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1
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Ayurveda is complete science of life - T/F

A

True

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2
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How many words is Ayurveda made up of?

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Two

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3
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Swastha means _______.

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Health

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4
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I am a part of nature - T/F

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True

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5
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Panch Mahabhoot means ______.

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The five basic elements of body

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6
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What are the things that need to be done for long life?

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Dharma, Artha, Kama, Sadhanam

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7
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A healthy life comes from ______ Vedas.

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4

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8
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There are ____ kinds of sanskara in Hinduism.

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16

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9
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The origin of Ayurveda traces back to ____ years ago.

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5000

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10
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The evidence paper (spread of Ayurveda) was published in ____.

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London

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11
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Ashtang Ayurveda means ______ parts.

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Eight

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12
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The creator of the universe is ______.

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Brahma

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13
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Who went to Indra?

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Acharya Bharadwaj

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14
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The school of surgery was developed by _____.

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Devodas Dhanwantari

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15
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Ayurveda has two schools - T/F

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True

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16
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What are the medical myths?

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Preservation of dead body

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17
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How did discussion take place in ancient times?

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By students asking questions and gurus answering them.

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18
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We will have to work incorporational/collaboration with other systems of medicine to cure disease - T/F

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True

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19
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The nature of centred medicine is ______.

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Ayurveda

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20
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Panch karma means _________.

A

Five types of treatment

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21
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The most celebrated book of Ayurveda today is _______.

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Charaka Samhita

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22
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Vagbhatta has written _______.

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Ashtanga Hridayam

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23
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Charaka Samhita depends on Samkhya philosophy - T/F

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True

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24
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_____ book is easier to understand.

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Ashtanga Hridayam Samhita

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25
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According to ancient Indian philosophy, the universe is composed of _______ elements. (Pancha Bhutas)

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Five - Prithvi (earth), jal (water), Teja (fire), vayu (air), and Akash (space).

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26
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In disequilibrium state, we can see a _______.

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Diseased body

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27
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Our body is made up of five basic elements - T/F

A

True

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28
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The earth is made up of ____ elements.

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Five

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29
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If the earth element undergoes imbalance, it causes _______.

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Bone-related disease

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30
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Bhutas and mahabhutas are two different things. - T/F

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True

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31
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Every material is created of _________.

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Pancha Mabhutas

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32
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_______ has the highest proportion in the composition of the body.

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Water

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33
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Ether/Akash element represents _______ (in the body).

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Body channels, pores, and empty spaces in the body.

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34
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Air/Vayu represents _______.

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The gaseous form of matter

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35
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The _______ provides energy to our body.

A

Agni/Fire

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36
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The water represents ______ state of the body.

A

Liquid

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37
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The earth is represented as gaseous form of matter. - T/F

A

False

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38
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Our body represents the whole nature. - T/F

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True

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39
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Cosmic intelligence _____ the cosmic egoism.

A

raises

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40
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The fire element can cause liquidification whenever it is needed. - T/F

A

True

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41
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_____ is embedded within us.

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Micro Nature

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42
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What does the term Ayurveda mean?

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The science of life

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43
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Which ancient civilization is Ayurveda believed to have originated from?

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Indian

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44
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Ayurveda categorizes individuals into how many body types?

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4

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45
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What are the three doshas in Ayurveda?

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Vata, Pitta, Kapha

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46
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According to Ayurveda, which dosha is associated with the elements of air and space?

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Vata

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47
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Which dosha is responsible for maintaining digestion and metabolism in the body?

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Pitta

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48
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Ayurveda places a strong emphasis on which aspect of life?

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Meditation and mindfulness, Exercise and fitness, and Diet and nutrition

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49
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What are the primary treatment modalities used in Ayurveda?

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Herbs and herbal remedies, Yoga and breathing exercises, and Massage and bodywork

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50
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Which of the following is not one of the Panchmahabhoota?

Agni (Fire)
Pani (Water)
Prithvi (Earth)
Vaat Dosha

A

Vaat dosha

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51
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What is the Ayurvedic practice of cleansing and detoxification called?

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Panchakarma

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52
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Vata dosha is often referred to as the “King of the Doshas” due to its commanding influence on bodily functions. - T/F

A

True

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53
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______ is primarily responsible for the upward movement of energy in the body.

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Udana Vata

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54
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Vyana Vata is responsible for the overall circulation of blood, nutrients, and energy throughout the body. - T/F

A

True

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55
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The qualities of Vata are cold, light, dry, rough, subtle, and mobile. - T/F

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True

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56
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Ayurveda is Traditional medicine of India. - T/F

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True.

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57
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Doshas are made up of _______. (as our bodies)

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Same elements

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58
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The tri doshas are the key functional components of the body. - T/F

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True

59
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If Doshas are in the state of unbalance, they will destroy the body. - T/F

A

True

60
Q

Pitta Dosha is formed with _______________.

A

Fire and Water

61
Q

The state of equilibrium among doshas is responsible for the maintenance of __________.

A

Health

62
Q

Which Dosha is important among the three Doshas?

A

Vata

63
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Pitta Dosha resides in ________________.

A

Sweat and blood (both)

64
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Vata is responsible for ___________.

A

Transportation, communication, and movement.

65
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Vata Dosha regulates the movement of other doshas. - T/F

A

True

66
Q

Pitta Dosha is reponsible for _____________.

A

Transformation, metabolism, and digestion.

67
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Kapha Dosha is responsible for _________.

A

Structure, cohesion, binding, lubrication and immune activities

68
Q

Qualities of Pitta Dosha Include _____________.

(Tick all appropriate options)

A

Moving and flowing
Heat and warmth
Slightly oily

69
Q

Vata Dosha controls all the activities in the human body. - T/F

A

True

70
Q

Utsāha (Sanskrit: उत्साह) means __________.

A

Enthusiasm

71
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Functions of Pitta Dosha include _________________.

A

Absorption
Digestion
Body temperature
Assimilation

72
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During adulthood, ___________ dosha is pre-dominent.

A

Pitta

73
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Locations of Kapha Dosha include _____________.

A

Thorax, pancreas, mouth and kidneys

74
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Vata is reponsible for all type of the body movements. - T/F

A

True

75
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Child birth is a Pitta dosha function. - T/F

A

False

76
Q

The normal psychological functions of vata dosha include __________.

A

Creativity, Inspiration, Enthusiasm (among others)

77
Q

If the cold quality increases, it causes excessive heat in the body. - T/F

A

False

78
Q

If Vata will increase, there will be loss in sensory function as Vata controls sensory functions - T/F

A

True

79
Q

Giddiness and Hiccups are the diseases of Vata dosha. - T/F

A

True

80
Q

Impairement in body functions is the increased affect of Vata. - T/F

A

False

81
Q

Producing heat in the body is called ___________.

A

Pitta

82
Q

Pitta is the representative of the sun in the body. - T/F

A

True

83
Q

The normal psychological functions of Pitta Dosh include __________.

A

Exhilaration, valor, cheerfulness

84
Q

Decreased Pitta in the body causes excessive thirst and hunger. - T/F

A

False

85
Q

Increased Pitta can cause burning of ___________

A

Eyes and feet

86
Q

When Pitta decreases, It causes many diseases without symptoms. - T/F

A

False

87
Q

Kapha has its origin and gets its nuture from _________ element.

A

Water

88
Q

The balanced functions of kapha physical include ____________. (Tick all suitable options)

A

Lubricated joints, heaviness, potency, wound healing, strength, stability of the body

89
Q

Kapha has _________ Types.

A

Five

90
Q

The increased Kapha causes excessive ____________. (Tick all the applicable options)

A

Sleep, oiliness, mucus, sweat.

91
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Decreased effects of kapha in physical include __________.

A

Cramps, debility, giddiness

92
Q

Eating on the run aggravates Vata. - T/F

A

True

93
Q

Excessive rest and sleep decreases Kapha. - T/F

A

False

94
Q

Honey is good for ___________.

A

Kapha

95
Q

Which of the following doshas is associated with the elements of air and ether?

A

Vata

96
Q

Which dosha is responsible for governing metabolic activities in the body?

A

Pitta

97
Q

Which dosha is responsible for providing structure and stability to the body?

A

Kapha

98
Q

Which of the following doshas is associated with the elements of fire and water?

A

Pitta

99
Q

Which dosha is associated with the qualities of lightness, dryness, and cold?

A

Vata

100
Q

Imbalance in which dosha is associated with excessive sweating and body odor?

A

Pitta

101
Q

Which dosha is responsible for providing lubrication and moisture to the body?

A

Kapha

102
Q

Which of the following doshas is associated with the qualities of heat, intensity, and transformation?

A

Pitta

103
Q

Which dosha is responsible for the smooth functioning of the nervous system?

A

Vata

104
Q

Imbalance in which dosha is associated with indigestion, acidity, and heartburn?

A

Pitta

105
Q

Which dosha is responsible for providing immunity and resistance against diseases?f

A

Kapha

106
Q

Which of the following doshas is associated with the qualities of heaviness, coldness, and stability?

A

Kapha

107
Q

Imbalance in which dosha is associated with restlessness, anxiety, and insomnia?

A

Vata

108
Q

Which dosha is responsible for the proper functioning of the digestive system?

A

Pitta

109
Q

Which of the following doshas is associated with the qualities of oiliness, heaviness, and slowness?

A

Kapha

110
Q

Imbalance in which dosha is associated with congestion, excess mucus, and respiratory problems?

A

Kapha

111
Q

Which dosha is responsible for maintaining hormonal balance in the body?

A

Pitta

112
Q

Which of the following doshas is associated with the qualities of movement, coldness, and dryness?

A

Vata

113
Q

Imbalance in which dosha is associated with inflammation, skin rashes, and allergies?

A

Pitta

114
Q

Which dosha is responsible for providing nourishment and energy to the body?

A

Kapha

115
Q

Which of the following doshas is associated with the qualities of sharpness, intensity, and acidity?

A

Pitta

116
Q

Imbalance in which dosha is associated with water retention, weight gain, and sluggishness?

A

Kapha

117
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Which dosha is responsible for the coordination of all bodily functions?

A

Vata

118
Q

Which of the following doshas is associated with the qualities of lightness, heat, and roughness?

A

Pitta

119
Q

Imbalance in which dosha is associated with joint pain, stiffness, and arthritis?

A

Vata

120
Q

No two individual can be exactly same except twins. - T/F

A

False

121
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Prakruthi does not deal with life style. - T/F

A

False

122
Q

Spicy and bitter taste decrease Kapha Dosha. - T/F

A

True

123
Q

By taking suggested precautions for a specific Prakriti, One can prevent diseases. - T/F

A

True

124
Q

Agni appears in the body as ___________.

A

Fire

125
Q

Prakriti means _________ creation.

A

First

126
Q

Kruthi means __________.

A

Creation

127
Q

According to Ayurveda, there are _______ tastes.

A

Six

128
Q

A person with certain Prakriti has a certain type of digestive fire. - T/F

A

True

129
Q

By taking suggested precautions for a specific Prakriti, One can prevent diseases. - T/F

A

True

130
Q

At the time of Conception, the condition of uterus influences the formation of _________.

A

Prakruthi

131
Q

In the last four hours of the day, the __________ dosha is in predominance state.

A

Vata

132
Q

The state of mind of a pregnant women influences the Prakriti. - T/F

A

True

133
Q

The age of the parents at the time of conception has no impact on the formation of Prakruthi. - T/F

A

False

134
Q

Vata Dosha act as ___________.

A

Sensor, controller, divider

135
Q

Due to Shita quality of Vata, the person will be cold intolerant. - T/F

A

True

136
Q

A person with Kapha Prakriti has dry skin. - T/F

A

False

137
Q

There are _______ possible types of Prakruthi.

A

Seven

138
Q

In the old age, _______ dosha is dominant.

A

Vata

139
Q

All Americans have Kapha Prakriti. - T/F

A

False

140
Q

Sleeping during day-time increases _______ dosha in the body.

A

Kapha

141
Q

In Ayurveda, Disease is defined in terms of imbalance between tridoshas. - T/F

A

True

142
Q

In the rainy season, _________ dosha is aggravated.

A

Vata

143
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