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Which mechanism leads to formation of pearl?

  1. Body excretion

  2. Defence mechanism

  3. Nutrition

  4. Perspiration


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Pearl is formed during protection against foreign invaders.

Rattlesnake's venom is used in

  1. Allopathy

  2. Ayurveda

  3. Homeopathy

  4. Unani medicine


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Rattlesnake's venom is used in Homeopathy.

What is pearl made up of?

  1. Calcium carbonate

  2. Organic matter - conchiolin

  3. Water

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Pearl is made up of CaCO3, organic matter and water. 

Which of the following is used to treat haemorrhage in Ayurveda?

  1. Cobra's venom

  2. Rattlesnake's venom

  3. Viper's venom

  4. Lachesis' venom


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Viper's venom is used to cure haemorrhage.

At which stage of lac cultivation are lac insects called nymphs?

  1. Inoculation

  2. Swarming

  3. Harvesting

  4. Resting


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Lac insect is called nymph at swarming stage.

Which organism secretes lac?

  1. Pinctada vulgaris

  2. Laccifer lacca

  3. Shorea robusta

  4. Apis dorsata


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Laccifer lacca secretes lac.

What is lac?

  1. Food for insects

  2. Excreta of insects

  3. Protective covering of insects

  4. Natural habitat of insects


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Lac is protective covering.

Which sugar is present in honey in maximum concentration?

  1. Sucrose

  2. Levulose

  3. Maltose and other sugars

  4. Dextrose


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Honey contains approx. 38% levulose.

Which organism is cultured maximally for wax?

  1. Apis indica

  2. Apis dorsata

  3. Apis florea

  4. Apis mellifera


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Apis dorsata secretes high quantity of wax.

What is the percentage of resin in lac?

  1. 6%

  2. 5-10%

  3. 68-90%

  4. 2-10%


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Lac has 68-90% resin.

_______ is a potent aphrodisiac.

  1. Dong quai

  2. Uva ursi

  3. Withania somnifera

  4. Emblica officinalis


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Withania somnifera is a potent aphrodisiac.

What is the botanical name of shatavari?

  1. Stewia rebaudiana

  2. Asparagus recemosus

  3. Chlorophytum borivillanum

  4. Withania somnifera


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Asparagus recemosus is the botanical name of shatavari.

Emblica officinalis (amla) is very rich in

  1. Vit. A

  2. Vit. B

  3. Vit. C

  4. Vit. E


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Amla is a very rich source of Vitamin C.

_____ gives economic support for the conservation of nature.

  1. ENVIS

  2. UNO

  3. IUCN

  4. MPCOST


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

UNO gives economic support for the conservation of nature.

Which part of stevia has medicinal value?

  1. Root

  2. Fruit

  3. Bark

  4. Leaf


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Leaves of Stevia are used as food sweetener and has medicinal value.

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