Ayurvedic Healthcare System

What does the term 'Ayurveda' mean?

• Life knowledge

• Traditional healing

• Herbal remedies

• Natural medicine

Who compiled the Charaka-samhita?

• Sushruta

• Charaka

• Jeevaka

• Buddha

What is the primary focus of Ayurveda?

• Magical remedies

• Herbal medicines

• Dietary guidelines

• Surgical procedures

Which ancient culture is often associated with the origins of Ayurvedic practices?

• Egyptian civilization

• Roman Empire

• Mayan civilization

• Harappan culture

What are the three doshas in Ayurveda?

• Yin, Yang, Qi

• Vata, Pitta, Kapha

• Fire, Water, Earth

• Bile, Phlegm, Blood

Which text is considered the master text of Ayurveda?

• Sushruta-samhita

• Atharvaveda

• Rigveda

• Charaka-samhita

What role did Buddhist monasteries play in Ayurveda?

• They promoted magical remedies

• They focused solely on surgery

• They codified Ayurvedic knowledge

• They rejected Ayurvedic practices

What is the significance of the concept of 'tridosha'?

• It refers to the balance of elements

• It is a type of herbal medicine

• It is a dietary guideline

• It describes surgical techniques

Which of the following is NOT one of the eight branches of Ayurveda?

• Surgery

• Pediatrics

• Psychiatry

• Astrology

Which of the following is a common practice in both Ayurveda and traditional Chinese medicine?

• Surgery

• Bloodletting

• Radiation therapy

• Acupuncture