Uttar Pradesh Technical University (UPTU) 2009 B.Pharm Pharmacognosy-I - Question Paper

B. Pharm (UPTU)
Third Semester Examinations, 2009-10
Pharmacognosy-I

Time: three Hours Total Marks: 80

Note: 1) Attempt All ques..
2) All ques. carry equal marks.
3) Draw diagrams and figures wherever necessary.

1) Attempt any Two: (8×2=16)
a) Discuss history and scope of pharmacognosy. discuss its role in drug development.
b) Discuss morphological and pharmacological classification of crude drugs.
c) Describe mineral and marine crude drugs.

2) Attempt any Two: (8×2=16)
a) What is the significance of studying the plant families? Write the names of any six families that you have learned and provide the biological name of 1 medicinal plant from every family.
b) Discuss the family characteristics and medicinal uses of Papaveraceae.
c) Write the floral characters of Umbelliferae and Acanthaceae family. Name 2 plants every of the 2 above families.

3) Write short notes on any 4 of the following: (4×4=16)
a) Methods of cultivation of medicinal plants.
b) Fungi and viruses as pests.
c) Chemical control of pests.
d) Greenhouse for cultivation.
e) Auxins and their application.

4) Answer any Two: (8×2=16)
a) Detail WHO guidelines for standardization of medicinal plants.
b) How can a crude drug be evaluated chemically and biologically?
c) Define adulteration. Why is drug valuation needed. explain organoleptic drug valuation.

5) Write the official source, chemical constituents and uses of any 4 of the following: (4×4=16)
a) Castor oil
b) Honey
c) Starch
d) Guargum
e) Cocabutter
f) Hydnocarpus oil.

Earning:   Approval pending.