CS/B.PHARM/SEM-2/PT-202/2013
2013
PHARMACOGNOSY
Time Allotted : 3 Hours Full Marks : 70
The figures in the margin indicate full marks.
Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words
as far as practicable.
GROUP – A
( Multiple Choice Type Questions )
1. Choose the correct alternatives for any ten of the following :
10 × 1 = 10
i) Bronchodialating effect of Adhatoda vasica is due to
a) adhatoic acid b) vasicine
c) vasicinone d) none of these.
ii) Narcotic effect of nutmeg is due to
a) myristicin b) elimicin
c) safrole d) all of these.
iii) The esters of unsaturated fatty acids of hydrocarpic acid
are available in
a) clove oil b) chaulmoogra oil
c) mustard oil d) eucalyptus oil.
iv) What colour is produced when Zanzibar aloe is treated
with nitric acid ?
a) Yellowish brown
b) Pale brownish
c) Deep brownish red
d) Brown changes to green colour.
v) Withanolides are found in
a) ashwagandha
b) hyoscyamus
c) rhubarb
d) aconite.