Download RTMNU B.Pharma 1st Semester 2015 Winter Pharmaceutics 1(General and Dispensing) Question Paper

NTK/KW/15-6973

First Semester Examination for the Degree
of Bachelor of Pharmacy

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PHARMACOGNOSY AND PHYTOCHEMISTRY – I
Paper - 1 T 5

Time: Three Hours ] [Max. Marks: 80

N. B. : (1) Question No. 1 is compulsory.
(2) Solve any four questions from the remaining.

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1. Short answer question. (Any Five):—

   1. Define Ayurveda ? Explain in brief Tridosha.
   2. Write about contributions of the Charaka and Galen in the history of pharmacognosy.
   3. Give chemical tests for tannins.

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   4. What are tissue system ?
   5. Define saponins ? What are the basic physical and chemical properties of saponins ?
   6. Explain in brief any two methods for preparation of crude drugs for market.
   7. What are barks ? Give the microscopical characteristics of barks with example.

   4 × 5 = 20

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2. 1. What do you mean by quality and purity of crude drugs ? Add a note on Exogenous factors affecting on the quality of crude drugs. 5
   2. What are organized crude drugs ? Explain characteristics of leaves. 5
   3. Define vascular bundle. Write the nature and functions of xylem and phloem. 5

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3. 1. What are plant metabolites ? Explain in details study of basic metabolic pathways and formation of different primary metabolites with example. 10
   2. What are carbohydrates ? Add a note on types of carbohydrates. 5
4. 1. What are secondary plant metabolites ? Explain shikimic acid pathway for formation of different secondary metabolites. 10
   2. What are Alkaloids ? Explain how alkaloids as secondary metabolites are useful for medicinal purpose. 5

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5. 1. Explain about factors affecting quality and purity of crude drugs. 10
   2. Write the basic Principle, Diagnosis, Symptoms and treatment of Unani System of Medicine. 5

6. Write a short notes on following. (Any Three) :—

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   1. Adulteration
   2. Aromatherapy
   3. Stomata
   4. Glycosides
   5. Roots and Rhizomes

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7. Describe different systems of classification of crude drugs with their advantages and disadvantages. 15

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