M.Sc. DEGREE EXAMINATION, NOVEMBER 2017
Third Semester
Botany
Elective — HERBAL BOTANY
(CBCS 2014 onwards)
Time 3 Hours Maximum 75 Marks
Part A (10 x 2 20)
Answer all questions.
1. Siddha.
2. Folklore medicine.
3. Tamarind seed powder.
4. Name any two drug adulterants.
5. Therapeutics.
6. Botanical names of clove and Tulsi.
7. Relate Rauwolfia and Bacopa to their respective families.
8. Expectorant.
9. Glycosides.
10. Resin.
Sub. Code
4MBO3E4
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Wk 11
Part B x 5 25)
Answer all questions, choosing either or
11. Comment on the advantages of Ayurvedic system of
medicine.
Or
Distinguish between Natural and chemical drugs.
12. Describe the need for quality control of natural
drugs.
Or
Discuss on the importance of pharmocognosy.
13. Write brief notes on the pharmaceutical uses of
Piper species.
Or
Describe the precautions needed during preparation
and storage of medicinal herbs.
14. Describe in brief the cultivation methods and
medicinal importance of Gloriosa Superba.
Or
Describe the role of NMPBI.
15. With examples describe the characteristics and
importance of drugs containing Alkaloids.
Or
Give a brief account on importance of drugs
containing carbohydrates and their uses.
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Wk 11
Part C x 10 30)
Answer any three questions.
16. Discuss in detail the different traditional medicinal
systems and their significances.
17. Describe in detail the need for phytochemical
investigations and the methods adopted for drug quality
assessment.
18. Write detailed account on cultivation and preparation of
natural drugs with examples.
19. Describe in detail the cultivation and utilization of
Phyllanthus and Aloe species.
20. Write detailed notes on importance of drugs containing
glycosides and tannins with examples.
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