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  1. 1.
    Among the Great Acharyas who is considered as Father of Nimi?
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    Answer: A —
    Ikshwaku
    Nimi is considered the father of Shalakya Tantra, and Ikshwaku is traditionally associated with the lineage of Nimi.
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  2. 2.
    Marma Related to the action of Nasya
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    Answer: B —
    Shringataka
    Shringataka Marma is considered the site related to the action of Nasya.
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  3. 3.
    Prussacs Space is a potential space, which may be the first to involve during the extension of cholesteatoma. Which of the following statement is/are correct it's boundaries (i) Laterally by Sharpnells's Membrane (ii) Laterally by Pars flaccida (iii) Superiorly by fibres of Lateral malleolar fold (iv) Inferiorly by handle of malleus
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    Answer: A —
    (i), (ii) and (iii) are correct
    Prussak's space is bounded laterally by the pars flaccida (Shrapnell's membrane) and superiorly by the lateral malleolar fold.
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  4. 4.
    According to Sushrutha, which among the following statement is correct regarding Drishtyupaghatakaramarma
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    Avarthamarma, located above the eyebrow
    Avartha Marma is located above the eyebrow and is classified as a Drishtyupaghatakara Marma.
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  5. 5.
    According to Ashtanga Hridaya, which of the following statement is correct (i) Use of heavy ornaments may cause uthpatha, which is a pithajaVikara (ii) Utpatha is associated with nirvyatha : sira: (iii) Utpatha occurs due to Durvidha - Vardhithakarna (iv) Utpatha is caused by GurvabharanaBhara, and is a pitharakthajavikara
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    Answer: B —
    Option (iv) is correct
    Utpatha is described as a Pitta-Raktaja Vikara caused by heavy ornaments (Gurvabharana).
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  6. 6.
    Which of the following statement is wrong according to Ashtanga Hridaya Utharasthana
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    Answer: D —
    Nasa Roga is caused by Excessive Sleep and is a Kapha predominant condition
    Nasa Roga caused by excessive sleep is typically Vata predominant, not Kapha predominant.
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  7. 7.
    According to Ayurvedic Classics, the most suspected causative factor of Multiple Osteoma of ivory bone origin
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    Answer: B —
    Jalakreeda
    Jalakreeda (water sports/activities) is considered a causative factor for exostosis/osteoma in the ear.
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  8. 8.
    According to Ashtanga samgraha, The drug that should not be used for Danthadhavana is
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    Answer: C —
    Palasha
    Palasha is contraindicated for Danthadhavana in Ashtanga Samgraha.
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  9. 9.
    According to Ashtanga Samgraha, Select the correct statement about thamboolacharvana
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    Answer: C —
    Thamboola and Poogaphala with khadirachoorna
    Ashtanga Samgraha specifies the use of Thamboola, Poogaphala, and Khadira for chewing.
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  10. 10.
    The visual field tested by Perimetry is not reliable if the false positive value exceeds____
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    33%
    In automated perimetry, a false positive rate exceeding 33% is generally considered unreliable.
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  11. 11.
    Identify Kinetic perimetry
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    Answer: A —
    Lister's perimetry
    Lister's perimetry is a classic example of kinetic perimetry.
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  12. 12.
    Aggar Nasi Cells lies (i) Anterior lateral and inferior to the frontal recess (ii) It is the most anterior ethmoidal air cells (iii) Boarders the primary osteum of Frontal sinus (iv) These are posterior ethmoidal cells
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    Answer: A —
    (i) and (ii)
    Aggar Nasi cells are the most anterior ethmoidal air cells, located anterior, lateral, and inferior to the frontal recess, and they border the primary ostium of the frontal sinus.
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  13. 13.
    The Advantage of EOG over ERG is
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    The electrode does not touch the surface of eye
    Electro-oculography (EOG) measures the resting potential of the retina and does not require direct contact with the corneal surface like Electroretinography (ERG).
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  14. 14.
    The Angle of anterior chamber is said to be Extremely narrow if the Van herick grade is
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    Answer: B —
    1
    Van Herick grade 1 indicates an extremely narrow angle where the peripheral anterior chamber depth is less than 1/4 of the corneal thickness.
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  15. 15.
    The Drusens can be seen in OCT
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    Answer: B —
    Outer layers of retina
    Drusen are deposits located between the retinal pigment epithelium and Bruch's membrane, which corresponds to the outer layers of the retina.
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  16. 16.
    Among the following statements about Carhart Notch Find the wrong one (i) Carhart Notch is adepression in the B.C audiogram (ii) Frequencies of 500HZ to 2khz are affected (iii) Usually the dip will be in A.C (iv) It is the characteristic feature of otosclerosis
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    Answer: C —
    Only (iii) is wrong
    Carhart notch is a characteristic dip in bone conduction (BC) thresholds, not air conduction (AC), typically seen in otosclerosis.
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  17. 17.
    Normal ear canal volume in children may range from
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    Answer: A —
    0.5-1.5 CC
    The normal ear canal volume in children is typically between 0.5 and 1.5 cubic centimeters (CC).
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  18. 18.
    Peristriate area 18 is
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    Answer: B —
    Visuopsychic area
    Brodmann area 18 is known as the peristriate cortex or the visuopsychic area, involved in visual processing.
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  19. 19.
    The capacity of conjunctival sac
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    Answer: A —
    10 micro litter
    The normal capacity of the conjunctival sac is approximately 10 microliters.
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  20. 20.
    Which of the following statement is wrong about Brain Stem Evoked Response Audiogram
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    Active Electrode is kept on the earlobe/mastoid of the tested ear
    In BERA, the active electrode is typically placed on the forehead (Fz) or vertex, not the earlobe/mastoid.
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  21. 21.
    Feature of Conductive hearing loss is
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    Answer: B —
    Usually lower tones are affected
    Conductive hearing loss is characterized by an air-bone gap and often affects lower frequencies more significantly.
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  22. 22.
    Which among the following disease is Vrutha sopha
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    Parvani
    Parvani is described as a Vrutha sopha (circular swelling) in Ayurvedic ophthalmology.
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  23. 23.
    Varthmavabandhaka mentioned by Acharya susrutha is
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    Answer: B —
    An inflammatory condition
    Varthmavabandhaka is classified as an inflammatory condition of the eyelid in Sushruta Samhita.
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  24. 24.
    The site of Krimigrandhi is
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    Answer: D —
    All the above
    Krimigrandhi can manifest at various sites including the Pakshmavarthma sandhi (junction of eyelashes and eyelid).
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  25. 25.
    Inter calary staphyloma occurs
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    Answer: A —
    At limbus
    Intercalary staphyloma is a type of anterior staphyloma that occurs at the limbus.
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  26. 26.
    The signs and symptoms of scleritis is similar to
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    Answer: D —
    1 and 3
    The clinical presentation of scleritis in Ayurveda is often correlated with Sira harsha and Vata Abhishyanda.
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  27. 27.
    Hraswajadya is a Drishti gataroga Where the patient c/o
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    Answer: A —
    Difficulty of Day vision and Night Vision
    Hraswajadya is a condition characterized by difficulty in vision during both day and night.
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  28. 28.
    Lattice corneal dystrophy is a type of
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    Answer: C —
    Stromal dystrophy
    Lattice corneal dystrophy is a classic example of a stromal corneal dystrophy.
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  29. 29.
    Progressive neuclear palsy is a Neurological disorder where the ______ movement of eye ball is lost during the early stage of disease
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    Answer: A —
    Vertical
    Progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP) is characterized by the early loss of vertical eye movements.
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  30. 30.
    In Surgical correction of esotropia the following corrections are performed
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    Answer: A —
    Bilateral lateral rectus resection followed by medical rectus recession
    Surgical correction for esotropia typically involves weakening the medial rectus (recession) and strengthening the lateral rectus (resection).
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  31. 31.
    Jihmadrishty is an associated complaint of the disease
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    Answer: A —
    Vataparyaya
    Jihmadrishty (deviated vision) is mentioned as a symptom associated with Vataparyaya.
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  32. 32.
    Karnaprakhalana is mentioned in
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    Answer: C —
    Susruta Samhita
    Karnaprakhalana (ear irrigation) is specifically described in the Sushruta Samhita.
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  33. 33.
    Which among the statement about Karna kshweda is right
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    Answer: C —
    Vata associated with kapha, pitta and raktha are involved and only one type of sound is heard
    Karna kshweda involves the association of Vata with Kapha, Pitta, and Rakta, resulting in a specific type of sound.
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  34. 34.
    In otoplasty surgical correction is made at the level of
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    Answer: A —
    External ear
    Otoplasty is a surgical procedure primarily performed to correct deformities or defects of the external ear.
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  35. 35.
    In Orbital Varix
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    Answer: C —
    Proptosis develops intermittently in one eye
    Orbital varix is characterized by intermittent proptosis, usually unilateral, often triggered by Valsalva maneuvers.
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  36. 36.
    The difference between cochlear and retro-cochlear hearing loss is
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    Answer: A —
    Stepedial reflex decay Normal in cochlear hearing loss and Abnormal in Retrocochlear hearing loss
    Stapedial reflex decay is a key diagnostic test to differentiate cochlear from retro-cochlear pathology.
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  37. 37.
    Saddle Nose can be developed due to
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    Answer: C —
    Both 1 and 2
    Saddle nose deformity can result from both septal abscess (leading to cartilage necrosis) and depressed nasal fractures.
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  38. 38.
    Sites of Epistaxis
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    Answer: D —
    All the above
    Epistaxis can occur from various sites in the nasal cavity, including Little's area and regions related to the turbinates.
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  39. 39.
    Clinical features of Obstructed Sleep Apnea in Children include
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    Answer: D —
    All the above
    Obstructive Sleep Apnea in children presents with multiple symptoms including snoring, swallowing difficulties, and speech changes.
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  40. 40.
    Which one is not a speech disorder
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    Answer: A —
    Dysphonia
    Dysphonia is a voice disorder, whereas the others are classified as speech or language processing disorders.
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  41. 41.
    Laryngoscopy is contra indicated in
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    Answer: D —
    All the above
    Laryngoscopy carries risks in patients with cervical spine instability, severe respiratory distress, or recent cardiac events.
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  42. 42.
    Which sign about cavernous sinus thrombophlebitis is wrong
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    Answer: D —
    7th 8th and 9th Cranial nerve palsy
    Cavernous sinus thrombosis typically affects cranial nerves III, IV, V, and VI, not VII, VIII, and IX.
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  43. 43.
    According to ICHD3 classification, debilitating headache, that is unremitting for >72 hours occurring in a patient with Migraine without aura and / or migraine with aurais suggestive of
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    Answer: A —
    Status Migrainosus
    Status migrainosus is defined as a debilitating migraine attack lasting more than 72 hours.
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  44. 44.
    According to ICHD3 classification, minimum duration of migraine without aura is_____ Hours
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    Answer: C —
    4
    The diagnostic criteria for migraine without aura require the attack to last between 4 and 72 hours.
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  45. 45.
    According to Sushrutha, Avapeeda with manashila is specifically indicated in
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    Answer: D —
    Ardhavabhedaka
    Avapeeda Nasya using Manashila is a specific treatment indicated for Ardhavabhedaka (migraine).
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  46. 46.
    महासुगन्धिमथवा पालिन्दं चालिपेशिताम् is explained for lepa in the management of
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    Answer: C —
    Shanghaka
    This specific lepa is indicated in the management of Shanghaka.
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  47. 47.
    Intra cranial high vagal lesion causing vocal cord paralysis is
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    Answer: A —
    Arnold - Chiary malformation
    Arnold-Chiari malformation is a known cause of high vagal lesions leading to vocal cord paralysis.
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  48. 48.
    Sign of Unilateral recurrent laryngeal Nerve Paralysis
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    Answer: B —
    Cord in Paramedian Position
    In unilateral recurrent laryngeal nerve paralysis, the affected vocal cord typically rests in a paramedian position.
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  49. 49.
    Asanadichoorna with gomothranupana is indicated in
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    Answer: C —
    Medoja
    Asanadi Choorna with Gomutra is specifically indicated for Medoja conditions.
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  50. 50.
    In general the dosha predominance of Rogas affecting Mugha and Dantha moola according to Ashtanga hridaya
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    Kapharaktha
    Kapharaktha is the general dosha predominance for disorders affecting the mouth and teeth roots.
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  51. 51.
    The disease Oordhaguda is usually associated with
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    Answer: D —
    Both 1 and 2
    Oordhaguda is commonly associated with Arshas and Gulma.
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  52. 52.
    Tikthavakthratha is a feature of
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    Answer: A —
    Pithaja Mughapaka
    Tikthavakthratha (bitter taste in mouth) is a feature of Pithaja Mukhpaka.
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  53. 53.
    'MushkavatLambathe' is a feature of
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    Galaganda Samanyalakshana
    'Mushkavat lambathe' (hanging like a scrotum) is a general feature (samanyalakshana) of Galaganda.
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  54. 54.
    Badarasthiniphashopha is a feature of
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    Danthapupputa
    Badarasthiniphashopha is a characteristic feature of Danthapupputa.
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  55. 55.
    Ahethu Theevrarthi Shama: is a feature of
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    Answer: C —
    Krimidantha
    Ahethu theevrarthi shama (sudden severe pain subsiding without obvious cause) is seen in Krimidantha.
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  56. 56.
    Dosha Predominance of Dalana according to Sushrutha
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    Answer: D —
    Sadagathi
    Dalana is classified under Sarvadoshaja or sadagathi category according to Sushrutha.
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  57. 57.
    SushruthaSamhitha explains, (i) DanthaSharkara is DanthanamGunakari (ii) DanthaSharkara is Danthanam Gunahari (iii) Kpaalika is Dashananam Vinashinee (iv) In Dantha Sharkara, Dantha valka loses along with Sharkara
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    Answer: C —
    (ii) and (iii) are correct
    Statements (ii) and (iii) accurately reflect the descriptions in Sushruta Samhita regarding Dantha sharkara and Kpaalika.
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  58. 58.
    कण्ठमाकुट्य हृदये स्थापयेत् चिबुकं दृढं is explained in the context of
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    Jaalandhara bandha
    This verse describes the posture for Jalandhara Bandha.
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  59. 59.
    The horizontal laxity of Eye lid in involutional entropion is due to
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    Answer: A —
    Weakening of Orbicularis muscle
    Horizontal eyelid laxity in involutional entropion is primarily attributed to weakening and laxity of the orbicularis oculi muscle and associated canthal tendons.
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  60. 60.
    In HFA - visual field reports PSD is
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    Answer: B —
    The measure of variability within the field
    Pattern Standard Deviation (PSD) measures the variability or irregularity within the visual field, independent of general depression.
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  61. 61.
    The collection and use of donated eyes come under the preview of The transplantation of human organ act
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    Answer: A —
    1994
    The Transplantation of Human Organs Act in India was enacted in 1994.
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  62. 62.
    Which is not considered as the function of Eye bank?
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    Answer: D —
    None of the above
    All listed options (promotion, collection, and distribution) are core functions of an eye bank.
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  63. 63.
    According to charaka_____ is not included as a netrakriyakalpa
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    Tharpana
    Tarpana is not mentioned in Charaka's classical list of netra kriyakalpas in the same structural grouping.
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  64. 64.
    The duration of Tharpana in Asitaroga according to Susruta
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    700 matra
    According to Susruta, the duration of Tarpana for Asitaroga is 700 matras.
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  65. 65.
    ________ is recommended during regular application of Theekshnanjana.
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    Answer: B —
    Pratimarsanasya
    Pratimarsa nasya is recommended during the regular application of Teekshna anjana to clear doshas.
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  66. 66.
    Which among the following statement is correct about Putapaka?
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    Lekhanaputapaka can be administered many times
    Lekhana putapaka can be administered repeatedly as per classical guidelines.
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  67. 67.
    Length of Nadi used for administration of dhmananasya
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    Answer: A —
    6 angula
    The length of the Nadi (tubular pipe) used for dhmana nasya is 6 angula.
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  68. 68.
    Siropichu is not recommended in
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    Answer: A —
    Headache
    Siropichu is actually indicated in headache, hence it is not 'not recommended' for it (note: check specific negative phrasing in options; option A is the official key).
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  69. 69.
    The direction of nostil during Karnaprakshalana (Irrigation of ear) should be
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    Answer: D —
    Both (1) and (2)
    During ear irrigation (Karnaprakshalana), the stream is directed along the posterosuperior or anterosuperior canal wall away from direct impact on the tympanic membrane.
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  70. 70.
    The power of Corneal loupe is
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    Answer: A —
    +41Ds
    A standard corneal loupe typically has a magnifying power equivalent to +40 to +41 Diopters.
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  71. 71.
    Which of the following is not used for Pratisarana
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    None of the above
    All listed substances are used in various forms of Pratisarana.
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  72. 72.
    Molteno implant is used in the surgery of _______.
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    Answer: D —
    Rhinoplasy
    Note: Official answer key states Option-D (Rhinoplasty typographical mapping in key, but medically Molteno is glaucoma drainage implant).
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  73. 73.
    Kabala using Ghrutamanda is indicated for following disease
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    Answer: C —
    Upakusa
    Kabala with Ghrutamanda is indicated in Upakusa.
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  74. 74.
    The Betablocker drug that is used in the management of Glaucoma is
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    Levobunolol
    Levobunolol is a beta-blocker used to lower intraocular pressure in glaucoma.
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  75. 75.
    Nepafenac is a
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    Non Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug
    Nepafenac is a topical nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).
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  76. 76.
    Pilocarpine is a
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    Answer: A —
    Direct-acting Parasympathomimetic drug
    Pilocarpine is a direct-acting muscarinic receptor agonist (parasympathomimetic).
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  77. 77.
    Among the following Diseases of Nose Vasthi is directly indicated by Acharya Vagbhata in _________.
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    Answer: B —
    Pratisyaya
    Nasavasti is directly indicated in Pratisyaya by Acharya Vagbhata.
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  78. 78.
    Among the following pathological conditions in which disease Nasya is indicated two times daily?
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    Apathanaka
    Nasya twice daily is indicated in Apathanaka.
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  79. 79.
    Structure not seen in parapharyngeal space is
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    Answer: C —
    Common Carotid Artery
    The common carotid artery is located in the carotid sheath, whereas the internal carotid artery is in the retropharyngeal/parapharyngeal space.
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  80. 80.
    Traumatic perforation of sclera in blunt trauma are usually seen in
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    At the equator
    In blunt ocular trauma, indirect scleral rupture often occurs where the sclera is thinnest, typically at the equator or under the rectus muscle insertions.
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  81. 81.
    Commonest type of Temporal bone fracture is/are
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    Longitudinal fracture
    Longitudinal fractures are the most common type of temporal bone fracture (approx. 70-80%).
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  82. 82.
    During an Air travel, chances of occurring Otitic barotrauma is high if,
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    Answer: D —
    All the above
    All these factors (URI, sleeping during descent, and pressure chamber changes) increase the risk of otitic barotrauma due to Eustachian tube dysfunction.
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  83. 83.
    According to the National Programme for Control of Blindness and Visual Impairment, the second most common cause of Blindness is
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    Refractive Error
    Refractive errors are widely recognized as the second leading cause of visual impairment/blindness after cataract.
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  84. 84.
    Strategies of Strategic plan for vision 2020 : The right to sight in India is/are
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    All the above
    All listed strategies are core components of the Vision 2020 initiative.
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  85. 85.
    Acoustic trauma is caused by
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    One time exposure to loud sound
    Acoustic trauma specifically refers to injury (like blast injury) from a single, short-term exposure to an intense impulse sound.
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  86. 86.
    4 kHz occurs in noise trauma because
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    4 kHz area is Firmly attached area
    The basal turn of the cochlea (around 4 kHz region) has physical resonance and anatomical properties making it particularly vulnerable.
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  87. 87.
    Commonest allergen causing Allergic Rhinitis is
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    Pollen and dust
    Pollens and house dust mites are the most common aeroallergens causing allergic rhinitis.
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  88. 88.
    Facilities offered for Category I Deaf individual
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    No Special Benefits
    Category I (mild hearing impairment) typically does not qualify for major disability benefits compared to higher categories.
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  89. 89.
    According to WHO, Visual field less than _______, irrespective of the level of visual acuity is labelled as blindness
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    10°
    According to WHO blindness criteria, a maximum visual field of 10 degrees or less around central fixation constitutes blindness.
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  90. 90.
    In underlay technique of myringoplasty, The graft is placed
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    Answer: B —
    Medial to the perforation or Tympanic Annulus
    In the underlay technique, the graft is placed medial to the remaining tympanic membrane and annulus.
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  91. 91.
    In Ossicular Reconstruction Surgery, The partial Ossicular replacement prosthesis is used when,
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    Answer: C —
    When Incus is missing, but handle of Malleus and Stapes with superstructure are present
    PORP is used when the incus is absent/damaged, but the malleus handle and stapes superstructure are intact and mobile.
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  92. 92.
    Instruments used in the management of Parvani, According to Ashtanga hridaya
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    Answer: D —
    Both (1) and (3)
    Badisha and Vridhipathra are indicated instruments for managing Parvani.
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  93. 93.
    Fasanella - servat operation is
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    Answer: B —
    Tarso - conjunctivo - Mullerectomy
    The Fasanella-Servat procedure is a tarsoconjunctival Mullerectomy used to correct mild ptosis.
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  94. 94.
    Keratoconus is seen in
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    Answer: C —
    Atopic dermatitis
    Keratoconus has a well-known association with atopic diseases such as atopic dermatitis.
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  95. 95.
    LASIK is absolutely contra indicated if central corneal thickness
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    Answer: B —
    <450 μm
    A very thin central cornea (typically <450-500 μm depending on guidelines, with <450 μm being an absolute cutoff) contraindicates LASIK due to the risk of ectasia.
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  96. 96.
    One advantage of Endonasal Rhinoplasty over open Rhinoplasty is
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    Answer: A —
    Lesser Time
    Endonasal rhinoplasty generally takes less surgical time and leaves no external scar compared to open rhinoplasty.
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  97. 97.
    Skin incision during Dacryocystorhinostomy is
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    Answer: D —
    Both (A) and (B)
    Skin incisions for DCR can be a curved incision along the anterior lacrimal crest or a straight vertical incision placed medial to the medial canthus.
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  98. 98.
    Ksharakarma and Agnikarma are contra indicated in Eye diseases Except diseases related to
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    Answer: B —
    Varthma
    Varthma (eyelid) diseases are exceptions where Kshara and Agni karma are permitted.
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  99. 99.
    Which one among the following is not a site for siravedha in mukharoga?
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    None of the above
    All listed sites (Hanu, Jihwa, Talu) are valid sites for siravedha in mukharoga.
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  100. 100.
    _______ is indicated for local application to relieve pain developed just after Sastrakarma.
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    Ghee + Yashymadhu
    Ghee mixed with Yashtimadhu is indicated for local application to relieve postoperative pain after Sastrakarma.
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