Important MCQs of Yoga

Part B

Q. Multiple choice questions

2020-21
1.​ How many kriyas in Shatkarma?
A. 8
B. 6
C. 9
D. 5

2.​ According to WHO, mental health is a….......

A. State of being happy
B. State of well being in which individual realizes his/her abilities
C. State of being busy in work life
D. State of being in anxiety, tension and depression.

3.​ Which of the following is not part of shatkarma.

A. Niti
B. Tratak
C. kapalbhati
D. Bhastrika

4.​ Which of the following is not a cause of stress?

A. Financial instability
B. Bad parenting
C. Busy-ness
D. Healthy mental state

5.​ Which of the following is not a symptom of stress?

A. Anxiety
B. Anger outburst
C. Depression
D. None of these

6.​ Mandukasana means.

A. Topcsi tervery pose
B. Cobra pose
C. Standing pose
D. Frog pose

7.​ How many Limbs in ashtanga Yoga?

A. 7
B. 10
C. 8
D. 6

8.​ Which of the following is not part of Yama?

A. Ahimsa
B. Satya
C. Santosh
D. Asteya

9.​ Which one of the following shatkriya is performed for colon cleaning?
A. Dhauti
B. Nauli
C. Basti
D. Neti

10.​Samadhi is a part of
A. Asthang Yoga
B. Asana
C. Pranayama
D. Kapalbhati

11.​Which of the following is not part of Pranayam?

A. Anulom vilom
B. kapalbhati
C. Bhastrika
D. Ujjayi

12.​ Which Asana should not be done in back pain?

A. Bhujangasana
B. Setubandh Aasan
C. Savasana
D. Paschimottanasana

13.​Which Asan should not be done in high BP?

A. Gomukasan
B. Pawanmuktasana
C. Sirsasana
D. Savasana

14.​Innermost sheath, in yogic terms is

A. Anandmaya Kosha
B. Manomaya Kosha
C. Pranayama Kosha
D. Annamaya Kosha

15.​ Which of these is meditative Asana?

A. Padmasana
B. Garudasana
C. Sarvangasana
D. Chakrasana

16.​Bronchial asthma can be controlled by

A. Yogic management
B. Dietary management
C. Medical management
D. All the above

17.​What is the meaning of yoga?

A. Disconnect
B. Join
C. Relax
D. None of above

18.​TRATAKA is:
A. Purifies lungs
B. Improves respiratory function
C. Removes acidity
D. None of the above

19.​ Which Asana can be done after eating food?

A. Chakrasana
B. Garudasana
C. Vajrasana
D. Halasana
 20.​For career opportunities in yoga.
A. Committed in profession of yoga
B. To possess emotional health
C. Theory and practical knowledge
D. All the above

21.​Yogic management of stress is :

A. Meditation
B. Om chanting
C. Prayer
D. All of these

22.​Balanced diet means.

A. Caring diseases
B. All the elements of food that are needed to keep ones health.
C. Controlling the obesity
D. Controlling the puberty

23.​Which of these diets does egg contain?

A. Sattvic diet
B. Tamasic diet
C. Rajasic diet
D. None of above

24.​Situations regarding Cardiopulmonary resuscitation?

A. If you're not trained and not confident about CPR, then provide hands-only CPR. That
means chest compressions of 100 times in a minute until medical helps arrive.
B. If you're well-trained, start CPR with 30 chest compressions followed by two rescue
breaths (mouth to mouth resuscitation; mask may be used to prevent transmission of
infection)
C. All above

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25.​Which is the Sanskrit root (verb form) for the etymological derivation of the word
“yoga”?
a) Yog
b) Yuge
c) Yuj
d) Yuje
 26.​Which of the following is not shat kriya.
a) Kapalbhati
b) Basti
c) Nauli
d) Murchha

27.​ShatKarmas are the technique used for

a) External cleansing
b) Cleansing of GIT
c) To remove the excessive dosahas from all parts of body
d) To clean the mind

28.​Which of the following kriya is beneficial for reducing excess acidity & gas from the
body?
a) Neti
b) Tratak
c) Kapalbhati
d) None of these

29.​Asana according to patanjali is

a) Sthramasanam
b) Sukham Asanam
c) Sthiram sukam asanam
d) Chiramasanam

30.​Which of the following are important during the practice of asanas?

a) Stability
b) Comfort
c) Effortlessness
d) All the above

31.​Which of the following is not a process of pranayama?

a) Rechaka
b) Puraka
c) Kumbhaka
d) Samyaka

32.​Which one of the following is not the proved effect of meditation?

a) Decreased anxiety
b) Relief from headache
c) Normalise Blood pressure
d) Increases cortisol

33.​Arrange the following kriyas in sequential order:

1) Dhauti 2) Basti 3) Neti 4) Nauli 5) Trataka 6) Kapalbhati
a) I, III, IV, II, VI, V
b) III, IV, II, I, V, VI
c) VI, V, III, I, IV, II
d) I, II, III, IV, V, VI

34.​Dress for yogasana practice should be

a) Tight fitting jeans
b) Costly and sophisticated dresses
c) Protective covering from head to toe
d) Loose fitting & comfortable

35.​Which practice of involves drawing of air through the mouth

a) Ujjai
b) Sitkari
c) Bhramari
d) Bhastrika

36.​Pranayama is cutting down the speed of

a) Mind
b) Anger
c) Jealousy
d) Inhalation-Exhalation

37.​Meditation of being aware of the sounds and activities happening around you is known
as?
a) Focused meditation
b) Mindfulness meditation
c) Myntra meditation
d) Spiritual meditation

38.​ Tamasic diet includes foods like:

a) Pulses
b) Wheat
c) Fermented food
d) None of the above
 39.​According to Patanjali, kriya yoga has been classified into ____ parts
a) Two
b) One
c) Four
d) Three

40.​ In Bhakti yoga, the word ‘bhakti’ is discussed from the word
a) Bhaj
b) Bhagad
c) Bhagaj
d) Bhajaq

41.​ Satvic diet is a diet based on foods that contain one of the three yogic qualities known
as?
a) Sitta
b) Sattva
c) Rajas
d) Tamas

42.​ Mitahara is defined as

a) Only agreeable food
b) Only sweet food
c) Agreeable and sweet food
d) None of the above

43.​Given below are the statements about karma yogi select the correct code.
a) Karmayogi works for attaining liberation
b) Karmayogi works for heaven
c) Karmayogi works for lokasamgraha
d) Karmayogi works for the renunciation of all the karma

44.​Dharna comes in which eight limbs of yoga?

a) Fifth
b) Sixth
c) Seventh
d) Eighth

45.​ Which day is celebrated as International Day of Yoga?

a) June 20
b) June 21
c) June 22
d) June 23

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46.​Which of the following is not part of Pranayam?
A. Anulom vilom
B. kapalbhati
C. Bhastrika
D. Ujjayi

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47.​Excessive accumulation of fat in body is the sign of –
A. Asthma
B. Low Back pain
C. Obesity
D. Arthritis

48.​_____________ is blinkless gazing at flame to improve eyesight.

A. Dhauti
B. Tratak
C. Nauli
D. Basti

49.​Purak, Rechak, Kumbhak are the steps of -

A. Kapalbhati
B. Meditation
C. Pranayam
D. Bandha

50.​What are the characteristics of a Rajsik diet?

A. Tasty and fulfilling for the heart
B. Bitter, sour, pungent
C. Not completely cooked with no taste and flavor
D. None of the above

51.​The main objectives of first aid are :

A. Minimize the pain of patient
B. Save Life
C. Prevent worsening of condition
D. All of above

52.​Arthritis is characterized by –
A. Increase in Blood Pressure
B. Difficulty in breathing
C. Swelling & Stiffness in joints
D. None of the above

53.​During hypertension, one must avoid -

A. Seasonal Fruits
B. Fibre Intake
C. Healthy lifestyle
D. High Salt content

54.​ The practice of ________________ pranayama involves drawing of air through

the mouth.
A. Ujjayi
B. Bhramari
C. Surya bhedan
D. Shitkari

55.​The practice of __________ makes the skull shine with purity

A. Kapalbhati
B. Dhauti
C. Basti
D. Nauli

56.​Bronchial Asthma is a disorder of

A. Heart
B. Stomach
C. Brain
D. Lungs

57.​According to Srimad Bhagvadgeeta, perfection in Yoga does not occur due to:
A. Proper diet and behaviour
B. Proper Karma
C. Proper sleep and wakefulness
D. Tactical functions

58.​The appropriate dress for yogasana practice should be

A. fitted jeans
B. high priced costume
C. stretchable and comfortable wear
D. branded clothes

59.​ ______________ can cause chronic stress.

A. Death of near one
B. Prolonged Illness
C. Successive failures in achievements
D. All of above

60.​Ravi wishes to strengthen his immunity. What changes would you suggest for
him in his lifestyle?
A. Sleep excessively
B. Overeat
C. Stay exerted
D. Eat in tandem

61.​Group processes like cooperation, competition, friendship, sympathy and

communication are important for
A. physical health
B. mental health
C. social health
D. spiritual health

62.​What symptoms indicate that one’s mental well-being could be affected?

A. Lack of enthusiasm
B. Depression
C. False perception
D. All of the above

63.​CPR means –
A. Cardio pulmonary Resuscitation
B. Central Pulmonary Resuscitation
C. Cervical Pulmonary Resuscitation
D. Cognitive Pulmonary Resuscitation

64.​Tapas, Swadhyaya, Ishwarpranidhan are parts of –

A. Karma Yoga
B. Gyan Yoga
C. Bhakti Yoga
D. Kriya Yoga

65.​This asana is not helpful in the management of Asthma

A. Shirshasana
B. Ushtrasana
C. Bhujangasana
D. Matsyasana

66.​According to Bhagvad Geeta, “Samatvam Yoga Uchyate” means :

A. Equanimity of mind
B. Gender Equality
C. Equal distribution of things
D. All have equal rights

67.​Stress can –
A. Rise blood pressure
B. Upset digestive system
C. Cause back and shoulder pain
D. All of above

68.​Yoga scriptures firmly encourage yogic eating schedule also called as

A. Rajsik diet
B. Mitahar
C. Tamsik diet
D. None of above

69.​The yogic lifestyle helps us to attain –

A. perfect health
B. peace of mind
C. relief from stress
D. All of the above

70.​Dharna, Dhyan, Samadhi are parts of

A. Antarang Yoga
B. Bahirang Yoga
C. Hatha Yoga
D. Karma Yoga

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 71.​Neti removes excess mucus and impurities from _______________ cavity.
1. Nasal
2. Mouth
3. Abdomen
4. Thoracic

72.​Bad stress causes ______________

1. Anxiety
2. Sleeplessness
3. Frustration
4. All of above

73.​An obese person must consume ______________

1. Fat rich diet
2. High fiber diet
3. Low nutrient diet
4. High Calorie diet

74.​__________________ channelizes prana in the balanced way

1. Shatkarma
2. Swadhyaya
3. Pranayam
4. Pratyahara

75.​A balanced diet Is very important for _______________

1. Nourishing the body
2. Protection from diseases
3. Joy and cheerfulness
4. All of the above

76.​Bhujangasana is an example of ______________ asana

1. Meditative
2. Cultural
3. Relaxative
4. None of the above

77.​_____________ diet is relatable to the expansion of life span

1. Sattvik
2. Tamsik
3. Rajsik
4. None of the above

78.​Who defines yoga as “yogah cittavriti nirodah”

1. Lord Krishna
2. Swami Vivekananda
3. Maharishi Patanjali
4. Bhagavad Gita

79.​Ashtanga Yoga has ________________ limbs

1. 8
2. 6
3. 4
4. 2

80.​The Annamaya Kosh refers to _____________

1. Physical body
2. Mind
3. Brain
4. Soul

81.​Bronchial asthma is the disease of __________________ system

1. Cardio
2. Respiratory
3. Circulatory
4. Nervous

82.​Fluctuations in ______________ level is indicative of Hypertension

1. BMI
2. Glucose
3. Blood pressure
4. Infection

83.​__________________ yoga is the path of selfless action.

1. Karma
2. Jnana
3. Bhakti
4. Hatha
 84.​ Sthira Sukham Asanam has been illustrated in _____________
1. Bhagavad Gita
2. Patanjali Yoga Sutras
3. Vedas
4. None of the above

85.​For still gazing, we usually make use of a _____________

1. Flower
2. Book
3. Candle
4. Pen

86.​ Yoga scriptures firmly discourage the habit of ______________

1. Over eating
2. Regularly exercising
3. Observing meditation
4. Controlling the senses

87.​A _______________ life style is generally the cause of ill health

1. Active
2. Simple
3. Sedentary
4. Classy

88.​Samatvam Yoga Ucyate is the practice of ________________

1. Elasticity
2. Equality
3. Equanimity
4. Excitability

89.​Tamsik food is identified as ___________

1. Over ripe and uncooked
2. Sour and bitter
3. Tasty
4. Frozen

90.​People under chronic stress are more susceptible to _________

1. Viral diseases
2. Mental problems
3. Emotional disturbances
4. All of the above

91.​Milk and ghee are good examples of __________ food

1. Nourishing
2. Strength building
3. Immunity booster
4. All of the above

92.​During an emergency, _____________ helps save the life of a person.

1. Making video
2. Group Discussions
3. Panic
4. First aid

93.​In yoga, the cleansing techniques to purify body are called _____________
1. Samadhi
2. Shatkarma
3. Bhakti
4. Swadhyay

94.​The BMI reading of 30 kg/m2 and above states the risk of _____________
1. Obesity
2. Arthritis
3. Asthma
4. Hypertension

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95.​Slow deep inhalation, while practising pranayama is called

(A) Anulom-Vilom
(B) Puraka
(C) Kumbhaka
(D) Rechaka

96.​_______ involves focusing the mind on a single object of concentration (ii) for long
periods of time.
(A) Samadhi
(B) Dhyana
(C) Dharana
(D) Pranayama

97.​Which of the following path is practiced to achieve the true knowledge about the self?

(A) Jnana Yoga

(B) Karma Yoga
(C) Bhakti Yoga
(D) Hatha Yoga

98.​Macronutrients cover principally three components. Choose the correct option from the
following:
(A) Proteins, Vitamins, Minerals
(B) Carbohydrates, Proteins, Iron
(C) Vitamins, Fats, Minerals
(D) Carbohydrates, Fats, Proteins

99.​Which shatkarma helps to relieve stress?

(A) Neti
(B) Kapalbhati
(C) Dhauti
(D) Nauli

100.​ Neeta is suffering from Arthritis. Which of the following pranayama is NOT
recommended for her?
(A) Nadishodhan Pranayam
(B) Surya Bhedana Pranayama
(C) Ujjayi Pranayama
(D) Sheetkari Pranayama

101.​ In which type of meditation, we have awareness of the sound and movement
happening around us?
(A) Spiritual Meditation
(B) Focused Meditation
(C) Mindfulness Meditation
(D) Movement Meditation
 102.​ Jal Neti is a cleansing procedure for
(A) Elementary canal
(B) Nasal passage
(C) Respiratory passage
(D) Stomach

103.​ Which of the following is the correct option for Sattvie diet?
(A) Green leafy vegetables, fruits and sprouts
(B) Garlic, Onion and Mushroom.
(C) Fruits, Red Meat and Alcohol.
(D) Fermented food, Nuts, and Seeds.

104.​ __________ means union of the Pranic force and Mental force.
(A) Shatkriya
(B) Hatha Yoga
(C) Karm Yoga
(D) Jnan Yoga

105.​ C-A-B means

(A) Chest compression, Airways, Breathing.
(B) Central compression, Airways, Breathing.
(C) Cervical compression, Airways, Breathing.
(D) Cardiac, Airway, Breathing.

106.​ Immediate help given to a sick or injured person, while waiting for an ambulance or
medical help is known as
(A) Chest compression:
(B) Elevation
(C) Rescue breath
(D) First Aid

107.​ Ashish wants to perform a prone line asana. Choose one of the following asana which
is practiced in a prone line.
(A) Pawanmuktasan
(B) Salabhasana
(C) Naukasana
(D) Halasana
 108.​ leads towards awareness of entire structure of one's personality involving physical,
mental, emotional and spiritual aspects.
(A) Tapas
(B) Swadhyaya
(C) Ishwar pranidhan
(D) Citta prasadana

109.​ In which type of yoga, works are done without attachment to the results?
(A) Bhakti Yoga
(B) Jnan Yoga
(C) Hath Yoga
(D) Karma Yoga

110.​ Which of the following is NOT the characteristic outcome of a bad stress?
(A) Anxiety
(B) Decrease performance
(C) Motivates
(D) Tension

111.​ When the nerve roots become compressed or irritated, it results into
(A) Obesity
(B) Asthma
(D) Back Pain
(C) Arthritis

112.​ Emotional stability, aggressive and stress-tolerance are the characteristics of _____
dimension of personality.
(A) Physical
(B) Social
(C) Psychological
(D) Spiritual

113.​ Humming bee breath, that soothes the nervous system, is also known ______
pranayama.
(A) Bhramaris
(B) Anulom-vilom
(C) Ujjayi
(D) Sheetali
 114.​ _____ contains food items which are substantial and cause (ii) exhaustion or laziness
in a person.
(A) Yogic Diet
(B) Wholesome Food
(C) Rajsic Dieta
(D) Tamasic Diet

115.​ Which of the following is NOT the symptom of Cittavikshepa (mental distraction)"

(A) Depression
(B) Irregular Breathing
(C) Clarity of Thought
(D) Trembling of the Body

116.​ Which of the following Kriya is NOT suggested for the management of Ashtma?
(A) Jal Neti
(C) Vastra Dhauti
(B) Kapalbhati
(D) Nauli

117.​ The pranayama restores harmony to the flow of prana (Vital force) by removing
blocks and imbalances.
(A) Manomaya Kosha
(B) Pranmaya Kosha
(C) Annamaya Kosha
(D) Vijnanamaya Kosha

118.​ Purva's teacher told her that her Annamaya Kosha is increasing. Which of the
following is mainly helpful in increasing the Annamaya Kosha?
(A) Asana
(B) Dhyana
(C) Pranayama
(D) Dharna