Q.2 Imponderabilia are described in which of the following aphorism?
A. 286
B. 276
C. 289
D. 147
Explanation :
Immaterial ‘dynamic’ energies that are utilized as potentized homoeopathic medicines. (Aphorism 286, 6th edition, Organon of Medicine)
 Natural source
 Luna – moon’s rays
 Sol – sun’s rays
 Magnetis poli ambo – the magnet
 Magnetis polus arcticus – North Pole of magnet
 Magnetis polus australis – South Pole of magnet
Q.7 Stapfs process is used for the preparation of :-
A. purification of saccharum lactose
B. Purification of rectified spirit
C. Both above
D. None of the above
Explanation :
Saccharum lactis
(saccharum lactose, sugar of milk)
 Chemical formula: C12H22O11, H2O
 Molecular weight: 360.3
 Source: goat’s milk
 Stapfs process of purification of saccharum lactose (John Ernst Stapf)
 Steps
 450gm. sl +2 liters of boiling water
 filter using filter paper
 filtrate+ 2 liters of absolute alcohol
 keep for 3-4 days
 crystals deposits
 add some alcohol to crystallized mass and wash in purified water
 crystals are diluted by pouring through filter paper and kept airtight .
Q.9 Sugar of milk is ________ to litmus.
A. Neutral
B. Acidic
C. Basic
D. None of the above
Explanation :
Saccharum lactis
(saccharum lactose, sugar of milk)
 Chemical formula: C12H22O11, H2O
 Molecular weight: 360.3
 Source: goat’s milk
 Stapfs process of purification of saccharum lactose (John Ernst Stapf)
 Steps
 450gm. sl +2 liters of boiling water
 filter using filter paper
 filtrate+ 2 liters of absolute alcohol
 keep for 3-4 days
 crystals deposits
 add some alcohol to crystallized mass and wash in purified water
 crystals are diluted by pouring through filter paper and kept airtight .
 Stable in air, but readily absorbs odors.
 1gm is soluble in 5ml of water; in 2.6ml of boiling water; very slightly soluble in alcohol; practically insoluble in chloroform and in ether.
 Its solution is neutral to litmus.
 Impurities are Starch, Cane sugar, Acid radical, Alum, Chloride, Phosphates, and Copper.
Q.10 1 grain contains ________mg.
A. 65
B. 55
C. 60
D. 50
Explanation :
Tablet -source Pure refined sugar of milk. Prepared by tablet punching machine.
 Shape: discoid, round with flat or convex face
 Size: In size of 1grain or 65 mg
 Consistency: softer than globules
 Lactose content – not less than 94%
Q.14 ____________ is used to prepare mother solution for LM scale.
A. Distilled Water
B. Aqua distillata;
C. Aqua purificata
D. All of the above
Explanation :
Distilled Water
 Synonym: Purified water; Aqua distillata; Aqua purificata
 Chemical symbol: H2O
 Molecular weight: 18.015
 Prepared by
 Compression distillation – using Leibigs condenser (Small scale).
 Purification by Stills – Conventional Stills & Multiple effect Still.
 Deionization- Cation exchangers (Zeokarb 225, Amberlite IR 120 resin)
 Anion exchangers (Amberlite IR 400, DeAcidite FF, Zeolite FF resin)
 Specific gravity – 1.000 at 25C.
 Boiling point – 100C
 Freezing point – 0C
 pH – 5.8 – 7
 Impurities – Acidity or Alkalinity, iron, lead, Ammonia, Chloride, Sulphate, Calcium
 For preparation of aqueous mother solutions according to Class VA and Class VB.
 It is used to convert solid trituration potency into a liquid potency for succussions.
 To prepare mother solution for LM scale.
Q.15 Freezing point of aqua distillata is :-
A. 0°c
B. -4°c
C. 100°c
D. None of the above
Explanation :
Distilled Water
 Synonym: Purified water; Aqua distillata; Aqua purificata
 Chemical symbol: H2O
 Molecular weight: 18.015
 Prepared by
 Compression distillation – using Leibigs condenser (Small scale).
 Purification by Stills – Conventional Stills & Multiple effect Still.
 Deionization- Cation exchangers (Zeokarb 225, Amberlite IR 120 resin)
 Anion exchangers (Amberlite IR 400, DeAcidite FF, Zeolite FF resin)
 Specific gravity – 1.000 at 25C.
 Boiling point – 100C
 Freezing point – 0C
 pH – 5.8 – 7
 Impurities – Acidity or Alkalinity, iron, lead, Ammonia, Chloride, Sulphate, Calcium
 For preparation of aqueous mother solutions according to Class VA and Class VB.
 It is used to convert solid trituration potency into a liquid potency for succussions.
 To prepare mother solution for LM scale.
Q.16 Ethyl Alcohol is also known as :- :
A. Ethanol;
B. Spirit of Wine
C. Both above
D. None of the above
Explanation :
Ethyl Alcohol. Synonym: Ethanol; Spirit of Wine;
 Chemical symbol: C2H5OH
 Molecular weight: 46.07
 Prepared by
 Distillation of fermented liquids containing carbohydrates or by synthesis. It contains not less than 94.7%v/v or 92.0%w/w and not more than 95.2%v/v or 92.7%w/w of ethyl alcohol.
Q.17 Molecular weight of Ethyl alcohol is:-
A. 46.07
B. 40
C. 48
D. 50
Explanation :
Ethyl Alcohol. Synonym: Ethanol; Spirit of Wine;
 Chemical symbol: C2H5OH
 Molecular weight: 46.07
 Prepared by
 Distillation of fermented liquids containing carbohydrates or by synthesis. It contains not less than 94.7%v/v or 92.0%w/w and not more than 95.2%v/v or 92.7%w/w of ethyl alcohol.
