Unani Practitioner Prometric Exam Questions

1. In Unani medicine, the term ‘Mizaj’ refers to:

A) The physical structure of the body
B) The temperament or humoral balance of an individual
C) A specific disease condition
D) A type of Unani medicinal herb

Answer: B) The temperament or humoral balance of an individual

2. The Unani concept of ‘Asbab-e-Sitta Zarooriya’ includes all EXCEPT:

A) Air
B) Sleep and wakefulness
C) Genetic makeup
D) Mental states

Answer: C) Genetic makeup

3. Which of the following is NOT a method of Ilaj bil Tadbeer (Regimental Therapy) in Unani medicine?

A) Hijama (Cupping Therapy)
B) Fasd (Venesection)
C) Taleeq (Leeching)
D) Chemotherapy

Answer: D) Chemotherapy

4. In Unani pharmacology, ‘Mufradat’ refers to:

A) Compound formulations
B) Single drugs
C) Surgical procedures
D) Dietary plans

Answer: B) Single drugs

5. The primary diagnostic method in Unani medicine involving pulse examination is known as:

A) Baul wa Baraz
B) Nabz
C) Ilaj
D) Mizaj

Answer: B) Nabz

6. Which of the following is one of the four primary humors in Unani medicine?
A) Plasma
B) Hemoglobin
C) Phlegm (Balgham)
D) Enzyme
Answer: C) Phlegm (Balgham)
Rationale: The four primary humors in Unani medicine are Dam (blood), Balgham (phlegm), Safra (yellow bile), and Sauda (black bile). These form the foundation of Unani pathophysiology.

7. What is the temperament (Mizaj) of Blood (Dam)?
A) Cold and dry
B) Hot and moist
C) Hot and dry
D) Cold and moist
Answer: B) Hot and moist
Rationale: Blood is considered hot and moist in Unani medicine and is associated with vitality, youthfulness, and a sanguine temperament.

8. The humor ‘Safra’ (Yellow bile) is associated with which temperament?
A) Cold and moist
B) Hot and dry
C) Cold and dry
D) Hot and moist
Answer: B) Hot and dry
Rationale: Safra is inherently hot and dry. When in balance, it contributes to digestion and metabolism; in excess, it causes anger and heat disorders.

9. Sauda (Black Bile) is characterized by which temperament?
A) Cold and dry
B) Hot and moist
C) Hot and dry
D) Cold and moist
Answer: A) Cold and dry
Rationale: Sauda is cold and dry. It is associated with melancholic tendencies and dryness in tissues or organs.

10. The term “Mizaj” in Unani medicine refers to:
A) A disease condition
B) Type of diet
C) The innate temperament
D) Type of pulse

Answer: C) The innate temperament
Rationale: Mizaj is an individual’s natural physical and psychological constitution, derived from the balance of humors.

11. Which humor is responsible for excessive sleep and lethargy?
A) Safra
B) Dam
C) Sauda
D) Balgham
Answer: D) Balgham
Rationale: Balgham is cold and moist; when in excess, it causes lethargy, excessive sleep, and sluggishness.

12. Which one of the following is NOT part of Asbab-e-Sitta Zarooriya?
A) Food and drink
B) Medication
C) Air
D) Sleep and wakefulness
Answer: B) Medication
Rationale: Asbab-e-Sitta Zarooriya are natural and lifestyle-related factors. Medication is considered part of treatment, not a lifestyle factor.

13. . Which humor is considered dominant in melancholic temperament?
A) Dam
B) Safra
C) Sauda
D) Balgham
Answer: C) Sauda
Rationale: The melancholic temperament (cold and dry) is caused by the predominance of Sauda (black bile).

14. Which factor among Asbab-e-Sitta Zarooriya regulates mental health?
A) Retention and evacuation
B) Air
C) Mental states
D) Food and drink
Answer: C) Mental states
Rationale: Emotional and mental states affect both physical and psychological well-being and are considered essential factors in Unani health preservation.

15. Excess of Safra (yellow bile) may result in which clinical condition?
A) Depression
B) Inflammation and irritability
C) Edema
D) Lethargy
Answer: B) Inflammation and irritability
Rationale: Due to its hot and dry nature, excess Safra can cause irritability, fever, and inflammatory conditions.

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