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Ayurveda: The Ancient Healing System

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What is the primary focus of Ayurveda?

  1. Physical Health

  2. Mental Health

  3. Spiritual Health

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ayurveda aims to achieve a balance between physical, mental, and spiritual health.

Which of the following is not one of the three doshas in Ayurveda?

  1. Vata

  2. Pitta

  3. Kapha

  4. Rasa


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The three doshas in Ayurveda are Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. Rasa is one of the six tastes recognized in Ayurveda.

What is the main goal of Ayurvedic treatment?

  1. To cure diseases

  2. To prevent diseases

  3. To promote overall health and well-being

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ayurvedic treatment aims to cure diseases, prevent diseases, and promote overall health and well-being.

Which of the following is an example of an Ayurvedic herb?

  1. Ashwagandha

  2. Ginseng

  3. Echinacea

  4. St. John's Wort


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ashwagandha is an Ayurvedic herb that is known for its adaptogenic properties, which help the body resist stress.

What is the term for the Ayurvedic practice of cleansing the body?

  1. Panchakarma

  2. Shirodhara

  3. Abhyanga

  4. Marma Therapy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Panchakarma is the Ayurvedic practice of cleansing the body through a series of five treatments.

Which of the following is not an Ayurvedic type of massage?

  1. Abhyanga

  2. Shirodhara

  3. Swedish Massage

  4. Marma Therapy


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Swedish Massage is a Western type of massage, while Abhyanga, Shirodhara, and Marma Therapy are Ayurvedic types of massage.

What is the term for the Ayurvedic practice of applying oil to the body?

  1. Abhyanga

  2. Shirodhara

  3. Panchakarma

  4. Marma Therapy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Abhyanga is the Ayurvedic practice of applying oil to the body.

Which of the following is not an Ayurvedic type of yoga?

  1. Hatha Yoga

  2. Vinyasa Yoga

  3. Kundalini Yoga

  4. Ashtanga Yoga


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Vinyasa Yoga is a modern type of yoga, while Hatha Yoga, Kundalini Yoga, and Ashtanga Yoga are Ayurvedic types of yoga.

What is the term for the Ayurvedic practice of meditation?

  1. Dhyana

  2. Pranayama

  3. Yoga Nidra

  4. Mantra Chanting


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dhyana is the Ayurvedic practice of meditation.

Which of the following is not an Ayurvedic type of diet?

  1. Sattvic Diet

  2. Rajasic Diet

  3. Tamasic Diet

  4. Mediterranean Diet


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Mediterranean Diet is a modern type of diet, while the Sattvic Diet, Rajasic Diet, and Tamasic Diet are Ayurvedic types of diet.

What is the term for the Ayurvedic practice of using sound to heal?

  1. Nada Yoga

  2. Mantra Chanting

  3. Kirtan

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Nada Yoga, Mantra Chanting, and Kirtan are all Ayurvedic practices of using sound to heal.

Which of the following is not an Ayurvedic type of therapy?

  1. Ayurvedic Massage

  2. Ayurvedic Herbal Medicine

  3. Ayurvedic Yoga

  4. Acupuncture


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Acupuncture is a Chinese type of therapy, while Ayurvedic Massage, Ayurvedic Herbal Medicine, and Ayurvedic Yoga are Ayurvedic types of therapy.

What is the term for the Ayurvedic practice of using gems and stones to heal?

  1. Ratna Chikitsa

  2. Ayurvedic Massage

  3. Ayurvedic Herbal Medicine

  4. Ayurvedic Yoga


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ratna Chikitsa is the Ayurvedic practice of using gems and stones to heal.

Which of the following is not an Ayurvedic type of treatment?

  1. Panchakarma

  2. Shirodhara

  3. Abhyanga

  4. Surgery


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Surgery is a Western type of treatment, while Panchakarma, Shirodhara, and Abhyanga are Ayurvedic types of treatment.

What is the term for the Ayurvedic practice of using colors to heal?

  1. Varnat Chikitsa

  2. Ayurvedic Massage

  3. Ayurvedic Herbal Medicine

  4. Ayurvedic Yoga


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Varnat Chikitsa is the Ayurvedic practice of using colors to heal.

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