alleryThe Sushruta Samhita says that preventing disease depends on physical exercise and what else?
ARegular fasting
BHygienic practices
CDaily river bathing
DMantra chanting
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Hygienic practices
1. Sushruta held that prevention deserves as much effort as cure.
2. An important means is physical exercise and hygienic practices.
3. Excessive strenuous exercise is cautioned against.
_Source: Wikipedia, Sushruta Samhita, Prevention versus cure_
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