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Ancient Indians developed a system of medicine that is called _________.

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Yunani
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Ayurveda
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Allopathy
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None of these
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Solution

The correct option is B Ayurveda
Ayurveda originated from the Vedic culture in India over 5000 years ago and also the oldest surviving medical system in the world. The word Ayurveda is from the Sanskrit language and composed of two parts: “Ayus” means Life, “Veda” means Knowledge, Wisdom, Science. Its central tenet is that life is a manifestation of mind, body, soul and spirit.

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