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Turmeric possess saffron colour due to presence of-
Pharmacognosy D. Pharma B. Pharma Diploma in Pharmacy
Q. 27 of Quiz-780 (Que-ID : 1407)
Turmeric possess saffron colour due to presence of-
- Curcumin
- Turmerone
- Curcumens
- Phellandrene
Ans → (a)Curcumin
Explanation → Turmeric contains group of compounds called curcuminoids, which includes curcumin (diferucoylmehane), dimethoxycurcumin, and bisdimethoxycurcumin. Curcumin impart saffron colour to it.
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Q. 1 of Quiz-780 (Que-ID : 1381)
The term 'Pharmacognosy' was coined by-
- Pelletier
- Sertuener
- Stars and Otto
- Seydler
Q. 2 of Quiz-780 (Que-ID : 1382)
The source of Indian acacia is-
- Acacia arabica
- Gelidium amansii
- Astragalus gummifur
- Sterculia urens
Q. 3 of Quiz-780 (Que-ID : 1383)
Ashwagandha is common name for-
- Wthania somniferum
- Holarrhena antidysentrica
- Bacopa moneira
- Centella asiatica
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
Q. 5 of Quiz-780 (Que-ID : 1385)
Cinchona belongs to family-
- Rutaceae
- Apocynaceae
- Rubiaceae
- Lauraceae
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
Q. 8 of Quiz-780 (Que-ID : 1388)
Deadly night shade plant is related to-
- Hyoscyamus niger
- Datura stramonium
- Belladonna
- none of the above
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
Q. 10 of Quiz-780 (Que-ID : 1390)
Nux-vomica seed belongs to the family-
- Rubiaceae
- Loganiaceae
- Papaveraceae
- Apocynaceae
Q. 11 of Quiz-780 (Que-ID : 1391)
Which one of these alkaloids is volatile in nature?
- Narcotine
- Papaverine
- Nicotine
- Thebaine
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
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
Q. 15 of Quiz-780 (Que-ID : 1395)
Amylum is synonym for-
- starch
- cellulose
- sodium alginate
- isaphgol mucilage
Q. 17 of Quiz-780 (Que-ID : 1397)
Urginea maritimma is used as-
- Purgative
- Astringent
- Cardiotonic
- Anti-infective
Q. 19 of Quiz-780 (Que-ID : 1399)
Camphor is obtained from which plant?
- Eucalyptus globulus
- Cinnammonnum camphora
- Chenopodium ambrosoids
- none of the above
Q. 20 of Quiz-780 (Que-ID : 1400)
Cymbopogon citratus belongs to the family-
- Graminae
- Lauraceae
- Myrtaceae
- Rubiaceae
Q. 21 of Quiz-780 (Que-ID : 1401)
Terpentine oil contains mainly-
- citral
- α-pinene
- Limonene
- Phellandrene
Q. 22 of Quiz-780 (Que-ID : 1402)
Peppermint oil is synonym for-
- Mentha oil
- Chenopodium oil
- Cardamom oil
- Lemon oil
Q. 23 of Quiz-780 (Que-ID : 1403)
Which part of the Dill fruit contains oil?
- Entire fruit
- Endosperm
- Vittae
- Mericarp
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
Q. 25 of Quiz-780 (Que-ID : 1405)
Triterpenoid saponins are present in-
- Arjuna Bark
- Black catechu
- Bahera
- none of the above
Q. 26 of Quiz-780 (Que-ID : 1406)
Pungency of chilies is due to the presence of?
- Capsaicin
- Capsanthin
- Carotene
- Pungent protein
Q. 27 of Quiz-780 (Que-ID : 1407)
Turmeric possess saffron colour due to presence of-
- Curcumin
- Turmerone
- Curcumens
- Phellandrene
Q. 28 of Quiz-780 (Que-ID : 1408)
Free cinnamic acid is present in-
- Colophony
- Storax
- Asafoetida
- Balsam of tolu
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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Which of the method of advertisement is suitable for uneducated media?
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- Audio visual
- News papers
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Disposable syringes are made up of -
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- Cocaine
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- Ammoniated mercury
- Yellow mercuric oxide
- Potassium permangnate
- none of the above
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'Magic remedies Act' was passed in -
- April 1954
- May 1950
- October 1948
- June 1959
Q. 10 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1034)
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- Sulphur
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- Sodium sulphate
- None of the above
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- Nitric oxide (NO)
- Adenosine
- Neuropeptide Y (NPY)
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- Poultice
- Pessaries
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- Toxicity and addiction
- Incompatibility
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- Local anaesthetic
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- Antiemetics
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- Orthopaedic hospital
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- Ball mill
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- Roller mill
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- Biochemistry
- Pathology
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- \({Age \over 20} × adult \ dose\)
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- displacing from proteine binding site
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- Bacillus pumulis
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- Bacillus sterothermophilus
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- water
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- 95%
- 100%
- 70%
- 50%
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- Inhibiting the reabsorption of sodium ion
- None of the above
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An example of amino acid which does not contain sulphur is
- Aspartic acid
- cystine
- Methionine
- Cysteine
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- Violet
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- Red
- Yellow
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which one is a iron transporter in the blood?
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- Violet
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- Red
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