Prasna-Vikalpa written and compiled by Dr. Sunil Kumar Joshi is not only a collection of multiple choice questions, besides this it contains other useful informations about the Ayurveda. This book is written primarily for the students of Ayurveda who want to appear in post-graduate and other competitive examinations. In present book, the entire spectrum of Ayurveda i.e. Maulika siddhanta, Rasa-sastra, Dravyaguna, Kaumarabrtya, prasuti and Stri-roga, Kaya-cikitsa, salya and salkya is compiled. More than 500 MCQs from different parts of Ayurveda are selected. Fundamental of framing MCQ is described nicely. Important verses from Caraka-Samhita and Susruta-Samhita are incorporated in second chapter. Important miscellaneous topics are discussed in the next chapter. Definitions, Latin names of herbs, indication and reference of the drugs are the contents of fourth chapter. In next chapter luminaries of Ayurveda has been given the place. Word-power, viva-voice and articles about current topics are also given in this book to make this book more informative and useful.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR K Nishteswar
K. Nishteswar, currently working as a Professor at Govt. Ayurvedic College, Vijaywada has obtained his Postgraduate degree from Gujrat Aurveda University and Ph.D. form university of Pune. He also completed the Diploma In AIDS from IGNOU. He served as a Cinical Registrar (Gujrat Ayurveda University), Research Assistant (CCRAS) and completed 26 years of Govt. Service in field of teaching and received State Best Teacher Award from Govt. of Andhra Pradesh during 2001. He was awarded several Gold and silver medals in recognition of his merit and his theses on various topics like Diabetes, Hypertension, and Cardio-vascular Disorders have won awards at the national Theses Competitions. He was conferred with D.Sc, and D.Litt. by International University of Complementary Medicines, Colombo for his contributions to the field of Alternative Medicines. He also delivered Keynote lectures and guest lectures in several National and International seminars. So far he has written more than 40 books in English, Hindi and Telugu on various subjects of Ayurveda and published approximately 80 papers in various standard journals. To popularize Ayurveda among lay people and bring in awareness about the indigenous system of India, he has written some books and also delivered series of Radio talks.
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