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  1. 1.
    The leader of Savarna Jadha in connection with Vaikom Satyagraha
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    Mannath Padmanabhan
    Mannath Padmanabhan led the Savarna Jatha during the Vaikom Satyagraha.
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  2. 2.
    The Advaita Ashram at Aluva was founded by
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    Sri. Narayana Guru
    Advaita Ashram at Aluva was founded by Sree Narayana Guru in 1913.
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  3. 3.
    Samadhi Sapthakam, a condolence poem on the death of Chattampi Swamikal was written by
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    Pandit Karuppan
    Pandit Karuppan wrote Samadhi Sapthakam as a condolence poem on the demise of Chattampi Swamikal.
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  4. 4.
    The caste organization founded on the pattern of Servants of Indian Society.
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    Nair Service Society
    Nair Service Society (NSS) was founded on the pattern of the Servants of India Society.
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  5. 5.
    Gandhiji visited Kerala in 1925 in connection with
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    Vaikom Satyagraha
    Mahatma Gandhi visited Kerala in 1925 to support and negotiate during the Vaikom Satyagraha.
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  6. 6.
    The owner of the newspaper Swadeshabhimani
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    Vakkom Abdul Khader Moulavi
    Vakkom Abdul Khader Moulavi was the founder and owner of the Swadeshabhimani newspaper.
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  7. 7.
    Which woman leader of Travancore organized the Female Volunteer Corps called Desasevika Sangham ?
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    Accamma Cherian
    Accamma Cherian organized the Desasevika Sangham, the female volunteer corps.
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  8. 8.
    Which article of the Indian Constitution says, "No child below the age of fourteen years shall be employed to work in any factory or mine or engaged in any other hazardous employment" ?
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    Article 24
    Article 24 prohibits child labor in factories, mines, and hazardous jobs.
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  9. 9.
    Which American President's face is not carved in Mount Rushmore ?
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    Franklin D. Roosevelt
    Franklin D. Roosevelt is not carved in Mount Rushmore; the four presidents are Washington, Jefferson, Roosevelt (Theodore), and Lincoln.
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  10. 10.
    Which missionary organization was active in Malabar Area ?
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    Basal Evangelical mission
    Basal Evangelical Mission was predominantly active in the Malabar region.
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  11. 11.
    The father of political movement in modern Travancore
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    G. P. Pillai
    G. P. Pillai is known as the father of political movement in modern Travancore.
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  12. 12.
    The organization called joint Political Congress was formed in connection with
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    Nivarthana Agitation
    The Joint Political Congress was formed during the Nivarthana (Abstention) Movement in Travancore.
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  13. 13.
    Poikayil Yohannan is associated with
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    Prathyaksha Raksha Daiva Sabha
    Poikayil Yohannan (Kumara Guru) founded the Prathyaksha Raksha Daiva Sabha (PRDS).
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  14. 14.
    Jules Rimet Cup was renamed as
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    FIFA World Cup
    The Jules Rimet Trophy was the original prize for the FIFA World Cup and was later renamed.
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  15. 15.
    The ruler of Travancore who issued the Proclamation abolishing restrictions for Shanar women to cover their upper parts.
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    Uthram Thirunal
    Uthram Thirunal Marthanda Varma issued the royal proclamation in 1859 granting Shanar women the right to cover their upper bodies.
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  16. 16.
    Founder of Mathrubhoomi
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    K. p. Kesava Menon
    K. P. Kesava Menon was the founder of the Malayalam newspaper Mathrubhumi.
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  17. 17.
    Who among the following has not recieved Jnanapeedam ?
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    Vaikom Muhammed Basheer
    Vaikom Muhammad Basheer has not received the Jnanpith Award.
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  18. 18.
    An archeological structure in India contains the world's second largest dome. Name the structure.
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    Gol gumbaz
    Gol Gumbaz in Bijapur contains the second largest dome in the world.
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  19. 19.
    The autobiography of hockey legend Dhyan Chand is
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    Goal
    'Goal' is the autobiography of hockey legend Dhyan Chand.
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  20. 20.
    Which Union Ministry introduced the scheme called UDAN ?
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    Civil Aviation
    UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik) is a regional airport development and 'Regional Connectivity Scheme' (RCS) of the Ministry of Civil Aviation.
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  21. 21.
    The uniting stage of soul with the seevathma is called
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    Veeduperu
    Veeduperu refers to liberation or the uniting stage of the soul.
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  22. 22.
    Origin of birth from sweat ?
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    Suvethajam
    Suvethajam refers to living beings born from sweat (samsveda-ja).
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  23. 23.
    In Attanga Yogam Prathiyagram means
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    Controlling the senses
    Pratyahara (Prathiyagram) in Ashtanga Yoga means withdrawal or controlling of the senses.
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  24. 24.
    Which of the following Siddhars are not belongs to Avaithigar ?
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    Sangiyar
    Sangiyar is not classified under Avaithigar systems.
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  25. 25.
    Saltiness is a combination of
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    Appu and Theyu
    Salt taste (Uppu) is formed by the combination of Appu (Water) and Theyu (Fire).
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  26. 26.
    Dhanvantri Samathi (shrine) located at
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    Vaitheeswaran Koil
    The Samadhi of Sage Dhanvantri is located at Vaitheeswaran Koil.
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  27. 27.
    Location of the Viyanan ?
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    Heart
    Viyanan is located in the Heart and circulates throughout the body.
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  28. 28.
    Which type of Kanmam is destroyed by Gnanathee ?
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    Sanjitham
    Sanjitha karma is destroyed by the fire of knowledge (Gnanathee).
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  29. 29.
    Keto Acidosis is commonly observed in
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    Diabetes Mellitus
    Diabetic ketoacidosis is a serious complication commonly observed in Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus.
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  30. 30.
    Which carcinoma elevates the level of Enzyme Acid phosphatase in Serum ?
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    Prostatic Carcinoma
    Prostatic carcinoma significantly elevates serum acid phosphatase levels.
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  31. 31.
    How many pairs of Spinal Nerves arise from the Spinal Cord ?
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    31 Pairs
    There are 31 pairs of spinal nerves originating from the human spinal cord.
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  32. 32.
    Sound Waves in ear are collected by
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    Pinna
    The pinna (auricle) collects sound waves and directs them into the ear canal.
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  33. 33.
    Largest Bone of the Foot
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    Calcaneum
    The calcaneum (heel bone) is the largest and strongest bone in the human foot.
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  34. 34.
    Elbow Joint belongs to which type of Synovial Joint ?
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    Hinge Joint
    The elbow joint is a classic example of a hinge joint.
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  35. 35.
    Which of the following tastes purifies milk ?
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    Bitter
    Bitter taste purifies milk according to traditional Siddha/Ayurvedic pharmacology.
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  36. 36.
    Action of which Vayu helps for the Expulsion of Fetus ?
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    Abanan
    Apanan (Apana vayu) is responsible for downward movements, including the expulsion of the fetus during childbirth.
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  37. 37.
    During deep breathing Diaphragam moves to
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    Seventh Rib
    During deep inspiration/breathing, the diaphragm descends down to the level of the seventh rib.
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  38. 38.
    The amount of Blood Pressure in Aorta (Kandarai)
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    150-240 mm of Hg/sec
    Aortic blood pressure ranges approximately around 150-240 mm Hg peak systolic variations in specific contexts.
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  39. 39.
    Use of Atrophine
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    Dilatation of Pupil
    Atropine is an anticholinergic drug used to cause mydriasis (dilatation of the pupil).
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  40. 40.
    Which one is the most suitable Dietary gum for Diabetic Patients ?
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    Gum Arabic
    Gum Arabic is widely recognized as a suitable dietary fiber/gum for diabetic patients.
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  41. 41.
    Lethal dosage of Gloriosa Superba (Kalappai Kizhangu)
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    800 mg
    The approximate lethal dosage of Gloriosa superba tuber is around 800 mg.
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  42. 42.
    Ilandhai (Ziziphus mauritiania) - Mention the type of fruit
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    Drupe
    The fruit of Ziziphus mauritiana (Ilandhai) is a drupe.
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  43. 43.
    Which part of the flower helps in the development of fruit in addition to ovary ?
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    Pseudocarp
    Pseudocarps (false fruits) involve floral parts other than the ovary in fruit development.
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  44. 44.
    Which family does Tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum) belongs to ?
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    Solanaceae
    Tobacco belongs to the Solanaceae family.
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  45. 45.
    Life Span of Mezhugu ?
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    5 Years
    The potency/shelf life (Life Span) of Mezhugu preparations in Siddha is 5 years.
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  46. 46.
    Which Legium is prepared by root as a primary source ?
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    Vilvathy (Aegle marmeoles) Legium
    Vilvathy Legium uses Bilva (Aegle marmelos) root as its primary source.
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  47. 47.
    Botanical name of Sivanar Vembu
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    Indigofera Aspalathoides
    The botanical name of Sivanar Vembu is Indigofera aspalathoides.
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  48. 48.
    The another name of Arasu (Ficus Religiosa)
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    Thirumaram
    Thirumaram is another traditional name for Ficus religiosa (Arasu).
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  49. 49.
    Which plant bark is used as cardiac tonic ?
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    Maruthu (Terminalia Arjuna)
    Terminalia arjuna (Maruthu) bark is a well-known cardiac tonic.
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  50. 50.
    Narumaruppu Mathil
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    Ingi (Gingiber Officinale)
    Ingi (Ginger) corresponds to Narumaruppu classifications.
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  51. 51.
    The Botonical name of Athimathuram ?
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    Glycyrrhiza glabra
    Glycyrrhiza glabra is the botanical name for Licorice (Athimathuram).
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  52. 52.
    Leaves of which plant makes Pavalam (coral) into Parpam ?
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    Illandai (Ziziphus mauritiania)
    Illandai leaves are used in processing Pavalam into Parpam.
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  53. 53.
    Which taste is absent in Kadukkai ?
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    Salt
    Kadukkai (Terminalia chebula) possesses five tastes but lacks the salty taste.
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  54. 54.
    Thippili Karpam Cures
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    Fungal
    Thippili Karpam is traditionally indicated for fungal infections.
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  55. 55.
    Which form of kapha helps the heart in Pumping ?
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    Avalampakam
    Avalambaka kapha is located in the chest and supports cardiac function and pumping.
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  56. 56.
    Form (Vadivu) of Appu ?
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    Double angled
    The geometric form (Vadivu) associated with Appu (Water element) is double-angled (crescent/half-moon shape depending on context).
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  57. 57.
    If the Urine is Dark red with the tint of rose flower (Panneer Poo) It Indicates
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    High Blood Pressure
    In Siddha diagnostics, rose-tinted dark red urine indicates high blood pressure conditions.
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  58. 58.
    Which one of the Udal Thee is capable of digesting even half cooked food ?
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    Dheekshakini
    Dheekshakini is the digestive fire capable of digesting even half-cooked or heavy food quickly.
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  59. 59.
    In which season, Vali will be in Thannilai state ?
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    Koothirkalam
    Vali is in Thannilai (normal/equilibrium state) during Koothirkalam.
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  60. 60.
    The Eyes of Sannipatha patients will be in
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    Mixture of Yellow and Red
    In Sannipatha conditions, the eyes show a mixture of yellow and red coloration.
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  61. 61.
    In which ailment the taste of the saliva will be like Toddy ?
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    Vatha Suram
    In Vatha Suram, the saliva acquires a taste resembling toddy.
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  62. 62.
    Conjunction of Piranan and Kanmendriyas
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    Valiyudambu
    Valiyudambu represents the conjunction of Prana and motor organs (Kanmendriyas).
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  63. 63.
    In Bogar's salt section of Karasarthurai, which of the two salts are denoted for earth element ?
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    Kallupu, Indhuppu
    Kallupu and Indhuppu are denoted for the earth element in Bogar's classifications.
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  64. 64.
    Adjuvant for Ayachenduram in curing Parkinsonism Tremor
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    Jaggery
    Jaggery is used as an adjuvant for Ayachenduram in treating tremors like Parkinsonism.
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  65. 65.
    For removal of intestinal worms, Colomel Oil (Poora Ennai) is taken along with
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    Embelia Ribes
    Embelia ribes (Vayuvilangam) is used with Poora Ennai for expelling intestinal worms.
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  66. 66.
    Mention the type of Pudam for Nathai Chippi Parpam
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    Gana Pudam
    Gana Pudam is employed for preparing Nathai Chippi Parpam.
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  67. 67.
    Where should the Leech be placed for the control of Whooping Cough in children ?
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    Middle of the back
    Leech therapy is applied at the middle of the back to control whooping cough.
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  68. 68.
    Which oil is effective for Lepromatic Ulcer ?
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    Manosilai Ennai
    Manosilai Ennai is effective in treating lepromatous ulcers.
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  69. 69.
    Meenakshi Maindhan is the another name of
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    Veeram
    Veeram is synonymously referred to as Meenakshi Maindhan.
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  70. 70.
    Element of Pooneeru ?
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    Akayam
    Pooneeru predominantly represents the Akayam (Ether) element.
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  71. 71.
    Common origin for Pulmonary Embolism ?
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    Veins of Lower legs
    Pulmonary emboli commonly originate from deep venous thrombosis in the veins of the lower legs.
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  72. 72.
    Which one is a form of coordinated and Internally Programmed cell death ?
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    Apoptosis
    Apoptosis is the process of programmed cell death.
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  73. 73.
    Chancroid is caused by
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    Haemophilus Ducreyi
    Chancroid is a sexually transmitted disease caused by Haemophilus ducreyi.
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  74. 74.
    Which is the first forming antibody following Infection ?
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    Ig M
    IgM is the primary antibody produced in response to a primary infection.
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  75. 75.
    Which fruit improves both spermatogenesis and Haematogenesis ?
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    Grapes
    Grapes (Draksha) are known to improve both sperm production and blood formation.
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  76. 76.
    Name the Paste which is used for Oleation with Cow's ghee
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    Green gram
    Green gram paste is traditionally used alongside cow's ghee for external or preparatory oleation.
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  77. 77.
    Which is Suitable Beverage for obese person ?
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    Honey mixed with water
    Honey mixed with water is prescribed as a beneficial beverage for reducing obesity.
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  78. 78.
    Which type of vessel cures Dimness of vision when the drinking water is boiled in it ?
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    Copper Vessel
    Boiling drinking water in a copper vessel helps cure dimness of vision.
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  79. 79.
    Infanticide Act
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    Answer: A —
    IPC - 302
    Murder/infanticide charges fall under IPC Section 302.
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  80. 80.
    Mention the number of voltages which will cause Ventricular Fibrillation when passed ?
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    230 Volts
    Standard household AC voltage around 230 Volts is capable of inducing ventricular fibrillation.
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  81. 81.
    Ekanda Thailam is used in the treatment of
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    Beetle sting
    Ekanda Thailam is indicated for beetle stings.
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  82. 82.
    Which is used as an antiode for the toxic effects of Hen's egg ?
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    Radish
    Radish juice/root acts as an antidote for hen's egg toxicity.
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  83. 83.
    Mention the number of fevers which originated from secondary sources
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    12
    There are 12 types of fevers originating from secondary sources in Siddha pathology.
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  84. 84.
    Mention the type of Peruvayiru disease in which the urine will be similar to that of Cow's Urine ?
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    Gunma peruvayiru
    In Gunma peruvayiru, the urine resembles cow's urine in appearance.
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  85. 85.
    The number of days of starvation suggested for Pitha Fever
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    6
    Fasting/starvation for 6 days is suggested for Pitha fever.
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  86. 86.
    In which disease the patient sleeps while standing similar to that of peacock's sleep ?
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    Kumba Manjal Noi
    In Kumba Manjal Noi, the patient exhibits a standing sleep posture akin to a peacock.
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  87. 87.
    How many types of Soolai diseases can be cured ?
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    9
    There are 9 curable types of Soolai diseases.
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  88. 88.
    In which type of Kudal Pidippu Noi the pain will start in the lower abdomen and spread upward ?
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    Pirathi Thuni
    In Pirathi Thuni, the abdominal pain starts in the lower abdomen and spreads upwards.
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  89. 89.
    In which type of Fits, the Pupil reflex to light is present ?
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    Soothigaa (Hysteric Fits)
    In Soothiga (hysteric fits), the pupillary reflex to light remains intact.
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  90. 90.
    How many number of Varmam are present from neck to umbilicus ?
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    45
    There are 45 Varmam points located between the neck and the umbilicus.
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  91. 91.
    Which type of Kirigai has the habit of brushing the teeth always ?
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    Kumbidu Kirigai
    Kumbidu Kirigai is characterized by the constant habit of brushing teeth.
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  92. 92.
    Which Asana cures Peru Noi ?
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    Sarvangasanam
    Sarvangasana is prescribed for curing Peru Noi.
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  93. 93.
    Types of Thimiram
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    Answer: C —
    6
    Thimiram (eye disease) is classified into 6 types.
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  94. 94.
    Which type of Eye disease is cured by Swarnathi Urundai ?
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    Sukkiran
    Swarnathi Urundai is used in the treatment of Sukkiran eye diseases.
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  95. 95.
    Nathai Legium is used in the treatment of
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    Bleeding Piles
    Nathai Legium is specifically indicated for bleeding piles.
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  96. 96.
    Which Kuttam is cured by Sirattai Thailam ?
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    Padarthamarai Kuttam
    Sirattai Thailam cures Padarthamarai Kuttam.
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  97. 97.
    Quickening symptoms (Muttal) begins at
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    18 to 20 weeks
    Quickening (fetal movements felt by mother) typically begins around 18 to 20 weeks.
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  98. 98.
    Types of Maladu (As per Yugi Muni's concept)
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    5
    Yugi Muni classifies Maladu (sterility/infertility conditions) into 5 types.
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  99. 99.
    Medicine for Kakkuvan (Whooping Cough)
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    Thoothuvalai Nei
    Thoothuvalai Nei is an effective medicine for Kakkuvan (whooping cough).
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  100. 100.
    In children, which type of Karappan is cured by Kundri Ennai ?
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    Answer: D —
    Azhal Karappan
    Azhal Karappan in children is effectively treated using Kundri Ennai.
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