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  1. 1.
    First Homoeopathic dispensary with a manual was established by
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    Dr. Carl W. Caspari
    The first Homoeopathic dispensary with a manual was established by Dr. Carl W. Caspari.
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  2. 2.
    "Preparation and dispensing of Medicines of Homoeopathic Physicians" by Dr. Hahnemann was published in
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    1820
    Dr. Hahnemann's work on the preparation and dispensing of medicines was published in 1820.
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  3. 3.
    The book 'A Compend of the Principles of Homoeopathy' was written by
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    Dr. W. M. Boericke
    The book 'A Compend of the Principles of Homoeopathy' was authored by Dr. W. M. Boericke.
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  4. 4.
    The 1st and 2nd edition of BHP was published in
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    1876 and 1882 respectively
    The British Homoeopathic Pharmacopoeia (BHP) editions were published in 1876 and 1882.
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  5. 5.
    The proposal to set up a Homoeopathic Pharmacopoeia Committee was initiated by the Homoeopathic Advisory Committee in the year of
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    1956
    The Homoeopathic Pharmacopoeia Committee was initiated in 1956.
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  6. 6.
    The Synonyms of Gelsemium sempervirens is
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    All of the above
    All listed names are recognized synonyms for Gelsemium sempervirens.
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  7. 7.
    The common name (in English) of Caulophyllum thalictroides is
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    Both (1) and (2)
    Caulophyllum thalictroides is commonly known as both Blue cohosh and Pappoose root.
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  8. 8.
    A Homonym is
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    Identical name of two different taxa
    A homonym in biological nomenclature refers to identical names applied to two different taxa.
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  9. 9.
    Nomenclature is governed by certain universal rules. Which one of the following is contrary to the rules of nomenclature ?
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    Biological names can be written in any language.
    Biological names are derived from Latin or Greek, not any language.
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  10. 10.
    Anomalies in Nomenclature arises due to a. Medicine described under incomplete name. b. Same medicine described under different names by different authors. c. Same medicine written with different spelling. d. Nomenclature of medicine neither current nor updated. Which statement is correct ?
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    All of the above
    All listed factors contribute to anomalies in nomenclature.
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  11. 11.
    Mezerein is
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    Resin
    Mezerein is classified chemically as a resin.
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  12. 12.
    Major Alkaloids of LOBELIA INFLATA is
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    Lobeline
    Lobeline is the major active alkaloid found in Lobelia inflata.
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  13. 13.
    "Sta-Otto Method" is used for extraction of
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    Glycosides
    The Stas-Otto method is traditionally used for the extraction of glycosides and alkaloids (specifically designed for poisons/alkaloids, but listed here as Glycosides based on official key).
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  14. 14.
    Anthraquinone derivatives are usually soluble in
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    Both (1) and (2)
    Anthraquinone derivatives dissolve in both hot water and dilute alcohol.
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  15. 15.
    Plant materials containing saponins are characterized by a. Producing a frothing aqueous solution. b. Haemolytic properties, when injected into blood stream. c. When taken by mouth - Comparatively harmless. d. Detergent properties. Which statement is correct ?
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    All of the above
    All listed characteristics are true for saponin-containing plant materials.
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  16. 16.
    Parts used for preparation of Cholesterinum
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    Spinal cord of cattle
    Cholesterinum is prepared from the spinal cord of cattle / animal sources as per standard guidelines.
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  17. 17.
    N III group of Nosodes are made from
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    None
    Nosode classifications follow specific biological criteria not covered by simple exo/endo toxin categories alone in this context.
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  18. 18.
    Murex purpurea is prepared from
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    Dessicated juice
    Murex purpurea is prepared from the desiccated juice of the purple fish.
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  19. 19.
    Ustilago maydis was proved and introduced by
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    Burt
    Ustilago maydis was introduced by Dr. Burt.
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  20. 20.
    Medicine Condurango is prepared from
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    Bark
    Condurango is prepared from the bark of Marsdenia cundurango.
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  21. 21.
    Stramonium is prepared from
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    None
    Stramonium is prepared from the fresh flowering plant (whole fresh herb or leaves/flowering tops), making 'None' of the isolated single parts the strict standalone answer.
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  22. 22.
    Theridion is prepared from
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    Entire Spider
    Theridion is prepared from the entire spider.
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  23. 23.
    Scrofularia nodosa belongs to
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    Vegetable kingdom
    Scrofularia nodosa belongs to the vegetable kingdom.
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  24. 24.
    Bark of the resinous trees should be collected
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    In the early spring, at about the time of development of leaves and blossoms
    Bark of resinous trees is collected in early spring around the time leaves and blossoms develop.
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  25. 25.
    Regarding storage of Tuberculinum
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    Preparation below 6x to be stored at a temperature about 5° and allowed not to freeze
    Nosodes like Tuberculinum below 6x are stored at about 5°C and not allowed to freeze.
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  26. 26.
    Roots of the perennials should be collected
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    In the and year before they develop woody fibre
    Perennial roots are collected according to specific years before woody fibers develop.
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  27. 27.
    Parts used for preparation of Digitalis purpurea is
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    Leaves of the second year's growth
    Digitalis purpurea is prepared from the leaves of the second year's growth.
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  28. 28.
    Inky juice of Sepia is collected from
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    Bag like structure found in abdomen
    The inky juice of Sepia is collected from the ink sac located in the abdomen.
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  29. 29.
    The whey obtained in the process of preparation of sugar of milk is to be adjusted by addition of lime to a pH of
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    6.2
    The pH is adjusted to 6.2.
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  30. 30.
    Composition of prepared lard
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    Olein, stearin, palmitin
    Prepared lard consists mainly of olein, stearin, and palmitin.
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  31. 31.
    Cetaceum obtained from
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    Head of the sperm whale
    Cetaceum (Spermaceti) is obtained from the head of the sperm whale.
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  32. 32.
    Acrolein test is a purity test for
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    Glycerine
    Acrolein test is a characteristic test for glycerine/glycerol.
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  33. 33.
    Olive oil is obtained from
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    Ripe fruits of Olea Europea
    Olive oil is expressed from the ripe fruits of Olea europaea.
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  34. 34.
    Who coined the new term for Drug proving as "Homoeopathic Pathogenetic Trial" (HPT) ?
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    Flavio Dantas
    The term HPT was coined by Flavio Dantas.
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  35. 35.
    Which of the following is not a methodological flaw in Hahnemannian Drug proving ?
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    Not inclusion of trivial pre-existing symptoms
    Excluding trivial pre-existing symptoms is a correct practice to avoid confounding, hence not a flaw.
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  36. 36.
    Which of the following statement is true regarding proving on sick people ?
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    Sick persons may be hyper/hypo sensitive and so intensity of symptoms may vary
    Proving on sick individuals is unreliable because their sensitivity levels vary due to their existing illness.
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  37. 37.
    Which of the following is not a similarity of HPT and Phase I clinical trial ?
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    Raw symptoms are taken into consideration in both trials
    Phase I clinical trials focus on safety and pharmacokinetics, whereas HPT focuses on symptom production.
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  38. 38.
    Assertion (A) : The symptoms collected from the case of poisoning has been of immense value. Reason (R) : Those are occupied in Materia Medica as clinical symptom.
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    Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
    Poisoning symptoms are valuable, but they are generally classified as toxicological symptoms, not clinical symptoms.
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  39. 39.
    Which of the following foods are to be avoided during drug proving ?
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    a, b, c
    Green vegetables, salads, and herb soups are typically restricted during drug proving to avoid interference.
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  40. 40.
    Which of the following statements are true regarding symptoms to be recorded during Hahnemannian drug proving ? i. Symptoms produced by secondary action of all medicines are recorded, except narcotics ii. In case of narcotic substances, symptoms of secondary action are to be recorded. iii. Alternating actions : Which are produced by some medicines are also to be noted. iv. Any alternations from normal health should be recorded.
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    i, ii, iii
    Hahnemannian guidelines emphasize recording primary and secondary actions, including alternating actions.
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  41. 41.
    Selection of animals for proving is based on the following criteria : a. Size b. Availability c. Sensitivity d. Weight
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    All the above
    All these factors are considered when selecting animals for experimental drug studies.
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  42. 42.
    Who invented Decimal Scale ?
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    Dr. Constantine Hering
    Dr. Constantine Hering introduced the Decimal scale (X scale) in homoeopathy.
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  43. 43.
    During trituration (as per H.P .I.) the sugar of milk divided in the ratio (in centesimal scale)
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    11:33:55
    According to HPI, the sugar of milk is divided into three parts in the ratio 11:33:55 for trituration.
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  44. 44.
    The globules used for fifty millesimal scale potencies are such that
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    100 globules weigh 65 mg
    For 50 millesimal potencies, the standard size is such that 100 globules weigh approximately 65 mg.
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  45. 45.
    Conversion in Decimal scale from 6X to 8X is called as
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    Jumping Potency
    Skipping a potency level (e.g., 6X to 8X) is referred to as a jumping potency.
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  46. 46.
    Which of the following are modified potentisation techniques ? a. Single Vial method b. Thomas Skinner method c. Fincke's method d. Lehrman's method
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    All the above
    These are all recognized modified methods of potentization.
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  47. 47.
    Which of the following statement is not true ?
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    By increase of the surface area and finer division, the absorptive qualities colloidal properties and catalytic effect will decreased
    Increasing surface area actually enhances absorptive qualities and catalytic effects, it does not decrease them.
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  48. 48.
    3C = ?X
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    6
    The conversion formula is 1C=2X1C = 2X, therefore 3C=6X3C = 6X.
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  49. 49.
    Medicaments au globules is term for
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    Fifty Millesimal scale
    Medicaments au globules is the term used by Hahnemann for the 50 millesimal scale.
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  50. 50.
    A Homoeopathic dose means a. Particular preparation of medicine used b. Form of preparation c. Number of administration of medicine d. Quantity of medicine
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    All of the above
    A homoeopathic dose encompasses the preparation, form, frequency, and quantity of the medicine.
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  51. 51.
    Higher potencies are best adapted to
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    Sensitive persons of nervous, sanguine or choleric temperament
    Higher potencies are generally recommended for sensitive individuals with nervous or active temperaments.
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  52. 52.
    Lethal dose also known as following except
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    Physiological Dose
    A physiological dose is not synonymous with a lethal or toxic dose.
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  53. 53.
    Physiological dose bears character a. Injurious to patient b. Toxic in nature c. Its action is same of curative action d. Never employed in Homoeopathy
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    a, b, d
    Physiological doses are toxic, injurious, and are not used in homoeopathic practice.
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  54. 54.
    Minimum dose should not bear following characteristics a. Beneficial to patient b. Curative in action c. Toxic in nature d. Action has not been proved
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    c, d
    A minimum dose should be beneficial and curative, not toxic, and its action should be known/proved.
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  55. 55.
    Match the following : Oils Saponification value a. Almond oil I. 200 b. Olive oil II. 188 – 196 c. Coconut oil III. 120 – 136 d. Spermaceti IV. 250
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    a-II, b-I, c-IV, d-III
    Almond oil (188-196), Olive oil (200), Coconut oil (250), Spermaceti (120-136).
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  56. 56.
    The number of milligrams of KOH required to neutralize 1 gram of the fat or oil
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    Acid value
    The acid value is defined as the number of milligrams of KOH required to neutralize the free fatty acids in 1 gram of fat or oil.
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  57. 57.
    Chromatography was invented by
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    Mikhail Semyonovich Tsvet
    Mikhail Semyonovich Tsvet is credited with the invention of chromatography.
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  58. 58.
    Retention factors are strongly dependent upon a. Nature of absorbent b. Nature of sovlent c. Percentage of moisture d. Nature of alkaloids
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    a, b
    Retention factors (RfR_f) in chromatography are primarily dependent on the nature of the absorbent and the solvent used.
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  59. 59.
    Optical rotation of sugar of milk at 20°C
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    + 55.3
    The specific optical rotation of lactose (sugar of milk) at 20°C is approximately +55.3°.
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  60. 60.
    Wagner's reagent means
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    Iodine in Potassium Iodide
    Wagner's reagent is a solution of iodine in potassium iodide.
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  61. 61.
    The following are used in physical evaluation a. Solubility b. Refractive index c. Melting point d. Optical rotation
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    All of the above
    All listed parameters (solubility, refractive index, melting point, and optical rotation) are standard methods for the physical evaluation of drugs.
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  62. 62.
    Karl Fischer reagent consists of
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    solution
    Karl Fischer reagent is primarily composed of iodine, sulfur dioxide, a base (like pyridine or imidazole), and an alcohol (like methanol).
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  63. 63.
    Chemical formula of Toluene is
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    C6H5CH3C_6H_5CH_3
    The chemical formula for Toluene is C6H5CH3C_6H_5CH_3.
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  64. 64.
    In which method living organisms are used for standardization of drugs?
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    Biological evaluation
    Biological evaluation (bioassay) involves the use of living organisms to determine the potency or standardization of drugs.
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  65. 65.
    Who gave instructions on Posology in his Pharmacopoeia?
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    Dr. Jahr
    Dr. Jahr provided specific instructions on posology in his pharmacopoeia.
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  66. 66.
    Homoeopathic Pharmacopoeia Committee appointed which Sub-Committee to help in compilation of HPI ?
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    Sub-Committee for drug list
    A Sub-Committee for drug list was appointed to help compile the HPI.
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  67. 67.
    The chemical formulae and molecular weights given at the beginning of Monographs in HPI indicate
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    Chemically pure substance
    They represent the chemically pure substance described in the monograph.
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  68. 68.
    Which unofficial pharmacopoeia is accepted world wide because of its "intrinsic merit and worth" ?
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    BHP
    The British Homoeopathic Pharmacopoeia (BHP) is widely accepted due to its high intrinsic merit.
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  69. 69.
    In which volume of HPI New Method for preparation of mother tinctures was adopted ?
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    HPI published in 1984
    The new method for the preparation of mother tinctures was adopted in the volume of HPI published in 1984.
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  70. 70.
    A drug is 'Exhausted'
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    At the end of percolation
    A drug is considered exhausted when all soluble active constituents have been extracted at the end of percolation.
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  71. 71.
    Which method is used for estimation of moisture content of chemicals ?
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    Gravimetric method
    Gravimetric method is commonly used for estimating moisture content by loss on drying.
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  72. 72.
    Asterias rubens 1C Potency prepared as per old method shall contain
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    10 minims of M.T. and 90 minims of alcohols
    Under the old centesimal scale method, certain lower potencies like 1C required specific proportions.
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  73. 73.
    Bryonia alba 1X potency prepared as per old method shall contain
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    2 minims of M.T. and 8 minims of alcohol
    Decimal scale 1X requires 2 parts of mother tincture and 8 parts of vehicle (e.g., 2 minims of M.T. and 8 minims of alcohol).
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  74. 74.
    Use of which type of drugs can prevent extraction of its active principles ?
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    Unpulverized drugs
    Unpulverized drugs fail to expose sufficient surface area, preventing proper extraction.
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  75. 75.
    All particles of which type of powder pass through No. 44 sieve and not more than 40% through No. 85 sieve ?
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    Moderately fine powder
    Moderately fine powder has all particles passing through sieve No. 44 and not more than 40% through No. 85.
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  76. 76.
    Which physical phenomenon of drugs can spoil the process of percolation ?
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    Swelling of drugs within percolator
    Swelling of drugs within the percolator can block the flow and ruin the percolation process.
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  77. 77.
    Which method is used for preparation of Calendula Officinalis mother tincture ?
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    Maceration
    Maceration is standard for juicy and certain herbal plants like Calendula.
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  78. 78.
    Preparation of which drug by Dr. Hahnemann is referred to as, "Most peculiar to Homoeopathy" ?
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    Causticum
    Causticum preparation via potassium bisulfate and lime is historically termed most peculiar to homoeopathy.
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  79. 79.
    Which drug prepared by Dr. Hahnemann was insoluble in water and in dilute acids excepting hydrofluoric acid ?
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    Silicea
    Silicea is insoluble in water and dilute acids, dissolving only in hydrofluoric acid.
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  80. 80.
    Which chemical was used by Dr. Hahnemann to prepare Mercurius solubilis ?
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    Nitric acid
    Mercurius solubilis was prepared using nitric acid and mercury-ammonia compounds.
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  81. 81.
    Drug strength of which Hahnemannian drug is an exception to drug strengths of old as well as new method of preparaton of drugs?
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    Causticum
    Causticum is prepared uniquely, making its strength an exception.
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  82. 82.
    Which drug prepared by Dr. Hahnemann was originally prepared from ashes of plants?
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    Kali carbonicum
    Kali carbonicum was originally prepared from the ashes of vegetable matter (kali).
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  83. 83.
    In which form Inspection Book is maintained?
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    Answer: D —
    Form No – 35
    Under Drug and Cosmetics Rules, the inspection book is maintained in Form 35.
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  84. 84.
    Label of Homoeopathic medicine may not display
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    Answer: C —
    Batch No.
    The question was cancelled or has specific rules under D&C rules; key indicates Option-C.
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  85. 85.
    Drugs and Cosmetic Rules, 1945 while defining 'Homoeopathic Medicine' does not include those drugs
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    Which are given by parenteral route
    Parenteral homoeopathic preparations are generally excluded from standard definition/schedule under traditional rules.
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  86. 86.
    Which regulation or legislation regulates preparation of "Addiction forming drugs"?
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    Answer: D —
    Dangerous Drugs Act
    Dangerous Drugs Act regulates narcotic and addiction-forming substances.
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  87. 87.
    'Self Medication and Treatment of Homoeopathy' is prohibited under which Act?
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    Answer: D —
    Drug and Magic Remedies Act
    The Drugs and Magic Remedies (Objectionable Advertisements) Act prohibits self-medication promotion and false claims.
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  88. 88.
    Possession of which Homoeopathic drug is regulated under Poison Act?
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    Answer: A —
    Rhus-toxicodendron
    Rhus toxicodendron / specific potent and toxic plant substances fall under poison regulations.
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  89. 89.
    Manufacture of "New Homoeopathic Medicine" shall be approved by
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    Answer: D —
    Licensing Authority
    Manufacturing licenses and new medicine approvals are granted by the Licensing Authority.
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  90. 90.
    Which rule allows the Licensing Authority to delegate power of signing licenses to some other person?
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    Answer: B —
    67 B
    Rule 67B of Drugs and Cosmetics Rules empowers delegation of signing licenses.
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  91. 91.
    500 gm shall constitute an official sample
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    Answer: C —
    When total wt. of sample is less than 100 kg and more than 1 cm
    Sampling guidelines specify sample size based on total weight and dimensions.
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  92. 92.
    Sampler is used to take several samples when
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    Total wt. of drug is in excess of 100 kg and more than 1 cm
    Mechanical samplers are required for bulk drug quantities exceeding 100 kg.
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  93. 93.
    For wt. of drug less than 100 kg, official sample shall be
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    500 g
    Official drug sampling quantity rules state 500 g for batches under 100 kg in certain categories.
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  94. 94.
    Official sample shall not weigh less than
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    Answer: C —
    125 gm
    The minimum weight limit for an official drug sample is 125 gm.
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  95. 95.
    How many cores of official sample are sufficient to be taken in opposite direction when dimension of gross sample is less than 1 cm?
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    Two cores
    Two cores taken in opposite directions are sufficient for small dimensions.
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  96. 96.
    Pharmacovigilance Centres are working in India for
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    Answer: B —
    Collecting, communicating and disseminating ADR data
    Pharmacovigilance centers collect, communicate, and disseminate adverse drug reaction (ADR) data.
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  97. 97.
    'Naranjo Algorithm' means
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    Answer: D —
    Casuality assessment
    The Naranjo algorithm is a questionnaire designed to assess the causality of adverse drug reactions.
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  98. 98.
    Adverse Drug Reaction occurs when medicine is given in
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    Answer: C —
    Normal dose
    An ADR by definition occurs at doses normally used in man for prophylaxis, diagnosis, or therapy.
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  99. 99.
    Absorption of ingested poisons can be prevented by giving
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    Answer: D —
    Activated charcoal
    Activated charcoal adsorbs toxins in the GI tract, preventing their systemic absorption.
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  100. 100.
    Which drugs frequently cause allergic reaction?
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    Answer: B —
    Local anaesthetics
    Local anesthetics (especially ester types) frequently cause allergic hypersensitivity reactions.
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