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1. Which one of the following groups of Rasas is a Pitta Samaka?
(1) Kashaya, Tikta, Madhura
(2) Tikta, Madhura, Katu
(3) Madhura, Katu, Lavana
(4) Katu, Amla, Kasaya

2. ‘Deshakala vayomanapaka viryarasadisu’ has been stated in relation to which one of the following?
(1) Yukti
(2) Samkhya — Samyoga
(3) Samyoga — Vibhaga
(4) Paratva— Aparatva

3. Which statement is correct?
(1) Amla vipaka is pittavardhaka, Sristavinmutra
(2) Guru vipaka is pittavardhaka, Sristavinmutra
(3) Amla vipaka is vata pittavardhaka, Badhavinmutra
(4) Laghu vipaka is shlesmavardhaka, Badhavinmutra

4. Which one of the following originated the concept of ‘Vichitra Pratyayarabdha’?
(1) Charaka – Samhita
(2) Sushruta — Samhita
(3) Ashtanga — Hirdaya
(4) Bhavaprakasha

5. According to Sushruta, ‘Anjanadi gana’ is used for –
(1) Antardaha & Raktapitta
(2) Mukha roga
(3) Udara roga
(4) Netra roga

6. Which one of the following is mentioned in Madhur Skandha of Charaka Samhita – Vimana sthana?
(1) Chandan
(2) Ashwagandha
(3) Priyangu
(4) Patha

7. According to ‘Videha Nimi’, number of Rasa Is –
(1) 5
(2) 6
(3) 7
(4) 4

8. According to Acharya Sushruta, which of the following is best among Tikta Rasa Aahar dravya?
(1) Vartaka
(2) Karkotaka
(3) Karvellaka
(4) Dhanyaka

9. According to Sushruta, ‘brimhana bala vardhana’ is –
(1) Valli Panchamula
(2) Laghu Panchamula
(3) Mahat Panchamula
(4) Kantaka Panchamula

10. According to Sushnata, ‘Garakrimihara’ is –
(1) Lakshadi gana
(2) Utpaladi gana
(3) Mustadi gana
(4) Trapvadi gana

11. What is the basis of the name ‘Chitratandula’?
(1) On the basis of Lanchhana
(2) On the basis of Upama
(3) On the basis of Virya
(4) On the basis of Prapti sthana

12. According to Raja Nighantu, ‘Netrari’ is the synonym of –
(1) Arka
(2) Snuhi
(3) Rajika
(4) Daruharidra

13. As per Sodhala Nighantu, ‘Shophaghnee’ is the synonym of –
(1) Lajjalu
(2) Mamsi
(3) Shalaparni
(4) Nirgundi

14. According to Madanpal Nighantu, which one is not included in ‘sarvakshar’?
(1) Palasha
(2) Arka
(3) Mokshaka
(4) Yava

15. Synonyms like ‘Subhangkarni’, ‘Babhru’ and ‘Kalyani’ are described for which plant in Vedic Literature?
(1) Shalmahi
(2) Sarvatobhadra
(3) Nyagrodha
(4) Shankhapushpi

16. ‘Yuktarasaa’ is the synonym of which of the following Dravya?
(1) Rasna
(2) Shatavan
(3) Amra
(4) Amalaki

17. Bhavaprakasha Nighantu mentioned ‘Tintidifalam’ as synonym of which Dravya?
(1) Erand
(2) Jayapal
(3) Vidang
(4) Raktika

18. What is meant by ‘Panchabhringam’?
(1) Devadali, Shami, Bhringaraj, Nirgundi, Sanapushpi
(2) Devadali, Shami, Bhringaraj, Brahati, Kantakan
(3) Shalaparmi, Prisniparni, Bhringaraj, Nirgundi, Sanapushpi
(4) Shalaparni, Prisniparni, Bhringaraj, Brahati, Kantakari

19. What is the synonym of ‘Vishala’?
(1) Mahishakshi
(2) Kubcrakshi
(3) Mrigakshi
(4) Akshiki

20. According to Charaka Samhita, what is the best time for collection of Ksheer for medicinal purpose?
(1) Hemant Ritu
(2) Basant Ritu
(3) Varsha Ritu
(4) Sharad Ritu

21. According to Sushruta Samhita, which of the following type of land is of Shyama or Krishna varna and is covered with gross trees?
(1) Jaleeya Bhumi
(2) Parthiv Bhumi
(3) Agneya Bhumi
(4) Vayavya Bhumi

22. As per Acharya Charaka, where is the ‘Bheshaja Pariksha Vidhi’ described?
(1) Vimana Sthana Chapter – 8
(2) Vimana Sthana Chapter – 6
(3) Vimana Sthana Chapter – 4
(4) Vimana Sthana Chapter – 2

23. At what time the urine of animals should be collected?
(1) After digestion of meal
(2) Just after meal
(3) During the meal
(4) No relation with meal

24. According to AFI, dose of “Karpurasava” is-
(1) 1 to 5 drops
(2) 10 to 15 drops
(3) 5 to 10 drops
(4) 15 to 20 drops

25. According to Sharangadhara, ‘Manth Kalpana’ is which type of Kalpana?
(1) Phanta
(2) Kwatha
(3) Hima
(4) Yavagu

26. What is the Anupan of Narayan Churna for treatment of Vata-vyadhi?
(1) Badar Kwatha
(2) Hot water
(3) Curd
(4) Prasanna

27. What is the therapeutic dose of vacha for inducing vamana?
(1) 125 mg – 500 mg
(2) 1 gm-2 gm
(3) 3 gm- 6 gm
(4) 5 gm-10 gm

28. What is the dose of ‘Asava’ according to Sharangadhara?
(1) 4 Pala
(2) 3 Pala
(3) 2 Pala
(4) 1 Pala

29. Intake of cold water just after snehapana, comes under which type of Virudha?
(1) Parihar Virudha
(2) Upachara Virudha
(3) Samyog Virudha
(4) Vidhi Virudha

30. Which of the following is adulterated in “Yashtimadhu’?
(1) Roots of Glycyrrhiza uralensis
(2) Roots of Mucuna pruriens
(3) Roots of Abrus precatorius
(4) (1) and (3) both

31. Which one of the following drug is not purified with the help of Godugdha?
(1) Guna
(2) Dhattur
(3) Bhallatak
(4) Jayapala

32. Which of the following is not included in the treatment of Viruddha Aharajanya Vyadhi?
(1) Vamana
(2) Virechana
(3) Basti
(4) Shamana

33. For discovery of which alkaloid, Professor Youyou Tu of China was awarded Nobel Prize in Medicine/Physiology in the year 2015?
(1) Vincristine
(2) Taxol
(3) Piperine
(4) Artemisinin

34. Which one is the most suitable place for cultivation of Chirayta?
(1) Rajasthan
(2) Sikkim
(3) Chhattisgarh
(4) Kerala

35. Volumes of ‘Quality Standards of Indian Medicinal plants’ are published by –
(1) ICMR
(2) CCRAS
(3) CSIR
(4) FRLHT

36. What is API reference standard of Apamarga Water Extract?
(1) Rosmarinic acid
(2) Ursolic acid
(3) Oleanolic acid
(4) Catechin

37. Which of the following ksheer is ‘vrishya’ as per Bhavaprakasha Nighantu?
(1) Aja Ksheer
(2) Vadava Ksheer
(3) Hastini Ksheer
(4) Nari Ksheer

38. ‘Citrus medica Linn’ is considered under which varga by Bhavaprakasha?
(1) Amradi Varga
(2) Haritakyadi Varga
(3) Guduchyadi Varga
(4) Shaka Varga

39. As per API, the dosage of ‘Bhallataka’ in kshirpak form is –
(1) 1.5 gm
(2) 1 gm
(3) 1.2 gm
(4) 2 gm

40. Which test is not suitable for identification of Alkaloid in plants?
(1) Dragendroff’s test
(2) Benedict’s test
(3) Mayer’s test
(4) Hager’s test

41. According to Bhavaprakasha Nighantu, in Jirnajwara and Agnimandya pippali should be taken along with –
(1) Madhu
(2) Guda
(3) Sharkara
(4) Ghrit

42. According to Bhavaprakasha Nighantu, Tikta rasa 1s found in which part of ‘Rason’?
(1) Naal
(2) Mool
(3) Beej
(4) Patra

43. Tail varna ‘Madhu’ is-
(1) Bhramara
(2) Makshika
(3) Kshoudra
(4) Pouttika

44. ‘Sovarchal Lavana’ is included in which varga by Bhavaprakasha Nighantu?
(1) Karpuradi Varga
(2) Hantakyadi varga
(3) Uprasa Varga
(4) Lavana Varga

45. What does the term ‘Vara’ stands for?
(1) Amra, Amrataka, Lakuca
(2) Shunthi, Pippali, Pippalimula
(3) Shunthi, Pippali, Marica
(4) Amalaki, Vibhitaki , Haritaki

46. What is the action of ‘Amrita’ type Haritaki?
(1) Vrana ropana
(2) Shodhana
(3) Sarva roga hara
(4) Chakshushya

47. ‘Puga’ is described in which varga by Bhavmishra?
(1) Amradi Phala Varga
(2) Vataadi Varga
(3) Hantakyadi Varga
(4) Guduchyadi Varga

48. What is the Latin name of ‘Paravatapadi’?
(1) Celastrus Paniculatus
(2) Sarcostemma brevistigma
(3) Cleome Monophylla
(4) Erythrina Indica

49. What drug is called ‘Sweet Flag’ in English language?
(1) Madhuka
(2) Kushmanda
(3) Vacha
(4) Mansrohini

50. According to API, which part of ‘Sahachara’ is used?
(1) Leaf
(2) Seed
(3) Rhizome
(4) Whole Plant

51. “Jware tu satatam pathyam koshthashudhikaram param” belongs to –
(1) Katuki
(2) Draksha
(3) Aragvadha
(4) Amalaki

52. According to Bhavaprakasha Nighantu, “Visheshad Garbhakanm” is stated for –
(1) Sweta Kantakan
(2) Sweta Shigru
(3) Nila Kantakari
(4) Sweta Arka