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  1. In Nadi Pariksha, which finger position detects Vata dosha?

    Answer: Index finger (tarjani)

    The index finger (tarjani) is placed closest to the wrist and corresponds to Vata dosha in Nadi Pariksha.

  2. Which Ayurvedic diagnostic method involves examining the tongue's color, coating, and shape?

    Answer: Jihva Pariksha

    Jihva Pariksha is the Ayurvedic examination of the tongue to assess doshic imbalances and digestive health.

  3. A patient presents with a pale, dry, cracked tongue with a thin coating. Which dosha imbalance does this most likely indicate?

    Answer: Vata excess

    A dry, cracked, pale tongue indicates Vata excess, reflecting dryness and depletion in the system.

  4. In Ayurvedic assessment, Srotas refers to:

    Answer: The channels or pathways of bodily transport

    Srotas are the channels or pathways through which nutrients, wastes, and doshas flow throughout the body.

  5. Which of the following is NOT one of the eight fold examination methods (Ashtavidha Pariksha)?

    Answer: Rasa (taste)

    Ashtavidha Pariksha includes Nadi, Mutra, Mala, Jihva, Shabda, Sparsha, Druk, and Akruti — Rasa is not one of the eight.

  6. In Ayurvedic urine examination (Mutra Pariksha), the oil drop test is used to assess:

    Answer: Prognosis of disease

    The oil drop test in Mutra Pariksha is used to determine the prognosis (Sadhya-Asadhya) of a disease based on how oil spreads.

  7. Kaphaja Nadi (Kapha pulse) is typically felt by which finger in Nadi Pariksha?

    Answer: Ring finger

    The ring finger (anamika) detects Kapha dosha, positioned furthest from the wrist in the standard three-finger placement.