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Fundamental Principles of ayurveda Flashcards

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Q 
Detailed  ayurvedic texts were written during the period:
A. Before the first century.
B. Between the first and third century.
C. Between the fifth and sixth century.
D. Of the spread of Buddhism in India.
A

C. Between the fifth and sixth century.

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The major emphasis of  ayurveda is on:
A. Prevention of disease.
B. Creation of the universe.
C. Detoxification of the body.
D. The spiritual influence of imbalances.
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A. Prevention of disease.

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According to ayurveda, life is defined as the conjunction of:
A. Body, mind, soul and spirit.
B. Body, senses, mind and spirit.
C. Physical and planetary influences.
D. Sperm, ovum and the Universal Consciousness

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B. Body, senses, mind and spirit.

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Which of the following, is a major approach in the prevention and treatment of disease:
A. Diet and lifestyle interventions.
B. Yoga, meditation and pranayama.
C. Pañcakarma or detoxification of soul.
D. Herbo-mineral medicines or rasa aushadi.

A

A. Diet and lifestyle interventions.

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Every healing system has a basic foundation in:
A. Science.
B. Philosophy.
C. Devine knowledge.
D. Meta-physical sciences.
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B. Philosophy.

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By many ancient scholars,  ayurveda is considered to be an upaveda of:
A. Ṛgveda.
B. Yajurveda.
C. Sāmaveda.
D. Atharvaveda.
A

D. Atharvaveda.

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7. According to  ayurveda, our genetic blue-print is known as:
A. Prakṛti.
B. Sāṅkhya.
C. Paramātma.
D. Universal consciousness.
A

A. Prakṛti.

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According to  ayurveda, nature is permeated by:
A. Disease.
B. Experience.
C. Intelligence.
D. Natural laws.
A

A. Disease.

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The first level of existence in the visible universe is:
A.  atman.
B. The ego principle.
C. Matter and objects.
D. Information and energy.
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C. Matter and objects.

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According to our ancient sages, ‘buddhi’ is:
A. The originator of life.
B. The creator of the universe.
C. The key to attaining moksha.
D. Our core source of intelligence.
A

D. Our core source of intelligence

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The eight main branches of Ayurveda are:

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Kaya Chikitsa : General Medicine.
Bala Chikitsa : Obstetrics, Gynecology & Pediatrics.
Graha Chikitsa : Psychiatry.
Shalakya Tantra : ENT and Ophthalmology.
Shalya Tantra : Surgery.
Agada Tantra / Visha Chikitsa : Toxicology.
Jara / Rasayana Tantra : Geriatrics

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11. The two central doctrines of  ayurveda which broadly related to structure and function are:
A. Manas and śārira.
B. Pañcabhūta and tridoṣa.
C. Tridoṣa and sapta dhātus.
D. Shad darṣana and tridoṣa.
A

B. Pañcabhūta and tridoṣa.

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The propounder of ayurveda was:
A. Brahma.
B. Caraka.
C. Suśruta.
D. Dhanwantarie.
A

A. Brahma.

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The five elements are

A 
Earth (Bhumi),prithvi
Water (Jal),
Air (Vayu),
Fire (Agni),
Space (Akasha).
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Mythologically, Indra learned the science of ayurveda from:
A. Brahma.
B. Dhanwantarie.
C. Aśvin Kumaras.
D. Dakṣa Prajāpati.
A

C. Aśvin Kumaras.

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Indra, the king of Gods, taught  ayurveda to:
A. Caraka.
B. Suśruta.
C. Bharadvāja.
D. Dhanwantarie.
A

Bharadvāja.

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According to mythology, during which yuga (era) did diseases start to manifest:
A. During the kaliyuga.
B. At the close of first yuga.
C. At the end of the last yuga.
D. Between the third and fourth yuga
A

B. At the close of first yuga satya

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The four objects of human life are:
A.  kāśa, vayu, tejas and āp.
B. Vata, pitta, kapha and dhātus.
C.  tma, maṇas, indriya and śārira.
D. Dharma, artha, kama and moksha.
A

D. Dharma, artha, kama and moksha.

soul/wealth/fulfilment of desire/moska

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The three branches of ayurveda, as grasped by sage Bharadvāja are:
A. Vata, pitta and kapha.
B. Body, mind and spirit.
C. Mahad, buddhi and ahaṁkar.
D. Causes, symptoms and treatment.
A

A. Vata, pitta and kapha.

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8. The preceptor of Agniveśa was:
A. Atreya.
B. Brahma.
C. Dhanwantarie.
D. Bharadvāja.
A

D. Bharadvāja.

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Although  ayurveda began as an oral tradition, the first person to write a text on  ayurveda was:
A. Caraka.
B. Suśruta.
C. Agniveśa.
D. Dhanwantarie.
A

C. Agniveśa.

22
Q 
The work of Agniveśa on ayurveda was redacted by:
A. Caraka.
B. Suśruta.
C. Vāgbhaṭa.
D. Bharadvāja.
A

A. Caraka.

23
Q 
Dhanwantarie was the preceptor of:
A.  treya.
B. Caraka.
C. Suśruta.
D. Vāgbhaṭa.
A

C. Suśruta.

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Q 
Suśruta Saṁhitā is the earliest known text on Ayurvedic:
A. Surgery.
B. Medicine.
C. Pathology.
D. Pharmacology.
A

A. Surgery.

25
Q 
Who is considered as the first God of ayurveda:
A. Indra.
B.  atreya.
C. Punarvasu.
D. Dhanwantarie.
A

D. Dhanwantarie.

26
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Who is considered to be the founder of Kāyacikitsā:
A.  atreya.
B. Caraka.
C. Suśruta.
D. Dhanwantarie.
A

Kāyacikitsā: inner medicine

A.  atreya.

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26. Which of the following ayurveda texts was written first:
A. Caraka Saṁhitā.
B. Suśruta Saṁhitā.
C. Aṣṭāṅga Hṛdayam.
D. Aṣṭāṅga Saṁgraha.
A

A. Caraka Saṁhitā.

BCE (Before Common Era) and BC (Before Christ) mean the same thing- previous to year 1 CE (Common Era). This is the same as the year AD 1 (Anno Domini); the latter means “in the year of the lord,” often translated as “in the year of our lord.”

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The three major classics (Bhrutriya) of ayurveda are:
A. Caraka Saṁhitā, Suśruta Saṁhitā and Bhavaprakasha.
B. Caraka Saṁhitā, Suśruta Saṁhitā and Aṣṭāṅga Hṛdayam.
C. Aṣṭāṅga Saṁgraha, Aṣṭāṅga Hṛdayam and Caraka Saṁhitā.
D. Sārṅgadhara Saṁhitā, Caraka Saṁhitā and Madhava Nidānam

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The Great Three Classics of Ayurveda consist of Charaka Samhita, Sushruta Samhita, and Ashtanga Hridayam Sangraha.

29
Q 
The original author of Caraka Saṁhitā was:
A. atreya.
B. Caraka.
C. Agniveśa.
D. Dhanwantarie.
A

. Agniveśa

30
Q 
In about 15th century BC, which group of people made important contributions to the development of science and technology in India:
A. Aryans.
B. Chinese.
C. Brahmins.
D. Egyptians.
A

A. Aryans.

31
Q 
Agnivesa is the disciple of:
A. Indra.
B. Caraka.
C. Bharadvāja.
D. Dhanwantharie
A

C. Bharadvāja.

32
Q 
Which of the following branch of the Vedas yogic rituals and sacrifices for purifying the mind:
A. Ṛgveda.
B. Yajurveda.
C. Sāmaveda.
D. Atharvaveda.
A

B. Yajurveda.

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32. Most of the Tantric medicine have their root in which branch of the Vedas:
A. Ṛgveda.
B. Yajurveda.
C. Sāmaveda.
D. Atharvaveda.
A

D. Atharvaveda.

A. Ṛgveda. hymns
B. Yajurveda. sacrificial
C. Sāmaveda.priest chants
D. Atharvaveda. magical chants

34
Q 
33. According to mythology, who were the physicians of the gods:
A. Indra.
B. Aśvin twins.
C. Dhanwantarie.
D. Dakṣa Prajāpati.
A

B. Aśvin twins.

35
Q 
34. Caraka was supposed to have flourished during the period of:
A. 300 to 400 BC.
B. 350 to 450 AD.
C. 500 to 600 AD.
D. First century AD.
A

A. 300 to 400 BC.

36
Q 
The medieval period was known for the:
A. Decline of ayurveda.
B. Compilation of  ayurvedic texts.
C. Original contribution of  ayurvedic texts.
D. Promotion and spread of ayurveda
A

B. Compilation of  ayurvedic texts.

37
Q 
Rasa Śastra or iatrochemistry first came to being during the:
A. Vedic period.
B. Medieval period.
C. Pre-Vedic period.
D. Renaissance period.
A

B. Medieval period.

38
Q 
ayurveda gained its highest achievement during the period of:
A. Asoka.
B. Moguls.
C. Dhanwantarie.
D. British reign in India.
A

A. Asoka.

39
Q 
The teachings of Rishi Bharadvāja was collected in a treatise called:
A. Agniveśa tantra.
B. Caraka Saṁhitā.
C. Kāṣyapa Saṁhitā.
D. Aṣṭāṅga Saṁgraha.
A

B. Caraka Saṁhitā.

40
Q 
39. The main text of the Dhanwantarie School of  ayurveda is:
A. Bhavaprakasa.
B. Bhela Saṁhitā.
C. Suśruta Saṁhitā.
D. Kāṣyapa Saṁhitā.
A

C. Suśruta Saṁhitā.

41
Q 
Who is considered to be the ‘Father’ of Rasa śastra:
A.  atreya.
B. Caraka.
C. Agniveśa.
D. Nāgārjuna.
A

D. Nāgārjuna.

42
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41. Who is the author of Aṣṭāṅga Saṁgraha:
A. Madhava.
B. Vāgbhaṭa.
C. Bhava Mishra.
D. Sārṅgadhara.
A

B. Vāgbhaṭa

43
Q 
The text that is considered to be the best for the study of Ayurvedic diagnosis and pathology is:
A. Bhela Saṁhitā.
B. Bhavaprakasha.
C. Kāṣyapa Saṁhitā.
D. Madhava Nidānam.
A

D. Madhava Nidānam.

44
Q
  1. The ‘laghu traya’ or lesser triard of  yurvedic texts are:
    A. Agniveśa Tantra, Bhela Saṁhitā and Harita Saṁhitā.
    B. Aṣṭāṅga Hṛdayam, Aṣṭāṅga Saṁgraha and Bhela Saṁhitā.
    C. Agniveśa Tantra, Caraka Saṁhitā and Sārṅgadhara Saṁhitā.
    D. Bhavaprakasa, Madhava Nidānam and Sārṅgadhara Saṁhitā.
A

D The Śāraṅgadhara Saṁhitā, Mādhava Nidana and Bhavaprakāśa are regarded as the Laghu Traya or the Lesser Triad.

45
Q 
44. During which philosophical period did  ayurveda spread to south-east Asian countries:
A. Jainism.
B. Hinduism.
C. Buddhism.
D. Christianity.
A

C. Buddhism.

46
Q 
Under whose patronage did  ayurveda flourish in Sri Lanka:
A. King Asoka.
B. Lord Buddha.
C. King Buddhadāsa.
D. Lord Dhanwantarie.
A

C. King Buddhadāsa.

337-365AD

47
Q 
46. The decline of ayurveda in India began after the invasion by:
A. British.
B. Greeks.
C. Moguls.
D. Portuguese.
A

A. British.

48
Q 
47. The system of Unāni/Tibb medicine was introduced to India by the:
A. Arabs.
B. Greeks.
C. Persians.
D. Portuguese.
A

A. Arabs.

49
Q 
48. Syphilis or ‘Firingi roga’ was first introduced into  yurveda after the invasion of India by the:
A. Arabs.
B. British.
C. Persians.
D. Portuguese.
A

B. British.

50
Q 
49. The first Ayurveda University in India that was established in 1955 was at:
A. Pune.
B. Jaipur.
C. Varanasi.
D. Jamnagar.
A

B. Jaipur.

51
Q 
50. The first ayurveda College under the patronage of the Sri Lanka government was established in:
A. 1915.
B. 1925.
C. 1950.
D. 1962.
A

C. 1950.

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