Drugs Inspector (Ayurveda) Question Paper and Answer Key

 PROVISIONAL ANSWER KEY
Question Paper Code: 7/2023/OL
Category Code: 290/2021
Exam: Drugs Inspector (Ayurveda)
Date of Test 11-01-2023
Department Kerala Drugs Control
Alphacode A

Question1:-'Taile anukte' which Taila is indicated?
A:-Sarshapa Taila
B:-Tila Taila
C:-Eranda Taila
D:-Nariyala Taila
Answer:- Option-B

Question2:-Shelf life of Avaleha Kalpana as per Drugs and Cosmetics Act gazette notification 2016 is
A:-One year
B:-Two year
C:-Three year
D:-Five year
Answer:- Option-C

Question3:-Dose of Aushadhi prescribed for one month child?
A:-1 Ratti
B:-2 Ratti
C:-1/2 Ratti
D:-3 Ratti
Answer:- Option-A

Question4:-According to Acharya Charaka at which time Aushadha is to be taken inUdanavayu Vikara
A:-Before food
B:-After food
C:-Morning food
D:-Evening after food
Answer:- Option-D

Question5:-According to Acharya, Sharangadhara which season is mentioned for collection for all purpose
A:-Summer
B:-Winter
C:-Sharad
D:-Rainy
Answer:- Option-C

Question6:-According to Siddhabheshaja Manimala Quantity of Sharkara in Vanapsa Sharkara is
A:-Equal
B:-Two times
C:-Three times
D:-Four times
Answer:- Option-D

Question7:-Which among the following is Smallest size of Capsule?
A:-5
B:-1
C:-00
D:-000
Answer:- Option-A

Question8:-In which Samhita the word "Vishoshi Paka: is  mentioned?
A:-Sushrutha Samhita
B:-Charakara Samhita
C:-Bhela samhita
D:-Harita samhita
Answer:- Option-D

Question9:-According to Rasatarangini proportion of Saindhava Lavana in comparision to Arkapatra in the preparation of Arka Lavana is
A:-Equal
B:-Half
C:-Double
D:-Four
Answer:- Option-A

Question10:-According to Yoga Ratnakar, proportion of water to be added in the preparation of Laksha Rasa
A:-6
B:-8
C:-16
D:-32
Answer:- Option-C

Question11:-In which Kalpa "Mridukaroti Srotansi" described?
A:-Manda
B:-Peya
C:-Vilepi
D:-Yavagu
Answer:- Option-A

Question12:-According to Acharya Charaka types of Takra is
A:-3
B:-4
C:-5
D:-2
Answer:- Option-A

Question13:-Which instrument is used for preparation of Kwatha churna?
A:-Pulverizer
B:-Disintegrator
C:-Granulator
D:-End Runner
Answer:- Option-B

Question14:-Granulator machine is required for ____________ Kalpana
A:-Churna
B:-Kwath Chruna
C:-Vati
D:-Guggulu
Answer:- Option-C

Question15:-According to Sharangadhara Samhita proportion of water used for Bhakta Kalpana
A:-4 times
B:-8 times
C:-14 times
D:-16 times
Answer:- Option-C

Question16:-According to Acharya Sushruta how many types of Netra Kalpana are there?
A:-3
B:-5
C:-7
D:-4
Answer:- Option-B

Question17:-Which Kalpana is useful for Shiroroga?
A:-Tarpana
B:-Anjana
C:-Nasya
D:-Kavala
Answer:- Option-C

Question18:-Length of Varnadhupanartha Varna netra?
A:-6 Angula
B:-8 Angula
C:-10 Angula
D:-12 Angula
Answer:- Option-B

Question19:-For which part of body Pratisarana is used?
A:-Eye
B:-Ear
C:-Nose
D:-Mouth
Answer:- Option-D

Question20:-Ratio : of Madhu and Taila in Madhutailika Basti?
A:-Equal
B:-Two times
C:-Three times
D:-Four times
Answer:- Option-A

Question21:-What is Maximum packing size of Mritasanjeevani Sura under rule 161 of drugs cosmetic rules 1945?
A:-15 ml
B:-30 ml
C:-60 ml
D:-100 ml
Answer:- Option-B

Question22:-Minimum area requirement for an applicant companies only to have GMP of Rasaushadhies of ASU medicines as per D & C Act 1940 is
A:-1000 sq ft.
B:-1200 sq ft.
C:-1500 sq ft.
D:-2000 sq ft.
Answer:- Option-C

Question23:-In which Kalpana 'Spreadabilty test' is indicated?
A:-Avaleha
B:-Sneha
C:-Lepa
D:-Sharkara
Answer:- Option-C

Question24:-Level of Heavy metal Arsenic which is harmful for use?
A:-1 ppm
B:-2 ppm
C:-3 ppm
D:-10 ppm
Answer:- Option-C

Question25:-GMP certificate is issued in which form?
A:-24 E
B:-26 D
C:-25 D
D:-26 E1
Answer:- Option-D

Question26:-Which of the following statements is true about the liniments?
A:-Liniments are solid preparations
B:-Liniments can be applied on broken skin
C:-Liniments cannot be applied on broken skin
D:-Liniments should be applied without friction
Answer:- Option-C

Question27:-In which type of suspensions the individual particles form network like structure?
A:-Opthalmic suspensions
B:-Parenteral suspensions
C:-Flocculated suspensions
D:-Non-Flocculated suspensions
Answer:- Option-C

Question28:-Conductivity test, Dilution test, Dye test and fluorescence test are the test for
A:-Stability of emulsion
B:-Authentication of emulsion
C:-Checking globule size of emulsion
D:-Identification of types of emulsion
Answer:- Option-D

Question29:-Which of the followings are inhaled into nostrils for its antiseptic, bronchodilator and decongestion action?
A:-Snuffs
B:-Dentifrices
C:-Dusting powders
D:-Insufflations
Answer:- Option-A

Question30:-What is the percentage of Ethyl Alcohol in Elixir?
A:-2-4%
B:-5-40%
C:-50-60%
D:-65-80%
Answer:- Option-B

Question31:-Which volume of Ayurvedic pharmacopoeia of India deals with metals and minerals and how many monographs are there?
A:-API, Part I, Vol.4-13 monographs
B:-API, Part I, Vol.5-13 monographs
C:-API, Part I, Vol.6-21 monographs
D:-API, Part I, Vol.7-21 monographs
Answer:- Option-D

Question32:-TLC method is used for which of the following purposes?
A:-To detect the possible presence of aflatoxins B1, B2, G1 and G2 in any plant origin material
B:-To detect the possible presence of microbial species
C:-To detect the presence of heavy metals
D:-None of the above
Answer:- Option-A

Question33:-Closures of containers for storage of pharmaceutical products are generally made from which of the following basic materials?
A:-Cork
B:-Glass
C:-Plastic
D:-All of the above
Answer:- Option-D

Question34:-Which of the following statement is true regarding Gas chromatography?
A:-Mobile phase is pumped into column containing stationary phase by a high pressure pump system
B:-Based on mechanisms of adsorption, mass distribution or size reduction
C:-Both of the above statements are correct
D:-None of the above statements are correct
Answer:- Option-B

Question35:-What are the qualities of good packaging materials?
A:-Container must be neutral towards the packed materials
B:-Container must not interact physically or chemically with the packed substances
C:-Materials used for making the container must be non-toxic
D:-All of the above
Answer:- Option-D

Question36:-To prohibit the advertisement for certain purpose of remedies alleged to possess magic qualities, which of the following acts is implemented?
A:-Drugs and Magic Remedies Act, 1950
B:-Objectionable Advertisements Act, 1950
C:-Drugs and Magic Remedies Act, 1954
D:-Both (1) and (2)
Answer:- Option-C

Question37:-Which of the following terms refers to the unequal distribution of color on a tablet?
A:-Capping
B:-Lamination
C:-Mottling
D:-Double impression
Answer:- Option-C

Question38:-Which one of the following distillation method is used for the separation of two miscible liquids?
A:-Simple distillation
B:-Steam distillation
C:-Fractional distillation
D:-Distillation under reduced pressure
Answer:- Option-C

Question39:-What is the principle of Roller Mill for the size reduction of solids
A:-Compression
B:-Compact
C:-Impact
D:-Attrition
Answer:- Option-D

Question40:-In which of the followings, the powdered drug is separated depending on its particle size and density of particles?
A:-Cyclone separator
B:-Air Separator
C:-Elutriation method
D:-Sieving
Answer:- Option-A

Question41:-Super Critical Fluid Chromatography comes under which of the following types of Chromatographic methods?
A:-Adsorption Chromatography
B:-Ion exchange chromatography
C:-Partition chromatography
D:-Permeation chromatography
Answer:- Option-C

Question42:-In the determination of total ash content the temperature should not exceed above
A:-450ºC
B:-550ºC
C:-600ºC
D:-650ºC
Answer:- Option-A

Question43:-Which of the following mixture is used in the determination of volatile oil in drugs?
A:-Mixture of water and alcohol
B:-Mixture of water and glycerin
C:-Mixture of water and chloroform
D:-Mixture of alcohol and glycerin
Answer:- Option-B

Question44:-In the determination of alcohol content by using Gas Chromatography method, which of the following substances is used as an internal standard?
A:-1-methanol
B:-1-propanol
C:-1-butanol
D:-1-pentanol
Answer:- Option-B

Question45:-Peroxide value is required to estimate in which of the following Ayurvedic formulations?
A:-Asava
B:-Avaleha
C:-Ghrita and Taila
D:-Kwatha
Answer:- Option-C

Question46:-Huge deposits of red haematite are mainly available in which part of India?
A:-Mayurbhanj (Odissa)
B:-Singhbhum (Bihar)
C:-Both (1) and (2) are correct
D:-None of the above
Answer:- Option-C

Question47:-The Malachite, Azurite and Chalcosite are the principal ores of which of the following metal?
A:-Aluminium
B:-Iron
C:-Copper
D:-Sodium
Answer:- Option-C

Question48:-Which of the followings is search Engine?
A:-Google (http://www.google.com)
B:-All the web (htttp:www.alltheweb.com)
C:-MSN Search (http://www.search.msn.com)
D:-All of the above
Answer:- Option-D

Question49:-Which of the following methods is useful for identification and quantitative measurement of heavy metals?
A:-Fluorometer methdo
B:-X-ray diffractometer
C:-Infrared spectrometry technique
D:-Emission spectrograph technique
Answer:- Option-D

Question50:-Which of the following methods is used for weighing a derivative after separation?
A:-Electrochemical method
B:-Gravimetric method
C:-Spectrometric method
D:-Chromatographic method
Answer:- Option-B

Question51:-Synonym of "Araninbam"
A:-Hedyotis coryambose
B:-Achyranthes aspera
C:-Indigofera aspalathoides
D:-Ionidium suffruticosum
Answer:- Option-C

Question52:-Which one of the following has Galactogogue action?
A:-Jasminum grandiflorum and Withania somnifera
B:-Asparagus racemosus and Ficus hispida
C:-Ficus hispida and jasminum grandiflorum
D:-Ionidium suffruticosum and Asparagus racemosus
Answer:- Option-D

Question53:-Juice of piper betel is used for the purification of
A:-Lead
B:-Arsenic
C:-Mercury
D:-Gold
Answer:- Option-C

Question54:-It cures burning micturition
A:-Thalampoo managppagu
B:-Athimadhura Legiyam
C:-Seenthil sarkarai
D:-Santhana manappagu
Answer:- Option-B

Question55:-Dosage of Curcuma aromatica in intermittent fever
A:-325-650 mg
B:-520-650 mg
C:-130-390 mg
D:-130-260 mg
Answer:- Option-B

Question56:-Which one is given with mother's milk to cure Vatha Gunmam
A:-Sembu Parpam
B:-Naga Chenduram
C:-Karuvanga parpam
D:-Iya Parpam
Answer:- Option-B

Question57:-Which one of the following is not the property of "Sukkran"
A:-Stomachic
B:-Emetic
C:-Antispasmodic
D:-Diuretic
Answer:- Option-D

Question58:-To treat Jaundice  "Irasitha Parpam" is given with
A:-Butter
B:-Aswaganthy Chooranam
C:-Butter milk
D:-Warm water
Answer:- Option-B

Question59:-Which type of Mandooram is given with butter milk
A:-Maha Mandooram
B:-Siddha Mandooram
C:-Narayana Mandooram
D:-Thirikadugathi Mandooram
Answer:- Option-B

Question60:-Dosage of Aya Mezhugu
A:-1-2 gram
B:-2-3 gram
C:-2-4 gram
D:-1-3 gram
Answer:- Option-C

Question61:-Amount of Citrullus colocynthis juice used for the preparation of Linga Chenduram
A:-1.2 litres
B:-1.3 litres
C:-2.4 litres
D:-2.6 litres
Answer:- Option-B

Question62:-Amount of Arsenic present in 130 mg of Orpiment
A:-2mg
B:-3mg
C:-6mg
D:-8mg
Answer:- Option-C

Question63:-To cure 8 types of Gunmam Kalluppu Chenduram is given with
A:-Milk
B:-Honey
C:-Butter milk
D:-Ghee
Answer:- Option-B

Question64:-Muthu Parpam given with honey to cure
A:-Diabetes
B:-Measles
C:-Vaginal cancer
D:-Ascites
Answer:- Option-C

Question65:-For how many days Nandukkal parpam is given with lemon juice to cure Psychiatric disorders
A:-10 days
B:-12 days
C:-15 days
D:-20 days
Answer:- Option-B

Question66:-Synonym of "Mathirai Kal"
A:-Mathirai
B:-Kattu
C:-Guru kuligai
D:-Kazhangu
Answer:- Option-B

Question67:-What is the shelf life of "Nasigaparanam"
A:-3 months
B:-6 months
C:-1 year
D:-5 years
Answer:- Option-A

Question68:-1 thola is equivalent to
A:-120 grrains
B:-140 grains
C:-160 grains
D:-180 grains
Answer:- Option-D

Question69:-Which colour mortar is used to cure Delirium
A:-Red
B:-Yellow
C:-Green
D:-White
Answer:- Option-A

Question70:-It is a type of grinder or mill used to grind large sized and hard materials into fine powder
A:-Ball mill
B:-Edge Runner mill
C:-Granulator
D:-Mass mixer
Answer:- Option-A

Question71:-Which one is a Spinal poison?
A:-Semecarpus anacardium
B:-Nerium odorum
C:-Abrus precatorious
D:-Calotropis gigantea
Answer:- Option-A

Question72:-"Phossy jaw" occurs in which poisoning
A:-Mercury
B:-Phosphorus
C:-Lead
D:-Arsenic
Answer:- Option-B

Question73:-Lethal dose of Semecarpus anacardium
A:-90 to 120 mg
B:-5 to 10 gm
C:-50 to 75 gm
D:-15 to 20 mg
Answer:- Option-B

Question74:-"Opisthotonos" condition occurs in which poisoning?
A:-Gloriosa Superba
B:-Strychnos nux vomica
C:-Plumbago zeylanica
D:-Ricinus communis
Answer:- Option-B

Question75:-Amount of alcohol present in Rectified sprit
A:-99.95%
B:-95%
C:-90%
D:-42.86%
Answer:- Option-C

Question76:-The author of the book "Al Saidna" is
A:-Abu Rehan
B:-Zakariya Razi
C:-Ibn Sena
D:-Jalinoos
Answer:- Option-A

Question77:-All the works come under Khas Dawasazi, except
A:-Dispensing drugs according to the prescription
B:-Preparing formulations according to the qarabadeen
C:-Making Sublimate of any drug
D:-Making distillate of any drug
Answer:- Option-A

Question78:-Standards of Unani compound formulations are mentioned in
A:-UPI Part-I
B:-UPI Part-II
C:-NFUM Part-I
D:-NFUM Part-II
Answer:- Option-B

Question79:-Qarabadeen means
A:-Advia Mufrada
B:-Ilmul Advia
C:-Advia Murakkaba
D:-Ilmul Saida
Answer:- Option-C

Question80:-Which drug should never be stored in a metallic container?
A:-Tootiya
B:-Hira kasees
C:-Phitkari
D:-All of the above
Answer:- Option-D

Question81:-Exclusively which type of dosage form should not be stored in the Iron containers
A:-Jawarish
B:-Itrifal
C:-Laooq
D:-Luboob
Answer:- Option-B

Question82:-Which acts as a preservative in a compound formulation?
A:-Sodium Benzoate and Potassium Sorbate
B:-Sodium Benzoate and Potassium carbonate
C:-Potassium Sorbate and Soda Bicarbonate
D:-Potassium Sorbate and Zinc oxide
Answer:- Option-A

Question83:-Gums/Resins should be collected form a plant
A:-at dawn
B:-at noon
C:-at night
D:-just after sun set
Answer:- Option-A

Question84:-Spray dryer is used for drying which type of material?
A:-Powder material
B:-Raw crude drugs of herbal origin
C:-Raw crude drugs of animal origin
D:-Liquid material
Answer:- Option-D

Question85:-Drying can be achieved by which of the following process
A:-Amal Tabkheer
B:-Amal Tasyeed
C:-Amal Taqteef
D:-All of the above
Answer:- Option-D

Question86:-The process in which solid gets converted directly into vapours and on cooling converted back to solid its
A:-Distillation
B:-Sublimation
C:-Condensation
D:-Evaporation
Answer:- Option-B

Question87:-Noshadar can be purified by the process of
A:-Amal Tabkheer
B:-Amal Tasyeed
C:-Amal Taquteer
D:-Amal Tajfeef
Answer:- Option-B

Question88:-The drugs which undergo the process of Ihraq are sufixed with the term
A:-Moharraq
B:-Sokhta
C:-Both (1) and (2)
D:-None of the above
Answer:- Option-C

Question89:-Which one is the correct statement about the process of Ihraq-e-Advia
A:-Ihraq is the process by which drugs are burnt to the charring stage
B:-Ihraq is the process by which drugs are reduced to Ash
C:-Ihraq is the process by which drugs are burnt to the Calcined stage
D:-Ihraq is the process by which drugs are not burnt at all
Answer:- Option-A

Question90:-Cow dung cake prepared manually is termed as
A:-Upla Dashti
B:-Upla Sehrai
C:-Upla Dasti
D:-Upla Kham
Answer:- Option-C

Question91:-The word "Kushta" is derived from
A:-Persian word which means "to kill"
B:-Arabic word which means "to kill"
C:-Arabic word which means "to burn"
D:-Persian word which means "to burn"
Answer:- Option-A

Question92:-Most widely used method of granulation in preparation of tablets is
A:-Dry Granulation
B:-Wet Granulation
C:-Both (1) and (2)
D:-None of these
Answer:- Option-B

Question93:-All  are the granulating agents, except
A:-Water
B:-Starch
C:-Mucilage of tragacanth
D:-Talc
Answer:- Option-D

Question94:-Which one is the correct statement about powdering of Mastagi?
A:-It must be powdered in an Iron mortar by slow and light motion
B:-It must be powdered in an Iron mortar by rapid and heavy motion
C:-It must be powdered in an Iron Porcelain mortar by slow and light motion
D:-It must be powdered in an Iron Porcelain mortar by rapid and heavy motion
Answer:- Option-C

Question95:-Mastagi may also be incorporated in a formulation by dissolving it in
A:-Oil
B:-Water
C:-Alcohol
D:-Arq Gulab
Answer:- Option-A

Question96:-Cut silk cocoon is termed as
A:-Abresham Kham
B:-Abresham Mukarraz
C:-Abresham Muharrak
D:-Abresham Mukallas
Answer:- Option-B

Question97:-Abresham Muhammas is obtained by
A:-Roasting silk cocoon in a pan over low flame
B:-Drying silk cocoon in an Oven
C:-Frying silk cocoon in oil
D:-Burning silk cocoon directly over the flame
Answer:- Option-A

Question98:-The manufacture of Unani drugs shall be carried out in such premises and under such hygiene conditions as are specified in
A:-Schedule A
B:-Schedule H
C:-Schedule T
D:-Schedule Y
Answer:- Option-C

Question99:-As per the GMP norms minimum manufacturing space required for Unani Medicines is
A:-500 square feet
B:-1200 square feet
C:-1900 square feet
D:-2500 square feet
Answer:- Option-B

Question100:-As per The GMP rules which record should be maintained by the licensee
A:-Batch Manufacturing
B:-Distribution Records
C:-Record of Market Complaints
D:-All of the above
Answer:- Option-D