Medicine and Healthcare in Ancient India

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Which ancient Indian text is considered the foundation of Ayurvedic medicine?

  1. Rigveda

  2. Atharvaveda

  3. Charaka Samhita

  4. Susruta Samhita


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Charaka Samhita is an ancient Indian medical text that is considered one of the foundational texts of Ayurvedic medicine.

What is the name of the ancient Indian physician who is known as the 'Father of Surgery'?

  1. Charaka

  2. Susruta

  3. Jivaka

  4. Atreya


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Susruta is an ancient Indian physician who is considered the 'Father of Surgery' due to his contributions to the field of surgery.

Which ancient Indian medical text is known for its detailed descriptions of surgical procedures?

  1. Rigveda

  2. Atharvaveda

  3. Charaka Samhita

  4. Susruta Samhita


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Susruta Samhita is an ancient Indian medical text that is known for its detailed descriptions of surgical procedures.

What is the name of the ancient Indian medical text that deals with the treatment of mental illness?

  1. Rigveda

  2. Atharvaveda

  3. Charaka Samhita

  4. Bhela Samhita


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Bhela Samhita is an ancient Indian medical text that deals with the treatment of mental illness.

Which ancient Indian physician is known for his contributions to the field of ophthalmology?

  1. Charaka

  2. Susruta

  3. Jivaka

  4. Kashyapa


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Kashyapa is an ancient Indian physician who is known for his contributions to the field of ophthalmology.

What is the name of the ancient Indian medical text that deals with the treatment of children's diseases?

  1. Rigveda

  2. Atharvaveda

  3. Charaka Samhita

  4. Kashyapa Samhita


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Kashyapa Samhita is an ancient Indian medical text that deals with the treatment of children's diseases.

Which ancient Indian physician is known for his contributions to the field of toxicology?

  1. Charaka

  2. Susruta

  3. Jivaka

  4. Agnivesa


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Agnivesa is an ancient Indian physician who is known for his contributions to the field of toxicology.

What is the name of the ancient Indian medical text that deals with the treatment of skin diseases?

  1. Rigveda

  2. Atharvaveda

  3. Charaka Samhita

  4. Bhavaprakasha


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Bhavaprakasha is an ancient Indian medical text that deals with the treatment of skin diseases.

Which ancient Indian physician is known for his contributions to the field of obstetrics and gynecology?

  1. Charaka

  2. Susruta

  3. Jivaka

  4. Sushruta


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sushruta is an ancient Indian physician who is known for his contributions to the field of obstetrics and gynecology.

What is the name of the ancient Indian medical text that deals with the treatment of diseases of the ear, nose, and throat?

  1. Rigveda

  2. Atharvaveda

  3. Charaka Samhita

  4. Shalakya Tantra


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Shalakya Tantra is an ancient Indian medical text that deals with the treatment of diseases of the ear, nose, and throat.

Which ancient Indian physician is known for his contributions to the field of pediatrics?

  1. Charaka

  2. Susruta

  3. Jivaka

  4. Kashyapa


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Kashyapa is an ancient Indian physician who is known for his contributions to the field of pediatrics.

What is the name of the ancient Indian medical text that deals with the treatment of diseases of the heart?

  1. Rigveda

  2. Atharvaveda

  3. Charaka Samhita

  4. Hridaya Samhita


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Hridaya Samhita is an ancient Indian medical text that deals with the treatment of diseases of the heart.

Which ancient Indian physician is known for his contributions to the field of psychiatry?

  1. Charaka

  2. Susruta

  3. Jivaka

  4. Bhela


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bhela is an ancient Indian physician who is known for his contributions to the field of psychiatry.

What is the name of the ancient Indian medical text that deals with the treatment of diseases of the urinary tract?

  1. Rigveda

  2. Atharvaveda

  3. Charaka Samhita

  4. Mutra Roga Vinishchaya


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Mutra Roga Vinishchaya is an ancient Indian medical text that deals with the treatment of diseases of the urinary tract.

Which ancient Indian physician is known for his contributions to the field of geriatrics?

  1. Charaka

  2. Susruta

  3. Jivaka

  4. Harita


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Harita is an ancient Indian physician who is known for his contributions to the field of geriatrics.

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