Ayurveda Doshas and Constitution

Question 1

Which of the five elements (Pancha Mahabhutas) primarily constitute Vata dosha?

Accepted Answer

Space and Air

Answer

Fire and Water

Answer

Earth and Water

Answer

Fire and Air

Question 2

What is a person's 'Prakriti' in Ayurveda?

Accepted Answer

Their inherent, unchanging constitution determined at conception

Answer

Their current state of health

Answer

Their dietary preferences

Answer

Their emotional nature

Question 3

Which dosha governs digestion, metabolism, intelligence, and body temperature?

Accepted Answer

Pitta

Answer

Vata

Answer

Kapha

Answer

All three equally

Question 4

What is 'Vikriti' in Ayurvedic assessment?

Accepted Answer

Current state of dosha imbalance or deviation from Prakriti

Answer

Natural constitution

Answer

A type of herbal therapy

Answer

A seasonal diet

Question 5

Which dosha is responsible for all movement in the body, including nerve impulses, breathing, and circulation?

Accepted Answer

Vata

Answer

Pitta

Answer

Kapha

Answer

All doshas equally

Question 6

According to Ayurveda, which dosha type tends to have a heavy build, smooth skin, good endurance, and calm temperament?

Accepted Answer

Kapha

Answer

Vata

Answer

Pitta

Answer

Vata-Pitta