Acharya Nagarjuna University (ANU) 2005 B.Pharm PHARMACOGNOSY-I - Question Paper

III/IV B.pharm. DEGREE EXAMINATION,
MARCH/APRIL 2005.

(Examination at the end of 3rd Year of
four Year Course)

(Regular)

PAPER V- PHARMACOGNOSY-I

TIME-3 HOURS MAXIMUM: 80 Marks

ans any 5 ques..


1. a) define the methods of classification of crude drugs with
examples. [10]

b) provide the sources of natural drugs. [6]

2. a) explain on the factors that influence cultivation of medicinal
plants. [8]

b) Write on the kinds of soils and commonly used fertilizers in the
cultivation of medicinal plants. [8]

3. Write the Pharmacognosy of Agar and Honey. [8+8]

4. What is adulteration? define different kinds of detection of
adulteration of crude drug ofexamples. [16]

5. Mention the fibres used in pharmacy .Write the Pharmacognosy of any
1 them. [16]

6. Write on the biogenetic pathways of primary and secondary plant
metabolites. [16]

7. elaborate resins? provide the properties of resins. Write the source,
cultivation,collection,and uses of Asafoetida. [16]

8. Write short notes on:

a) Polyphyllum

b) Turmeric

c) Castor oil

d) Isabgol

Earning:   Approval pending.