Suśruta Saṃhitā – Sūtra Sthāna MCQs

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1. Which term is used by Suśruta to denote the 'science of surgery'?
Sanskrit: "Śalyatantraṃ nāma..."
A) Kayachikitsa
B) Shalyatantra
C) Shalakya Tantra
D) Rasayana
Correct Answer: B) Shalyatantra
Reference: Sūtrasthāna 1/1

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2. According to Suśruta, how many types of Śalya (foreign bodies) are there?
Sanskrit: "Śalyāni dvidhā bhavanti..."
A) 3
B) 2
C) 4
D) 5
Correct Answer: B) 2 (Śārīra Śalya & Āgantuka Śalya)
Reference: Sūtrasthāna 1/3

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3. Which is the foremost among the eight branches of Ayurveda according to Suśruta?
Sanskrit: "Aṣṭāṅgaṃ hi śāstrasya..."
A) Shalakya Tantra
B) Shalyatantra
C) Rasayana Tantra
D) Agadatantra
Correct Answer: B) Shalyatantra
Reference: Sūtrasthāna 1/6

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4. How many qualities are described for a Vaidya in Suśruta Sūtrasthāna 4?
Sanskrit: "Caturdaśa guṇāḥ..."
A) 10
B) 14
C) 12
D) 8
Correct Answer: B) 14
Reference: Sūtrasthāna 4/7

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5. In Suśruta’s classification, how many types of diseases are described based on origin?
Sanskrit: "Vyādhayaḥ punarutpattibhedāt..."
A) 2
B) 3
C) 4
D) 5
Correct Answer: C) 4 (Āgantu, Sharīra, Manasa, Svabhāvika)
Reference: Sūtrasthāna 1/24

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6. According to Suśruta, what is the best time for surgery?
Sanskrit: "Śaradṛtuḥ śastra karmaṇām..."
A) Summer
B) Winter
C) Autumn (Śarada)
D) Rainy season
Correct Answer: C) Autumn (Śarada)
Reference: Sūtrasthāna 1/27

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7. How many types of Śastra (surgical instruments) are mentioned by Suśruta?
Sanskrit: "Śastrāṇi dvidhā bhavanti..."
A) 20
B) 10
C) 2
D) 5
Correct Answer: C) 2 (Anukta & Prakrita types)
Reference: Sūtrasthāna 7/3

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8. Which rasa is described as the best among all for strength and longevity?
Sanskrit: "Madhuraḥ śreṣṭhatamaḥ..."
A) Tikta
B) Madhura
C) Katu
D) Kashaya
Correct Answer: B) Madhura
Reference: Sūtrasthāna 42/4

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9. Which doṣa is considered to be the root of all bodily functions according to Suśruta?
Sanskrit: "Vāyurhi sarvagātrāṇām..."
A) Pitta
B) Kapha
C) Vata
D) Rakta
Correct Answer: C) Vata
Reference: Sūtrasthāna 21/5

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10. How many types of Agni (digestive fire) are described in Suśruta Sūtrasthāna?
Sanskrit: "Agnayaścaturvidhāḥ..."
A) 2
B) 3
C) 4
D) 5
Correct Answer: C) 4 (Jatharagni, Bhutagni, Dhatvagni, etc.)
Reference: Sūtrasthāna 35/3

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11. How many types of Śalya-upakaraṇa (surgical accessories) are mentioned by Suśruta?
Sanskrit: "Upakaraṇāni ṣaḍvidhāni..."
A) 5
B) 6
C) 8
D) 10
Correct Answer: B) 6
Reference: Sūtrasthāna 7/7

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12. Which of the following is not one of the five measures in Pañcakarma as per Suśruta?
Sanskrit: "Vamanaṃ virecanaṃ..."
A) Vamana
B) Virechana
C) Nasya
D) Raktamokshana
Correct Answer: D) Raktamokshana (Suśruta mentions it separately as a prime therapy, not within Pañcakarma)
Reference: Sūtrasthāna 14/3

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13. Which season is best for Virechana according to Suśruta?
Sanskrit: "Hemante vamanaṃ..."
A) Śiśira (late winter)
B) Vasanta (spring)
C) Grīṣma (summer)
D) Varṣā (monsoon)
Correct Answer: B) Vasanta (spring)
Reference: Sūtrasthāna 14/4

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14. What is the primary cause of Marmābhighāta according to Suśruta?
Sanskrit: "Marmāṇyabhighātāt..."
A) Tridoṣa vitiation
B) Foreign body
C) Trauma
D) Poison
Correct Answer: C) Trauma
Reference: Sūtrasthāna 6/23

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15. How many types of Marmas are described in Suśruta Saṃhitā?
Sanskrit: "Marmāṇi ṣaṣṭi..."
A) 60
B) 108
C) 107
D) 80
Correct Answer: C) 107
Reference: Sūtrasthāna 6/28

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16. Which rasa should be avoided in excessive amounts during Varṣā ṛtu?
Sanskrit: "Varṣāyām amla-lavaṇa-śītam..."
A) Madhura
B) Amla
C) Tikta
D) Kashaya
Correct Answer: B) Amla
Reference: Sūtrasthāna 6/42

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17. Which among the following is not included in Daśa Vidha Parīkṣā of a patient?
Sanskrit: "Prakṛti vikṛti sāra..."
A) Prakṛti
B) Sāra
C) Agni
D) Bala
Correct Answer: C) Agni (It is assessed but not one of the 10 parameters)
Reference: Sūtrasthāna 15/8

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18. How many types of Snehana are described in Suśruta Sūtrasthāna?
Sanskrit: "Snehāḥ catvāraḥ..."
A) 3
B) 4
C) 5
D) 2
Correct Answer: B) 4 (Abhyantara, Bahya, Mardana, Parisheka)
Reference: Sūtrasthāna 14/5

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19. What is the ideal time for food intake according to Suśruta?
Sanskrit: "Kṣutpipāsā-prāpta kāle..."
A) When feeling hungry and thirsty
B) Fixed time daily regardless of hunger
C) Only once a day
D) Just before sleep
Correct Answer: A) When feeling hungry and thirsty
Reference: Sūtrasthāna 46/4

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20. Which among the following is considered best snigdha dravya for Snehana in Vata disorders?
Sanskrit: "Tailaṃ vāta-haraṃ śreṣṭham..."
A) Ghrita
B) Taila
C) Majja
D) Vasa
Correct Answer: B) Taila
Reference: Sūtrasthāna 14/6

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