JNTU
JNTU B.Pharmacy IV HERBAL DRUG TECHNOLOGY Previous Question Paper (December 2023/January 2024 - R17)
Note: i) Question paper consists of Part A, Part B. ii) Part A is compulsory, which carries 25 marks. In Part A, Answer all questions. iii) In Part B, Answer any one question from each unit. Each question carries 10 marks and may have a, b as sub questions.
Part A
Define herbal drug preparation with example.
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Herbal drug preparations are products obtained by subjecting herbal substances to treatments such as extraction, distillation, expression, fractionation, purification, or fermentation. An example is Tincture of Belladonna.
What are Bio-insecticides? Write their advantages.
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Bio-insecticides are natural substances derived from plants, animals, or microorganisms used to control insect pests. Their advantages include high specificity for target pests, minimal toxicity to non-target organisms, rapid degradation in the environment, and reduced risk of developing pest resistance compared to synthetic chemicals.
Write the health benefits of Ginger and Chicory.
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Enlist four dietary supplements under Nutraceuticals.
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Write the characteristics of Hair dyes.
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Name any two oral hygienic herbal formulations available in market.
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What is Schedule Z?
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Define bioprospecting.
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What are the objectives of GMP?
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Explain the material flow in herbal industry.
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Part B
Explain Good agricultural practices in cultivation of medicinal plants including organic Farming.
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Explain different pest management methods used in cultivation of medicinal plants.
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Write the classification of Herbal-Drug and Herb-Food Interactions.
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Explain the possible side effects of Kava-Kava, Garlic and Hypericum.
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What are Nutraceuticals? Discuss on the present market scenario and scope of Nutraceuticals and add a note on herbs used in IBS.
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Describe the sources and description of raw materials of herbal origin used as hair care products.
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Explain the method of preparation and significance of Phytosomes.
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Explain the patenting aspects of natural products.
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Discuss on curcuma patenting aspect of Curcuma.
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Discuss the factors affecting the stability of herbal drugs.
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Explain the ICH guidelines for herbal drug stability studies.
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Discuss the storage areas under GMP in herbal drug industry.
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Discuss the importance of documentation and records as per Schedule T in herbal drug industry.
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