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DRAVYAGUNA MCQs
1. Which is the analytical step of the “knowledge discovery in databases”?
(A) Informatics (B) Statistics (C) Data mining (D) Database management
2. Which is the main objective of WHO GAP guidelines?
(A) contribute to the quality assurance of medicinal plant materials.
(B) guide the formulation of national and/or regional GACP guidelines and GACP monographs for medicinal plants and related standard operating procedures.
(C) encourage and support the sustainable cultivation and collection of medicinal plants of good quality.
(D) A & B & C
3. Which following Dravya has been mentioned by Acharya Charaka in classes of Sheeta Virya Dravya & Ushna Virya Dravya in Chikitsa Sthan during Jvara Chikitsa?
(A) Jyotishmati (B) Vatapotha (C) Guduchi (D) Durva
4. Why Dravya does not consist of single Rasa, it is always possessed with six Rasas? Choose the reason.
(A) Due to presences of Sapta Padarthas. (B) Due to its Panchbhautic Constitution.
(C) Due to presence of Pancha Padarthas. (D) Due to its Prabhava.
5. Nirgundi Ghrita is indicated in _______ disease, as mentioned in AFI?
(A) Sandhivata (B) Asthigatavata (C) Kshatkshina (D) Majjagatvata
6. According to Acharya Charaka, which main Linga is mentioned for Pruthvi Mahabhoota, during the explaination of Vaisheshika Guna, in Sharira Sthana?
(A) Khara (B) Gandha (C) Guru (D) None of Above
7. Which following ingredient is not a member of Plihari Gutika, as mentioned in AFI?
(A) Sharpunkho (B) Kumari (C) Rason (D) Dronpushpi
8. which addicting drug produces little or no physical dependence is…
(A) Methadone (B) Phenobarbitone (C) Amphetamine (D) Diazepam
9. Following which Acharyas have depicted Chhedaniya & Upashamaniya Rasa among total number of Two & Three Rasas respectively?
(A) Purnaksha Moudgalya & Shakunteya (B) Shakunteya & Bhadrakapya
(C) Shakunteya & Purnaksha Moudgalya (D) Punrnaksha Moudgalya & Hiranyaksha Kaushika
10. Following which bark should be used always fresh, according to Sharangdhar Samhita?
(A) Kanchnar (B) Arjuna (C) Kutaj (D) Ashoka
11. If one is taking fresh Sahachar for the formulation or treatment, how much quantity one has to choose in comparison to other Dravyas, according to Sharangdhar Samhita?
(A) Samabhag (B) Dwiguna (C) Triguna (D) Chaturguna
12. Which vessels should be used to prepare the Ayurvedic formulations, when it does not mention specifically by author, according to Sharangdhar Samhita?
(A) Copper vessels (B) Bronze vessels (C) Mud vessels (D) Wood vessels
13. What is an ideal place to collect the medicines, which will use for Virechana Karma, according to Acharya Sushruta?
(A) Agniguna Bhuyistha (B) Aakashguna Bhuyistha (C) Vayu Aakash guna Bhuyistha (D) Pruthvi Ambuguna Bhuyistha
14. Fresh honey (Madhu) should be used for which Karma, according to Bhavprakash?
(A) Swashara Karma (B) Sandhan Karma (C) Pushti Karma (D) Lekhan Karma
15. Following which Ganas can cure Sarva Jvara, according to Sushruta?
(A) Laghupanchmula & Brihatpanchmula (B) Dashmula & Aamalkyadi Varga (C) Mustadi Varga & Vachadi Varga (D) A & B & C
16. How many types of Chandan has been described by Sodhal Nighantu?
(A) 2 (B) 4 (C) 8 (D) None of Above
17. Which Nighantu has been translated in Persian language during the reign of Akabar in the year of 1633 A D., which was named “Destorul Hunood“?
(A) Dhanvantri Nighantu (B) Raj Nighantu (C) Bhavprakash Nighantu (D) Madanpala Nighantu
18. The medicine must be collected from which type of land, according to Sushruta Samhita?
(A) Krishna Bhumi (B) Gauri Bhumi (C) Lohit Bhumi (D) A & B & C
19. In which city, the national pharmacovigilance resource centre for ASU drug is situated?
(A) Jamnagar (B) Delhi (C) Bombay (D) Bangalore
20. Following which Dravyas are common in Hrdya & Shramhar Mahakashaya in Charaka Samhita?
(A) Kharjura & Draksha (B) Amlavetas & Matulunga (C) Badar & Dadima (D) A & B & C
21. Which the following Dravya is an ingredient of Mooshakadi Tailam?
(A) Jambu Bija (B) Kakubha (C) Ashwatha (D) Gambhari
22. Seeds of Vitex nigundo are used under the name of which plant?
(A) Nagkeshar (B) Punnag & Surpunnag (C) Kakmachi (D) Renuka & Harenuka
23. What is the manifestation of decreased Vayu, according to Ashtang Hridayam?
(A) Weakness in joints (B) Reduced sleep (C) Diseases due to increased Kapha (D) Feeling of emptiness in stomach
24. Why Trividha Doshas transfer from Kostha to Sakha, according to Charaka Samhita?
(A) Consumption of Mithya Aahar Vihar (B) Excessive Vyayam (C) Tikshnata in Jatharagni (D) A & B & C
25. Following which Guna is consist of three Mahabhutas?
(A) Tikshna (B) Vishad (C) Laghu (D) Pichchhil
26. Ruksha Virya Karma is _______
(A) Sangrahana (B) Pidan (C) Ropana (D) A & B & C
27. What is the Virya mentioned of Laja(fried Paddy), by Shivdas sen on Charak Bhasya?
(A) Khara (B) Laghu (C) Vishad (D) Ushna
28. Identify the Samanpratyarabdha Dravya _______
(A) Godhum – Dugdha – Shukar (B) Dhatri – kapiththha – Dadima (C) Dhataki – Haritaki – Dadhi (D) A & B & C
29. Which is known as a process of protecting an endangered species, variety or breed, of plant or animal outside its natural habitat? (A) In vitro conservation (B) In vivo conservation (C) In -situ conservation (D) Ex-situ conservation
30. Indications of Gorakshaganja has been mentioned in which following Text? (A) Charaka Samhita (B) Charaka Samhita & Sushruta Samhita (C) Charaka Samhita & Sushruta Samhita & Bhavaprakasha Nighantu (D) None of Above
31. Find out the Prodrug …
(A) Hydralazine (B) Clonidine (C) Captopril (D) Enalapril
32. In case of anaphylactic shock, which following is life saving measure?
(A) Intravenous chlorpheniramine maleate … (B) Intravenous glucose-saline
(C) Intramuscular adrenaline hydrochloride (D) Intravenous hydrocortisone hemi succinate
33. Which type of stomata comprises two guard cells covered by two subsidiary cells, the long axes of which are parallel to that stoma?
(A) Anomocytic (B) Anisocytic (C) Diacytic (D) Paracytic
34. What is ‘placebo’? Find out the correct answer.
(A) Placebo is a dummy medication (B) Placebo is the inert material added to the drug for making tablets
(C) Placebos do not produce any effect (D) All patients respond to placebos
35. Following which drug generally not acquire the Tolerance?
(A) Anti-secretory effect of Atropine (B) Emetic effect of Levodopa
(C) Vasodilator effect of Nitrates (D) Sedative effect of Chlorpromazine
36. The clearance of which following drug is reduced parallel to the reduction in creatinine clearance, in patients with renal insufficiency? (A) Lignocaine (B) Digoxin (C) Verapamil (D) Propranolol
37. Following which plants have given name Laxmi & Sidhdhhi in Ashtavarga of Bhavaprakasha Nighantu?
(A) Jivaka & Rishbhaka (B) Meda & mahameda (C) Rudhdhhi & Vrudhdhhi (D) Kakoli & Ksheerkakoli
38. ‘Berberine’ chemical compound is fall under the _______ group.
(A) Alkaloids (B) Flavonoids (C) Phenols (D) Saponin
39. Which plant has been mentioned by Bhavaprakasha Nighantu, in Anekartha Varga, by synonym ‘Balapatra’, except Khadir?
(A) Shatavari (B) Sankhpushpi (C) Yavasha (D) Sahastravirya
40. According to Kaidev Nighantu, which are the similar pharmacological actions of Nimba Patra Shalaka & Nimba Majja?
(A) Krimighana & Kusthaghana (B) Chakshushya & Bhedan (C) Grahi & Deepan (D) Pramehahara & Arshoghna
41. Which drug produces qualitatively different actions, when it administered through different routes?
(A) Nitro-glycerine (B) Hydralazine Phenytoin sodium (C) Magnesium Sulphate (D) Phenytoin Sodium
42. The Doshas Vata, Pitta & Kapha will subside themselves, without any treatment in which seasons respectively?
(A) Vasant – Sharad – Pravrut (B) Pravrut – Vasant – Sharad (C) Pravrut – Vasant – Sharad (D) Sharad – Vasant – Pravruta
43. Classical research methodology is based on the tools of examination. Which among following is the classical tools of examination?
(A) Trividh Pariksha (B) Vadamarga (C) Prashna (D) Sambhasa
44. Following which plant doesn’t have any controversy in ayurvedic literature/ text?
(A) Arjuna (B) Ashoka (C) Gokshura (D) None of Above
45. How much quantity of Madhu should be added in Kwath Kalpana in Vatta, Pitta & Kaphaja Rogas respectively, according to Sharangdhar Samhita?
(A) 1/16, 1/8, 1/4 (B) 1/4, 1/8, 1/16 (C) 4, 8, 16 (D) 16, 8, 4
46. Which Anupan Dravyas possess Pradhan Rasa Madhur, Virya Sheet & Vipaka Madhura, as mentioned in API?
(A) Sharkara & Madhu (B) Goghruta & Sharkara (C) Madhu & Jala (D) A & B & C
47. Capsaicin RS is Reference Standard of _______
(A) Vrikshamla (B) Sunthi (C) Patha (D) Shirish
48. _______ has a strong odour similar to banana.
(A) Limonene (B) Isoamyl acetate (C) Manzanate (D) Ethyl propionate
49. Intradermal drug sensitivity tests can detect the presence of following which type of hypersensitivity?
(A) Type I (anaphylactic) (B) Type II (cytolytic) (C) Type III (retarded) (D) All of the above
50. Choose an appropriate Pradhan Rasa & Vipaka as mentioned in API.
I. Aamalaki a) Tikta Rasa & Katu Vipaka
II. Pippali b) Kashay Rasa & Madhur Vipaka
III. Vasa c) Amla Rasa & Madhur Vipaka
IV. Haritaki d) Katu Rasa & Madhur Vipaka
V. Yashti e) Madhur Rasa & Madhur Vipaka
(A) I – b, II – c, III – d, IV – a, V - e
(B) I – a, II – b, III – c, IV – d, V - e
(C) I - c, II – d, III – a, IV – b, V - e
(D) I – d, II – a, III – b, IV – c, V - e
Answer Key:
1 C
2 D
3 A
4 B
5 C
6 A
7 A
8 C
9 C
10 C
11 A
12 C
13 D
14 C
15 B
16 C
17 D
18 D
19 A
20 C
21 D
22 D
23 C
24 D
25 C
26 D
27 B
28 A
29 D
30 D
31 D
32 C
33 D
34 A
35 A
36 B
37 C
38 A
39 C
40 A
41 C
42 D
43 A
44 D
45 A
46 B
47 B
48 B
49 A
50 C
(A) Informatics (B) Statistics (C) Data mining (D) Database management
2. Which is the main objective of WHO GAP guidelines?
(A) contribute to the quality assurance of medicinal plant materials.
(B) guide the formulation of national and/or regional GACP guidelines and GACP monographs for medicinal plants and related standard operating procedures.
(C) encourage and support the sustainable cultivation and collection of medicinal plants of good quality.
(D) A & B & C
3. Which following Dravya has been mentioned by Acharya Charaka in classes of Sheeta Virya Dravya & Ushna Virya Dravya in Chikitsa Sthan during Jvara Chikitsa?
(A) Jyotishmati (B) Vatapotha (C) Guduchi (D) Durva
4. Why Dravya does not consist of single Rasa, it is always possessed with six Rasas? Choose the reason.
(A) Due to presences of Sapta Padarthas. (B) Due to its Panchbhautic Constitution.
(C) Due to presence of Pancha Padarthas. (D) Due to its Prabhava.
5. Nirgundi Ghrita is indicated in _______ disease, as mentioned in AFI?
(A) Sandhivata (B) Asthigatavata (C) Kshatkshina (D) Majjagatvata
6. According to Acharya Charaka, which main Linga is mentioned for Pruthvi Mahabhoota, during the explaination of Vaisheshika Guna, in Sharira Sthana?
(A) Khara (B) Gandha (C) Guru (D) None of Above
7. Which following ingredient is not a member of Plihari Gutika, as mentioned in AFI?
(A) Sharpunkho (B) Kumari (C) Rason (D) Dronpushpi
8. which addicting drug produces little or no physical dependence is…
(A) Methadone (B) Phenobarbitone (C) Amphetamine (D) Diazepam
9. Following which Acharyas have depicted Chhedaniya & Upashamaniya Rasa among total number of Two & Three Rasas respectively?
(A) Purnaksha Moudgalya & Shakunteya (B) Shakunteya & Bhadrakapya
(C) Shakunteya & Purnaksha Moudgalya (D) Punrnaksha Moudgalya & Hiranyaksha Kaushika
10. Following which bark should be used always fresh, according to Sharangdhar Samhita?
(A) Kanchnar (B) Arjuna (C) Kutaj (D) Ashoka
11. If one is taking fresh Sahachar for the formulation or treatment, how much quantity one has to choose in comparison to other Dravyas, according to Sharangdhar Samhita?
(A) Samabhag (B) Dwiguna (C) Triguna (D) Chaturguna
12. Which vessels should be used to prepare the Ayurvedic formulations, when it does not mention specifically by author, according to Sharangdhar Samhita?
(A) Copper vessels (B) Bronze vessels (C) Mud vessels (D) Wood vessels
13. What is an ideal place to collect the medicines, which will use for Virechana Karma, according to Acharya Sushruta?
(A) Agniguna Bhuyistha (B) Aakashguna Bhuyistha (C) Vayu Aakash guna Bhuyistha (D) Pruthvi Ambuguna Bhuyistha
14. Fresh honey (Madhu) should be used for which Karma, according to Bhavprakash?
(A) Swashara Karma (B) Sandhan Karma (C) Pushti Karma (D) Lekhan Karma
15. Following which Ganas can cure Sarva Jvara, according to Sushruta?
(A) Laghupanchmula & Brihatpanchmula (B) Dashmula & Aamalkyadi Varga (C) Mustadi Varga & Vachadi Varga (D) A & B & C
16. How many types of Chandan has been described by Sodhal Nighantu?
(A) 2 (B) 4 (C) 8 (D) None of Above
17. Which Nighantu has been translated in Persian language during the reign of Akabar in the year of 1633 A D., which was named “Destorul Hunood“?
(A) Dhanvantri Nighantu (B) Raj Nighantu (C) Bhavprakash Nighantu (D) Madanpala Nighantu
18. The medicine must be collected from which type of land, according to Sushruta Samhita?
(A) Krishna Bhumi (B) Gauri Bhumi (C) Lohit Bhumi (D) A & B & C
19. In which city, the national pharmacovigilance resource centre for ASU drug is situated?
(A) Jamnagar (B) Delhi (C) Bombay (D) Bangalore
20. Following which Dravyas are common in Hrdya & Shramhar Mahakashaya in Charaka Samhita?
(A) Kharjura & Draksha (B) Amlavetas & Matulunga (C) Badar & Dadima (D) A & B & C
21. Which the following Dravya is an ingredient of Mooshakadi Tailam?
(A) Jambu Bija (B) Kakubha (C) Ashwatha (D) Gambhari
22. Seeds of Vitex nigundo are used under the name of which plant?
(A) Nagkeshar (B) Punnag & Surpunnag (C) Kakmachi (D) Renuka & Harenuka
23. What is the manifestation of decreased Vayu, according to Ashtang Hridayam?
(A) Weakness in joints (B) Reduced sleep (C) Diseases due to increased Kapha (D) Feeling of emptiness in stomach
24. Why Trividha Doshas transfer from Kostha to Sakha, according to Charaka Samhita?
(A) Consumption of Mithya Aahar Vihar (B) Excessive Vyayam (C) Tikshnata in Jatharagni (D) A & B & C
25. Following which Guna is consist of three Mahabhutas?
(A) Tikshna (B) Vishad (C) Laghu (D) Pichchhil
26. Ruksha Virya Karma is _______
(A) Sangrahana (B) Pidan (C) Ropana (D) A & B & C
27. What is the Virya mentioned of Laja(fried Paddy), by Shivdas sen on Charak Bhasya?
(A) Khara (B) Laghu (C) Vishad (D) Ushna
28. Identify the Samanpratyarabdha Dravya _______
(A) Godhum – Dugdha – Shukar (B) Dhatri – kapiththha – Dadima (C) Dhataki – Haritaki – Dadhi (D) A & B & C
29. Which is known as a process of protecting an endangered species, variety or breed, of plant or animal outside its natural habitat? (A) In vitro conservation (B) In vivo conservation (C) In -situ conservation (D) Ex-situ conservation
30. Indications of Gorakshaganja has been mentioned in which following Text? (A) Charaka Samhita (B) Charaka Samhita & Sushruta Samhita (C) Charaka Samhita & Sushruta Samhita & Bhavaprakasha Nighantu (D) None of Above
31. Find out the Prodrug …
(A) Hydralazine (B) Clonidine (C) Captopril (D) Enalapril
32. In case of anaphylactic shock, which following is life saving measure?
(A) Intravenous chlorpheniramine maleate … (B) Intravenous glucose-saline
(C) Intramuscular adrenaline hydrochloride (D) Intravenous hydrocortisone hemi succinate
33. Which type of stomata comprises two guard cells covered by two subsidiary cells, the long axes of which are parallel to that stoma?
(A) Anomocytic (B) Anisocytic (C) Diacytic (D) Paracytic
34. What is ‘placebo’? Find out the correct answer.
(A) Placebo is a dummy medication (B) Placebo is the inert material added to the drug for making tablets
(C) Placebos do not produce any effect (D) All patients respond to placebos
35. Following which drug generally not acquire the Tolerance?
(A) Anti-secretory effect of Atropine (B) Emetic effect of Levodopa
(C) Vasodilator effect of Nitrates (D) Sedative effect of Chlorpromazine
36. The clearance of which following drug is reduced parallel to the reduction in creatinine clearance, in patients with renal insufficiency? (A) Lignocaine (B) Digoxin (C) Verapamil (D) Propranolol
37. Following which plants have given name Laxmi & Sidhdhhi in Ashtavarga of Bhavaprakasha Nighantu?
(A) Jivaka & Rishbhaka (B) Meda & mahameda (C) Rudhdhhi & Vrudhdhhi (D) Kakoli & Ksheerkakoli
38. ‘Berberine’ chemical compound is fall under the _______ group.
(A) Alkaloids (B) Flavonoids (C) Phenols (D) Saponin
39. Which plant has been mentioned by Bhavaprakasha Nighantu, in Anekartha Varga, by synonym ‘Balapatra’, except Khadir?
(A) Shatavari (B) Sankhpushpi (C) Yavasha (D) Sahastravirya
40. According to Kaidev Nighantu, which are the similar pharmacological actions of Nimba Patra Shalaka & Nimba Majja?
(A) Krimighana & Kusthaghana (B) Chakshushya & Bhedan (C) Grahi & Deepan (D) Pramehahara & Arshoghna
41. Which drug produces qualitatively different actions, when it administered through different routes?
(A) Nitro-glycerine (B) Hydralazine Phenytoin sodium (C) Magnesium Sulphate (D) Phenytoin Sodium
42. The Doshas Vata, Pitta & Kapha will subside themselves, without any treatment in which seasons respectively?
(A) Vasant – Sharad – Pravrut (B) Pravrut – Vasant – Sharad (C) Pravrut – Vasant – Sharad (D) Sharad – Vasant – Pravruta
43. Classical research methodology is based on the tools of examination. Which among following is the classical tools of examination?
(A) Trividh Pariksha (B) Vadamarga (C) Prashna (D) Sambhasa
44. Following which plant doesn’t have any controversy in ayurvedic literature/ text?
(A) Arjuna (B) Ashoka (C) Gokshura (D) None of Above
45. How much quantity of Madhu should be added in Kwath Kalpana in Vatta, Pitta & Kaphaja Rogas respectively, according to Sharangdhar Samhita?
(A) 1/16, 1/8, 1/4 (B) 1/4, 1/8, 1/16 (C) 4, 8, 16 (D) 16, 8, 4
46. Which Anupan Dravyas possess Pradhan Rasa Madhur, Virya Sheet & Vipaka Madhura, as mentioned in API?
(A) Sharkara & Madhu (B) Goghruta & Sharkara (C) Madhu & Jala (D) A & B & C
47. Capsaicin RS is Reference Standard of _______
(A) Vrikshamla (B) Sunthi (C) Patha (D) Shirish
48. _______ has a strong odour similar to banana.
(A) Limonene (B) Isoamyl acetate (C) Manzanate (D) Ethyl propionate
49. Intradermal drug sensitivity tests can detect the presence of following which type of hypersensitivity?
(A) Type I (anaphylactic) (B) Type II (cytolytic) (C) Type III (retarded) (D) All of the above
50. Choose an appropriate Pradhan Rasa & Vipaka as mentioned in API.
I. Aamalaki a) Tikta Rasa & Katu Vipaka
II. Pippali b) Kashay Rasa & Madhur Vipaka
III. Vasa c) Amla Rasa & Madhur Vipaka
IV. Haritaki d) Katu Rasa & Madhur Vipaka
V. Yashti e) Madhur Rasa & Madhur Vipaka
(A) I – b, II – c, III – d, IV – a, V - e
(B) I – a, II – b, III – c, IV – d, V - e
(C) I - c, II – d, III – a, IV – b, V - e
(D) I – d, II – a, III – b, IV – c, V - e
Answer Key:
1 C
2 D
3 A
4 B
5 C
6 A
7 A
8 C
9 C
10 C
11 A
12 C
13 D
14 C
15 B
16 C
17 D
18 D
19 A
20 C
21 D
22 D
23 C
24 D
25 C
26 D
27 B
28 A
29 D
30 D
31 D
32 C
33 D
34 A
35 A
36 B
37 C
38 A
39 C
40 A
41 C
42 D
43 A
44 D
45 A
46 B
47 B
48 B
49 A
50 C
51. The Phenobarbitone was first efficacious _______ drug introduced in 1912. (A) Hypnotic (B) Sedative (C) Antiepileptic (D) Preanesthetic
52. Asafoetida is a… (A) Gum-resin (B) Oleo-gum-resin (C) Oleoresin (D) Glycoresin
53. Rasantara Parinam of Symplocos recemosa Roxb. is… (A) Madhura (B) Katu (C) Amla (D) Guru
54. The Phytoconstituent Luteolin & Lutcolin are present in… (A) Katuki (B) Karpura (C) Hingu (D) Lavang
55. Match the Pradhan Rasa – Virya – Vipaka with Dravya, according to API.
I. Karpura (a) Katu-Ushna-Katu
II. Lavang Tail (b) Tikta-Sheeta-Katu
III. Pipermint (c) Katu-Sheeta-Katu
IV. Yavani Satva (d) Tikta-Ushna-Katu
(A) I - c, II - d, III - a, IV - b
(B) I - b, II - c, III - d, IV - a
(C) I - d, II - a, III - b, IV - c
(D) I - a, II - b, III - c, IV - d
56. What is permissible limit of Aflatoxin B1 mentioned in API?
(A) 2ppm (B) 2ppb (C) 5ppm (D) 5ppb
57. Aargavadha Kashaya is the best for which type of Prameha?
(A) Haridra meha (B) Hasti meha (C) Sikta meha (D) Sarpi meha
58. Select the option of the Part Used of Kanchnar, as mentioned in database.
(A) Root, Stem Bark & Gum (B) Leaf & Flower (C) Flower Bud & fruit (D) A & B & C
59. Bruhati & Kantakari is described in which Skandha of Charaka Samhita?
(A) Tikta Skandha (B) Kashaya skandha (C) Madhur Skandha (D) Katu Skandha
60. How many useful parts of Oudbhida & Jangam Dravyas have been mentioned respectively by Acharya Charaka, for treatment purpose and food?
(A) 12 &13 (B) 14 & 15 (C) 16 & 17 (D) 18 & 19
61. Following which Gana is Bhagna Sandhankaraka, according to Acharya Sushruta?
(A) Utpaladi Gana (B) Nyagrodhadi Gana (C) Mustadi Gana (D) Kantak Panchamula
62. How many Vaman Yoga of Madanphala has been mentioned in Charaka Samhita?
(A) 60 (B) 133 (C) 245 (D) 355
63. Post coital Antifertility activity was found in Dravya ...
(A) Sunthi (B) Maricha (C) Chavya (D) Pippali
64. Which Dravya has been suggested by Chakrapani, by name Amogha, in Prajasthapana Dashemani?
(A) Patala (B) Aamalaki (C) Laxmana (D) A & B & C
65. Following which Vargas have respectively 4 & 5 Dravyas in its Gana, according to Sushruta Samhita?
(A) Ushakadi & Saarivadi Gana (B) Aamlakyadi & Guduchyadi Gana (C) Brihtyadi & Vachadi Gana (D) Haridradi & Patoladi Gana
66. How many Virechana Ashraya (Adhikarana) has been depicted in Charaka Samhita?
(A) 2 (B) 4 (C) 6 (D) 8
67. According to Madanpala Nighantu, what ratio of Haritaki, Bibhitaki & Aamalaki is mentioned to prepare Triphala?
(A) 1:1:1 (B) 1:2:4 (C) 3:6:12 (D) 4:8:16
68. Match the option of Dravya with its Kashaya Kalpana of Medhya Rasayan of Charak samhita.
I. Mandukaparni a) Churna
II. Yashtimadhu b) Kalka
III. Sankhapushpi c) Swarasa
(A) I - c, II - a, III - b
(B) I - c, II - b, III - a
(C) I - a, II - b, III - c
(D) I - b, II - c, III - a
69. Find out the Botanical names of plant which are used under the name of Rasana, in the different part of India.
(A) Vanda tessellate Hook ex G. (B) Rauwolfia serpentine (C) Viscus album Linn. (D) A & B & C
70. Decoction of Yashtimadhu should be taken with honey to cure which disease condition, according to Sushruta?
(A) Pandu (B) Hikka (C) Swasa (D) Jvara
71. ‘Therapeutic window’ phenomenon exhibits by which following drug?
(A) Diazepam (B) Captopril (C) Furosemide (D) Imipramine
72. The loading dose of a drug is governed by its ...
(A) Plasma half life (B) Elimination rate constant (C) Volume of distribution (D) Renal clearance
73. Indicate which adverse drug effect is more common in children than in adults?
(A) Digoxin induced cardiac arrhythmia (B) Chlorpromazine induced muscle dystonia
(C) Penicillin hypersensitivity (D) Isoniazid induced neuropathy
74. The abbreviation ‘CONSORT’ stands for ...
(A) Concise Statement for Research Trials (B) Concise Statement of Reporting Trials
(C) Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials (D) Consolidated Statement of Reporting Trials
75. What is the official name of Dravya ‘Bahurasa’, as mentioned in AFI?
(A) Ikshu (B) Nimbuka (C) Shatavari (D) Aamalaki
76. Which are the exceptions that if person indulge Virudhha Ahara, then also they may not be harmful, according to Charaka samhita?
(A) Satmya & Vyayam (B) Tarun & Diptagni (C) Balina & Snigdha (D) A & B & C
77. In Asia, to control the xerophthalmia developed in children, a medical condition caused by vitamin A deficiency. Which genetic modified variety of rice is developed to cure this deficiency?
(A) White glutinous rice (B) Black glutinous rice (C) Topaz rice (D) Golden rice
78. Which seasons are responsible for Vata, Pitta & Kapha Sanchaya, according to Sharangdhara Samhita? (A) Grishma, Varsha, Hemant (B) Pravruta, Sharad, Vasant (C) Varsha, Sharad, Hemant (D) Shishir, Vasant, Grishma
79. How the ‘toxic effect’ differs from a ‘side effect’? Choose the option. (A) It must involve drug induced cellular injury (B) It is a more intense pharmacological effect that occurs at high dose or after prolonged medication (C) It involves host defence mechanisms (D) It is not a pharmacological effect of the drug
80. Vatsanabha is an ingredient of following which formulation according to Charaka Samhita? (A) Madhu Rasayan (B) Kushmandaka Rasayan (C) Aindra Rasayan (D) Bramha Rasayan
81. Choose the example of side effect of a drug which has been used as a therapeutic effect in another diseases condition. (A) Constipation caused by Codeine (B) Uterine stimulation caused by Quinine (C) Cough caused by Captopril (D) Diarrhea caused by Ampicillin
82. Which among following is known as a Gold standard of clinical study? (A) Open labeled clinical trial (B) Single blind clinical trial (C) Randomized clinical trial (D) Adaptive clinical trial
83. Vara - Vari - Veera synonyms indicating which plants respectively, according to Bhavprakash Nighantu? (A) Triphala - Shatavari - Vamsha (B) Trikatu - Shati - Patha (C) Triphala - Shatavari - Kakoli (D) None of Above
84. Aspirin is contraindicated in patients….
(A) Who is sensitive to it (B) Patient of Peptic Ulcer (C) Who has bleeding tendencies (D) A & B & C
85. Match the Agraya Dravya and its action, according to Charaka Samhita.
I. Aananta (a) Sangrahik-Vatahara-Deepaniya-Shleshma Shonit Vibandha Prashamana
II. Utpala (b) Rakta Sangrahik-Raktapitta Prashaman
III. Kashmari Phala (c) Sangrahik-Raktapitta Prashaman
IV. Amruta (d) Sangrahik-Deepaniya-Rakta Prashaman
(A) I - d, II - c, III - b, IV - a (B) I - c, II - b, III - a, IV - d
(C) I - b, II - a, III - d, IV - c (D) I - a, II - d, III - c, IV - b
86. Veerya of Mulaka, according to Sushruta Samhita is… (A) Snigdha (B) Mrudu (C) Sheeta (D) Ushna
87. Which is not the example of Ex-situ conservation? (A) Cryopreservation (B) Seed banking (C) Tissue culture (D) National parks
88. How much quantity of Gud (Jaggery) & Sharkara (Sugar candy) should be taken respectively as Anupan with Churna Kalpana, according to Sharangadhar Samhita?
(A) 1:1 & 1:1 (B) 1:1 & 1:2 (C) 1:1 & 1:3 (D) 1:1 & 1:4
89. Which Rasa has Vyavayi & Vikasi Guna, according to Ashtanga Sangraha?
(A) Tikta Rasa (B) Kashaya Rasa (C) Lavana Rasa (D) Katu Rasa
90. Which type of survey questions allow respondents to answer in their own words?
(A) Open-ended survey questions (B) Closed-ended survey questions (C) A & B (D) None of above
91. What is permissible limit of Arsenic in Ayurvedic medicine in India, as per API? (A) 0.5 ppm (B) 1 ppm (C) 1.5 ppm (D) 3 ppm
92. Which is not a characteristic of active transport of a substance across biological membrane? (A) It is saturable (B) It is pH dependent (C) It is specific (D) It requires metabolic energy
93. Which step is not included in post harvesting procedure according to WHO GAP (Good Agriculture practice)? (A) Primary processing (B) Drying (C) Selection of soil (D) Inspection and sorting
94. According to modern pharmacology, emetic drug acts through which mechanism? (A) Acting on CTZ (B) Acting reflexly through Vagus (C) Above both Mechanism involves (D) A & B & C
95. Genetically modified plants are also commonly known as…….. (A) Transgenic Plants (B) Biolistic plants (C) Mutagenic plants (D) Polygenic plants
96. Which colour substance gives yellow colour in Ayurvedic medicines? (A) Tartrazine (B) Ponceau 4 R (C) Carmoisine (D) A & B & C
97. What is the permissible limit of Fonofos pesticide residue mentioned in API? (A) 0.05 mg/kg (B) 1 mg/kg (C) 1.50 mg/kg (D) 2 mg/kg
98. ‘Evidence hierarchies’ have which following order……
(A) Case-Control Study < Cohort Study < Randomized Trials < Meta-analyses
(B) Case-Control Study < Meta-analyses < Cohort Study < Randomized Trials
(C) Cohort Study < Case-Control Study < Randomized Trials < Meta-analyses
(D) Case-Control Study < Randomized Trials < Cohort Study < Meta-analyses
99. Why the plasma half-life of penicillin-G is longer in the new Born?
(A) Drug metabolizing enzymes are immature (B) Glomerular filtration rate is low
(C) Plasma protein level is low (D) Tubular transport mechanisms are not well developed
100. What is correct in relation to drug receptors?
(A) Partial agonists have low affinity for the receptor (B) All drugs act through specific receptors
(C) Agonists induce a conformational change in the receptor (D) All drug receptors are located on the surface of the target cells
Answer Key:
51 C
52 B
53 B
54 C
55 B
56 B
57 A
58 D
59 C
60 D
61 B
62 B
63 D
64 D
65 B
66 C
67 C
68 A
69 D
70 A
71 D
72 C
73 B
74 C
75 A
76 D
77 D
78 A
79 B
80 C
81 A
82 C
83 C
84 D
85 A
86 A
87 D
88 B
89 C
90 A
91 D
92 B
93 C
94 D
95 A
96 A
97 A
98 A
99 D
100 C
52. Asafoetida is a… (A) Gum-resin (B) Oleo-gum-resin (C) Oleoresin (D) Glycoresin
53. Rasantara Parinam of Symplocos recemosa Roxb. is… (A) Madhura (B) Katu (C) Amla (D) Guru
54. The Phytoconstituent Luteolin & Lutcolin are present in… (A) Katuki (B) Karpura (C) Hingu (D) Lavang
55. Match the Pradhan Rasa – Virya – Vipaka with Dravya, according to API.
I. Karpura (a) Katu-Ushna-Katu
II. Lavang Tail (b) Tikta-Sheeta-Katu
III. Pipermint (c) Katu-Sheeta-Katu
IV. Yavani Satva (d) Tikta-Ushna-Katu
(A) I - c, II - d, III - a, IV - b
(B) I - b, II - c, III - d, IV - a
(C) I - d, II - a, III - b, IV - c
(D) I - a, II - b, III - c, IV - d
56. What is permissible limit of Aflatoxin B1 mentioned in API?
(A) 2ppm (B) 2ppb (C) 5ppm (D) 5ppb
57. Aargavadha Kashaya is the best for which type of Prameha?
(A) Haridra meha (B) Hasti meha (C) Sikta meha (D) Sarpi meha
58. Select the option of the Part Used of Kanchnar, as mentioned in database.
(A) Root, Stem Bark & Gum (B) Leaf & Flower (C) Flower Bud & fruit (D) A & B & C
59. Bruhati & Kantakari is described in which Skandha of Charaka Samhita?
(A) Tikta Skandha (B) Kashaya skandha (C) Madhur Skandha (D) Katu Skandha
60. How many useful parts of Oudbhida & Jangam Dravyas have been mentioned respectively by Acharya Charaka, for treatment purpose and food?
(A) 12 &13 (B) 14 & 15 (C) 16 & 17 (D) 18 & 19
61. Following which Gana is Bhagna Sandhankaraka, according to Acharya Sushruta?
(A) Utpaladi Gana (B) Nyagrodhadi Gana (C) Mustadi Gana (D) Kantak Panchamula
62. How many Vaman Yoga of Madanphala has been mentioned in Charaka Samhita?
(A) 60 (B) 133 (C) 245 (D) 355
63. Post coital Antifertility activity was found in Dravya ...
(A) Sunthi (B) Maricha (C) Chavya (D) Pippali
64. Which Dravya has been suggested by Chakrapani, by name Amogha, in Prajasthapana Dashemani?
(A) Patala (B) Aamalaki (C) Laxmana (D) A & B & C
65. Following which Vargas have respectively 4 & 5 Dravyas in its Gana, according to Sushruta Samhita?
(A) Ushakadi & Saarivadi Gana (B) Aamlakyadi & Guduchyadi Gana (C) Brihtyadi & Vachadi Gana (D) Haridradi & Patoladi Gana
66. How many Virechana Ashraya (Adhikarana) has been depicted in Charaka Samhita?
(A) 2 (B) 4 (C) 6 (D) 8
67. According to Madanpala Nighantu, what ratio of Haritaki, Bibhitaki & Aamalaki is mentioned to prepare Triphala?
(A) 1:1:1 (B) 1:2:4 (C) 3:6:12 (D) 4:8:16
68. Match the option of Dravya with its Kashaya Kalpana of Medhya Rasayan of Charak samhita.
I. Mandukaparni a) Churna
II. Yashtimadhu b) Kalka
III. Sankhapushpi c) Swarasa
(A) I - c, II - a, III - b
(B) I - c, II - b, III - a
(C) I - a, II - b, III - c
(D) I - b, II - c, III - a
69. Find out the Botanical names of plant which are used under the name of Rasana, in the different part of India.
(A) Vanda tessellate Hook ex G. (B) Rauwolfia serpentine (C) Viscus album Linn. (D) A & B & C
70. Decoction of Yashtimadhu should be taken with honey to cure which disease condition, according to Sushruta?
(A) Pandu (B) Hikka (C) Swasa (D) Jvara
71. ‘Therapeutic window’ phenomenon exhibits by which following drug?
(A) Diazepam (B) Captopril (C) Furosemide (D) Imipramine
72. The loading dose of a drug is governed by its ...
(A) Plasma half life (B) Elimination rate constant (C) Volume of distribution (D) Renal clearance
73. Indicate which adverse drug effect is more common in children than in adults?
(A) Digoxin induced cardiac arrhythmia (B) Chlorpromazine induced muscle dystonia
(C) Penicillin hypersensitivity (D) Isoniazid induced neuropathy
74. The abbreviation ‘CONSORT’ stands for ...
(A) Concise Statement for Research Trials (B) Concise Statement of Reporting Trials
(C) Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials (D) Consolidated Statement of Reporting Trials
75. What is the official name of Dravya ‘Bahurasa’, as mentioned in AFI?
(A) Ikshu (B) Nimbuka (C) Shatavari (D) Aamalaki
76. Which are the exceptions that if person indulge Virudhha Ahara, then also they may not be harmful, according to Charaka samhita?
(A) Satmya & Vyayam (B) Tarun & Diptagni (C) Balina & Snigdha (D) A & B & C
77. In Asia, to control the xerophthalmia developed in children, a medical condition caused by vitamin A deficiency. Which genetic modified variety of rice is developed to cure this deficiency?
(A) White glutinous rice (B) Black glutinous rice (C) Topaz rice (D) Golden rice
78. Which seasons are responsible for Vata, Pitta & Kapha Sanchaya, according to Sharangdhara Samhita? (A) Grishma, Varsha, Hemant (B) Pravruta, Sharad, Vasant (C) Varsha, Sharad, Hemant (D) Shishir, Vasant, Grishma
79. How the ‘toxic effect’ differs from a ‘side effect’? Choose the option. (A) It must involve drug induced cellular injury (B) It is a more intense pharmacological effect that occurs at high dose or after prolonged medication (C) It involves host defence mechanisms (D) It is not a pharmacological effect of the drug
80. Vatsanabha is an ingredient of following which formulation according to Charaka Samhita? (A) Madhu Rasayan (B) Kushmandaka Rasayan (C) Aindra Rasayan (D) Bramha Rasayan
81. Choose the example of side effect of a drug which has been used as a therapeutic effect in another diseases condition. (A) Constipation caused by Codeine (B) Uterine stimulation caused by Quinine (C) Cough caused by Captopril (D) Diarrhea caused by Ampicillin
82. Which among following is known as a Gold standard of clinical study? (A) Open labeled clinical trial (B) Single blind clinical trial (C) Randomized clinical trial (D) Adaptive clinical trial
83. Vara - Vari - Veera synonyms indicating which plants respectively, according to Bhavprakash Nighantu? (A) Triphala - Shatavari - Vamsha (B) Trikatu - Shati - Patha (C) Triphala - Shatavari - Kakoli (D) None of Above
84. Aspirin is contraindicated in patients….
(A) Who is sensitive to it (B) Patient of Peptic Ulcer (C) Who has bleeding tendencies (D) A & B & C
85. Match the Agraya Dravya and its action, according to Charaka Samhita.
I. Aananta (a) Sangrahik-Vatahara-Deepaniya-Shleshma Shonit Vibandha Prashamana
II. Utpala (b) Rakta Sangrahik-Raktapitta Prashaman
III. Kashmari Phala (c) Sangrahik-Raktapitta Prashaman
IV. Amruta (d) Sangrahik-Deepaniya-Rakta Prashaman
(A) I - d, II - c, III - b, IV - a (B) I - c, II - b, III - a, IV - d
(C) I - b, II - a, III - d, IV - c (D) I - a, II - d, III - c, IV - b
86. Veerya of Mulaka, according to Sushruta Samhita is… (A) Snigdha (B) Mrudu (C) Sheeta (D) Ushna
87. Which is not the example of Ex-situ conservation? (A) Cryopreservation (B) Seed banking (C) Tissue culture (D) National parks
88. How much quantity of Gud (Jaggery) & Sharkara (Sugar candy) should be taken respectively as Anupan with Churna Kalpana, according to Sharangadhar Samhita?
(A) 1:1 & 1:1 (B) 1:1 & 1:2 (C) 1:1 & 1:3 (D) 1:1 & 1:4
89. Which Rasa has Vyavayi & Vikasi Guna, according to Ashtanga Sangraha?
(A) Tikta Rasa (B) Kashaya Rasa (C) Lavana Rasa (D) Katu Rasa
90. Which type of survey questions allow respondents to answer in their own words?
(A) Open-ended survey questions (B) Closed-ended survey questions (C) A & B (D) None of above
91. What is permissible limit of Arsenic in Ayurvedic medicine in India, as per API? (A) 0.5 ppm (B) 1 ppm (C) 1.5 ppm (D) 3 ppm
92. Which is not a characteristic of active transport of a substance across biological membrane? (A) It is saturable (B) It is pH dependent (C) It is specific (D) It requires metabolic energy
93. Which step is not included in post harvesting procedure according to WHO GAP (Good Agriculture practice)? (A) Primary processing (B) Drying (C) Selection of soil (D) Inspection and sorting
94. According to modern pharmacology, emetic drug acts through which mechanism? (A) Acting on CTZ (B) Acting reflexly through Vagus (C) Above both Mechanism involves (D) A & B & C
95. Genetically modified plants are also commonly known as…….. (A) Transgenic Plants (B) Biolistic plants (C) Mutagenic plants (D) Polygenic plants
96. Which colour substance gives yellow colour in Ayurvedic medicines? (A) Tartrazine (B) Ponceau 4 R (C) Carmoisine (D) A & B & C
97. What is the permissible limit of Fonofos pesticide residue mentioned in API? (A) 0.05 mg/kg (B) 1 mg/kg (C) 1.50 mg/kg (D) 2 mg/kg
98. ‘Evidence hierarchies’ have which following order……
(A) Case-Control Study < Cohort Study < Randomized Trials < Meta-analyses
(B) Case-Control Study < Meta-analyses < Cohort Study < Randomized Trials
(C) Cohort Study < Case-Control Study < Randomized Trials < Meta-analyses
(D) Case-Control Study < Randomized Trials < Cohort Study < Meta-analyses
99. Why the plasma half-life of penicillin-G is longer in the new Born?
(A) Drug metabolizing enzymes are immature (B) Glomerular filtration rate is low
(C) Plasma protein level is low (D) Tubular transport mechanisms are not well developed
100. What is correct in relation to drug receptors?
(A) Partial agonists have low affinity for the receptor (B) All drugs act through specific receptors
(C) Agonists induce a conformational change in the receptor (D) All drug receptors are located on the surface of the target cells
Answer Key:
51 C
52 B
53 B
54 C
55 B
56 B
57 A
58 D
59 C
60 D
61 B
62 B
63 D
64 D
65 B
66 C
67 C
68 A
69 D
70 A
71 D
72 C
73 B
74 C
75 A
76 D
77 D
78 A
79 B
80 C
81 A
82 C
83 C
84 D
85 A
86 A
87 D
88 B
89 C
90 A
91 D
92 B
93 C
94 D
95 A
96 A
97 A
98 A
99 D
100 C