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Dravyaguna Vigyan · Paper I · Topic 3

Guna

SubjectDravyaguna Vigyan (AyUG-DG) PaperPaper I Topic No.Topic 3 TermI Weightage11 marks Hours4 LH · 2 NLH Topic ID2/dravyaguna/1-3

Exam eligibility

✓ MCQ✕ SAQ✓ LAQ

This topic can be asked as MCQ, LAQ; SAQ should not be asked.

Syllabus – subtopics

  1. 3.1Panchabhoutikatva, characteristics and classification
  2. 3.2Gurvadiguna and its karma on Dosha, Dhatu and Mala, clinical application and research updates
  3. 3.3Paradiguna with examples, clinical applications and research updates

Learning objectives

At the end of this topic the student should be able to… (NCISM Table 3)

  • Define Guna and describe its Panchabhoutikatva.
  • State characteristics of Gurvadi Guna.
  • Discuss Gurvadiguna in context to its Karma on Dosha, Dhatu and Mala with examples.
  • Enumarate & Summarize, clinical application of Gurvadi Guna with research updates.
  • Enlist Paradiguna with examples.
  • Interpret clinical applications of Paradiguna.
  • Discuss research updates of Paradiguna.

Notes

Detailed notes for Guna are being prepared. Meanwhile, revise the syllabus points above and practise the MCQs below.

MCQs on this topic

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Q1. Number of Gurvadi Gunas is
  1. A. 10
  2. B. 20
  3. C. 41
  4. D. 6

Answer: B — Ten pairs of opposite qualities (Guru–Laghu, Sheeta–Ushna, …) = 20 Gurvadi Gunas.

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Important questions

  • LAQ Describe Gurvadi Gunas with their Karma on Dosha, Dhatu and Mala, with examples. (Practice)