โ“ Multiple Choice Questions (PCI 2026)

BP105T MCQs โ€“ Introduction to Pharmacognosy

Test your knowledge with authentic multiple-choice questions formulated according to the new PCI B.Pharm curriculum. Each question includes the correct answer and a comprehensive explanation.

Q1

Which reagent produces a reddish-brown precipitate with alkaloids?

โœ“Wagner's reagent (Iodine in KI)
โ—‹Mayer's reagent
โ—‹Hager's reagent
โ—‹Fehling's reagent
Correct Answer: Wagner's reagent (Iodine in KI)

Wagner's reagent (iodine in potassium iodide) yields a characteristic reddish-brown precipitate in the presence of alkaloids.Wagner's reagent (iodine in potassium iodide) yields a characteristic reddish-brown precipitate in the presence of alkaloids.

Q2

Stomatal Index is calculated using which formula?

โœ“I = (S / (E + S)) ร— 100
โ—‹I = (E / (E + S)) ร— 100
โ—‹I = (S / E) ร— 100
โ—‹I = (E / S) ร— 100
Correct Answer: I = (S / (E + S)) ร— 100

Stomatal index I = (S / (E + S)) * 100, where S is number of stomata per unit area and E is number of epidermal cells in same area.Stomatal index I = (S / (E + S)) * 100, where S is number of stomata per unit area and E is number of epidermal cells in same area.

Q3

Keller-Kiliani test is specifically used for the detection of:

โœ“Deoxy sugars in Cardiac glycosides
โ—‹Anthraquinone glycosides
โ—‹Saponin glycosides
โ—‹Flavonoids
Correct Answer: Deoxy sugars in Cardiac glycosides

Keller-Kiliani test detects digitoxose (2-deoxy sugar) present in cardiac glycosides like Digitoxin.Keller-Kiliani test detects digitoxose (2-deoxy sugar) present in cardiac glycosides like Digitoxin.

Q4

According to Ayurveda, the three fundamental biological humors (Tridoshas) are:

โœ“Vata, Pitta, Kapha
โ—‹Rasa, Rakta, Mamsa
โ—‹Sattva, Rajas, Tamas
โ—‹Prana, Tejas, Ojas
Correct Answer: Vata, Pitta, Kapha

The Tridosha theory in Ayurveda consists of Vata (air/space), Pitta (fire/water), and Kapha (earth/water).The Tridosha theory in Ayurveda consists of Vata (air/space), Pitta (fire/water), and Kapha (earth/water).

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