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  1. Q1. Which medicinal plant is commonly known as the 'Queen of Herbs' and is widely used in Ayurveda for its adaptogenic properties?
  2. Q2. The anti-malarial drug Quinine is extracted from the bark of which tree?
  3. Q3. Which plant is the source of the powerful analgesic Morphine?
  4. Q4. Reserpine, a drug used to treat high blood pressure and mental disorders, is obtained from the roots of which plant?
  5. Q5. Which of the following plants is primarily used for its gel, which helps in healing burns and skin inflammations?
  6. Q6. Curcumin, a compound with strong anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, is the active ingredient in:
  7. Q7. The heart medication Digitalis (Digoxin) is derived from which flowering plant?
  8. Q8. Which medicinal plant is known as 'Village Pharmacy' in India due to the versatile use of its bark, leaves, and seeds?
  9. Q9. Aspirin was originally synthesized from a chemical precursor found in the bark of which tree?
  10. Q10. Which of the following is an anti-cancer drug obtained from the Rosy Periwinkle (Catharanthus roseus)?
  11. Q11. Which part of the plant Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha) is most commonly used in traditional medicine?
  12. Q12. The drug Taxol, used in breast and ovarian cancer treatment, was first discovered in the bark of which tree?
  13. Q13. Menthol, used in many cough drops and topical ointments, is primarily obtained from:
  14. Q14. Which plant is traditionally used in Ayurveda to improve memory and cognitive function?
  15. Q15. Atropine, used to dilate pupils during eye exams, is derived from which poisonous plant?
  16. Q16. Which of these plants is a rich source of Vitamin C and used as a major component of Triphala Churna?
  17. Q17. The active compound Allicin, which has antimicrobial properties, is found in:
  18. Q18. Which medicinal plant is commonly used as a natural sweetener and is safe for diabetics?
  19. Q19. Artemisinin, a drug used to treat multi-drug resistant malaria, is extracted from:
  20. Q20. Which plant is known as 'Guggul' and is used in Ayurveda to manage cholesterol levels?
  21. Q21. Which alkaloid obtained from the roots of Rauwolfia serpentina is used to treat hypertension and certain mental disorders?
  22. Q22. The potent anti-cancer alkaloids Vincristine and Vinblastine are extracted from which medicinal plant?
  23. Q23. Which part of the Cinchona tree is used for the extraction of the anti-malarial drug Quinine?
  24. Q24. In the plant Papaver somniferum, from which specific part is the latex collected to produce Opium?
  25. Q25. The active ingredient 'Silymarin', used for liver protection and treating cirrhosis, is found in which plant?
  26. Q26. Which medicinal plant is commonly used to produce 'Senna' laxatives from its leaves and pods?
  27. Q27. The essential oil 'Thymol', known for its powerful antiseptic and antifungal properties, is primarily derived from:
  28. Q28. Which plant provides the 'Ginsenosides' used in traditional medicine to enhance physical endurance and reduce stress?
  29. Q29. The drug 'Digitalis', used to increase the contractility of the heart muscle, is obtained from the leaves of:
  30. Q30. Which of the following is the botanical name for the 'Neem' tree, often referred to as a 'Living Pharmacy'?
  31. Q31. Which medicinal plant's rhizome is the source of the pungent compound 'Gingerol'?
  32. Q32. The compound 'Glycyrrhizin', which is 50 times sweeter than sugar and used to treat gastric ulcers, is found in:
  33. Q33. Which plant is known as 'Shatavari' and is used as a female reproductive tonic in Ayurveda?
  34. Q34. The active constituent 'Embelin', used as an effective anthelmintic (to expel intestinal worms), is obtained from:
  35. Q35. From which part of the plant Santalum album is the medicinal 'Sandalwood oil' extracted?
  36. Q36. Which of the following plants is the source of 'Hyoscine' (Scopolamine), used to treat motion sickness?
  37. Q37. The 'Arjunolic acid' found in the bark of Terminalia arjuna is primarily used for:
  38. Q38. Which medicinal plant is known as 'Brahmi' and is used to enhance memory and treat epilepsy?
  39. Q39. The resin 'Cannabinoids', including THC and CBD, are found in the glandular trichomes of:
  40. Q40. The drug 'Emetine', used to treat amoebic dysentery, is extracted from the roots of: