Associate Professor/Reader in Materia Medica Question Paper and Answer Key

FINAL ANSWER KEY
Question Paper Code: 65/2024/OL
Category Code: 172/2023
Exam: Associate Professor/Reader in Materia Medica
Date of Test : 14-06-2024
Department : Government Homoeopathic Medical Colleges

 

Question1:-The translator’s preface of Materia Medica Pura written by
A:-Samuel Hahnemann
B:-R.E. Dudgeon
C:-R. Hughes
D:-T.F. Allen
Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question2:-The ‘third chronic miasma’ narrated by Samuel Hahnemann
A:-Psora
B:-Sycosis
C:-Syphilis
D:-Psora + Sycosis
Correct Answer:- Option-A

Question3:-The medicine for small furuncles on places hurt by concussion
A:-Arnica Montana
B:-Rhustox
C:-Sulphur
D:-Dulcamara
Correct Answer:- Option-D

Question4:-To facilitate the study of relative value of symptoms, different marks of distinction have been adopted in the Guiding symptoms of the Materia Medica by C. Hering, among them ‘I’ means
A:-Symptoms more frequently confirmed
B:-Symptoms repeatedly verified
C:-Approved characteristic
D:-Symptoms verified by cures
Correct Answer:- Option-D

Question5:-The medicine ‘Lac vaccinum’ prepared from
A:-Dog’s milk
B:-Skimmed cow milk
C:-Cow’s milk
D:-Curd
Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question6:-The medicine ‘Vulpis fel’ prepared from
A:-Fresh gall of ox
B:-Fresh liver of fox
C:-Fresh lung of wolf
D:-Ovarian extract of cow
Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question7:-Who is the preceptor of Dr. N.M. Choudhuri?
A:-Dr. M.L. Sarkar
B:-Dr. B.L. Bhaduri
C:-Salzer
D:-Dr. P.C. Mojumdar
Correct Answer:- Option-D

Question8:-Fragmenta de viribus contains pathogenesis of 27 drugs. Among them which one of the following is absent?
A:-Aconite
B:-Belladona
C:-Valeriana
D:-Veratrum viride
Correct Answer:- Option-D

Question9:-The ‘matured’ Materia Materia is prepared by
A:-S. Hahnemann
B:-Boenninghausen
C:-C. Hering
D:-H.C. Allen
Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question10:-The medicine ‘Tinospora cordifolia’ prepared from
A:-Stem with leaves
B:-Bulb
C:-Berries with fresh leaves
D:-Roots and stems
Correct Answer:- Option-D

Question11:-Zincum Metallicum was proved by
A:-Dr. Hering
B:-Dr. Hahnemann
C:-Dr. Foubister
D:-Dr. J.H. Clarke
Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question12:-The medicine ‘Lilium Tigrinum’m was proved by
A:-W.E. Payne
B:-G. Bute
C:-Caspari
D:-M.L. Sarkar
Correct Answer:- Option-A

Question13:-Dr. Hahnemann have arranged the symptoms of medicines in a certain order in Materia Medica Pura. The total number of headings of the usual order
A:-48
B:-98
C:-57
D:-6
Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question14:-The author of ‘Materia Medica of Homoeopathic Medicine’
A:-Carroll Dunham
B:-S.R. Phatak
C:-Pulford
D:-N.M. Choudhuri
Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question15:-The medicines under the family Umbelliferae are all except:
A:-Asafoetida
B:-Cicuta virosa
C:-Terebinthina
D:-Petroselinum
Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question16:-Complementary of Caladium seguinum
A:-Calc carb
B:-Nitric acid
C:-Rhus tox
D:-Sepia
Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question17:-Complementary of Causticum
A:-Petroselinum, Kali bi
B:-Carbo veg, Petroleum
C:-Petroselinum, Carbo veg
D:-All
Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question18:-The vegetable analogue of Plumbum Met
A:-Phytolacca
B:-Pulsatilla
C:-Platina
D:-Podophyllum
Correct Answer:- Option-D

Question19:-Inimical of Zincum Met
A:-Coffea and Digitalis
B:-Cantharis and Causticum
C:-Chamomilla and Nux vom
D:-Lachesis and Pulsatilla
Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question20:-Which of the following is correct?
A:-Sulphur, Sarsaparilla, Sepia frequently follow in given order
B:-Sulphuric acid, Syphilinum, sepia frequently follow in given order
C:-Collinsonia, Colchicum, Colocynthis frequently follow in given order
D:-Lilium tig, Lobelia Inflata, Lycopodium frequently follow in given order
Correct Answer:- Option-A

Question21:-Kali iod is the chemical analogue of
A:-Iodum
B:-Phytolacca
C:-Natrum mur
D:-Mercurius
Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question22:-Complementary of Arnica Montana
A:-Aconite
B:-Aconite and Ipecac
C:-Aconite and Ruta
D:-Ipecac and Ruta
Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question23:-Incompatible of Calcarea Carbonica
A:-Rhus tox
B:-Dulcamara
C:-Aconite
D:-Bryonia
Correct Answer:- Option-D

Question24:-Which medicine antidotes abuse of Mercurius or Sulphur in scabies
A:-Causticum
B:-Camphor
C:-Opium
D:-Nux Vom
Correct Answer:- Option-A

Question25:-Which medicine is not present in TRIO of fidgety remedies?
A:-Phosphorus
B:-Zincum Metallicum
C:-Medorrhinum
D:-Kali Bromatum
Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question26:-Medicine for Tobacco craving
A:-Ignatia amara
B:-Arsenic alba
C:-Daphne Indica
D:-Tabacum
Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question27:-Medicine for cracked lips, choose the odd one:
A:-Condurango
B:-Graphitis
C:-Natrum mur
D:-Belladona
Correct Answer:- Option-D

Question28:-In abdomen, as if something alive, protrude here and there like an arm of foetas, choose the correct one
(i) Thuja
(ii) Crocus
(iii) Nux moch
(iv) Sulph
A:-(i) and (ii) only
B:-(i), (ii) and (iii) only
C:-(i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)
D:-(ii), (iii) and (iv) only
Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question29:-Prostatis caused by lying on mattress spread on a very damp floor, choose the correct one:
(i) Spongia
(ii) Aurum met
(iii) Cocculus indicus
(iv) Chimaphila
A:-(i), (ii) and (iii)
B:-(i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)
C:-(ii), (iii) and (iv)
D:-(iv) only
Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question30:-After abuse of Belladonna which medicine comes as one of the natural antidote?
A:-Sangunaria can
B:-Cal carb
C:-Stramonium
D:-Calc phos
Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question31:-Longing for acid, sweet and salt things, aversion to the most digestible things and the best of food
A:-Carbo veg
B:-Nux vom
C:-Puls
D:-Medo
Correct Answer:- Option-A

Question32:-A barber has an impulse to cut the throat of his pattern while in chair
A:-Argent nit
B:-Allumina
C:-Hepar sulph
D:-Aurum met
Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question33:-Match the following:
Aversion to food Name of medicine
1. Egg (i) Hydrastis
2. Meat in excess (ii) Allium sat
3. Vegetables (iii) Kali carb
4. Soup (iv) Colchicum
A:-(1)-(ii), (2)-(iii), (3)-(iv), (4)-(i)
B:-(1)-(iv), (2)-(ii), (3)-(i), (4)-(iii)
C:-(1)-(iv), (2)-(ii), (3)-(iii), (4)-(i)
D:-(1)-(iv), (2)-(i), (3)-(iii), (4)-(ii)
Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question34:-Cyclic vomiting of infants, choose the correct one
A:-Merc dulcis
B:-Cuprum ars
C:-Iris versicolar
D:-Ipecac
Correct Answer:-Question Cancelled

Question35:-Albuminuria in later and full term of pregnancy
A:-Merc corrosive
B:-Phos
C:-Lyco
D:-Sulph
Correct Answer:- Option-A

Question36:-Acne in Young women, Pruritus better scratching and appearance of menstruation
A:-Cuprum net
B:-Sangunaria can
C:-Cyclamen
D:-Kali brom
Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question37:-Inflammation of great toe, Gout in heel, cannot bear to have it touched or moved
A:-Ledum pal
B:-Cocculus ind
C:-Colchicum
D:-Medorrhinum
Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question38:-The lines wants ”the respect due to me” shown in which medicine?
A:-Hyoscyamus
B:-Hamamelis ver
C:-Conium mac
D:-Allumina
Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question39:-Obstinate gonorrhea “Does not get well” in which medicine?
A:-Merc sol
B:-Hepar sulph
C:-Natrum sulph
D:-Kali sulph
Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question40:-Homeopathically it is indicated in many forms of diseases characterized by great coldness “arctic” coldness
A:-Sliecia
B:-Carbo veg
C:-Heloderma
D:-Hepar sulph
Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question41:-The medicine first proved in potency by B.C. Woodbury
A:-Euphrasia
B:-Echencia
C:-Eosine
D:-Euphorbinum
Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question42:-Pulse 120 full bounding somewhat irregular with copious flow of urine
A:-Euphorbia
B:-Euphrasia
C:-Pyroggen
D:-Lil tig
Correct Answer:- Option-A

Question43:-Thinking produces headache and sleeplessness
A:-Sulph
B:-Sabadilla
C:-Gelsimium
D:-Medocrrhinum
Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question44:-Distaste for milk and meat
A:-Arsenic alba
B:-Arnica mont
C:-Argentum nit
D:-Anacard
Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question45:-Painful contraction of the limbs from cramp or following colics
A:-Abrotanum
B:-Ast rub
C:-Arnica mont
D:-Arg nit
Correct Answer:- Option-A

Question46:-Rheumatism begin low down and works up
A:-Ledum pal
B:-Calc carb
C:-Arnica mont
D:-Actea rac
Correct Answer:-Question Cancelled

Question47:-Angina pectoris, Craving for hot water which relieves
A:-Spongia
B:-Spigelia
C:-Sepia
D:-Cactus
Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question48:-Every mental excitement or increase the cough
A:-Sulph
B:-Spigellia
C:-Calc phos
D:-Oxalic acid
Correct Answer:- Option-D

Question49:-Medicine for Scleroderma and oedema neonatorum
A:-Sepia
B:-Secale corn
C:-Silecia
D:-Sulph
Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question50:-Restless on account of voluptuous dream
A:-Bry
B:-Bismuth
C:-Natrum mur
D:-Stramonium
Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question51:-Which medicine is similar but opposite in modalities with Merc sol?
A:-Badiaga
B:-Balsum peru
C:-Bovista
D:-Borax
Correct Answer:- Option-A

Question52:-Numb feeling from knee to scrotum, disappear when sitting down
A:-Bryo
B:-Baryta carb
C:-Belladona
D:-Borax
Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question53:-Match the following:
Medicine Common name
A. Sea kelp (i) Sal marinum
B. Sea Onion (ii) Silica marina
C. Sea salt (iii) Fucus vesiculosus
D. Sea sand (iv) Squilla maritima
A:-(A)-(iii), (B)-(iv), (C)-(i), (D)-(ii)
B:-(A)-(iv), (B)-(iii), (C)-(i), (D)-(ii)
C:-(A)-(iii), (B)-(iv), (C)-(ii), (D)-(i)
D:-(A)-(ii), (B)-(iii), (C)-(iv), (D)-(i)
Correct Answer:- Option-A

Question54:-Constipation in rheumatic subjects due to flatulence and indigestion
A:-Mag sulph
B:-Mag phos
C:-Mag mur
D:-Mag carb
Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question55:-Sneezing in sunshine
A:-Mercurius
B:-Merc solubilis
C:-Merc cynatus
D:-Merc dulcis
Correct Answer:-Question Cancelled

Question56:-As per H. Cleark quotation that in Herring’s Guiding Symptoms, Vol-vi of which Lachesis occupies nearly 100 pages and comprises the substances of a monograph he was compiling at the time of his death to celebrate which anniversary of the introduction of the remedy into Materia Medica?
A:-25
B:-50
C:-75
D:-45
Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question57:-The medicine Natrum sulphuricum which was discovered by Glauber in 1658 and renamed by which name?
A:-Sal ammoniacum
B:-Sal chloricum
C:-Sal mirabile
D:-Sal sulphuricum
Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question58:-Which medicine relieves the vertigo of Milifolium?
A:-Antim crud
B:-Antim tart
C:-Cocculus indic
D:-Canabis indica
Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question59:-The chemical formula of Oxalicum acidum is

Question60:-The common name of Passiflora incarnate is
A:-Passion flower
B:-Passion seed
C:-Passion leaves
D:-Passion bark
Correct Answer:- Option-A

Question61:-Pain appear and disappear suddenly
(i) Nitric acid
(ii) Lycopodium
(iii) Belladonna
(iv) Mag Phos
A:-(i), (ii) and (iii)
B:-(ii), (iii) and (iv)
C:-(i), (iii) and (iv)
D:-(i), (ii), (iii), (iv) All
Correct Answer:- Option-D

Question62:-According to Nash, Mag phos is the first rank as a pain remedy and it has all kinds of pain though cramping pain is most important, which type of pain is generally not found in Mag phos
A:-Cutting pain
B:-Burning pain
C:-Bursting pain
D:-Tearing pain
Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question63:-According to Hale which medicine is mentioned by Rafinesque as partaking of the properties of Digitalis, Sangunaria can, Cimicifuga and Spigellia and one of the mildest and best narcotics in existence
A:-Naja
B:-Lycopus
C:-Rawulfia serpentine
D:-Kalmia latifolia
Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question64:-It is an antipholigistic remedies akin to aconite its symptoms showing congession and inflammation
A:-Syphilinum
B:-Spiranthus
C:-Scuteleria
D:-Stillingia
Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question65:-Dyspnoea after coition
A:-Argent nit
B:-Graphitis
C:-Syphilinum
D:-Staphysgaria
Correct Answer:- Option-D

Question66:-Continuous high temperature with bad effects from falling or overlifting, found in the drug –
A:-Millefolium
B:-Ruta
C:-Rhus tox
D:-Sabadilla
Correct Answer:- Option-A

Question67:-Arms “go to sleep” when waking in the morning, found in –
A:-Medorrhinum
B:-Hypericum
C:-Ledum pal
D:-Magnesia mur.
Correct Answer:- Option-D

Question68:-Match List-I with List-II and select the correct option given below the lists:
List-I
A. Fel tauri
B. Baryta mur
C. Gnaphalium
List-II
1. Gall bladder
2. Sciatic nerve
3. Atherosclerosis
Select the correct option:
A:-(A)-(1), (B)-(2), (C)-(3)
B:-(A)-(1), (B)-(3), (C)-(2)
C:-(A)-(2), (B)-(1), (C)-(3)
D:-(A)-(3), (B)-(1), (C)-(2)
Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question69:-Child rubs face with fist during cough, found in –
A:-Stannum met
B:-Squilla
C:-Urtica urens
D:-Mercurius
Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question70:-Excruciating backache with aching in legs, found in –
A:-Vipera
B:-Sanicula
C:-Variolinum
D:-Sanguinaria
Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question71:-Match List-I with List-II and select the correct option given below the lists:
List-I
A. Rheumatism and heart affections
B. Pneumonia of right lung and liver affection
C. Anal fissure and Pin worms
List-II
1. Chelidonium
2. Ratanhia
3. Lithium carb
Select the correct option –
A:-(A)-(1), (B)-(2), (C)-(3)
B:-(A)-(3), (B)-(2), (C)-(1)
C:-(A)-(2), (B)-(1), (C)-(3)
D:-(A)-(3), (B)-(1), (C)-(2)
Correct Answer:- Option-D

Question72:-Post operative gas pains, no relief from passing it –
A:-Carbo Veg.
B:-Cinchona off.
C:-Lycopodium
D:-Staphysagria
Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question73:-A human “thermometer”. Sensitive to heat and cold –
A:-Pulsatilla
B:-Phosphorua
C:-Mercurius
D:-Fluoric acid
Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question74:-Match List-I with List-II and select the correct option given below the lists:
List-I
A. Mountain Laurel
B. Sweet Clover
C. Yarrow
List-II
1. Melilotus
2. Millefolium
3. Kalmia
Select the correct option –
A:-(A)-(1), (B)-(2), (C)-(3)
B:-(A)-(3), (B)-(2), (C)-(1)
C:-(A)-(2), (B)-(1), (C)-(3)
D:-(A)-(3), (B)-(1), (C)-(2)
Correct Answer:- Option-D

Question75:-Pain in mammary glands, which extend into the arms and fingers.
A:-Phytolacca
B:-Conium mac
C:-Lithium carb
D:-Coffea
Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question76:-Very suspicious, lascivious mania, jealous but foolish, inclined to laugh at everything, found in the drug –
A:-Lycopodium
B:-Baryta carb
C:-Lachesis
D:-Hyoscyamus
Correct Answer:- Option-D

Question77:-Hysterical – changeable disposition with oversensitiveness. Feels light, as if floating in air.
A:-Pulsatilla
B:-Apis mel
C:-Valeriana
D:-Sticta
Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question78:-Emaciated with shriveled skin, suffered from renal diseases with severe pain at the conclusion of urination.
A:-Mercurious
B:-Sarsaparilla
C:-Thuja
D:-Terebinthina
Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question79:-Affects principally the nervous system, hypersensitiveness of all senses with lyssophobia. Complaints from abnormal sexual desire.
A:-Anacardium
B:-Opium
C:-Hydrophobinum
D:-Fluoricum acidum
Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question80:-Dysentery; complaints of drunkards, extreme prostration, putridity with acuteness of smell.
A:-Colchicum
B:-Carbolic acid
C:-Merc sol.
D:-Cantheris
Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question81:-Disease of spinal origin with paralysis. Inability of Uterus to expand resulting threatening abortion.
A:-Causticum
B:-Kali carb
C:-Zincum met
D:-Plumbum met.
Correct Answer:- Option-D

Question82:-Results of injuries to nerves with intense soreness and intolerance of cold bathing. Complaints due to cold food or drinks when body is heated.
A:-Bellis per
B:-Bryonia
C:-Hypericum
D:-Causticum
Correct Answer:- Option-A

Question83:-Which one of the following is not correctly matched:
A:-Cough only in day time – Ferum met
B:-Nocturnal cough when lying down – Hyosciamus
C:-Cough during expiration – Aconite
D:-Cough during day when lying down – Argentum met
Correct Answer:- Option-D

Question84:-Headache ceases while eating, but returns and remains until food is again taken –
A:-Lithium carb
B:-Anacardium
C:-Psorinum
D:-Lac caninum
Correct Answer:- Option-A

Question85:-Match List-I with List-II and select the correct option given below the lists:
List-I
A. Blue Cohosh
B. Snow-rose
C. Black Snake-root
D. White Hellebore
List-II
1. Helleborus niger
2. Veratrum album
3. Caulophyllum
4. Actea recemosa
Select the correct option –
A:-(A)-(4), (B)-(3), (C)-(2), (D)-(1)
B:-(A)-(4), (B)-(3), (C)-(1), (D)-(2)
C:-(A)-(3), (B)-(1), (C)-(4), (D)-(2)
D:-(A)-(3), (B)-(4), (C)-(2), (D)-(1)
Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question86:-Indifference – unless questioned, then say nothing of his condition.
A:-Phosphoric acid
B:-Muriatic acid
C:-Colchicum
D:-Nux vomica
Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question87:-Laughing alternate with loathing of life
A:-Aur met
B:-Phosphorus
C:-Moschus
D:-Cannabis ind.
Correct Answer:- Option-A

Question88:-Loathing of life, must restrain herself to prevent doing herself injury.
A:-Aur met
B:-Natrum sulph
C:-Argentum nit.
D:-Heper sulph
Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question89:-Match List-I with List-II and select the correct option given below the lists:
List-I
A. Time passes too quickly
B. Time passes too slowly
C. Few seconds sees age
List-II
1. Cannabis ind.
2. Opium
3. Nux vomica
Select the correct option –
A:-(A)-(2), (B)-(3), (C)-(1)
B:-(A)-(3), (B)-(2), (C)-(1)
C:-(A)-(3), (B)-(1), (C)-(2)
D:-(A)-(1), (B)-(3), (C)-(2)
Correct Answer:- Option-A

Question90:-Active memory from suppressing sexual desire:
A:-Conium mac
B:-Phosphorus
C:-Lillium tig
D:-Lachesis
Correct Answer:- Option-D

Question91:-Ailments from disappointed love with jealousy, anger and incoherent talk.
A:-Hyoscyamus
B:-Lachesis
C:-Natrum mur
D:-Apis mel
Correct Answer:- Option-A

Question92:-Match List-I with List-II and select the correct option given below the lists:
List-I
A. Desire-pork
B. Desire-tomatoes
C. Desire-Honey
List-II
1. Crot. h
2. Ferr.met
3. Sabadilla
Select the correct option –
A:-(A)-(2), (B)-(3), (C)-(1)
B:-(A)-(3), (B)-(2), (C)-(1)
C:-(A)-(1), (B)-(2), (C)-(3)
D:-(A)-(1), (B)-(3), (C)-(2)
Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question93:-Match List-I with List-II and select the correct option given below the lists:
List-I
A. Aversion – Fish and Meat
B. Aversion – Mothers milk
C. Aversion – Onion
List-II
1. Sabadilla
2. Silicea
3. Graph
Select the correct option –
A:-(A)-(2), (B)-(3), (C)-(1)
B:-(A)-(3), (B)-(2), (C)-(1)
C:-(A)-(1), (B)-(2), (C)-(3)
D:-(A)-(1), (B)-(3), (C)-(2)
Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question94:-Match List-I with List-II and select the correct option given below the lists:
List-I
A. Perspiration – Sweetish odour
B. Perspiration – Blood like odour
C. Perspiration – Urine like odour
List-II
1. Lycopodium
2. Caladium
3. Nitric acid
Select the correct option –
A:-(A)-(2), (B)-(3), (C)-(1)
B:-(A)-(3), (B)-(2), (C)-(1)
C:-(A)-(2), (B)-(1), (C)-(3)
D:-(A)-(1), (B)-(3), (C)-(2)
Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question95:-Hysterical, laughing mania with Jumping sensation of something alive internally.
A:-Coffea
B:-Aurum met
C:-Crocus sativa
D:-Moschus
Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question96:-Excitable and overactive, acuteness of hearing, sleeplessness from rush of ideas, hears every sound.
A:-Coffea
B:-Ignatia
C:-Nux vomica
D:-Chamomilla
Correct Answer:- Option-A

Question97:-Injuries to fingers, pain runs in streaks up the arms
A:-Hypericum
B:-Ledum pal
C:-Bufo rana
D:-Kalmia
Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question98:-Dull, heavy, dragging pain and stiffness across lumber region, must use arms in raising himself from seat.
A:-Kali carb
B:-Hydrastis
C:-Sticta
D:-Arnica
Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question99:-Violent, spasmodic, suffocative cough with desire to take cold bath.
A:-Croton tig
B:-Corallium rub
C:-Mephitis
D:-Cuprum met
Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question100:-Sick headache; relieved by epistaxis or menstrual flow.
A:-Melilotus
B:-Glonoine
C:-Belladonna
D:-Veratrum viridi
Correct Answer:- Option-A