November 2024
Rachana Sharira - Paper I
(2021 Scheme)
Time: 3 Hours
Total marks: 1001
• Answer all questions to the point neatly and legibly. Do not leave any blank pages between answers.2
• Indicate the question number correctly for the answer in the margin space.3
• Answer all parts of a single question together. Leave sufficient space between answers.4
• Dra5w diagrams wherever necessary.
The Answers to MCQ questions (Q.No. i to Q.No. xx) shall be written continuously on the first two writing sheets (i.e., Page No. 3 & 4) only.
i. Which of the following bones is the first one to start ossification.
a) Ulna
b) Scapula
c) Clavicle
d) Humerus
ii. The total number of kandara in the body according to Susrutha Samhitha is
a) 10
b) 4
c) 16
d) 24
iii. Nakha and Roma are Malas of _____ dhatu
a) Majja
b) Asthi
c) Medas
d) Mamsa
iv. Which bone consists of odontoid process
a) Atlas
b) Axis
c) Seventh cervical vertebrae
d) First thoracic vertebrae
v. The medial surface of thyroid gland is related to
a) Trachea and Oesophagus
b) Common carotid artery
c) Sternohyoid muscle
d) All of the above
vi. The Joint between two or more bones which allow wide range and different motions, according to modern view is
a) Fibrous joint
b) Cartilaginous joint
c) Synovial joint
d) Compound joint
vii. Which is a Kandara Marma
a) Indrabasti
b) Nabhi
c) Aani
d) Vasti
viii. The largest fontanelle is
a) Sphenoidal fontanelle
b) Mastoid fontanelle
c) Anterior fontanelle
d) Posterior fontanelle
ix. The total number of Peshees in the body according to Susrutha is
a) 500
b) 503
c) 507
d) 400
x. The muscle which is innervated by Facial nerve
a) Masseter
b) Temporalis
c) Lateral pterygoid
d) Buccinator
xi. The total number of sandhi according to Susrutha is
a) 107
b) 110
c) 210
d) 360
xii. Which of the following is an example of Bahu Sandhi (many jointed)
a) Hikka Sandhi (Hinge joint)
b) Kora Sandhi (Ball & Socket joint)
c) Samudga Sandhi (Sutures)
d) Prathara Sandhi (Plane joint)
xiii. Adhyatma Dravyas in the body are
a) Vayu, Pitta, Kapha
b) Manas, Atma, Indriya, Kāla, Diś
c) Rasa, Rakta, Mamsa, Medas, Asthi, Majja, Shukra
d) Pruthwi, Ap, Tejas, Vayu, Akash
xiv. The total number of Kurcha in the body according to Acharya Susrutha
a) 16
b) 7
c) 14
d) 6
xv. The total number of snayu in the body according to Acharya Susrutha is
a) 600
b) 230
c) 900
d) 920
xvi. How many pairs of spinal nerves are present in human being
a) 29
b) 30
c) 31
d) 32
xvii. Number of Asthi explained by Susruta Acharya
a) 206
b) 300
c) 360
d) 210
xviii. The number of peshi present in each sthana (breast) in females according Susrutha Acharya is
a) 4
b) 5
c) 6
d) 20
xix. Which is the largest endocrine gland
a) Pineal
b) Adrenal
c) Thyroid
d) Pituitary
xx. Which among the following is a part of internal capsule
a) Anterior limb
b) Genu
c) Sublentiform part
d) All the above
Define Sharir and Shaarir (शरीर and शारीर).
Explain shuddha Shukra and shuddha Artava Lakshana (शुद्ध शुक्र and शुद्ध आर्तव लक्षण).
Describe the Structure of sperm.
Describe the Gross anatomy of Pituitary gland.
Explain the origin, insertion, action and nerve supply of latissimus dorsi and gastrocnemius.
Define peshee (पेशी) according to Ayurveda. Briefly describe the types of snayu (स्नायु).
Describe the Thoracic duct.
Describe the panchbhautik swaroop of Kesha (केश), Nakha (नख) and Danta (दन्त). Mention one of its applied value.
Define Garbha (गर्भ). Explain the role of tridosha and Panchamahabhutha in the development of Garbha (गर्भ).
Explain the classification of bones according to Ayurvedic and Modern view. Briefly explain the upper end of femur with its muscle attachments.
Classify Nervous system. Describe the surfaces, borders and lobes of cerebellum.
Describe the microscopic structure of heart. Explain the blood supply of the heart.
November 2024
Rachana Sharira - Paper I
(2021 Scheme)
Time: 3 Hours
Total marks: 1001
• Answer all questions to the point neatly and legibly. Do not leave any blank pages between answers.2
• Indicate the question number correctly for the answer in the margin space.3
• Answer all parts of a single question together. Leave sufficient space between answers.4
• Dra5w diagrams wherever necessary.
The Answers to MCQ questions (Q.No. i to Q.No. xx) shall be written continuously on the first two writing sheets (i.e., Page No. 3 & 4) only.
i. Which of the following bones is the first one to start ossification.
a) Ulna
b) Scapula
c) Clavicle
d) Humerus
ii. The total number of kandara in the body according to Susrutha Samhitha is
a) 10
b) 4
c) 16
d) 24
iii. Nakha and Roma are Malas of _____ dhatu
a) Majja
b) Asthi
c) Medas
d) Mamsa
iv. Which bone consists of odontoid process
a) Atlas
b) Axis
c) Seventh cervical vertebrae
d) First thoracic vertebrae
v. The medial surface of thyroid gland is related to
a) Trachea and Oesophagus
b) Common carotid artery
c) Sternohyoid muscle
d) All of the above
vi. The Joint between two or more bones which allow wide range and different motions, according to modern view is
a) Fibrous joint
b) Cartilaginous joint
c) Synovial joint
d) Compound joint
vii. Which is a Kandara Marma
a) Indrabasti
b) Nabhi
c) Aani
d) Vasti
viii. The largest fontanelle is
a) Sphenoidal fontanelle
b) Mastoid fontanelle
c) Anterior fontanelle
d) Posterior fontanelle
ix. The total number of Peshees in the body according to Susrutha is
a) 500
b) 503
c) 507
d) 400
x. The muscle which is innervated by Facial nerve
a) Masseter
b) Temporalis
c) Lateral pterygoid
d) Buccinator
xi. The total number of sandhi according to Susrutha is
a) 107
b) 110
c) 210
d) 360
xii. Which of the following is an example of Bahu Sandhi (many jointed)
a) Hikka Sandhi (Hinge joint)
b) Kora Sandhi (Ball & Socket joint)
c) Samudga Sandhi (Sutures)
d) Prathara Sandhi (Plane joint)
xiii. Adhyatma Dravyas in the body are
a) Vayu, Pitta, Kapha
b) Manas, Atma, Indriya, Kāla, Diś
c) Rasa, Rakta, Mamsa, Medas, Asthi, Majja, Shukra
d) Pruthwi, Ap, Tejas, Vayu, Akash
xiv. The total number of Kurcha in the body according to Acharya Susrutha
a) 16
b) 7
c) 14
d) 6
xv. The total number of snayu in the body according to Acharya Susrutha is
a) 600
b) 230
c) 900
d) 920
xvi. How many pairs of spinal nerves are present in human being
a) 29
b) 30
c) 31
d) 32
xvii. Number of Asthi explained by Susruta Acharya
a) 206
b) 300
c) 360
d) 210
xviii. The number of peshi present in each sthana (breast) in females according Susrutha Acharya is
a) 4
b) 5
c) 6
d) 20
xix. Which is the largest endocrine gland
a) Pineal
b) Adrenal
c) Thyroid
d) Pituitary
xx. Which among the following is a part of internal capsule
a) Anterior limb
b) Genu
c) Sublentiform part
d) All the above
Define Sharir and Shaarir (शरीर and शारीर).
Explain shuddha Shukra and shuddha Artava Lakshana (शुद्ध शुक्र and शुद्ध आर्तव लक्षण).
Describe the Structure of sperm.
Describe the Gross anatomy of Pituitary gland.
Explain the origin, insertion, action and nerve supply of latissimus dorsi and gastrocnemius.
Define peshee (पेशी) according to Ayurveda. Briefly describe the types of snayu (स्नायु).
Describe the Thoracic duct.
Describe the panchbhautik swaroop of Kesha (केश), Nakha (नख) and Danta (दन्त). Mention one of its applied value.
Define Garbha (गर्भ). Explain the role of tridosha and Panchamahabhutha in the development of Garbha (गर्भ).
Explain the classification of bones according to Ayurvedic and Modern view. Briefly explain the upper end of femur with its muscle attachments.
Classify Nervous system. Describe the surfaces, borders and lobes of cerebellum.
Describe the microscopic structure of heart. Explain the blood supply of the heart.