natural binders
(a) Impart cohesive qualities to the powdered materials.
(b) Improve the free-flowing qualities by the formation of granules of desired size and hardness.
(c) To impart plasticity
(d) All
Ans d
202. Gum Arabic is a complex mixture of
(a) glycoproteins and polysaccharides
(b) Hydroxy proline and Isoleucine
(c) fixed oils and volatile oils
(d) None of the above
Ans a
203. Which of the following is natural binding agent
(a) Gelatin
(b) Ferula gummosa boiss
(c) Gum olibanum
(d) All
Ans d
204. Natural diluents have the following properties
(a) To adjust weight of tablet as per die capacity
(b) To enhance flow property
(c) Both of the above
(d)None of the above
Ans c
205. ……is a viscosity builder.
(a) Lactose
(b) Methyl cellulose
(c) Corn starch
(d) Gelatin
Ans c
206. Which of the following statement is correct for natural disintegrant
(a) Disintegrating agents can be added before or after the wet granulation stage.
(b) If the disintegrating agent is added before granulation the particles will be finer.
(c) If the disintegrating agent is added after granulation this improves disaggregation.
(d) All
Ans D
207. Henna consist of major category of compounds has been used as natural dye.
(a) Naphthoquinones
(b) Flavonoids, Quinonoids
(c) Alkaloids
(d) Anthraquinone.
Ans b
208. Which one is the example of non nutritive sweeteners
(a) Saccharin
(b) Stevioside
(c) Glycyrrhizin
(d) Neohesperidin.
Ans a
209. Sandal wood oil obtained by steam distillation of heartwood of
(a) Rosa gallica
(b) Santalum album
(c) Citrus limonis
(d) Elettaria cardamomum
Ans b
210. The chemical constituents of orange oil is
(a) Cineol
(b) Geraniol
(c) Limonene
(d) terpeneol
Ans c