INDIAN HISTORY

HISTORY

ANCIENT INDIA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
‘Ayurveda’ has its origin in
A
Rig Veda
B
Sama Veda
C
Yajur Veda
D
Atharva Veda
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The origin of Ayurveda dates back to the Vedic era. Most material relating to the health and diseases are available in Atharva veda. Historians claim that Ayurveda is a part of Atharva Veda. However RigVeda which is the earliest Veda also mentions about diseases and medicinal plants.

Detailed explanation-2: -The origin of Ayurveda is attributed to Atharva Veda where mention is made several diseases with their treatments.

Detailed explanation-3: -Atharva Veda Was this answer helpful?

Detailed explanation-4: -Ayurveda (/ˌɑːjʊərˈveɪdə, -ˈviː-/) is an alternative medicine system with historical roots in the Indian subcontinent. The theory and practice of Ayurveda is pseudoscientific.

Detailed explanation-5: -Ayurveda has an age old history since the 2nd Century BC. Ayurveda has its foundations laid by the ancient schools of Hindu Philosophical teachings named Vaisheshika and the school of logic named as Nyaya.

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