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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
Kayachikitsa | Shalakya Tantra |
Dravyaguna Vigyan | Panchakarma |
Rachana Sharir | Shalya Tantra |
Prasuti Tantra | Rog Nidan |
Kriya Sharir | Agad Tantra |
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