Class -43 RRB Pharmacist

KCL Tutorial , Crude drugs- Pharmacognosy Based MCQs

Laxatives
1. Which part of the Aloe plant is primarily used as a
laxative?

• a) Leaves
• b) Roots
• c) Flowers
• d) Stem
2. What is the primary active constituent in Senna
responsible for its laxative effect?

• a) Aloin
• b) Sennosides
• c) Castor oil
• d) Anthraquinones
3. Rhubarb is known for its dual action, acting as both a
laxative and what other effect at higher doses?

• a) Antipyretic
• b) Astringent
• c) Analgesic
• d) Anti-in ammatory
4. Which test is used to identify the presence of
anthraquinones in laxative drugs?

• a) Fehling's test
• b) Borntrager's test
• c) Molisch's test
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 • d) Benedict's test
5. Castor oil is obtained from the seeds of which plant?

• a) Ricinus communis
• b) Senna alexandrina
• c) Rheum palmatum
• d) Plantago ovata
6. Ispaghula is also known by which common name?

• a) Psyllium
• b) Senna
• c) Aloe
• d) Rhubarb
Cardiotonics
7. Which of the following plants is a source of the
cardiotonic drug Digitalis?

• a) Digitalis purpurea
• b) Terminalia arjuna
• c) Rauwol a serpentina
• d) Hyoscyamus niger
8. What is the main active component in Arjuna that
contributes to its cardiotonic effects?

• a) Sennosides
• b) Ajmaline
• c) Tannins
• d) Triterpenoids
9. Digitalis primarily acts on which part of the body?
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 • a) Brain
• b) Kidneys
• c) Heart
• d) Liver
10. Which test is used for the identi cation of glycosides in
Digitalis?

• a) Keller-Kiliani test
• b) Biuret test
• c) Benedict's test
• d) Molisch's test
Carminatives & G.I. Regulators
11. Which of the following is known as Queen of Spices?

• a) Ginger
• b) Cardamom
• c) Clove
• d) Nutmeg
12. Asafoetida is derived from the resin of which plant?

• a) Ferula asafoetida
• b) Piper nigrum
• c) Zingiber of cinale
• d) Elettaria cardamomum
13. Which chemical constituent is primarily responsible for
the carminative effect of Fennel?

• a) Eugenol
• b) Anethole
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 • c) Gingerol
• d) Myristicin
14. Black pepper contains which active constituent that
contributes to its pungency?

• a) Piperine
• b) Sennoside
• c) Thymol
• d) Curcumin
15. Which spice is commonly used to alleviate nausea and
motion sickness?

• a) Cinnamon
• b) Ginger
• c) Nutmeg
• d) Clove
16. Umbelliferous fruits are typically rich in which type of
essential oils?

• a) Phenolic oils
• b) Terpenes
• c) Alcohols
• d) Ketones
Astringents
17. Catechu is derived from which plant?

• a) Acacia catechu
• b) Cassia senna
• c) Terminalia arjuna
• d) Piper nigrum
 18. Which chemical constituent in Catechu is responsible for
its astringent properties?

• a) Flavonoids
• b) Tannins
• c) Saponins
• d) Alkaloids
Drugs Acting on Nervous System
19. Hyoscyamus contains which active alkaloid used for its
anticholinergic effects?

• a) Hyoscyamine
• b) Atropine
• c) Morphine
• d) Ephedrine
20. Belladonna is primarily used for its content of which
alkaloid?

• a) Ephedrine
• b) Hyoscyamine
• c) Atropine
• d) Scopolamine
21. Aconite is derived from which part of the plant?

• a) Roots
• b) Leaves
• c) Flowers
• d) Seeds
22. Ashwagandha is also known by which scienti c name?
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 • a) Withania somnifera
• b) Hyoscyamus niger
• c) Atropa belladonna
• d) Aconitum napellus
23. Opium is extracted from which plant?

• a) Papaver somniferum
• b) Cannabis sativa
• c) Ephedra sinica
• d) Strychnos nux-vomica
24. Cannabis contains which primary psychoactive
constituent?

• a) Morphine
• b) THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol)
• c) Cocaine
• d) Strychnine
25. Nux vomica seeds are a source of which toxic alkaloid?

• a) Strychnine
• b) Atropine
• c) Scopolamine
• d) Hyoscyamine
Antihypertensives
26. Rauwol a serpentina is commonly used for its content of
which alkaloid?

• a) Reserpine
• b) Sennoside
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 • c) Hyoscyamine
• d) Ajmaline
27. Which part of the Rauwol a plant is primarily used for
medicinal purposes?

• a) Leaves
• b) Roots
• c) Flowers
• d) Bark
28. What therapeutic effect does Reserpine have on the
body?

• a) Antipyretic
• b) Antihypertensive
• c) Analgesic
• d) Anti-in ammatory
29. Which test is used to identify the presence of alkaloids in
Rauwol a?

• a) Wagner’s test
• b) Fehling's test
• c) Borntrager's test
• d) Biuret test
30. Digitalis glycosides are primarily used to treat which
condition?

• a) Hypertension
• b) Heart failure
• c) Diabetes
• d) Asthma
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Laxatives
1. Which part of the Aloe plant is primarily used as a
laxative?

• Answer: a) Leaves
2. What is the primary active constituent in Senna
responsible for its laxative effect?

• Answer: b) Sennosides
3. Rhubarb is known for its dual action, acting as both a
laxative and what other effect at higher doses?

• Answer: b) Astringent
4. Which test is used to identify the presence of
anthraquinones in laxative drugs?

• Answer: b) Borntrager's test

5. Castor oil is obtained from the seeds of which plant?

• Answer: a) Ricinus communis

6. Ispaghula is also known by which common name?

• Answer: a) Psyllium
Cardiotonics
7. Which of the following plants is a source of the
cardiotonic drug Digitalis?

• Answer: a) Digitalis purpurea

8. What is the main active component in Arjuna that
contributes to its cardiotonic effects?

• Answer: d) Triterpenoids
 9. Digitalis primarily acts on which part of the body?

• Answer: c) Heart
10. Which test is used for the identi cation of glycosides in
Digitalis?

• Answer: a) Keller-Kiliani test

Carminatives & G.I. Regulators
11. Which of the following is known as Queen of Spices?

• Answer: b) Cardamom
12. Asafoetida is derived from the resin of which plant?

• Answer: a) Ferula asafoetida

13. Which chemical constituent is primarily responsible for
the carminative effect of Fennel?

• Answer: b) Anethole
14. Black pepper contains which active constituent that
contributes to its pungency?

• Answer: a) Piperine
15. Which spice is commonly used to alleviate nausea and
motion sickness?

• Answer: b) Ginger
16. Umbelliferous fruits are typically rich in which type of
essential oils?

• Answer: b) Terpenes
Astringents
17. Catechu is derived from which plant?
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 • Answer: a) Acacia catechu
18. Which chemical constituent in Catechu is responsible for
its astringent properties?

• Answer: b) Tannins
Drugs Acting on Nervous System
19. Hyoscyamus contains which active alkaloid used for its
anticholinergic effects?

• Answer: a) Hyoscyamine
20. Belladonna is primarily used for its content of which
alkaloid?

• Answer: c) Atropine
21. Aconite is derived from which part of the plant?

• Answer: a) Roots
22. Ashwagandha is also known by which scienti c name?

• Answer: a) Withania somnifera

23. Opium is extracted from which plant?

• Answer: a) Papaver somniferum

24. Cannabis contains which primary psychoactive
constituent?

• Answer: b) THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol)

25. Nux vomica seeds are a source of which toxic alkaloid?

• Answer: a) Strychnine
Antihypertensives
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 26. Rauwol a serpentina is commonly used for its content of
which alkaloid?

• Answer: a) Reserpine
27. Which part of the Rauwol a plant is primarily used for
medicinal purposes?

• Answer: b) Roots
28. What therapeutic effect does Reserpine have on the
body?

• Answer: b) Antihypertensive
29. Which test is used to identify the presence of alkaloids in
Rauwol a?

• Answer: a) Wagner’s test

30. Digitalis glycosides are primarily used to treat which
condition?

• Answer: b) Heart failure

Antitussives
1. Which plant is known as Vasaka and used as an
antitussive?

• a) Adhatoda vasica
• b) Ocimum sanctum
• c) Boswellia serrata
• d) Commiphora mukul
2. Tolu balsam is derived from which tree?

• a) Myroxylon balsamum
• b) Pinus roxburghii
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 • c) Boswellia carterii
• d) Styrax benzoin
3. Tulsi, used as an antitussive, is commonly known as
what?

• a) Holy basil
• b) Sage
• c) Thyme
• d) Rosemary
Antirheumatics
4. Guggul is obtained from which plant?

• a) Commiphora mukul
• b) Curcuma longa
• c) Boswellia serrata
• d) Colchicum autumnale
5. Colchicum is used to treat gout and is derived from which
part of the plant?

• a) Seeds
• b) Flowers
• c) Corms
• d) Leaves
Antitumour
6. Vinca alkaloids are derived from which plant?
• a) Catharanthus roseus
• b) Taxus brevifolia
• c) Podophyllum peltatum
• d) Camptotheca acuminata
Antileprotics
7. Chaulmoogra oil is used in the treatment of leprosy and is
obtained from which plant?
• a) Hydnocarpus wightianus
• b) Melia azadirachta
• c) Azadirachta indica
• d) Curcuma longa
Antidiabetics
8. Pterocarpus marsupium is commonly known as what?

• a) Indian Kino Tree

• b) Gymnema
• c) Gurmar
• d) Shatavari
9. Gymnema sylvestre is also known by what name?

• a) Sugar destroyer
• b) Bitter melon
• c) Indian gooseberry
• d) Holy basil
Diuretics
10. Gokhru is obtained from which plant?

• a) Tribulus terrestris
• b) Boerhaavia diffusa
• c) Taraxacum of cinale
• d) Equisetum arvense
11. Punarnava is derived from which plant?
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 • a) Boerhaavia diffusa
• b) Phyllanthus niruri
• c) Tribulus terrestris
• d) Aerva lanata
Antidysentrics
12. Ipecacuanha is obtained from which plant?
• a) Cephaelis ipecacuanha
• b) Atropa belladonna
• c) Erythroxylum coca
• d) Cinchona of cinalis
Antiseptics and Disinfectants
13. Benzoin is derived from which plant?

• a) Styrax benzoin
• b) Myroxylon balsamum
• c) Commiphora myrrha
• d) Boswellia serrata
14. Myrrh is obtained from which plant?

• a) Commiphora myrrha
• b) Styrax benzoin
• c) Boswellia serrata
• d) Myroxylon balsamum
15. Nim (Neem) is scienti cally known as?

• a) Azadirachta indica
• b) Ocimum sanctum
• c) Curcuma longa
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 • d) Melia azadirachta
16. Curcuma longa is commonly known as what?

• a) Turmeric
• b) Ginger
• c) Saffron
• d) Nutmeg
Antimalarials
17. Cinchona bark contains which active antimalarial
alkaloid?

• a) Quinine
• b) Strychnine
• c) Atropine
• d) Morphine
18. Cinchona bark is derived from which plant?

• a) Cinchona of cinalis
• b) Erythroxylum coca
• c) Cephaelis ipecacuanha
• d) Catharanthus roseus
Oxytocics
19. Ergot is obtained from which fungus?

• a) Claviceps purpurea
• b) Aspergillus niger
• c) Penicillium notatum
• d) Saccharomyces cerevisiae
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 20. Ergot alkaloids are used for their oxytocic effects
primarily in which condition?

• a) Inducing labor
• b) Reducing fever
• c) Treating hypertension
• d) Alleviating pain
Vitamins
21. Shark liver oil is a rich source of which vitamin?

• a) Vitamin A
• b) Vitamin C
• c) Vitamin D
• d) Vitamin E
22. Amla is a rich source of which vitamin?

• a) Vitamin C
• b) Vitamin B12
• c) Vitamin D
• d) Vitamin K
Enzymes
23. Papaya contains which enzyme known for its proteolytic
activity?

• a) Papain
• b) Bromelain
• c) Amylase
• d) Lipase
24. Diastase is an enzyme primarily involved in the digestion
of what?
 • a) Carbohydrates
• b) Proteins
• c) Fats
• d) Nucleic acids
25. Yeast is used in the production of which enzyme?

• a) Invertase
• b) Papain
• c) Bromelain
• d) Trypsin
Perfumes and Flavouring Agents
26. Peppermint oil is obtained from which plant?

• a) Mentha piperita
• b) Citrus limon
• c) Citrus sinensis
• d) Cymbopogon citratus
27. Lemon oil is extracted from which part of the plant?

• a) Peel
• b) Seeds
• c) Leaves
• d) Flowers
28. Orange oil is primarily used for which purpose?

• a) Flavoring
• b) Antimicrobial
• c) Sedative
• d) Analgesic
 29. Lemongrass oil is derived from which plant?

• a) Cymbopogon citratus
• b) Mentha piperita
• c) Citrus sinensis
• d) Citrus limon
30. Sandalwood oil is obtained from which part of the plant?

• a) Heartwood
• b) Leaves
• c) Seeds
• d) Flowers
Pharmaceutical Aids
31. Honey is primarily composed of which type of sugar?

• a) Fructose
• b) Glucose
• c) Sucrose
• d) Lactose
32. Arachis oil is commonly known as what?

• a) Peanut oil
• b) Olive oil
• c) Castor oil
• d) Coconut oil
33. Starch is used as a pharmaceutical aid primarily for which
purpose?

• a) Binder
• b) Sweetener
 • c) Solvent
• d) Flavoring agent
34. Kaolin is used in pharmaceuticals as what?

• a) Adsorbent
• b) Binder
• c) Lubricant
• d) Disintegrant
35. Pectin is used in pharmaceuticals primarily as what?

• a) Gelling agent
• b) Solvent
• c) Preservative
• d) Sweetener
36. Olive oil is commonly used in pharmaceuticals as what?

• a) Emollient
• b) Astringent
• c) Antiseptic
• d) Binder
37. Lanolin is derived from which source?

• a) Sheep wool
• b) Beeswax
• c) Plant leaves
• d) Tree bark
38. Beeswax is primarily used in pharmaceuticals as what?

• a) Thickening agent
• b) Preservative
 • c) Solvent
• d) Sweetener
39. Acacia is used in pharmaceuticals primarily as what?

• a) Binder
• b) Solvent
• c) Preservative
• d) Sweetener
40. Tragacanth is used in pharmaceuticals as what?

• a) Suspending agent
• b) Preservative
• c) Sweetener
• d) Solvent
41. Sodium alginate is derived from which source?

• a) Seaweed
• b) Tree bark
• c) Seeds
• d) Leaves
42. Agar is used in pharmaceuticals primarily as what?

• a) Gelling agent
• b) Sweetener
• c) Preservative
• d) Solvent
43. Guar gum is obtained from which plant?

• a) Cyamopsis tetragonoloba
• b) Triticum aestivum
 • c) Zea mays
• d) Oryza sativa
44. Gelatin is used in pharmaceuticals primarily as what?

• a) Capsule material
• b) Sweetener
• c) Preservative
• d) Solvent
Miscellaneous
45. Liquorice is obtained from which plant?

• a) Glycyrrhiza glabra
• b) Allium sativum
• c) Picrorhiza kurroa
• d) Dioscorea villosa
46. Garlic is scienti cally known as?

• a) Allium sativum
• b) Glycyrrhiza glabra
• c) Picrorhiza kurroa
• d) Dioscorea villosa
47. Picrorhiza is used primarily for which therapeutic
purpose?

• a) Hepatoprotective
• b) Antidiabetic
• c) Antihypertensive
• d) Antipyretic
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48. Dioscorea is used as a source of which type of
compounds?

• a) Steroidal saponins
• b) Alkaloids
• c) Flavonoids
• d) Tannins
49. Linseed is derived from which plant?

• a) Linum usitatissimum
• b) Dioscorea villosa
• c) Shatavari
• d) Shankhapusphi
50. Shatavari is scienti cally known as?

• a) Asparagus racemosus
• b) Convolvulus pluricaulis
• c) Linum usitatissimum
• d) Glycyrrhiza glabra
51. Shankhapusphi is used primarily for its effects on which
system of the body?

• a) Nervous system
• b) Digestive system
• c) Cardiovascular system
• d) Respiratory system
52. Pyrethrum is obtained from which plant?

• a) Chrysanthemum cinerariifolium
• b) Nicotiana tabacum
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 • c) Glycyrrhiza glabra
• d) Allium sativum
53. Tobacco is scienti cally known as?

• a) Nicotiana tabacum
• b) Chrysanthemum cinerariifolium
• c) Glycyrrhiza glabra
• d) Allium sativum
Answers -

a) Adhatoda vasica
1. a) Myroxylon balsamum
2. a) Holy basil
3. a) Commiphora mukul
4. c) Corms
5. a) Catharanthus roseus
6. a) Hydnocarpus wightianus
7. a) Indian Kino Tree
8. a) Sugar destroyer
9. a) Tribulus terrestris
10. a) Boerhaavia diffusa
11. a) Cephaelis ipecacuanha
12. a) Styrax benzoin
13. a) Commiphora myrrha
14. a) Azadirachta indica
15. a) Turmeric
16. a) Quinine
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17. a) Cinchona of cinalis
18. a) Claviceps purpurea
19. a) Inducing labor
20. a) Vitamin A
21. a) Vitamin C
22. a) Papain
23. a) Carbohydrates
24. a) Invertase
25. a) Mentha piperita
26. a) Peel
27. a) Flavoring
28. a) Cymbopogon citratus
29. a) Heartwood
30. a) Fructose
31. a) Peanut oil
32. a) Binder
33. a) Adsorbent
34. a) Gelling agent
35. a) Emollient
36. a) Sheep wool
37. a) Thickening agent
38. a) Binder
39. a) Suspending agent
40. a) Seaweed
41. a) Gelling agent
42. a) Cyamopsis tetragonoloba
43. a) Capsule material
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 44. a) Glycyrrhiza glabra
45. a) Allium sativum
46. a) Hepatoprotective
47. a) Steroidal saponins
48. a) Linum usitatissimum
49. a) Asparagus racemosus
50. a) Nervous system
51. a) Chrysanthemum cinerariifolium
52. a) Nicotiana tabacum

Antitussives
1. Which plant is commonly known as Vasaka and used as
an antitussive?

• a) Adhatoda vasica
• b) Ocimum sanctum
• c) Boswellia serrata
• d) Commiphora mukul
2. What is the main active constituent in Tolu balsam that
has therapeutic properties?

• a) Benzyl benzoate
• b) Menthol
• c) Thymol
• d) Cineole
3. Tulsi is known for its antitussive properties and is also
called:
 • a) Holy basil
• b) Sage
• c) Thyme
• d) Rosemary
Antirheumatics
4. Which plant produces Guggul, known for its anti-
in ammatory properties?

• a) Commiphora mukul
• b) Curcuma longa
• c) Boswellia serrata
• d) Colchicum autumnale
5. Colchicum autumnale is used to treat gout. Which part of
the plant is primarily used?

• a) Seeds
• b) Flowers
• c) Corms
• d) Leaves
6. What is the primary active alkaloid in Colchicum used for
treating gout?

• a) Colchicine
• b) Quinine
• c) Atropine
• d) Morphine
Antitumour
7. Which plant is a source of vinca alkaloids used in cancer
treatment?
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 • a) Catharanthus roseus
• b) Taxus brevifolia
• c) Podophyllum peltatum
• d) Camptotheca acuminata
8. Vincristine and vinblastine are alkaloids derived from
which plant?

• a) Catharanthus roseus
• b) Taxus brevifolia
• c) Podophyllum peltatum
• d) Camptotheca acuminata
Antileprotics
9. Chaulmoogra oil, used in the treatment of leprosy, is
obtained from which plant?
• a) Hydnocarpus wightianus
• b) Melia azadirachta
• c) Azadirachta indica
• d) Curcuma longa
Antidiabetics
10. Pterocarpus marsupium is commonly known as:

• a) Indian Kino Tree

• b) Gymnema
• c) Gurmar
• d) Shatavari
11. Gymnema sylvestre is often referred to as:

• a) Sugar destroyer
• b) Bitter melon
 • c) Indian gooseberry
• d) Holy basil
12. Which plant is known for its hypoglycemic effects and is
used in diabetes management?

• a) Gymnema sylvestre
• b) Pterocarpus marsupium
• c) Ocimum sanctum
• d) Catharanthus roseus
Diuretics
13. Gokhru is derived from which plant?

• a) Tribulus terrestris
• b) Boerhaavia diffusa
• c) Taraxacum of cinale
• d) Equisetum arvense
14. Punarnava is used as a diuretic and is derived from:

• a) Boerhaavia diffusa
• b) Phyllanthus niruri
• c) Tribulus terrestris
• d) Aerva lanata
Antidysentrics
15. Ipecacuanha, used to treat dysentery, is obtained from:

• a) Cephaelis ipecacuanha
• b) Atropa belladonna
• c) Erythroxylum coca
• d) Cinchona of cinalis
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 16. Which active compound is found in Ipecacuanha and used
for its emetic properties?

• a) Emetine
• b) Quinine
• c) Atropine
• d) Strychnine
Antiseptics and Disinfectants
17. Benzoin is derived from which plant?

• a) Styrax benzoin
• b) Myroxylon balsamum
• c) Commiphora myrrha
• d) Boswellia serrata
18. Myrrh is obtained from which plant?

• a) Commiphora myrrha
• b) Styrax benzoin
• c) Boswellia serrata
• d) Myroxylon balsamum
19. Nim (Neem) is scienti cally known as:

• a) Azadirachta indica
• b) Ocimum sanctum
• c) Curcuma longa
• d) Melia azadirachta
20. Curcuma longa is commonly known as:

• a) Turmeric
• b) Ginger
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 • c) Saffron
• d) Nutmeg
Antimalarials
21. Cinchona bark contains which active antimalarial
alkaloid?

• a) Quinine
• b) Strychnine
• c) Atropine
• d) Morphine
22. Cinchona bark is derived from which plant?

• a) Cinchona of cinalis
• b) Erythroxylum coca
• c) Cephaelis ipecacuanha
• d) Catharanthus roseus
23. Which part of the Cinchona plant is used for its medicinal
properties?

• a) Bark
• b) Leaves
• c) Flowers
• d) Roots
Oxytocics
24. Ergot is obtained from which fungus?

• a) Claviceps purpurea
• b) Aspergillus niger
• c) Penicillium notatum
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 • d) Saccharomyces cerevisiae
25. Ergot alkaloids are used for their oxytocic effects
primarily in which condition?

• a) Inducing labor
• b) Reducing fever
• c) Treating hypertension
• d) Alleviating pain
Vitamins
26. Shark liver oil is a rich source of which vitamin?

• a) Vitamin A
• b) Vitamin C
• c) Vitamin D
• d) Vitamin E
27. Amla is a rich source of which vitamin?

• a) Vitamin C
• b) Vitamin B12
• c) Vitamin D
• d) Vitamin K
Enzymes
28. Papaya contains which enzyme known for its proteolytic
activity?

• a) Papain
• b) Bromelain
• c) Amylase
• d) Lipase
 29. Diastase is an enzyme primarily involved in the digestion
of:

• a) Carbohydrates
• b) Proteins
• c) Fats
• d) Nucleic acids
30. Yeast is used in the production of which enzyme?

• a) Invertase
• b) Papain
• c) Bromelain
• d) Trypsin
Perfumes and Flavouring Agents
31. Peppermint oil is obtained from which plant?

• a) Mentha piperita
• b) Citrus limon
• c) Citrus sinensis
• d) Cymbopogon citratus
32. Lemon oil is extracted from which part of the plant?

• a) Peel
• b) Seeds
• c) Leaves
• d) Flowers
33. Orange oil is primarily used for:

• a) Flavoring
• b) Antimicrobial
 • c) Sedative
• d) Analgesic
34. Lemongrass oil is derived from which plant?

• a) Cymbopogon citratus
• b) Mentha piperita
• c) Citrus sinensis
• d) Citrus limon
35. Sandalwood oil is obtained from which part of the plant?

• a) Heartwood
• b) Leaves
• c) Seeds
• d) Flowers
Pharmaceutical Aids
36. Honey is primarily composed of which type of sugar?

• a) Fructose
• b) Glucose
• c) Sucrose
• d) Lactose
37. Arachis oil is commonly known as:

• a) Peanut oil
• b) Olive oil
• c) Castor oil
• d) Coconut oil
38. Starch is used as a pharmaceutical aid primarily for which
purpose?
 • a) Binder
• b) Sweetener
• c) Solvent
• d) Preservative
39. Kaolin is used in pharmaceuticals as a:

• a) Adsorbent
• b) Sweetener
• c) Preservative
• d) Binder
40. Pectin is primarily used in pharmaceuticals as a:

• a) Gelling agent
• b) Sweetener
• c) Binder
• d) Preservative
41. Olive oil is often used in pharmaceutical formulations as
a:

• a) Solvent
• b) Binder
• c) Sweetener
• d) Preservative
42. Lanolin is derived from:

• a) Sheep wool
• b) Plant leaves
• c) Fish liver
• d) Bee hives
43. Beeswax is primarily used in pharmaceuticals for its:

• a) Emollient properties
• b) Sweetening properties
• c) Preservative properties
• d) Binding properties
44. Acacia is also known as:

• a) Gum arabic
• b) Gum tragacanth
• c) Gum karaya
• d) Gum ghatti
45. Tragacanth is used in pharmaceuticals primarily as a:

• a) Gelling agent
• b) Sweetener
• c) Binder
• d) Preservative
46. Sodium alginate is derived from:

• a) Seaweed
• b) Tree bark
• c) Seeds
• d) Leaves
47. Agar is used in pharmaceuticals primarily as a:

• a) Gelling agent
• b) Sweetener
• c) Preservative
• d) Solvent
 48. Guar gum is obtained from which plant?

• a) Cyamopsis tetragonoloba
• b) Triticum aestivum
• c) Zea mays
• d) Oryza sativa
49. Gelatin is used in pharmaceuticals primarily as a:

• a) Capsule material
• b) Sweetener
• c) Preservative
• d) Solvent
Miscellaneous
50. Liquorice is obtained from which plant?
• a) Glycyrrhiza glabra
• b) Allium sativum
• c) Picrorhiza kurroa
• d) Dioscorea villosa
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Answers
1. a) Adhatoda vasica
2. a) Benzyl benzoate
3. a) Holy basil
4. a) Commiphora mukul
5. c) Corms
6. a) Colchicine
7. a) Catharanthus roseus
8. a) Catharanthus roseus
9. a) Hydnocarpus wightianus
10. a) Indian Kino Tree
11. a) Sugar destroyer
12. a) Gymnema sylvestre
13. a) Tribulus terrestris
14. a) Boerhaavia diffusa
15. a) Cephaelis ipecacuanha
16. a) Emetine
17. a) Styrax benzoin
18. a) Commiphora myrrha
19. a) Azadirachta indica
20. a) Turmeric
21. a) Quinine
22. a) Cinchona of cinalis
23. a) Bark
24. a) Claviceps purpurea
25. a) Inducing labor
26. a) Vitamin A
27. a) Vitamin C
28. a) Papain
29. a) Carbohydrates
30. a) Invertase
31. a) Mentha piperita
32. a) Peel
33. a) Flavoring
34. a) Cymbopogon citratus
35. a) Heartwood
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 36. a) Fructose
37. a) Peanut oil
38. a) Binder
39. a) Adsorbent
40. a) Gelling agent
41. a) Solvent
42. a) Sheep wool
43. a) Emollient properties
44. a) Gum arabic
45. a) Gelling agent
46. a) Seaweed
47. a) Gelling agent
48. a) Cyamopsis tetragonoloba
49. a) Capsule material
50. a) Glycyrrhiza glabra

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