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1. Which of the following is the primary function of Prana Vayu?
o A) Digestion of food
o B) Movement of respiratory system
o C) Circulation of blood
o D) Excretion of waste
Answer: B) Movement of respiratory system
2. Which Dosha is predominantly responsible for metabolic activities?
o A) Vata
o B) Pitta
o C) Kapha
o D) Rakta
Answer: B) Pitta
3. What is the chief location of Kapha Dosha according to Ayurveda?
o A) Stomach
o B) Heart
o C) Liver
o D) Brain
Answer: A) Stomach
4. Which of the following Gunas is NOT associated with Vata Dosha?
o A) Laghu
o B) Ruksha
o C) Snigdha
o D) Chala
Answer: C) Snigdha
5. What is the meaning of the term ‘Ojas’ in Ayurveda?
o A) Essence of digestion
o B) Immune energy
o C) Waste product
o D) Bodily humor
Answer: B) Immune energy
6. How many types of Agni are described in Ayurveda?
o A) One
o B) Two
o C) Three
o D) Thirteen
Answer: D) Thirteen
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7. Which of the following is NOT a Mala?

o A) Purisha
o B) Mutra
o C) Rakta
o D) Sweda
Answer: C) Rakta
8. In Ayurveda, which type of Srotas is responsible for the transportation
of Prana?
o A) Raktavaha Srotas
o B) Pranavaha Srotas
o C) Annavaha Srotas
o D) Mutravaha Srotas
Answer: B) Pranavaha Srotas
9. What is the meaning of the term ‘Kriya Shareera’?
o A) Structure of the body
o B) Physiology of the body
o C) Anatomy of the body
o D) Pathology of the body
Answer: B) Physiology of the body
10.Which type of Dhatu is responsible for providing lubrication in the
body?
o A) Rasa Dhatu
o B) Rakta Dhatu
o C) Meda Dhatu
o D) Shukra Dhatu
Answer: A) Rasa Dhatu

Dosha Physiology

11.Which Dosha governs all movements in the body?

o A) Vata
o B) Pitta
o C) Kapha
o D) Rakta
Answer: A) Vata
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12.What is the main function of Pitta Dosha?

o A) Strength
o B) Digestion and metabolism
o C) Lubrication
o D) Circulation
Answer: B) Digestion and metabolism
13.Kapha Dosha primarily represents which of the following qualities?
o A) Hot and light
o B) Cold and heavy
o C) Dry and mobile
o D) Sharp and penetrating
Answer: B) Cold and heavy

14.Which Dosha is primarily associated with excretion?

o A) Vata
o B) Pitta
o C) Kapha
o D) Rasa
Answer: A) Vata
15.Which of the following is NOT a subtype of Pitta?
o A) Pachaka
o B) Ranjaka
o C) Bhrajaka
o D) Sadhaka
Answer: C) Sadhaka
16.Which subtype of Vata is located in the pelvic region?
o A) Udana Vayu
o B) Vyana Vayu
o C) Apana Vayu
o D) Samana Vayu
Answer: C) Apana Vayu
17.The qualities ‘Snigdha’ and ‘Guru’ are specific to which Dosha?
o A) Vata
o B) Pitta
o C) Kapha
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oD) None of the above

Answer: C) Kapha
18.In the context of Ayurveda, what does ‘Drava Guna’ signify?
o A) Hot nature
o B) Liquid nature
o C) Stability
o D) Mobility
Answer: B) Liquid nature
19.Which Dosha governs emotions like anger and courage?
o A) Vata
o B) Pitta
o C) Kapha
o D) Rasa
Answer: B) Pitta
20.What is the meaning of ‘Sthira’ in Kapha Dosha?
o A) Mobility
o B) Stability
o C) Lightness
o D) Dryness
Answer: B) Stability

Dhatu Physiology

21.How many Dhatus are described in Ayurveda?

o A) Three
o B) Seven
o C) Five
o D) Ten
Answer: B) Seven
22.Which Dhatu is responsible for nourishment?
o A) Rasa Dhatu
o B) Rakta Dhatu
o C) Mamsa Dhatu
o D) Shukra Dhatu
Answer: A) Rasa Dhatu
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23.Which Dhatu plays a role in immunity and vigor?

o A) Rakta Dhatu
o B) Mamsa Dhatu
o C) Shukra Dhatu
o D) Ojas
Answer: D) Ojas
24.Which Dhatu is associated with blood formation?
o A) Meda
o B) Rasa
o C) Rakta
o D) Asthi
Answer: C) Rakta
25.Asthi Dhatu provides support to the body in the form of which
structure?
o A) Ligaments
o B) Muscles
o C) Bones
o D) Blood vessels
Answer: C) Bones
26.Meda Dhatu is primarily responsible for which function?
o A) Lubrication
o B) Circulation
o C) Providing nourishment to muscles
o D) Energy storage
Answer: D) Energy storage
27.What is the Mala (waste product) of Rakta Dhatu?
o A) Sweda
o B) Mutra
o C) Purisha
o D) Hair
Answer: A) Sweda
28.Which Dhatu is involved in reproductive functions?
o A) Asthi
o B) Meda
o C) Shukra
o D) Rasa
Answer: C) Shukra
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29.Which Dhatu directly contributes to the formation of Ojas?

o A) Mamsa
o B) Rakta
o C) Shukra
o D) Asthi
Answer: C) Shukra
30.Which of the following qualities is associated with Rakta Dhatu?
o A) Cold and stable
o B) Hot and mobile
o C) Dry and light
o D) Heavy and sharp
Answer: B) Hot and mobile

Agni and Mala Physiology

31.Jatharagni is primarily located in which organ?

o A) Liver
o B) Small intestine
o C) Stomach
o D) Colon
Answer: C) Stomach
32.The waste product of digestion in the large intestine is known as?
o A) Mutra
o B) Sweda
o C) Purisha
o D) Rakta
Answer: C) Purisha
33.How many Bhutagnis are described in Ayurveda?
o A) Five
o B) Three
o C) Seven
o D) Ten
Answer: A) Five
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34.Which Mala is produced as a byproduct of metabolism in the urinary

system?
o A) Sweda
o B) Purisha
o C) Mutra
o D) Rasa
Answer: C) Mutra
35.Which is the primary Agni responsible for digestion and assimilation?
o A) Jatharagni
o B) Bhutagni
o C) Dhatwagni
o D) None of the above
Answer: A) Jatharagni

Srotas Physiology

36.What are Srotas in Ayurveda?

o A) Nerves
o B) Pathways of circulation
o C) Bone tissues
o D) Muscles
Answer: B) Pathways of circulation
37.Which Srotas is responsible for carrying nutrients?
o A) Raktavaha Srotas
o B) Annavaha Srotas
o C) Rasavaha Srotas
o D) Mutravaha Srotas
Answer: C) Rasavaha Srotas
38.What is the main function of Mutravaha Srotas?
o A) Digestion
o B) Excretion of sweat
o C) Excretion of urine
o D) Circulation of blood
Answer: C) Excretion of urine
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39.Which Srotas carries waste products to the excretory organs?

o A) Swedavaha Srotas
o B) Mutravaha Srotas
o C) Purishavaha Srotas
o D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above

Agni (Digestive Fire) and Its Functions

40.Which type of Agni is responsible for tissue metabolism?

o A) Jatharagni
o B) Dhatwagni
o C) Bhutagni
o D) Panchagni
Answer: B) Dhatwagni
41.What is the primary function of Bhutagni?
o A) Digestion of food
o B) Assimilation of nutrients
o C) Metabolism of elements
o D) Formation of Ojas
Answer: C) Metabolism of elements
42.What happens when Jatharagni is in a Vishama (irregular) state?
o A) Loss of appetite
o B) Excess hunger
o C) Indigestion and irregular metabolism
o D) Excessive sweating
Answer: C) Indigestion and irregular metabolism
43.The term ‘Tikshna Agni’ refers to which of the following?
o A) Slow digestion
o B) Hyperactive digestion
o C) Weak digestive fire
o D) Balanced digestion
Answer: B) Hyperactive digestion
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44.Which of the following is a symptom of Manda Agni?

o A) Excess thirst
o B) Slow digestion
o C) Frequent hunger
o D) Excessive heat in the body
Answer: B) Slow digestion

Tridosha Theory in Detail

45.Which Guna is common to both Pitta and Kapha Doshas?

o A) Guru
o B) Snigdha
o C) Laghu
o D) Ruksha
Answer: B) Snigdha

46.Vata Dosha predominantly controls which of the following?

o A) Growth and nourishment
o B) Circulation and movements
o C) Digestion and metabolism
o D) Waste elimination
Answer: B) Circulation and movements
47.What is the chief location of Pitta Dosha?
o A) Stomach
o B) Liver and small intestine
o C) Colon
o D) Lungs
Answer: B) Liver and small intestine
48.Which of the following qualities does NOT belong to Pitta Dosha?
o A) Hot
o B) Light
o C) Oily
o D) Stable
Answer: D) Stable
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49.Kapha Dosha primarily governs which function?

o A) Nourishment and lubrication
o B) Movement and circulation
o C) Digestion and absorption
o D) Immune responses
Answer: A) Nourishment and lubrication
50.Which type of Pitta governs the intellect and emotional responses?
o A) Pachaka
o B) Bhrajaka
o C) Sadhaka
o D) Ranjaka
Answer: C) Sadhaka
51.What is the primary function of Udana Vayu?
o A) Excretion
o B) Speech and energy circulation
o C) Digestion
o D) Respiration
Answer: B) Speech and energy circulation
52.Which subtype of Kapha is located in the chest?
o A) Avalambaka
o B) Kledaka
o C) Bodhaka
o D) Shleshaka
Answer: A) Avalambaka
53.Which Dosha increases during the rainy season?
o A) Vata
o B) Pitta
o C) Kapha
o D) Rakta
Answer: A) Vata
54.Which Guna is common to Vata and Pitta Doshas?
o A) Ruksha
o B) Laghu
o C) Guru
o D) Snigdha
Answer: B) Laghu
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Srotas and Channels of Circulation

55.How many Srotas are described in Ayurveda?

o A) 7
o B) 10
o C) 13
o D) Unlimited
Answer: C) 13
56.Raktavaha Srotas is responsible for carrying which substance?
o A) Nutrients
o B) Blood
o C) Urine
o D) Waste materials
Answer: B) Blood
57.Which of the following Srotas is NOT involved in waste excretion?
o A) Swedavaha
o B) Mutravaha
o C) Purishavaha
o D) Annavaha
Answer: D) Annavaha
58.What is the primary function of Pranavaha Srotas?
o A) Circulation of blood
o B) Transportation of nutrients
o C) Transporting air and oxygen
o D) Lubrication of joints
Answer: C) Transporting air and oxygen

59.Which Srotas is related to the female reproductive system?

o A) Mutravaha Srotas
o B) Annavaha Srotas
o C) Artavavaha Srotas
o D) Rasavaha Srotas
Answer: C) Artavavaha Srotas
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60.How many layers (Avarta) are described in the skin (Tvacha) according
to Ayurveda?
o A) 3
o B) 5
o C) 6
o D) 7
Answer: D) 7

Clinical Physiology and Concepts

61.Which of the following leads to imbalance in Vata Dosha?

o A) Overeating
o B) Excess physical activity
o C) Excess oil consumption
o D) Sleeping during the day
Answer: B) Excess physical activity
62.What is the meaning of ‘Samprapti’ in Ayurveda?
o A) Pathogenesis
o B) Treatment
o C) Diagnosis
o D) Prevention
Answer: A) Pathogenesis
63.What is the term used for physiological balance in Ayurveda?
o A) Roganashana
o B) Swasthya
o C) Prakruti
o D) Vikruti
Answer: B) Swasthya
64.The concept of Shat Kriyakala refers to?
o A) Stages of digestion
o B) Pathological stages of disease formation
o C) Steps of diagnosis
o D) Types of Agni
Answer: B) Pathological stages of disease formation
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65.Which Dosha imbalance causes dryness in the body?

o A) Kapha
o B) Pitta
o C) Vata
o D) Rakta
Answer: C) Vata

Ojas and Immunity

66.What is Ojas primarily responsible for in the body?

o A) Lubrication
o B) Digestion
o C) Strength and immunity
o D) Movement
Answer: C) Strength and immunity
67.How many types of Ojas are described in Ayurveda?
o A) One
o B) Two
o C) Three
o D) Four
Answer: B) Two
68.Para Ojas is located in which organ?
o A) Brain
o B) Heart
o C) Liver
o D) Kidneys
Answer: B) Heart
69.Which Dosha is primarily responsible for the deterioration of Ojas
when imbalanced?
o A) Vata
o B) Pitta
o C) Kapha
o D) None of the above
Answer: B) Pitta
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70.What is the main characteristic of Ojas in a healthy person?

o A) Heat and dryness
o B) Stability and vitality
o C) Roughness and mobility
o D) Weakness and fatigue
Answer: B) Stability and vitality

Upadhatus and Malas

71.What is the Upadhatu of Rakta Dhatu?

o A) Sweda
o B) Hair
o C) Kandara and Sira
o D) Purisha
Answer: C) Kandara and Sira
72.Which of the following is NOT considered a Mala in Ayurveda?
o A) Mutra
o B) Purisha
o C) Sweda
o D) Ojas
Answer: D) Ojas
73.Which Mala is derived from Meda Dhatu?
o A) Hair
o B) Sweda
o C) Nails
o D) Stool
Answer: B) Sweda
74.The primary Mala excreted through the urinary system is?
o A) Purisha
o B) Mutra
o C) Sweda
o D) None of the above
Answer: B) Mutra
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75.Which Upadhatu is associated with the formation of Stanya (breast

milk) and Artava (menstrual blood)?
o A) Rasa Dhatu
o B) Rakta Dhatu
o C) Meda Dhatu
o D) Mamsa Dhatu
Answer: A) Rasa Dhatu
76.Which Dhatu is associated with the production of hair and nails as
Upadhatus?
o A) Meda Dhatu
o B) Mamsa Dhatu
o C) Asthi Dhatu
o D) Shukra Dhatu
Answer: C) Asthi Dhatu

Shat Kriyakala (Six Stages of Disease)

77.Which stage in Shat Kriyakala refers to the localization of the disease?

o A) Sanchaya
o B) Prakopa
o C) Sthana Samshraya
o D) Vyakti
Answer: C) Sthana Samshraya
78.At which stage of Shat Kriyakala does clinical manifestation become
evident?
o A) Prasara
o B) Sthana Samshraya
o C) Vyakti
o D) Bheda
Answer: C) Vyakti
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79.What does ‘Bheda’ in Shat Kriyakala signify?

o A) Diagnosis
o B) Differentiation of diseases
o C) Balancing Doshas
o D) Initial accumulation of Doshas
Answer: B) Differentiation of diseases
80.What happens during the Prakopa stage of Shat Kriyakala?
o A) Doshas remain stable
o B) Doshas start aggravating
o C) Doshas get expelled from the body
o D) Doshas localize in a specific tissue
Answer: B) Doshas start aggravating
81.Sanchaya, the first stage of Shat Kriyakala, corresponds to which
condition?
o A) Disease fully manifests
o B) Initial accumulation of Doshas
o C) Doshas spread to other tissues
o D) Toxins are expelled
Answer: B) Initial accumulation of Doshas

Prakruti and Vikruti

82.Prakruti is determined at which stage of life?

o A) Childhood
o B) Birth
o C) Adulthood
o D) Old age
Answer: B) Birth

83.Which factor primarily influences Prakruti formation?

o A) Diet of the mother
o B) State of Doshas during conception
o C) Postnatal environment
o D) Sleep pattern of the fetus
Answer: B) State of Doshas during conception
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84.Which Dosha combination leads to a ‘Kapha-Pitta’ Prakruti?

o A) Stability and sharpness
o B) Mobility and heat
o C) Lubrication and coolness
o D) Lightness and dryness
Answer: A) Stability and sharpness
85.What is Vikruti?
o A) Natural constitution of a person
o B) State of imbalance in the body
o C) Immune strength of the body
o D) Mental state of the person
Answer: B) State of imbalance in the body

Miscellaneous

86.Which of the following describes a ‘Sattvic’ personality?

o A) Anger and aggression
o B) Calmness and self-discipline
o C) Greed and possessiveness
o D) Laziness and indulgence
Answer: B) Calmness and self-discipline
87.Tamasic individuals exhibit which qualities?
o A) Alertness and decisiveness
o B) Fearlessness and energy
o C) Laziness and ignorance
o D) Compassion and kindness
Answer: C) Laziness and ignorance
88.Rajas predominates in which type of personality?
o A) Balanced and calm
o B) Aggressive and restless
o C) Creative and patient
o D) Stable and nurturing
Answer: B) Aggressive and restless
89.How many Marma points are described in Ayurveda?
o A) 64
o B) 108
o C) 107
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D) 120
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Answer: C) 107
90.Which text is primarily referred to for Kriya Shareera?
o A) Charaka Samhita
o B) Sushruta Samhita
o C) Ashtanga Hridaya
o D) Kashyapa Samhita
Answer: A) Charaka Samhita

Modern Integration of Kriya Shareera

91.Which modern organ corresponds to the Raktavaha Srotas?

o A) Heart and blood vessels
o B) Lungs
o C) Liver
o D) Kidneys
Answer: A) Heart and blood vessels
92.Which modern concept relates to Ojas?
o A) Antibodies
o B) Hormones
o C) Immune system
o D) Enzymes
Answer: C) Immune system
93.Which Dosha is most affected by seasonal changes?
o A) Vata
o B) Pitta
o C) Kapha
o D) All Doshas equally
Answer: A) Vata
94.What is the modern equivalent of Mutravaha Srotas?
o A) Digestive system
o B) Respiratory system
o C) Urinary system
o D) Nervous system
Answer: C) Urinary system
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95.Which Dosha is most active during the evening (Sandhya Kala)?

o A) Vata
o B) Pitta
o C) Kapha
o D) None
Answer: A) Vata
96.What is the modern counterpart of Jatharagni?
o A) Pancreatic enzymes
o B) Metabolic fire in the cells
o C) Hormones
o D) Digestive enzymes in the stomach
Answer: D) Digestive enzymes in the stomach
97.Which of the following relates to Annavaha Srotas?
o A) Respiratory system
o B) Digestive tract
o C) Circulatory system
o D) Nervous system
Answer: B) Digestive tract
98.Pitta Dosha is analogous to which bodily function in modern terms?
o A) Nerve conduction
o B) Metabolism and enzymatic activity
o C) Structural integrity
o D) Blood circulation
Answer: B) Metabolism and enzymatic activity
99.Kapha Dosha corresponds to which modern concept?
o A) Nervous system
o B) Lubrication and immunity
o C) Circulation and respiration
o D) Waste elimination
Answer: B) Lubrication and immunity
100. Vata Dosha is associated with which modern physiological
process?
- A) Movement of neurotransmitters
- B) Hormonal balance
- C) Digestion and metabolism
- D) Structural support
Answer: A) Movement of neurotransmitters