BAMS 2nd Prof Question Bank
Long answer (LAQ, 10 marks) and short answer (SAQ, 5 marks) questions — subject-wise, linked to the exact syllabus topic.
Roga Nidan evam Vikriti Vigyan
- LAQ Describe Trividha, Ashtavidha and Dashavidha Pariksha. Add a note on their clinical utility. · Pareeksha (Practice)
- LAQ Define Ama. Describe its Nidana, Lakshana and Bheda, and explain its role in Vyadhi utpatti. · Concept of Ama (Practice)
- LAQ Define Samprapti. Describe Samprapti bheda and explain Shatkriyakala with its importance in Chikitsa. · Samprapti (Practice)
- SAQ Write Sama and Nirama Dosha Lakshana. · Assessment of Ama (Practice)
- LAQ Describe the Nidana, Samprapti and Bheda of Jwara according to Charaka. · Jwara (Practice)
- SAQ Write the Samanya Lakshana and Sadhyasadhyata of Prameha. · Prameha (Practice)
Which topics can come as LAQ / only SAQ?
LAQ (10-mark) eligible topics
PareekshaMethods of Rogi pareekshaSapeksha nidana - Vyavacchedaka nidanaDosha VikritiDoshagati and RogamargaSrotodushtiConcept of AmaSthana samshraya – PoorvaroopaDushya dushtiSampraptiRupaVyadhiVyadhikshamatvaDhatu PakaAgnimandya – Ajeerna, Anaha, Adhmana, AtopaShoolaAtisara, and PravahikaGrahaniShwasaKasaJwaraPanduRaktapittaShothaKamalaUdara RogaKushtha - Maha Kushtha & Kshudra Kushtha (According to Charaka)SheetapittaShwitraVisarpaSthoulya – KarshyaPramehaVatavyadhiSnayugata vataSandhigatavata and Asthi majja gata vataAmavataVatarakta
SAQ / MCQ only (no LAQ)
Roga nidana – Pathophysiology and clinical diagnosisUpashaya/ AnupashayaAssessment of AmaVyadhinamakaranaAshtanindita (Endocrine disorders)Janapadodhwamsa vikara (Pandemic disorders)Nidanarthakara Vyadhi, VyadhisankaraRogi bala PareekshaInfection and Nutritional disordersUpadravaVyadhi bala pareekshaSadhyasadhyatva – PrognosisChhardiAmlapittaVisuchika, Alasaka, VilambikaCommon GIT diseasesMutrakrichhraMutraghataCommon Urinary diseasesHikkaRajayakshma & ShoshaCommon lung disordersFeverHematopoietic diseasesHridrogaCardiovascular disordersHepatobiliary diseasesSkin diseasesThyroid disordersObesityDiabetes Mellitus and PancreatitisCommon neurologic and spine disordersDiseases of bone, joints, and musclesImmunological & Metabolic disordersClinical presentation of common parasitic disordersTuberculosis
Dravyaguna Vigyan
- LAQ Describe Gurvadi Gunas with their Karma on Dosha, Dhatu and Mala, with examples. · Guna (Practice)
- LAQ Describe Rasa – Utpatti, Panchabhautika constitution, Lakshana and Karma of Shadrasa. Add a note on Atiyoga lakshana. · Rasa (Practice)
- SAQ Explain Trividha Vipaka and the methods of determining Vipaka. · Vipaka (Practice)
- SAQ Define Prabhava. Explain Vichitrapratyayarabdha dravya with examples. · Prabhava (Practice)
- LAQ Describe Guduchi under Nama, Kula, Botanical source, Rasapanchaka, Karma, Amayika prayoga and Yoga. · Dravya (Drug) Nama-Guna-Karma Jnana (Practice)
Which topics can come as LAQ / only SAQ?
LAQ (10-mark) eligible topics
GunaRasaKarmaPrinciples of General PharmacologyDravya (Drug) Nama-Guna-Karma JnanaDravya (Drugs) Nama -Guna-Karma- Jnana
SAQ / MCQ only (no LAQ)
Rasashastra evam Bhaishajya Kalpana
- LAQ Describe Panchavidha Kashaya Kalpana with method of preparation, dose and examples. · Kalpana Nirmana I (Primary & Secondary dosage forms) (Practice)
- LAQ Describe Parada – synonyms, Doshas, Ashtasamskara and the importance of Parada Shodhana. · Rasa Dravya Parichaya- I (Practice)
- SAQ Write the method of preparation of Rasa Sindura (Kupipakva Rasayana). · Chaturvidha Rasayana (Practice)
- SAQ Write Bhasma pariksha with their significance. · Paribhasha ( Terminology) (Practice)
- LAQ Describe the different routes of drug administration (Aushadhi Prayoga Marga) in Ayurveda with examples. · Aushadhi Prayoga Marga (Practice)
Which topics can come as LAQ / only SAQ?
LAQ (10-mark) eligible topics
Kalpana Nirmana I (Primary & Secondary dosage forms)Kalpana Nirmana-II (Method of Preparation of different dosage forms& Dietary Supplements) )Rasa Dravya Parichaya- IKalpana Nirman -III (Method of Preparation of different dosage forms)Chaturvidha RasayanaSingle drug (Herbal & Mineral)Single drug(Bhasma, Shuddha & Pishti)Aushadhi Kalpa -I (Compound formulations)Aushadhi Kalpa-II (Compound Drugs/Formulations)Aushadhi Prayoga Marga
SAQ / MCQ only (no LAQ)
Chronological development of Ayurvediya Aushadhi NirmanaParibhasha ( Terminology)Adharbhuta Siddhanta (Application of fundamental principles )Yantropakaranani- I (Equipments and machineries)Yantropakaranani -II (Equipments, fuel and Heating Devices)Rasa Dravya Parichaya IICurrent and emerging trend in Ayurvedic pharmaceuticalsGMP(Schedule T) & Regulatory aspects of Ayurvedic drugsAushadhi Prayoga VigyanaDosage Forms & Cosmetic ProductsNutraceuticalsAnupana Prayoga for Aushadhi KalpaRational prescription along with safe dispensing of Ayurvedic formulationsTraditional & Local health PracticesPharmacovigilance for Ayurveda drugs
Agad Tantra evam Vidhi Vaidyaka
- LAQ Define Visha. Describe Visha guna, Visha vega and Sthavara visha veganusara chikitsa. · Concepts of Agada Tantra (Clinical Toxicology) (Practice)
- LAQ Describe the classification, signs, symptoms and management of Sarpa Visha (snake bite) along with first aid. · Jangama Visha (Practice)
- SAQ Write signs, symptoms, fatal dose and management of Vatsanabha poisoning. · Sthavara visha – Poisons of Plant origin (Practice)
- LAQ Describe the early and late signs of death and their medico-legal importance. · Thanatology (Practice)
- SAQ Write a note on professional negligence and the defences in medical negligence suits. · Vaidya sadvritta : Duties and Responsibilities of medical practitioner (Practice)
Which topics can come as LAQ / only SAQ?
LAQ (10-mark) eligible topics
Concepts of Agada Tantra (Clinical Toxicology)Visha Chikitsa (Management of Poisoning)Garavisha and DooshivishaSthavara visha – Poisons of Plant originSthavara Visha – Poisons of Metallic originJangama VishaKritrima vishaSubstances of abusePersonal identityThanatologyAsphyxial deathsInjury
SAQ / MCQ only (no LAQ)
Vishakta aahara pariksha and Viruddha aharaVisha Upadrava and diseases caused due to exposure to Visha/poisonsEnvironmental ToxicologyDermatological manifestations of visha/poisonsTherapeutic utility of Agada yogaAgada Tantra perspectives on cancerVaidya sadvritta : Duties and Responsibilities of medical practitionerLegal ProceduresPregnancy, delivery and abortionSexual offencesForensic psychiatryForensic science laboratoryLaws, Acts, Rules and Regulations
Swasthavritta evam Yoga
- LAQ Describe Dinacharya and explain the importance of each regimen with present-day relevance. · Healthy Life style -Dinacharya (Daily regimen) (Practice)
- LAQ Describe Ritucharya with Ritu sandhi and Ritu shodhana. · Ritucharya (Practice)
- SAQ Write the importance of Sadvritta in prevention of psychosomatic disorders. · Sadvritta (Practice)
- LAQ Describe the purification of water on a large scale. · Environmental health (Practice)
- LAQ Define Primary Health Care. Describe its elements, principles and the three-tier health care system in India. · Primary health care (Practice)
- SAQ Write the classification of disinfectants with examples. · Disinfection (Practice)
Which topics can come as LAQ / only SAQ?
LAQ (10-mark) eligible topics
Healthy Life style -Dinacharya (Daily regimen)RitucharyaAharaYogaJanapadodhwamsa / Maraka VyadhiEnvironmental healthPrimary health careNational Health Programmes
SAQ / MCQ only (no LAQ)
Swastha and SwasthyaRatricharyaRoganutpadaniyaSadvrittaRasayana for SwasthaNaturopathyDisaster managementOccupational HealthSchool health servicesDisinfectionMother and Child health careFamily welfare programmePreventive GeriatricsWorld Health Organization and International health agenciesVital StatisticsHealth AdministrationNational Health Policy
Samhita Adhyayan 2
- LAQ Describe Sneha yoni, Chaturvidha sneha, Sneha matra and Snehapana vidhi as per Charaka Sutra 13. · Cha.Su.13- Sneha Adhyaya (Practice)
- SAQ Write a note on Nanatmaja and Samanyaja vikara (Cha. Su. 20). · Cha.Su.20- Maharoga adhyaya (Practice)
- LAQ Describe Jwara nidana as per Charaka Nidana Sthana 1, including Nidana panchaka. · Cha.Ni.01-Jwara nidana Adhyaya (Practice)
- LAQ Describe Janapadodhwamsa – causes, mechanism and prevention (Cha. Vi. 3). · Cha.Vi.03-Janapadodhwansaneeya Vimanam Adhyaya (Practice)
- LAQ Describe the Garbhotpadaka bhava and month-wise development of the foetus (Cha. Sha. 4). · Cha.Sha.04-Mahatee garbhavakranti Adhyaya (Practice)
Which topics can come as LAQ / only SAQ?
LAQ (10-mark) eligible topics
Cha.Su.13- Sneha AdhyayaCha.Su.14- Sveda AdhyayaCha.Su.15- Upakalpaneeya AdhyayaCha.Su.16- Chikitsaprabhritiya AdhyayaCha.Su.17- Kiyantashiraseeya AdhyayaCha.Su.18-Trisotheeya AdhyayaCha.Su.21- Ashtauninditeeya adhyayaCha.Su.22- Langhanabrimhaneeya AdhyayaCha.Su.23- Santarpaneeya AdhyayaCha.Su.24- Vidhishoniteeya AdhyayaCha.Su.25- Yajjapurusheeya AdhyayaCha.Su.26- Atreyabhadrakaapyeeya AdhyayaCha.Su.28- Vividhashitapeeteeya AdhyayaCha.Su.30- Arthedashamahamooleeya AdhyayaCha.Ni.01-Jwara nidana AdhyayaCha.Ni.02-Raktapitta nidana AdhyayaCha.Ni.04-Prameha nidana adhyayaCha.Ni.05-Kushta nidana AdhyayaCha.Ni.06-Shosha nidana AdhyayaCha.Ni.07-Unmada nidana AdhyayaCha.Ni.08-Apasmara nidana adhyayaCha.Vi.01- Rasa vimana AdhyayamCha.Vi.02-Trividha kuksheeya AdhyayamCha.Vi.03-Janapadodhwansaneeya Vimanam AdhyayaCha.Vi.04-Trividha roga vishesha vijnyaneeya adhyayaCha.Vi. 05- Sroto vimana AdhyayaCha.Vi. 06-Roganika vimana adhyayaCha.Vi. 07- Vyadhita rupeeya vimana AdhyayaCha.Vi. 08-Rogabhishagjiteeyam AdhyaayamCha.Sha.04-Mahatee garbhavakranti Adhyaya
SAQ / MCQ only (no LAQ)
Cha.Su.19-Ashtodareeya AdhyayaCha.Su.20- Maharoga adhyayaCha.Su.27- Annapaana vidhi AdhyayaCha.Su.29- Dashapraanaayataneeya AdhyayaCha.Ni.03-Gulma nidana AdhyayaCha.Sha.01-Katithapurusheeya AdhyayaCha.Sha.02-Atulyagothreeyam AdhyaayaCha.Sha.03-Khuddika garbhavakranti AdhyayaCha.Sha.05-Purushavichaya Shareera AdhyayaCha.Sha.06-Sareeravichaya adhyayaCha.Sha.07- Sareerasankhya sareera AdhyayaCha.Sha.08-Jathisutreeya AdhyayaCha.In.1-Varnasvariyam Indriya AdhyayaCha.In.5-Purvarupeeyam Indriyam AdhyayaCha.In.7-Pannarupiyam Indriyam AdhyayaCha.In.10-Sadyomaraneeyam Indriya AdhyayaCha.In.11-Anujyotiyam Indriya AdhyayaCha.In.12-Gomayachurniyam Indriya Adhyaya