AP Doshas & Constitutional Assessment 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which dosha is primarily responsible for all movement and nervous system activity in the body?
- Pitta
- Kapha
- Vata (Correct answer)
- Ojas
Correct answer: Vata
Vata dosha governs all movement, including nerve impulses, circulation, and musculoskeletal motion.
Question 2: A client presents with oily skin, strong appetite, sharp intellect, and tendency toward inflammation. Which prakriti does this most suggest?
- Vata-Kapha
- Pitta-dominant (Correct answer)
- Kapha-dominant
- Vata-dominant
Correct answer: Pitta-dominant
Oily skin, strong digestion, sharp mind, and inflammatory tendencies are hallmark Pitta characteristics.
Question 3: The subdosha Prana Vata is primarily located in which region of the body?
- Colon
- Small intestine
- Head and chest (Correct answer)
- Liver
Correct answer: Head and chest
Prana Vata resides in the head and chest, governing inhalation, sensory perception, and mental functions.
Question 4: Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Kapha prakriti?
- Large body frame
- Slow digestion
- Dry and rough skin (Correct answer)
- Calm temperament
Correct answer: Dry and rough skin
Dry and rough skin is a Vata quality; Kapha individuals typically have smooth, moist, oily skin.
Question 5: In Ayurvedic assessment, 'Sara' refers to which aspect of constitutional evaluation?
- Body weight
- Tissue quality or excellence (Correct answer)
- Mental constitution
- Digestive strength
Correct answer: Tissue quality or excellence
Sara assesses the quality and excellence of the seven dhatus (tissues), indicating overall constitutional strength.
Question 6: A Vata-Kapha individual experiences cold, damp weather. Which dosha is most likely to become aggravated?
- Pitta
- Vata only
- Kapha only
- Both Vata and Kapha (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Both Vata and Kapha
Cold aggravates Vata and damp aggravates Kapha, so cold-damp conditions can simultaneously increase both doshas in a Vata-Kapha constitution.
Question 7: Which pulse quality is classically associated with Pitta dosha during nadi pariksha?
- Slow and heavy like a swan
- Irregular and light like a snake
- Sharp and jumping like a frog (Correct answer)
- Deep and steady like an elephant
Correct answer: Sharp and jumping like a frog
Pitta pulse is described as sharp and jumping, often compared to the movement of a frog.
AP Doshas & Constitutional Assessment 2
Which dosha is primarily responsible for all movement and nervous system activity in the body?