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Which of the following statements related to Indian medicine system is not correct?
Explanation
The Unani system of medicine is an integral part of the Ministry of Ayush, which is an acronym for Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, Sowa Rigpa, and Homoeopathy [4]. The Ministry was established in 2014 to ensure the development and propagation of these traditional systems [1]. Therefore, the statement that Unani has been dissociated from the Ministry is incorrect. Regarding other options, the Siddha system is indeed a holistic system of medicine [4]. Sowa-Rigpa, also known as the Amchi system, is widely practiced in the Himalayan regions of India, including Ladakh, Sikkim, and Himachal Pradesh [2]. Finally, the Sushruta Samhita is a foundational text and major source of Ayurveda, focusing on surgical techniques and holistic healing [4].
Sources
- [4] https://accr.ayush.gov.in/all_domains
- [1] Exploring Society:India and Beyond ,Social Science, Class VIII . NCERT(Revised ed 2025) > Chapter 6: The Parliamentary System: Legislature and Executive > Recommendation: > p. 150
- [2] Environment and Ecology, Majid Hussain (Access publishing 3rd ed.) > Chapter 4: BIODIVERSITY > Social and Ecological Significance of Mangroves > p. 53
- [3] Exploring Society:India and Beyond ,Social Science-Class VII . NCERT(Revised ed 2025) > Chapter 7: The Gupta Era: An Age of Tireless Creativity > DON'T MISS OUT > p. 160