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Neuroprotective and antioxidant
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1. Brahmi exhibits which of the following pharmacological properties?
A
Neuroprotective and antioxidant
B
Antihistamine and decongestant
C
Sedative and analgesic
D
Hypoglycemic and anti-inflammatory
Neuroprotective and antioxidant
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2. Ephedra is commonly used in the treatment of:
A
Malaria
B
Gastric ulcers
C
Diabetes
D
Asthma and nasal congestion
Asthma and nasal congestion
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3. Cinchona belongs to which plant family?
A
Rubiaceae
B
Rutaceae
C
Fabaceae
D
Solanaceae
Rubiaceae
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4. Which of the following is a traditional use of Aloe vera gel?
A
Treating burns and wounds
B
Managing hypertension
C
Reducing anxiety
D
Treating joint pain
Treating burns and wounds
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5. What is the mode of action of Senna as a laxative?
A
Increasing bile secretion
B
Stimulating peristalsis of the colon
C
Inhibiting water absorption in the intestines
D
Neutralizing stomach acid
Stimulating peristalsis of the colon
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6. Ipecac is derived from which part ofthe plant?
A
Roots and rhizomes
B
Leaves
C
Flowers
D
Seeds
Roots and rhizomes
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7. The primary bioactive compounds in Ashwagandha are:
A
Flavonoids
B
Withanolides
C
Saponins
D
Tannins
Withanolides
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8. Murexide test is used to detect which class of the following alkaloids?
A
Tropane
B
Purine
C
Quinoline
D
Indole
Purine
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9. Codeine is
A
Acetyl ester of morphine
B
Dimethyl ether of morphine
C
Methyl ether of morphine
D
Diethyl ether of morphine
Methyl ether of morphine
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10. Which ofthe following is a therapeutic use ofopium alkaloids?
A
Anti-inflammatory
B
Pain relief
C
Anti-hypertensive
D
Antipyretic
Pain relief
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11. Kurchi is traditionally used for treating:
A
Malaria
B
Dysentery and diarrhea
C
Skin infections
D
Rheumatism
Dysentery and diarrhea
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12. The chemical behaviour of morphine alkaloid is
A
Acidic
B
Basic
C
Neutral
D
Amphoteric
Basic
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13. Coumarin, found in cassia cinnamon, can cause toxicity to which organ when consumedin excess?
A
Liver
B
Kidneys
C
Heart
D
Lungs
Liver
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14. Bael fruit is rich in which vitamin?
A
Vitamin A
B
Vitamin C
C
Vitamin E
D
Vitamin K
Vitamin C
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15. Given below are some of the microscopical diagnostic features of the drugs listed.
A
Choose the appropriate option:
B
i) Cluster crystals of calcium oxalate p) Rauwolfia roots
C
ii) Lignified parenchyma q) Cinnamon Bark
D
iii) Phloem fibres r) Alexandrian senna
| Feature | Drug / Plant | Reason / Characteristic |
|---|---|---|
| Cluster crystals of calcium oxalate | Alexandrian senna (r) | Senna leaves contain calcium oxalate crystals, a key microscopical diagnostic feature. |
| Lignified parenchyma | Cinnamon bark (q) | Cinnamon bark shows lignified parenchyma cells in its microscopic structure. |
| Phloem fibres | Rauwolfia roots (p) | Rauwolfia roots have phloem fibres as part of their identifying features. |
| Glandular trichomes | Digitalis leaves (s) | Digitalis leaves show glandular trichomes microscopically |
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16. Opium is derived from which part of the plant?
A
Seeds
B
Latex from unripe seed pods
C
Flowers
D
Roots
Latex from unripe seed pods
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17. Goldbeater skin test is used for identification of:
A
Alkaloids
B
Glycosides
C
Tannins
D
Resins
Glycosides
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18. Deadly Nightshade is the synonym of:
A
Datura
B
Belladonna
C
Cinchona
D
Cocа
Belladonna
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19. The primary toxic alkaloid found in Nux Vomica is:
A
Coniine
B
Emetine
C
Strychnine
D
Scopolamine
Strychnine
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20. What is the microscopic characteristic feature of rauwolfia?
A
Paracytic stomata
B
Lignified parenchyma
C
Multiwalled crok cells
D
Unicellular trichomes
Multiwalled cork cells
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21. The glycosidic linkage that is present in cardiac glycosides is:
A
β-1,4
B
α-1,2
C
α-1,4
D
β-1,2
α-1,4
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22. A synthetic progestin without a 3-keto group is:
A
Norethisterone
B
Desogestrel
C
Gestodene
D
Levonorgestrel
Desogestrel
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23. Which of the following adrenocorticoid is an antagonist of aldosterone?
A
Mifepristone
B
Trilostane
C
Spironolactone
D
Aminoglutethimide
Spironolactone
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24. At which position in methylprednisolone, the methyl group is present?
A
7th
B
11th
C
15th
D
6th
Methylprednisolone is a synthetic corticosteroid derived from prednisolone.
It differs from prednisolone by the addition of a methyl group at the 6th carbon position of the steroid nucleus.
This 6α-methyl group enhances its anti-inflammatory activity and reduces mineralocorticoid effects compared to prednisolone.
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25. How many chiral centers are in a sterane nucleus?
A
2
B
4
C
6
D
8
The sterane nucleus (tetracyclic steroid nucleus, cyclopentanoperhydrophenanthrene) consists of four fused rings: three cyclohexane rings (A, B, C) and one cyclopentane ring (D).
Chiral centers: In the standard sterane skeleton, the chiral carbon atoms are at positions C-3, C-5, C-8, C-9, C-10, and C-13.
These 6 stereocenters are responsible for the stereochemistry of steroids, influencing biological activity.
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26. Which drug is an antipsychotic from the benzamide class?
A
Molindone hydrochloride
B
Haloperidol
C
Sulpiride
D
Clozapine
Sulpiride
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27. Which of the following drug shows E-Z isomerism?
A
Diclofenac
B
Disalcid
C
Naproxen
D
Sulindac
Sulindac
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28. Which of the following NSAID contains 2-aminobenzoic acid group?
A
Meclofenamate sodium
B
Sulphinpyrazone
C
Sudoxicam
D
Ibuprofen
Meclofenamate sodium
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29. Ortho-acetoxy benzoic acid is a chemical name of which of the following drug?
A
Paracetamol
B
Indomethacin
C
Phenacetin
D
Aspirin
Aspirin
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30. Mefenamic acid acts as an inhibitor ofwhich ofthe following enzymes?
A
Phospholipase A2
B
COX-1 only
C
COX-2 only
D
COX-1 and COХ-2
COX-1 and COX-2
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31. Histaminic receptor found in blood vessels and blocked by mepyramine is:
A
H1 receptor
B
H2 receptor
C
H3 receptor
D
H4 receptor
H1 receptor
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32. Type of ring present in the structure of pheniramine is?
A
Pyridine
B
Pyrimidine
C
Purine
D
Lactone
Pyridine
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33. Antihistamine synthesized starting from phthalide is
A
Promethazine
B
Cyproheptadine
C
Cyclizine
D
Doxylamine
Cyproheptadine
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34. 5-HT1A agonist 'Buspirone' contains:
A
Bicyclic system
B
Tricyclic system
C
Spiro system
D
Tetracycline system
Spiro system
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35. The bridge that is present between ring nitrogen and the basic amino nitrogen in the tricyclic antidepressants is:
A
Ethylene
B
Butylene
C
Propylene
D
Methylene
Methylene
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