BAMS 1st Prof Question Bank
Long answer (LAQ, 10 marks) and short answer (SAQ, 5 marks) questions — subject-wise, linked to the exact syllabus topic.
Padartha Vijnanam
- LAQ Define Ayu. Describe the Lakshana and Swaroopa of Ayurveda and explain its Prayojana. · Ayurveda Nirupana (Practice)
- LAQ Define Padartha. Classify Padartha and explain the Karana Padarthas according to Acharya Charaka. · Padartha and Darshana Nirupana (Practice)
- LAQ Describe Manas – Lakshana, Guna, Vishaya, Karma and its Ubhayatmakatva. · Dravya Vijnaneeyam (Practice)
- SAQ Write a short note on Kala and its significance in Ayurveda. · Dravya Vijnaneeyam (Practice)
- SAQ Explain the clinical application of Samanya–Vishesha Siddhanta with examples. · Samanya Vijnaneeyam (Practice)
- LAQ Define Pratyaksha Pramana. Describe its types and the six types of Sannikarsha. · Pratyaksha Pariksha / Pramana (Practice)
- SAQ Write a short note on Vyapti and its types. · Anumana Pariksha / Pramana (Practice)
- LAQ Describe Satkaryavada and Asatkaryavada and their utility in Ayurveda. · Karya-Karana Siddhanta (Practice)
Which topics can come as LAQ / only SAQ?
LAQ (10-mark) eligible topics
Ayurveda NirupanaPadartha and Darshana NirupanaDravya VijnaneeyamGuna VijnaneeyamKarma VijnaneeyamSamanya VijnaneeyamVishesha VijnaneeyamParikshaAptopadesha Pariksha / PramanaPratyaksha Pariksha / PramanaAnumana Pariksha / PramanaKarya-Karana Siddhanta
SAQ / MCQ only (no LAQ)
Kriya Sharir
- LAQ Describe the five types of Vata with their Sthana and Karma. · Vata Dosha (Practice)
- SAQ Write the similarities and differences between Agni and Pitta. · Pitta Dosha (Practice)
- LAQ Define Prakriti. Describe the factors influencing Deha Prakriti and features of Vata Prakriti. · Prakriti (Deha Prakriti & Manasa Prakriti) (Practice)
- SAQ Write a short note on Avasthapaka. · Aharapaka (Process of Digestion) (Practice)
- LAQ Describe the mechanism of respiration and the neural control of respiration. · Physiology of Respiratory System (Practice)
- LAQ Describe Ojas – formation, types, Pramana and features of Ojo Kshaya. · Ojas (Practice)
- SAQ Explain the mechanism of blood coagulation. · Haemopoietic System (Practice)
- SAQ Describe the cardiac cycle. · Physiology of Cardiovascular System (Practice)
Which topics can come as LAQ / only SAQ?
LAQ (10-mark) eligible topics
Vata DoshaPitta DoshaKapha DoshaPrakriti (Deha Prakriti & Manasa Prakriti)AharaAgniAharapaka (Process of Digestion)Physiology – Homeostasis & Cell PhysiologyPhysiology of Respiratory SystemPhysiology of Gastrointestinal SystemPhysiology of Nervous SystemPhysiology of Endocrine GlandsRasa DhatuRakta DhatuMamsa DhatuMeda DhatuAsthi DhatuMajja DhatuShukra DhatuOjasUpadhatu (Stanya, Artava, Tvak)Mala (Purisha, Mutra, Sveda, Dhatumala)Indriya VijnanaManasHaemopoietic SystemPhysiology of Cardiovascular SystemPhysiology of Male & Female Reproductive SystemsPhysiology of ExcretionSpecial Senses, Sleep & Dreams
SAQ / MCQ only (no LAQ)
Rachana Sharir
- LAQ Describe Masanumasika Garbha Vriddhi according to Ayurveda. · Garbha Shaarira (Practice)
- SAQ Write a short note on Kurcha and Jala. · Paribhasha Shaarira (Practice)
- LAQ Describe the femur with its attachments and clinical anatomy. · Osteology (Practice)
- SAQ Describe the knee joint – type, ligaments and movements. · Arthrology (Practice)
- LAQ Define Marma. Classify Marma on the basis of structure and prognosis. · Marma Sharira (Practice)
- SAQ Describe Pranavaha Srotas and its Mula. · Srotas Shaarira (Practice)
- SAQ Describe the external features and blood supply of the heart. · Cardiovascular System (Practice)
Which topics can come as LAQ / only SAQ?
LAQ (10-mark) eligible topics
Garbha ShaariraAsthi ShaariraSandhi ShaariraEmbryologyOsteologyArthrologyNervous SystemEndocrinologyLymphatic SystemKoshtha evam Ashaya ShariraSira ShariraDhamani ShariraSrotas ShaariraKala ShaariraIndriya ShaariraTwacha ShariraMarma ShariraRespiratory SystemDigestive SystemCardiovascular SystemUrinary SystemReproductive SystemSensory Organs
SAQ / MCQ only (no LAQ)
Sanskrit evam Ayurved Itihas
- LAQ स्वरसन्धिं सोदाहरणं विवृणुत (Explain Svara Sandhi with examples). · Sandhi – Ach, Hal, Visarga and Rutva Sandhi (Practice)
- LAQ तत्पुरुषसमासस्य भेदान् सोदाहरणं लिखत (Write types of Tatpurusha Samasa with examples). · Samasa – compounds (Practice)
- SAQ Use any five Upasargas with the dhatu ‘हृ’ and give meanings. · Upasarga – prefixes (Upasargah kriyayoge) (Practice)
- SAQ Make sentences using अपि, विना, सह, यदा–तदा, यत्र–तत्र. · Avyaya – indeclinables (Practice)
- SAQ Write the Paribhasha of सात्म्यम्, स्थानी, योगवाही, विदाहि, अनुपान. · Paribhasha Padani – Ayurvedic technical terms (Practice)
- LAQ Narrate the Nakuli-Brahmani Katha from Aparikshitakarakam in Sanskrit/English. · Panchatantra – Aparikshitakarakam (5th Tantra) (Practice)
Which topics can come as LAQ / only SAQ?
LAQ (10-mark) eligible topics
Karaka Prakarana & Vachya Prayoga – case relationsSandhi – Ach, Hal, Visarga and Rutva SandhiSamasa – compoundsShabda Rupa – noun declensionsDhatu Rupa – verb conjugationsPratyaya – suffixes (Krit Pratyaya)Nirukti & Paryaya Padani – etymology and synonymsParibhasha Padani – Ayurvedic technical termsAnvaya Lekhanam – prose order of Ashtanga Hridaya Sutrasthana & Vaidyakiya SubhashitaPanchatantra – Aparikshitakarakam (5th Tantra)
SAQ / MCQ only (no LAQ)
Samhita Adhyayan 1
- LAQ Describe Rasa, Virya, Vipaka and Prabhava as explained in Ayushkamiya Adhyaya. · AH Su. 1 – Ayushkamiya Adhyaya (Practice)
- SAQ Write the benefits of Abhyanga and Vyayama as per Dinacharya Adhyaya. · AH Su. 2 – Dinacharya Adhyaya (Practice)
- LAQ Describe Ritucharya of Hemanta and Varsha Ritu. Add a note on Ritusandhi. · AH Su. 3 – Ritucharya Adhyaya (Practice)
- SAQ Write a short note on Alasaka and Visuchika. · AH Su. 8 – Matrashitiya Adhyaya (Practice)
- LAQ Describe Ayurvedavatarana according to Charaka Samhita Sutrasthana 1. · Ch. Su. 1 – Deerghanjiviteeya Adhyaya (Practice)
- SAQ List the Dharaniya Vegas and describe benefits of Vyayama. · Ch. Su. 7 – Navegandharaniya Adhyaya (Practice)
- LAQ Describe Trividha Eshana and establish Punarjanma by Chaturvidha Pariksha. · Ch. Su. 11 – Tisraishaniya Adhyaya (Practice)
Which topics can come as LAQ / only SAQ?
LAQ (10-mark) eligible topics
AH Su. 1 – Ayushkamiya AdhyayaAH Su. 2 – Dinacharya AdhyayaAH Su. 3 – Ritucharya AdhyayaAH Su. 4 – Roganutpadaniya AdhyayaAH Su. 8 – Matrashitiya AdhyayaAH Su. 9 – Dravyadi Vijnaniya AdhyayaAH Su. 10 – Rasabhediya AdhyayaAH Su. 11 – Doshadi Vijnaniya AdhyayaAH Su. 12 – Doshabhediya AdhyayaAH Su. 13 – Doshopakramaniya AdhyayaAH Su. 14 – Dvividhopakramaniya AdhyayaCh. Su. 1 – Deerghanjiviteeya AdhyayaCh. Su. 5 – Matrashiteeya AdhyayaCh. Su. 6 – Tasyashiteeya AdhyayaCh. Su. 7 – Navegandharaniya AdhyayaCh. Su. 8 – Indriyopakramaniya AdhyayaCh. Su. 9 – Khuddakachatushpada AdhyayaCh. Su. 10 – Mahachatushpada AdhyayaCh. Su. 11 – Tisraishaniya AdhyayaCh. Su. 12 – Vatakalakaliya Adhyaya