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Q. 8 of Quiz-780 (Que-ID : 1388)

Deadly night shade plant is related to-

  • Hyoscyamus niger
  • Datura stramonium
  • Belladonna
  • none of the above

Ans → (c)Belladonna

Explanation → Atropa belladonna, commonly known as deadly night shade, is a perennial herbaceous plants in the family Solanaceae.

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Q. 1 of Quiz-780 (Que-ID : 1381)

The term 'Pharmacognosy' was coined by-

  • Pelletier
  • Sertuener
  • Stars and Otto
  • Seydler

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Q. 2 of Quiz-780 (Que-ID : 1382)

The source of Indian acacia is-

  • Acacia arabica
  • Gelidium amansii
  • Astragalus gummifur
  • Sterculia urens

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Q. 3 of Quiz-780 (Que-ID : 1383)

Ashwagandha is common name for-

  • Wthania somniferum
  • Holarrhena antidysentrica
  • Bacopa moneira
  • Centella asiatica

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Q. 4 of Quiz-780 (Que-ID : 1384)

Quinine and quinidine is differ in-

  • Chemical structure
  • solubility
  • In rotating the plane of polarized light
  • none of the above

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Q. 5 of Quiz-780 (Que-ID : 1385)

Cinchona belongs to family-

  • Rutaceae
  • Apocynaceae
  • Rubiaceae
  • Lauraceae

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Q. 6 of Quiz-780 (Que-ID : 1386)

Which one of these is called a Indian tobacco?

  • Lobelia
  • Nicotina
  • Cocca leaves
  • none of the above

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Q. 7 of Quiz-780 (Que-ID : 1387)

Sarpagandha is related to-

  • Rauwolfia
  • Arjuna
  • Nux-vomica
  • Physostigma

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Q. 8 of Quiz-780 (Que-ID : 1388)

Deadly night shade plant is related to-

  • Hyoscyamus niger
  • Datura stramonium
  • Belladonna
  • none of the above

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Q. 9 of Quiz-780 (Que-ID : 1389)

Which one of these reagent is used to indicate the presence of emetine?

  • Picric acid
  • Potassium chlorate
  • potassium bismuth iodide
  • Iodine in pottassium iodide solution

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Q. 10 of Quiz-780 (Que-ID : 1390)

Nux-vomica seed belongs to the family-

  • Rubiaceae
  • Loganiaceae
  • Papaveraceae
  • Apocynaceae

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Q. 11 of Quiz-780 (Que-ID : 1391)

Which one of these alkaloids is volatile in nature?

  • Narcotine
  • Papaverine
  • Nicotine
  • Thebaine

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Q. 12 of Quiz-780 (Que-ID : 1392)

Keller-Killiani test is specified for-

  • Aglycon part of digitalis glycosides
  • Glycon part of Digitalis glycosides
  • Both Glycon and Aglycon part
  • none of the above

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Q. 13 of Quiz-780 (Que-ID : 1393)

which one of these is adulterant of digitalis leaves?

  • Verbasscum thapsus
  • Digitalis lutea
  • Digitalis thapsi
  • none of the above

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Q. 14 of Quiz-780 (Que-ID : 1394)

Revand chini is common name for-

  • Aloe
  • Rhubarb
  • Cascara
  • Cinnamon

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Q. 15 of Quiz-780 (Que-ID : 1395)

Amylum is synonym for-

  • starch
  • cellulose
  • sodium alginate
  • isaphgol mucilage

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Q. 16 of Quiz-780 (Que-ID : 1396)

The marmelosin is constituent of-

  • Agar
  • Acacia gum
  • Bael
  • Karaya gum

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Q. 17 of Quiz-780 (Que-ID : 1397)

Urginea maritimma is used as-

  • Purgative
  • Astringent
  • Cardiotonic
  • Anti-infective

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Q. 18 of Quiz-780 (Que-ID : 1398)

Vasaka is used as-

  • Expectorant
  • sedative
  • stimulant
  • cardiac tonic

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Q. 19 of Quiz-780 (Que-ID : 1399)

Camphor is obtained from which plant?

  • Eucalyptus globulus
  • Cinnammonnum camphora
  • Chenopodium ambrosoids
  • none of the above

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Q. 20 of Quiz-780 (Que-ID : 1400)

Cymbopogon citratus belongs to the family-

  • Graminae
  • Lauraceae
  • Myrtaceae
  • Rubiaceae

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Q. 21 of Quiz-780 (Que-ID : 1401)

Terpentine oil contains mainly-

  • citral
  • α-pinene
  • Limonene
  • Phellandrene

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Q. 22 of Quiz-780 (Que-ID : 1402)

Peppermint oil is synonym for-

  • Mentha oil
  • Chenopodium oil
  • Cardamom oil
  • Lemon oil

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Q. 23 of Quiz-780 (Que-ID : 1403)

Which part of the Dill fruit contains oil?

  • Entire fruit
  • Endosperm
  • Vittae
  • Mericarp

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Q. 24 of Quiz-780 (Que-ID : 1404)

Pale and black catechu are differentiated on the basis of presence/ absence of-

  • Catechin
  • Quercetin
  • Gambier fluorecin
  • Gums

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Q. 25 of Quiz-780 (Que-ID : 1405)

Triterpenoid saponins are present in-

  • Arjuna Bark
  • Black catechu
  • Bahera
  • none of the above

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Q. 26 of Quiz-780 (Que-ID : 1406)

Pungency of chilies is due to the presence of?

  • Capsaicin
  • Capsanthin
  • Carotene
  • Pungent protein

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Q. 27 of Quiz-780 (Que-ID : 1407)

Turmeric possess saffron colour due to presence of-

  • Curcumin
  • Turmerone
  • Curcumens
  • Phellandrene

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Q. 28 of Quiz-780 (Que-ID : 1408)

Free cinnamic acid is present in-

  • Colophony
  • Storax
  • Asafoetida
  • Balsam of tolu

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Q. 29 of Quiz-780 (Que-ID : 1409)

Bees wax mainly contains-

  • Palmitin
  • Myricin
  • Stearin
  • Cerotic acid

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Q. 30 of Quiz-780 (Que-ID : 1410)

Silk fibres obtained from-

  • seeds of goissypium
  • Cacoons of Bombyx mori
  • Synthetic source
  • Corchorus cupsularin

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Q. 2 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1068)

Drug used in gout is -

  • Ibuprofen
  • Oxyphenbutazone
  • Indomethacin
  • None of the above

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Q. 10 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1360)

Milky type colour of urine is due to the presence of-

  • Albumins
  • haemoglobin
  • Fatty acid
  • Nephritis

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Q. 10 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1557)

Which of the following method is used to manufacture suppositories

  • Compression molding
  • Dissolution
  • Sterilisation
  • Disinfection

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Q. 27 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1180)

The substance added to form deflocculated suspensions is -

  • Suspending agent
  • Wetting agent
  • Electrolytes
  • Dispersing agents

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Q. 2 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 2640)

WEIGHT LOSS IS MAJOR SIDE EFFECT OF WHICH ANTIDIABETIC DRUG?

  • PIOGLITAZONE
  • METFORMIN
  • GLIPIZIDE
  • GLIMEPRIDE

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Q. 16 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 689)

Which one of these substance can be directly compressed into tablet?

  • Paracetamol
  • Aspirin
  • Indomethacin
  • Salicylic acid

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Q. 1 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1310)

The term transactions in business referes to-

  • Exchange of goods
  • goods and services
  • transfer of goods
  • Goods and sale

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Q. 18 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 661)

Eserine acts by -

  • Receptor mechanism
  • Acting on cell membrane
  • Drug-enzyme interactions
  • None of the above

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Q. 4 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1070)

Carbomal, used in mild insomnia is a -

  • Monoguanide
  • Barbiturate
  • Monoureides
  • None of the above

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Q. 9 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1493)

Microsomal enzyme induction can be a cause of

  • Tolerance
  • Physical dependence
  • Psychological dependence
  • Idiosyncrasy

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Q. 8 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1492)

Which of the following is a prodrug

  • Enalapril
  • Menapril
  • Thiazine
  • Penicillin

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Q. 18 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1171)

Talc is used in the preparation of aromatic water as a 

  • Vehicle
  • Distributive agent
  • Medicament
  • None of the above

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Q. 16 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1139)

In non-staining iodine ointment, which ingredient is added to bind the iodine?

  • Arachis oil
  • Yellow soft paraffin
  • Methyl salicylate
  • None of the above

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Q. 27 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1407)

Turmeric possess saffron colour due to presence of-

  • Curcumin
  • Turmerone
  • Curcumens
  • Phellandrene

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Q. 1 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 694)

'Jangali Pyaz' is synonym for

  • Strophanthus
  • Indian squil 
  • Garlic 
  • None of the above 

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Q. 5 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1572)

One of the functions of bones is to make red blood cells. What is this process known as?

  • Haemopoiesis
  • Haematuria
  • Haemostasis
  • Haemolysis

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Q. 8 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 651)

Clofibrate mainly Lowers the -

  • LDL
  • VLDL
  • HDL
  • Chylomicrons

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Q. 9 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 626)

Schedule D of Drug and Cosmetic act is related to

  • List of prescription drugs
  • List of exempted from the certain provisions related to the manufacturing of drugs
  • Standards for surgical dressings
  • List of drugs exempted from the provisions of import of drug

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Directions : For each question, choose a correct option from given four options (A, B, C and D)

Q. 15 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1229)

The oral dosage form of laxative Bisacodyl is not given with milk or antacid because-

  • abasorption of antacid decreases
  • It could lead to irritation due to release of drug in stomach
  • Bisacodyl forms complex with calcium in milk
  • all of the above

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Q. 18 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1398)

Vasaka is used as-

  • Expectorant
  • sedative
  • stimulant
  • cardiac tonic

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Directions : For each question, choose a correct option from given four options (A, B, C and D)

Q. 9 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1223)

Hypokalaemia side effect of diuretics can be countered by-

  • Common salt
  • Potassium Chloride
  • Ascorbic acid
  • Any of the above

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Q. 16 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1396)

The marmelosin is constituent of-

  • Agar
  • Acacia gum
  • Bael
  • Karaya gum

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Q. 3 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1453)

The highest secrecy can be maintained in

  • Sole proprietorship
  • Co operative society
  • Partnership firms
  • All of them

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Q. 1 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1411)

What is the full form of DOT?

  • Direct Observation Therapy
  • District Operation Therapy
  • District Observation Treatment
  • None of the above

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Q. 16 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3916)

Biotin structure is formed by fusion of

  • Imidazole and thiophene ring
  • Imidazole and furan rings
  • Imidazole and insoles ring
  • Imidazole and purine rings

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Q. 3 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1312)

Type of relationship of street vendor is-

  • small scale fixed retailer
  • large scale retailer
  • Itinerant retailer
  • Pertinent retailer

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Q. 22 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 665)

Ergot preparations are useful in migraine due to its-

  • Oxytocic action
  • Vasoconstriction action
  • α -receptors blocking action
  • None of the above

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Q. 5 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1188)

Purchase indent is an -

  • External document
  • Internal document
  • Legal document
  • None of the above

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Q. 2 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1831)

Mala - D (oral pills) contains which of the following hormone?

  • Oestrogen
  • Progestogen
  • Both (a) and (b)
  • none of the these

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Q. 23 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1116)

Which one of these sulpha drug possess guanidine, used in bacillary dysentery?

  • Sulphadiazine
  • Sulphadimidine
  • Sulphaguanidine
  • Sulphasomidine

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Q. 1 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1124)

Which part of prescription contains information regarding the type and quality of dosage form?

  • Subscription
  • Inscription
  • Superscription
  • Signature

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Q. 29 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1152)

Which one of these is an example of 'ayurvedic drug?

  • Arks
  • Bhasmas
  • Asavas
  • All of these

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Q. 6 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 679)

Micrometrics deals with the study of

  • Powders
  • Micropores
  • small particles
  • metric system of measurements

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Q. 28 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1337)

Buying of items from foreign country is called-

  • Export
  • Import
  • Enteport
  • All of the above

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Q. 8 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1131)

The label shake well before use is indicated on the mixture containing -

  • Soluble medicaments
  • Potent medicament
  • Diffusible medicaments
  • Miscible liquid

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Q. 9 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1516)

The drug which produces vasoconstriction despite being an α adrenergic blocker is

  • Tolazoline
  • Desmopressin
  • Ergotamine
  • Sildenafil

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Q. 20 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1173)

Shrinkage of gel by extrusion of liquid is called -

  • Dilatancy
  • Plasticity
  • Ebullition
  • Syneresis

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Q. 4 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1511)

Select the ultrashort acting cardioselective β adre- nergic blocker

  • Carbinol
  • Ethanol
  • Esmolol
  • Propalol

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Q. 25 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1285)

When structurally different drugs give the same clinical result, it is called-

  • Therapeutic equivalence
  • Clinical equivalence
  • Bioequivalence
  • none of these

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Q. 6 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1189)

Economic order quantity (EOQ) aims at minimizing -

  • Carrying cost
  • Ordering cost
  • Both of carrying cost and ordering cost
  • Suppliers price

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Q. 22 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 473)

Glutathione is:

  • Dipeptide
  • Tripeptide
  • Cyclic peptide
  • Polypeptide

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Q. 20 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1054)

Lungs are covered by 

  • Pericardium
  • Pleura
  • Sclera
  • Myocardium

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Q. 5 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1522)

The _____________ cavity is the portion enclosed by the pelvic bones

  • abdominopelvic
  • abdominal
  • thoracic
  • pelvic

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