TRADITIONAL AND ALTERNATIVE SYSTEM OF MEDICINE
TOP 10 MCQ
1. Match the following Ayurvedic formulations under Column I with the process/properties under Column II and choose the correct options [GPAT-2023 SHIFT-II]
Column I – Ayurvedic formulations Column II – Process or Property
I. Churna P. Semisolid
II. Lehya Q. Calcination
III. Bhasma R. Alcohol generation
IV. Arista S. Dry powder
Choose the correct answer from the options given below
(a) I-P, II-R, III-S, IV-Q
(b) I-S, II-P, III-Q, IV-R
(c) I-R, II-S, III-P, IV-Q
(d) I-Q, II-R, III-S, IV-P
2. Ayurvedic fermented preparation includes [GPAT-2023 SHIFT-I]
(a) Churnas
(b) Tailas
(c) Bhasma
(d) Aristas and Asavas
3. Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A): The Ayurvedic drug Asava contains self-generated alcohol.
Reason (R): For preparation of Asava and Arista, fermentation of drugs is subjected to a process of calcination.
In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below [GPAT-2021]
(a) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
(b) Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is NOT the correct explanation of (A)
(c) (A) is correct but (R) is incorrect
(d) (A) is incorrect but (R) is correct
4. The fundamental principle “Law of Similia” falls under which therapy [GPAT-2020]
(a) Ayurveda
(b) Siddha
(c) Homoeopathy
(d) Aromatherapy
5. The major property of Ayurvedic herbs “Rasa” indicates [GPAT-2020]
(a) Taste
(b) Post digestive effect
(c) Potency
(d) Physicochemical properties
6. As per first schedule of Drugs and Cosmetics Act 1940 following is name of the book under Siddha system of medicine [GPAT-2017]
(a) Arka Prakasha
(b) Yog Ratnakar
(c) Nagamuni
(d) Vrinda Chikitsa
7. Which of the following formulations under ASU system are offered infinite period of shelf life in D and C Act [GPAT-2017]
(a) Asava and Arishta
(b) Churna
(c) Ghutika
(d) Kwatha
8. Charaka, a physician belonged to which system of medicine [GPAT-2018]
(a) Ayurveda
(b) Unani
(c) Siddha
(d) Homeopathy
9. Which of the herbal preparation have metallic content in their formulation [GPAT-2015]
(a) Asavas and Aristas
(b) Bhasma
(c) Churna
(d) Avaleha
10. Which of the following is use of artificial sweeteners is permitted in various dosage forms of Ayurveda, Siddha and Unani proprietary medicines [GPAT-2012]
(a) Sucralose
(b) Aspartame
(c) Saccharin
(d) All of these
ANSWER KEY
| 1-b | 2-d | 3-c | 4-c | 5-a | 6-c | 7-a | 8-a | 9-b | 10-d |
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