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Unit-1
Introduction to Yoga and Yogic Practices

1. The word "Yoga' is derived from the Sanskrit word

(a) Yuj (b) Yog
(c) Yogeya (d) Yoja Ans.(a) Yui
2. According to.. :Yoga is to redirect the mind and body
towards soul.
(a) Buddhism (b) Jainism
(c) Vishnu Puran (d) Shiv Puran
Ans. (b) Jainism
3. Who is known as the founder of Yoga?
(a) Maharishi Valmiki (b) Maharishi Patanjali
(c) Maharishi Ved Vyas (d) None of the above
Ans. (b) Maharishi Patanjali
4. Who compiled the yoga first time in a systematic way?
(a) Maharishi Gautam (b) Maharishi Valmiki
(c) Maharishi Ved Vyas (d)Maharishi Patanjali
Ans. (b) Maharishi Patanjali
5. When, how and where did yoga appear in the world.
Expressing
this would be.....
(a) Easy (b) Difficult
(c) Voluntary (d) Imaginary
Ans. (b) Difficult
6. The goal of Yoga is eeenooeansun

(a) Attainment of supreme bliss (b) Attainment of God

(c) Attainment of Kaivalya (d) Attainment of knowledge
Ans. (c) Attainment of Kaivalya
7. In which of the following Upanishads Yoga is mentioned.
(a) Mandukopanishad (b) Shvetasvataraupanishad
(c) Kathopanishad (d) All of the above
Ans. (d) All of the above
8. Which book was written by Maharishi Patanjali regarding Yoga?
(a) Yogavritti (b) Yoga sutra
(c) Yoga practice (d) Yogasana
Ans. (b) Yoga sutra
9. The evidence of the presence of Maharishi Patanjali is found in
the period of which king?
(a) EmperorAshoka (b) Chandragupta Maurya
(c) Samudragupta (d) Pushyamitra Shunga
Ans. (d) Pushyamitra Shunga
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40. The tradition of Yoga is going on since
it mentioned? ancient times. In what is
(a) Vedas
(b) Upanishads
(c) (a) and (b) both (d) none of the abovve
Ans.(c) (a) and (b) both
11. On the banks of which of the
his knowledge to the Saptarishis? following lake did Adi Yogi give
(a) Chilka Lake
(b) Mansarovar
(c) Kantisarovar (d) Vaikaal lake
Ans.(c) Kantisarovar
12. 'There can be
perfection if hatha
no
is without
or raja yoga without hatha yoga. Therefore, yoga raja yoga
perfection is attained. thorough practice of both,
(a) True
(b) False
Ans. (a) True
13. What is the first
gatekeeper of liberation in Yoga Vashistha?
(a) Indifference to joy (b) Having some longing in the mind
(c) Yearning for spiritual progress
(d) Understanding the difference between soul and non-self
Ans. (d) Understanding the
difference between the soul and the
non-self
14. According to
Patanjali Yogsutra there are only 5 Yamas. These
are also called...een*eineseseeoau
(a) General Mahavrata (b) Public Mahavrata
(c) Universal Mahavrata (d) Spiritual Mahavrata
Ans. (c) Universal Mahavrata
15. Which of the following is not included in Yama?
(a) Satya (b) Sewa
(c) Ahimsa (d) None of the above
Ans. (b) Sewa
16. The Sapta Rishis had received the
Sarovar?
knowledge of Yoga in Kanti
(a) True (b) False Ans. (c) True
17. What is the meaning of the word Yuj among the following?
(a) Physical exercise (b) Mental exercise
C) Yoga and Samadhi (d) All of the above
Ans. (c) Yoga and Samadhi
18. According to Maharishi Patanjali, the definition
of yoga is...
(a) Yoga is the complete union of the soul and the Supreme Soul.
() To unite or unite the mind, body and soul is yoga
(C) Yoga is the cessation of the tendencies of the
mind
(d) None of the abovve
Ans. (c) Yoga is the control of the tendencies of the mind.
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19. The main aim of Raja yoga control mind
(a) To control emotions (b) To
senses
(d) To control
(c) To controB organs
Ans.(d) tocontrol senses
dominant in medium category Sadhakas
20. Which Guna is not
(a) Sattva guna (b) Rajas guna
(c) Tamas guna (d) None of the above
Ans. (c) Tamas guna
Davindav Sahanam' line is
related to which Yoga?
21. 'Tapo
(b) Bhakti yoga
(a) Janana yoga
(d) Hatha yoga
(c) Kriya yoga
Ans. (c) Kriya yoga
22. Which Yogic Sadhana is suggested for medium category

Sadhaka?
(a) Kriya yoga (b) Raja yoga
C) Hatha yoga (d) Ashtanga yoga
Ans. (a) Kriya yoga
when there is a union with
23. Hatha yoga is known as the... ....

ida, pingla and sushumna channels of subtle energy.

(a) Space (b) Place
(c) Time (d) Goal
Ans. (c) Time
24. Which concept has been included by Rishi in Yagnavalkya
Smriti' which is not mentioned in Yoga Sutra' of Maharishi Patanjali?
(a) Concept of Meditation (b) Concept of Pranayama
(c) Concept of Kundalini (d) Concept of Pratyahara
Ans. (c) Concept of Kundalini
25. Yoga is a . . . .. process of reaching a person's
development to perfection.
(a) Regular (b) Simple
(c) Orderly (d) Philosopher
Ans. (c) Orderly
26. Yoga involves . .. spiritual training system.
(a) Whole (b) Consolidated
c) (a) and (b) both (d) None of these
Ans. (c) (a) and (b) both
27. Nidhidhyanasana means:
(a) Self-determination (b) Self-reliant
(c) Introspection (d) None of the above
Ans. (a) Self-determination
28. Who defined Yoga as self-discovery?
(a) Sri Aurobindo (b) Maharishi Raman
(c) Swami Vivekananda(d) Swami Dayanand
Ans. (b) Maharishi Raman
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29. The process of ascent through descent means:
(a) Existence (b) Consciousness
(c) Integration (d) Bliss
Ans. (c) Integration
30. 'Bhakti yoga sadhna' is suitable for which type of Sadhakas?
(a) Rational (b) Emotional
(c) Both (a) and (b) (d) None of the above
Ans. (b) Emotional
31.. . follow the path of Raja Yoga.
(a) Mystic (b) Philosopher
(c) Worker (d) Emotional man
Ans. (a) Mystic
32. Those who follow the path of intellect to know the truth is known
as
(a) Karma Yoga (b) Bhakti Yoga
(c) Jnana Yoga (d) Raja Yoga
Ans. (c) Jnana Yoga
33. Which of the following is work of Swami Vivekananda?
(a) Raja Yoga (b) Karma Yoga
(c) Vedanta Darshan (d) All of the above
Ans. (d) All of the above
34. Which type of Karma is explained in Vedanta philosophy?
(a) Prarabdha Karma (b) Kriyamana Karma
(c) Sanchita Karma (d) All of the above
Ans. (d) All of the above
35. 'Bhakti Yoga is to realize the God honestly'.
(a) Swami Vivekanand (b) Acharya Shankar
(c) Acharya Ramanuja (d) None of the abowe
Ans. (c) Acharya Ramanuja
36. Which of the following parts are included in Patanjali's Ashtanga
oga?
(a) Dharana (B) Pratyahara
(c) Pranayama (d) All of the above
Ans. (d) All of the above
37. How many gatekeepers of liberation are mentioned in Yoga
lashistha?
(a) Two (b) Three
(c) Four (d) Five
Ans. (c) Four
38. A Jnana Yogi identifies ultimate reality as
(a)Astitva (b) Parmanand
(c) Jnana (d) All of the above
Ans. (d) All of the above
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39. Which Asana is useful in controlling the anger?
(a) Kurmasana (b) Utkatasana
(d) Shavasana
(c) Bhujangasana
Ans. (a) Kurmasana
40. Which type of karma is not described in 'Patanjali Yoga Sutra
(a) Akarma (b) Shukla karma
(c) Krishna Karma (d) Sanskar karma

Ans.(a) Akarma
41. Yoga is that systematic .... process in which the proc
of human development can be completed in a very short time.
(a) Conscious (b) Unconscious
(c) Natural (d) None of the above
Ans. (a) Conscious
42. Which of the following are parts of Kriya Yoga?
(a) Socha, Santosha, Tapa, Pranidhana
(b)Tapa, Swadhyaya, Pranidhana
(c) Tapa, Swadhyaya, Aprigraha
(d) None of the above
Ans. (b) Tapa, Swadhyaya, Pranidhana
43. Regular practitioner of which Asana do not face problem
navel displacement?
(a) Mandukasana (b) Uttanpadasana
(c) Sarvangasana (d) Bhujangasana
Ans. (b) Uttanpadasana
44. Patience is related to which part of Hatha Yoga Sadhna?
(a) Asana (b) Pratyahar
(c) Pranayam (d) Mudra
Ans. (b) Pratyahar
45. How many parts of 'Niyama' are described in upnishadas?
(a)8 (b)9
(c) 10 (d) 11
Ans. (c) 10
46. According to Yoga philosophy how many stages of Chitta Bhum p
are there?
(a) 3 (b) 4
(C) 5 (d)6
Ans.(c) 5
47. 'Samatvam Yoga Uchayate' line is illustrated
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in which tex
(a) Yog Sutra (b) Astang Yog
(c) Shrimad Bhagwad Gita (d) Aranyak
Ans. (c) Shrimad Bhagwad Gita
48. How many elements of Yoga have been mentioned by Mahar
Yajnavalkya in Yagyavalkya Smriti?
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(a)8 (b) 9 (c) 10 (d) 11
Ans. (a)8
49. Which Yogic Sadhna is suggested for Sadhaka of lower cat
egory?
(a) Kriya Yoga (b) Dhyan Yoga
(c) Ashtanga Yoga (d) Bhakti Yoga
Ans. (c) Ashtanga Yoga
50. Which is the second limb of Sadanga Yoga Sadhana?
(a) Asana (b) Niyama
(C) Pranayama (d) Pratyahara
Ans. (c) Pranayama
51. Karma Yoga is explained in which chapter of 'Bhagvad Gita'?
(a) 3 (b)4 (C)5 (d)6
Ans. (a) 33
52. How many total Chitta Vrittis are there according to 'Patanjali
Yoga Sutra'?
(a) 3 (b)4 (c)5 (d)6
Ans. (c) 55
53. Which of the following is not a part of Yama?
(a) Swadhyaya (b) Satya
(C) Ahinsa (d) None of the above
Ans. (a) Swadhyaya
54. How many parts of "Yama' are described in upanishadas?
a)8 (b) 9 (c) 10 (a) 11
Ans. (c) 10
55. Chitta means the three internal organs of Samkhya, they are

(a) Buddhi, Ahmakara and Manas

(b) Jnanaendriya, Karmendriya and Tanmatras
(c) Manas, Jnananedriya and Karmendriya
(d) None of the above
Ans. (a) Buddhi, Ahmakara and Manas
56. How many parts of As htanga Yoga are described by Maharishi
Patanjali?
(a)6 (b) 7 (c)8 (d)9
Ans. (c) 8
57. Which Asana is considered as the best Asana?
(a) Siddhasana (b) Mandukasana
(c) Mayurasana (d) Padmasana
Ans. (a) Siddhasana
58. How many parts of Yama are described in Ashtanga Yoga?
a)3 (b)4 (c)5 (d)6
Ans. (c) 5
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59. 'Sthira Sukham Asnam'(b) Maharishi Gheranda
(a) Maharishi Ved Vyas (d) Maharishi Patanjali
(c) Maharishi Valmiki
Maharishi Patanjali
Ans. (d) "Yoga Chitta Vriti Nirodha'?
definition-
60. Who gave the
(b) Maharishi Patanjali
(a) Maharishi Gherand (d) Maharishi Charak
(c) Maharishi Ved Vyas
Ans. (c) Maharishi Patanjali
which chapter of 'Patanjali Yoga butra
61. 'Sanyam' is described in
(b) Samadhipada
(a) Vibhutipada
(d) Kaivlyapada
(c) Sandhanpada
Ans. (a) Vibhutipada
62. The Vritti which shows Shunya Vastu Jnana is known as
(a) Pramana Vritti (b) Vikalpa Vritti
(c) Vipreya Vritti (d) Smriti Vritti
Ans. (b) Vikalpa Vritti
63. What is the meaning of word Abhinivesha?
(a) Fear of disease (b) Fear of accident
(c) Fear of death (d) None of the above
Ans. (c) Fear of death
64. In Kshiptavastha, Chitta becomes . .
(a) Calm (b) Stable
(c) Unstable (d) Clear
Ans. (c) Unstable
65. According to Maharishi Patanjali which of the following a
elements of success in Yoga?
(a) To ignore the wicked people
(b) To help the needy people
(c) To cultivate favour of people
(d) All of the above
Ans. (d) All of the above
66. Which Guna is dominant during Ekagravastha?
(a) Sattva Guna (b) Rajas Guna
(c) Tamas Guna (d) None of the above
Ans. (a) Sattva Guna
67. Which of the following is not a Kleshas?
(a) Raga (b)Avidya
(c) Vyadhi (d) None of the above
Ans. (c) Vyadhi
68. According to Maharishi Patanjali the virtous deeds are?
(a) Kamya Karma (b) Sanchita Karma
(c) Krishna Karma (d) Shukla Karma
Ans. (d) Shukla Karma
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ca. How many types of karma are explained by Maharishi Patanjali?
(b) 3 (c) 4 (d) 5
(a)2
Ans. (c)4
70. Which philosophy considers consciousness as an activity of
chitta?
(b) Vedanta (c) Nyaya (d) Samkhya
(a) Yoga
Ans. (a) Yoga
71, Which of the following asana is done by lying down flatwise?
(a) Shavasana (b) Sarvangasana
(c) Makarasana (d) Padmasana
Ans. (c) Makarasana
72. According to Maharishi Patanjali which of the following are
elements of failure in Yoga?
(a) Laziness, falsehood, Misconception, Excitement
(b) Lack of concentration, excitement
(c) Disease doubt, Carelessness
(d) None of the above
Ans. (c) Disease doubt, Carelessness
73. The perception arised due to the word of a Siddha Purushais
called as
(a) Agama Pramana (b) Pratyaksha Pramana
(C) Satya pranama (d) Yathartha
Ans. (a) Agama Pramana
74. Which of the following is stage of 'Chitta Bhumis'?
(a) Vikshipta, Ekagra (b) Ekagra, Niruddha
(c) Kshipra, Mudha (d) All of the above
Ans. (d) All of the above
75. The main cause of all the Kleshas is:
(a) Ahamkara (b)Avidya
(c) Raga (d) Davesha
Ans. (b) Avidya
76. According to the text Patanjali Yoga Sutra' how many Antrayas
ara there?
(a)5 (b) 7 (c) 9 (d) 11
Ans. (c) 9
77. By practice of which Asana Pranashakti gets stablized?
(a) Matsyendrasana (6) Mayurasana
(c) Padmasana (d) None of the above
Ans. (a) Matsyendrasana
78. Which Pramana is based on Linga and Lingi?
(a) Aagama (b) Anumana
(c) Pratyaksha (d) All of the above
Ans. (b) Anumana
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79. In which Pada of PatanjaliYoga Sutra', Karmas are explained?

(a) Kaivalyapada (b) Sadhanapada

(c) Samadhipada (d) Vibhutipada
Ans. (a) Kaivalyapada
80. Panch Karmendriya are most affected by
(a) Atma (b) Outer Environment

(c) Sanskara (d) All of the above

Ans. (b) Outer Environment
81. Which Asana leads us to liberty?
(a) Siddhasana (b) Bhadrasana
(c) Matsyasana (d) Vajrasana
Ans. (a) Siddhasana
82. How many parts of yoga are there in the Buddhist tradition?
(a)5 (b)6 (c) 7 (d) 8
Ans. (b) 6
83. Which posture is suitable for calming the lonely mind?
(a) Parvatasana (b) Bhujangasana
(c) Shirshasana (d) Pranamasana

Ans. (b Bhujangasana
84. in Jain tradition, Rishabhdev has been described
as a yogi, |

who is shown in the posture of . . . .

(a) Samadhi Yoga (b) Manoyoga
(c) Dhyan yoga (d) None of the above
Ans. (c) Dhyan Yoga
85. Which is the last chapter of Patanjali Yoga Sutra'?
(a) Samadhipada (b) Sadhanapada
(c) Vibhutipada (d) Kaivalyapada
Ans. (d) Kaivalyapada
86. The Vrittis which causes sorrowss and sufferings are known as
(a) Kalista Vritti (b) Akalista Vritti
(c) Pramana Vritti (d) Dhyan Vritti
Ans. (a) Kalista Vritti
87. Which of the following is not a Vritti?
(a) Vikalpa (b) Abhinivesha
(c) Smriti (d) Pramana
Ans. (b) Abhinivesha
88. To attain the goal by enduring the sufferings happily, is known
as which type of Sadhana?
(a) Uparati (b) Dama
(c) Titiksha (d) Samadhan
Ans.(c) Titiksha
89. Which of the following Asana is described in both 'Gherano
Samhita' and 'Hath Yoga Pradipika'?
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(a) Shalabhasana (b) Mandukasana
(c) Bhadrasana (d) Padmasana
Ans.(c) Bhadrasana
90. Which of the following Asana is not mentioned in 'Hath Yoga
Pradipika?
(a) Mayurasana (b) Gomukhasana
(c) Gorakshana (d) Dhanurasana
Ans.(c) Gorakshana
91. Which Asana connects Prana-Vayu to Apana Vayu?
(a) Siddhasana (b) Padmasana
(c) Kurmasana (d) Tadaasan
Ans. (b) Padmasana
92. The Karmas performed by Yogis are called as
(a) Shukla Karmas (b) Krishna Karmas
(c) Shukla-Krishna Karmas (d) Ashukla-Akrishna Karmas
Ans. (d) Ashukla-Akrishna Karmas
93. The total number of Padarthas according to Nyaya philosophy
are
(a) 14 (b) 15
c) 16 (d) 17
Ans. (c) 16
94. Which of the following has been called Prasthanatrayi -

(a) Upanishad (b) Brahmamutra

(c) Shrimad Bhagavad Gita (d)All of the above
Ans. (d) All of the above
95. According to which philosophy, 'Consciousness is eternal and
purusha is indestructible'.
(a) Yoga (b) Mimanasa
(c) Samakhya (d) All of the above
Ans. (d) All of the above
96. How many types of Yoga are described in 'Charak Samhita ?
(a)3 (b)4
(c) 5 (d) 6
Ans. (b) 4
97. Which philosophy is useful in perception of the real nature of
Padarthas?
(a) Vaishesika (b) Yoga
(c) Nyana (d) None of the above
Ans. (a) Vaishesika
98. Which philosophy do not consider Nindra as a Vritti??
(a) Yoga (b) Nyaya
(c) Vedanta (d) All of the above
Ans. (b) Nyaya
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99. Which of the following is
by Adi Shankaracharya?
(b) Tantra Yoga
(a) Hatha Yoga
(d) Kundilini Yoga
c) Raja Yoga
Ans. (a) Hatha Yoga
Yama are described
in 'Patanjali Yon.
100. How many parts of
Sutra'?
(c) 6 (d) 7
(a) 4 (b) 5
Ans. (b) 5
Yoga Sutra' the different types or
101. In which Pada of 'Patanjali
Samadhis are explained?
(a) Kaivalyapada (b) Vibhutipada
(c) Samadhipada (d) Sadhanapada
Ans. (a) Kaivalyapada
102. The active who wants to work is known as:

(a) Karma Yoga (b) Raja Yoga

(C) Bhakti Yoga (d) Jnana Yoga
Ans. (b) Raja Yoga
103. In Jnana Yoga 'Kshetrajna" is
(a) Soul (b) Devotion
(c) Body (d) Knowledge
Ans. (a) Soul
104. According to the text 'Gherand Samhita' which is the first step
of Hatha Yoga?
(a) Asana (b) Shatkarma
(c) Pranayam (d) Surya Namaskar
Ans. (b) Shatkarma
105. How many Mudras are described in 'Hatha Yoga Pradipika'?
(a) 9 (b) 10 (c) 11 (d) 12
Ans. (b) 10
106. Through the.. . . practice, it is possible to improve
....

control and smooth operation of Prana in the whole body.

(a) Natural (b) Hatha Yogic
(c) (a) and (b) both (d) None of these
Ans. (b) Hatha Yogic
107. Steadiness is related to which part of Hatha
Yoga Sadhna?
(a) Asana (b) Pratyahar
(c) Pranayam (d) Mudra
Ans. (a) Asana
108. Sometimes pratyaksa pramana is wrongly assumned due
many dosha. Which one is not correct
(a) Visaya Dosa (b) Indriya Dosa
(c) Mano Dosa (d) Buddhi Dosa
Ans.(d) Buddhi Dosa
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109. True knowledge can not be gained because of fickleness of

mind. It is a type of ..
(a) Mano Dosa (b) Indriya Dosa
(c) Visaya Dosa (d) None of the above
Ans. (a) Mano Dossa
110. Sabda Pramana is also known as
(a) Pratyaksha Pramana (b)Agama Pramana
(c)Anumana Pramana (d) All of the above
Ans. (b) Agama Pramana
111. Individuals whose knowledge is not afflicted by Bhranti Dosa
and are free from Vipralipsa. The knowledge gained by a man through
this Pramana is called
(a) Agama Pramana (b)Anumana Pramana
(c) Pratyaksha Pramana (d) Niruddha Pramana
Ans. (a) Agama Pramana
112.Agama is a Pramana based on words which lead one to get a
verbal knowledge.
(a) True (b) False
Ans. (a) True
113. Abhava as a metaphysical category is accepted by
(a) Purva Mimansa (b) Jainism
(c) Buddhism (d) Vaisesika
Ans. (d) Vaisesika
114. Which of the following is not a type of Amumana-Pramana?
(a) Shesvata (b) Purvavata
(c) Aagama (d) None of the above
Ans. (a) Shesvata
115. In yoga, Anumana has been divided into . . catego-
ries.
(a) 3 (b) 4 (c) 5 (d)6
Ans. (a)3
116. In which Pada the ways to eliminate the Kleshas are described?
(a) Kaivalyapada (b) Samadhipada
(c) Sadhanapada (d) Vibhutipada
Ans. (c) Sadhanapada
117. The system of Yoga are differentiated ****** . . and
they are known as Astanga, Laya, Dhyana, Mantra, Bhakti, Taraka,
Karma, etc.
(a) According to their time (b) According to their place
(c) According to their mathods (d) None of the above
Ans. (c) According to their methods
118. Yoga Vashishtha is the spiritual teaching imparted by sage
Vashishtha to Sri Rama.
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(a) True
Ans. (a) True
literature available on Patanjali
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119. The ancient
to which of the following?
(b) Panini
(a) Vyasa Bhashya (d) Manu Smriti
(c) Narada Smriti
Ans. (a) Vyas Bhashya
as..
120. Asanas are also classified (b) Relaxation
(a) Cultural
(c) Meditative (d) All of the above
Ans. (d) All of the above
mainly describes the intimate relation
121. Hath Yoga Pradipika
and the Prana.
between. (b) Fingers
(a) Body (d) Mind
(c) Skull
Ans. (d) Mind
122. Having kept both the legs under the thighs with body straight
calmly sitting in this way is called ..
(b) Gomukhasana
(a) Svastikasana
(d) Kurmasana
(c) Virasana
Ans. (a) Svastikasana
ankle on the left side and the
left ankle on
123. Placing the right
the right side, makes the ..
(b) Gomukhasana
(a) Svastikasana
(d) Kurmasana
(c) Virasana
Ans. (b) Gomukhasana
also the
124. Placing one leg on the thigh of the opposite side, so

other leg on the opposite thigh, makes .

(6) Gomukhasana
(a) Svastikasana
(d) Kurmasana
(c) Virasana
Ans. (c) Virasana
of the and the lef
right ankle on the left side
anus
125. Placing the
ankle on the right side of anus,
makes the. oseas
(b) Gomukhasana
(a) Svastikasana
(d) Kurmasana
(c) Virasana
Ans. (d) Kurmasana
Padmasana and carrying the hand
126. Taking the posture of the wit
raises himself above the ground,
under the thighs, when the Yogi
it becomes the. .
his palms resting on the ground,
(a) Kukkutasana (b) Gomukhasana
(c) Virasana
(d) Kurmasana
Ans. (a) Kukkutasana
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127. In the position of Kukkutasana, when one grasps his neck by
crossing his hands behind his head and lies in this
back, touching the ground, it becomes posture with his
(a) Kukkutasana (b) Uttana Kurmasana
(c) Virasana (d) Kurmasana
Ans. (b) Uttana Kurmasana
128. Having cought the toes of the feet with
both the hands and
carried them to the ears by
drawing the body like a bow, it becomes
(a) Kukkutasana (b) Uttana Kurmasana
(c) Virasana (d) Dhanurasana
Ans. (d) Dhanurasana
129. Having placed the
right foot at the root of the left thigh, grasp-
ing the toe with the right hand passing over the back. Then
left foot at the root of the thigh and it should be place the
hand passing behind the back, it becomes grasped with the left

(a) Kukkutasana (b) Uttana Kurmasana

(c) Matsyasana (d) Dhanurasana
Ans. (c) Matsyasana
130. Having stretched the feet on the
ground like a stick and grasp-
ing the toes of both the feet with both the hands, one should sit with
his forehead resting on the
thighs, it becomes .
(a) Paschimottasana (b) Uttana Kurmasana
(C) Matsyasana (d) Dhanurasana
Ans. (a) Paschimottasana
131. Placing both the palms on the
ground and the navel on both
the elbows, balancing thus, then stretch his
body backward like a stick,
it becomes
(a) Paschimottasana (b) Uttana Kurmasana
(c) Mayurasana (d) Dhanurasana
Ans. (c) Mayurasana
132. Lying down on the ground like a corpse is called
(a) Paschimottasana (b) Uttana Kurmasana
(c) Mayurasana (d) Savasana
Ans. (d) Savasana
133. Press firmly the heel of the left foot against the perineum and
the right heel above the male organ. With the chin
pressing on the
chest, restrain the senses and gaze steadily the space between the
eyebrows. It becomes ...
(a) Kukkutasana (b) Siddhasana
(c) Matsyasana (d) Dhanurasana
Ans. (b) Siddhasana
134. Place the right foot on the left thigh and left foot on the right
thigh. Grasp the toes with the hands crossed over the back. Press the
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chin against the chest and gaze
(b) Siddhasana
(a) Padmasana
(d) Dhanurasana
(c) Matsyasana
Ans. (a) Padmasana
135. Press the heels on both sides
of the seam of perineum so tha
and the right heel touches the let
the left heel touches the right side
with stretched fingers. Keen
side of it. Place the hands on the thighs
concentrated. Gaze on the tip of the
the mouth open and the mind
nose. It becomes .
(a) Padmasana (b) Simhasana
(d) Dhanurasana
(c) Matsyasana
Ans. (b) Simhasana
136. Place the heels on either sides of the seam of the perineum
one on the right
keeping the left heel on the left side and the right
both the hands.
side. Hold the feet firmly joined to one another with
(a) Padmasana (b) Simhasana
(c) Bhadrasana (d) Dhanurasana
Ans. (c) Bhadrasana
137. The central doctrine of Yoga philosophy is that nothing exists
beyond ***** which is the only ultimate reality.
(a) the mind and its consciousness
(b) the body and its consciousness
(c) the mind and its unconsciousness
(d) none of the above
Ans.1a) the mind and its consciousness
138. Depending onthe stages of distraction, yoga philosophy cat
egorizes the mind under . . . S t a g e s .
(a) Four (b)Five
(c) Six (d) Seven
Ans. (b) Five
139. When the mind is in its earliest stage of disturbance, it lacks
judgementand is generally.. *****

(a) Active (6) Inactive

(c) Hyperactive (d) None of the above
Ans. (c) Hyperactive
140. Which Asana is related to Sthala Vasti Kriya?
(a) Padmasana (b) Paschimottanasna
(c) Suryasan (d) Siddhasana
Ans. (b) Paschimottasana
141. Ekagra state of. . . i s highly conducive to concentr
tion and meditation.
(a) Mind (b) Body (c) Hands (d) Feet
Ans. (a) Mind
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142.What is epistemology of knowledge for Pramana is
(a) Pratyaksha (6)Anumana
(c) Shabda Pramana (d) All of the above
Ans. (d) All of the above
143. The concept like Pramana, Prameya, Prama, Pramata and
Saksi these five objects have been
accepted regarding
(a) Anumana Pramana (b) Pratyaksha Pramana
C) Agama Pramana (d) None of the above
Ans. (b) Pratyaksha Pramana
144. The sadhaka is influenced
by the self on the one hand and by
on the other.
objects perceived
(a) True (b) False
Ans. (a) True
145. Where the effect is
imagined from the cause it is called

(a) Purvavat (6) Sesavat .

(c) Samanayatodrsta (d) None of the above
Ans. (a) Purvavat
146. Where the cause is
imagined from the effect it is called

(a) Purvavat (6) Sesavat

(c) Samanayatodrsta (d) None of the above
Ans. (b) Sesavat
147. eessaeeas* is the first posture of Suryanamaskara.
(a) Pranamasana (b) Hastauttanasana
(c) Hastapadasana (d) Ashwa Sanchalanasana
Ans. (a) Pranamasana
148. ******* is the second
....
posture of suryanamaskara.
(a) Pranamasana (b) Hastauttanasana
(c) Hastapadasana (d) Ashwa Sanchalanasana
Ans. (b) Hastauttanasana
149. i S the third posture of Suryanamaskara.
(a) Pranamasanaa (b) Hastauttanasana
(c) Hastapadasana (d) Ashwa Sanchalanasana
Ans. (c) Hastapadasana
150. .....esoo*o* .... is the fourth posture of Suryanamaskara.
(a) Pranamasana (b) Hastauttanasana
(c) Hastapadasana (d) Ashwa Sanchalanasana
Ans. (d) Ashwa Sanchalanasana
151.. . is the fifth posture of Suryanamaskara.
(a) Pranamasana (b) Dandasna
(c) Hastapadasana (d) Ashwa Sanchalanasana
Ans. (b) Dandasna
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152. is the sixth
. . .
posture of Suryanamaskara.
(b) Hastauttanasana
(a) Ashtanaga Namaskar (d) Ashwa Sanchalanasana
(c) Hastapadasana
Namaskar
Ans. (a) Ashtanaga of Suryanamaskara,
153... . . is the seventh posture
(b) Hastauttanasana
(a) Pranamasana
(d) Bhujangasana
(c) Hastapadasana
Ans. (d) Bhujangasana
is the eighth posture
of Suryanamaskara.
154. ....

(b) Hastauttanasana
(a) Adhomukh Asana
(d) Bhujangasana
(c) Hastapadasana
Ans. (a) Adhomukh Asana
155. . . is the ninth posture of Suryanamaskara.
(b) Dandasna
(a) Pranamasana
(d) Ashwa Sanchalanasana
(c) Hastapadasana
Ans. (d) Ashwa Sanchalanasana of Suryanamaskara.
156. *************.. is the tenth posture
....

(b) Hastauttanasana
(a) Adhomukh Asana
(c) Hastapadasana (d) Bhujangasana
Ans. (c) Hastapadasana
. is the eleventh posture of Suryanamaskara.
157...
157. .. (b) Hastauttanasana
(a) Pranamasana
(c) Hastapadasana (d) Bhujangasana
Ans. (b) Hastauttanasana
158.
158. .
.. . . is the twelfth posture of Suryanamaskara.
(a) Adhomukh Asana (b) Hastauttanasana
(c) Hastapadasana (d) Tadasana
Ans.(d) Tadasana
159. The principle of Purusha and Prakriti are the source of all
action, volition and silence.
(a) True (b) False
Ans.(a) True
160. Which of the following is not a type of anumana prámana?
(a) Purvavat (b) Sesavat
(c) Samanayatodrsta (d) Agama
Ans. (d) Agama
161. Hatha yoga is described in early texts as the Hath yoga
pradipika.
(a) True (b) False Ans. (a) True
162. Which is the main element of visudhi chakra?
(a) Space (b) Earth
(c) Fire (d) Water
Ans. (a) Space
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163, Yama and Niyama are not emphasized in Hatha Yoga, but
some important principles of Hatha Yoga seem close to the concepts of
Yama and Niyama.
(a) True (b) False
Ans. (a) True
164. Into how many parts has the Yoga Vashistha Granth been
divided?
(a) Five (b) Six
(c) Seven (d) Eight
Ans. (b) Six
165. Who is considered to be the author of
the book called Yoga
Vashistha?
(a) Valmiki (b) Ved Vyas
(c) Kalidas (d) None of the above
Ans. (a) Valmiki
166. Cleanliness and purity of body and mind, an attitude of con
tentment, training of the senses, self study and reflection on sacred
words and an attitude of letting go into one's source are the observ-
ances or practices of.... . and are the second step of Yoga.
(a) Yama (b) Niyama
(c) Pranayama (d) Asana
Ans. (b) Niyama
167. By regular practice of. Asana a person becomes good
orator and judicious.
(a) Kevali (b) Ujjayi
(c) Bhadra (d) Shirshasana
Ans. (a) Kevali
168. Which Asana is recommended to do after Shirshasana?
(a) Sarvangasana (b) Chakrasana
(c) Kurmasana (d) None of the above
Ans. (a) Sarvangasana
169. After becoming mature in hearing, who gets absorbed and
becomes rhythmic?
(a) Saint (b) Sadhu
(c) Yogi (d) Nadyogi
Ans. (d) Nadyogi
170. In Maitrayani Upanishad, Yoga has been called Shadanga-
Yogawhich means. ... system of six limbs.
(a) Akikrita (b) Nischit
c)Angik (d) Samekit
Ans. (d) Samekit
171. Which of the following statement explains Kriya Yoga?
(a) To behave with conduct is Kriya Yoga.
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and the same.
(b) Karma and action are one Siddhi.
is the step towards attaining Yoga
(c) Kriya Yoga
stable.
(d) Human mind does not remain
towards attaining Yoga Siddhi.
Ans-(c) Kriya Yoga is the step in Patanjali's
172. What is the seriai number of Vibhutipad
Yoo
Darshana?
(b) Third
(a) Second
(c) Fourth (d) Fifth
Ans. (b) Third
173. Which of the following explains Kaivalya Pada?
(a) The path to salvation (b) The path to knowledge
(c) Way of attainment (d) None of the above
Ans. (a) The path to salvation
174. Dhyan Bindu Upanishad begins with whose glory?
(a) Taraka Yoga (b) Dhyana Yoga
(c) Jnana Yoga (d) Karma Yoga
Ans. (b) Dhyana Yoga
175. Yama and Niyama help to organize our energy so that ou
outer life becomes oriented towards inner development. These hel
us to bring compassion and awareness to ourselves.
(a) True (b) False
Ans. (a) True
176. Yogasanas are practiced slowly and the body is kept in a
particular position for a long time. by doing this.
(a) Self-confidence increases. (b) Muscles become strong.
(c) (a) and (b) both (d) None of the above
Ans. (b) Muscles become strong
177. There is an element of Yoga in the Jain tradition.
(a) Pap-Punya (b) Punarjanm
(C) Moksha (d) All of the above
Ans. (d) All of the above
178. Which meditation is considered inappropriate in Yoga becausi
of the specificity of Tama and Rajo Guna in the Jain tradition.
(a) Arta (b) Raudra
(C) (a) and (b) both (d) None of the above
Ans. (c) (a) and (b) both
179. What is the first step of Yoga Vashistha?
(a) Jnana Yukti (b) Renunciation óf lust
(c) Freedom of enjoyment (d) Freedom of will
Ans. (a) Jnana Yukti
180. In which of the following texts 'Sayujya Mukti' has been cale
the real liberation?
(a) Purana (b) Veda
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(c) Upanishad
(d) Ramayana
Ans. (C) Upanishad
181. The scope of Yoga described in the Bhagavad Gita and the
Upanishads is very wide.
(a) True
(b) False
Ans. (a) True
182. What is the second step in the process of spiritual knowledge
in Yoga Vashistha?
(a) Vicharana (b) Shubhechchha
(C) Tanumanasa (d) None of the above
Ans. (a) Vicharana
183. Mundakopanishad is related to Yoga.
(a) True (b) False
Ans. (b) False
184. Eight paths have been prescribed in the Yogasutra of Patanjali,
hence it is called.
(a) Ashta Vidya (b) Ashtmargi
(c) Ashtanga Marg (d) Ashtakarma
Ans. (c) Ashtanga Marg
185. What does Patanjali consider as a part of Kriya Yoga?
(a) Swadyay (b) Jnana
(c) Tapas (d) Prerana
Ans. (c) Tapas
186. What is Kriya Yoga according to Patanjali?
(a) Chitta Prasadan (b) Chitavritti
(c) Chitbhumi (d) None of the above
Ans. (b) Chittvritti
187. When Chittvritti is stopped, it becomes established in the form
of . . . . .
(b) Doordarshi
(a) Chaitanya
(c) Buddhiman (d) Smriti
Ans. (c) Buddhiman
188. Which of the following is the third limb of Ashtanga Yoga?
(a) Dhyana (b) Niyam
(c) Samadhi (d) Asana
Ans. (d) Asana
189. What is the correct sequence of Ashtanga Yoga among the
following?
(a) Yama, Niyama, Asana, Pranayama
(B) Niyama, Yama, Pranayama, Asana
(C)Asana, Yama, Niyama, Pranayama
(D) Yama, Asana, Niyama, Pranayama
Ans. (a) Yama, Niyama, Asana, Pranayama
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is included in the parts
190. Which of the following
Buddhist tradition?
(b) Manusmriti
(a) Anusmriti
(d) None of the
avove
(c) Yajnavalkya Smriti
Ans. (a) Anusmriti ....action is good.
191. Sitting in Vajrasana after
meal...
(b) Digestion
(a) Memory
(c) Blood circulation (d) Respiration
Ans. (b) Digestion
asanas is beneficial in indigestion,
192. Which one of the following
diabetes and digestive disorders.
(b) Padmasana
(a) Shavasana
(c) Mandukasana (d) Bhujangasana
Ans. (c) Mandukasana
the first supplement, begins
193. Not every supplement, including
with a complete exhalation..
(a) True (b) False
Ans. (b) False
Yoga is Asteya
194. The third component of the Yama of Ashtanga
which means
(a) Not stealing (b) Not committing sin
(c) Not to do injustice (d) Not to condemn
Ans. (a) Not stealing
195. What is the meaning of 'ha' in hatha yoga?
(a) Prana (b) Chitta
(c) Dhyana (d) Dharana
Ans. (a) Prana
196. In Jainism.... ... has been considered necessary.
(b) Samyak darshan
(a) Samyak gyan
(c) Hatha yoga (d) None of the above
Ans. (c) Hatha Yoga
197. Who is included in the instincts of Samadhipada?
(a) Pramana (b) Viruddha
(c) Vikalp (d) All of the above
Ans. (d) All of the above
198. Niyama are for our self regulation, which helps in maintaining
.. .. environment.
(a) Spiritual (b) Social
(c) Positive (d) Negative
Ans. (c) Positive
199. In . . . Sadhaka has to take special care of Yama,
Niyama and diet.
(a) Karma Siddhi (b) Yoga Siddhi
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(c) Hatha Siddhi (d) Jnana Siddhi

Ans. (b) Yoga Siddhi
200. Give the correct sequence of the process of leaving the body
loose in Shavasana.
(a) Toes, calves of feet, chest, neck, muscles of head.
(6) The muscles of the head, neck, chest, calves of the feet, toes of the
feet
(c) Sequence is not defined.
(d) Depends on the wishes of the teacher.
Ans. (a) toes, calves of feet, chest, neck, muscles of head
201. Care should be taken that there is no sleep in Shavasana.
(a) True (b) False
Ans. (a) True
202. The literal meaning of 'Surya Namaskar' is an offering or
salutation to the Sun.
(a) True (b) False
Ans. (a) True
203. Which Asana is not repeated in one cycle of Surya Namaskar.
(a) Ashtanga Namaskar (6) Bhujang Asana
(c) (a) and (b) both (d) None of these
Ans. (c) (a) and (b) both
204. The sequence of Yogasanas remains the same in the second
sequence of one step of Surya Namaskar, only the order of
...changes.
(a) Hands (b) Feet
(c) (a) and (b) both (d) None of the above
Ans. (b) Feet
205. Physical exercises only consume calories, which leads to
hunger all the time and sometimes weight gain. But due to the practice
of Yogasanas, this type of hunger is not felt again and again because
in these . .
.
(a) Hunger ends (b) Body does not sweat
(c) Body becomes weak (d) Mind remains controlled
Ans. (d) Mind remains controliled
206. . purifies all the seventy-two thousand Nadis.
(a) Padmasana (b) Siddhasana
(c) Kurmasana (d) None of the abovee
Ans. (b) Siddhasana
207. . i s related to the body and life, so its need and
importance in all Yoga practices has been considered to be self-
evident?
(a) Raja Yoga (b) Karma Yoga
(c) Hatha yoga (d) All of the above
Ans. (c) Hatha Yoga
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208. When is the time of creation of
(a) Third century to fifth century
(b) Sixth century to fourteenth century
(c) Eighth century to eleventh century
(d) Ninth century to fourteenth century
Ans. (b) Sixth century to fourteenth
century
last stage of the process of spiritual
209. What is considered to be the
knowledge in Yoga Vashistha?
(a) Satvapati (b) Turyga
(d) Thinking
(c) Temperance
Ans. (b) Turyga
210. What is the meaning of renunciation
of duty as mentioned in
Yoga Vashistha?
Freedom from action
(a) (b) Freedom from action
indulging in karma (d) None of the
above
(C) Freedom from
Ans. (c) Freedom from indulging in Karma
the Saptabhoomi for
211. In Yoga Vashistha, there is a mention of
is considered to be the
the attainment of liberation and ecstasy. Which
sixth stage in the Saptabhoomi.
(a) Satvapati (b) Turyga
(c) Non-attachment (d) Materialistic
Ans. (d) Materialistic
212. Which Asana is used for relaxation in yoga.
(a) Cremation (b) Death

(c) (a)and both

(b) (d) None of the above
Ans. (c) (a) and (b) both
... asanas in each step of
213. There are two sequences of....
Surya Namaskar.
(b) 10
(a)8
(c) 12 (d) 14
Ans. (c) 12
214. Which yoga has been called intense devotion and life practice?
(a) Jnana Yoga (b) Bhakti Yoga
(c) Karma Yoga (d) Raja Yoga
Ans. (c) Karma Yoga
215. By practicing Naad in Siddhasana and Vaishnavi posture, the
seeker gets .

.
(a) Kaivalyavastha (b) Turiyavastha
(c) Bodhisattva (d) All of the above
Ans. (b) Turiyavastha
Ans. (a) Kaivalyavastha
216. What is the meaning of word 'Kurma' in Kurmasana?
(a) Lion (b) Turtle
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Ans.(b) Turtle
217. According to the Yogishvara Yajnavalkya, who are the first
of Yoga Vidya?
Acharyas
(a) Maharishi Gorakshanath (b) Maharishi Hiranyagarbha
c) Maharishi Yogi (d) None of the above
Ans. (b) Maharishi Hiranyagarbha
218. Which Yoga has been given the highest position among all
the yogas?

(a) Laya Yoga (b) Hatha Yoga

(c) Tarakayoga (d) Raja Yoga
Ans. (d) Raja Yoga
is.
219. Thefirst foot in the Yoga philosophy of Patanjali
(a) Sadhanapada (6) Kaivalyapada
(c) Samadhipada (d) Vibhutipada
Ans. (c) Samadhipada of
220. What is the energy generated by the continuous practice
yoga called?

(a) Yogagni (b) Gastragni

(c) Elemental energy (d) Divine energy
Ans. (a) Yogagni
conditions of Sampragyat Yoga?
221. Which ofthe following are the (b) With pleasure
(a) With pleasure
(c)Argumentative (d) All of the above
Ans. (d)All of the above
Maharishi Patanjali?
true according to
222. Which statement is
desire of the fruit.
(a) Man acts with the of knowledge.
(b) Man works for the acquisition
his compulsion.
(C) Man acts because of

(d) None of these desire of the fruit.

Ans. (a) Man acts with the
223. To be . . .
is the only surety.
(a) Fixed time of action
of action is uncertain
(b) The timing of the fruits
of karma
c) Sure to enjoy the fruits
fruits of karma
(d) Uncertain to enjoy the
Ans. (a) Fixed time of action
224. In the Yogic principles of the Buddhist tradition.. has

an important place.
(a) Hatha Yoga (b) Raja Yoga
(c) (a) and (b) both (d) None of the above
Ans. (c) (a) and (b) both
. level and starts
225. The effect of yoga starts from the.
reaching the subtler level of the mind.
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(b) Physical
(a) Mental (d) Economic
(c) Social
Ans. (b) Physical but is merely a
226. Hatha yoga is not a system of its own stan
pfor
.

reaching something higher.

(a) True
(b) False
through cessa
have achieved
Ans.(a) True
227.Out of the truths which Yogis
of mind by making the human body a laboratory, the achievements
o
**** are important.
(a) Sangeet and Self-knowledge (b) Brahmand and Mukti
(c) Naad and Sangeet (d) None of the above
Ans. (c) Naad and Sangeet
228. During the practice of which Asana the three bandhas OCCU

naturally?
(a) Siddhasana (b) Salabhasana
(c) Bhadrasana (d) Mayurasana
Ans. (d) Mayurasana
229. The goal of Layayoga is to avoid.. ... by merging
Prakriti-Shakti with Purusha-Shakti.
(a) Cessation of socialism (b) Cessation of superanruation
(c) Mental retardation (d) All of the above
Ans. (c) Mental retardation
230. Hatha Yoga is an integral part of ...
(a) Bhakti Yoga (b) Raja Yoga
(c) Jnana Yoga (d) Karma Yoga
Ans. (b) Raja Yoga
Yoga the description of Sadhaka
231. In which text of Hatha
elements is found?
(a) Hatharatnavali (b) Gherand Samhita
(c) Hathapradipika (d) all of the above
Ans. (c) Hathapradipika
232. What is the obstacle in Hatha Yoga?
(a) Talking more (b) Eating more
(c) Hard work (d) All of the above
Ans. (d) All of the above
fifth part of Yoga
233. About whom is the description found in the
Vashistha?

(a) Desire of life (b) Nature of life

(d) Action of life
(c) Inspiration of life
Ans. (b) Nature of life
234. How many sutras are there in Vibhutipad.
(a) 55 (b) 56 (c)57 (d) 58
Ans. (a) 55
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(b) Kari Mudra
(a) Vajroli Mudra
(d) Ling Mudra
(c) Yoni Mudra
Ans. (a) Vajroli Mudra
the tongue is turned backwards
256.In...
256. In .. .. ..Pranayama,touches the upper palate and in.
so that the front part of the tongue
hales both the ends of the tongue. is
inhaled and exhaled through the
nostrils.
(a) Sheetli (b) Sitkari
(c) Sadant (d) All of the above
Ans. (b) Sitkari
Unit-3
Practices Leading to Meditation

1. The higherstage of Ragatamikta Bhakti is known as

(a) Apra Bhakti (b) Para Bhakti
(c) Gauni Bhakti (d) All of the above
Ans. (b) Para Bhakti
2. The Japa that persist continuously is called as
(a) Manas Japa (b) Chala Japa
(c) Ajapa Japa (d) Bharmara Japa
Ans. (c) Ajapa Japa
3. As research continues to show the benefits of .. . , more
and more people are turning to the practice.
(a) Deep meditation (b) Playing games
(c) Travelling (d) Education
Ans. (a) Deep meditation
4. Achieveing a deep state of meditation takes .. to master.
(a) Patience (6) Consistency
(c) Practice (d) All of the above
Ans. (d) All of the above
5. The secret lies in using breathing exercises as a .... into
deeper meditation.
(a) Ropeway (b) Gateway
(c) Highway (d) None of the above
Ans. (b) Gateway
6. The practice of meditation has evolved over
the years.
(a) True (b) False
Ans. (a) True
Meditation has been practiced as..
7.
in India for thousands
of years, well before .
becoming a popular wellness trend in the West.
(a) a style (b) a business
c) a way of life (d) a standard
Ans. (c) a way of life
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Year_

Meditation origins ate back to as early as .

(a) 3000 BCE (b) 4000 BCE
(c) 5000 BCE (d) 6000 BCE
Ans.(c) 5000 BCE
9. Meditation origins date back to as early as 5,000 BCE when Ind
as documented evidence of the practice.
(a) True (b) False Ans. (a) True
10. As an evidence of meditation, Indians
ndans leaving behind . f
people seated in meditation
people meditation postures.
(a) Gold coins (b) Wall art
(C) Clip art (d) None of the above
Ans. (b) Wall art
11. The practice of meditation emerged as part of ancient
... .. traditions.
(a) Religious (b) Spiritual
(c) (a) and (b) both (d) None of the above
Ans. (c) (a) and (b) both
12. Meditation is a... ... of traditional Yoga texts.
(a) Primary (b) Secondary
(c) Central component (d) External
Ans.(c) Central Component
13. Traditionally, meditation was performed as a spiritual practice
. and connect to higher levels of consciousness.
.
(a) to explore the existence of the soul
(b) to explore the existence of the body
(c) (a) and (b) both (d) none of the above
Ans. (a) to explore the existence of the soul
14. Antar mouna enables us to exhaust ********* and it provides
a means to purge the mind.
(a) Unwanted objects (b) Unwanted food
(c) Unwanted thoughts (d) All of the above
Ans.(c) Unwanted thoughts
15. When mental tensions start to be released, we can experience
corresponding surges of..
(a) EnergyY (b) Inspiration
(c) (a) and (b) both (d) None of the abovee
Ans. (c) (a) and (b) both
16. In these traditions, it is part of a path towards achieving libera
tion which is a state of pure bliss and that brings about an end to
individual suffering.
(a) Inner peace (b) Outer peace
(c) Entertainment (d) Life joumey
Ans. (a) Inner peace
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of meditation?
17. Which one of the following is a form
(a) Loving-kindness meditation
(b) Body-scan meditation
(c) Breath meditation
(d) All of the above
Ans. (d) All of the above
18. According to the... gaining control over the breath leads
to mastery over the mind, and modern science is beginning to catch

up to this concept.
(a) Yoga Sutras (b) Brahma Sutras
(c) Rigveda (d) None of the above
Ans. (a) Yoga Sutras
19. During breath meditation, individuals perform a series of breath-
ing techniques that vary in ...
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(a) Frequency (b) Intensity

(c)(a)and (b) both (d) None of the above
Ans. (c) (a) and (b) both
20. The exhale is longer than the inhale, which produces a .
effect on the body.
(a) Charming (b) Calming
(c) Dynamic (d) Dizzing
Ans. (b) Calming
21. Which Yogic Sadhna is suggested for high category Sadhaka?
(a) Kriya Yoga (b) Bhakti Yoga
(c) Abhyasa and Vairagya (d) Ashtanga Yoga
Ans. (c) Abhyasa and Vairagya
22. One of the main benefits of alternate nostril breathing is that it
may lower ....
(a) Fat (b) Stress
(c) Breathing spead (d) Air density
Ans. (b) Stress
23. Alternate nostril breathing was the only type of breath work
that was found to have a positive effect on *******nsesaenoee. function.
(a) Routine (b) Cardiovascular
(c) Physical (d) Mental
Ans. (b) Cardiovascular
24. In pranayama practices, the left nostril provides access to the
.nadi.

(a) lda (b) Pingla

(c) (a) and (b) both (d) Neither (a) nor (b)
Ans. (a) Ida
25. In Pranayama practices, the right nostril provides access to tne
... Nadi.
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(a) lda (b) Pingla
(c) (a) and (b) both (d) Neither (a) nor (b)
Ans. (b) Pingala
26. For best results, Nadi Shodhana should be done before
Asana
practice, or after Shavasana and before meditation, but never in the
middle of a sequenced practice of Asana.
(a) True
(b) False
Ans. (a) True
27. Nadi Shodhana
middle of a sequenced
should be done before.. . but never in the
(a) Asana
practice of Asana.
(b) Meditation
(c) (a) and (b) both (d) None of the above
Ans. (c) (a) and (b) both
28. In which
Upanishad, body Nadis were explained first?
(a) Yogatatva (b) Chhandogya
(c) Svetasavara (d) None of the above
Ans. (b) Chhandogya
29. To concentrate on Brahma is known as:
(a) Sukshama Dhyana (b) Shunya Dhyana
(c) Jyotira Dhyana (d) Dirgh Dhyana
Ans. (c) Jyotira Dhyana
30. 'Hakara' is related to:
(a) Chandra Nadi (b) Surya Nadi
(c) Susumna Nadi (d) None of the above
Ans. (b) Surya nadi
31. Practice of meditation strengthens which
Vayu?
(a) Prana (b) Vyan
(c) Apana (d) Samana
Ans. (a) Prana
32. How many types of dhyan are explained by Maharishi
Gheranda?
(a) 3 (b)4
(c) 5 (d) 6
Ans. (a)3
33. 'Brahma is the chetna' - This is the opinion of which text?

(a) Rigveda (6) Samveda

(c) Vedanta (d) Upanishad
Ans. (d) Upanishad
34. In the body introvert filow of Prana is maintained by which of
the following?
(a) Gyanendriyas (b) Karmendriyas
(d) Panch Kosha
(c) Jitendriyas
Ans. (a) Gyanendriyas
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35. A Karma Yogi should practice . .
(a) Nivritti Marga (b) Pravritti Mar
(c)Ashtanga Marga (d) All of the above
Ans. (a) Nivritti Margga
36. The philosophy of Sri Aurobindo is described as ...
(a) Dvaita (6)Advaita
(c) Purna-advaita (d) Vishista-advaita
Ans. (c) Purna-advaita
37. How many petals does Anahat Chakra have?
(a) 10 (b) 11
(c) 12 (d) 13
Ans.(c) 12
38. Nidhidhyanasana means
(a) Self determination (b) Salf suficient
(c) Self analysis (d) None of the above
Ans. (a) Self determination
39. Ham is the bija mantra of which chakra?
(a) Ajna (b) Muladhara
(c) Vishudhi (d) Anahata
Ans. (c) Vishudhi
40. Which stage of consciousness is considered as most important?
(a) Turiyavastha (b) Jagritavastha
(c) Suptavastha
(d) None of the above
Ans. (a) Turiyavastha
41. The adorer who does Bhakti for getting rid of worldly sorrows
and sufferings is known as
(a) Prartha (b) Aarta
(c) Arthatho (d) Aarthatha
Ans. (b) Aarta
42. To worship the God by means of Vedic hymns is called as which
type of Bhakti?
(a) Kirtana Bhakti (b) Shravana Bhakti
(c) Vandana Bhakti (d) Jnana Bhakti
Ans. (c) Vandana Bhakti
43. What is the meaning of word 'Bhati' in
(a) Low
'Kapalbhati
?
(b) High
(c) Shine (d) Dull
Ans. (c) Shine
44. Sampragyata Samadhi is also known as..... Samadhi.
(a) Abija (b) Sabija
(C) Nirbija (d) Vabija
Ans. (b) Sabija
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45. Which type of Mudra is useful in eliminating coryza and al
lergy?
(a) Prana (b) Chandra
(c) Linga (d) Vishnu
Ans.(c) Linga
46. In which type of Samadhi the thoughts atso disappear?
(a) Ashmitanugata (b) Vitarkanugata
(c) Anandanugata (d) Vicharanugata
Ans. (c) Anandanugata
47. In which type of Samadhi the
feeling of the selfness remains and allpleasure
also disappear only the
other feelings disappear?
(a) Ashmitanugata (b) Vitarkanugata
(c)Anandanugata (d) Vicharanugata
Ans. (a) Ashmitanugata
48. Which of the
following Samadhi is Tiryakanugata?
(a) Vicharanugata (b) Vitarkanugata
(c) Bhavanugata (d) Asampragyata
Ans. (a) Vicharanugata
49. Which of the
following is not a Klesha?
(a) Ashmita (b) Vikalpa
(c) lgnorance (d) Abhinivesha
Ans. (b) Vikalpa
50. In Bhava-Pratya Samadhi what is the
(a) Jnana
meaning of word 'Bhava?
(6)Agyanata
(c) Bhaya (d) Samarpan
Ans. (b) Agyanata
51. 'Aamni Dasha' arises during which Samadhi?
(a) Sampragyata (b) Asampragyata
(c) Vishampragyata (d) None of the above
Ans. (b) As
ampragyata
52. Upper category Sadhakas can attain Samadhi
by means of which
Sadhana?
(a) Abhyasa (b) Vairagya
(c) Ishwarpranidhana (d) Al of the above
Ans. (d) All of the above
53. Medium categoty Sadhakas can attain Samadhi by means of
which Sadhana?
(a) Swadhyay (b) Tapa
(c) Ishwarpranidhana (d) All of the above
Ans. (d) All of the above
54. Low category Sadhakas can attain Samadhi by means of which
Sadhana?
(a) Jnana Yoga (b) Kriya Yoga
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(C) Bhakti Yoga (d) Ashtanga Yoga
Ans. (d) Ashtanga Yoga
in 'Shaiva tradi.
55. How many types of Samadhi are explained
tion'?
(a)6 (b) 7
(c) 8 (d) 9
Ans. (a) 6
56. Who founded Transcendental Meditation Yoga?
(a) Swami Sivananda (b) Swami Ram
(c) Maharishi Mahesh Yogi (d) Sri Aurobindo
Ans.(c) Maharishi Mahesh Yogi
57. By means of external objects the worship of deity is called as:

(a)Apara Bhakti (b) Para Bhakti

(c) Ragatamika Bhakti (d) Vedik Bhakti
Ans. (d) Vedik Bhakti
58. To dedicate everything to God is known as
(a) Atamanevadana (b) Para Bhakti
(C) Raga Bhakti (d) Samarpan
Ans. (a) Atamanevadana
59. To attain the stage of Brahma Bhava is the main aim of
Yoga.
(a) Kriya Yoga (b) Jnana Yoga
(c) Karma Yoga (d) Raja Yoga
Ans. (b) Jnana Yoga
60. To bear the endurance by Sadhaka is known as.
(a) Viveka (b) Jnana
(c) Buddhi (d) Titiksha
Ans. (d) Titiksha
61. Detachment from worldly objects by not desiring for the results
and to dedicate all the acts to almighty God is known as
(a) Uprati (b) Kriya
(c) Karma (d) Shraddha
Ans. (a) Uprati
62. To concentrate mind on Brahma and to serve his master is known
as

(a) Vairagya (b) Samadhana

(c) Jnana (d) Raga
Ans. (b) Samadhana
63. In the state ofcomplete meditation, it takes - - - to at-

tain excellence.
(a) Patience (b) Consistency
(c) Exercise (d) All of the above
Ans. (d) All of the above
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A, That chanting which goes on continuously is called.
(a)ManasJapa (b) Chal Japa
(c)Ajapa Japa (d) Bharmar Japa
Ans. (c) Ajapa Japa
65.The highest level of Ragatmika Bhakti is called-
(a) Apara Bhakti (b) Para Bhakti
(c) Goni Bhakti (d) All of the above
Ans. (b) Para Bhakti
66.The secret lies in using - a s a gateway into deep medita-
tion.
(a) Exercise (b) Tourism
(c) Breathing exercises (d) None of the above
Ans. (c) Breathing exercises
67.Which of the following is a type of meditation?
(a) Loving-kindness meditation (6) Physical examination meditation
(c)Breathing meditation (d) All of the. above
Ans. (d) All of the above
68. To concentrate on Brahma by listening shruti vakyas and un-
derstanding the meaning of these vakyas is known as
(a) Shradha (6) Manana
(c) Drushti (d) None of the above
Ans. (b) Manana
69. Which type of devotion is called worshiping God through Vedic
Mantras?
(a) Kirtan Bhakti (b) Shravan Bhakti
(c) Vandana Bhakti (d) Jnana Bhakti
Ans. (c) Vandana Bhakti
70. Which of the following Samadhi is Ekanugata?
(a) Anandanugata (b) Vicharanugata
(c) Asmitanugata (d) Vitarkanugata
Ans.(c) Asmitanugata
71. When the Sadhaka adores the almighty Brahma, the type of
Bhakti is known as:
(a) Vediki Bhakti (6) Para Bhakti
(c) Apara Bhakti (d) None ofthe above
Ans. (b) Para Bhakti
72. To redirect the senses towards Brahma by withdrawing from
external objects is known as:
(a) Vairagya (b) Bhakti
(c) Dhyana (d) Jnana
Ans. (a) Vairagya
73. The adorer who does Bhakti for wealth is known as
(a) Lobhi (b) Kam
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Ans. (d) Arthatho
Samadhi are means of bahiranoa.
74. Dharma, Dhyana and ga sadhana
of. . . Samadhi.
(b) Sabija
(a) Nirbija
(d) Nirgun
(c) Abija
Ans. (a) Nirbija
of moral values, do
do nat
not get
75. By understanding the importance
confused with the path of your goal.. . . together
in the society is Yoga.
(a) Social progress (b) Economic progress
(d) Intellectual progress
(c) Spiritual progress
Ans. (c) Spiritual progress
76. Which of the following is not Bahiranga Sadhna of Jnana Yoga
Sadhna?
(a) Viveka (b) Vairagya
(c) Shravana (d) All of the above
Ans. (c) Shravana
77. How many types of Sampragyata Samadhi are
(a)3 (b)4
(c)5 (d) 6
Ans. (b) 4
78. According to Maharishi Raman, the highest duty of speech is to
perform
(a) Chanting of Mantra (b) Singing the National Anthem
(c) (a) and (b) both (d) None of the above
Ans. (a) Chanting of Mantra
79. In which type of Samadhi the soul recognizes his real form?
(a) Asampragyata (b) Sampragyata
(c) Jnana Yoga Samadhi (d) None of the above
Ans. (a) Asampragyata
80. In which type of Samadhi there remains the real knowledge of
the subject?
(a) Sampragyata (b) Asampragyata
(c) (a) and (b) both (d) None of the above
Ans. (a) Sampragyata
for the
81. Swami Shivanand Saraswati
established...
propagation and development of Yoga.
(a) Divine Life Society (6) Yoga Vedanta Forest Academy
(c) (a) and (b) both (d) None of these
Ans. (c) (a) and (b) both
means of
82. Swami Vivekananda has said that Yoga a
is'a
is' into3
to 3

compressing one's * development of existen

single life or a few months or a few hours.
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(a) Physical (b) Spiritual
(c) Vegetative (d) Biological
Ans. (b) Spiritual
83. Which of the
following great masters is included in the
post
classical period of yoga?
(a) Ramanujacharya (b) Shankaracharya
(C) Madhvacharya (d) All of the above
Ans. (d) All of the above
84. . by writing many books on Yoga, its meaning and
variously beneficial Asanas, exercises and meditation have been
simplified and presented in simple terminology.
(a) Swami Sivananda (b) Swami Vivekananda
(c) Swami Dayanand
(d) Sri Aurobindo
Ans. (a) Swami Sivananda
85. Which of the
foilowing scholars has done important work in the
field of Yoga in modern times?
(a) Yarananda Paramhansa (6) Swami Vivekananda
(c) Ramakrishna Paramhansa (d) All of the above
Ans. (d) All of the above
86. The name of the Guru of Guru Gorakshanath
(Gorakhnath) was
(a) Matsyendranath (b) Gyaninatha
(c) Ramnath (d) Dinanath
Ans. (a) Matsyendranath
87. Guru Gorakshanath (Gorakhnath) founded which sect?
(a) Sikh Panth (b) Jain Panth
(c) Buddhist Panth (d) Nath Panth
Ans. (d) Nath Panth
83. Guru Gorakshanath was a Hindu yogi and saint.
(a) True (b) False
Ans. (a) True
89. Various modern philosophical thinkers have expressed their
views on Yoga which include?
(a) Swami Vivekananda (b) Swami Dayanand
(c) Sri Aurobindo (d) All of the above
Ans. (d) All of the above
90. Sri Aurobindo wrote commentaries on Vedas and Upanishads.
(a) True (b) False Ans. (a) True
91. According to Sri Aurobindo, the realm of reality has been di-
vided into two hemispheres are
(a) up and down (b) higher and lower
(C) east and west (d) right and wrong
Ans. (b) higher and lower
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92. According to Sri Aurobindo, the delight of world process in
relation to the sachchidananda is :
(a) Lobha (b) Maya
(c) Dhyana (d) Lila
Ans. (d) Lila
93. Who established the 'Sadhana Mandir Ashram' in Rishikesh to
give an organizational form to his yoga teachings?
(a) Swami Ram (b) Maharishi Mahesh Yogi
(c) Shri Ram Sharma Acharya (d) Swami Vivekananda
Ans. (a) Swami Ram
94.The presence of yoga is found in the Indus Valley Civilization.
(a) True (b) False
Ans. (a) True
95. By practice of Mantra Yoga Sadhna.
(a) negative thoughts get eliminated
(b) concentration of mind increases
(c) conscience becomes pure (d) all of the above
Ans. (d) all of the above
96. The philosophy of Vivekanand is related to...
(a) Advaita (b) Dvaita
(c) Nirgun (d) Sagun
Ans. (a) Advaita
97.. . . describes the true nature of man as soul-force or atman.
(a) Swami Vivekanand (b) Sri Aurobindo
(c) Swami Shivananda (d) Swami Brahmanand
Ans. (a) Swami Vivekanand
98. According to Swami Vivekananda,
(a) Attachment
self-abnegation means
(b) Self determination
(c) Non-attachment (d) Non-existence
Ans. (c) Non-attachment
99. According to Swami Vivekananda, Raja Yoga
(a) Mental concentration means...
(b) Physical concentration
(c) Chitta Vriti Nirodha (d) None of the above
Ans. (c) Chitta Vriti Nirodha
100. Who is known as The Father of the Indian
Medicine"?
(a) Maharishi Shusrut
(c) Acharya Charak () Maharishi Patanjali
(d) Maharishi Panini
Ans. (c) Acharya Charak
101. According to Yoga
Sadhaka gets the stage of
philosophy the Kaivalya is attained when
. ..
Samadhi.
(a) Sabija (b) Abija
(c) Nirbija (d) None of the above
Ans. (c) Nirbija
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102. ****aenereI s the founder of Nyaya Shastra.
(a) Maharishi Gautam (b) Mahaishi Patanjali
(c) Maharishi Ved Vyas (d) None of the above
Ans. (a) Maharishi Gautam
103. In yoga philosophy,
stages of .
Samprajanata and Asamprajnata are the
(a) Asana
(c) Samadhi
(6) Dhyana
Ans. (c) Samadhi
(d) All of the above
104. is
(a) Kapila regarded as the founder of Samkhya system.
(c) Jaimini (6) Patanjal
Ans. (a) Kapila (d) None of the above
105. The view of
Karma-Jnana Samuchaya is advocated by
(a) Patanjali (b) Ved Vyas
(c) Ramajuja (d) All of the above
Ans. (c) Ramanuja
106. In which text Prakriti is
called as 'Aditi?
(a) Rigveda (b) Yajurveda
(c) Samaveda (d) Atharvaveda
Ans. (a) Rigveda
107. Ekagra and Niruddha are the
mind almost ceases to be affected .... . . . at which, the
the by pains and miseries of mortal
existence.
(a) Physical Levels (b) Mental Levels
(c) (a) and (b) both (d) None of the above
Ans. (b) Mental Levels
108. Yoga has played a positive role in human
life.
discovered the treatment of many physical and mentalHumans have
scientific progress, but preventive measures are not diseases by
available
(a) Due to insufficient research
(b) Due to the loss of interest in research
(c) Due to changing lifestyle
(d) None of the above
Ans. (c) Due to changing lifestyle
109. Only *******n*... is Vipak.
(a) Yatkarma () Karma Parinam
(c) (a) and (b) both (d) None of the above
Ans. (b) Karma Parinam
110. Which of the following is called the part of Sanyam?
(a) Moksha (b) Dhyana
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(c) Tark
Ans. (b) Dhyana ... opposed to Swami Vivekananda's mind,
111.
(b) Raja Yoga
(a) Karma Yoga
(d) Jnana Yoga
(c) Bhakti Yoga
Ans. (b) Raja Yoga
112. What is Brahmasutra?(b) Trayi Prasthan
(a) Smriti Prasthan
None of the above
(d)
(c) Nyaya Prasthan
Prasthan
Ans.
In Nyaya
113. (c) Gheranda Sanhita' which type of the Dhyana is not

mentioned?
(b) Pindastha
(a) Jyotira
(d) Sukshama
(c) Sthula
Ans. (b) Pindastha
114. To percept 'Anitya as Nitya' is called as ...
(a) Kaleshas (b) Chitta Vikshepa
(c) Avidya (d) Vidya
Ans. (c) Avidya
115. Which of the following Kumbhaka is not described in book
Gheranda Samhita?
(a) Sahita (b) Shitli
(c) Suryabhedi (d) Shitkari
Ans. (d) Shitkari
116. When Prana starts flowing through the wrong path, then men-
tal and physical disorders arise due to the creation of ..in its
flow
(a) Pratirodh (b) Gati
(c) Teevrata (d) Urja
Ans. (a) Pratirodh
117. What is the Bija Mantra of
(a) Ham
Manipura Chakra?
(b) Ram
(c) Yam (d) Tan
Ans. (b) Ram
118. To percept a
thing in the influence of any otherfamous thing
ofscene is known as.
(a) Upamana (b) Yathartha
(c)Agam (d) Niruddh
Ans. (a) Upamana
119. What does the
(a) To practice of Yoga
Vipsyana' means?
(c) (a) and (b) both (b) To percept the real nature of jects

Ans. (d) None of the above

(b) to percept the real nature of
objects
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is Bija Mantra of Muladhara Chakra?
120. . ...

(a) Ham (b) Yam

(c) Lam (d) None of the above
Ans. (c) Lam
121. Sabda Pramana is also known as
(a) Pratyaksha Pramana
(b)Agama Pramana
(c) Anumana Pramana
(d) All of the abovee
Ans. (b) Agama Pramana
122. Maharishi Raman believes that controlling mind without con-
trolling prana is . .
(a) Possible (b) Impossible
(c) Difficult (d) Easy
Ans. (b) Impossible
123. Who among the following said that one should practice to
stabilize the mind?
(a) Gherand Samhita (b) Charandas
(c) Manu Smriti (d) Narada Samhita
Ans. (b) Charandass
124. Which yogi has talked about conquering stress without
substance abuse through meditation?
(a) Shri Ram Sharma Achaya
(6) Maharishi Mahesh Yogi
(c) Swami Vivekananda
(d) Swami Dayanand
Ans. (b) Maharishi Mahesh Yogi
125. According to Sri Aurobindo, the triune principle of
Sachchidananda is
(a) Matter, Life, Mind
(b) Psyche, Mind, Supermind
(c) Existence, Consciousness, Biss
(d) None of the above
Ans. (c) Existence, Consciousness, Bliss
126. On which yoga did Arvind emphasized for the development of
mind and body?
(a) Raja Yoga (b) Karma Yoga
(c) Akikrata Yoga (d) None of these
Ans. (c) Akikrata Yoga
127. What is the name of the initiation of Yoga that Shri
Shyamacharan Lahiri took from his Guru?
(a) Karma Yoga (b) Jnana Yoga
(c) meditation (d) kriya yoga
Ans. (d) Kriya Yoga
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institution 'Yogshala' in Mysore
established a yoga
128. Who had aware of the benefits of yoga?
make the society
to promote yoga and
(a) Sri T. Krishnamacharya
Paramhansa
(b) Sri Ramakrishna
Lahiri
(c) Sri Shyamacharan
(d) Sri Aurobindo
Ans. (a) Sri T. Krishnamacharya International Institute of Yoga
Himalayan
129. Who founded the
Science and Philosophy.
(a) Swami Sivananda
(b) Swami Ram
(c) Swami Dayanand
(d) Maharishi Mahesh Yogi
Ans. (b) Swami Ram
130. Who has the concept of Pragya Yoga Asana?
(a) Maharishi Mahesh Yogi
(b) Swami Vivekananda
(c) Swami Ram
(d) Shriram Sharma Acharya
Ans. (d) Shriram Sharma Acharya in
Some of the prominent scholars who contributed to yoga
131.
the contemporary period include
Lahiri
(a) Shree Shyamacharan
Saraswati
(b) Swami Shivanand
(c) Maharishi Mahesh Yogi
(d) All of the above
Ans. (d) All of the above