Questions
Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
Which of the following is not a type of measurement mentioned in Charaka's work?
- Time
- Length
- Weight
- Volume
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
What is the name of the unit of time used by Charaka?
- Nalikā
- Muhurta
- Praṇa
- Kāṣṭhā
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
How many Nalikās are there in a Muhurta?
- 12
- 15
- 18
- 21
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
What is the name of the unit of length used by Charaka?
- Angula
- Hasta
- Dhanuṣa
- Yojana
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
How many Angulas are there in a Hasta?
- 12
- 16
- 18
- 24
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
What is the name of the unit of weight used by Charaka?
- Guñjā
- Māṣa
- Kārṣāpaṇa
- Suvarṇa
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
How many Guñjās are there in a Māṣa?
- 4
- 8
- 12
- 16
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
What is the name of the unit of currency used by Charaka?
- Kārṣāpaṇa
- Paṇa
- Nishka
- Suvarṇa
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
How many Kārṣāpaṇas are there in a Paṇa?
- 2
- 4
- 6
- 8
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
What is the name of the unit of area used by Charaka?
- Nivartana
- Kulyavāpa
- Drona
- Yojana
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
How many Nivartanas are there in a Kulyavāpa?
- 4
- 8
- 12
- 16
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
What is the name of the unit of volume used by Charaka?
- Drona
- Adhaka
- Kuḍava
- Prastha
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
How many Adhakas are there in a Drona?
- 4
- 8
- 12
- 16
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
What is the name of the unit of capacity used by Charaka?
- Kuḍava
- Prastha
- Āḍhaka
- Drona
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
How many Prasthas are there in a Kuḍava?
- 2
- 4
- 6
- 8