Question

Match List I with List II : (According to Charaka)

List I	List II
A. Second month foetus	IV. Ghana Sanjayate
B. Third month foetus	I. Development of all Indriya and organs
C. Fifth month foetus	II. Mamsashonita Upachaya
D. Sixth month foetus	III. Bala Varna Upachaya

• A. (A)-(IV), (B)-(II), (C)-(I), (D)-(III)
• B. (A)-(III), (B)-(I), (C)-(II), (D)-(IV)
• C. (A)-(IV), (B)-(I), (C)-(II), (D)-(III)
• D. (A)-(IV), (B)-(IV), (C)-(II), (D)-(III)

Hint:

Understanding the stages of fetal development in Ayurveda helps in recognizing the progress of pregnancy and the development of bodily functions at different stages.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

In Charaka's description of fetal development:
- Second month foetus (A) corresponds to Ghana Sanjayate (IV), which refers to the development of solid tissues and structures in the fetus during the second month.
- Third month foetus (B) corresponds to Development of all Indriya and organs (I), as it marks the formation of sensory organs and the beginning of functional development of the fetus.
- Fifth month foetus (C) corresponds to Mamsashonita Upachaya (II), which refers to the development and accumulation of flesh and blood in the fetus during the fifth month.
- Sixth month foetus (D) corresponds to Bala Varna Upachaya (III), referring to the improvement in the color and strength of the fetus during the sixth month. Thus, the correct matching is (A)
-(IV), (B)
-(I), (C)
-(II), (D)
-(III).