Question

Given below are two statements:
Statement I: According to Sushruta, wounded person may sleep in daytime.
Statement II: If wounded person sleep in daytime, itching in wound, heaviness in body, redness and exudation, all will subside
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

• A. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
• B. Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
• C. Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
• D. Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct

Hint:

For better recovery, it's essential to avoid daytime sleep for individuals with wounds, as it may worsen the condition according to Ayurveda.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

- Statement I: According to Sushruta, sleeping in the daytime is generally not recommended for a person with a wound as it might aggravate the symptoms. Therefore, Statement I is incorrect.
- Statement II: Sleeping in the daytime for a person with a wound can result in issues like itching, heaviness, and increased redness, as described in the statement. So, Statement II is also incorrect. Thus, both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.