Ayurveda Ayurveda MCQ 4 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which Panchakarma procedure is specifically indicated for Kapha disorders and involves therapeutic emesis?
- Virechana
- Basti
- Vamana (Correct answer)
- Nasya
Correct answer: Vamana
Vamana (therapeutic vomiting) is the Panchakarma procedure of choice for Kapha disorders, expelling excess Kapha from the upper body.
Question 2: The Ayurvedic formulation 'Triphala' is a combination of which three fruits?
- Amalaki, Bibhitaki, Haritaki (Correct answer)
- Ashwagandha, Shatavari, Guduchi
- Brahmi, Shankhpushpi, Jatamansi
- Tulsi, Neem, Guduchi
Correct answer: Amalaki, Bibhitaki, Haritaki
Triphala consists of Amalaki (Emblica officinalis), Bibhitaki (Terminalia bellirica), and Haritaki (Terminalia chebula), three fruits balancing all doshas.
Question 3: In Ayurveda, 'Vikriti' refers to which condition?
- Natural constitution at birth
- Current imbalanced state of doshas (Correct answer)
- The state of perfect health
- The process of tissue formation
Correct answer: Current imbalanced state of doshas
Vikriti refers to the current or altered state of doshic balance, representing deviation from one's natural Prakriti constitution.
Question 4: Which of the following best describes the Ayurvedic concept of 'Sattvic' diet?
- High-protein, meat-based diet
- Pure, fresh, plant-based foods that promote clarity of mind (Correct answer)
- Spicy, stimulating foods to increase energy
- Cold, raw foods to reduce body heat
Correct answer: Pure, fresh, plant-based foods that promote clarity of mind
A Sattvic diet consists of fresh, pure, light, and plant-based foods believed to promote mental clarity, harmony, and spiritual awareness.
Question 5: According to Ayurveda, which subdosha of Pitta governs vision and transformation of sensory perceptions?
- Pachaka Pitta
- Ranjaka Pitta
- Alochaka Pitta (Correct answer)
- Bhrajaka Pitta
Correct answer: Alochaka Pitta
Alochaka Pitta resides in the eyes and governs visual perception and the processing of light and sensory images.
Question 6: The Ayurvedic term 'Srotas' refers to which anatomical concept?
- Vital points on the body surface
- Channels or pathways in the body (Correct answer)
- Waste products of metabolism
- Layers of the skin
Correct answer: Channels or pathways in the body
Srotas are the channels or pathways through which substances flow in the body, including gross channels like blood vessels and subtle energy channels.
Question 7: Which Ayurvedic dietary guideline recommends adjusting food intake based on one's geographic location and climate?
- Ritu Charya
- Desha Satmya (Correct answer)
- Kala Pramana
- Ahara Vidhi
Correct answer: Desha Satmya
Desha Satmya refers to the adaptation of diet and lifestyle based on one's geographic region and its predominant environmental qualities.
Ayurveda Ayurveda MCQ 4
Which Panchakarma procedure is specifically indicated for Kapha disorders and involves therapeutic emesis?