Q. Which of the following statements regarding Ayurveda in classical India is/are correct?

1. Charaka Samhita is primarily concerned with surgery.
2. Sushruta Samhita describes rhinoplasty and cataract surgery.
3. Ayurveda emphasizes the balance of Vata, Pitta, and Kapha.

Select the correct option from the codes given below:
Answer: Only 2 and 3
Notes: Charaka Samhita deals predominantly with internal medicine, not surgery, making statement 1 incorrect. Sushruta Samhita is noted for surgical procedures including rhinoplasty and cataract surgery, justifying statement 2. Ayurveda’s core principle is balancing Vata, Pitta, and Kapha doshas, confirming statement 3. Therefore, only statements 2 and 3 are correct.