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Q.1.
'Jungli pyaz' is synonym for
- Strophanthus
- Indian squil
- Garlic
- None of these
Answer:
(b) Indian squil
Q.2.
Shatavary is common name for
- Asparagus racemosus
- Catelli asiatica
- Bacopa moniera
- None of these
Answer:
(a) Asparagus racemosus
Q.3.
Ginseng is commonly used for
- Cardiac tonic
- Aphrodisiac
- Purgative
- Demulcent
Answer:
(b) Aphrodisiac
Explanation: Ginseng root is used as anaphrodiasiac stimulant,type II diabetes or cure for sexual disfunction in man.
Explanation: Ginseng root is used as anaphrodiasiac stimulant,type II diabetes or cure for sexual disfunction in man.
Q.4.
Ephedra is used as :
- Astringent
- Bronchodilator
- Hypotensive
- None of these
Answer:
(b) Bronchodilator
Explanation: Ephedra is used for Hey fever, nasal congestion, and respiratory tract conditions such as bronchospasm, asthma and bronchitis.
Explanation: Ephedra is used for Hey fever, nasal congestion, and respiratory tract conditions such as bronchospasm, asthma and bronchitis.
Q.5.
Which one of these is immunomodulatory drug?
- Amla
- Brahmi
- Ashwagandha
- None of these
Answer:
(c) Ashwagandha
Explanation: In Indian Ayurveda System of medicine, Ashwagandha is common drug as Rasayana (tonic).
Explanation: In Indian Ayurveda System of medicine, Ashwagandha is common drug as Rasayana (tonic).
Q.6.
Which one of these terpenoids is solid in nature?
- Camphor
- α-pinene
- Citral
- Ascaridol
Answer:
(a) Camphor
Explanation: Camphor is waxy, flammable, white or transparent solid with strong aromatic odour.
Explanation: Camphor is waxy, flammable, white or transparent solid with strong aromatic odour.
Q.7.
Caraway Oil contains :
- Phellandrene
- Pinene
- Carvone
- Cineole
Answer:
(c) Carvone
Explanation: Caraway oil is used as Anti-histaminic, galactogogue, antiseptic, cardiac, anti spasmodic etc.
Explanation: Caraway oil is used as Anti-histaminic, galactogogue, antiseptic, cardiac, anti spasmodic etc.
Q.8.
Which one of these is a drying oil?
- Linseed Oil
- Castor Oil
- Coconut Oil
- Seasome Oli
Answer:
(a) Linseed Oil
Explanation: Linseed Oil contains multiple double bond which gives its drying charactereristics.
Explanation: Linseed Oil contains multiple double bond which gives its drying charactereristics.
Q.9.
Which one of these oils contain cynogenetic glycoside?
- Ground nut oil
- Seasome oil
- Linseed oil
- Olive oil
Answer:
(c) Linseed oil
Explanation: Linamarine found in Linum species, is a cynogenetic glycoside .
Explanation: Linamarine found in Linum species, is a cynogenetic glycoside .
Q.10.
Which one of these possess cytotoxic action?
- Circuma longa
- Ipomoea hederacea
- Podophyllum emodi
- None of these
Answer:
(c) Podophyllum emodi
Explanation: Podophyllum is highly poisonous, used in treatment of cancer
Explanation: Podophyllum is highly poisonous, used in treatment of cancer
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