DirghanJeevitiyam adhyaya

1. According to Acharya Charaka, which number is regarded as Prashasta Sankhya (auspicious/

signi cant number to begin the chapter with)?

A. 3
B. 5
C. 8
D. 10

Answer: C. 8

2. An ideal medical treatise (Grantha) should possess which of the following qualities?

A. Tantra Yukti
B. Anubandha Chatushtaya
C. Trisutra
D. Chatushpada

Answer: B. Anubandha Chatushtaya

4. Which among the following is NOT come under the classi cation of sutra?

A. Guru
B. Shishya
C. Pratisamskarana
D. Kriya Sutra

Answer: D. Kriya Sutra

5. According to Ayurveda, who is described as Maitri Para (one who is friendly towards all
beings)?

A. Bharadwaja
B. Acharya charaka
C. Atreya Punarvasu
D. Agnivesha

Answer: C. Atreya Punarvasu

6. Intake of Kshira (Milk) and Ghrita (Ghee) together is an example of which principle?

A. Vishesha Siddhanta
B. Guna Viruddha
C. Guna Samanya
D. Karma Samanya

Answer: C. Guna Samanya

7. Samavaya has apruthagbhavo between _____ and _____?

A. Dravya and karma

B. Kaarya and karana
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D. Panchamahabhoota and guna

Answer: D

8. Bhasma is commonly found under the heading of which type of Dravya?

A. Audbhida Dravya (Plant origin)

B. Jangama Dravya
C. Parthiva Dravya
D. Khanija Dravya

Answer: A. Audbhida Dravya

9. Hetu, Linga and Aushadha together constitute which concept?

A. Chatushpada
B. Trisutra
C. Tantra Yukti
D. Tridanda

Answer: B. Trisutra

10. Which among them is not a Vibhu dravya

A. Kala
B. Dik
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D. Atma

Answer: C. Manas

Ayushkaameya adhyaya

11. In the rst verse of Ashtanga Hridaya, the word “Arati” denotes:

A. Happiness
B. Restlessness/Discontent
C. Anger
D. Fatigue

Answer: B. Restlessness

12. Vajikarana Tantra primarily deals with:

A. Pediatrics
B. Rejuvenation therapy
C. Reproductive medicine/Aphrodisiac therapy
D. Toxicology

Answer: C. Reproductive medicine

13. During which phase of digestion is Vata Dosha predominant?

A. Gastric phase
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C. Intestinal phase
D. Colonic phase

Answer: D. Colonic phase

14. Which Vipaka exhibits a constipating and antidiuretic e ect?

A. Madhura Vipaka
B. Amla Vipaka
C. Katu Vipaka
D. Kashaya Vipaka

Answer: C. Katu Vipaka

15. Which Guna is responsible for producing Kleda (moistness) in the body?

A. Laghu
B. Ruksha
C. Drava
D. Khara

Answer: C. Drava

16. Which of the following does NOT belong to Rogi Pareeksha?

A. Darshana
B. Sparshana
C. Prashna
D. Shastra Pareeksha

Answer: D. Shastra Pareeksha

17. A region predominantly characterized by Pitta Prakriti is:

A. Jangala Desha
B. Anupa Desha
C. Sadharana Desha
D. Not speci cally mentioned

Answer: D. Not speci cally mentioned due to inability to inhabit

18. Aushadha is broadly classi ed into:

A. Ahara and Vihara

B. Shamana and Shodhana
C. Bahya and Abhyantara
D. Mridu and Tikshna

Answer: B. Shamana and Shodhana

19. The term Daksha means:

A. Wealthy
B. Courageous
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D. Intelligent

Answer: C.

20. Among the Pada Chatushtaya, which is considered the most important?

A. Rogi (Patient)
B. Paricharaka (Attendant)
C. Dravya (Medicine)
D. Vaidya (Physician)

Answer: D. Vaidya

ROGANUTPADANEEYA ADHYAYA

1. Tikshna dhuma is indicated in which of the following conditions?

A. Kshavathu and Chardi

B. Kshavathu and Kasa
C. Kshavathu and Bhramsha
D. Chardi and Kasa

Answer:A

2. Akshi kandu is a complication of suppression of which Vega?

A. Nidra Vega
B. Kshavathu Vega
C. Vami Vega
D. Mutra Vega

Answer: C. Vami Vega

3. Hridrava ( व) is NOT a manifestation of suppression of which Vega?

A. Kshudha Vega

B. Trishna Vega

C. Kasa Vega

D. Shrama Shwasa Vega

Answer: A. Kshudha Vega

4. Intake of Sura (alcoholic preparation) is advised after suppression of which Vega?

A. Nidra

B. Shukra Vega

C. Kshudha Vega

D. Kshavathu Vega
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5. Which of the following Ahara is NOT advised after Brimhana Karma?

A. Shali

B. Mamsa

C. Godhuma

D. Sarshapa

Answer: D. Sarshapa

6. Virechana Karma is ideally administered during which Ritu?

A. Grishma

B. Varsha

C. Sharad

D. Vasanta

Answer: C.

7. Which of the following is NOT considered a cause of good health?

A. Following proper Ahara and Vihara

B. Speaking the truth

C. Keeping company with everyone indiscriminately

D. Charity (Dana)

Answer: C. Keeping company with everyone indiscriminately

8. Which of the following is NOT an Adharaneeya Vega?

A. Hikka

B. Karuna Vega

C. Raga

D. Lochana Ashru

Answer: B. Karna Vega

9. Gulma is seen due to suppression of which Vega?

A. Kshudha

B. Jrimbha
C. Bashpa Vega

D. Udgara

Answer: C. Bashpa Vega

10. Anjana (collyrium) is advised after suppression of which Vega?

A. Jrimbha

B. Kshavathu

C. Bashpa

D. Nidra

Answer: B. Kshavathu

ANNA SWAROOPA VIJNANA

1. Which of the following is the Karma (action) of Shashtika Dhanya?

A. Pathyakara

B. Tridosha Shamaka

C. Visha Nashaka

D. Pitta Shamaka

Answer: B. Tridosha Shamaka

2. Which of the following is NOT included under Vishkira Varga?

A. Kukkubha

B. Chakora

C. Chatushka

D. Indrabha

Answer: C. Chatushka

3. Which part of the body of male animals is recommended for consumption?

A. Lower body part

B. Upper body part

C. Thigh region

D. Mamsa of Amashaya

Answer: B. Upper body part

4. Which among the following is regarded as the फल (best fruit)?

A. Draksha

B. Lakucha

C. Bilva

D. Amra

Answer: A. Draksha

5. Which of the following is NOT a constituent of Trikatu?

A. Pippali

B. Chitraka

C. Maricha

D. Shunthi

Answer: B. Chitraka

6. Panchakola combined with which spice is known as Shadushana?

A. Shunthi

B. Chavya

C. Ardraka

D. Maricha

Answer: D. Maricha

7. Which of the following is included in Laghu Panchamoola?

A. Prishniparni

B. Patala

C. Bilva

D. Tarkari

Answer: A. Prishniparni

8. Trina Panchamoola is predominantly:

A. Vata Shamaka

B. Tridosha Shamaka
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D. Pitta Shamaka

Answer: C. Kapha Shamaka

9. Which utensil is used for cooking by direct exposure to re?

A. Kunda

B. Kapara

C. Sharava

D. Kanda

Answer: B. Kapara

10. Which of the following statements regarding Laja (parched rice) is NOT true?

A. Relieves thirst

B. Relieves vomiting

C. Increases fat (Meda)

D. Decreases Kapha

Answer: C. Increases fat (Meda)

Drava Dravya

1. Which of the following Vargas described by Acharya Vagbhata is not included in this chapter?

a) Toya Varga
b) Madhu Varga
c) Madya Varga
d) Matsya Varga

2. According to Acharya , Jala (water) is primarily classi ed into which of the following two types?

a) Divya & Bhauma

b) Sāmudra & Nadeya
c) Shveta & Krishna
d) Nīla & Nirmala

3. Which of the following is a characteristic of potable (drinkable) water?

a) Saivala
b) Panka
c) Asita
d) Abhivrishta

4. Which river water is considered the most wholesome for drinking?

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b) Rivers owing towards the eastern ocean
c) Rivers owing towards the north
d) Rivers owing towards the south

5. Which of the following are the characteristic qualities of Ganga water?

a) Tanu only
b) Sheeta only
c) Both A and B
d) Pichhila

6. Which type of Ksheera (milk) is indicated for the management of Vata–Pitta disorders?

a) Go Ksheera
b) Aja Ksheera
c) Ushtra Ksheera
d) Gardabha Ksheera

7. According to Vagbhata, what are the primary Rasa and Virya of Dadhi (curd)?

a) Madhura Rasa & Sheeta Virya

b) Amla Rasa & Ushna Virya
c) Amla Rasa & Sheeta Virya
d) Madhura Rasa & Ushna Virya

8. Which type of Takra (buttermilk) aggravates the Doshas?

a) Takra with butter completely removed

b) Takra with half of the butter removed
c) Takra with full butter retained
d) Both A and B

9. Which of the following is NOT an indication for Ghrita (ghee)?

a) Kshata Ksheena
b) Vata-Pitta disorders
c) Agni Deepana
d) Amajirna

Aragvadhiya Adhyaya

10. According to Acharya Charaka, how many combinations of Lepa are described?
a) 10
b) 600
c) 6
d) 100

11. Which of the following Lepas is prepared using Takra (buttermilk)?

a) Udarashoola Nashaka Lepa

b) Kushtadi Lepa
c) Both A and B
d) None of the above

12. Which of the following is NOT included among Daha-Shamaka Lepas?

a) Padma
b) Vetra
c) Utpala
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13. Which type of Dravya is described in the Aragvadhiya Adhyaya?

a) Antah Parimarjana Dravya

b) Bahya Parimarjana Dravya
c) Chikitsa Parimarjana Dravya
d) All of the above

14. The use of Gopitta (cow's bile) is indicated in the management of which disease?

a) Kushta Roga
b) Apasmara Roga
c) Shwasa Roga
d) Netra Roga

15. Which of the following is NOT the correct match between Lepa and its therapeutic indication?

a) Rasanjanadi Lepa – Kushta Roga

b) Koladi Lepa – Vata disorders & Devadaru
c) Shirashoola Nashaka Lepa – Headache and Tandra
d) Shirashoola Nashaka Lepa – Headache and Hridroga

Dinacharya (A.H. Chapter 2)

Q1. According to Acharya Vagbhata, what is the recommended duration and season for
performing Vyayama (exercise)?

A. Full strength (Pūrṇaśakti) during Vasanta Ṛtu

B. Half strength (Ardhaśakti) during Vasanta Ṛtu
C. Half strength (Ardhaśakti) during Grīṣma Ṛtu
D. Full strength (Pūrṇaśakti) during Śarada Ṛtu

Q3. Dantadhāvana (brushing the teeth) is contraindicated in:

A. Ajīrṇa (indigestion)
B. After Vamana (therapeutic emesis)
C. Śvāsa (dyspnoea)
D. All of the above

Q4. According to Aṣṭāṅga Hṛdaya, Truṣṇā (thirst), Kṣaya (emaciation), Pratamaka, Raktapitta,
Śrama (fatigue), Klama (exhaustion), etc., may occur due to:

A. Atiyoga of Vyāyāma (excessive exercise)

B. Vyāyāma (exercise)
C. Ati Snāna (excessive bathing)
D. Snāna (bathing)

Q5. Abhyanga (oil massage) is contraindicated in:

A. Kapha disorders
B. Immediately after Śodhana therapy
C. Ajīrṇa (indigestion)
D. All of the above

Q7. Which type of Snāna (bath) strengthens the lower part of the body (Adhaḥkāya)?
A. Śīta Jala Snāna (cold water bath)
B. Uṣṇa Jala Snāna (hot water bath)
C. Śītoṣṇa Snāna (lukewarm bath)
D. All of the above

Q8. The statement "Cakṣuṣyam Ayuṣyam..." indicates that which doṣa is especially reduced by
Snāna?

A. Rakta
B. Kapha
C. Pitta
D. Vāta

Q9. The principal ingredients of Rasāñjana are:

A. Dāruharidrā
B. Agaru
C. Both A and B
D. None of the above

Ritucharya (A.H. Chapter 3)

Q3. Abhyanga (oil massage) and Mūrdhataila (head oil application) are especially recommended
during:

A. Vasanta
B. Grīṣma
C. Śarada
D. Hemanta

Q4. Hamsodaka (water exposed to sunlight during the day and moonlight at night) is speci cally
recommended during:

A. Vasanta
B. Grīṣma
C. Śarada
D. Hemanta

Q5. The period characterized by the cooling and nourishing in uence of nature is known as:

A. Ādāna Kāla
B. Visarga Kāla
C. Ṛtu Sandhi
D. Hemanta

Q6. During which Ṛtu should one avoid river water, daytime sleep, exposure to sunlight, and
beverages prepared with our?

A. Varṣā
B. Hemanta
C. Vasanta
D. Śarada
Q7. In which Ṛtu is the use of bright garments, sandalwood paste, pearls, and lotus garlands
recommended?

A. Grīṣma
B. Śiśira
C. Hemanta
D. Śarada
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recommended

A. Hemanta and Varṣā

B. Grīṣma and Varṣā
C. Śarada and Hemanta
D. Vasanta and Grīṣma

Q9. Among the seasons of Dakṣiṇāyana (Visarga Kāla), Varṣā Ṛtu is characterized by:

A. Tīkṣṇāgni
B. Mandāgni
C. Madhyāgni
D. Unchanged Agni

1. According to Chakrapani Ayurveda

Dipika Pramohaka is best interpreted as:
A. Fainting (Murchha)
B. Delusion (Moha)
C. Diminished sensory perception
D. Anger (Krodha)
Answer: C. Diminished sensory perception

2. Which of the following drugs is

considered the best for expelling Doshas
originating from Kapha Sthana
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A. Ikshvaku
B. Madanaphala
C. Danti
D. Trivrit
Answer: B. Madanaphala
3.
Vitis vinifera Linn. (Draksha) is primarily
used in which of the following
Panchakarma procedures?
A. Vamana
B. Virechana ✅
C. Nasya
D. Basti
Answer: B. Virechana

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for the management of:
A. Vitiated Pitta
B. Vitiated Kapha
C. Vitiated Vata
D. Rakta Dushti
Answer: C. Vitiated Vata

5. Panchakarma may be performed

without prior Snehana and Swedana
in patients suffering from:
A. Pittaja Vyadhi
B. Vataja Vyadhi
C. Kaphaja Vyadhi
D. Sannipataja Vyadhi
Answer: C. Kaphaja Vyadhi

6. Which of the followingViryas

is considered the principal (Pradhana) Virya
of Aushadha Dravyas?
A. Ushna Virya
B. Manda Virya
C. Tikshna Virya
D. Sheeta Virya
Answer: C

7. A person suffering from

constipation (Vibandha)
should consume which of the following
yavagu?
A. Grahi
B. Bhedini
C. Rechaka
D. Snehaniya
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