S1: Ayurveda literally means 'science of life'.<br>S6: It is about the interrelationships between these aspects.<br>P: Ayurveda has evolved from the various Vedic hymns rooted in the fundamental philosophies about life, disease and health.<br>Q: Ayurveda takes an integrated view of the physical, mental, spiritual and social aspects of human beings.<br>R: The Charaka Samhita and Sushruta Samhita, which developed around 2500 BCE, are the main treatises of Ayurveda.<br>S: According to Ayurveda, health is considered a prerequisite for achieving the goals of life, i.e., Dharma, Artha, Kama and Moksha.

Directions: In this section, each item consists of six sentences. The first and sixth sentences are marked as S1 and S6. The four sentences between S1 and S6 have been jumbled up and labelled as P, Q, R and S. This is followed by four options, each suggesting a sequence of sentences. Identify the <strong>MOST APPROPRIATE</strong> option and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.

  1. A. PRSQ ✓
  2. B. SPQR
  3. C. QRSP
  4. D. QSPR

Correct Answer: A. PRSQ

Explanation

P follows S1 by discussing the evolution of Ayurveda. R introduces its main treatises. S outlines its philosophical life goals, and Q introduces its integrated view of 'physical, mental, spiritual and social aspects', directly pointing to S6's phrase 'interrelationships between these aspects'.

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