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  1. Ayurveda defines mind as:

A. A flow of thought.

b. An instrument of prāṇa.
c. The cause of existence.
d. A function of chitta or buddhi.

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A. A flow of thought.

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  1. Meditation helps to:

A. Stop the flow of thought.
B. Identify happiness from unhappiness.
C. Unite the enclosed mind with the universal mind.
D. Break the movement of thought within the enclosed mind.

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C. Unite the enclosed mind with the universal mind.

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  1. According to Ayurveda, the function of ahamkāra is:

A. Separation.
B. Destruction.
C. Identification.
D. Fragmentation.

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B. Destruction.

D. Fragmentation

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  1. Vibhu or the universal mind is:

A. A river of thought.
B. The enclosed mind.
C. Grounded and complete.
D. In a state of conflict or chaos.

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B. The enclosed mind.

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  1. Mind creates the goal which is the function of:

A. Ātma and ahamkāra.
B. Buddhi, smṛti and manas.
C. Destroying the constant flow of thought.
D. Separating the enclosed mind from the universal mind.

A

B. Buddhi, smṛti and manas.

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  1. The instrument of knowing is:

A. Ahamkāra.
B. Antahkarana.
C. Ātma and prāṇa.
D. Buddhi and chitta.

A

B. Antahkarana.

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  1. The ātma sits within the innermost core as:

A. A silent witness.
B. An inquirer, decider and goal-setter
C. A discriminator between good and bad.
D. A barrier between the anu and vibhu mind.

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A. A silent witness.

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  1. The phenomenon which takes the impressions and creates feelings is:

A. Manas.
B. Buddhi.
C. Purusha.
D. Ahamkāra.

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A. Manas

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  1. Buddhi is composed of which of the following parts:

A. Dhi, dhruti and smṛti.
B. Ātma, buddhi and chitta.
C. Ātma, prāṇa and manas.
D. Purusha, buddhi and ahamkāra.

A

A. Dhi, dhruti and smṛti.

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  1. The part of the intellect which thinks or rationalises is:

A. Dhi.
B. Smṛti.
C. Dhruti.
D. Ahamkāra.

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A. Dhi.

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1.	Physiologically, ahamkāra, chitta and buddhi are responsible for:
A.	Perception.
B.	Awareness.
C.	Erythrogenesis.
D.	Consciousness.
A

A. Perception.

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  1. Hereditary memory is stored by:

A. Ātma.
B. Smṛti.
C. Mahat.
D. Ahamkāra.

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B. Smṛti.

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  1. The power of restraint and the power of will is:

A. Dhruti.
B. Manas.
C. Purusha.
Ahamkāra

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A. Dhruti.

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  1. The closest evolute from purusha is:

A. Ātma.
B. Buddhi.
C. Prakṛuti.
D. Ahamkāra.

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B. Buddhi

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  1. Performing actions without using the discrimination of buddhi is known as:

A. Chitta vṛtti.
B. Saṁskāras.
C. Antahkarana.
D. Prajñāparādha.

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D. Prajñāparādha.

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  1. The conductor of information from the sense organs to the brain is:

A. Prāṇa vāyu.
B. Majjā dhātu.
C. Sādhaka pitta.
D. Tarpaka kapha.

A

B. Majjā dhātu.

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1.	Which philosophy considers the mind as a causative substance and indestructive:
A.	Yoga.
B.	Nyāya.
C.	Sānkhya.
D.	Vaiśeṣika.
A

D. Vaiśeṣika.

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  1. The model for the structural aspect of the mind is provided by:

A. Yoga philosophy.
B. Sānkhya philosophy.
C. Vedanta philosophy.
D. Vaiśeṣika philosophy.

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D. Vaiśeṣika philosophy.

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  1. The tanmatras and mahābhūtas are the creation of:

A. Rajas.
B. Sattva.
C. Tamas.
D. Manas.

A

C. Tamas.

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  1. According to some Ayurvedic scholars, the mind manifests in which month of gestation:

A. 1st month.
B. 2nd month.
C. 3rd month.
D. 4th month.

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C. 3rd month

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  1. Manas vikṛuti are expressed through:

A. Genetic deformities.
B. Altered structural patterns.
C. Vitiation of the three doshas.
D. Behaviour and emotional patterns.

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D. Behaviour and emotional patterns.

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  1. Sattvic qualities are expressed by which of the following personality types:

A. Ṛṣi, Yama, Varuṇa, Kubera.
B. Cakra, Āsura, Kubera, Picasa.
C. Yama, Gañdharva, Preta, Pratuda.
D. Rakshasa, Preta, Kubera, Gañdharva.

A

A. Ṛṣi, Yama, Varuṇa, Kubera.

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  1. Among the Sattvic archetypes, one who is brave, patient, and pure in body and mind relates to:

A. Yama.
B. Varuṇa.
C. Kubera.
D. Brahman.

A

D. Brahman.

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  1. Among the Sattvic archetypes, one who is fond of dancing and singing, and instrumental music relates to:

A. Ṛṣi.
B. Yama.
C. Kubera.
D. Gandharva.

A

D. Gandharva

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  1. Among the Rajasic archetypes, one who is excessively fond of eating and drinking relates to:

A. Preta.
B. Daitya.
C. Pratuda.
D. Rakshasa.

A

B. Daitya.

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  1. Among the Rajasic archetypes, one who is incapable of bearing any kind of humiliation relates to:

A. Naga.
B. Preta.
C. Picasa.
D. Rakshasa.

A

D. Rakshasa.

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  1. Among the Tamasic archetypes, one who is timid and foolish and who is easily allured by food relates to:

A. Preta.
B. Matsya.
C. Vriksha.
D. Vilastha.

A

B. Matsya.

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  1. Food which hot, spicy, and fermented are considered to be:

A. Sattvic.
B. Rajasic.
C. Tamasic.
D. Rajasic and tamasic.

A

B. Rajasic.

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  1. The mirror through which we see all our thoughts, feelings and emotions is:

A. Diet.
B. Life style
C. Job stresses
D. Relationships

A

D. Relationships

30
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  1. The response of memory acting on the present challenges are:

A. Emotions.
B. Stressors.
C. Relationships.
D. Responsibilities.

A

A. Emotions.

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  1. Violence, anger, hate and manipulation are the characteristics of the vikruti of:

A. Rajas.
B. Sattva.
C. Tamas.
D. Buddhi.

32
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  1. That which dwells within the city of the senses is:

A. Ātma.
B. Manas.
C. Buddhi.
D. Purusha.

A

D. Purusha.

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  1. Mechanical energy refers to:

A. Āp.
B. Vayu.
C. Tejas.
D. Pṛthvī.

A

D. Pṛthvī.

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  1. The discriminative faculty of the intellect is:

A. Rajas.
B. Sattva.
C. Tamas.
D. Buddhi.

A

D. Buddhi.

35
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  1. The individual consciousness is:

A. Chitta.
B. Prāṇa.
C. Buddhi.
D. Ahañkāra.

A

A. Chitta.

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  1. Which of the following are responsible for all functions of the body:

A. Chitta and ahamkāra.
B. Dhi, smruti and purusha.
C. Chitta, mahat and buddhi.
D. Ātma, purusha and buddhi.

A

C. Chitta, mahat and buddh

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  1. The bridge between the body and consciousness is:

A. Prāṇa.
B. Manas.
C. Indriya.
D. Ahamkāra.

A

A. Prāṇa.

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  1. The outer expression of the soul is:

A. Attention.
B. Awareness.
C. Consciousness.
D. Neurophysiology.

A

A. Attention

39
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  1. Perception that has no division between the observer, observed and observation is:

A. Meditation.
B. Awareness.
C. Enlightenment.
D. Consciousness.

A

A. Meditation

40
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  1. Structured meditation leads to:

A. Enlightenment.
B. A mechanical mind.
C. Awareness and joy.
D. Clarity of perception.

A

B. A mechanical mind.

41
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  1. All conscious thinking originates in:

A. Ātma.
B. Chitta.
C. Buddhi.
D. Purusha.

A

B. Chitta.

42
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  1. Eating, drinking and relationships are:

A. Ātmīka bonds.
B. Karmic bonds.
C. Doṣhic bonds.
Cosmic bonds

A

B. Karmic bonds.

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  1. The accumulative sub-consciousness experience of all our actions is called:

A. Sañchit.
B. Kriyaman.
C. Prārabdha.
Manittya karma

A

A. Sañchit.

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  1. Unresolved emotions when suppressed becomes:

A. Sañchit.
B. Prārabdha.
C. Nittya karana.
D. Prajñāparādha.

A

B. Prārabdha.

45
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  1. Which is the principle of structure and stability:

A. Vāta.
B. Pitta.
C. Rakta.
D. Kapha.

46
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  1. The deha prakṛuti is determined:

A. At the time of birth.
B. At the time of conception.
C. By the past-life experiences
D. By the diet and life-style of the mother.

A

B. At the time of conception.

47
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  1. The sheath (kosha) of wisdom is known as:

A. Jñanamaya kosha.
B. Prāṇamaya kosha.
C. Vijñānamaya kosha.
D. Anandamaya kosha.

A

C. Vijñānamaya kosha.

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  1. The right and left hemisphere of the brain is divided by the:

A. Ida nāḍi.
B. Piñgalā nāḍi.
C. Suṣumnā nāḍi.
D. Sahasrara chakra.

A

C. Suṣumnā nāḍi

49
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  1. The film on which the experience is recorded is the:

A. Prāṇa vāyu.
B. Antahkarana.
C. Sādhaka pitta.
D. Tarpaka kapha.

A

D. Tarpaka kapha

50
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  1. The liquid that flows through the nerves and helps brain function is:

A. Prāna vata.
B. Sādhaka pitta.
C. Arochaka pitta.
D. Tarpaka kapha.

A

D. Tarpaka kapha.

51
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  1. The wheels of whirling energy fields in the body are known as:

A. Naḍīs.
B. Prāṇa.
C. Marmas.
D. Chakras.

A

D. Chakras.

52
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  1. The chakra that relates to the digestive system is:

A. Anja.
B. Anāhata.
C. Manipura.
D. Muladhara.

A

A. Manipura.

53
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  1. The throat chakra is known as:

A. Anāhata.
B. Visuddha.
C. Sahasrara.
D. Svadusthana.

A

B. Visuddha

54
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  1. The inner pathway or channels of transport in the body are known as:

A. Naḍīs.
B. Srotas.
C. Chakras.
D. Marmas.

A

B. Srotas.

55
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  1. Which of the following is a srotas found only in the females:

A. Prāṇavaha srotas.
B. Śukravaha srotas.
C. Stanyavaha srotas.
D. Udakavaha srotas.

A

C. Stanyavaha srotas.

56
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  1. The root of manovahā srotas is:

A. Head.
B. Brain.
C. Heart.
D. Nerves.

57
Q
  1. Suśruta defines marmas as:

A. Points of defence in the body.
B. Vital energy points used in surgery.
C. A conglomeration of anatomical structures.
D. Structures which show irregular pulsations.

A

C. A conglomeration of anatomical structures.

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1.	The number of marma points in the body are: 
A. 64.
B.  107.
C.  204.
D.  360.
59
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1.	The total number of marma points related to vascular structures are:
 A. 11.
B.  20.
C.  27.
D.  41.
60
Q
  1. Which type of marma points are fatal when punctured:

A. Rujākara.
B. Vaikalyakara.
C. Viśalyaghna.
D. Sādhya prāṇahara.

A

D. Sādhya prāṇahara

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