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  1. 1.
    On the banks of which river the famous city of Kolkata situated?
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    Hughly
    Kolkata is situated on the banks of the Hooghly River.
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  2. 2.
    The length of Indian coastline is?
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    7516.6 km
    The total length of the Indian coastline, including the islands, is 7516.6 km.
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  3. 3.
    Name the longest peninsular river of India?
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    Godavari
    The Godavari is the longest peninsular river in India.
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  4. 4.
    The Governor General of India at the time of foundation of Indian National Congress was?
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    Lord Dufferin
    Lord Dufferin was the Viceroy of India when the Indian National Congress was founded in 1885.
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  5. 5.
    Which was the only session of JNC Presided by Gandhi?
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    Allahabad
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  6. 6.
    Who was the first to describe the mutiny of 1857 as the first war of Indian Independence?
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    V D Savarkar
    V.D. Savarkar described the 1857 revolt as the 'First War of Indian Independence' in his book.
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  7. 7.
    How many National water ways are there in India?
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    3
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  8. 8.
    Bhagat Singh was sentenced to death in which case?
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    Lahore Conspiracy Case
    Bhagat Singh, Rajguru, and Sukhdev were sentenced to death in the Lahore Conspiracy Case.
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  9. 9.
    Which day is observed as Human Right Day?
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    Dec 10
    Human Rights Day is observed globally on December 10th.
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  10. 10.
    In which session of INC,the moderates and extremists reunited?
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    Lucknow
    The moderates and extremists reunited at the 1916 Lucknow session of the INC.
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  11. 11.
    The 'Savarna Jatha' to support the Vaikkom Satyagraha was organised by?
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    Mannath Padmanabhan
    Mannath Padmanabhan led the Savarna Jatha to support the Vaikom Satyagraha.
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  12. 12.
    The founder of Atma Vidya Sangham?
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    Vagbatananda Gurudeva
    Vagbatananda Gurudeva founded the Atma Vidya Sangham.
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  13. 13.
    Who is known as the father of Kerala Renaissance?
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    Sree Narayana Guru
    Sree Narayana Guru is widely regarded as the father of the Kerala Renaissance.
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  14. 14.
    Owner of Swadeshabhimani edited by K Ramakrishna Pillai?
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    Vakkom Abdul Khadir Maulavi
    Vakkom Abdul Khadir Maulavi was the owner of the Swadeshabhimani newspaper.
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  15. 15.
    When was the historic temple Entry Proclomation made?
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    Nov 12,1936
    The Temple Entry Proclamation was issued on November 12, 1936.
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  16. 16.
    Which actress of Harry Potter Movie series was appointed as the Good will Ambassador for UN Women?
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    Emma Watson
    Emma Watson was appointed as the UN Women Goodwill Ambassador.
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  17. 17.
    Operation Protective Edge is the name of which country's controversial military action launched on its neighbourhood?
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    Israel
    Operation Protective Edge was a military operation launched by Israel in the Gaza Strip.
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  18. 18.
    World population Day was observed on:
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    July 11
    World Population Day is observed on July 11th.
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  19. 19.
    Who received the Golden Ball award for the best player of the FIFA World Cup 2014?
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    Lionel Messi
    Lionel Messi received the Golden Ball award in the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
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  20. 20.
    Who scored the first Double century in one day International Cricket?
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    Sachin Tendulkar
    Sachin Tendulkar was the first male cricketer to score a double century in an ODI.
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  21. 21.
    The text book that is not included in Bruhatrayi is
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    Bhavaprakasha
    Bruhatrayi consists of Charaka Samhita, Sushruta Samhita, and Ashtanga Hridaya/Sangraha.
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  22. 22.
    The meaning of the word Ayurveda is
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    science of life
    Ayurveda translates to the 'science of life' (Ayur = life, Veda = knowledge/science).
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  23. 23.
    Number of angas in sareera is
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    six
    According to Ayurveda, the human body has six angas (two arms, two legs, head, and trunk).
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  24. 24.
    The sense of smell is related to -------- bhootha
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    prithvi
    The sense of smell (Gandha) is related to the Prithvi (earth) element.
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  25. 25.
    Indriya related to akasa bhootha is
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    srotram
    The sense organ related to Akasa (space) is Srotram (ear/hearing).
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  26. 26.
    Raktha is a dosha, according to
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    none of the above
    Raktha is considered a Dhatu, not a Dosha, in the classical texts.
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  27. 27.
    Total number of sareera prakrithi as mentioned in Ayurveda
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    7
    There are 7 types of Sharira Prakriti (Vata, Pitta, Kapha, Vata-Pitta, Vata-Kapha, Pitta-Kapha, and Tridosha).
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  28. 28.
    The correct order of the three sareera dhathus given below is
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    mamsa, meda, asthi
    The sequence of Dhatu formation is Rasa, Rakta, Mamsa, Meda, Asthi, Majja, Shukra.
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  29. 29.
    The mala of sukla dhathu is
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    ojus
    Ojus is considered the essence/mala of Shukra Dhatu.
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  30. 30.
    Total number of agni as per Ayurveda is
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    13
    There are 13 Agnis (1 Jatharagni, 5 Bhutagnis, and 7 Dhatwagnis).
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  31. 31.
    Mansas is
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    both
    Manas is considered an Ubhayendriya (both Jnanedriya and Karmendriya).
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  32. 32.
    Cause of a disease is named as
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    nidanam
    Nidana refers to the etiology or cause of a disease.
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  33. 33.
    The treatment that eliminates doshas from the body is termed as
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    shodhanam
    Shodhana is the process of eliminating vitiated Doshas from the body.
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  34. 34.
    Number of bones in an adult human
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    206
    An adult human skeleton typically consists of 206 bones.
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  35. 35.
    Patella is the part of ----joint
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    knee
    The patella, or kneecap, is a sesamoid bone located at the knee joint.
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  36. 36.
    Correct order of the following is A. esophagus B. stomach C. duodenum D. jejunum
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    ABCD
    The digestive tract follows the order: Esophagus -> Stomach -> Duodenum -> Jejunum.
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  37. 37.
    Larynx is the part of ------------- system
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    respiratory
    The larynx is a vital part of the respiratory system.
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  38. 38.
    Blood flows from right ventricle to
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    lungs
    Deoxygenated blood is pumped from the right ventricle to the lungs via the pulmonary artery.
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  39. 39.
    The normal human body temperature measured by using a thermometer placing in the mouth of a person is ------ degree Fahrenheit
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    98.6
    The standard normal human body temperature is approximately 98.6°F.
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  40. 40.
    Normal blood pressure of a healthy adult is ------- mm of Hg
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    120/80
    120/80 mmHg is considered the standard normal blood pressure for a healthy adult.
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  41. 41.
    As per dhathu parinamam sidhantha, sukla dhathu is originated from
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    majja
    According to Dhatu Parinama, Shukra is formed from Majja Dhatu.
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  42. 42.
    Treatment in Ayurveda is directly related to
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    samanya vishesha sidhantha
    Samanya Vishesha Siddhanta is the fundamental principle governing Ayurvedic treatment.
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  43. 43.
    All are macro-nutrients except
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    vitamin
    Vitamins are micronutrients, while proteins, fats, and carbohydrates are macronutrients.
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  44. 44.
    Oushadha matra depends on all except
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    none of the above
    Oushadha matra (dosage) depends on Agni, Balam, Desam, and other factors.
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  45. 45.
    The saveeryatha avadhi mentioned for choorna Kalpana is
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    two months
    The shelf life (Saveeryatha avadhi) for Choorna is generally two months.
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  46. 46.
    The ideal time of administration for medicine as per Ayurveda is
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    prabhatha
    Prabhatha (early morning) is considered the ideal time for the administration of many Ayurvedic medicines.
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  47. 47.
    One karsha is equal to ------ grams
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    12
    In modern Ayurvedic measurements, 1 Karsha is equivalent to 12 grams.
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  48. 48.
    Glycyrrhiza glabra is
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    yashti madhu
    Glycyrrhiza glabra is the botanical name for Yashtimadhu (Licorice).
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  49. 49.
    The word that means “one that alleviates fear of diseases” is
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    bheshaja
    Bheshaja is defined as 'rogabhayaapanodana' (that which removes the fear of disease).
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  50. 50.
    Granulator is most commonly used for the manufacturing of
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    tablets
    Granulators are used in pharmaceutical industries for tablet manufacturing.
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  51. 51.
    The Kalpana that is prepared through the process of distillation is
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    arka
    Arka is prepared using the distillation process (Arkayantra).
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  52. 52.
    The ratio of drug to water in phanta Kalpana is
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    1:4
    Phanta (hot infusion) is prepared by taking 1 part drug and 4 parts boiling water.
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  53. 53.
    Dose of agni sidha swarasa is
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    one pala
    The standard dose of swarasa (juice) is one pala.
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  54. 54.
    Anjana is primarily a
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    netra Kalpana
    Anjana is a type of Netra Kalpana (collyrium applied to the eyes).
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  55. 55.
    For the preparation of kwatha sidha yavagu, amount of dravya to be taken for 64 palas of water is
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    4 pala
    For Kwatha siddha yavagu, 4 pala of drug is used with 64 pala of water.
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  56. 56.
    All drugs are advised to take fresh except
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    thippali
    Pippali (Piper longum) should not be used fresh; older pippali is considered superior.
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  57. 57.
    The drug that should be used fresh and only in the prescribed quantity is
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    all the above
    Drugs like Kutaja twak, Shatavari, and Kushmanda are to be used fresh in specific prescribed quantities.
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  58. 58.
    Darvi pralepatwam can be a useful indicator for paka of
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    all the above
    Darvi pralepatwam (stickiness to the ladle) is a classical paka lakshana for avaleha, rasakriya, and agnisiddha gutika.
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  59. 59.
    Correct statement regarding arishta and asva is
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    generally, one thulam guda is recommended for preparation
    Generally, one tula (100 palas / 4.8 kg) guda (jaggery) is used in the preparation.
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  60. 60.
    The general ratio for kalka, thaila and drava dravya in sneha kalpana is
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    1:4:16
    The standard general ratio for Sneha Kalpana (Kalka : Sneha : Drava) is 1 : 4 : 16.
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  61. 61.
    The ratio of lasuna, ksheera and jala in the preparation of lasuna ksheera is
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    1:8:16
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  62. 62.
    The ksheera of which among the following plants is used in ksharasutra?
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    Euphorbia nerifolia
    Snuhi ksheera (latex of Euphorbia neriifolia) is used in the preparation of Ksharasutra.
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  63. 63.
    Prameha hara kwatha among the following is
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    nisha kathakadi
    Nisha Kathakadi Kashayam is indicated for Prameha (diabetes).
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  64. 64.
    Vasa is an ingredient of
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    dasamoola katuthrayam kashayam
    Vasa is one of the key ingredients in Dasamoola Katutrayam Kashayam.
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  65. 65.
    The yoga a that is advised as hima kwatha among the following is
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    drakshadi
    Drakshadi Kashayam is frequently advised or prepared as Hima Kashaya.
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  66. 66.
    The time of addition of sarjarasa in pindathiala is
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    as patrapaka
    Sarjarasa is added as Patrapaka in the preparation of Pinda Taila.
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  67. 67.
    The dose of sneha kalpana generally is
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    one pala
    The general dose for Sneha Kalpana (Ghrita/Taila) is one pala (48 grams).
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  68. 68.
    Bastha mootra is used for the processing of
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    vilwadi gudika
    Baja/Bastha mootra (goat's urine) is used for Bhavana/processing in Vilwadi Gulika.
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  69. 69.
    Panchakola and saindhava are the major ingredients in
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    shadpala ghritha
    Shadpala Ghrita contains Panchakola and Saindhava lavana as key ingredients.
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  70. 70.
    Ingredient of yogaraja guggulu gudika among the following
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    all the above
    Mineral preparations like Rasasindura, Mandoora, and Loha are used in various traditional formulations.
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  71. 71.
    The quantity of guda to be taken for the processing of vatika/gutika is
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    two times of choorna
    When jaggery (guda) is used as a binding agent for Vati/Gutika, it is generally taken twice the quantity of the churna.
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  72. 72.
    Grinding of minerals by using different drava dravyas are termed as
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    bhavana
    Levigation or wet grinding of powders/minerals with liquid media (drava dravya) is called Bhavana.
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  73. 73.
    Bhasma is the end product of
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    marana
    Bhasma is obtained as the end product of Marana (calcination).
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  74. 74.
    Which among the following is a heavy metal that is used in Rasasastra for curing diseases after proper processing
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    mercury
    Mercury (Parada) is the primary heavy metal used in Rasa Shastra.
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  75. 75.
    The yantra that can be used for bhallathaka thaila nirmana is
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    arka yantra
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  76. 76.
    Largest puta among the following is
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    mahaputa
    Mahaputa is the largest among the standard putas used in Rasa Shastra.
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  77. 77.
    Agnijara is included in
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    sadharana rasa
    Agnijara (Ambergris) is classified under Sadharana Rasa.
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  78. 78.
    Black bitumen is
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    silajathu
    Shilajit is commonly known as black bitumen.
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  79. 79.
    The chemical formula of kasisa is
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    FeSO4cdot7H2OFeSO_4 \\cdot 7H_2O
    Kasisa (Green vitriol) is ferrous sulfate heptahydrate: FeSO4cdot7H2OFeSO_4 \\cdot 7H_2O.
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  80. 80.
    Thriphala kwatha is used for the sodhana of
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    silajathu
    Triphala kwatha is commonly employed in the Shodhana (purification) of Shilajatu.
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  81. 81.
    The yoga that contain swarna
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    all the above
    Swarna (gold) is a constituent in Siddha Makaradhwaja, Makaradhwaja (in certain traditional variants/preparations), and Svarna-containing Saraswatarishta variants.
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  82. 82.
    Sodhana of Vatsanabha is
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    swedana in godugdha
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  83. 83.
    The dose of haritala is
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    ¼ to ½ ratti
    The therapeutic dose of Haritala (Orpiment) is 1/41/4 to 1/21/2 ratti.
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  84. 84.
    Chapter IV A of the Drugs and Cosmetic Act 1940 deals with A. Ayurvedic drugs B. Homeopathic Drugs C. Sidha Drugs D. Unani drugs
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    A,C and D
    Chapter IV-A of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 deals with Ayurvedic, Siddha, and Unani drugs.
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  85. 85.
    If an Ayurvedic drug contain any harmful or toxic substance which may render it injurious to health, as per the Drugs and Cosmetic act, such drug is termed as
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    adulterated drug
    Under the Act, a drug containing any harmful or toxic substance injurious to health is classified as an adulterated drug.
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  86. 86.
    The first schedule of the Drugs and Cosmetic Act of 1940 contains
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    list of approved textbooks for Ayurveda drug manufacturing
    The First Schedule of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act contains a list of authoritative books/textbooks for Ayurvedic, Siddha, and Unani drugs.
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  87. 87.
    The minimum space required for a manufacturing unit of Ayurvedic medicines as per Good Manufacturing Practices is ------------ square feet
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    1200
    As per GMP guidelines under the Drugs and Cosmetics Rules, the minimum covered area required for setting up an Ayurvedic manufacturing unit is 1200 square feet.
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  88. 88.
    Cinnabar is
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    Hingulam
    Cinnabar (mercuric sulfide) is known as Hingula.
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  89. 89.
    Tutham among the following is
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    sasyaka
    Sasyaka (Blue vitriol / copper sulfate) is also referred to as Tutha.
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  90. 90.
    ‘Porikaram’ is the local name for
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    tankana
    Tankana (Borax) is locally known as Porikaram in Malayalam.
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  91. 91.
    Gandhaka is an ingredient in
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    rasa sindura
    Gandhaka is a core ingredient used in the preparation of Rasa Sindoora.
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  92. 92.
    The commonly used sodhana dravya for gairika is
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    godugdha
    Godugdha (cow's milk) is commonly used for the Shodhana of Gairika (Red Ochre).
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  93. 93.
    The drug that is included in Maharasa is
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    capala
    Capala is classified under Maharasa in Rasa Shastra.
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  94. 94.
    The upadhathu of raktha as per sarangdhara is
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    rajas
    According to Acharya Sharangadhara, Artava/Rajas is the upadhatu of Rakta dhatu.
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  95. 95.
    Total number of ritus (seasons) in one year is
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    6
    There are 6 Ritus (seasons) in a year according to Ayurveda.
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  96. 96.
    The positive response of a treatment in a patient is termed as
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    upasaya
    Upasaya refers to relieving factors or positive/favorable response to treatment.
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  97. 97.
    Normally, fertilization in humans is occurring at
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    fallopian tube
    Fertilization in humans normally takes place in the fallopian tube (specifically the ampulla).
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  98. 98.
    Gallbladder is closely related with
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    liver
    The gallbladder is situated directly beneath the liver and stores bile produced by the liver.
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  99. 99.
    The disease spread through contaminated water is
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    cholera
    Cholera is a water-borne disease spread through contaminated water.
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  100. 100.
    The specialty that is available in hospitals but not included as a separate anga among the ashtangas of Ayurveda is
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    Prasoothi tantra
    Prasoothi Tantra (Obstetrics) is widely practiced in hospitals today but is traditionally subsumed under Kaumarabhritya or Stree Roga rather than being listed as a distinct independent branch among the Ashtangas.
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