Herbal Drug Technology Mcqs

MCQ TEST SET – I (HERBAL DRUG TECHNOLOGY)
B.PHARM 8TH SEM. DT. 26/6/2020 FULL MARKS - 20

EACH QUESTION CARRIES ONE MARK
1. ----------------------------- of the majority of herbal medicines are mostly based on traditional

knowledge and clinical experience.
a) active constituents b) marker compounds c) activity d) efficacy & toxicity
2. Botanical supplements containing toxic constituents like --------------------- do occasionally
cause adverse reactions
a) alkaloids b) glycosides c) carcinogens d) cardiac glycosides
3. Consumption of Aloevera extract (aloe latex) for longer period can cause ------------- in our
body
a) paralysis b) electrolyte imbalance c) vitamin deficiency d) cardiac failure
4. The alkaloid ---------------------- contained in ephedra herb can cause serious toxic reactions
ranging from liver damage to severe high blood pressure and heart problems.
a) morphine b) codeine c) ephedrine d) pethidine
5. Ginseng has been reported to cause ----------------------------------------------- as side effects.
a) hypotension & mastalgia b) hypertension & mastalgia c) hypertension & arthritis
d) hypotension & cardiac arrest
6. CPA stands for ----------------------------------------------
a) Cumulative Provision Act b) Consumer Privilege Act c) Consumer Protection Act
d) Consumer Provision Activities
7. FPO stands for ------------------------------------------------
a) Food Products Order b) Fire Provision Order c) Food Procurement Order
d) Fruit Products Order
8. EPA stands for -------------------------------------------------------
a) Employment Provision Act b) Environment Pollution Act c) Environment
Protection Act d) Employment & Personnel Act
9. BIS stands for -------------------------------------------
a) Barcode information standards b) Bureau of Indian Standards c) British Intellectual
Academy d) Bureau of International Standards
10. FSSA stands for ------------------------------------------------------
a) Food Standards and Safety Act b) Food Safety and Security Act c) Food Safety and
Standards Act d) Food Securities and Safety Act
11. The natural components like lycopene in tomatoes, omega-3 fatty acids in salmon and
saponins in soy do have ----------------------------- effects.
a) biological b) pharmaceutical c) nutraceutical d) anti-mutagenic
12. --------------------------------- from psyllium have been used for glucose control in diabetic
patients.
a) polysaccharides b) arabinose c) dietary fibers d) galacturonic acid
13. Saponins (found in peas, soybeans, some herbs, spinach, tomatoes, potatoes, alfalfa and
clover) contain ----------------- and --------------------------- activities.
a) analgesic and antipyretic b) analgesic and anti-mutagenic c) antitumor and anti-
mutagenic d) antitumor and antileprotic
14. Lutein (found in mangoes, corn, sweet potatoes, carrots, squash, tomatoes, etc.) is used
for the treatment of ---------------------------- .
a) digestive disorders b) visual disorders c) respiratory disorders d) arthritis
15. Cosmeceuticals are intended to improve the health and beauty of the ------------- .
a) skin b) eye c) hair d) face
16. ------------------------------- is excellent as a skin moisturizer and softener.
a) Palm oil b) Rose oil c) Coconut oil d) Arachis oil
17. --------------------------- is a potent fatty acid penetration enhancer.
a) Clove oil b) Olive oil c) Arachis oil d) Rose oil
18. --------------------- oil is used as anti-aging, revitalizing and rejuvenating agent.
a) mustard seed b) carrot seed c) peanut d) walnut
19. Lawsone isolated from the leaves of Henna has shown significant ------------------- effect.
a) analgesic b) anticancer c) anti-arthritic d) antibiotic
20. A blend of glucomannan, chitosan, fenugreek, G sylvestre, and vitamin C in the dietary
supplement significantly reduces ------------------ .
a) obesity b) hypertension c) body temperature d) vision power
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MCQ TEST SET – III (HERBAL DRUG TECHNOLOGY)
EACH QUESTION CARRIES ONE MARK
1. Patent application can be filed in India by
a) True and First Inventor
b) Assignee of the inventor
c) Legal representative of the inventor
d) All the above
2. If you file provisional specification, the complete specification is required to be filed within
a) 10 months
b) 12 months
c) 18th months
d) 24 months
3. Indian Patent system has
a) Pre-grant opposition
b) Post-grant opposition
c) Both (a) and (b)
d) None of the above
4. Pre-grant opposition can be filed by
a) Any person
b) Person interested
c) Both (a) and (b)
d) None
5. Patent of addition can be filed by
a) Inventor
b) Patentee
c) Both (a) and (b)
6. Which of these statements about the European Patent Convention is true?
a) It provides for a single patent covering all member states
b) It is an EU treaty
c) It sets up the European Patent Office, which deals with the granting and enforcement of European patents
d) It harmonises the patent laws of the member states
7. To apply for a patent, an inventor must:
a) File an application at a patent office which must comply with formal and technical requirements
b) Draft the full specification of the patent they seek, which cannot be later amended
c) Demonstrate that their invention works
d) State the date on which the invention was first "reduced to practice"
8. A patent will be invalid for lack of novelty if:
a) Products falling within the claim were sold to the public before the priority date
b) The process claimed was carried on commercially before the priority date
c) A description of the product (in the case of a product claim) was published before the priority date
d) A video describing how to make the product claimed was published on the internet prior to the priority
date
9. Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) protect the use of information and ideas that are of ;
a) Ethical value
b) Moral value
c) Social value
d) Commercial value
10. The term ‘Intellectual Property Rights’ covers

a) Copyrights
b) Know-how
c) Trade dress
d) All of the above
11. The following can not be exploited by assigning or by licensing the rights to others.
a) Patents
b) Designs
c) Trademark
d) All of the above
12. The following can be patented

a) Machine
b) Process
c) Composition of matter
d) All of the above
13. Trade mark

a) is represented graphically
b) is capable of distinguishing the goods or services of one person from those of others
c) may includes shapes of goods or combination of colours
d) All of the above
14. Symbol of Maharaja of Air India is

a) Copyright
b) Patent
c) Trademark
d) All of the above
15. The term “WIPO” stands for:-

a) World Investment policy organization
b) World intellectual property organization
c) Wildlife Investigation and Policing organization
d) World institute for Prevention of organized crime
16. Which of the following is an „intellectual property‟ as per IPR Laws in India.
a) Original literary work;
b) Industrial Design of Maruti800 car;
c) Trademark of Tata company
d) All the above
17. A company wishes to ensure that no one else can use their logo.
(a). Copy rights
(b). Trade mark
(c). Patent
(d). Industrial designs
18. A trademark is represented by several key characteristics. Which of the

following is one of them?
(a). A trademark identifies a product's origin
(b). Slogans are not covered under trademark law
(c). Trademarks are never an indicator of quality
(d). Trademarks are "shorthand" for retailers to use in determining pricing strategy
19. Which of the following statements is true?

(a). Trademark registrations can be renewed for an unlimited number of ten year periods
(b). Trademark law is intended to protect the owner‟s original work
(c). To qualify for federal protection, a mark must be distinctive and have a "secondary meaning."
(d). Surnames alone can be trademarked
20. Trademark law protects………

(a). Words, symbols or devices that differentiate goods or services from one another.
(b). Only brand names
(c). Names of specific people and places
(d). Inventions that feature some sort of utility function
21. Which of the following principles is applicable to trademarks?
(a). A trademark should be distinctive
(b). A trademark should be capabale of distinguishing goods or services
(c). A trademark should not cause confusion with previous trademarks
(d). A trademark should not be deceptive
22. A ________________ time period is given from Government for any opposition after receiving an
application for patenting.
a) one month b) three months c) six months d) one year
23. Validity of a patent for food and medicines and drugs produced by chemical processes is:
a) 5 Years period from the date of granting the patent
b) 5 Years period from the date of filing application
c) 10 Years period from the date of granting the patent
d) Unlimited period
24. Who can apply for Patents ?
a) By any person claiming to be the true and first inventor of the invention
b) By any person being the assignee of the person claiming to be the true and first inventor in respect of the
right to make such application
c) By legal representative of any diseased person who immediately before his death was entitled to make such
an application
d) All of the above
25. Which of the following are patentable natural products ?
a) Formulation of new composition or improved formulation is patented
b) Patent for new use of the herbal constituents
c) Modification or Synthesis of the natural compounds
d) All of the above
26. The principal law for patenting system in India is the_________________________
a) Patents Act, 1970
b) Patents Act, 1975
c) TRIPS Agreement, 1995
d) Patents Act, 2005
27. Which of the following are the basic requirements for any invention to be patentable ?
a) the subject matter of the invention must not be known before the date of patent filing
b) the feature of an invention that involve technical advancement as compared to existing knowledge or having
economic significance or both, that makes the invention not obvious to a person skilled in the art
c) the invention must be capable of being made or used in an industry
d) All of the above
28. Patents can be granted for;
a) Process
b) Product/composition
c) Porcess cum product
d) All of the above
29. In case of Herbals, Patents are not granted for;
a) those known already – documented, traditional knowledge
b) those occurring in nature
c) new use of a known substance
d) all of the above
30. In case of Herbals, Patents are granted for;
a) Processes that can give plants that give higher yields
b) Formulations that are novel
c) Processes that improve bioavailability
d) all of the above
31. What is copyright ?
a) protects commercial inventions
b) protects written or published works
c) protects designs
d) protects signs, symbols, logos, words or sounds that distinguish your products and services from those of
your competitors
32. India has been a World Trade Organisation (WTO) member since ___________
a) 1968
b) 1995
c) 2002
33. India’s trade mark laws consist of the 1999 Trade Marks Act and the Trade Marks Rules of _______ and
___________
a) 2000 and 2002
b) 2000 and 2002
c) 2002 and 2017
d) 2000 and 2017
34. A trade mark in India is valid for ___ years and can be renewed thereafter indefinitely for further ___
year periods.
a) 5, 5
b) 10, 5
c) 10, 10
d) 5, 10
35. Patent is granted when the invention is found to be_________________
a) new
b) contain an inventive step
c) capable of industrial application
d) all of the above
36. Advantages of owning patent would be:
a) You own the invention for a time period of 20 years
b) You can use it to build a business
c) You can completely sell the patent to other company
d) all of the above
37. The Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (TKDL) was established under CSIR and AYUSH for ;
a) the documents existing literature related to four Indian traditional medical knowledge systems –
Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha and Yoga
b) patent examiners with prior art information, in digitized format
c) for preventing the erroneous grant of patents, available in five international languages (English, German,
French, Japanese and Spanish)
d) all of the above
38. A geographical indication is another sort of IP right that can help to;
a) identify the source of goods
b) identify products as having characteristics associated with their place of origin
c) distinguish products based on traditional medical knowledge specific to a location
d) all of the above
39. IP rights convey legal ownership over certain intangible assets, such as:
a) artistic works
b) commercial designs
c) pharmaceutical technologies
d) all of the above
40. A patent grants a set of exclusive rights for a limited time, usually ____ years, that allows the inventor to
prevent others from making, using, selling, offering for sale or importing the patented invention without
permission.
a) 5 years
b) 10 years
c) 20 years
d) 40 years
Answers of MCQ TEST-II (Herbal Drug Technology) of 29/6/2020 :
1-a, 2-a, 3-c, 4-b, 5-c, 6-c, 7-c, 8-d, 9-a, 10-a, 11 – a & b, 12 – b & d, 13-c, 14-b, 15 – b, 16-c, 17-b, 18-c,
19-b, 20-a, 21-c, 22-b, 23-a, 24-c, 25-d, 26-d, 27-c, 28-a, 29-d, 30-c, 31-c, 32-d, 33-d, 34-d, 35-d, 36-c, 37-
b, 38-d, 39-b & 40-d.
MCQ TEST SET – II (HERBAL DRUG TECHNOLOGY)
FORTY QUESTIONS. EACH QUESTION CARRIES ONE MARK
1. Echinacea is believed to reduce the symptoms of Cold and Flu and helps in the recovery.
Out of the ten main species, _____________________ is the most widely used species.
a) Echinacea purpurea b) Echinacea angustifolia c) Echinacea pallida d) Echinacea

serotine
2. Standardization of Andrographis is mainly based on its _______________ content.
a) andrographolide b) neoandrographolide c) dehydroandrographolide d) 14-

acetylandrographolide
3. Out of the four Ginseng varieties, ---------------------- also known as ashwagandha is widely
used in herbal medicine.
a) Brazilian Ginseng b) American Ginseng c) Indian Ginseng d) Siberian

Ginseng
4. The chemical constituent --------------------------- present in ginger is mostly effective

against the common cold viruses – rhinoviruses.
a) bicyclic monoterpene b) sesquiterpene c) terpinolene d) monocyclic monoterpenoid
5. The major healing component in goldenseal, --------------------------- activates special white

blood cells (macrophages) that are responsible for destroying bacteria, fungi, viruses and
tumour cells.
a) isoquinoline b) hydrastine c) berberine d) canadine
6. Liquorice contains many components out of which ____________________ , an antiviral
compound is effective in inducing release of interferons, the body's own antiviral
constituents.
a) Licocaumarin b) Glabrene c) Glycirrhizin d) Liquiritin
7. Out of various Mentha species, _______________________ is used in herbal medicine
whose extract is inhaled to clear sinusitis and nasal congestion.
a) Mentha aquatica b) Mentha canadensis c) Mentha piperita d) Mentha longifolia
8. Grape fruit seed extract contains many components out of which __________________ is
a natural immune system stimulator.
a) tocopherol b) limonoid c) flavonoid d) hesperidine
9. ________________________is the marker compound of Bacopa monnieri.
a) Bacoside A b) Bacoside B c) Bacoside C d) D-Mannitol
10. Some of the active constituents present in the fruit of A.marmelos are _______________.
a) Marmelosin, Psoralen & Marmelide b) Skimmianine, Fagarine & Marmine
c) Skimmianine, Aegeline & Lupeol d) Cuminaldeyde, Eugenol & Marmesinine
11. Phytochemical screening involves botanical identification, extraction with suitable
solvents, -------------------- and ------------------------- of the active constituents of
pharmaceutical importance.
a) purification b) characterization c) authentication d) fractionation
12. Quality control is essential for the ------------- and -------------- of herbal products.
a) stability b) efficacy c) identity d) safety
13. To prove the constant composition of herbal preparations, appropriate -----------------
methods have to be applied.
a) clinical b) titrimetric c) analytical d) manufacturing
14. Herbs can be viewed as --------------------- chemical laboratories, producing several
chemical compounds.
a) synthetic b) biosynthetic c) natural d) photosynthetic
15. . Herbal products often contain a variety of ----------------- found naturally in the plants.
a) synthetic chemicals b) biochemicals c) botanicals d) excipients
16. During storage of herbal materials, special care should be taken to avoid formation of
moulds because they may produce ___________________.
a) unpleasant smell b) bitterness c) aflatoxins d) adulterants
17. Herbal materials are categorized according to ----------------, macroscopic and --------------
----------- characteristics.
a) fracture b) sensory c) surface d) microscopic
18. Thin-layer chromatography is particularly valuable for the --------------- determination of
small amounts of impurities.
a) quantitative b) chemical c) qualitative d) comparative
19) Acid-insoluble ash of herbal material is the residue obtained after boiling the total ash
with ------------------------------, and igniting the remaining insoluble matter.
a) conc. sulphuric acid b) dil. hydrochloric acid c) dil. nitric acid d) dil.sulphuric acid
20. The amount of phyto-constituents present in plant parts are determined by generally two
methods, i.e. ________________________ and _________________________ .
a) Hot extraction b) sublimation c) cold maceration d) hot decoction
21. Determination of water and volatile matter present in herbal materials is carried by
_________________________ method.
a) heating b) condensation c) toluene distillation d) fractional distillation
22. Chemically, tannins are complex mixtures of ________________________ that are
difficult to separate and crystallize.
a) polypeptides b) polyphenols c) steroids d) fatty acids
23. The swelling index is the volume in ml of swelling agent taken up by the swelling of -----
------ of herbal material under speciﬁed conditions.
a) 1gm b) 2gms c) 5gms d) 10gms
24. -------------------------method is recommended as the principal method for the
determination of pesticide residues.
a) hot extraction b) gravimetric filtration c) chromatography d) UV spectroscopy
25. The roots of the following herbals are effective, except ________________
a) Rauwolfia b) Ipecacuanha c) Turmeric d) Aconite
26. Entire parts of the following drugs are effective, except _______________________
a) ergot b) belladonna c) ephedra d) clove
27. ____________________drug does not belong to volatile oil class.
a) peppermint b) clove c) caster oil d) garlic
28. _________________drug does not show carminative property.
a) dill b) mentha c) senna d) cardamom
29. _________________is not used as expectorant.
a) Ipecacuanha b) Vasaka c) Liquorice d) atropine
30. Alkaloids are ________________ type of substances.
a) acid b) neutral c) basic nitrogenous d) chemical
31. Unani system of medicine was originated from _____________________________
a) Germany b) Arabia c) Greece d) India
32. Preparation method of crude drug for market depends on which factor ?
a) morphological character b) chemical constituent c) climatic condition d) all above
33. Factor to be considered at the time of collection of crude drug
a) age of the plant b) climatic condition c) season d) all above
34. Which of the following drug is most sensitive and deteriorated by moisture ?
a) ergot b)digitalis c) asafoetida d) both a & b
35. Which of the following alkaloid is a volatile liquid ?
a) papaverine b) thebaine c) codeine d) nicotine
36. Chemically, Mayer’s reagent is __________________________
a) Potassium bismuth iodide solution b) Potassium iodide solution c) Potassium
mercuric iodide solution d) saturated picric acid solution
37. Siddha system of medicine is based on which principle ?
a) Tridhosha b) Triguna c) Panchamahabhuta d) Hippocratic
38. Siddha system is extensively practiced in which part of India ?
a) Eastern parts b) Western parts c) Northern parts d) Southern parts
39. Acid insoluble ash values of the crude determines the _______________
a) Physiological ash b) non-physiological ash c) cell constituents d) chemical constituents
40. Which of the following is the physical evaluation parameter of crude drug ?
a) Ash value b) Extractive value c) Moisture content d) All of the above
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ANSWERS OF MCQ TEST – I (26/6/2020) :

1 – d , 2 – c, 3 – b, 4 – c, 5 – b, 6 – c, 7 – d, 8 – c, 9 – b, 10 – c, 11 – c, 12 – c, 13 – c, 14 – b,
15 – a, 16 – c, 17 – b, 18 – b, 19 – d & 20 – a.
26/07/2020 Herbal Drug Technology Class Test
Herbal Drug Technology Class Test

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MCQs
Section 1
5. Biological Sources of Alfa Alfa is 1 point
Mark only one oval.
Gymnema Salvestre
Medicago sativa
Artocarpus heterophyllus
Artocarpus intigrifulia
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6. Alfa Alfa is also call as 1 point
Mark only one oval.
Sister of All Food
Mother of All Food
Father of All Food
All of the above
7. Alfa Alfa leafs and sprout contains 1 point
Mark only one oval.
Alkaloids
Saponins
Saponins and Flavonoids
All of the above
8. Which compound is responsible for immunostimulatory effect in Alfa Alfa 1 point
Mark only one oval.
L-Canavanine
Beta Canavanine
Beta carotene
All of the above
9. Which pigment responsible for reducing Bad Breath and body odour in plant 1 point
Alfa Alfa
Mark only one oval.
Saponins
Chlorophyll
Beta Carotene
Saponins derivatives
10. Sprouted Alfa Alfa seeds containing a phytochemical which is responsible for 1 point
toxic effect on RBCs
Mark only one oval.
Beta Carotene
Flavonoids
Saponins
None of the Above
11. Which phyto Constituent responsible for miscarriage in Alfa Alfa 1 point
Mark only one oval.
Saponins
Stachydrine
Homostachydrine
Beta Carotene
12. Which plant consider as friend of liver 1 point
Mark only one oval.
Alfa Alfa
Fenugreek
Chicory
Aswagandha
13. Biological Sources of Ginger is Rhizome of 1 point
Mark only one oval.
Zingiber officinale Ruxb.
Zingiber officinale Linn
Zingiber officinale Rosc
Zingiber officinale Anne
14. Terpene component of Ginger is 1 point
Mark only one oval.
Shogaol
Zingiberene
Gingerol
All of the above
15. Characteristic odour of Ginger is due to 1 point
Mark only one oval.
Shogaol
Gingerol
Zingiberene
All of the above
16. Alfa Alfa contains tartaric acid 1 point
Mark only one oval.
True
False
May be
17. Fenugreek contains 1 point
Mark only one oval.
Alkaloids
Nicotinic Acid
Tryptophan
All of the above
18. Fenugreek seed contain ______% of dietary fibre 1 point
Mark only one oval.
80%
50%
30%
25%
19. Garlic contains how many numbers of Sulphur compounds 1 point
Mark only one oval.
33 sulfur compounds
22 sulfur compounds
11 sulfur compounds
10 sulfur compounds
20. Sulfur compound present in garlic are responsible for both characteristic 1 point
order as well as medicinal effect
Mark only one oval.
True
False
True in case of medicinal value
True in case of characteristic order
21. Alliin converts into Allicin in garlic due to presence of which enzyme 1 point
Mark only one oval.
Allion
Allinase
Deoxy Allinase
All of the above
22. Garlic can be replaced by antibiotic 1 point
Mark only one oval.
True
False
23. The pH of honey is in between 1 point
Mark only one oval.
3.2-5.5
3.2-4.5
3.5-5.6
4.5-6.5
24. Honey is used as antibacterial 1 point
Mark only one oval.
Due to its acidic pH
High osmolarity
Inhibit growth of major Bacteria
All of the above
25. Adoptogenic properties in found in 1 point
Mark only one oval.
Ginseng
Aswagandha
True in case of a and b
True in case of a
Introduction to alternative systems of medicines

Section 2
26. Amala contains 1 point
Mark only one oval.
Tannins
Alkaloid
Phenol
All of the above
A is true
27. Which of following are true for Amala 1 point
Mark only one oval.
It is used in Triphala
It rectifies Tridosha
It is having cooling effect
CNS stimulants
All of the above
A and B are true
28. Spirulina is most nutritious because 1 point
Mark only one oval.
Beta Carotene
Proteins
Chlorophyll
All of the above
A and B are true
29. Folic Acid is found in 1 point
Mark only one oval.
Legumes
Citrus fruits
Broccoli
A and C are correct
Asparagus
All of the above
Beets
30. Lycopene is a 1 point
Mark only one oval.
Flavonoids
Carotenoids
Lignans
All of the above
31. Following phyto active compounds responsible for prevention of Alzheimer 1 point
Mark only one oval.
Curcurmin
Ursolic Acid
Rosewood
B is correct
A is correct
all correct
32. Free radicals are those species which are very reactive chemically because 1 point
Mark only one oval.
they do not have lone pair of electron
have unpaired electron in an atomic orbital
Both A and B are correct
All are correct
33. People taking anti depressant drugs such as monoamine oxidase inhibitors 1 point
should not take food containing tyramine as _______ crisis may occur
Mark only one oval.
A) Random
B) Hyperactive
C) Hypertensive
D) Depressive
34. St. John's wort along with alprazolam (Xanax) might ________the 1 point
effectiveness of alprazolam (Xanax)
Mark only one oval.
A) Random
B) Decrease
C) Increase
D) Nothing will happen
35. St. John's wort along with aminolevulinic acid might increases the chances of 1 point
_________
Mark only one oval.
A) Random
B) Emetic action
C) Acidity
D) Sunburn
36. Taking hydrochlorothiazide along with ginkgo might __________Blood 1 point
pressure
Mark only one oval.
A) No change
B) Maintain
C) Decrease
D) Increase
37. Ginkgo thins the blood and decreases its ability to form 1 point
Mark only one oval.
A) Clot
B) WBC
C) RBC
D) Plasma
38. Talking garlic along with some medications used for HIV / AIDS might 1 point
_______the effectiveness of some medications used for HIV / AIDS.
Mark only one oval.
A) Random
B) Decreases
C) Increases
39. Taking garlic along with birth control pill might ________the effectiveness of 1 point
the birth control pill
Mark only one oval.
A) Random
B) Decreases
C) Increases
40. Garlic might ______the effectiveness of warfarin (Coumadin) 1 point
Mark only one oval.
A) Random
B) Decreases
C) Increases
41. Black pepper is loaded with _____that help in restoring the natural colour of 1 point
the skin
Mark only one oval.
A) Myrcene
B) Camphene
C) Ningine
D) Piperine
42. Glycerin is used in skin care products as ________ 1 point
Mark only one oval.
A) Toner
B) Cleansing agent
C) Moisturising agent
D) Sweetening agent
43. The commonly used natural antioxidant in herbal cosmetics is ________ 1 point
Mark only one oval.
A) Butylated Hydroxyanisole
B) Butylated Hydroxytoluene
C) Vitamin C
D) None
44. Which of the following major side effects can be caused due to application 1 point
of synthetic antioxidants and other synthetic ingredients in skin care
cosmetics
Mark only one oval.
A) Skin cancer
B) Skin irritation
C) Allergy
D) All
45. In skin care cosmetics, coconut oil used as excellent______ 1 point
Mark only one oval.
A) Toner
B) Cleansing agent
C) Moisturising agent
D) All
Alternative system of medicine

Section 3
46. Hypothesis of ayurveda 1 point
Mark only one oval.
A) Composed of 5 basic elements
B) Composed of 3 basic elements
C) Composed of 7 basic elements
D) Composed of 6 basic elements
47. Tridoshas are 1 point
Mark only one oval.
A) Vata, pitta, kapha
B) Vata, rasa, rakta
C) Pitta, meda, majja
D) Mamsa, rasa, rakta
48. Hippocratic theory is composed of 1 point
Mark only one oval.
A) 4 humours
B) 3 humours
C) 5 humours
D) 6 humours
49. Unani system of medicine is based on 1 point
Mark only one oval.
A) Hippocratic theory
B) Three basic elemental theory
C)Yin & yang theory
D) Five basic elemental theory
50. Aim of Unani system is 1 point
Mark only one oval.
A)Treating the cause of disease
B) Treating the symptoms of disease
C) Diagnosing the symptoms of disease
D) Diagnosing and treating the Symptoms of disease
51. Homeopathic system of medicine was developed by 1 point
Mark only one oval.
A) Aristotle
B) Galen
C) Samuel Hahnemann
D) Hippocrates
52. The Organon of medicine book is used in 1 point
Mark only one oval.
A) Unani system of medicine
B) Siddha system of medicine
C) Homeopathy system of medicine
D) Chinese system of medicine
53. This system of medicine was identified with Dravidian culture 1 point
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A)Siddha system of medicine
B)Unani system of medicine
C)Homeopathy system of medicine
D)Indian system of medicine
54. The literature of Siddha system is in 1 point
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A)Telugu
B) Tulu
C)Tamil
D) Sanskrit
MCQs
Section 4
55. Patent is a form of 1 point
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A) Tangible property
B) Intellectual Property
C) Industrial Property
D) Both B and C
56. In the case study of the Neem, patent was calmed for which activity 1 point
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Anti ulcer
Anti Viral
Antiseptic
Fungicidal
57. Which of the following cannot be patented 1 point
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Plants grown in wild
Novel isolation procedure
Processed product
Characterisation of new product
58. Stability testing of drugs is necessary to determine 1 point
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Toxicity
Potency
Drug interaction
Shelf Life
59. Afaltoxins are produced by 1 point
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Virus
Bacteria
Fungus
Fern
60. Swelling index is evaluated for drug containing 1 point
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Proteins
Mucilage
Bitters
Saponins
61. Homolytic Activity is evaluated for drugs containing 1 point
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Tannins
Anthraquinones
Saponins
Cardiac glycosides
62. The prebiotic consumption generally promotes the Lactobacillus and 1 point
Bifidobacterial growth in ____the gut, thus helping in metabolism
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Pseudobaceria
Viruses
Lactobacillus
Anaerobic bacteria
63. Flavonoids block the angiotensin-converting enzyme, block the 1 point

cyclooxygenase enzymes that ________break down prostaglandins, and
prevent platelet aggregation
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MUFA
Dietary Fibre
PUFA
Flavonoids
64. Consumption of these supplements can reduce total and low - density 1 point
lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol content, thus reducing the risk of cardiac

diseases
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Dietary Fibre
Vitamin C
Vitamin E
All of above
Section 5
65. Standardisation of Herbal Drugs is important is due to which reason 1 point
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Biochemical variation
Deterioration of Drugs
Adulteration
All of these
66. Which of the following doesn't fall under physical evaluation methods 1 point
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Stomatal number
Foreign organic matter
Extractive Value
Ash Value
67. Which of the following statement is correct for wax used in cosmetics 1 point
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Waxes are complex mixture of alcohol, fatty acid and esters
Generally waxes having protecting, film forming, emollient and thickening effects
They provides stability of cosmetics products and enhance their viscosity and
consistency
All
68. The primary component of beeswax are 1 point
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Esters (more than 70%)
Alcohols
Ether
Phenol
69. Which one of the following wax contains higher percentage of esters 1 point
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Carnauba Wax
Candelilla wax
Beeswax
All
70. Natural gums used in herbal cosmetics as ______ 1 point
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Protective agent
Thickening agent
Cleansing agent
Moisturising agent
71. Which one constituent is responsible for colouring property of Saffron? 1 point
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Crocin
Picrocrocin
Kaempherol
All
72. Turmeric imparts yellow colour due to presence of ___________ 1 point
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Zingiberene
Curcumenol
Curcumin
Eugenol
73. Is herbal medicine always safe since it is natural 1 point
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True
False
74. Is Lady's Finger work against the cancer? 1 point
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Yes
No
75. The extraction method in which material is allowed to boil till the volume of 1 point
the water is reduced to one fourth of its original volume is known as ________
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Percolation
Decoction
Maceration
Solvent extraction
76. Herbal syrups are sweetened _________ 1 point
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Infusions
Decoctions
Infusion or decoctions
None
77. The Common preservatives used in herbal are _____ 1 point
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Honey
Unrefined Sugar
Glycerine
All
78. Glycyrrhiza syrup also used as ________ 1 point
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Sweetening agent
Masking agent
Preservative agent
All
79. The dissolution test plays major role in ______ 1 point
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To check hardness
Absorption and physiological activity of the drug in blood stream
To determine drug content
Weight variation
80. Determination of foreign matter is to detect 1 point
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Animal excreta
Signs of deterioration can be detected
Moulds and insects
All
81. What are objective of WHO guidelines 1 point
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Maintain the quality
identification of possible contaminant
New type of practical procedures for controlling the quality of finished herbal products
All are correct
A and B is correct
82. What is GACP 1 point
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Good and control product
GMP and Control Product
Good agricultural and collection practices
Good agricultural and control practice
83. What is GTDP 1 point
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Good trade and direct practices
Good trade -traffic and direct practices
Good trade and distribution practices
Good trade and distribution process
84. What are out come of WHO guidelines objectives 1 point
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WHO monographs on selected medicinal plants
Codex Alimentarius code of practice for spices and dried aromatic plants.
Codex Alimentarius code of practice, general principles of food hygiene
A an B is correct
All
85. The term “herbal drugs” denotes 1 point
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plants or plant parts that have been converted into phyto pharmaceuticals
harvesting,
drying and storage
All
Section 6
86. Herbs include 1 point
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crude plant material, such as leaves, flowers, fruit, seeds, stems
wood, bark, roots, rhizomes or other plant parts
All
87. Herbal materials include 1 point
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herbs
fresh juices
gums
All
88. Finished herbal products consist of 1 point
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herbal preparations made from one or more herbs
leaves, roots, bark seeds, and flowers
in the form of churna, vati
89. Chemicals known to have medicinal benefits are referred to as 1 point
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active ingredients
active principles
Bio active compound
A and B is correct
All are Correct
90. In Herbal Drug manufacturing Quality control 1 point
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Identifies defects in process
prevent defects in process
ALL
91. In Herbal Drug industry Quality Assurance 1 point
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prevent defects in process
improve quality of product
Identifies defects in process
A and B
ALL
92. In Herbal Drug industry Quality control means to planning and systematic 1 point
activity
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True
False
93. In Herbal Drug industry Quality Assurance mean problem search and 1 point
elimination
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True
False
94. Quality assurance is a part of GMP in Herbal Technology 1 point
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True
False
95. Quality control is a part of GMP 1 point
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True
False
96. All procedures should be in accordance with good manufacturing practices 1 point
in Herbal drug.
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Crude plant material
Plant preparations and In process standardization
Finished product
All
Section 7
97. Crude Plant material standardization This includes authentification of 1 point
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Area of the collection
botanical identity
microscopic and histological analysis
ALL
98. In process standardization SOPs are mandatory 1 point
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True
False
99. If identification of an active principle is not possible, it should be sufficient to 1 point

identify a characteristic substance used to be done in In process
standardization
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True
False
100. Herbal Finished product must not have physical, chemical and biological 1 point
evaluation employing various analytical methods and tools.
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True
False
101. Assessment of efficacy means 1 point
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Macro and microscopic examination
Foreign organic matter
Ash value
All
102. Foreign organic matter means removal of organic mineral oil matter 1 point
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True
False
103. Checking moisture content helps reduce errors in the estimation of the 1 point
actual weight of drug material.
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True
False
104. Crude fibre helps to determine the woody material component 1 point
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True
False
105. Qualitative chemical evaluation is a part of Assessment of toxicity 1 point
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True
False
106. Assessment of toxicity excludes In vivo techniques 1 point
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True
False
107. micro- array and other modern technique Standardization techniques are 1 point
included in
Mark only one oval.
Assessment of toxicity
Assessment of efficacy
Assessment of Safety
All
108. Several problems not applicable to synthetic drug influences quality of 0 points
herbal drugs the active principles in most cases unknown
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True
False
109. Quality assurance of herbal medicinal products is the shared responsibility 1 point
of manufacturers and regulatory bodies.
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Yes
No
Maybe
110. National drug regulatory authorities have to establish guidelines on 1 point
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all elements of quality assurance
evaluate dossiers and data submitted by the producers and manufacturer
post-marketing compliance of products with the specifications set out by the

producers
ALL
111. Pesticides and fumigants are defined as 1 point
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any substance intended for preventing, destroying, attracting unwanted species of

plants
any substance intended for preventing, destroying, attracting unwanted species of

Animals
ALL
112. Pesticides and fumigants are 1 point
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plant-growth regulator
plant nutrients
fertilizers
ALL
113. Agrochemical residues are 1 point
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Pesticides
Fumigants
SO2
Nematocide
A, B and D is correct
ALL of the above
114. To prevent a cold which of following can be taken 1 point
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Marshmallow root
Honey
Citrus fruits
ALL
115. Citric acid inside lemon water can help treat mild acne and brown spots. 1 point
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True
False
116. The best natural remedies for eczema are / is 1 point
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Aloe vera gel.
Apple cider vinegar
Tea tree oil
ALL
117. Ginger to treat diarrhea as well as other abdominal issues. Ginger is 1 point
believed to cure diarrhea that is caused by eating contaminated food.
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True
False
118. Herbs for Diarrhea 1 point
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Chamomile
Berry leaf teas
ALL
119. Andrographis paniculata ________major bitter-tasting secondary metabolite 1 point
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Andrographolide
labdane diterpenoid
120. This is _____finger print profile of Andrographolide 2 points
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TLC
HPTLC
GC
HPLC
121. For HPTLC preparation which marker compound is used in Bacopa 2 points
monnieri for standard reference
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Brahmi alcoholic extract
Bacopa monnieri extract
Standard extract of Bacopa monnieri
Standard bacoside A
122. Phytochemical screening of methanolic extract of Bacopa monnieri showed 1 point

the presence of alkaloids,carbohydrates, saponins, flavonoids, steroids
andterpenes, and tannins and phenolic compounds.
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True
False
123. The Rf Value of standard bacoside A is 1 point
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0.68
0.75
0.54
0.12
124. Gymnemic acids show different physiological activities like 1 point
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suppress taste sensitivity to sweetness
lower plasma glucose and insulin levels in the diabetic
ALL
125. Gymnema sylvestre having anti diabetic activity due to inhibit intestinal 1 point
glucose absorption
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True
False
126. Some chemical constituents employed as markers for standardization of 1 point
Aegle marmelos
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Lupeol
Ferulic Acid
ALL
127. Which Schedule is for GMP in Herbal drug manufacturing 1 point
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Schedule T
Schedule M
Schedule X
ALL
128. Which Department is responsible for regulatory issues regarding herbal 1 point
drugs
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Central Council for Unani
Council for Ayurveda and Shidha
AYUSH
Drug Controller Authority of India
129. A patent is a 1 point
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right granted to an inventor
Legal document
Intellectual properties
ALL of the above
130. Patent is a exclusive monopoly granted to an investor by the Govt. 1 point
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True
False
Section 8
131. Patent usually granted for 1 point
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10 years
15 years
20 years
25 years
132. Patent usually granted for _____years in India 1 point
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20 Years
15 Years
10 Years
05 Years
133. In most countries, there are four primary types of intellectual property (IP) 1 point
that can be legally protected: patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade

secrets
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True
False
134. Intellectual property (IP) is a category of property that 1 point
includes_______creations of the human intellect
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intangible
Tangible
135. Plant verity and farmers right act 2001 grants IPR to 1 point
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Farmers
Plant breeders
Researchers
ALL
136. Plant verity right is grant IPR to 1 point
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Farmers
Plant breeders
Researchers
ALL
137. Bio prospecting means 1 point
Mark only one oval.
IPR
Search for bio active compound from wild sources
Search for bio active compound from Plant and animal in wild sources
Search for active compound from animal in wild sources
138. Time given to opposition of any claim of patent is 1 point
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One Year
One Month
Three Month
45 days
139. Which of following is patent-able in case of natural product patent 1 point
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Bio pesticides
Plant grows in wild
Hybrid or other verities
Cultivation procedure
140. Invention means 1 point
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New product having inventive step and capable industrial application
New Processes
New product or process having inventive step and capable industrial application
None of the above
141. Patent protect 1 point
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Discovery
Invention
New Invention
Both A and B
142. Patent right is 1 point
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Limited period right
Territorial right
Absolute right
Both A and B
143. Chemical toxin may present into the herbal medicines due to ________ 1 point
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Unfavourable post harvesting techniques
Wrong storage conditions
Chemical treatment during the storage period
ALL
144. Which form of herbal medicine products not required to under go rigorous 1 point
testing before entering the marketplace
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Herbal Syrups
Herbal Tablets
Dietary supplements
ALL
145. Central Drug Research Institute located in India 1 point
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New Delhi
Mumbai
Lucknow
Pune
146. State Food and Drug Administration (SFDA) work r the regulation of 1 point
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Clinical Trial
Manufacturing and Marketing
Marketing only
Manufacturing only
147. The ultimate goal of GMP is 1 point
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The manufacturing process is as has been prescribe to maintain the standard
Safeguarding the health of the patent as well as producing good quality medicine
The manufactured drug which is released for sale is of acceptable quality
All
148. The quality control section shall have minimum ______area 1 point
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150 sq feet
200 sq feet
250 sq feet
300 sq feet
149. The premises used for manufacturing, processing, packaging and levelling 1 point
will be in conformity with the provision of
Mark only one oval.
Drug and Cosmetic Act, 1940
Factory Act
Current Good Manufacturing Practises
All
150. Procedure ____should be adopted for raw materials wherever necessary 1 point
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WHO guidelines
First in first out
Standard storage condition
None
151. The finished good transferred from the production area after proper 1 point
packaging shall be stored in the finished goods stores, marked as ________
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Quarentine
Finished Goods Stock
Finished Product
ALL
152. The location and surroundings of Herbal Industry should be such that 1 point
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There is a greenery
To avid contamination from open sewerage
There is agriculture land
None
153. Workers employed in herbal industry must be free from 1 point
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Family problems
Responsibilities
Commitments
Contagious diseases
154. What is the minimum space required for manufacturing Vati / Gutika 1 point
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500 sq feet
100 sq feet
150 sq feet
250 sq feet
155. What is the minimum space required for manufacturing of Ayurvedic drugs 1 point
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2500 sq. Feet
1200 sq. Feet
2000 sq. Feet
1000 sq. Feet
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MCQ TEST SET – I (HERBAL DRUG TECHNOLOGY)

B.PHARM 8TH SEM. DT. 26/6/2020 FULL MARKS - 20

1. ----------------------------- of the majority of herbal medicines are mostly based on traditional

17. --------------------------- is a potent fatty acid penetration enhancer.

a) Clove oil b) Olive oil c) Arachis oil d) Rose oil

18. --------------------- oil is used as anti-aging, revitalizing and rejuvenating agent.

a) mustard seed b) carrot seed c) peanut d) walnut

a) analgesic b) anticancer c) anti-arthritic d) antibiotic

a) obesity b) hypertension c) body temperature d) vision power

10. The term ‘Intellectual Property Rights’ covers

12. The following can be patented

13. Trade mark

14. Symbol of Maharaja of Air India is

15. The term “WIPO” stands for:-

18. A trademark is represented by several key characteristics. Which of the

19. Which of the following statements is true?

20. Trademark law protects………

Answers of MCQ TEST-II (Herbal Drug Technology) of 29/6/2020 :

a) Echinacea purpurea b) Echinacea angustifolia c) Echinacea pallida d) Echinacea

2. Standardization of Andrographis is mainly based on its _______________ content.

a) andrographolide b) neoandrographolide c) dehydroandrographolide d) 14-

a) Brazilian Ginseng b) American Ginseng c) Indian Ginseng d) Siberian

4. The chemical constituent --------------------------- present in ginger is mostly effective

a) bicyclic monoterpene b) sesquiterpene c) terpinolene d) monocyclic monoterpenoid

5. The major healing component in goldenseal, --------------------------- activates special white

ANSWERS OF MCQ TEST – I (26/6/2020) :

Herbal Drug Technology Class Test

5. Biological Sources of Alfa Alfa is 1 point

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6. Alfa Alfa is also call as 1 point

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Sister of All Food

Mother of All Food

Father of All Food

All of the above

7. Alfa Alfa leafs and sprout contains 1 point

Mark only one oval.

Saponins and Flavonoids

All of the above

8. Which compound is responsible for immunostimulatory effect in Alfa Alfa 1 point

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All of the above

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Mark only one oval.

None of the Above

Mark only one oval.

12. Which plant consider as friend of liver 1 point

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13. Biological Sources of Ginger is Rhizome of 1 point

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Zingiber officinale Ruxb.

Zingiber officinale Linn

Zingiber officinale Rosc

Zingiber officinale Anne

14. Terpene component of Ginger is 1 point

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All of the above

15. Characteristic odour of Ginger is due to 1 point

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All of the above

16. Alfa Alfa contains tartaric acid 1 point

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17. Fenugreek contains 1 point

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