Pharmacist Grade II (Sidha), Category Code: 719/2022, Questions and Answers

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Question Paper Code: 168/2023/OL
Category Code: 719/2022
Exam: Pharmacist Grade II (Sidha)
Date of Test 14-12-2023
Department Indian Systems of Medicine

Question1:-Which Vayu is response for the movement of Joints?
        A:-Piranan
        B:-Udhanan
        C:-Viyanan
        D:-Abanan
        Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question2:-What is the feature of decreased Kapham?
        A:-Excessive sleep
        B:-Vertigo
        C:-Loss of appetite
        D:-Heaviness of the body
        Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question3:-Which of the following forms Vignanamaya kosam?
        A:-Puththi + Kanmenthrium
        B:-Puththi+Gnanenthrium
        C:-Manam+Kanmenthrium
        D:-Manam+Gnanenthrium
        Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question4:-Where the Jeevathma settles in Thuriya theetham?
        A:-Moolatharam
        B:-Swadhittanam
        C:-Manipoorakam
        D:-Anagatham
        Correct Answer:- Option-A

Question5:-Which of the following symptom present in decreased Enbu?
        A:-Blackout of eyes
        B:-Splitting of nails and hairs
        C:-Osteoporosis
        D:-Incurable ulcer
        Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question6:-Which of the following is responsible for Higher Intellectual function?
        A:-Koorman
        B:-Tharpagam
        C:-Nagan
        D:-Alosagam
        Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question7:-Which of the following feature is present in Pitha Thegi?
        A:-Shrunken skin
        B:-Thin eyelids
        C:-Foul smell perspiration
        D:-All of the above
        Correct Answer:- Option-D

Question8:-Which symptom present in controlling of yawning?
        A:-Leucorrhoea
        B:-Excess tears
        C:-Excessive salivary secretion
        D:-Headache
        Correct Answer:- Option-A

Question9:-In which of the following condition Emetic therapy is not advisable?
        A:-Pregnancy
        B:-Prolapsed rectum
        C:-Hernia
        D:-All of the above
        Correct Answer:- Option-D

Question10:-'Samadhi' place of Agathiyar one of the 18 Siddhars
        A:-Thillai
        B:-Rameswaram
        C:-Ananthasayanam
        D:-Thiruvannamalai
        Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question11:-Which of the following cranial nerves are having only motor function?
(i)   Trigeminal nerve
(ii) Hypoglossal nerve
(iii) Accessory nerve
(iv) Glassopharyngeal nerve
        A:-(i) and (ii)
        B:-(ii) and (iii)
        C:-(iii) and (iv)
        D:-All of the above
        Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question12:-Which of the following nerve is supply to the Brachialis muscle?
(i) Musculo cutaneous nerve
(ii) Radial nerve
(iii) Ulnar nerve
(iv) All of the above
        A:-(i) and (ii)
        B:-(ii) and (iii)
        C:-(iii) and (iv)
        D:-All of the above
        Correct Answer:- Option-A

Question13:-Which of the following muscle is response for laughing?
        A:-Mentalis
        B:-Depressor labii inferioris
        C:-Zygomaticus major
        D:-Zygomaticus minor
        Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question14:-How many lobes are in the right lung?
        A:-2
        B:-3
        C:-4
        D:-5
        Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question15:-The Mitral valve is present between
        A:-Ventricle and Pulmonary artery
        B:-Right atrium and Right ventricle
        C:-Ventricle and Aorta
        D:-Left atrium and Left ventricle
        Correct Answer:- Option-D

Question16:-Which elements are prominent in bitter taste food?
        A:-Air + space
        B:-Fire + Air
        C:-Earth + Air
        D:-Earth + water
        Correct Answer:- Option-A

Question17:-Which of the following food increases the Vayu?
        A:-Sour taste food
        B:-Salt taste food
        C:-Sweet taste food
        D:-Astringent taste food
        Correct Answer:- Option-D

Question18:-Function of the Liver is
        A:-Production of bile
        B:-Metabolism of Carbohydrate, protein and fat
        C:-Synthesis of blood clotting factor
        D:-All of the above
        Correct Answer:- Option-D

Question19:-The hormone secreted by the Posterior Pituitary Lobe is
        A:-Thyroid stimulating Hormone
        B:-Oxytocin
        C:-Growth hormone
        D:-Luteinising Hormone
        Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question20:-Which naadi is related with right eye?
        A:-Edakalai Naadi
        B:-Pinkalai Naadi
        C:-Purudan Naadi
        D:-Kanthari Naadi
        Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question21:-Choose the correct one: The other names for Medicine
(i)   Avizhtham
(ii) Oudatham
(iii) Kaivalyam
(iv) Anathi
        A:-Only (iii)
        B:-Only (iv)
        C:-Only (iii) and (iv)
        D:-Only (i) and (ii)
        Correct Answer:- Option-D

Question22:-Which of the three drugs collectively called as Thri Sugantham...?
        A:-Santhanam, Manjal, Kasthuri Manjal
        B:-Akil, Devadharu, Santhanam
        C:-Sathikai, Sathipathiri, Kirambu
        D:-Devadharu, Santhanam, Manjal
        Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question23:-Which one of the following Drug, not present in Panchamoolam...?
        A:-Sukku
        B:-Perarathai
        C:-Sevviyam
        D:-Manjal
        Correct Answer:- Option-D

Question24:-Which one of the internal medicine, which is not posses the shelf life (Ayul kalam) of six months...?
        A:-Manappagu
        B:-Ennai
        C:-Nei
        D:-Ilagam
        Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question25:-Select the correct answer: Pavana Kadukkai – which type of Internal medicine?
        A:-Mathirai
        B:-Kadugu
        C:-Then ooral
        D:-Pakkuvam
        Correct Answer:- Option-D

Question26:-Select the correct answer: Shelf life (Ayul kalam) of Chendooram
        A:-100 years
        B:-75 years
        C:-120 years
        D:-50 years
        Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question27:-Select the correct answer: Which of the following is not a external medicine?
        A:-Kalimbu
        B:-Kalikkam
        C:-Karkam
        D:-Karam
        Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question28:-Choose the correct answer: Shelf life (Ayul Kalam) of Nasika paranam
        A:-6 months
        B:-1 year
        C:-1 month
        D:-3 months
        Correct Answer:- Option-D

Question29:-Which one of the following Chendooram, that is prepared by Grinding process (Araitthal)...?
        A:-Pancha padana chendooram
        B:-Chanda Marutha chendooram
        C:-Aya kantha chendooram
        D:-Arumuga chendooram
        Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question30:-Choose the correct answer: The three drugs present in Thiri kadugu chooranam
        A:-Sukku, Inji, Milagu
        B:-Kirambu, Sukku, Thippili
        C:-Manjal, Sukku, Milagu
        D:-Sukku, Milagu, Thippili
        Correct Answer:- Option-D

Question31:-Which of the following sections, should present in Pharmacy?
        A:-Pagasalai (Medine preparatory unit)
        B:-Sarakku pandaga salai (Raw Drug Store)
        C:-Marunthu pandaga salai (Prepared Medicine unit)
        D:-All of the above
        Correct Answer:- Option-D

Question32:-How many varatty used in Varaka pudam?
        A:-90
        B:-50
        C:-900
        D:-1000
        Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question33:-Which colour type of kalvam is advised for grinding medicines, which is prescribed for Sanni batha Noigal
        A:-Black
        B:-Green
        C:-Red
        D:-Yellow
        Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question34:-Which one of the following Firewood used for preparing Iron containing preparations?
        A:-Vengai
        B:-Vagai
        C:-Vila
        D:-Vembu
        Correct Answer:- Option-A

Question35:-Which of the following drugs, that contains high quantity of Tannin?
        A:-Gall
        B:-Kadukkai
        C:-Karungali
        D:-All of the above
        Correct Answer:- Option-D

Question36:-Which one of the following vatakam that is prepared by the use of Avi eyanthiram?
        A:-Inji vatakam
        B:-Pirandai vatakam
        C:-Thalisathi vatakam
        D:-Imbooral vatakam
        Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question37:-Select the correct answer: The number of Thuruthi used to prepare Sunnam
        A:-2
        B:-1
        C:-3
        D:-4
        Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question38:-Which one of the following leaves, that is not commonly used for the inner side application of Pathanga Karuvi
        A:-Thumbai
        B:-Oomathai
        C:-Kovai
        D:-Vetrilai
        Correct Answer:- Option-A

Question39:-Select the correct answer: The most preferable surendy for handling medicines
        A:-Iron
        B:-Wood
        C:-Silver
        D:-None of the above
        Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question40:-Which of the following medcines prepared by the use of valuga eanthiran?
        A:-Thanga uram
        B:-Velli uram
        C:-Poorna chandhirothayam
        D:-All of the above
        Correct Answer:- Option-D

Question41:-Which one of the following drug, that is not present in Nilavembu Kudineer...?
        A:-Milagu
        B:-Parpadakam
        C:-Thippili
        D:-Koraikkizhangu
        Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question42:-Select the correct answer: A drug added in Kungiliya Vennai, when given to patients
        A:-Sukku podi
        B:-Ela Arisi podi
        C:-Kadukkai podi
        D:-Arathai podi
        Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question43:-Choose the correct answer: The ratio of Vel Erukkan poo and Milagu in Swasa Kudori pills
        A:-1 : 4
        B:-1 : 2
        C:-1 : 3
        D:-1 : 1
        Correct Answer:- Option-D

Question44:-Which one of the following disease condition, not prescribed in Adathodai Manappagu?
        A:-Neer Surukku
        B:-Suram
        C:-Vatha thodam
        D:-Kapathikkam
        Correct Answer:- Option-A

Question45:-Select one juice, which is used for grinding Inji vadagam
        A:-Lemon juice
        B:-Water
        C:-Curd
        D:-Cow milk
        Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question46:-Choose one herb, which is used for the preparation of Parangipattai chooranam
        A:-Sivanar Vembu
        B:-Karun Thulasi
        C:-Vellai Karisalai
        D:-Avuri
        Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question47:-Select one disease condition, which is the main indication (Theerum noigal) of Neer Mulli Kudineer.
        A:-Sobai
        B:-Eraippu
        C:-Gunmam
        D:-Moolam
        Correct Answer:- Option-A

Question48:-Which one of the following drug, that is used for the preparation of Arugan thylam?
        A:-Santhanam
        B:-Karisalai
        C:-Athi Mathuram
        D:-Parangi pattai
        Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question49:-Select one drug, which is not added in Pancha depakani Ilagam
        A:-Milagu
        B:-Ilavangam
        C:-Elam
        D:-Seerakam
        Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question50:-Which one of the following oil, used for the preparation of Moola Kudori thylam?
        A:-Coconut oil (Thengai Ennai)
        B:-Gingelly oil (Nal ennai)
        C:-Castor oil (Amanakku ennai)
        D:-Grount nut oil (Kadalai ennai)
        Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question51:-Synonym of “Seera”
        A:-Terminalia chebula
        B:-Semecarpus anacardium
        C:-Butea Monosperma
        D:-Sida cordifolia
        Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question52:-What is the amount of Amla juice used for the purification of 35-gram Croton tiglium?
        A:-35 grams
        B:-65 grams
        C:-85 grams
        D:-100 grams
        Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question53:-What is the colour of Masikkai Uppu?
        A:-Yellowish white
        B:-White
        C:-Yellow
        D:-Brownish black
        Correct Answer:- Option-A

Question54:-Which one of the following is given with Garlic and Pepper for Abdominal bloating?
        A:-Carum copticum
        B:-Eclipta prostrata
        C:-Crocus sativus
        D:-Psidium guajava
        Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question55:-Dosage of Neeradimuthu Thailam
        A:-195 – 1170 mg
        B:-120 – 1200 mg
        C:-520 – 650 mg
        D:-16 – 650 mg
        Correct Answer:- Option-A

Question56:-Ettikottai Uppu at a dose of 1 mg has the property of
        A:-Emmenagogue
        B:-Tonic
        C:-Astringent
        D:-Carminative
        Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question57:-Which one of the following is mixed with Costus root and honey and externally applied for Pimples?
        A:-Butter
        B:-Ghee
        C:-Citron Juice
        D:-Lemon Juice
        Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question58:-To treat Bronchial Asthma which one is used along with Perungayam (Ferula asfoetida) for fumigation
        A:-Dried Ginger
        B:-Pepper
        C:-Garlic
        D:-Black gram
        Correct Answer:- Option-D

Question59:-Which one of the following has Rubefacient property?
        A:-Corallocarpus epigaeus
        B:-Cardiospermum halicacabum
        C:-Sansevieria roxburghiana
        D:-Anacardium occidentale
        Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question60:-Which one of the following is indicated for Gunmam (Gastric Ulcer)?
        A:-Seeraga Chooranam
        B:-Avuri Ver Kudineer
        C:-Perungaya Kalavai Mezhugu
        D:-Kovai Ilai Kudineer
        Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question61:-Which one of the following is used along with Lawsonia inermis externally for grey hair?
        A:-Indigofera tinctoria
        B:-Cassia senna
        C:-Hedyotis carymbosa
        D:-Murraya koenigii
        Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question62:-Which one of the following is cooked with Egg, Cocunut milk and ghee to relieve back pain?
        A:-Bacopa monnieri
        B:-Vitex negundo
        C:-Trigonella foenum graecum
        D:-Cucurbita maxima
        Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question63:-Which one of the following statements is false?
        A:-Roots of Seenthil (Tinospora cordifolia) cures Hypertension
        B:-Seenthil Posses Demulcent property
        C:-Seenthil Sarkarai is indicated for Chronic Cystitis
        D:-Por Seenthil is used to treat Anemia
        Correct Answer:- Option-D

Question64:-Match the following medicine with appropriate dosage:
1. Kodiveli Kudineer                    A. 130 ml
2. Athimadhura Paal                    B. 1 – 2 gram
3. Seenthil Sarkarai                     C. 1 – 4 gram
4. Perungaya Kalavai Mezhugu   D. 160 – 325 mg
5. Soothaga Sanni Kudineer        E. 700 ml
        A:-1-E, 2-D, 3-C, 4-B, 5-A
        B:-1-C, 2-E, 3-B, 4-D, 5-A
        C:-1-A, 2-B, 3-C, 4-D, 5-E
        D:-1-A, 2-C, 3-B, 4-D, 5-E
        Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question65:-Which one of the following plant is indicated for Jaundice with Irumbu Chenduram?
        A:-Kairavam
        B:-Sutham
        C:-Nisi
        D:-Sagatham
        Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question66:-Chembu chenduram is given along with jaggery to cure ____
        A:-Hiccup
        B:-Anemia
        C:-Intermittent Fever
        D:-Cough
        Correct Answer:- Option-D

Question67:-Number of Pudam mentioned for the preparation of Aya Parpam using Plumbago zeylanica leaves
        A:-2
        B:-3
        C:-4
        D:-5
        Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question68:-Which one of the following herbs is used in the preparation of Naga Parpam?
        A:-Asparagus racemosus
        B:-Nymphaea nouchali
        C:-Momordica dioica
        D:-Sesbania grandiflora
        Correct Answer:- Option-A

Question69:-It cures 8 types of Gunmam
        A:-Vani
        B:-Thulli
        C:-Aranpathi
        D:-Sathu
        Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question70:-Mention the vehicle of Uloga Mandoora Chenduram indicated for Asites
        A:-Lemon Juice
        B:-Honey
        C:-Alexandrian laurel flower
        D:-Indian Sarsaparilla
        Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question71:-Match the 7 types of Rasa sattai with diseases
1. Vidam     A. Piles
2. Agni        B. Death
3. Vangam   C. Thirst
4. Nagam    D. Leprosy
        A:-1-A, 2-B, 3-C, 4-D
        B:-1-A, 2-D, 3-B, 4-C
        C:-1-D, 2-C, 3-B, 4-A
        D:-1-B, 2-C, 3-D, 4-A
        Correct Answer:- Option-D

Question72:-Dosage of Annabedhi chenduram
        A:-65 – 130 mg
        B:-15 – 30 mg
        C:-65 – 195 mg
        D:-120 – 160 mg
        Correct Answer:- Option-A

Question73:-The verses “Maaran Nerum Kathuri Mathiri” is mentioned in the text
        A:-Theran Tharu
        B:-Theran Maruthuva Bharatham
        C:-Agasthiyar Vaidhiya Kummi
        D:-Theran Yamaha Venpa
        Correct Answer:- Option-D

Question74:-Ox bile has one of the following properties
        A:-Diuretic
        B:-Aphrodisiac
        C:-Antiperiodic
        D:-Expectorant
        Correct Answer:- Option-D

Question75:-To treat Enlarged Tonsils Sangu Parpam is given at a dose of
        A:-120 mg
        B:-260 mg
        C:-130 mg
        D:-390 mg
        Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question76:-Which one of the following statements is false?
        A:-Dosage of Poora Ennai for Mantham is 1 – 1½ Ounce
        B:-The anti-dote for Veeram toxicity is mentioned in the book Karuvoorar Thandaga Seiyul
        C:-Rasa Parpam mentioned in Theran Kappiyam is indicated for Mega Noi
        D:-Rasa chenduram administered with Holy basil juice cures hydrocele
        Correct Answer:- Option-A

Question77:-Herb used for the preparation of Nandukkal Parpam
        A:-Pavattai Juice
        B:-Mullangi Juice
        C:-Nerunjil Juice
        D:-Nermulli Juice
        Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question78:-Gandhaga Rasayanam is indicated for
        A:-Piles
        B:-Jaundice
        C:-Ascites
        D:-Amenorrhea
        Correct Answer:- Option-A

Question79:-Which one of the following is an ingredient of Vanga Virana Kazhimbu?
        A:-Manosilai
        B:-Rasa Parpam
        C:-Mirutharsingi
        D:-Vanga Parpam
        Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question80:-Dosage of Padikalinga Chenduram
        A:-130 – 260 mg
        B:-390 – 650 mg
        C:-260 – 390 mg
        D:-120 – 240 mg
        Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question81:-Nerium odorum (Aarali), Datura (Oomathai) are classified under?
        A:-CNS stimulent, Deliriant
        B:-Cordiac poison, Deliriant
        C:-Irritant poison, Cordiac poison
        D:-House hold poison
        Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question82:-Which is the Antidote for Etti Kottai (Strychnus-Nux-vomica) poisoning?
        A:-Naval Pattai (Eugenia Jambolana)
        B:-Thantrikkai (Strychnus Potatorum)
        C:-Phyllarthus Niruri
        D:-Eclipta alba
        Correct Answer:- Option-A

Question83:-What are the antidotes given for Ganja (Cannabis Sativa) Toxicity?
        A:-Decoction of dried Ginger, Lime juice
        B:-Decoction of Terminalia chebula (Kadukkai)
        C:-Watermelon juice, Lime juice
        D:-Cucumber juice
        Correct Answer:- Option-A

Question84:-The following symtoms are present in which poisoning -
(1) Hyperhydrosis (2) Pallor of the face (3) Constricted pupil
        A:-Datura poisoning
        B:-Naabi poisoning
        C:-Abini poisoning
        D:-Kundrimani poisoning
        Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question85:-“Hippus” is a symptom present in -
        A:-Aconite poisoning
        B:-Alcohol poisoning
        C:-Kundrimani poisoning
        D:-Datura poisoning
        Correct Answer:- Option-A

Question86:-Cowdung is used for the purification process of -
        A:-Etti kottai (Strychnus-nux-vomica), Nervalam (Croton tiglium) purification
        B:-Aconitum ferox (Naabi) purification
        C:-Kodiveli (Plumbago zeylanica) purification
        D:-Nervalam (Croton tiglium), Serankottai (Semecarpus anacardium) purification
        Correct Answer:- Option-D

Question87:-Which is the antidote for Kodiveliver toxic condition?
        A:-Green gram vada prepared from Gingelly oil
        B:-Black gram vada prepared from Groundnut oil
        C:-Black gram vada prepared from Gingelly oil
        D:-Green gram vada with Ghee
        Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question88:-Which drugs are used as Aborti facient?
        A:-Kalappai kizhanku (Cloriosa suberba)
        B:-Kodiveliver (Plumbago zeylannica)
        C:-Arali (Nerium odorum)
        D:-All the above
        Correct Answer:- Option-D

Question89:-Which is used for Kalapai Kilangu purification process?
        A:-Goat urine
        B:-Salted butter milk
        C:-Milk
        D:-Cow urine
        Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question90:-When the Kundrimani seed extract is injected the symptom resemple as?
        A:-Cobra bite
        B:-Scorpion bite
        C:-Viperine bite
        D:-Wasp bite
        Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question91:-Antidote for CopperSulphate (Thurusu) poisoning is?
        A:-Emblica officinalis Juice
        B:-Zingifer officinale Juice, Honey, Sugar
        C:-Buffalo Milk
        D:-Tender Coconut Water
        Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question92:-Karchunna Neer (Limestone Water) mixed with Milk is used as an antidode for -
        A:-Beetle bite
        B:-Scorpion bite
        C:-Wasp bite
        D:-Thiravagam
        Correct Answer:- Option-D

Question93:-Sundari Thylam is indicated for which bite?
        A:-Cobra bite
        B:-Pudayan bite
        C:-Viper bite
        D:-Mandali bite
        Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question94:-Which toxicity cause Dis colouration of the skin similar to the colour of ridged gourd flower?
        A:-Thalagam (Yellow Arsenic)
        B:-Sulphur (Gandagam)
        C:-Vermilion (Lingam)
        D:-Mirthar Singi (Litharge)
        Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question95:-Which is used for purification process of veeram (Mercuric chloride)?
        A:-Goat urine
        B:-Tender coconut water with camphor
        C:-Cow dung
        D:-Piper betal leaf juice
        Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question96:-Surai karuppu is given as an antidote for which of the following poisoning condition?
        A:-Pooram (Calomel)
        B:-Veeram (Mercuric chloride)
        C:-Rasam (Mercury)
        D:-Lead
        Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question97:-Black colour discolouration of gum present in which of the following toxicity?
        A:-Copper
        B:-Lead
        C:-Mercury
        D:-Mirthar Singi (Litharge)
        Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question98:-In which bite Burning sensation, Throbbing pain, twitching pain is present?
        A:-Cobra
        B:-Viper
        C:-Rat
        D:-Scorpion
        Correct Answer:- Option-D

Question99:-In the purification of Mirthar Singi, It is boiled with?
        A:-Buffalo urine
        B:-Donkey urine
        C:-Goat urine
        D:-Buffalo Milk
        Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question100:-Which is used for Thalagam (Yellow Arsenic) purification?
        A:-Karchunnam, Palmtoddy
        B:-Karchunnam,Water
        C:-Karchunnam, Coconut toddy
        D:-Karchunnam,Tender coconut
        Correct Answer:- Option-A