Quiz Section Pharmaceutics: Unit 1 History of the profession of Pharmacy, Pharmacy as a career, Pharmacopoeia 1 / 40 The Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC) is responsible for publishing the Indian Pharmacopoeia. Where is it located? Mumbai Ghaziabad Hyderabad Chennai 2 / 40 Which of the following is India’s official book of drug standards? British Pharmacopoeia (BP) United States Pharmacopoeia (USP) National Formulary (NF) Indian Pharmacopoeia (IP) 3 / 40 Which of the following career options is NOT directly related to the pharmacy profession? Drug regulatory affairs Clinical research Software engineering Hospital pharmacy 4 / 40 When was the Pharmacy Act enacted in India to regulate pharmacy education and practice? 1940 1948 1950 1965 5 / 40 Which institution was the first to start a formal pharmacy education program in India? Banaras Hindu University Madras Medical College Punjab University Bombay University 6 / 40 The Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) was established under which Act? Indian Medical Act, 1933 Pharmacy Act, 1948 Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 Indian Education Act, 1956 7 / 40 Which course is the minimum qualification required to register as a pharmacist in India? D. Pharmacy B. Pharmacy M. Pharmacy Ph.D. in Pharmacy 8 / 40 Which of the following is known as India’s first pharmaceutical company? Ranbaxy Laboratories Bengal Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals Cipla Sun Pharma 9 / 40 The term "clinical pharmacy" refers to: Manufacturing of medicines Retail and wholesale drug business Patient-centered pharmacy practice Drug testing in laboratories 10 / 40 The Indian Pharmaceutical Association (IPA) was established in which year? 1939 1948 1955 1967 11 / 40 The Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) is responsible for: Manufacturing drugs Regulating pharmacy education and practice in India Researching new drugs Approving pharmaceutical companies 12 / 40 The National Formulary (NF) primarily focuses on: Active drug substances Non-active ingredients (excipients) and formulations Herbal medicines Medical devices 13 / 40 The Martindale: The Complete Drug Reference was originally known as: The British Pharmacopoeia The United States Pharmacopoeia The National Formulary The Extra Pharmacopoeia 14 / 40 The National Formulary of India (NFI) was first published in which year? 1940 1950 1960 1975 15 / 40 In which year was the first list of the Indian Pharmacopoeia published? 1940 1946 1948 1956 16 / 40 What is the role of a Clinical Pharmacist? Selling medicines at a pharmacy store Conducting clinical trials Providing direct patient care and managing drug therapy Manufacturing pharmaceutical products 17 / 40 Which of the following pharmacy careers involves working in a hospital setting? Community Pharmacy Manufacturing Chemist Hospital Pharmacy Medical Representative 18 / 40 Who was worshipped as the "God of Health" in ancient Indian medicine? Charaka Sushruta Dhanvantari Nagarjuna 19 / 40 What is the legal importance of the Indian Pharmacopoeia? It regulates medical education It provides drug cost guidelines It is a reference for herbal medicines only It ensures medicines are safe and meet quality standards 20 / 40 Which organization publishes the Indian Pharmacopoeia? Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC) Medical Council of India (MCI) Drug Control Authority of India 21 / 40 What does the word "Pharmacopoeia" mean? Drug Handbook Medical Dictionary Pharmacist’s Manual Official Book of Drug Standards 22 / 40 What is the minimum educational qualification required for practicing pharmacy as per the Pharmacy Act? B. Pharm D. Pharm M. Pharm MS Pharm 23 / 40 Where was the first pharmacy college in Asia established? Varanasi Mumbai Goa Kolkata 24 / 40 Who is known as the "Father of Pharmacy Education in India"? Mahadeva Lal Schroff Dhanvantari Charaka P.C. Ray 25 / 40 Which act was introduced in 1940 to regulate drugs in India? Pharmacy Act Drugs and Cosmetics Act Indian Medical Act Pharmaceutical Industry Act 26 / 40 In which year was the Bengal Chemical and Pharmaceutical Works established? 1901 1932 1940 1948 27 / 40 What were the three main sources of medicines in ancient India? Ayurveda, Unani, Homeopathy Allopathy, Ayurveda, Siddha Plants, Animals, Minerals None of the above 28 / 40 Who are considered early pharmacists in ancient India? Hippocrates and Galen Dhanvantari and Atreya Charaka and Sushruta Nagarjuna and Vagbhata 29 / 40 What does the Greek word "Pharmakon" mean? Herb Drug or Medicine Science Disease 30 / 40 Which of the following is a primary function of the pharmacopoeia? Set standards for the identification, purity, and strength of medicines Provide marketing strategies for pharmaceutical companies Monitor pharmaceutical companies’ profits Provide legal regulations on drug pricing 31 / 40 Which organization is responsible for the publication of the British Pharmacopoeia? British Pharmaceutical Association Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) Royal Pharmaceutical Society Department of Health 32 / 40 What is the latest edition of the Indian Pharmacopoeia? IP 2016 IP 2018 IP 2020 IP 2022 33 / 40 Which of the following best defines the scope of pharmacy? Only the retail sale of medicines. Manufacturing, research, education, clinical services, and regulation of drugs. Managing hospitals and clinics. Producing herbal medicines exclusively. 34 / 40 What is the primary purpose of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940? To regulate the import, manufacture, distribution, and sale of drugs and cosmetics. To promote the export of pharmaceutical products. To standardize Ayurvedic medicines. To provide free healthcare services. 35 / 40 The term "Pharmacy" is derived from the Greek word: Pharmakon Pharmacia Pharma Pharmaceutics 36 / 40 IPC stands for: Indian Pharmaceutical Council Indian Pharmacopoeia Committee Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission Indian Pharmacy Council 37 / 40 Drugs converted to suitable form are known as…. Excipient Source of drug Dosage form API 38 / 40 The “Pharmacy Act” came into force in …. 1947 1948 1949 1950 39 / 40 The first edition of IP was published in …. 1965 1975 1955 1985 40 / 40 The ……….. Samhita includes reference to drugs of animals, plants, and mineral origin used until the first century AD. 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