Question

Match the following Ayurvedic formulations under Column I with the process properties under Column II and choose the correct options

	Column I: Ayurvedic formulations		Column II: Process of property
A	Bhasma	I	Semisolid
B	Arista	II	Calcination
C	Churna	III	Alcohol generation
D	Lehya	IV	Dry powder
		V	Decoction

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

To correctly match the Ayurvedic formulations under Column I with the process properties under Column II, we need to understand what each formulation represents in terms of its preparation or properties:

1. Bhasma: This is a fine powder obtained through the calcination process. It involves incinerating metals and minerals until they are reduced to ash, which is considered to have therapeutic properties. Hence, Bhasma corresponds to the process of Calcination (II).
2. Arista: These are herbal formulations that undergo fermentation to generate alcohol, which acts as a preservative and therapeutic agent. Thus, Arista corresponds to Alcohol generation (III).
3. Churna: This formulation is a dry, fine powder made by pulverizing herbs. Therefore, Churna corresponds to Dry powder (IV).
4. Lehya: This is a semisolid formulation often made by boiling herbal components with a sweet substance. As a result, Lehya corresponds to Semisolid (I).

Based on these explanations, the correct matching of Column I with Column II is as follows:

• A-II (Bhasma - Calcination)
• B-III (Arista - Alcohol generation)
• C-IV (Churna - Dry powder)
• D-I (Lehya - Semisolid)

Thus, the correct answer is A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I.