Ayurveda Doshas and Constitution 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which subdosha of Vata is responsible for the downward movement of urine, feces, flatus, and the fetus during delivery?
- Prana Vata
- Udana Vata
- Samana Vata
- Apana Vata (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Apana Vata
Apana Vata governs all downward and outward movements in the lower body — including elimination of feces, urine, menstrual blood, and the fetus during childbirth.
Question 2: The subdosha of Pitta that governs digestion and metabolism in the small intestine is called:
- Sadhaka Pitta
- Alochaka Pitta
- Pachaka Pitta (Correct answer)
- Bhrajaka Pitta
Correct answer: Pachaka Pitta
Pachaka Pitta is located in the small intestine and stomach and is responsible for digesting food, separating nutrients from waste, and supporting all other Pitta subdoshas.
Question 3: Which Kapha subdosha is located in the joints and provides lubrication to maintain smooth movement?
- Kledaka Kapha
- Avalambaka Kapha
- Tarpaka Kapha
- Shleshaka Kapha (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Shleshaka Kapha
Shleshaka Kapha is located in all joints and provides lubrication, maintaining smooth articulation and preventing wear; its deficiency leads to joint dryness and pain.
Question 4: A person with predominantly Pitta Prakriti would typically exhibit which physical characteristics?
- Thin frame, dry skin, irregular digestion
- Medium build, reddish complexion, strong digestion, warm body temperature (Correct answer)
- Heavy frame, smooth skin, slow digestion
- Small frame, cold hands and feet, variable appetite
Correct answer: Medium build, reddish complexion, strong digestion, warm body temperature
Pitta types typically have a medium build, reddish or copper complexion, strong digestion, warm body temperature, and tendency toward inflammation.
Question 5: According to Ayurveda, what is the primary seat (main location) of Kapha dosha in the body?
- Large intestine
- Liver and gallbladder
- Chest and stomach (Correct answer)
- Brain and spinal cord
Correct answer: Chest and stomach
The chest and stomach are considered the primary seat of Kapha dosha; this is why excess Kapha often manifests as mucus accumulation in the lungs and slowness of digestion.
Question 6: What is the Ayurvedic term for the seven body tissues that are sequentially nourished and produced through the digestive process?
- Srotasa
- Malas
- Dhatus (Correct answer)
- Ojas
Correct answer: Dhatus
Dhatus are the seven body tissues — Rasa (plasma), Rakta (blood), Mamsa (muscle), Meda (fat), Asthi (bone), Majja (marrow), and Shukra (reproductive tissue) — nourished sequentially from digested food.
Ayurveda Doshas and Constitution 2
Which subdosha of Vata is responsible for the downward movement of urine, feces, flatus, and the fetus during delivery?