Q1. The active principle of the coriander is?

1. Capsaicin
2. Allicin
3. Anethole
4. Linalool

ANSWER:  D. Linalool

• Explanation – Coriander is also used as a carminative and flavouring ingredient, as well as to alleviate the gripping effects of other medications. Bleeding piles can be treated with coriander herbal tea mixed with milk. Antispasmodic, diuretic, aphrodisiac, refrigerant, and stimulant are all properties of the fruit. Flatulence and colic are treated with a decoction of the dried fruit. It is also said to reduce the intoxicating effects of alcoholic beverages. Linalool is the active ingredient in coriander.

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Q2. The percentage of protein present in fennel seed is?

1. 10-12 %
2. 15-20 %
3. 14-22 %
4. 5-10 %

ANSWER – C. 14-22 %

• Explanation: Fennel oil is widely used in culinary preparations, confectionery, cordials, and liquors as a flavouring ingredient. It can help with colic and flatulence in children. It also acts as a germicide against hookworms and prevents griping in purgatives. In addition to perfumery, it is used to fragrance soaps. Cattle feed is made from the residue left behind after distilling the essential oil from the seeds. The protein content of the seed is 14-22 %, while the fat content is 12-16 %.

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Q3. Which is the growth regulator used to improve the seed number and size?

1. Phosphoric acid
2. Acetic acid
3. Sulphuric acid
4. Ascorbic acid

ANSWER: D. Ascorbic acid

• Explanation: The dried mature fruit of the pulse Trigonella foenum-graecum L. is fenugreek, often known as Methi. A spray of 250-450 ppm ascorbic acid stimulates plant growth, blooming, seed quantity, and size. GA3 spray at a dosage of 10-100 ppm increases internodal length, height, and a number of leaves.

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Q4. The major constituent of the fennel oil is?

1. Methyle
2. Anethole
3. Acetol
4. None of the above

ANSWER: B. Anethole

• Explanation – Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare Miller) is grown mostly for its seeds, which are used to make spice oil. Anethole is the major component of the oil extracted from the fruits. Trans anethole is found in 50-60% of high-quality fennel oil. Over 70% of anethole and 6% of fenchone are found in Indian fennel oil.

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Q5. The essential oil content of the coriander seed is about?

1. 0.1 to 0.7 %
2. 0.7 to 0.9 %
3. 1.0 to 1.2 %
4. 0.5 to 0.75 %

ANSWER: A. 0.1 to 0.7 %

• Explanation: Commerce coriander is the dried fruit of the fragrant spice plant Coriandrum satiuum L. It is an ancient flavoring ingredient that has been used for leaves, stems, and fruits. The seeds’ essential oil concentration ranges from 0.1 to 0.7 percent. The seeds also contain 19-21 percent fatty oil, which solidifies when stored and is used to make sodium soaps. It also has a nice odor. Cattle feed is made from the residue left over after volatile oil extraction.

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