PHARMACIST GR II – HOMEO – HOMEOPATHY

PROVISIONAL ANSWER KEY
Question Paper Code: 21/2018/OL
Category Code: 461/2017
Exam: Pharmacist Gr II (Homoeo)
Medium of Question: English
Date of Test 18-04-2018
Department Homoeopathy
Alphacode A
Question1:-Zuari river flows through :
A:-Maharashtra
B:-Assam
C:-Goa
D:-Uttarakhand
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question2:-State stands first in the production of iron ore :
A:-Odisha
B:-Chattisgarh
C:-West Bengal
D:-Jharkhand
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question3:-101st amendment of Indian Constitution is related with :
A:-NITI Ayog
B:-GST
C:-Civil rights of Transgenders
D:-Seizure of Black money
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question4:-Right to Education was enacted in :
A:-1986
B:-1993
C:-2005
D:-2009
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question5:-Reunion of moderates and extremists in Indian National Congress took place in :
A:-1911
B:-1912
C:-1915
D:-1916
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question6:-Dharasana Satyagraha was held as a part of :
A:-Swadeshi Movement
B:-Non Co-Operation
C:-Civil Disobedience
D:-Quit India
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question7:-District of Kerala leads in the cultivation of mango :
A:-Palakkad
B:-Malappuram
C:-Kozhikode
D:-Kannur
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question8:-Siruvani river is a tributary of :
A:-Kabani
B:-Bhavani
C:-Bharatapuzha
D:-Chaliyar
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question9:-Kannur fort was built by the :
A:-Portuguese
B:-English
C:-Dutch
D:-French
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question10:-Mavilathodu is place known for the martyrdom of :
A:-Kunjali Marakkar
B:-Paliyath Achan
C:-Veluthampi Dalawa
D:-Pazhassi Raja
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question11:-“Navamanjari” is a work by :
A:-Vallathol
B:-Kumaran Asan
C:-Narayana Guru
D:-Chattambi Swami
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question12:-Who published the journal Velakkaran?
A:-Ayyankali
B:-P. Krishna Pillai
C:-Pandit Karuppan
D:-K. Ayyappan
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question13:-Narayana Guru convened Religious Conference at Aluva in :
A:-1921
B:-1922
C:-1924
D:-1925
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question14:-Centre of activities of Pratyaksha Raksha Daiva Sabha :
A:-Alappuzha
B:-Eraviperur
C:-Kollam
D:-Mavelikkara
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question15:-Who started “Pallikkudams” in Travancore for the first time?
A:-Kumaran Asan
B:-Fr. Kuriakose Chavara
C:-Arattupuzha Velayudha Panikkar
D:-Dr. Palpu
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question16:-Ransomware “Wannacry” affected the website of the Police department in the state of :
A:-Kerala
B:-Delhi
C:-Andhra Pradesh
D:-Karnataka
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question17:-Leader of Dalit Asmitha Yatra held in Gujarat in 2016 :
A:-Jignesh Mevani
B:-Kancha Ilaiah
C:-Chandrasekhar
D:-Kanhaiya Kumar
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question18:-“Minnaminungu” the Malayalam film noted at national level was directed by :
A:-Khalid Rahman
B:-Dileesh Pothan
C:-Siddharth Siva
D:-Anil Thomas
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question19:-State to host National Games 2017 :
A:-Tamil Nadu
B:-Goa
C:-Telengana
D:-Uttarakhand
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question20:-Antonio Guterres the new Secretary General of UNO is a former Prime Minister of :
A:-Portuguese
B:-Spain
C:-Italy
D:-Greece
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question21:-The Homeopathic pharmacopoeia committee was constituted in the year
A:-1940
B:-1956
C:-1962
D:-1971
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question22:-Spermaceti is prepared from
A:-Hog
B:-Fish
C:-Sheep
D:-Sperm whale
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question23:-HPL is situated at
A:-New Delhi
B:-Mumbai
C:-Gaziabad
D:-Calcutta
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question24:-The percentage of alcohol in dispensing alcohol
A:-99% v/v
B:-88% v/v
C:-95% v/v
D:-91.29% v/v
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question25:-Stapfs process is the purification process of
A:-Distilled water
B:-Solvent ether
C:-Lactose
D:-Globules
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question26:-The drug prepared from gummy juice is
A:-Opium
B:-Abies nigra
C:-Asafoetida
D:-Coffea cruda
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question27:-The venom of Lachesis is collected on
A:-Distilled water
B:-Alcohol
C:-Glycerine
D:-Sugar of milk
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question28:-Gelsemium sempervirens is prepared from
A:-Stem
B:-Rhizome
C:-Bark
D:-Flower
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question29:-An example of plant nosode is
A:-Syphilinum
B:-Secale cor
C:-Stramonium
D:-Spongia tosta
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question30:-Cane sugar with egg albumin is used to prepare
A:-Globules
B:-Cones
C:-Pellets
D:-Tablet
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question31:-Water as a vehicle is used for drug preparation in the class
A:-Class VII
B:-Class VI
C:-Class VIII
D:-Class V
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question32:-For preparation of Liniments, vehicle used is
A:-Olive oil
B:-Almond oil
C:-Mustard oil
D:-Chaulmoogra oil
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question33:-The semisolid vehicle prepared from wool of sheep is
A:-Lanolin
B:-Spermaceti
C:-Prepared lard
D:-Isinglass
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question34:-Equipment used to remove moisture completely from substances is
A:-Desiccator
B:-Percolator
C:-Beaker
D:-Hydrometer
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question35:-Which of following substance has the property of sublimation?
A:-Silicea
B:-Argentum nitricum
C:-Camphor
D:-Ferrum met
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question36:-Drug power of a tincture prepared according to class II is
A:-1/2
B:-1/5
C:-1/6
D:-1/10
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question37:-Medicinal substances soluble in small quantities of alcohol are prepared according to
A:-Class V A
B:-Class VI A
C:-Class V B
D:-Class VI B
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question38:-Decimal scale was introduced by
A:-Hahnemann
B:-Hering
C:-Hartmann
D:-Hufeland
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question39:-Centesimal potencies are represented by suffixing the letter
A:-C
B:-D
C:-X
D:-LM
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question40:-Number of succession strokes in preparation of 50 millesimal potencies is
A:-10
B:-50
C:-100
D:-50000
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question41:-The globules used for 50 millesimal potencies are such that
A:-100 globules weigh 100 mg
B:-100 globules weigh 65 mg
C:-100 globules weigh 50 mg
D:-100 globules weigh 1 mg
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question42:-Cerates are unctuous substances due to presence of
A:-Prepared lard
B:-Wax
C:-Starch
D:-Distilled water
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question43:-External application of remedies is discussed in 6th edition of Organon of Medicine in
A:-Aphorism 67
B:-Aphorism 267
C:-Aphorism 270
D:-Aphorism 285
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question44:-The homeopathic remedies should be repeated
A:-When patient is improving
B:-Symptoms disappear following Hering’s law of cure
C:-When improvement ceases
D:-When common symptoms are present
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question45:-The fraction of a full dose that is to be taken at short intervals is called as
A:-Divided dose
B:-Maximum dose
C:-Booster dose
D:-Fatal dose
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question46:-During drug proving the action of medicine which is noted
A:-Primary action
B:-Secondary action
C:-Chemical action
D:-Mechanical action
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question47:-Physician is the best prover. This is mentioned in
A:-Aphorism 108
B:-Aphorism 125
C:-Aphorism 126
D:-Aphorism 141
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question48:-The prover makes data entries of the deviations in health in
A:-Day book
B:-Response monitoring proforma
C:-Case record book
D:-Initial medical record proforma
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question49:-When the total weight of drug to be sampled is less than 100 kg and component parts are more than 1 cm, the
official sample shall be at least?
A:-500 g
B:-250 g
C:-200 g
D:-100 g
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question50:-Evaluation of drugs by means of organs of sense is
A:-Biological evaluation
B:-Organoleptic evaluation
C:-Physical evaluation
D:-Microscopic evaluation
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question51:-Application for the grant or renewal of license to sell, stock, exhibit or offer for sale or distribute homeopathic
medicines shall be made in
A:-Form 19-B
B:-Form 20-C
C:-Form 20-D
D:-Form 24-C
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question52:-Abnormal tendency for taking drugs is called
A:-Pharmacophilia
B:-Pharmacophobia
C:-Pharmacomania
D:-Pharmacopraxy
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question53:-In prescription, name of the remedy, its potency and its quantity are included in
A:-Subscription
B:-Signature
C:-Inscription
D:-Superscription
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question54:-Soft, non-gummy, non-mucilaginous drug substances are used in the process of
A:-Distillation
B:-Maceration
C:-Trituration
D:-Percolation
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question55:-The chemical used to dry substances in a desiccator is
A:-Calcium chloride
B:-Barium chloride
C:-Potassium chloride
D:-Sodium chloride
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question56:-Ideal vehicle used in Homeopathic pharmacy
A:-Distilled water
B:-Strong alcohol
C:-Glycerine
D:-Solvent ether
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question57:-Drug and Cosmetic Act came into existence in the year
A:-1930
B:-1945
C:-1940
D:-1955
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question58:-The 50 millesimal scale was introduced by Hahnemann in 6th edition of Organon of Medicine in
A:-Aphorism 270
B:-Aphorism 255
C:-Aphorism 268
D:-Aphorism 260
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question59:-Inert, fibrous and insoluble material remaining after expression of juice from drug material is
A:-Magma
B:-Merc
C:-Menstrum
D:-Whey
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question60:-One ounce (oz) of Imperial system equals to ___________ g in Metric system.
A:-28.35 g
B:-26.35 g
C:-38.35 g
D:-36.35 g
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question61:-Drug prepared from the saliva of a Rabid dog
A:-Malandrinum
B:-Anthracinum
C:-Lyssinum
D:-Vaccinium
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question62:-In Stapf’s process, the variety of alcohol used is
A:-Absolute alcohol
B:-Strong alcohol
C:-Dispensing alcohol
D:-Dilute alcohol
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question63:-Drug prepared from the stigma of flowers
A:-Cocculus ind
B:-Cannabis ind
C:-Crocus sat
D:-Calendula off
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question64:-First edition of H.P.U.S was published in the year
A:-1897
B:-1879
C:-1887
D:-1889
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question65:-An art and science by which crude drug substances are converted into real medicines
A:-Pharmacodynamics
B:-Pharmacopraxy
C:-Pharmacotherapy
D:-Pharmacopedics
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question66:-Number of monographs in Homeopathic Pharmaceutical Codex Vol I
A:-180
B:-100
C:-101
D:-105
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question67:-The first potency of ____________ need double time for trituration.
A:-Mercury
B:-Sulphur
C:-Ferrum met
D:-Calcarea carb
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question68:-Karl Fischer reagent is used in
A:-Gravimetric method
B:-Volemetric method
C:-Titrimetric method
D:-Distillation method
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question69:-The analytical method used to separate the various components of a mixture
A:-Crystallography
B:-Micro-chemistry
C:-Fluorescence analysis
D:-Chromatography
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question70:-Tablets are commonly prepared from
A:-Sugar of milk
B:-Cane sugar
C:-Grape sugar
D:-Sugar beet
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question71:-Simple syrup is prepared from
A:-Lactose and Grape sugar
B:-Lactose and Egg albumin
C:-Cane sugar and Egg albumin
D:-Cane sugar and Water
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question72:-Molecular weight of Sugar of Milk
A:-46.07
B:-360.3
C:-47.06
D:-303.6
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question73:-Pulsatilla belongs to
A:-Ranunculacea
B:-Solanaceae
C:-Apocyanaceae
D:-Fabiaceae
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question74:-Boiling point of glycerine
A:-60°C
B:-290°C
C:-120°C
D:-180°C
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question75:-The test which indicates the presence of Alkaloids
A:-Acrolein test
B:-Gelatin test
C:-Mayers test
D:-Molisch’s test
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question76:-Vehicles used in the preparation of plasters
A:-Spermaceti
B:-Lanolin
C:-Prepared lard
D:-Isinglass
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question77:-Animal soap is
A:-Curd soap
B:-Hard soap
C:-Soft soap
D:-Green soap
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question78:-The name of Fifty millisimal was given by
A:-Hahnemann
B:-Vehsemeyer
C:-Hering
D:-Pierre Schmidt
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question79:-The numerator “0” in the designation of 50 millisimal potency represents
A:-No. 40 globules
B:-No. 30 globules
C:-Poppy sized globules
D:-No. 20 globules
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question80:-Pharmaconomy deals with
A:-Routes of administration
B:-History and source of drugs
C:-Relation between drug source and drug
D:-Conversion of crude drug into real medicine
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question81:-The drug strength of Sulphur Q according to modern method
A:-1/20
B:-1/667
C:-1/5000
D:-1/10
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question82:-Class IV deals with the method of preparation of Q from
A:-Dried vegetable drugs
B:-Less juicy drugs
C:-Fresh vegetable drugs
D:-Insoluble drugs
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question83:-The external application used for maturation of boils and abscesses
A:-Poultices
B:-Cerates
C:-Fomentations
D:-Plasters
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question84:-Ratio for sulphur ointment
A:-1 in 40
B:-1 in 20
C:-1 in 10
D:-1 in 5
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question85:-The porous obstruction placed in the neck of the percolator
A:-Magma
B:-Tow
C:-Merc
D:-Mentrum
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question86:-“Helmet flower” is the common name of
A:-Arnica montana
B:-Calendula officinalis
C:-Baptisia tinctoria
D:-Aconitum napellus
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question87:-___________ is the alkaloid of Ipecac.
A:-Brucine
B:-Emetine
C:-Eserine
D:-Ergotine
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question88:-Drug which increases the secretion of bile is known as
A:-Cholagogue
B:-Emmenagogue
C:-Diaphorectic
D:-Sialogogue
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question89:-_____________ is a well-known aphrodisiac.
A:-Sanguinaria canadensis
B:-Rhus toxicodendron
C:-Cina maritima
D:-Yohibinum
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question90:-Drug prepared from gum resins
A:-Guaicum
B:-Opium
C:-Abies nigra
D:-Asafoetida
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question91:-The branch of pharmacy which deals with repetition of doses
A:-Pharmaconomy
B:-Pharmacology
C:-Pharmacopollaxy
D:-Pharmacopaxy
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question92:-One gram is __________ grains.
A:-15.432
B:-28.350
C:-3.551
D:-35.196
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question93:-Latin abbreviation for “After Food” in prescription
A:-A.C
B:-P.C
C:-Q.S
D:-SOS
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question94:-English meaning of “H.S” in Prescription
A:-At bed time
B:-An hour
C:-Empty stomach
D:-Every morning
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question95:-One fluid drachm is approximately ____________ milliliters.
A:-30.5
B:-15.5
C:-2.5
D:-3.5
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question96:-Pharmacy deals with extraction crude drugs are called
A:-Pharmaconomy
B:-Galenical pharmacy
C:-Extemporaneous pharmacy
D:-Pharmacopraxy
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question97:-Lachesis trigonocephalus is
A:-Surukukku snake
B:-Common viper
C:-Yellow viper
D:-Rattle snake
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question98:-Instrument used to measure specific gravity
A:-Lactometer
B:-Alcoholometer
C:-Pycnometer
D:-Refractometer
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question99:-Drugs which prevent perspiration is called
A:-Anesthetics
B:-Deodorants
C:-Diaphoretics
D:-Anhydrotic
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question100:-Last volume of HPI was published in
A:-1990
B:-1971
C:-2007
D:-2000
Correct Answer:- Option-C