Previous years Solved paper of UPSC Research Officer (Ayurveda) Part 3

In the last two post of previous years solved papers
we have solved 120 questions with explanations
now lets answer the rest 30 questions :


121. Doṣa in Vātaja Bhagandara
Question: According to Suśruta, which one of the following doṣa is involved in Vātaja Bhagandara?
(a) Vāta
(b) Pitta
(c) Kapha
(d) Rakta Answer: (a) Vāta
Explanation: Vātaja Bhagandara (fistula-in-ano due to Vāta) in Sushruta Samhita (Nidana Sthana, Chapter 4) is caused by Vāta, leading to symptoms like pain and dryness in the fistula tract. Other Doṣas like Pitta (inflammation) or Kapha (discharge) may dominate in their respective types of Bhagandara.


122. Lakṣaṇa of Kaphaja Vraṇa
Question: Which one of the following is the lakṣaṇa of Kaphaja Vraṇa?
(a) Śukla Śotha
(b) Rakta Śotha
(c) Kṛṣṇa Śotha
(d) Pīta Śotha

Answer: (a) Śukla Śotha

Explanation: Kaphaja Vraṇa (wound due to Kapha) in Sushruta Samhita (Sutra Sthana, Chapter 22) is characterized by Śukla Śotha (white swelling), along with coldness and discharge, due to Kapha’s heavy and sticky nature. Rakta and Pīta indicate Pitta, while Kṛṣṇa indicates Vāta.


123. Number of Vasti Yantras
Question: According to Suśruta, what is the number of Vasti Yantras?
(a) 2
(b) 3
(c) 4
(d) 5
Answer: (a) 2
Explanation: In Sushruta Samhita (Chikitsa Sthana, Chapter 37), two types of Vasti Yantras are described: one for Nirūha Vasti (decoction enema) and one for Anuvāsana Vasti (oil enema), differing in size and nozzle design to suit the type of enema.


124. Treatment of Raktaja Gulma
Question: Which one of the following is the line of treatment of Raktaja Gulma?
(a) Snehana
(b) Rakta Mokṣaṇa
(c) Swedana
(d) Vamana
Answer: (b) Rakta Mokṣaṇa
Explanation: Raktaja Gulma (uterine mass due to blood vitiation) in Charaka Samhita (Chikitsa Sthana, Chapter 5) is treated with Rakta Mokṣaṇa (bloodletting) to remove vitiated blood, a key Dūṣya in this condition. Snehana and Swedana are for Vāta, while Vamana is for Kapha dominance.


125. Śastra for Chedana
Question: Which one of the following Śastra is used for Chedana?
(a) Vṛddhipatra
(b) Karpatra
(c) Kuśapatra
(d) Nākha Śastra
Answer: (a) Vṛddhipatra
Explanation: Vṛddhipatra Śastra, a sharp, knife-like instrument in Sushruta Samhita (Sutra Sthana, Chapter 8), is used for Chedana (excision), such as in tumor removal. Karpatra is for scraping, Kuśapatra for incision, and Nākha Śastra (nail-shaped) for other purposes.

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