List of top Pharmacognosy Questions

Which diagnostic identification test is used for anthraquinone glycosides present in senna?

The swelling index is a specific evaluation parameter mainly used for quality control of

Presence of transverse markings and reticulate vessels is a characteristic pharmacognostic feature of

Ginkgo biloba should be avoided with:

Taxol is primarily semi-synthesized from which of the following precursors:

Which of the following tests of aloe is based upon fluorescence

Which of the following alkaloids are found as salts of meconic acid?

Choose the correct statement from the following:
(P) Anthraquinone derivatives are generally detected by Borntrager’s test
(Q) Anthrone is yellow colored and soluble in alkali
(R) Anthranol is insoluble in alkali and shows strong red fluorescence
(S) Borntrager’s test gives negative result with Anthranol (Reduced form)

Match the pair of drugs and their family:
Column A (Drugs):
1. Snake root
2. Artemisia
3. Bitter almond
4. Myrrh
Column B (Family):
(P) Compositae
(Q) Rosaceae
(R) Apocynaceae
(S) Burseraceae

ISO for quality assurance of Design, Development, Processing, Installation, and Servicing is:

Choose the correct statement from the following:
(A) Tannin solution precipitate alkaloid
(B) Hydrolysable tannin produce gallic and ellagic acid by enzymatic and acid hydrolysis
(C) Condensed tannin converted into red color substance known as phlobaphene on acid and enzymatic hydrolysis
(D) Tannin are insoluble in water

Shark liver oil contains

Castor oil is a

The family of Arjuna bark is

Animal fibre is

Vinca alkaloids belong to the following chemical group

Anomocytic type of stomata are found in the leaves of

The oil of Cymbopoganflexuosus contains one of the following

Partial hydrogenation of vegetable oils in the presence of Ni catalyst at 200°C gives:

Size of a pilot plant batch is:

Enzyme commonly targeted by drugs to treat hypertension is:

Etoposide and Teniposide are the semi-synthetic derivatives of: