Which of the following statements related to Indian medicine system is

Which of the following statements related to Indian medicine system is not correct ?

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The Siddha system is a holistic system of medicine.

Sowa-Rigpa has been in practice in the Himalayan regions of India.

Unani system of medicine has been dissociated from the Ministry of Ayush.

Sushruta Samhita is a major source of Ayurveda.

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The Unani system of medicine is one of the recognised Indian Systems of Medicine (ISM) and is actively promoted and regulated by the Ministry of AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homoeopathy). Therefore, the statement that the Unani system has been dissociated from the Ministry of Ayush is incorrect.

The Ministry of AYUSH oversees the development, promotion, and regulation of various traditional and alternative medicine systems in India, including Unani.

Statements A, B, and D are correct. The Siddha system is indeed a holistic system. Sowa-Rigpa is traditionally practised in the Himalayan regions. The Sushruta Samhita is a foundational text of Ayurveda, particularly regarding surgery.

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