Practice high-yield Pharmacy & Pharmacology MCQs on Pharmacognosy — Part 2 with worked academic solutions for PPSC Drug Inspector, FPSC, KPPSC, SPSC.
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Question 1 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
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In plants raised through micropropagation are called
Correct Answer: Option A — Somaclones
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Somaclones is the correct answer to “In plants raised through micropropagation are called”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmacognosy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmacognosy
Question 2 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
Drug is an example of amino alkaloid:
Correct Answer: Option B — Aconine
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Aconine is the correct answer to “Drug is an example of amino alkaloid:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmacognosy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmacognosy
Question 3 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
Florentine receiver works on the principle of separation of component liquids of a mixture based on
Correct Answer: Option B — Density difference
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Density difference is the correct answer to “Florentine receiver works on the principle of separation of component liquids of a mixture based on”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmacognosy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmacognosy
Question 4 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
Cardamom is a following type of fruit
Correct Answer: Option A — Capsule
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Capsule is the correct answer to “Cardamom is a following type of fruit”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmacognosy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmacognosy
Question 5 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
Which of the following is used as a standard of crude drugs for bitterness
Correct Answer: Option A — Brucine
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Brucine is the correct answer to “Which of the following is used as a standard of crude drugs for bitterness”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmacognosy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmacognosy
Question 6 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
. . . . . . . . is used as antimalarial agent.
Correct Answer: Option D — Artemisinin
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Artemisinin is the correct answer to “. . . . . . . . is used as antimalarial agent.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmacognosy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmacognosy
Question 7 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
Brucine is present in
Correct Answer: Option C — Nux vomica
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Nux vomica is the correct answer to “Brucine is present in”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmacognosy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmacognosy
Question 8 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
Order is further categorised into . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option C — Families
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Families is the correct answer to “Order is further categorised into . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmacognosy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmacognosy
Question 9 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
Papaverine shows pharmacological activity:
Correct Answer: Option A — Spasmolytic
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Spasmolytic is the correct answer to “Papaverine shows pharmacological activity:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmacognosy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmacognosy
Question 10 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
Active constituent of Squill is
Correct Answer: Option C — Scillaren
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Scillaren is the correct answer to “Active constituent of Squill is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmacognosy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmacognosy
Question 11 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
Which of the followings herbs is considered as valuable 'Neutraceutical'?
Correct Answer: Option B — Spirulina
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Spirulina is the correct answer to “Which of the followings herbs is considered as valuable 'Neutraceutical'”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmacognosy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmacognosy
Question 12 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
Water soluble extractive of Glycyrrhiza is not less than:
Correct Answer: Option B — 20% w/w
Detailed Academic Explanation:
20% w/w is the correct answer to “Water soluble extractive of Glycyrrhiza is not less than:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmacognosy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmacognosy
Question 13 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
Substitute for Isapgol is:
Correct Answer: Option D — All
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All is the correct answer to “Substitute for Isapgol is:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmacognosy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmacognosy
Question 14 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
Which one of the following alkaloids is derived from lysine
Correct Answer: Option A — Lobeline
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Lobeline is the correct answer to “Which one of the following alkaloids is derived from lysine”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmacognosy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmacognosy
Question 15 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
Antidiarrhoeal formulations contains
Correct Answer: Option D — Pectin
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Pectin is the correct answer to “Antidiarrhoeal formulations contains”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmacognosy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmacognosy
Question 16 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
Eugenol is present in
Correct Answer: Option C — Clove oil
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Clove oil is the correct answer to “Eugenol is present in”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmacognosy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmacognosy
Question 17 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
Which of the following alkaloidal drugs is used in the treatment of migraine?
Correct Answer: Option B — Ergotamine
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Ergotamine is the correct answer to “Which of the following alkaloidal drugs is used in the treatment of migraine”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmacognosy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmacognosy
Question 18 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
Alkaloid present in Black pepper is:
Correct Answer: Option D — Piperine
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Piperine is the correct answer to “Alkaloid present in Black pepper is:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmacognosy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmacognosy
Question 19 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
Digitalis leaves are dried
Correct Answer: Option B — At a temperature of about 60° C
Detailed Academic Explanation:
At a temperature of about 60° C is the correct answer to “Digitalis leaves are dried”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmacognosy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmacognosy
Question 20 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
. . . . . . . . had used many materials (including opium) for relieving pain.
Correct Answer: Option C — Galen
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Galen is the correct answer to “. . . . . . . . had used many materials (including opium) for relieving pain.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmacognosy.
Volatile oil + Gum + Resin is the correct answer to “Oleo gum resins are mixture of:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmacognosy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmacognosy
Question 22 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
. . . . . . . . is an emulsifying agent, gelling agent and a plasma substitute.
Correct Answer: Option A — Pectin
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Pectin is the correct answer to “. . . . . . . . is an emulsifying agent, gelling agent and a plasma substitute.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmacognosy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmacognosy
Question 23 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
Herbal cosmetics for oral hygienic product includes
Correct Answer: Option A — Dentifrices
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Dentifrices is the correct answer to “Herbal cosmetics for oral hygienic product includes”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmacognosy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmacognosy
Question 24 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
The active ingredient that forms froth when shaken with water
Correct Answer: Option D — Saponin
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Saponin is the correct answer to “The active ingredient that forms froth when shaken with water”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmacognosy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmacognosy
Question 25 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
Centella asiatica belongs to the family of
Correct Answer: Option B — Umbelliferae
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Umbelliferae is the correct answer to “Centella asiatica belongs to the family of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmacognosy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmacognosy
Question 26 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
Alkaloids are not precipitated by
Correct Answer: Option D — Millon's reagent
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Millon's reagent is the correct answer to “Alkaloids are not precipitated by”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmacognosy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmacognosy
Question 27 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
For effective screening of all bacteria for sterilization of liquids the membrane pore size is
Correct Answer: Option A — 0.2μm
Detailed Academic Explanation:
0.2μm is the correct answer to “For effective screening of all bacteria for sterilization of liquids the membrane pore size is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmacognosy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmacognosy
Question 28 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
Gentian contains bitter glycosides mainly:
Correct Answer: Option A — Gentiopicrin
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Gentiopicrin is the correct answer to “Gentian contains bitter glycosides mainly:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmacognosy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmacognosy
Question 29 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
Rosettes (or) clusters of cal. oxalate crystals are present in
Correct Answer: Option A — Clove
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Clove is the correct answer to “Rosettes (or) clusters of cal. oxalate crystals are present in”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmacognosy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmacognosy
Question 30 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
Raw cotton fibres dissolve in which solution to form balloons
Correct Answer: Option D — Ammonical CuO
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Ammonical CuO is the correct answer to “Raw cotton fibres dissolve in which solution to form balloons”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmacognosy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmacognosy
Question 31 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
Aloe is used as a . . . . . . . . because of its intensely irritating effects on the delicate mucosal lining.
Correct Answer: Option A — Purgative
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Purgative is the correct answer to “Aloe is used as a . . . . . . . . because of its intensely irritating effects on the delicate mucosal lining.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmacognosy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmacognosy
Question 32 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
What is strophanthus.
Correct Answer: Option C — Cardiac glycoside
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Cardiac glycoside is the correct answer to “What is strophanthus.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmacognosy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmacognosy
Question 33 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
The synonym for 'Sesame oil'
Correct Answer: Option D — Gingelly oil
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Gingelly oil is the correct answer to “The synonym for 'Sesame oil'”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmacognosy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmacognosy
Question 34 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
Jesult's bark is the synonym of
Correct Answer: Option C — Cinchona
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Cinchona is the correct answer to “Jesult's bark is the synonym of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmacognosy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmacognosy
Question 35 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
Saffron cultivated in India is
Correct Answer: Option C — Kashmir
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Kashmir is the correct answer to “Saffron cultivated in India is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmacognosy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmacognosy
Question 36 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
Belluli and Vallaippundu are synonyms of . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option D — Garlic
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Garlic is the correct answer to “Belluli and Vallaippundu are synonyms of . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmacognosy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmacognosy
Question 37 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
Artemisinin is . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option D — All of these
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of these is the correct answer to “Artemisinin is . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmacognosy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmacognosy
Question 38 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
Marquis test is to identify
Correct Answer: Option A — Morphine
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Morphine is the correct answer to “Marquis test is to identify”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmacognosy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmacognosy
Question 39 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
Cyanogenetic glycosides present in bitter almonds is
Correct Answer: Option A — Amydgalin
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Amydgalin is the correct answer to “Cyanogenetic glycosides present in bitter almonds is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmacognosy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmacognosy
Question 40 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
Water soluble constituent of ergot
Correct Answer: Option B — Ergometrine
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Ergometrine is the correct answer to “Water soluble constituent of ergot”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmacognosy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmacognosy
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