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Post NameResearch Officer Ayurveda,Department Ayurveda Medical Education
Question Paper Code108/2024/OL
Category Code629/2023
Date of Test10 September 2024
Exam TypeOnline Examination
Total Questions100
1
The useful part of Karkatasringi is
Answer
B. Gall
2
Which variety of Rasna is used in South India ?
Answer
A. Alpenia galanga
3
Evaluation of Analgesic activity is by using
Answer
D. Tail-Flick test
4
Which Aflatoxin is the most toxic and causes hepatocellular carcinoma ?
Answer
D. Aflatoxin B1
5
Permissible limit of Hg in herbal drug
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C. 1microgram/g
6
Reagent for detecting the presence of alkaloid
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A. Dragendorff's reagent
7
Useful part of Isabgol is
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B. Seed
8
Bhilavanol is present in
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D. Semecarpus anacardium
9
Drug that calms the subject without inducing sleep
Answer
Question Cancelled
10
Substitute for Meda and Mehameda
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C. Shatavari
11
Chakralakshanika is the synonym of
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B. Guduchi
12
Substitute of Valeriana wallichi
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A. Saussurea lappa
13
CPCSEA is a statutory committee established under chapter 4, Section 15(1) for
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C. Supervision on Animal experiment
14
Which of the following is Medhya Dravya ?
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C. Guduchi
15
The pharmacological assay used to study CNS Depressant activity in albino rats
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B. Actophotometer
16
Which of the following statements is correct ?
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A. MIC is the Minimum Inhibitory Concentration of the antimicrobial agent which inhibits the growth but not viability
17
A per NMPB guidelines regarding GCP the season for collection of Cyperus rotundus is
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A. August to October
18
As per NMPB Guideline, Season for collection of Asparagus racemosus (Shatawari) Root is
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C. August to October
19
Which container is suitable for protection from light ?
Answer
C. Amber coloured bottles
20
Adulterant of Ashoka
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C. Polyalthia longifolia
21
Process in which water is removed from a product after it is frozen and placed under a vacuum, allowing the ice to change directly from solid to vapor without passing through a liquid phase.
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A. Freeze drying
22
According to Sarngadhara Samhitha if takra is used as drava dravya in Sneha paka the duration of paka in days is
Answer
B. 5
23
Qualities of Sneha after murcchana among below are except
Answer
Question Cancelled
24
For extraction of thermolabile drugs which extraction process should be used ?
Answer
D. Both A and B
25
Dragendorff's test coming under phytochemical investigation of Kashayam is for identification of
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B. Alkaloids
26
Use of ekala dravya in every chikitsa-prakarana is mentioned in
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C. Yogarathnakara
27
Which part in the distillation apparatus represents the heat exchanger ?
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D. Condenser
28
Which among the following is chemical standardization of herbs
Answer
A. Chromatography
29
Which of the following dryer is the convectional drying equipment with enclosed insulated chambers ?
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C. Cabinet tray dryer
30
Metal rings containing semi circular projection which are arranged as a nest to form channels on edges is seen in
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A. Meta filter
31
Distillation of water immiscible liquid is
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B. Steam distillation
32
Conduction is used as principle of heat treatment in
Answer
Question Cancelled
33
Thila Pramana agni is mentioned in
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C. Sharngadhara Samhitha
34
Which type of separator utilizes centrifugal force for size separation ?
Answer
C. Cyclone separator
35
Parpati Kalpana is explained in detail in
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A. Bhaishajya rathnavali
36
Which of the following is/are correct regarding the scheme of Pharmacovigilance Program for Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani and Homeopathy Drugs launched by Ministry of Ayush; i. Global Centre for Traditional Medicine, Jamnagar is the National Pharmacovigilance Co-ordination Centre. ii. One of the aims of scheme is reporting instances of misleading advertisements of ASU and H drugs for regulatory actions. iii. Hierarchy of Pharmacovigilance Program consists of a three-tier structure.
Answer
B. Only (ii and iii)
37
As per Rule 158 (B) of Drugs and Cosmetics Rule, 1940, which of the following statement is NOT CORRECT regarding issue of license with respect to Aushadh Ghana (Extract of medicinal Plant) - Aqueous Category having ingredients as per text and new indication:
Answer
B. Safety Study is required
38
As per Rule 161 of D and Rules, 1945, what should be the maximum size of packing for Mritsanjivani Sura
Answer
C. 30 ml
39
Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (TKDL) initiated the project on Ayurveda from Kerala manuscripts in Year:
Answer
D. 2018
40
As per Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940, which of the following statement is INCORRECT in respect to ASU Drugs Technical Advisory board :
Answer
D. The nominated members of board shall hold office for a period of 5years
41
Number of single drug monographs included in Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India Part I, Volume IV are
Answer
A. 68
42
If a drug is sold, or offered or exhibited for sale, under a name which belongs to another drug, then it is said as
Answer
D. Spurious drug
43
As per D and C Rule, 1945, Schedule T, Supplementary guidelines for manufacturing of Rasaushadhies (Herbomineral compounds) of ASU medicines, the total minimum manufacturing space required is
Answer
D. 1500 Sq. Ft.
44
Monograph of following drug is not included in Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India, Part I, Volume VII
Answer
A. Saindhava Lavana
45
Which of the following Guidelines is correctly paired for carrying out Acute oral ? Toxicity studies as per OECD:
Answer
C. Fixed Dose Procedure - Guideline 420
46
Which of the following statement is/are correct regarding licensing of Ayurvedic Manufacturing Unit as per D and C Rules 1945 ? i. License to manufacture for sale of Ayurveda drugs -Form 25-D ii. Certificate of renewal of license to manufacture for sale of Ayurveda drugs -Form 26-C iii. Certificate of renewal of loan license to manufacture for sale of Ayurveda drugs -Form 26-E
Answer
C. Only (i and iii)
47
Which of the following is NOT CORRECT in relation to ASU drug Inspectors as per D and C Act, 1940 ?
Answer
B. Qualifications of ASU Drug Inspector are enlisted in Drugs and Cosmetics Rule 49.
48
As per Good Clinical Practice Guidelines for Clinical trials in Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani (ASU) Medicine, which of the following statement is NOT CORRECT regarding Institutional Ethics Committee
Answer
C. Chairperson of the Committee should preferably be from within the Institution
49
According to Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, which of the following statement is NOT CORRECT ? "Cannabis (hemp)" means
Answer
D. "cannabis plant" means plant belonging only to the genus Cannabis sativa
50
Which of the following methods of inventory management for pharmacy is based on Pareto's principle ?
Answer
A. ABC Analysis
51
As per United states Pharmacopeia particle size of very fine powder
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C. All particles pass through a No. 80 sieve
52
Micromeritics is the study of
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D. All of the above
53
The method of blending small amounts of powders by movement of spatula through them on a sheet of paper is called
Answer
D. Spatulation
54
An efflorescent powder is
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A. A crystalline powder that contains water of hydration or crystallization
55
The substance which add the necessary bulk to a formulation to prepare tablets of the desired size is called
Answer
B. Diluents
56
Lozenges are
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A. Solid dosage form
57
Hydrophilic ointment is an example of
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A. Water removable base
58
The factors depends on the selection of base in the formulation of an ointment includes
Answer
C. Both A and B
59
Fusion is a method used for the preparation of
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B. Ointments
60
Elixirs are
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B. Liquid dosage form
61
Aqueous or oleaginous solutions in the form of coarse droplets are called
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B. Spray
62
Silica gel is an example of
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C. Hydrogel
63
A dosage form which contains dispersed gas bubbles
Answer
D. Foams
64
The permissible limit of lead in herbal drug preparations
Answer
A. 10ppm
65
The test that is used to evaluate the ability of the tablets to withstand abrasion in packing, handling and transporting
Answer
D. Friability test
66
The use of Clevenger apparatus is for the following purpose
Answer
A. Volatile compound determination
67
"Bhumau hastamidau nimnam vidyat gartamuttamam" is said in the context of
Answer
B. Patala yantra
68
SFC stands for
Answer
A. Super Critical Fluid Chromatography
69
Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry is to identify the following in a given compound
Answer
B. Mineral elements/Heavy metals
70
The following helps to identify presence of untransformed free metal in a Bhasma
Answer
C. Xray Diffraction
71
API recommends the use of the following refractometer for most measurements
Answer
C. Abbe's refractometer
72
Which sieve number is used for the powder to be of "very fine" category
Answer
C. Sieve No. 125
73
Which chapter of Rasa ratna samucchaya deals about yantras
Answer
B. 9
74
Identify the odd one out
Answer
B. Adhopatana yantra
75
Which of the following is not a type of Chromatography ?
Answer
D. None of the above
76
Institutional Animal Ethics Committee must be reconstituted once every ____ years.
Answer
B. 5 years
77
One among the following is not among the 3R's of animal research
Answer
D. Rehabilitate
78
Ethical guidelines for medical research involving human subjects are framed by
Answer
D. CIOMS
79
Beall's List is known for listing of the following :
Answer
A. Predatory journals
80
Impact Factor (IF) of a journal is given by
Answer
A. Clarivate
81
Fibroblasts come under
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B. Primary cells
82
International Traditional Medicine Clinical Trial Registry (ITMCTR) is established by
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C. China
83
An Orphan Drug is one which is
Answer
B. Used to treat rare medical conditions
84
In Silico study means
Answer
B. Discoveries made using computer simulation
85
Duration of Phase 3 clinical trials is
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A. 1-4 years
86
ANOCOVA (Analysis of Covariance) has
Answer
D. Features of both ANOVA and Regression combined together
87
For comparison of differentials of variance between groups, which test is suitable ?
Answer
D. 'F' test
88
't' test is
Answer
A. Parametric small sample test
89
Full form of SPSS is
Answer
B. Statistical package for the social sciences
90
Statistical software is used for
Answer
D. None of the above
91
Conch (Turbinella rapa) shell mainly contains
Answer
D. None of the above
92
Honey is made of the following raw materials
Answer
D. Phloemsap, Nectar and Honey dew
93
Bezoar (Felbovinum purifactum) acts as
Answer
D. Both A and B
94
Musk is the secretion from
Answer
D. None of the above
95
Scientific name of pearl oyster is
Answer
D. None of the above
96
Citronella oil is obtained from
Answer
A. Cymbopogon nardus (Linn.)
97
Medicinally useful part of Alpinia galanga is
Answer
D. None of the above
98
Resins dissolve in
Answer
Question Cancelled
99
Flavours are to be added in Medicinal preparations
Answer
B. After any operation involving heat
100
Saccharin sodium is
Answer
A. Sweeter than sugar

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