Model question papers for BAMS Students

1. FIRST PROFESSIONAL B.A.M.S (AYURVEDACHARYA) DEGREE
EXAMINATION, JULY 2002
ASHTANGA SAMGRAHAM
Time : Three Hours Maximum : 100 marks
Parts A and B should be answered in separate answer­books.
Part A
1. What is Prajnaparadha? Mention important five of them. (5
marks)
2. What is “sara”? Explain the significance of Sara Pareeksha. (5
marks)
3. Forceful evacuation of urges (vegodeerana) and diseases. Classify the relation in the
present era. (5
marks)
4. Point out the approximate months and data in relation to the six seasons being felt in
Kerala State. Criticise the above. (5
marks)
5. How can we prevent disease? (5
marks)
6. What is ojas? How can we assess the colour of ojas? (5
marks)
7. “Various types of classification of diseases “(Rogabhedeeyam) is for what? (5
marks)
8. Write short notes on:
(a) Samana chikitsa. (b) Viruddha.
(c) Ranjaka pittham. (d)Prabhavam.
(e) Upadhathu. (5x3 = 15 marks)
Part B
1. Explain the relation of Vipaka and Panchamahabhoota. (5 marks)
2. What are the consequences of the excess usage of salt? (5 marks)
3. Write a general list of persons eligible for Brimhana therapy. (5 marks)
4. Explain the after effects of improper sleep. (5
marks)

2. 5. Explain the reason, why Vathaprakruti persons prefer sweat, sour and salty taste.
(5
marks)
6. Why “obase persons” are difficult to be treated? (5
marks)
7. Describe the general management of Pithic disorders. (5
marks)
8. Write short notes on:
(a) Snehayoni. (b) Rasayana.
(c) Bahya rogamarga. (d) Qualities of physician.
(e) Yapyaroga. (5x3 = 15 marks)
FIRST PROFESSIONAL B.A.M.S (AYURVEDACHARYA) DEGREE
EXAMINATION, JULY 2002
RACHANA SAREERAM – Paper 1
Time : Three Hours Maximum : 100 marks
Parts A and B should be answered in separate answer­books.
Draw diagrams wherever necessary.
Part A
1. Describe the method of “Mrutha samsodhana” as explained by Susrutha.
(8 marks)
2. Enumerate the various bhavas derived from panchamahabhutas and atma.
(6 marks)
3. Define Dehaprakruthi. Describe the physical and mental attributes of Vatha
prakruthi.
(10 marks)
4. Describe the microscopic structure of ovary with the help of a diagram.
(5
marks)
5. Enumerate the body structures derived from ectoderm and mesoderm.
(5 marks)
6. Write briefly on:
(a) Trigunas. (b) Pumsavanam.

3. (c) Placenta. (d) Satva prakruthi.
(4x4 = 16 marks)
Part B
7. Describe the classification of synovial joints giving examples (7
marks)
8. Describe the gluteal surface of ilium with muscle attachments. (6
marks)
9. Name paranasal sinuses. Describe briefly the largest paranasal sinus and write its
surgical importance. (8
marks)
10. Write the origin, insertion, nerve supply and action of the following muscles :­
(a) Trapezius (Prushtacchada)
(b) Rectus femoris (Uru dandika) (2x4 = 8
marks)
11. Describe the microscopic structure of a lymph node with the help of a diagram.
(5 marks)
12. Write briefly on :
(a) Fascia lata. (b) Koorcham
(c) Conducting system of heart (d) Rectus sheath
(4x4 = 16 marks)

4. FIRST PROFESSIONAL B.A.M.S DEGREE EXAMINATION, JULY 2002
RACHANA SAREERAM – Paper 1I
Time : Three Hours Maximum : 100 marks
Parts A and B should be answered in separate answer­books.
Draw diagrams wherever necessary.
Part A
1. What is Āsaya? Explain the Garbhāsaya [Uterus] (6 marks)
2. Briefly explain the muscles of Tongue (5 marks)
3. What is mesentery? Explain (5 marks)
4. Describe the following:­
(a) Thyroid gland (Graiveyak granthi).
(b) Structures of the lateral wall of nasal cavity (2x5 = 10 marks)
5. Briefly explain:
(a) Nephron
(b) Cartilages of larynx
(c) Grahani (3x5 = 15 marks)
6. Write short notes on:
(a) Waldeyer's ring
(b) Porta hepatis
(c) Sphincters of urethra (3x3 = 9 marks)
Part B
7. Describe the internal structure of Medulla­Oblongata. (5 marks)
8. Distinguish between Grey matter and White matter. Where is each found?
(5 marks)
9. Describe the formation of Brachial plexus (6 marks)
10. Briefly explain the venous sinsus of dura matter (5 marks)
11. Describe the following:­
(a) Gross structure of spinal cord
(b) Lacrimal apparatus (2x5 = 10 marks)
12. Briefly explain the following marmas:­
(a) Hridayam
(b) sringataka (2x5 = 10 marks
13. Write short notes on:
(a) Tympanic membrane
(b) Emissary vein (3x3 = 9 marks)

5. (c) Cornea.
FIRST PROFESSIONAL B.A.M.S (AYURVEDACHARYA) DEGREE
EXAMINATION, JULY 2002
KRIYA SAREERA – Paper I
Time : Three Hours Maximum : 100 marks
Parts A and B should be answered in separate answer­books.
Part A
1. Give a brief note on different purushas explained by Charakacharya. Justify the
importance of Shaddhatu purusha in Ayurvedic view. (8
marks)
2. Define Kriyakala. Give a clear picture of doshas and dooshyas in
sthanasamsrayavastha (5
marks)
3. Write in detail about swasapraswasa kriya (8
marks)
4. Describe vayu swaroopasthanas and its functions in detail (7
marks)
5. Describe the relation between udana vayu and vyana vayu in the control of cardiac
fuctions with the help of current principles of physiology. (7
marks)
6. Write short notes on:
(a) Pitta bhedas
(b) Conducting system of heart.
(c) Triguna
Part B
7. Explain datwagni paka in detail (10 marks)
8. Describe Sareera Vridhikara bhavas (5 marks)
9. How does Sara and Kitta separate during digestion? Explain (5 marks)
10. What is deglutition? Write the stages and mechanism of deglutition (8 marks)

6. 11. Describe the formation of vata, pitta and kapha during digestion and describe the
pitta. (10 marks)
12.Write short notes on:
(a) Grasanika.
(b) Prathiharini sira.
(c) Movement of large intestine.
(d) Bile (12 marks)
FIRST PROFESSIONAL B.A.M.S DEGREE EXAMINATION, JULY 2002
KRIYA SAREERA – Paper II
Time : Three Hours Maximum : 100 marks
Part A
1. What are the causes for Srodhorodha? (3 marks)
2. Define Lymph, describe its composition formation and functions (5
marks)
3. List the Lakshanas of Mamsa saara purusha (4
marks)
4. Narrate the causes of Medakshaya.
(5marks)
5. Mention the causes of Asthi vaha srotho dushti. (4
marks)
6. Explain how Hemoglobin is recycled. (4
marks)
7. Define Fibrinolysis and describe its Mechanism (4
marks)
8. Describe functions of Bone marrow. (4
marks)
9. Define Oja. Describe the vikrithi of Oja. (5

7. marks)
10. Short notes on:
(a) Erythroblastosis Foetalis (b) Arthavum
(c) Vyadhikshamathwam (d) Melanin pigment (4x3 12
marks)
Part B
11. Describe the mechanism of urine formation (5 marks)
12. Explain how photopigment respond to darkness and light (5 marks)
13. Explain the functional areas (motor and sensory) in the frontal lobe of the cerebrum.
(5 marks)
14. Define decussation of pyramids. Why it is important? (5 marks)
15. Describe different types of Nidra. (5 marks)
16. Define Hormone. Explain negative feedback regulation of thyroid hormone secretion.
(5 marks)
17. Explain the qualities of Manas.
18. Short notes on :
(a) Spinal nerves (b) Atma
(c) Oxytocin (d) Colour blindness
(e) Elcosanoids
(5x3 =15 marks)