AYUSH is an acronym representing five traditional systems of medicine and healthcare prevalent in India: Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homoeopathy. While Option A is slightly awkwardly phrased and contains redundancy ("Yoga Unani", "Siddha and Naturopathy, Siddha and Homeopathy"), it is the only option that includes all five components covered by the AYUSH ministry among the choices provided. Options B and C include Allopathy which is not part of AYUSH. Option D misses Yoga and Homeopathy. Assuming a potential typo in Option A, it is the best fit.
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Asked in MPPSC CS Prelims 2022 · Topic: Human Development (Health indicators, determinants, and challenges in Human Development)
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Answer: A. Ayurveda, Yoga Unani, Siddha and Naturo‐ pathy, Siddha and Homeopathy
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