FINAL ANSWER KEY

Question 108/2024/OL
Paper Code:
Category 629/2023
Code:
Exam: Research Officer Ayurveda
Date of Test 10-09-2024
Department Ayurveda Medical Education
Question1:-The useful part of Karkatasringi is
A:-Root
B:-Gall
C:-Seed
D:-Stem
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question2:-Which variety of Rasna is used in South India ?
A:-Alpenia galanga
B:-Pluchea lanceolata
C:-Vanda roxburghi
D:-None
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question3:-Evaluation of Analgesic activity is by using
A:-Brewer's Yeast
B:-Carrageean
C:-ROS
D:-Tail-Flick test
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question4:-Which Aflatoxin is the most toxic and causes hepatocellular carcinoma ?
A:-Aflatoxin G2
B:-Aflatoxin B2
C:-Aflatoxin G1
D:-Aflatoxin B1
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question5:-Permissible limit of Hg in herbal drug
A:-10microgram/g
B:-5microgram/g
C:-1microgram/g
 D:-3microgram/g
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question6:-Reagent for detecting the presence of alkaloid
A:-Dragendorff's reagent
B:-Ferric chloride
C:-Millon's reagent
D:-None
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question7:-Useful part of Isabgol is
A:-Gall
B:-Seed
C:-Flowerbud
D:-Gum
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question8:-Bhilavanol is present in
A:-Aegle marmelos
B:-Bacopa moneri
C:-Boswellia Serrata
D:-Semecarpus anacardium
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question9:-Drug that calms the subject without inducing sleep
A:-Sedative
B:-Hypnotic
C:-Anti anxiolytic
D:-All of the above
Correct Answer:-Question Cancelled
Question10:-Substitute for Meda and Mehameda
A:-Vidari
B:-Aswagandha
C:-Shatavari
D:-Musali
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question11:-Chakralakshanika is the synonym of
A:-Thrivrit
B:-Guduchi
C:-Daruharidra
 D:-Yashtimadhu
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question12:-Substitute of Valeriana wallichi
A:-Saussurea lappa
B:-Nardostachys jatamansi
C:-Baliospermum montanum
D:-Plumbago zeylanica
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question13:-CPCSEA is a statutory committee established under chapter 4, Section
15(1) for
A:-Animal welfare board
B:-Prevention of cruelty to animals
C:-Supervision on Animal experiment
D:-Ministry of Forest
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question14:-Which of the following is Medhya Dravya ?
A:-Hareetaki
B:-Vasa
C:-Guduchi
D:-Mustha
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question15:-The pharmacological assay used to study CNS Depressant activity in
albino rats
A:-Plethysmometer
B:-Actophotometer
C:-Eddy's hot plate
D:-None
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question16:-Which of the following statements is correct ?
A:-MIC is the Minimum Inhibitory Concentration of the antimicrobial agent
which inhibits the growth but not viability
B:-MCC is the Maximum Concentration of the drug that makes organism
nonviable
C:-MIC is the Minimum Inhibitory Concentration of the drug that inhibits the
growth as well as makes it nonviable
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question17:-A per NMPB guidelines regarding GCP the season for collection of
Cyperus rotundus is
A:-August to October
B:-February to April
C:-May to July
D:-November to January
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question18:-As per NMPB Guideline, Season for collection of Asparagus racemosus
(Shatawari) Root is
A:-February to Aprill
B:-May to July
C:-August to October
D:-November to January
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question19:-Which container is suitable for protection from light ?
A:-Air tight container
B:-Glass containers
C:-Amber coloured bottles
D:-Hermetically sealed containers
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question20:-Adulterant of Ashoka
A:-Cassia fistula
B:-Alstonia scholaris
C:-Polyalthia longifolia
D:-Terminalia arjuna
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question21:-Process in which water is removed from a product after it is frozen and
placed under a vacuum, allowing the ice to change directly from solid to vapor
without passing through a liquid phase.
A:-Freeze drying
B:-Vacuum drying
C:-Air drying
D:-Spray drying
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question22:-According to Sarngadhara Samhitha if takra is used as drava dravya in
Sneha paka the duration of paka in days is
A:-12
 B:-5
C:-3
D:-2
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question23:-Qualities of Sneha after murcchana among below are except
A:-Decrease in the Acid value
B:-Decrease in the Rancidity
C:-Decrease in Iodine and Saponification values
D:-Decrease in the Saturated acid profile
Correct Answer:-Question Cancelled
Question24:-For extraction of thermolabile drugs which extraction process should
be used ?
A:-Percolation
B:-Maceration
C:-Decoction
D:-Both A and B
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question25:-Dragendorff's test coming under phytochemical investigation of
Kashayam is for identification of
A:-Tannins
B:-Alkaloids
C:-Saponins
D:-Flavonoids
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question26:-Use of ekala dravya in every chikitsa-prakarana is mentioned in
A:-Chakradatta
B:-Shrngadhara samihitha
C:-Yogarathnakara
D:-Bhaishajya rathnavali
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question27:-Which part in the distillation apparatus represents the heat exchanger
?
A:-Adapter
B:-Still
C:-Receiver
D:-Condenser
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question28:-Which among the following is chemical standardization of herbs
A:-Chromatography
B:-Moisture content
C:-Ash value
D:-Acid value
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question29:-Which of the following dryer is the convectional drying equipment with
enclosed insulated chambers ?
A:-Fluidized bed dryer
B:-Drum dryer
C:-Cabinet tray dryer
D:-Pneumatic dryer
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question30:-Metal rings containing semi circular projection which are arranged as a
nest to form channels on edges is seen in
A:-Meta filter
B:-Filter press
C:-Rotory drum filter
D:-Berkfield filter
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question31:-Distillation of water immiscible liquid is
A:-Destructive distillation
B:-Steam distillation
C:-Vacuum distillation
D:-Molecular distillation
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question32:-Conduction is used as principle of heat treatment in
A:-Fluidized bed dryer
B:-Freeze dryer
C:-Drum dryer
D:-Vacuum dryer
Correct Answer:-Question Cancelled
Question33:-Thila Pramana agni is mentioned in
A:-Bhava prakasha
B:-Yogaratnakara
C:-Sharngadhara Samhitha
 D:-Bhaishajya rathnavali
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question34:-Which type of separator utilizes centrifugal force for size separation ?
A:-Sieve
B:-Membrane filter
C:-Cyclone separator
D:-Sintered glass filter
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question35:-Parpati Kalpana is explained in detail in
A:-Bhaishajya rathnavali
B:-Sharngadhara Samhitha
C:-Bhava prakasha
D:-Yogaratnakara
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question36:-Which of the following is/are correct regarding the scheme of
Pharmacovigilance Program for Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani and Homeopathy Drugs
launched by Ministry of Ayush;
i. Global Centre for Traditional Medicine, Jamnagar is the National
Pharmacovigilance
Co-ordination Centre.
ii. One of the aims of scheme is reporting instances of misleading advertisements of
ASU and H drugs for regulatory actions.
iii. Hierarchy of Pharmacovigilance Program consists of a three-tier structure.
A:-Only (i and ii)
B:-Only (ii and iii)
C:-Only (iii)
D:-All of the above (i, ii and iii)
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question37:-As per Rule 158 (B) of Drugs and Cosmetics Rule, 1940, which of the
following statement is NOT CORRECT regarding issue of license with respect to
Aushadh Ghana (Extract of medicinal Plant) - Aqueous Category having ingredients
as per text and new indication:
A:-Safety Study is not required
B:-Safety Study is required
C:-Evidence/Proof of Effectiveness is Required
D:-Published literature pertaining to evidence of effectiveness is not required
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question38:-As per Rule 161 of D and Rules, 1945, what should be the maximum
size of packing for Mritsanjivani Sura
A:-10 ml
 B:-15 ml
C:-30 ml
D:-120 ml
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question39:-Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (TKDL) initiated the project on
Ayurveda from Kerala manuscripts in Year:
A:-2015
B:-2016
C:-2017
D:-2018
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question40:-As per Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940, which of the following
statement is INCORRECT in respect to ASU Drugs Technical Advisory board :
A:-Constitution of Board is given in Chapter IV-A, Section 33-C
B:-The Drugs Controller, India is and ex-officio member
C:-Teacher of Dravyaguna and Bhaishajya Kalpana are members
D:-The nominated members of board shall hold office for a period of 5years
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question41:-Number of single drug monographs included in Ayurvedic
Pharmacopoeia of India Part I, Volume IV are
A:-68
B:-78
C:-80
D:-92
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question42:-If a drug is sold, or offered or exhibited for sale, under a name which
belongs to another drug, then it is said as
A:-Substitution drug
B:-Misbranded drug
C:-Adulterated drug
D:-Spurious drug
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question43:-As per D and C Rule, 1945, Schedule T, Supplementary guidelines for
manufacturing of Rasaushadhies (Herbomineral compounds) of ASU medicines, the
total minimum manufacturing space required is
A:-150 Sq. Ft.
B:-200 Sq. Ft.
C:-1200 Sq. Ft.
 D:-1500 Sq. Ft.
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question44:-Monograph of following drug is not included in Ayurvedic
Pharmacopoeia of India, Part I, Volume VII
A:-Saindhava Lavana
B:-Samudra Lavana
C:-Jaharamohara
D:-Gomeda
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question45:-Which of the following Guidelines is correctly paired for carrying out
Acute oral ?
Toxicity studies as per OECD:
A:-Acute Toxic Class Method-Guideline 425
B:-Up-and-Down Procedure-Guideline 423
C:-Fixed Dose Procedure - Guideline 420
D:-Fixed Dose Procedure-Guideline 423
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question46:-Which of the following statement is/are correct regarding licensing of
Ayurvedic Manufacturing Unit as per D and C Rules 1945 ?
i. License to manufacture for sale of Ayurveda drugs -Form 25-D
ii. Certificate of renewal of license to manufacture for sale of Ayurveda drugs -Form
26-C
iii. Certificate of renewal of loan license to manufacture for sale of Ayurveda drugs
-Form 26-E
A:-Only (i and ii)
B:-Only (ii and iii)
C:-Only (i and iii)
D:-All are correct
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question47:-Which of the following is NOT CORRECT in relation to ASU drug
Inspectors as per D and C Act, 1940 ?
A:-In relation to Ayurvedic, Siddha or Unani drugs, an Inspector is appointed by
the Central Goverment or a State Government under Section 33G of Drugs and
Cosmetics Act 1940.
B:-Qualifications of ASU Drug Inspector are enlisted in Drugs and Cosmetics
Rule 49.
C:-The provisions of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 shall, so far as may
be, apply to any search or seizure under Chapter IV-A of D and C Act.
D:-If any person willfully obstructs an Inspector in the exercise of the powers
conferred upon him, he shall be punishable with imprisonment which may extend to
three years, or with fine, or with both.
 Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question48:-As per Good Clinical Practice Guidelines for Clinical trials in Ayurveda,
Siddha, Unani (ASU) Medicine, which of the following statement is NOT CORRECT
regarding Institutional Ethics Committee
A:-One legal expert or retired judge can be one of the members
B:-One philosopher/ethicist/theologian can be one of the members
C:-Chairperson of the Committee should preferably be from within the
Institution
D:-Independence and competence are the two hallmarks of an IEC
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question49:-According to Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985,
which of the following statement is NOT CORRECT ?
"Cannabis (hemp)" means
A:-charas, that is, the separated resin, in whatever form
B:-ganja, that is, the flowering or fruiting tops of the cannabis plant (excluding
the seeds and leaves when not accompanied by the tops)
C:-any mixture, with or without any neutral material, of any of the above forms
of cannabis
D:-"cannabis plant" means plant belonging only to the genus Cannabis sativa
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question50:-Which of the following methods of inventory management for
pharmacy is based on Pareto's principle ?
A:-ABC Analysis
B:-VED Analysis
C:-HML Analysis
D:-SDE Analysis
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question51:-As per United states Pharmacopeia particle size of very fine powder
A:-All particles pass through a No. 8 sieve, and not more than 20% pass
through a No. 60 sieve.
B:-All particles pass through a No. 40 sieve, and not more than 40% pass
through a No. 80 sieve
C:-All particles pass through a No. 80 sieve
D:-All particles pass through a No. 60 sieve, and not more than 40% pass
through a No. 100 sieve
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question52:-Micromeritics is the study of
A:-Particle size and size distribution
B:-Shape, angle of repose, porosity and true volume
 C:-Bulk volume, apparent density and bulkiness
D:-All of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question53:-The method of blending small amounts of powders by movement of
spatula through them on a sheet of paper is called
A:-Trituration
B:-Sifting
C:-Tumbling
D:-Spatulation
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question54:-An efflorescent powder is
A:-A crystalline powder that contains water of hydration or crystallization
B:-Powder that absorbs moisture from the air
C:-Powder that absorbs moisture from the air to the extent that they will
partially or wholly liquefy
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question55:-The substance which add the necessary bulk to a formulation to
prepare tablets of the desired size is called
A:-Blinders
B:-Diluents
C:-Disintegrants
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question56:-Lozenges are
A:-Solid dosage form
B:-Liquid dosage form
C:-Semi solid dosage form
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question57:-Hydrophilic ointment is an example of
A:-Water removable base
B:-Oleaginous base
C:-Absorption base
D:-Water soluble base
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question58:-The factors depends on the selection of base in the formulation of an
ointment includes
A:-Desired release rate of the drug substance from the ointment base
B:-Stability of the drug in the ointment base
C:-Both A and B
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question59:-Fusion is a method used for the preparation of
A:-Tablets
B:-Ointments
C:-Capsules
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question60:-Elixirs are
A:-Solid dosage form
B:-Liquid dosage form
C:-Semi solid dosage form
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question61:-Aqueous or oleaginous solutions in the form of coarse droplets are
called
A:-Elixirs
B:-Spray
C:-Syrup
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question62:-Silica gel is an example of
A:-Inorganic gel
B:-Organic gel
C:-Hydrogel
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question63:-A dosage form which contains dispersed gas bubbles
A:-Syrup
B:-Spray
C:-Tablets
D:-Foams
 Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question64:-The permissible limit of lead in herbal drug preparations
A:-10ppm
B:-3ppm
C:-0.3ppm
D:-1ppm
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question65:-The test that is used to evaluate the ability of the tablets to withstand
abrasion in packing, handling and transporting
A:-Hardness test
B:-Dissolution test
C:-Disintegration test
D:-Friability test
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question66:-The use of Clevenger apparatus is for the following purpose
A:-Volatile compound determination
B:-Sublimation
C:-HPTLC
D:-To determine pH of liquids
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question67:-"Bhumau hastamidau nimnam vidyat gartamuttamam" is said in the
context of
A:-Bhudhara yantra
B:-Patala yantra
C:-Kachapa yantra
D:-Tiryakpatana yantra
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question68:-SFC stands for
A:-Super Critical Fluid Chromatography
B:-Specific Fluid Chromatography
C:-Single Function Chromatography
D:-Simple Fluorescence Chromatography
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question69:-Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry is to identify the following in a
given compound
A:-Alkaloids
B:-Mineral elements/Heavy metals
 C:-Microbial growth
D:-Pesticidal/chemical residues
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question70:-The following helps to identify presence of untransformed free metal in
a Bhasma
A:-HPTLC
B:-Sublimation
C:-Xray Diffraction
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question71:-API recommends the use of the following refractometer for most
measurements
A:-Handheld refractrometer
B:-Brix refractometer
C:-Abbe's refractometer
D:-Rayleigh refractometer
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question72:-Which sieve number is used for the powder to be of "very fine"
category
A:-Sieve No. 80
B:-Sieve No. 100
C:-Sieve No. 125
D:-Sieve No. 60
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question73:-Which chapter of Rasa ratna samucchaya deals about yantras
A:-7
B:-9
C:-11
D:-13
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question74:-Identify the odd one out
A:-Adhahpatana yantra
B:-Adhopatana yantra
C:-Tiryakpatana yantra
D:-Urdhwapatana yantra
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question75:-Which of the following is not a type of Chromatography ?
 A:-Thin layer chromatography
B:-Affinity Chromatograpahy
C:-Flash Chromatography
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question76:-Institutional Animal Ethics Committee must be reconstituted once
every ____ years.
A:-3 years
B:-5 years
C:-7 years
D:-9 years
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question77:-One among the following is not among the 3R's of animal research
A:-Replacement
B:-Reduction
C:-Refinement
D:-Rehabilitate
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question78:-Ethical guidelines for medical research involving human subjects are
framed by
A:-US-FDA
B:-CDC
C:-WHO
D:-CIOMS
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question79:-Beall's List is known for listing of the following :
A:-Predatory journals
B:-Ghost journals
C:-Plagiarised journals
D:-PubMed indexed journals
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question80:-Impact Factor (IF) of a journal is given by
A:-Clarivate
B:-PLOS
C:-PubMed
D:-Springer
 Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question81:-Fibroblasts come under
A:-Transformed cells
B:-Primary cells
C:-Self-renewal cells
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question82:-International Traditional Medicine Clinical Trial Registry (ITMCTR) is
established by
A:-Japan
B:-India
C:-China
D:-Sri Lanka
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question83:-An Orphan Drug is one which is
A:-Approved for clinical trial, not approved for usage in public
B:-Used to treat rare medical conditions
C:-A drug approved for pre-clinical research
D:-A drug studied in invivo models
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question84:-In Silico study means
A:-Using silicon-based molecules in research
B:-Discoveries made using computer simulation
C:-Drug study using silica gel medium
D:-Analysing presence of silicon molecules in a organism
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question85:-Duration of Phase 3 clinical trials is
A:-1-4 years
B:-4-8 years
C:-8-12 years
D:-Few months
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question86:-ANOCOVA (Analysis of Covariance) has
A:-Features of Analysis of variance
B:-Same features of Regression
C:-No utility when uncontrolled variable influences study variable
 D:-Features of both ANOVA and Regression combined together
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question87:-For comparison of differentials of variance between groups, which test
is suitable ?
A:-'Z' test
B:-Paired t test
C:-Student's t test
D:-'F' test
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question88:-'t' test is
A:-Parametric small sample test
B:-Non parametric small sample test
C:-Parametric large sample test
D:-Non parametric large sample test
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question89:-Full form of SPSS is
A:-Statistical processor slot
B:-Statistical package for the social sciences
C:-Socially processed statistical support
D:-System processor for statistical support
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question90:-Statistical software is used for
A:-Data collection
B:-Data tabulation
C:-Data mining
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question91:-Conch (Turbinella rapa) shell mainly contains
A:-Sulphur dioxide
B:-Sodium carbonate
C:-Zinc sulphate
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question92:-Honey is made of the following raw materials
A:-Nectar and dew
B:-Phloemsap and nectar
 C:-Nectar and Honey dew
D:-Phloemsap, Nectar and Honey dew
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question93:-Bezoar (Felbovinum purifactum) acts as
A:-Antispasmodic
B:-Laxative
C:-None of the above
D:-Both A and B
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question94:-Musk is the secretion from
A:-Thyroid gland
B:-Liver
C:-Pancreas
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question95:-Scientific name of pearl oyster is
A:-Cyprea moneta
B:-Gastropoda pulmonata
C:-Corallium rubrum
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question96:-Citronella oil is obtained from
A:-Cymbopogon nardus (Linn.)
B:-Pinus palustris (Retz.)
C:-Trachyspermum ammi (Linn.)
D:-Echinochloa crus-galli
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question97:-Medicinally useful part of Alpinia galanga is
A:-Fruit
B:-Leaf
C:-Stem
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question98:-Resins dissolve in
A:-Water
B:-Organic solvents
 C:-Both A and B
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:-Question Cancelled
Question99:-Flavours are to be added in Medicinal preparations
A:-Prior to any operation involving heat
B:-After any operation involving heat
C:-In between preparation
D:-Before and after heating
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question100:-Saccharin sodium is
A:-Sweeter than sugar
B:-Does not have bitter aftertaste
C:-Both A and B
D:-Less sweet than sugar
Correct Answer:- Option-A