PCOG - (Green PACOP) Questions and
Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 |
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The chief alkaloid found in Rauwolfia serpentina is
a. Atropine
✔✔ b. Reserpine
c. Strychnine
d. Quinine
The glycoside found in Bitter almond that can release cyanide is
✔✔ a. Amygdalin
b. Digitoxin
c. Esculin
d. Sennoside
The plant source of Tea used for stimulant beverages is
✔✔ a. Camellia sinensis
b. Theobroma cacao
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,c. Coffea arabica
d. Cola nitida
The active principle responsible for the stimulant effect of Coffee is
✔✔ a. Caffeine
b. Ephedrine
c. Quinine
d. Morphine
Which drug is used as a cardiac glycoside source?
a. Rauwolfia
b. Aloe
✔✔ c. Digitalis
d. Senna
The compound obtained from Aloe responsible for its purgative effect is
✔✔ a. Aloin
b. Glycyrrhizin
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,c. Rutin
d. Amygdalin
The source of morphine is
✔✔ a. Papaver somniferum
b. Atropa belladonna
c. Ephedra sinica
d. Cinchona
The anti-migraine alkaloid derived from Ergot fungus is
✔✔ a. Ergotamine
b. Quinine
c. Atropine
d. Codeine
The pharmacognostic marker of Capsicum fruits is
a. Quinine
✔✔ b. Capsaicin
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, c. Glycyrrhizin
d. Eugenol
The oil of Clove contains mainly
✔✔ a. Eugenol
b. Menthol
c. Myristicin
d. Caffeine
The volatile oil in Eucalyptus leaves is rich in
✔✔ a. Cineole
b. Eugenol
c. Gingerol
d. Quercetin
The part of the plant used for Ipecacuanha drug is
a. Leaves
b. Bark
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Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 |
Correct & Verified
The chief alkaloid found in Rauwolfia serpentina is
a. Atropine
✔✔ b. Reserpine
c. Strychnine
d. Quinine
The glycoside found in Bitter almond that can release cyanide is
✔✔ a. Amygdalin
b. Digitoxin
c. Esculin
d. Sennoside
The plant source of Tea used for stimulant beverages is
✔✔ a. Camellia sinensis
b. Theobroma cacao
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,c. Coffea arabica
d. Cola nitida
The active principle responsible for the stimulant effect of Coffee is
✔✔ a. Caffeine
b. Ephedrine
c. Quinine
d. Morphine
Which drug is used as a cardiac glycoside source?
a. Rauwolfia
b. Aloe
✔✔ c. Digitalis
d. Senna
The compound obtained from Aloe responsible for its purgative effect is
✔✔ a. Aloin
b. Glycyrrhizin
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,c. Rutin
d. Amygdalin
The source of morphine is
✔✔ a. Papaver somniferum
b. Atropa belladonna
c. Ephedra sinica
d. Cinchona
The anti-migraine alkaloid derived from Ergot fungus is
✔✔ a. Ergotamine
b. Quinine
c. Atropine
d. Codeine
The pharmacognostic marker of Capsicum fruits is
a. Quinine
✔✔ b. Capsaicin
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, c. Glycyrrhizin
d. Eugenol
The oil of Clove contains mainly
✔✔ a. Eugenol
b. Menthol
c. Myristicin
d. Caffeine
The volatile oil in Eucalyptus leaves is rich in
✔✔ a. Cineole
b. Eugenol
c. Gingerol
d. Quercetin
The part of the plant used for Ipecacuanha drug is
a. Leaves
b. Bark
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