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The Role of Causality in Indian Medical Philosophy

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Which of the following is NOT a type of cause in Indian medical philosophy?

  1. Material cause

  2. Efficient cause

  3. Final cause

  4. Instrumental cause

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Instrumental cause is not a type of cause in Indian medical philosophy.

According to Indian medical philosophy, what is the primary cause of disease?

  1. Imbalance of the doshas

  2. Infection by microorganisms

  3. Genetic factors

  4. Environmental factors

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

According to Indian medical philosophy, the primary cause of disease is an imbalance of the doshas, which are the three basic humors of the body.

What is the goal of Indian medical treatment?

  1. To cure the disease

  2. To relieve the symptoms of the disease

  3. To restore the balance of the doshas

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The goal of Indian medical treatment is to cure the disease, relieve the symptoms of the disease, and restore the balance of the doshas.

Which of the following is NOT a type of treatment used in Indian medicine?

  1. Ayurveda

  2. Unani

  3. Siddha

  4. Homeopathy

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Homeopathy is not a type of treatment used in Indian medicine.

Which of the following is a fundamental principle of Ayurveda?

  1. The body is composed of three doshas: vata, pitta, and kapha.

  2. Disease is caused by an imbalance of the doshas.

  3. Treatment should focus on restoring the balance of the doshas.

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are fundamental principles of Ayurveda.

What is the role of diet in Indian medical philosophy?

  1. Diet can help to maintain the balance of the doshas.

  2. Diet can help to treat disease.

  3. Both of the above

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Diet can help to maintain the balance of the doshas and treat disease.

Which of the following is NOT a type of Ayurvedic diet?

  1. Vata-pacifying diet

  2. Pitta-pacifying diet

  3. Kapha-pacifying diet

  4. Sattvic diet

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sattvic diet is not a type of Ayurvedic diet.

What is the role of lifestyle in Indian medical philosophy?

  1. Lifestyle can help to maintain the balance of the doshas.

  2. Lifestyle can help to treat disease.

  3. Both of the above

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Lifestyle can help to maintain the balance of the doshas and treat disease.

Which of the following is NOT a type of Ayurvedic lifestyle practice?

  1. Yoga

  2. Meditation

  3. Pranayama

  4. Weightlifting

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Weightlifting is not a type of Ayurvedic lifestyle practice.

What is the role of the mind in Indian medical philosophy?

  1. The mind can influence the body's health.

  2. The body can influence the mind's health.

  3. Both of the above

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The mind and body are interconnected, and each can influence the other's health.

Which of the following is NOT a type of mental health disorder in Indian medical philosophy?

  1. Anxiety

  2. Depression

  3. Schizophrenia

  4. Vata imbalance

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Vata imbalance is not a type of mental health disorder in Indian medical philosophy.

What is the role of spirituality in Indian medical philosophy?

  1. Spirituality can help to promote health and well-being.

  2. Spirituality can help to cope with illness and disease.

  3. Both of the above

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Spirituality can help to promote health and well-being and cope with illness and disease.

Which of the following is NOT a type of spiritual practice in Indian medicine?

  1. Yoga

  2. Meditation

  3. Prayer

  4. Chanting

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Chanting is not a type of spiritual practice in Indian medicine.

What is the ultimate goal of Indian medical philosophy?

  1. To achieve perfect health

  2. To attain moksha (liberation)

  3. Both of the above

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The ultimate goal of Indian medical philosophy is to achieve perfect health and attain moksha (liberation).

Which of the following is NOT a contribution of Indian medical philosophy to modern medicine?

  1. The concept of doshas

  2. The use of herbal remedies

  3. The practice of yoga and meditation

  4. The development of vaccines

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The development of vaccines is not a contribution of Indian medical philosophy to modern medicine.

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