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Post NameAssistant Professor in Dravyaguna - Ayurveda Medical Education
Question Paper Code013/2022/OL
Category Code118/2021
Date of Test26 March 2022
Exam TypeOnline Examination
Total Questions100
1
The Bhouthika composition of Lavana rasa as per Susrutha
Answer
Question Cancelled
2
Which of the following is not included in katurasaskandha as per charaka samhita ?
Answer
A. Jingini
3
Which of the following is not included in Haridradigana as per Ashtanga Hridaya ?
Answer
B. Vidanga
4
Which of the following is not included in Vachadigana as per Ashtanga Hridaya ?
Answer
B. Vidanga
5
Which of the following is not included in Padoladigana as per Ashtanga Hridaya ?
Answer
C. Nimba
6
As per guidelines on good field collection practices for Indian medicinal plants, published by National Medicinal Plants Board; which of the following is/are true ? i. Storage and sale of medicinal plants should be accordance with existing laws. ii. Botanical identity should be assured before collection. iii. Always use artificial drying methods. iv. Bark should not be collected when tree is under new growth.
Answer
D. i, ii and iv are true
7
Micro-chemical stain used to detect Inulin in root is
Answer
D. Naphthol solution
8
Micro-chemical test used to detect mucilage in fruit is
Answer
A. Ruthenium red
9
Which of the following statements is/are regarding determination of Foreign matter in vegetable drugs ? i. Plant material should be free from visible signs of contamination. ii. Chromatography technique must be used. iii. Signs of deterioration should be detected. iv. Microscopy is indispensable for powdered material.
Answer
D. i, iii and iv are true
10
Permissible limits Lead as per Ayurveda Pharmacopeia of India
Answer
A. 10 ppm
11
___________ is defined as the number of milligrams of Potassium hydroxide required to neutralize the free acids present in 1 gram sample.
Answer
B. Acid value
12
The author of Dhanwantari nighantu is
Answer
B. Unknown
13
Which of the following statements is/are true regarding Nighantu Adarsa ? i. The work was published in Gujarathi language. ii. Hindi translation has not published yet. iii. Modern botanical descriptions are included. iv. It is also known as Vanaushadi Chandrodaya.
Answer
B. i and iii are true
14
Which of the following statements is/are true regarding Madanapala Nighantu ? i. It introduced new materials like Aphiphena, Bhanga, Jayapala. ii. Balachatushtaya described. iii. 13 vargas are included. ļæ½ā„Ž iv. The book was written in 14 Century.
Answer
D. i, ii, iii and iv are true
15
Which of the following is not a source plant for "Parpata" as per Bapalal Vaidya ?
Answer
B. Adiantum caudatum Linn
16
The ministry of environment and forests has, notified 29 species which are banned for export and the list contains some popularly used drugs in Ayurvedic formulations except
Answer
D. Musta (Cyperus rotundus L)
17
Which of the following drug is not included in "Trikarshika gana" of Raja Nighantu Misraka varga ?
Answer
D. Rasna
18
Which of the following is not included in "Ksharathraya-gana" of Raja Nighantu-Misraka varga ?
Answer
B. Palasa kshaara
19
Which of the following is not included in the property of Parthiva-dravya as per Susrutha samhita ?
Answer
A. Snigdha guna
20
Which of the following "Veerya" is not 'Sparsa grhya' as per Susrutha samhita ?
Answer
C. Guru
21
Which of the following statements is/are true regarding Gurvadi guna ? i. It is twenty in number. ii. 10 gunas are termed as karmanyaguna in Rasavaiseshika text. iii. Bhavaprakasa included sushka guna. iv. Mrudu-teekshna pair is included in Susrutha samhita.
Answer
D. i, ii, iii and iv are true
22
Which of the following statements is/are true regarding Rasa concept in Ayurveda ? i. Rasa lakshana is the combination of taste, sensory and mechanical perception of substance in mouth. ii. Katurasa, Amlarasa and Lavanarasa are pittavardhaka. iii. The bhoota predominance of Tiktharasa is Vayu and Akasa. iv. Katurasa, Amlarasa and Kashaya rasa are vata-kopana.
Answer
C. i, ii and iii are true
23
Which of the following statements is/are true regarding Vipaka concept in Ayurveda ? i. Katu-rasa turns to Katu-vipaka. ii. Katu-rasa, Tiktha-rasa and Kashaya-rasa turns to katu vipaka. iii. Two types of vipaka accepted by Susrutha are Guru vipaka and Laghu vipaka. iv. Two types of vipaka also accepted by Susrutha are Madhura vipaka and Katu vipaka.
Answer
D. i, ii, iii and iv are true
24
Which of the following is not included as example of Rasayana Karma as per Sarghadhara Samhita ?
Answer
C. Aswagandha
25
Which of the following is not included as an example of Lekhana Karma as per Sarghadhara Samhita ?
Answer
D. Gulloochi
26
E-numbers are given to food additives. The E-number of preservatives ranges from
Answer
C. E200-E299
27
E-numbers are given to food additives. The E-number of food colours ranges from
Answer
A. E100-E199
28
Which of the following statements is/are true regarding purification of "Guggulu" as per text book Ashtanga Samgraha ? i. Thriphala kashaya can be used for purification. ii. Dasamoola kashaya can be used for purification. iii. Amrutha kashaya can be used for purification. iv. Ghrutha can be used for purification.
Answer
Question Cancelled
29
Which of the following is instrument is used in the determination of Volatile oil in herbal drugs ?
Answer
B. Clevenger's apparatus
30
What is the colour of the colony of Salmonella culture in Bismuth sulphite agar ?
Answer
A. Black or green
31
Which of the following statements is/are true regarding Rancidity test ? i. All oxidized fats respond to Kreis test. ii. Hydrocloric acid is a reagent used in rancidity test. iii. Phloroglucinol is a reagent used in rancidity test. iv. Black colour formation indicate that the fat is oxidised.
Answer
C. i, ii and iii are true
32
Which of the following statements is/are true regarding Tannins ? i. Tannins are known as astringent substance. ii. Solution of tannins precipitate gelatin and alkaloids. iii. Tannins are precipitated by salts of copper and lead. iv. In solution, they show acidic reaction due to phenols.
Answer
D. i, ii, iii and iv are true
33
Which of the following statements is/are true regarding Gas Chromatography (GC) i. Chromatography is used to separate mixtures of chemicals into individual components. ii. In Gas Chromatography (GC), the mobile phase is an inert gas such as helium. iii. GC is classified as Gas-Solid Chromatography (GSC) or Gas-Liquid Chromatography (GLC). iv. The chromatographic separation takes place as the mixture travels through the column.
Answer
D. i, ii, iii and iv are true
34
Micro-chemical stain used to detect lignified cell walls with deep red colour in plant root is
Answer
A. Safranin
35
Which of the following drug is not included in "Jeevaneey-desaimani" of Charaka Samhita ?
Answer
A. Bala
36
Which of the following is the source plant of INDIVARA (Rhizome) as per Ayurveda Pharmacopeia of India ?
Answer
A. Monochoria vaginalis Presl.
37
Which of the following statements is/are true regarding "Hareethaki" as per Ayurveda Pharmacopeia of India ? i. Abhaya, Kayastha, Pathya are the synonyms. ii. Having Kashaya, Katu, Tikta, Amla, Madhura rasas. iii. Karma include Hridya and Medhya. iv. Dose - 1 g of the drug in powder form.
Answer
C. i, ii and iii and true
38
Which of the following is not the property "Kakamachi-saka" as per Charaka Samhita ?
Answer
A. Grahi
39
Which of the following statements is/are true regarding Anupana as per Charaka Samhita ? i. Mamsa - rasa is the best Anupana for Kshaya. ii. Anupana produces Brimhana and Sukha-parinama for food. iii. Madhu-udaka is the Anupana for Anidra. iv. Sura is the Anupana for Krisa.
Answer
D. i, ii and iv are true
40
Which of the following statements are true regarding dose of drug administration ? i. Dose fixing is according to age of the patient. ii. In ushna-kala (hot season), Ushna-veerya drugs should be administered in lesser dose. iii. For a baby aged one month, 500 mg of choorna medicine can given as per Sarngadhara Samhita. iv. Young's formula is used for dose calculation in children.
Answer
D. i, ii and iv are true
41
Which of the following is the Agrya-oushadha (best drug) for Kushta as per Charaka samhita ?
Answer
A. Khadira
42
These are the commonly used anti-diabetic models except
Answer
D. Human lymphocyte CEM cell culture
43
Which of the following is the Rasa of the drug "Kusha" as per Bhavaprakasa nighantu ?
Answer
D. Madhura, Kashaya
44
Which of the following is the Rasa of the drug "Rasna" as per Bhavaprakasa nighantu ?
Answer
A. Thiktha
45
Which of the following drug is included in Chardinigrahana desaimani of Charaka Samhita ?
Answer
A. Jambu
46
Which of the following is the source plant of APARAJITA as per Ayurveda Pharmacopeia of India ?
Answer
B. Clitoria ternatea Linn.
47
Which of the following statements are true regarding Gokshura (Fruit) as per Ayurveda Pharmacopeia of India ? i. Chemical Constituents are Potassium nitrate, sterols etc. ii. Having Karma such as Vatanut, Vrishya, Brimhana, Asmarihara. iii. Karma include Medohara and Medhya. iv. Dose - 3-6 g of the drug in powder form.
Answer
D. i, ii and iv are true
48
Which of the following is not the property "Vrikshamla" as per Charaka Samhita ?
Answer
D. Guru guna
49
"Ananna" bheshaja kala is used in following conditions except
Answer
D. In old age persons
50
Which of the following statements are true regarding Nociceptive Models for the Screening of Analgesic Activity in Experimental Animals ? i. acetic acid-induced writhing response method. ii. hot plate test method. iii. tail flick method. iv. tail clip method.
Answer
D. i, ii, iii and iv are true
51
What is the dose of the plant drug "GUGGULU (Exudate): as per Ayurveda Pharmacopeia of India ?
Answer
B. 2-4 g of the drug
52
Which of the following is the statement is true regarding the "Manjishta" as per Ayurveda Pharmacopeia of India ?
Answer
A. "Thiktha, Kashaya, Madhura" Rasa, Ushnaveerya, Kaphapittasamaka and Pramehaghna
53
Which of the following is a killed inactivated Vaccine ?
Answer
B. Rabies vaccine
54
Which of the following is the Rasa of the drug "Aswagangha" as per Bhavaprakasa Nighantu ?
Answer
B. Thiktha, Kashaya
55
Which of the following drug is not included in "Sophahara desaimani" of Charaka Samhita ?
Answer
A. Amrutha
56
Which of the following is the source plant of DHANVAYASHA (Whole Plant) as per Ayurveda Pharmacopeia of India ?
Answer
C. Fagonia cretica Linn.
57
Which of the following statements are true regarding KIRATATIKTA as per Ayurveda Pharmacopeia of India ? i. Kirata, Kirataka, Bhunimba are the synonyms. ii. It is small, erect, annual, herbaceous plant, 0.6-1.25 m high. iii. The whole plant of Swertia chirata is taken as Kiratatikta. iv. The whole plant of Andrographis paniculata is taken as Kiratatikta.
Answer
C. i, ii and iii are true
58
Which of the following is not the property : "Eranda-thaila" as per Charaka Samhita ?
Answer
C. Vidahi-karma
59
Which of the following is the Agrya-oushadha (best drug) having Vrishya and Vathahara property as per Charaka samhita ?
Answer
A. Eranda
60
Which of the following statements are true regarding Gastric anti-ulcer activity screening in experimental animals ? i. Pylorus ligation induced gastric ulcers in rats. ii. Drug (NSAID) induced gastric ulcers in rats. iii. Ethanol induced gastric ulcers in rats. iv. Stress induced ulcers in rats.
Answer
D. i, ii, iii and iv are true
61
What is the dose of the plant drug "TALEESA (Dried leaf)" as per Ayurveda Pharmacopeia of India ?
Answer
A. 2-3 gm of the drug in powder form
62
___________ deals with the comparative clinical evaluations of new drug for developing its therapeutic efficacy and safety.
Answer
C. Clinical pharmacology
63
Which of the following is the Rasa of the drug "Sarapunkha" as per Bhavaprakasa nighantu ?
Answer
B. Thiktha, Kashaya
64
Which of the following drug is not included in "Vayasthapana desaimani" of Charaka Samhita ?
Answer
C. Vilwa
65
Which of the following is the source plant of KODRAVA (Grain) as per Ayurveda Pharmacopeia of India ?
Answer
A. Paspalum scrobiculatum Linn. (Fam. Poaceae)
66
Which of the following statement is/are true regarding "Laghu-guna" except ?
Answer
C. Laghu-guna is due to Jala Mahabhootha
67
Who is current Director In-charge of Pharmacopoeia Commission for Indian Medicine and Homoeopathy, Ministry of Ayush, Government of India ?
Answer
C. Prof. (Vd) P. K. Prajapati
68
Following non-parenteral administration of a drug, a significant portion of the dose may be metabolically inactivated in either the intestinal endothelium or the liver before it reaches the systemic circulation. It is known as
Answer
B. First-Pass Metabolism of the drug
69
Which of the following statements is/are true regarding "NIRGUNDI" as per Ayurveda Pharmacopeia of India ? i. Having Tikta, Kashaya, Katu rasa ii. Maha Vishagarbha Taila, Manasa Mitra Vadaka are the important formulations of Nirgundi. iii. Dried root of Vitex negundo Linn.(Fam. Verbenaceae) is the source plant. iv. Nyctanthes arbortristis (Fam. Oleaceae) is the source plant.
Answer
C. i, ii and iii are true
70
Which of the following drug is not included in "Kantaka-panchmoola" of Susrutha Samhita ?
Answer
A. Brihathi
71
Which of the following statements are true regarding Mouse models of diabetes-associated ulceration and wound healing screening in experimental animals ? i. Multiple-dose alloxan-induced diabetes model. ii. Drug (NSAID) induced ulcers in rats. iii. High-fat fed diabetes model. iv. Single dose STZ-induced diabetes model.
Answer
D. i, iii and iv are true
72
What is the dose of the plant drug AJAMODA (Dried fruit) as per Ayurveda Pharmacopeia of India ?
Answer
C. 1-3 g of the drug in powder form
73
Which of the following is the Rasa of the drug "Asoka" as per Bhavaprakasa nighantu ?
Answer
B. Thiktha, Kashaya
74
Which of the following statements is true regarding the "Priyala" Seed as per Ayurveda Pharmacopeia of India ?
Answer
A. "Priyala" Seed having "Guru, Snigdha, Sara" Guna, Seethaveerya and Madhura vipaka
75
Which of the following is the source plant of KOLA (Fruit Pulp) as per Ayurveda Pharmacopeia of India ?
Answer
A. Zizyphus mauritiana Lam.
76
Which of the following statement is/are true regarding "Sara-guna" except
Answer
D. Sara-guna is opposite to Slakshnaguna
77
The Committee for the Purpose of Control and Supervision of Experiments on Animals (CPCSEA) is a statutory Committee constituted under
Answer
A. Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying
78
"Scurvy" is due to deficiency of _____________ Vitamin.
Answer
B. Vitamin C
79
Which of the following is included in "Paradi guna" ?
Answer
A. Samyogam
80
As per Ayurveda Pharmacopeia of India, for preparing Hydro-Alcoholic Extract of the drug "Aswagangha"; the proportion of raw drug to 50% Hydro-Alcoholic solvent taken is
Answer
A. About 3 times the quantity of raw material
81
Which of the following statements are true regarding methods for in vitro evaluating antimicrobial activity ? i. Disk-diffusion method. ii. Broth dilution methods. iii. Agar dilution methods. iv. 3D-structure of 2S albumin and 12S globulin storage proteins models.
Answer
C. i, ii and iii are true
82
What is the dose of the plant drug KATUKA (Dried rhizome) as per Ayurveda Pharmacopeia of India ?
Answer
B. 1-3 g of the drug
83
"Normal Saline (0.9% NaCl)" has ____________ mEq of Na per liter.
Answer
B. 154
84
Which of the following is the statement is true regarding the "Syonaka root" as per Ayurveda Pharmacopeia of India ?
Answer
A. "Syonaka root" having "Kashaya, Thiktha" Rasa "Laghu, Rooksha" Guna, Seetha-veerya, Katu vipaka
85
Which of the following is the source plant of PRISNIPARNÌ (Whole Plant) as per Ayurveda Pharmacopeia of India ?
Answer
A. Uraria picta Desv
86
Which of the following statements is/are true regarding Prabhava concept in Ayurveda ? i. It is the visishta-karma exhibited by Dravya. ii. Oushadha-karma of "Mani" (precious stones) is due to Prabhava. iii. Acharya Susrutha used the terms Achinthya and swabhavatha to denote Prabhava. iv. Prabhava can be explained by its panchabhoota composition
Answer
C. i, ii and iii are true
87
Which of the following statements is/are true regarding Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (TKDL) ? i. It is a pioneering initiative of India, under the joint collaboration of the CSIR and Ministry of Ayush. ii. It is intended to prevent exploitation and to protect Indian traditional knowledge at Patent Officers worldwide. iii. TKDL is the first of its kind prior-art database of traditional knowledge globally. iv. TKDL is available to public globally.
Answer
C. i, ii and iii are true
88
In which form, Loan Licence to manufacture for sale Ayurvedic (including Siddha) or Unani Drugs; under Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 Rules 1945 ?
Answer
A. FORM 25E
89
Which of the following book is not included under the first schedule of Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 Rules 1945 ?
Answer
D. Chikitsa Manjari
90
In which schedule of Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940, Rules 1945; Good Manufacturing Practices For Ayurvedic, Siddha and Unani Medicines is mentioned ?
Answer
A. SCHEDULE T
91
Which of the following is an example of PRAMADHI DRAVYA as per Sarangdhara ?
Answer
B. Vacha
92
What is the dose of the plant drug KALAMEGHA (Dried aerial parts) as per Ayurveda Pharmacopeia of India ?
Answer
A. 1-3 g of the drug
93
The Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks (CGPDTM), Government of India is under
Answer
C. Ministry of Commerce and Industry
94
Which of the following is the statement is true regarding the "Mandookaparni as per Ayurveda Pharmacopeia of India ?
Answer
A. Mandookaparni having "Thiktha, Kashaya, Madhura" Rasa, "Laghu, Sara-Guna", Seetha-veerya and Madhura Vipaka
95
Which of the following is the source plant of ROHITAKA (Stem Bark) as per Ayurveda Pharmacopeia of India ?
Answer
C. Tecomella undulata (sm.) Seem
96
Good Clinical Research Practice (GCP) is a process that incorporates established ethical and scientific quality standards for the design, conduct, recording and reporting of clinical research involving the participation of human subjects. Which of the following principle is not included in GCP as per WHO guidelines ?
Answer
D. Principle 4 : Funding agency
97
Currently the National Pharmacovigilance Co-ordination Centre (NPvCC) for implementation of the pharmacovigilance program ASU and H Drugs is situated at
Answer
C. All India Institute of Ayurveda, New Delhi
98
Which of the following is the substitute of the plant drug "Meda" in Ayurveda ?
Answer
Question Cancelled
99
Which of the following is an example of SOOKSHMA DRAVYA as per Sarangdhara ?
Answer
A. Saindhavam
100
Which of the following is the source plant of UDUMBARA as per Ayurveda Pharmacopeia of India ?
Answer
A. Ficus glomerata Roxb.

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