Exam Details:

• Post: Ayurveda Therapist
• Department: Indian Systems of Medicine (ISM)
• Exam Conducted By: Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC)
• Paper Code: 218/2015
• Date of Examination: 12th November 2015
• Question Type: Objective (Multiple Choice Questions - MCQs)
• Total Marks: Usually 100
• Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes

Syllabus and Question Paper Pattern:

The Kerala PSC Ayurveda Therapist (218/2015) question paper covered the following topics:

1. Basic Principles of Ayurveda

• Introduction to Ayurveda & Its Importance
• Fundamental Concepts – Tridosha, Panchamahabhuta, Dhatu, Mala
• Concept of Prakriti (Body Constitution)
• Ayurveda Terminologies & Classical Texts
• Swasthavritta (Ayurvedic Preventive Health Care)

2. Panchakarma & Ayurveda Therapies

• Definition & Types of Panchakarma Treatments
• Vamana, Virechana, Basti, Nasya, and Raktamokshana – Indications & Procedures
• Commonly Used Oils & Herbs in Panchakarma
• Snehana (Oleation Therapy) & Swedana (Sudation Therapy)
• Role of Ayurveda Therapists in Panchakarma Procedures

3. Anatomy & Physiology (Sharira Rachana & Kriya Sharira)

• Basic Structure & Function of Human Body
• Skeletal System & Musculoskeletal Health
• Digestive, Respiratory & Nervous Systems
• Circulatory & Excretory Systems in Ayurveda Perspective
• Concept of Agni (Digestive Fire) & Ojas (Vital Energy)

4. Ayurveda Pharmacology (Dravyaguna & Rasashastra)

• Common Herbs & Their Medicinal Uses
• Preparation of Ayurvedic Medicines & Oils
• Rasayana & Vajikarana (Rejuvenation & Aphrodisiac Therapies)
• Identification & Storage of Ayurvedic Raw Materials

5. First Aid & Emergency Care in Ayurveda

• Ayurvedic Approaches to Wound Healing & Pain Management
• First Aid for Burns, Fractures & Sprains
• Basic Life Support Techniques
• Ayurvedic Diet & Nutrition for Different Conditions

6. General Knowledge & Current Affairs

• History & Development of Ayurveda in India
• Major Ayurveda Institutions & Research Centers
• Indian Constitution & Government Schemes Related to Ayurveda
• Recent Developments in Indian Systems of Medicine
• National & International Health Policies

7. Logical Reasoning & Numerical Ability

• Basic Arithmetic (Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division)
• Ratio & Proportion
• Number Series & Logical Deductions
• Data Interpretation & Graph Analysis

8. Malayalam Language Proficiency

• Basic Malayalam Grammar & Vocabulary
• Sentence Formation & Usage
• Synonyms & Antonyms

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