| Post Name | Specialist (Manasika) |
|---|---|
| Department | Indian Systems of Medicine |
| Question Paper Code | 071/2025/OL |
| Category Code | 571/2024 |
| Date of Test | 2 July 2025 |
| Exam Type | Online Examination |
| Total Questions | 100 |
1
"PRATHI VACHANA SAKTHI" is described as a characteristic feature of ________
Answer
C. Brahma Satwa
2
A person who is high in the personality trait of "openness" is likely to be ________
Answer
B. Imaginative and curious
3
The tendency to accept happiness without much joy is a symptom of which of the following manasa prakruthi
Answer
A. Satwa Prakruthi
4
Among the following defense mechanisms cluster A traits of personality is more linked with ___________
Answer
A. Projection
5
Choose the correct ingredients of Mahabhootarava Ghritham
Answer
B. Moothra vargam
6
Which personality disorder is closely related with history of conduct disorder in childhood and adolescence
Answer
D. Antisocial personality disorder
7
Select the right description
Answer
C. Flooding is a usual method adopted in the management of phobias
8
Choose the appropriate statement as per Susrutha Samhita
Answer
D. Prakruthi - Satwika 7, Rajasa 6 and Tamasa 3
9
According to Charaka Samhita, the PRAMANA which can be adopted for the examination of SATWA VIKARA is _____
Answer
B. ANUMANA PRAMANA
10
Which among the following shows more practical link with the P4 medicine model?
Answer
C. Ayurgenomics
11
Which vibhrama is implied by nityaas anithyaand priyaas apriya?
Answer
B. Budhivibhrama
12
Expansion of ILAE (classification of seizure types) is
Answer
C. International League Against Epilepsy
13
The measurement of serum __________ levels aids in the differentiation of epileptic and psychogenic seizures
Answer
A. Prolactin
14
In the selection of antiseizure drugs, it serves more as a guide for therapeutic options
Answer
B. Genetic testing
15
According to chakrapani, this disease gradually destroys the memory, intelligence and satwa quality of mind of a person. What disease is it?
Answer
B. Apasmara
16
The neurological disorders depression inventory for epilepsy (NDDI-E) is a self rated __________ item questionnaire validated to screen for depression in patients with epilepsy
Answer
D. Six
17
Vaichityam, Arathi, Glani are the lakshnas of ________
Answer
D. Manasthapam
18
"Rajatamobhyam Upahatha Chethasam". Which disease is being discussed?
Answer
D. Apasmara
19
Anumana of certain symptoms are bybhayam _________ and dhairyam ________
Answer
A. Vishahdena, Avishadhen
20
In Mental Status Examination, subheading cognition involves the following
Answer
A. Alertness, orientation, concentration, memory and abstract reasoning
21
�मृ�तबु��स�वस��लवा�ीभ�सचे�माव��थकं तमः �वेशमाच�ते is
Answer
C. Apasmara
22
Manovaha sroto mula Acc. To Charaka Samhita
Answer
A. Hridaya, Dashadhamani
23
Unmada kale Aniyatascha is the feature of
Answer
D. Agantuja Unmada
24
Match the following 1. Vataja Unmada a. Narivivikta Priyata 2. Pittaja Unmada b. Vinagna bhava 3. Kaphaja Unmada c. Asthana Nrithya 4. Vishaja Unmada d. Sudeena
Answer
C. 1-c, 2-b, 3-a, 4-d
25
"Master clock" for physiological, mental and behavioural activities of the body in Hypothalamus is
Answer
D. Suprachiasmatic Nucleus
26
Neuropeptides that act on gut and brain
Answer
B. Leucine Enkephalin
27
Which of the following statements are correct about HPA axis i. Mineralocorticoids are regulated by HPA axis ii. Production of Glucocorticoids are under the control of HPA axis iii. Adrenal androgens are under the control of HPA axis iv. Production of Adrenal androgens and glucocorticoids are under the control of HPA axis
Answer
C. only (ii, iii and iv)
28
"Schizoaffective disorder" is used for
Answer
B. Patients who manifest symptom of Schizophrenia and independent periods of mood disturbance
29
Forensic Psychiatry deals with
Answer
C. Application of psychiatry in the administration of justice
30
Limbic system controls
Answer
D. All of the above
31
What is the term for the tendency of adolescents to engage in risk- taking behaviors due to an underdeveloped prefrontal cortex?
Answer
D. All of the above
32
Which of the following scenarios best exemplifies a child in Piaget's concrete operational stage of cognitive development?
Answer
C. A 9-year-old who can organize a collection of leaves by color, then by size and understands that both classifications coexist
33
Which of the following factors is most likely to contribute to adolescent depression?
Answer
D. All of the above
34
Which learning disorder is often characterized by difficulties with social interactions, communication and repetitive behaviors?
Answer
B. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
35
Which of the following genes has been associated with epigenetic modifications and personality traits?
Answer
A. SLC6A4 (serotonin transporter gene)
36
Which of the following best demonstrates the influence of cultural context on personality development, as supported by cross-cultural research?
Answer
B. A child in a collectivist society emphasizing interdependence, developing traits like conformity and social harmony
37
According to attachment theory, what is a critical factor in personality formation during childhood?
Answer
B. Parent-child attachment
38
Which psychotherapeutic approach is commonly used to treat borderline personality disorder?
Answer
C. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
39
Which of the following is a therapeutic technique used in transference- focused psychotherapy (TFP) for borderline personality disorder?
Answer
D. Confrontation of defenses
40
Which personality disorder is often associated with a fear of abandonment and rejection and may benefit from therapies that focus on emotional regulation and interpersonal relationships?
Answer
A. Borderline personality disorder
41
The rasayana yoga explained as मे�यं गवामिप भवेत् िकमु मानुषाणां
Answer
A. Chatushkuvalaya rasayanam
42
Most commonly prescribed modern medication for Dementia is
Answer
A. Cholinesterase inhibitors
43
Which of the following is mental disorder characterised by compulsive, unsatisfied aggressive sexual behaviour
Answer
B. Nymphomania
44
Average IQ score as per Wechsler intelligence scale is
Answer
A. 90-109
45
Addenbrooke's scale is utilised to assess
Answer
C. Cognition
46
Masters and Jhonson's therapy are a non-pharamacological treatment for
Answer
A. Psychosexual disorders
47
The following is a sexual disorder due to problem in orientation towards non consenting or non living targets
Answer
D. Necrophilia
48
Alien Limb behaviour and Cortical sensory loss is a feature of
Answer
A. Cortico-basal ganglionic degeneration
49
Which of the following is a pathological basis for Alzheimer's dementia?
Answer
D. All the above
50
Which of the following is a type of budhi?
Answer
D. All the above
51
Which choornam is used for Dhmana nasya in unmada rogi according to Ashtanga Hridaya?
Answer
C. Sarshapa choornam
52
Which unmada shows the lakshana 'staanam ekadese' according to Charaka?
Answer
C. Kaphaja Unmada
53
In Astanga Hridaya, Uthama matra of Brahmi ghritam indicated in Unmada prakarana is ________
Answer
A. 4 palam
54
Which is the first line of treatment in vatika unmada according to Charaka Samhita?
Answer
B. Snehanam
55
In Schizophrenia, if a person has false belief about having inflated worth, power or special identity, it is called _________
Answer
A. Delusion of grandeur
56
In which stage of Unmada, 'Ardita akriti' of face is seen according to charaka?
Answer
D. Purvaroopa
57
Sankhya samprapthi of Unmada according to Vagbhata
Answer
C. 6
58
In which type of unmada, 'sasneham mridu shodanam' is indicated by charaka
Answer
D. Avrta vata
59
According to charaka, in which type of unmada "parisaranam ajasram" is seen as roopa?
Answer
A. Vatika Unamda
60
According to Charaka, "Balanam cha Angavardhanam" is indicated in ___________
Answer
D. Mahapaishachika ghrita
61
Dharana (धारण) is defined as
Answer
B. Condition of non-fluctuation of the mind
62
"Mad Hatter Syndrome" is primarily caused by chronic exposure to
Answer
D. Mercury
63
Which practice is emphasized in Vibhuti Pada of Yogasutra?
Answer
C. Samyama
64
Which of the following is a hallmark feature of bipolar II Disorder?
Answer
A. At least one major depressive episode with hypomanic episode
65
As per Charaka Samhita, Psychiatric condition/Conditions in which Kama, Bhaya and Lobha are considered as primary causes?
Answer
C. Both 1 and 2
66
The term "double depression" refers to
Answer
A. Manor depressive episode superimposed on Dysthymia
67
Pre-Lithium work up includes
Answer
D. All the above
68
"Yoga Chitta Vritti Nirodha" is from which classical text?
Answer
B. Yogasutra
69
The most common psychiatric manifestation of Myxedema madness is
Answer
D. All the above
70
Which of the following statement is true regarding the family history in bipolar disorder?
Answer
Question Cancelled
71
As per Bhaishajyaratnavali, select the therapeutic formulation indicated for परमदं
Answer
C. Sreekhandasavam
72
Screening tool used to assess severity of alcohol use and related problems is
Answer
A. AUDIT
73
As per Sahasrayoga, select the drugs used for Bhavana in the preparation of "Manasamitra Vatakam".
Answer
D. All of the above
74
As per Bhaishajyaratnavali, Pathya in madathya is/are
Answer
C. Veshavara
75
Rock base form of cocaine is
Answer
A. Crack
76
Therapeutic formulation indicated for Murcha and Unmada
Answer
B. Aswagandharishta
77
Select the clinical features present in irreversible deficit of Kosakoffs syndrome
Answer
D. All of the above
78
Major ingredient in Sreekhandasava is
Answer
D. Draksha
79
Which of the following is a hallucinogen?
Answer
D. Psilocybin and LSD
80
Facial changes with Epicanthal eye folds, poorly formed Ear concha are seen in
Answer
A. Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
81
A 78-year-old patient with a history of hypertension and well-controlled type 2 diabetes presents to the emergency department with an acute change in mental status. His family reports that over the past 24 hours, he has become increasingly confused, disoriented to time and place, and is experiencing visual hallucinations of small animals. He has been pulling at his intravenous lines and is agitated. Prior to this, he was fully independent and cognitively intact. Which of the following is the most immediate and critical diagnostic step to differentiate this presentation from an acute exacerbation of an undiagnosed neurocognitive disorder?
Answer
C. Obtain a detailed history from the family focusing on the acuity and fluctation of symptoms
82
A 68-year-old male presents with recurrent episodes of syncope. He describes brief, abrupt losses of consciousness without prodromal symptoms, often occurring during exertion. His medical history includes hypertension well-controlled on a thiazide diuretic. Physical examination reveals a crescendo-decrescendo systolic murmur best heard at the right upper sternal border, radiating to the carotid arteries. An ECG shows left ventricular hypertrophy. Which of the following is the most likely cause of his syncope?
Answer
C. Aortic stenosis
83
A 45-year-old male presents with a persistent, unshakable belief that his next-door neighbors are systematically poisoning his water supply through a complex network of underground pipes, despite no evidence of such activity and normal water quality tests. He maintains good occupational functioning and his behaviour is not otherwise bizarre. He exhibits no prominent hallucinations, disorganized speech, or negative symptoms. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
Answer
C. Delusional Disorder, Persecutory Type
84
Which of the following features is most critical in distinguishing a "bizarre" delusion from a "non-bizarre" delusion in the diagnosis of a delusional disorder?
Answer
B. The plausibility of the belief within the realm of possiblity
85
When differentiating Delusional Disorder from Paranoid Personality Disorder, which of the following is the most definitive distinguishing feature?
Answer
C. The presence of a fixed, encapsulated, and non-bizarre delusion
86
A 32-year-old female presents to the clinic with recurrent, intrusive experiences of feeling detached from her body, as if she is observing herself from a distance. She reports that during these episodes, her emotions feel blunted and the world around her seems unreal and dreamlike. Despite these unsettling experiences, she remains aware that these feelings are not normal and cause her significant distress. Which of the following is the most appropriate diagnosis based on the DSM-5 criteria?
Answer
C. Depersonalization/Derealization Disorder
87
Which factor does not contribute to delirium?
Answer
Question Cancelled
88
According to saśruta saṃhitā, pūrvarūpā of what is described in “hṛtpīḍa jṛmbhaṇaṃ glāniḥ sañjñanāśo balasya ca |sarvāsāṃ...”?
Answer
A. Mūrcchā
89
According to Aṣṭāṅga Hṛdayam, “ sraṃsanollekhanairdhūmaiḥ śoṇitasyāvasecanaiḥ” is described in the context of
Answer
C. Sannyāsaṁ
90
According to Aṣṭāṅga Saṅgraha “unmīlitavinirbhugne parivartitatārake|Bhavatastatra nayane srute lalitapakṣmaṇī ||” is the description of?
Answer
C. Tandrā
91
Read the following statements about KALYANAKA GRITHA, choose the right option based on these statements : i. It is indicated for TRITHEEYAKA and SANTHATHA JWARA ii. Indicated for VISHA and MOOTRA KRICHRA iii. Contraindicated in pregnancy iv. Can be used for ANJANA therapy
Answer
B. Statement (ii) is correct and statement (i) is incorrect
92
In a clinical condition of PRALEPA in HRUDAYA and URAS, the ideal drug of choice as rasayana is ______
Answer
C. HARITHAKI
93
Most accurate statement about dementia with Lewy Bodies (DLB) is ________
Answer
B. Predominance of neuropsychiatric symptoms
94
Which among the following is TRUE about chronic insomnia?
Answer
C. Poor sleep quality at least 3 nights a week for a period of 3 months
95
The Kwatha dravya used in Samgrahana vasthi
Answer
A. Priyangadi ganam
96
Choose the right practice in ACHARA RASAYANA
Answer
D. SAMA JAGARANAM
97
Select the correct treatment protocol for Athiyoga of Nasya
Answer
B. Kapa Vatha Hara Chikitsa
98
Choose Virechana Atiyoga Lakshana
Answer
D. KAPHATHI YOGAM
99
Improved learning and memory by the use of Madhya rasayana can be best explained by _________
Answer
Question Cancelled
100
Individuals with Insomnia are susceptible to extreme worry and unpleasant intrusive thoughts. This concept is explained as _________.
Answer
C. Cognitive model
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