| Post Name | Pharmacist Grade II (Sidha) - Indian Systems of Medicine |
|---|---|
| Question Paper Code | 125/2025/OL |
| Category Code | 031/2025 |
| Date of Test | 6 November 2025 |
| Exam Type | Online Examination |
| Total Questions | 100 |
1
The physical constituent which helps for free movement of organs by giving oiliness to them is
Answer
B. Natural state of Kozhuppu
2
Aanavam belongs to which (Boodha) element in Aahayaanu?
Answer
B. Aruva Vali Boodham (Invisible Air element)
3
Excessive sleep is one of the eļ¬ect of
Answer
D. Increased state of Ayam
4
Which of the following statements are true regarding signs of imminent death? i. If complete deafness appear in a patient, death will occur in 7 days ii. If blindness appear in a patient, death will occur in 4 days iii. If anosmia appear in a patient, death will occur in 3 days iv. If disorientation appear in a patient, death will occur in 5 days
Answer
C. i and iii
5
The Siddhars completely relieved from
Answer
C. Ahangaram
6
How many days of fasting to be observed by the patients aļ¬ected with Sethuma suram?
Answer
A. 9
7
Which kosam (Sheath) is made up of seven physical constituents?
Answer
D. Anna maya kosam
8
Which one of the following Dashavaya is involved in Yawning?
Answer
B. Koorman
9
Which Naadi aids uvula of mouth in swallowing of food and water?
Answer
C. Sihuvai
10
Match the following: i. Maayai - a. Aruva Veli Boodham ii. Kanmam - b. Aruva Neer Boodham iii. Maayeyam - c. Aruva Thee Boodham iv. Thirodhaanam - d. Aruva Mann Boodham
Answer
B. i - b, ii - c, iii - d, iv - a
11
Muscles in the Gluteal region from superļ¬cial to deep:
Answer
B. Gluteus maximus, gluteus medius, gluteus minimus
12
Match the following: Column A Column B i. Hinge Joint - a. Atlantoaxial joint ii. Ball and socket joint - b. Between vertebrae iii. Pivot joint - c. Elbow joint iv. Cartilaginous joint - d. Shoulder joint Select the correct match
Answer
C. i - c; ii - d, iii - a, iv - b
13
True or False Esophagus i. The esophagus passes through the diaphragm at T10 and the lower esophageal sphincter prevents reļ¬ux. ii. The upper third of the esophagus is composed entirely of smooth muscle. Options:
Answer
C. i True, ii False
14
Which of the following is incorrect regarding the VIII cranial nerve?
Answer
A. It innervates the stapedius muscle
15
Assertion (A) : The right kidney is slightly lower than the left kidney. Reason (R) : The liver pushes the right kidney downward.
Answer
A. Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation for A
16
The Synergistic taste (Natpu Suvai) for Astringent taste is
Answer
B. Salt
17
The Dhasa Vayu (Vital Air) that is responsible for the reļ¬exes like cough and sneezing is
Answer
C. Kirugaran
18
Which hormone is essential for the maintenance of blood calcium level?
Answer
A. Parathormone
19
Deļ¬ciency of Antihemophilic factor leads to
Answer
A. Hemophilia A
20
Which of the following statement is/are correct about ovulation? i. The Surge of Luteinzing Hormone leads to Ovulation ii. Luteinizing Hormone surge is usually seen 24 to 48 hours prior to ovulation iii. Increase in temperature is due to the thermogenic eļ¬ect of estrogen
Answer
A. Only i and ii
21
Which siddha text illustrates pharmacy and its basic amenities?
Answer
C. Therayar Thaila Varukka Churukkam
22
Which one of the following Chenduram is prepared by grinding method?
Answer
A. Chandamarutha Chenduram
23
Which of the following plants are known to contain Karuvangam? (Lead)
Answer
D. All the above
24
Neelanchana mei is an eļ¬ective medicine for
Answer
A. Eye diseases
25
Arithahi is the other name for
Answer
D. Kadukaai (Terminalia chebula)
26
Thalaga ennai is otherwise known as
Answer
D. Virana Sanjeevi Thylum
27
Goat milk is used in the preparation of which of the following?
Answer
D. All the above
28
The three drugs composition of Thirikadugu is
Answer
C. Chukku (Zingiber Oļ¬cinalis) Milagu (Piper Nigrum) Thippili (Piper Longum)
29
Panchabootham in siddha system refers to
Answer
A. Five elements
30
Which water is considered best for preparation of kudineer according to Therayar?
Answer
D. River water
31
Grinding medicine in this colored Kalvam gives beneļ¬cial to the body
Answer
A. Black
32
The procedure of exposing the prepared medicine to Dew (snow) is known as
Answer
A. Pani pudam
33
Thula Iyanthiram is used for
Answer
B. Kudineer preparation
34
The saponin 'Hecogenin' present in the leaves of the plant of ________.
Answer
B. Agave Americana
35
Which of the following plants contain Tannin?
Answer
D. All the above
36
Which of the following statements about volatile oils is correct?
Answer
B. Volatile oils are not fatty acids, can be extracted by distillation and have a stronger aroma than fatty oils.
37
What does G.M.P. stand for?
Answer
C. Good Manufacturing Practices
38
Which one of the following machine is used to grinding the large sized and hard materials into ļ¬ne powder?
Answer
B. Ball mill
39
What does the abbreviation "h.s" mean in a medical prescription?
Answer
C. At bedtime
40
Which of the following instrument helps to assess purity and concentration of the medicine?
Answer
A. Refractometer
41
Which of the following herb is used in respiratory diseases?
Answer
B. Adathodai
42
The seed which has purgative action is
Answer
C. Nervalam
43
Aerva lanata is used for
Answer
D. Kidney stone
44
For cough with blood which herb is a curative?
Answer
A. Impural
45
The Part used as medicine in Parangi pattai is
Answer
C. Root
46
Which of the following herb has expectorant activity?
Answer
B. Thippili
47
The drug which is cardiac suppressant
Answer
A. Naabi
48
Which of the following pair has diuretic Activity?
Answer
D. Chirupeelai and Nerungimul
49
The name Vajjira valli and Amirtha valli are the synonyms of
Answer
A. Pirandai and Seenthil
50
Chaulmoogra oil used for leprosy is extracted from
Answer
B. Hydnocarpus laurifolia
51
Which of the following drug is obtained by the action of insects?
Answer
C. Masikkai
52
The anti dote used for all poisons is
Answer
D. Avuri
53
When Vellai poondu is made as syrup with honey to cure?
Answer
A. Tonsillitis
54
Which poisonous drug causes opisthotonos?
Answer
C. Etti
55
Which of the following statement is incorrect?
Answer
C. Asparagus and Adathoda are used to induce diarrhoea in children
56
Name the pudam process used to prepare Ayakaanthachendhuram
Answer
B. Panripudam
57
"_________ padhuma naaba nalarmazhaiyar parpamaagum", the quote represents.
Answer
A. Kaareeyam
58
Kunmakaalan is _________
Answer
D. Chembu
59
'Thambirathin vedhai' is the other name for
Answer
C. Naagam
60
State the condition in which Mandooram should not be used
Answer
A. Kaanum kanal vegam
61
Therapeutic dose of Poongaavi chendhuram
Answer
B. 5 Kunri
62
The herb used to prepare Pavalaparpam
Answer
D. All the above
63
Indication of Kasthuri when given with Thamira chendhuram and Uthamani chaaru
Answer
A. Swasakaasam
64
Name the Maathirai which is given with anda thylam to treat Valippisivu
Answer
C. Korosanai maathirai
65
The formulation used to treat Suriya vartham and Chandira vartham
Answer
A. Arakku thylam
66
The egg yolk used to apply palagarai parpam externally for the wound caused by Kathai, thadi, ulakkai
Answer
A. Kakkai muttai
67
Taste of Pachai karpooram
Answer
B. Kaippu, uppu
68
In India, Thalagam is available in small quantities along with
Answer
A. Irumbu
69
The Apparatus used to prepare Mudugu thylam
Answer
B. Kuzhi thylakaruvi
70
The food to be avoid when taking Rasam containing formulations
Answer
C. Meen
71
Which ļ¬ower is used in the preparation of Swasa Kudori Mathirai?
Answer
B. Vellerukkampo
72
Which of the following is not an ingredient in Nilavagai Chooranam?
Answer
C. Thippili
73
Which Chooranam is made by mixing with Karunthuulasi juice and dried in the shade?
Answer
D. Parankipattai Chooranam
74
Which of the following is added in the largest quantity to prepare Thalisathy Chooranam?
Answer
A. Kothamalli vithai
75
In Inji Vadagam preparation, which ingredient is used for grinding?
Answer
C. Curd
76
Neermulli kudineer is used for __________.
Answer
A. Sobai
77
__________ oil is used to prepare Kungilia Vennai?
Answer
D. Nallennai
78
Which part of the Adathodai plant is used to prepare Adathodai Manapagu?
Answer
A. Leaf
79
Which unripe fruit (Pinju) is one of the ingredients in Moolakudora Ennai?
Answer
B. Kadukkai Pinju
80
Nilavembu Kudineer is used to treat _________ disease.
Answer
D. Suram
81
Which one is used to destroy a fetus?
Answer
B. Abrus precatorius
82
Antidote for strychnos nux-vomica poisoning? i. Eugenia jambolana ii. Terminalia bellarica iii. Terminalia chebula iv. Piper betel
Answer
D. i, iii and iv
83
Singing, dancing and behaving like a psychiatric patient - occur in which poisoning?
Answer
B. Datura Alba
84
Which part of Terminalia Chebula is used as an antidote for Aconitum poisoning?
Answer
A. Epicarp
85
Which one of the following is used to neutralize Cannabis Sativa poisoning eļ¬ect?
Answer
B. Lime juice
86
Which of the following decoction used as the antidote for Croton tiglium poisoning?
Answer
D. Ash of Acorus calamus and tamarind fruit
87
If it is used for a long period it causes sterility in woman?
Answer
B. Strychnos nux-vomica
88
Antidote for Aconitum Poisoning?
Answer
A. Borax with ghee
89
Ilaikalli verathi kudineer is used to treat poisoning caused by which plant?
Answer
B. Abini and Cannabis
90
Antidote for Nerium odorum poisoning?
Answer
A. 130 gm of Copper Sulphate with Hot water
91
Which one of the following antidote is use to treat the poisonous eļ¬ect if a person consumes Substandard Mercurial preparations? i. 4 gm of Bottle gourd shell ash with 60 ml of water. ii. 2 gm of Bottle gourd shell ash with 80 ml of water. iii. 4 gm of Bottle gourd shell ash with 80 ml of water. iv. Thulasiverpattai Kudineer.
Answer
D. iii and iv
92
Find the following toxic symptoms of Veerum? i. Ulcerative stomatitis ii. Vomitting iii. Ulcerative gingivitis iv. Watery diarrhea
Answer
C. i, ii and iv
93
What is the antidote for Sulphur Poison? i. Tender coconut water ii. Decoction of pepper, ginger and cuminum seeds iii. Decoction of Piper nigrum, Indigofera tinctoria root and Cumin seeds iv. Decoction of Piper longum and Glycirrhiza glabra
Answer
A. iii
94
Which one of the following herb used to Purify Thalagam?
Answer
A. Acalypha Indica
95
What are the toxic features of Miruthar singi?
Answer
D. Above all
96
What is the antidote for Karchunnam Poisons (Calcium hydroxide poison)? i. Coconut milk ii. Navaneetha parpam iii. Kungliya vennai iv. Kungliya parpam
Answer
B. i, ii and iii
97
In which spreading nature of snake poison does cardiac arrest and unconciousness occur? i. Vayu Vegam and Sandala Vegam ii. Saraba Vegam and Sandala Vegam iii. Saraba Vegam and Kasa Vegam iv. Sandala Vegam and Kasa Vegam
Answer
D. iv
98
Identify the correct one - the table shows the identiļ¬cation of snakes based on the taste perceived by the victim after consuming the root of Azima tetracantha? Taste Kind of Snake a. Sourness with sticky nature - i. Cobra b. Sweet - ii. Mookan c. Excess of sourness - iii. Black Vazhalai d. Sweetness and then sourness immediately - iv. Vazhalai Variety
Answer
C. a - iii, b - i, c - iv, d - ii
99
Strychnos potatorum seed is processed in the latex of calotropis gigantea and used externally to treat which poisonous bite?
Answer
B. Scorpion bite
100
Ekandhathailam contains the following seeds except which one?
Answer
C. Seeds of Strychnos potatorum
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