AP Ayurvedic Diagnostics & Assessment 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which term describes the concept of improperly digested matter that becomes a toxic substance in Ayurveda?
- Ojas
- Ama (Correct answer)
- Tejas
- Prana
Correct answer: Ama
Ama refers to undigested, toxic residue formed from incomplete digestion, considered a root cause of many diseases.
Question 2: In Rogi Pariksha (patient examination), Dashavidha Pariksha examines how many factors?
- Seven
- Eight
- Ten (Correct answer)
- Twelve
Correct answer: Ten
Dashavidha Pariksha is a ten-fold examination of the patient including Prakriti, Vikriti, Sara, Samhanana, and others.
Question 3: A patient with Sama Pitta condition would most likely present with:
- High digestive fire with clear metabolic byproducts
- Pitta combined with Ama causing blocked channels (Correct answer)
- Pure Pitta aggravation without toxic residue
- Pitta depletion with cold extremities
Correct answer: Pitta combined with Ama causing blocked channels
Sama Pitta refers to Pitta dosha combined with Ama (toxic residue), resulting in blocked channels and inflammatory conditions with toxicity.
Question 4: Which Ayurvedic concept describes the unique constitutional makeup determined at conception?
- Vikriti
- Prakriti (Correct answer)
- Agni
- Dhatu
Correct answer: Prakriti
Prakriti is the inherent constitution established at conception, determining an individual's physical and mental tendencies throughout life.
Question 5: In Shabda Pariksha (sound examination), which finding indicates Vata imbalance?
- Gurgling, low-pitched bowel sounds
- Absence of bowel sounds
- High-pitched, hyperactive bowel sounds (Correct answer)
- Regular, moderate bowel sounds
Correct answer: High-pitched, hyperactive bowel sounds
High-pitched, irregular, or hyperactive bowel sounds indicate Vata disturbance in the colon, the primary seat of Vata.
Question 6: The Ayurvedic concept of 'Sara' in examination refers to:
- The strength of digestive fire
- The quality and excellence of bodily tissues (Correct answer)
- The channel system integrity
- The mental constitution
Correct answer: The quality and excellence of bodily tissues
Sara refers to the quality, purity, and excellence of the seven dhatus (tissues), assessed to determine the patient's overall vitality.
Question 7: Which dosha governs the Rasa and Rakta dhatus and is responsible for transformation and metabolism?
- Vata
- Pitta (Correct answer)
- Kapha
- Prana Vata
Correct answer: Pitta
Pitta dosha governs transformation and metabolism, with Ranjaka Pitta specifically responsible for transforming Rasa into Rakta (blood).
AP Ayurvedic Diagnostics & Assessment 3
Which term describes the concept of improperly digested matter that becomes a toxic substance in Ayurveda?