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Kaumarabhritya · Paper I · Topic 1

Introduction to Kaumarabhritya

SubjectKaumarabhritya (AyUG-KB) PaperPaper I Topic No.Topic 1 TermI Weightage1 marks Hours2 LH · 0 NLHT · 0 NLHP Topic ID3/kaumarabhritya/1-1

Exam eligibility

✓ MCQ✕ SAQ✕ LAQ

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

Syllabus – subtopics

  1. 1Definitions of Kaumarabhritya, Scope and importance of Kaumarabhritya and terminologies used in Kaumarabhritya
  2. 2Vayobedha (Classification of age with recent Understanding) along with its rationale

Learning objectives

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

  • Define Kaumarabhritya
  • Enlist the scope and importance of Kaumarabhritya. Explain the term Jatamatra, Navajata, Sadyojata, Bala, and Kumara.
  • Explain Vayo Bheda. Enlist terminologies associated with different stages of life. Classify age as per recent advances. Analyse rationale behind Vayo Bheda.

Notes

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

MCQs on this topic

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Q1. The main classical text of Kaumarabhritya is
  1. A. Kashyapa Samhita
  2. B. Bhela Samhita
  3. C. Harita Samhita
  4. D. Madhava Nidana

Answer: A — Kashyapa Samhita (Vriddha Jivakiya Tantra) is the main text of Ayurvedic paediatrics.

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