Loyola College B.Sc. Plant Biology and Biotechnology Nov 2010 Herbal And Ethanobotany Question Paper PDF Download

LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034

   B.Sc. DEGREE EXAMINATION – PLANT BIOLOGY & PLANT BIO-TECH.

FIFTH SEMESTER – NOVEMBER 2010

PB 5517/PB 5511/PB 5503 – HERBAL AND ETHANOBOTANY

 

 

 

Date : 03-11-10                     Dept. No.                                        Max. : 100 Marks

Time : 9:00 – 12:00

PART – A (20 MARKS)

 

ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS:                                                                  

  1. Choose the Correct Answer: (5 X 1 = 5)

 

  1. The impact of worship of trees as sacred grooves contribute to
  2. Conservation of biodiversity b) agroforestry                        c) social beliefs
  3. d) herbal medicine
  4. One of the following is not a method used commonly in Ethnobotancial studies
  5. Herbaria b) Musea    c) Sculptures         d) Conservation of plants
  6. Vasicine an alkaloid is found in
  7. a) Adathoda b) Azadirachta   c) Eclipta      d) Datura
  8. Poultices generally include a binding material like
  9. Rice flour   b) Diatomaceous earth   c) Plaster of paris   d) Gum arabica
  10. One of the following is a rhizome
  11. a) Ocimum b) Zingiber      c) Ricinus        d) Vinca

 

  1. State whether the following are True or False: (5 X 1 = 5)

 

  1. Ethnotaxonomy deals with folk concepts of classification.
  2. Siddha is an Indian system of medicine prevalent in North India
  3. The fruit of Ricinus communis has mericarps.
  4. Tannins are natural products extracted from trees for medicinal purposes.
  5. Ethnobotanist who work on healing with herbs are called Shamans or Vaidyars.

III. Complete the following:                                                                                                             (5 X 1 = 5)

 

  1. Todas and Irulas are supposed to have originated from —————— hills.
  2. The oil distilled from Coriandrum can be used as ..………..
  3. Ethnobotany which deals with origin and human use of fungi from ancient times is called ……………….
  4. …………………… Vedas dating back to 4000 B.C have described many medicinal plants.
  5. —————- is a volatile oil.
  6. Answer ALL, each in about 50 words: (5 X 1 = 5)
  7. What are Salves?
  8. What are Compressers?
  9. Write down the Medicinal use of
  10. Mention the importance of Musea.
  1. What is Hydrotherapy?

 

PART – B

 

Answer the following each within 500 words. Draw diagrams or flowcharts wherever necessary.                                                                                                                                                   (5 X 7 = 35 marks)

  1. Explain briefly the various ways in which adulteration of herbal preparation is done.

(OR)

List the various parameters used for organoleptic evaluation of drugs.

 

  1. Explain the organoleptic properties of Datura .

(OR)

Mention the active principle and medicinal uses of Vinca rosea and Zingiber officinale.

 

  1. Write notes of interest on herbal preparation with respect to Herbal oil and Glycerites.

(OR)

Explain the extraction process for Resins & Tannins.

 

  1. Describe briefly the importance of Ethnobotany and health with special reference to Siddha and Ayurveda.

(OR)

Define Ethnobotany. Bring out its scope in various fields.

 

  1. Comment on the export potential of herbs.

(OR)

Explain how the  traditional knowledge can be protected through Intellectual property right.

 

PART – C

 

Answer any three of the following each within 1200 words.

Draw diagrams or flowcharts wherever necessary.                                                      (3 X 15 = 45 marks)       

  1. Explain how microscopic and physical evaluation of drug is carried out to detect adulteration.

 

  1. Describe the chemical and anatomical characterization of Emblica officinalis. Add a note on its medicinal uses.

 

  1. Write notes of interest on
  2. Volatile oils b) Elixirs          c) Slippery elm & slurry          d) Gruel.

 

  1. Explain the various methodologies used in Ethnobotancial studies.
  2. Explain the traditional knowledge on
  3. a) Disease diagnosis       b) Plant conservation & cultivation.

 

 

 

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