| Post Name | Professor in Homoeopathic Pharmacy - Govt Homoeopathic Medical Colleges |
|---|---|
| Question Paper Code | 037/2026/OL |
| Category Code | 176/2025 |
| Date of Test | 26 February 2026 |
| Exam Type | Online Examination |
| Total Questions | 100 |
1
"This remarkable change in the qualities of natural bodies develops the latent , hitherto unperceived, as if slumbering hidden, dynamic powers which inļ¬uence the life principle, change the well-being of animal life. This is eļ¬ected by mechanical action upon their smallest particles by means of rubbing and shaking and through the addition of an indiļ¬erent substance, dry of ļ¬uid, are separated from each other. This process is called dynamizing, potentizing (development of medicinal power) and the products are dynamizations or potencies in diļ¬erent degrees." mentioned in :
Answer
C. Aphorism 269, 6th edition, Organon of Medicine
2
The application of 'Similia Similibus' in treatment, highlighting the use of one pain to alleviate another was discussed in the medical text 'Demorbis Popularis' written by :
Answer
C. Hippocrates
3
The term 'Spagyria' in the book 'Liber Paragranum' was coined by :
Answer
B. Paracelsus
4
The 'Canon of Medicine' a comprehensive medical encyclopedia was authored by :
Answer
D. Avicenna
5
The degree of strength developed through potentization was directly proportional to the number of strokes given and every ten strokes given would increase the dynamic strength of medicine by one degree advocated by :
Answer
B. Jenichen
6
Homoeopathic Pharmacopoeia of India (HPI) is included in which schedule of Drug and Cosmetic Act 1940 ?
Answer
C. Second schedule
7
Number of Monographs present in the Vol XI of HPI are :
Answer
D. 68
8
Homoeopathic Pharmaceutical Codex published in 2002 contains _________ drugs.
Answer
B. 101
9
Tests for pyrogens and preparation of Nosodes are mentioned in appendix of which volume of HPI ?
Answer
C. HPI Vol-4
10
Standards for simple ointment, eye ointment, cream-based ointment, paraļ¬n ointment and standards for syrup are mentioned in appendix of which volume of HPI ?
Answer
D. HPI Vol-5
11
Encyclopedia of Homoeopathic Pharmacopoeia by P.N. Verma and Indu Vaid contains about _______ monographs of Homoeopathic drugs in the alphabetical order, based on H.P.I .
Answer
D. 1860
12
"But the whole remaining skin of the body clothed with epidermis, is adapted to the action of medicinal solutions, especially if the inunction is connected with simultaneous internal administration" mentioned in :
Answer
C. Aphorism 284, 6th edition, Organon of Medicine
13
"All true medical treatment of a disease on the external parts of the body that has occurred from little or no injury from without must, therefore, be directed against the whole, must eļ¬ect the annihilation and cure of the general malady by means of internal remedies, if it is wished, that the treatment should be judicious, sure, eļ¬cacious and radical" mentioned in which Aphorism of Organon of Medicine ?
Answer
B. Aphorism 190
14
"Experience, however, teaches that the itch, plus its external manifestations, as well as the chancre, together with the inner venereal miasm, can and must be cured only by means of speciļ¬c medicines taken internally. But the ļ¬gwarts, if they have existed for some time without treatment, have need for their perfect cure, the external application of their speciļ¬c medicines as well as their internal use at the same time" mentioned in :
Answer
B. Aphorism 282, FN, 6th edition, Organon of Medicine
15
"On the other hand, those extracts obtained by means of acids of the so-called alkaloids of plants, are exposed to great variety in their preparation (for instance, chinin, strychine, morphine), and can, therefore, not be accepted by the homoeopathic physician as simple medicines, always the same, especially as he possesses, in the plants themselves, in their natural state (Peruvian bark, nux vomica, opium) every quality necessary for healing. Moreover, the alkaloids are not the only constituents of the plants" mentioned in :
Answer
C. Aphorism 273, FN, 6th edition, Organon of Medicine
16
A speciļ¬c article titled "Detoxication mechanisms in man" in the journal Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics published in 1963 on drug biotransformation by :
Answer
D. R. T. Williams
17
Pharmacognosy is the study of :
Answer
B. Crude drugs of natural origin
18
Belladonna belongs to which family ?
Answer
A. Solanaceae
19
Scientiļ¬c name of Cinchona is :
Answer
A. Cinchona oļ¬cinalis
20
Aconite napellus acts mainly on :
Answer
C. Circulatory system
21
The poisonous alkaloid in Nux vomica is :
Answer
C. Strychnine
22
LD-50 indicates :
Answer
B. Lethal dose for 50%
23
ED-50 refers to :
Answer
C. Eļ¬ective dose for 50%
24
Nanotechnology in homoeopathy is related to :
Answer
B. Nano-size drug particles
25
Opium is an example of :
Answer
B. Unorganised drug
26
Aloe is classiļ¬ed as
Answer
B. Unorganised drug
27
Amla is an example of :
Answer
B. Indigenous drug
28
Cod-liver oil is obtained from :
Answer
B. Fish liver
29
Tabacum belongs to which family ?
Answer
A. Solanaceae
30
Hydrocotyle asiatica is commonly known as :
Answer
A. Brahmi
31
Systematic evaluation of crude drugs is part of :
Answer
B. Pharmacognosy
32
Muscarin is present in
Answer
D. Agaricus
33
All potentised medicines should be preserved in following way, except
Answer
B. Blue coloured bottles
34
Melting point of Globules is
Answer
D. 160 C
35
Commonest impurity found in Alcohol is
Answer
A. Fusel oil
36
Refractive Index of Rosemery Oil at 200C is
Answer
B. 1.466-1.476
37
The main alkaloid present in Ipecac is :
Answer
B. Emetine
38
Leaves of Eucalyptus globulus are identiļ¬ed by :
Answer
B. Aromatic odour
39
Nux vomica acts most prominently on which system ?
Answer
B. Digestive and nervous system
40
Ascending paralysis seen in Conium poisoning is due to its action on :
Answer
C. Motor nerves
41
A characteristic toxicological feature of Datura poisoning is :
Answer
C. Hot, dry skin with delirium
42
Which of the following statement is incorrect with reference to method of Preparation of Drugs for Proving ? i) Each of the medicine must be taken in a perfect simple unadulterated form. ii) The indigenous plant in the form of freshly expressed juice must be mixed with a little water to prevent spoiling. iii) Salt and Gums should be dissolved in Strong Alcohol just before being taken. iv) Exotic vegetable substance must be prepared in the form of powder.
Answer
B. Statement (ii) and (iii) are correct
43
As per the New Drug Development protocol of CCRH, how many potencies of the Drug to be proved is used in Homoeopathic Pathogenetic Trials (HPT)
Answer
C. Three Diļ¬erent Potencies
44
Post Proving, during publication, the data indexing should be as per the schema of which Repertory ?
Answer
A. Kents Repertory
45
Which of the following is not correct regarding the composition of Institutional Animal Ethical Committee (IAEC) ?
Answer
C. Plant Pathologist
46
Primary approval of Institutional Animal Ethical Committee (IAEC) is not mandatory for which of the following animal categories ?
Answer
D. Animal - Invertebrate
47
Which of the following options correctly matches the Phases of clinical trial given under Table I with details of Trial under Table II ? TABLE I TABLE II i) Phase I a) Post Marketing Studies ii) Phase II b) Conļ¬rmatory Studies iii) Phase III c) Human Pharmacology and HPT iv) Phase IV d) Exploratory Studies
Answer
B. i-c, ii-d, iii-b, iv-a
48
Which of the following phase of Clinical trials cannot be carried out on Children ?
Answer
A. Phase I
49
New Drugs with identiļ¬ed FSD or being used in Ultra dilution having potential to address emergency conditions as prophylactic or cure can be used in which of the following Phase directly ?
Answer
B. Phase IIC or III
50
To Prepare Mother Solution as per Class VIA what part by weight of medicinal substance has been recommended by GHP to be dissolved in 9 part by Weight of Strong Alcohol ?
Answer
C. 2 Part
51
In Modern method - mother preparation of which of the following does not have a Drug Strength of 1/100 ?
Answer
B. Chlorinum
52
In Modern method, Mother preparation of which of the following Acid does not have a Drug Strength of 1/100 ?
Answer
A. Hippuric Acid
53
Which of the following option correctly matches the Drug Substance Particle type given under Table I with their expression in Sieve size given under Table II ? Table I Table II a) Coarse i) 22/60 b) Moderately Coarse ii) 85 c) Moderately Fine iii) 10/44 d) Fine Powder iv) 44/85
Answer
C. a-iii, b-i, c-iv, d-ii
54
As per HPI, Hydroļ¬uoric acid below 4X potency can be kept in well closed bottles with the interior being coated with which of the following vehicles ?
Answer
C. Paraļ¬n
55
For Preparation of Nosode below 6X Potency, what temperature has been mentioned in HPI for Storing ?
Answer
B. About 5 Degree Celsius
56
As per HPI, in preparation of 50 Millesimal Potencies the mother solution is prepared by dissolving 100mg of 3rd Potency in what amount of Puriļ¬ed Water and Dispensing Alcohol ?
Answer
C. 40 ml of puriļ¬ed water and 10 ml of dispensing alcohol
57
Which of the following statements are true regarding ventilation of an Ideal Pharmacy Laboratory ? i) Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) involves the removal of relatively large volumes of contaminated air. ii) High eļ¬ciency particulate air (HEPA) ļ¬lters microorganism. iii) Carbon Filled Filter removes - Fumes, Gas and Vapour. iv) Natural Ventilation is reliable.
Answer
B. Only (ii and iii)
58
Which of the following is also called 'Stereoscopic Microscope' ?
Answer
C. Dissecting Microscope
59
The following statements are true for which type of business organization among the following ? ā¢ Simplest Form of Business Organization. ā¢ One Man Show. ā¢ Suitable form when individual skill and secrecy is business is essential.
Answer
C. The Sole Trader/Proprietorship
60
Which of the following is not a disadvantage of the general partnership/Private Ltd. ?
Answer
B. Business ends with the death of a person
61
1 part by weight of Medicinal Substance is dissolved in 50 parts by weight of Strong Alcohol as per which of the following Homoeopathic Pharmacopoeias ?
Answer
B. German Homoeopathic Pharmacopoeia (GHP)
62
Read the following statement on Homoeopatic Drug Preparation in Old Method and select the correct option- i) The Fundamental Rule for Class IX has been discussed in Materia Medica Pura under 'Agaricus'. ii) Bufo rana is prepared under Class VIII in Old Method. iii) Medium Juicy Plants are Prepared under Class III. iv) Fundamental Rule for Class VI A has been discussed in Materia Medica Pura under - 'Guaiacum'.
Answer
D. Statement ii and iv are correct
63
Read the following statement on Drug preparation in modern method and select the correct option. Statement I - Allium Cepa is prepared under Maceration under Modern method as per HPI. Statement II - Allium Cepa is prepared by Maceration previous to Percolation as per BHP.
Answer
A. Statement I and II, both are correct
64
Read the following statements on Percolation and select the correct option- Statement I - In Tow, Blue Glass can be used instead of sand. Statement II - Adhesion and Osmosis are two of the physical forces acting in the process of Percolation.
Answer
C. Statement I is incorrect, but II is correct
65
The abbreviation (cochl.ampl.) in the prescription refers to :-
Answer
B. A table spoonful
66
The abbreviation (collut) in the prescription refers to -
Answer
A. A Mouth wash
67
When two or more drugs are used in combination to increase the pharmacological action, the phenomenon is known as-
Answer
A. Synergism
68
The global database for ADR data maintained by WHO is known as-
Answer
C. VigiBase
69
The Thalidomide disaster in the 1960s led to the establishment of which regulatory framework-
Answer
C. WHO International Drug Monitoring Program
70
Which of the following is a widely used method for causality assessment in Pharmacovigilance-
Answer
A. Naranjo Algorithm
71
The term 'ļ¬oor stock' refers to -
Answer
C. Medications stored in wards
72
The ļ¬rst medicine should be repeated-
Answer
C. When improvement remains standstill
73
Higher potencies are best adapted to-
Answer
B. Highly intellectual people with lot of mental work
74
The word 'dosis' means-
Answer
C. A giving
75
Standard unit of Apothecaries-
Answer
D. Grain
76
1 scruple_grains
Answer
B. 20 grains
77
Distillation is a separation technique based on the diļ¬erence in which physical property of the components in a liquid mixture-
Answer
D. Boiling point
78
The standard laboratory method for determining moisture content by drying a sample to a constant weight is the-
Answer
C. Gravimetric method
79
Which of the following is an example of bulk property or general detector in HPLC-
Answer
B. Refractive index detector
80
In reverse phase HPLC, there is a-
Answer
B. Polar solvent/Non-polar column
81
What does Mayer's Reagent produce with alkaloids ?
Answer
A. Cream-colored precipitate
82
Proto-alkaloids are also called as-
Answer
A. Amino alkaloid
83
Which statements are true regarding restricted sale of Homoeopathic preparations ?
Answer
D. All of the above
84
Schedule M-1's GMP requirements emphasize cross-contamination control, which involves
Answer
B. Physical segregation + validated cleaning methods
85
Dangerous Drugs Act, 1930 was ultimately repealed/replaced and integrated in the :
Answer
B. Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985
86
As per NCH Act 2020, Screening Test or National Exit Test (NEXT-H) is aimed to :
Answer
D. All of the above
87
According to Schedule FF, preservative-free ophthalmic solutions :
Answer
B. Must be used immediately and contain no preservatives
88
The code of Ethics restricts commercial exploitation, which means :
Answer
B. Promoting drug eļ¬cacy beyond scientiļ¬c evidence
89
Minimum Standard Requirements (MSR) as per NCH Regulations 2022 include :
Answer
A. Physical Infrastructure + Teaching Staļ¬ + Clinical Exposure
90
The concept of inside bond laboratory refers primarily to :
Answer
B. Laboratory attached within manufacturing facility for standardized assay
91
Which authority grants manufacturing license for PPHM in India ?
Answer
C. State Drug Licensing Authority (SDLA) under Drugs and Cosmetics Act
92
In context of homoeopathic pharmacy, relevance of Poisons Act, 1919 exists due to :
Answer
A. Use of toxic raw drugs requiring regulated sale and possession
93
Recent advancements in homoeopathic pharmacy have highlighted nanoparticle presence in ultra-dilutions mainly through :
Answer
A. Raman spectroscopy and electron microscopy studies
94
Modern research in homoeopathic pharmacy validates Mother Tincture standards primarily using :
Answer
C. HPLC, UV-Spectroscopy and GC-MS proļ¬ling
95
In contemporary R and D, the role of Pharmacovigilance in Homoeopathy emphasizes :
Answer
B. Signal detection for adverse drug events and patient safety
96
Advancement in drug standardization for homoeopathic pharmacy is most strongly linked to :
Answer
B. Physico-chemical and bio-assay standardization
97
A key research focus in homoeopathic pharmacy during the last decade is :
Answer
B. Establishing mechanistic models of ultra-dilution eļ¬ects
98
One major future direction in research for homoeopathic pharmacy is :
Answer
B. Integration with analytical chemistry and molecular biology
99
Modern PPHM (Patent and Proprietary Homoeopathic Medicines) research emphasizes :
Answer
B. Formulation innovation and dosage acceptability
100
Research in ultra-dilution has identiļ¬ed nano-clusters of source material in higher potencies through :
Answer
B. Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM)
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