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Yoga Quiz: Questions & Answers

The document contains 30 multiple choice questions about various aspects of yoga such as important dates related to International Day of Yoga, types of yoga poses (asanas) and their benefits, breathing techniques (pranayama), and contraindications for certain asanas. It tests the reader's knowledge on topics like history of yoga, meanings of yoga terminology, systems of yoga, and health benefits of practicing yoga.

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Yoga Quiz: Questions & Answers

The document contains 30 multiple choice questions about various aspects of yoga such as important dates related to International Day of Yoga, types of yoga poses (asanas) and their benefits, breathing techniques (pranayama), and contraindications for certain asanas. It tests the reader's knowledge on topics like history of yoga, meanings of yoga terminology, systems of yoga, and health benefits of practicing yoga.

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1. The International Day Of Yoga was first celebrated in which year?

 2014
 2015
 2017
 2018

2. Which of these phrases best describes Yoga?

 A spiritual discipline
 A form of exercise
 A competitive sport

3. Which of these is a benefit of yoga?

 Increased flexibility
 Fitness
 Relaxation
 All of the above

4. Which yogasana is also known as the ‘mountain pose’?

 Padmasana
 Tadasana
 Simhasana
 Balasana

5. Anantasana is which type of asana?

 Sitting
 Balancing
 Standing
 Reclining

6. Kukkutasana is which type of asana?

 Sitting
 Balancing
 Reclining
 Standing

7. Which amongst these is a sitting asana?

 Simhasana
 Tadasana
 Trikonasana
 Garudasana
8. Which of these is a Yoga headstand?

 Salamba Shirshasana
 Durvasasana
 Hanumanasana
 Kurmasana

9. In yoga, the handstand is also called?

 Adho Mukha Shvanasana


 Adho Mukha Vrikshasana
 Bhujangasana
 Garbha Pindasana

10. What is the meaning of prana?

 Vital life force


 Air
 Oxygen
 All of the above

11. Which of these is a side split?

 Shavasana
 Samakonasana
 Natarajasana
 Hanumanasana

12. Which of these is a hand-balancing asana?

 Pashasana
 Dandasana
 Mayurasana
 Shavasana

13. Which of these is called the ‘scorpion pose’?

 Vrikshasana
 Balasana
 Anantasana
 Vrischikasana

14. Which asana is also known as the ‘wind-relieving pose’?

 Bhujangasana
 Pavanamuktasana
 Padangustasana
 Poorna Salabhasana

15. The word bhujang in bhujangasana refers to?

 Cobra
 Scorpion
 Peacock

16. Which of these is also known as the crocodile pose?

 Shavasana
 Padmasana
 Malasana
 Makarasana

17. Vrikshasana helps improve?

 Balancing
 Breathing

18. How many steps are performed in Surya Namaskara?

 7
 12
 10
 24

19. The idea of an International Day of Yoga was first proposed by?

 PM Narendra Modi
 UP CM Yogi Adityanath

20. What does the word ‘Yoga’ mean?

 Relaxation
 Mindfulness
 Join/Unite

21. Which of these asanas give a good stretch to the spinal column?

 Halasana
 Ashtanga Namaskara
 Bhujangasana
 Bidalasana

22. What is the technique of controlling breath called?

 Asana
 Pranayama
 Mudra
 Surya Namaskar

23. The word ‘yoga’ is derived from which language?

 Hindi
 Sanskrit
 None of the above

24. Sukhasana is performed in which position?

 Sitting
 Standing
 Reclining

25. What was the theme of International Day of Yoga 2021?

 Yoga for people


 Yoga for all
 Yoga for well-being
 None of the above

26. What was the theme of International Day of Yoga 2020?

 Yoga at Home and Yoga with Family


 Yoga for Heart
 Yoga for well-being
 Yoga for all

27. Halasana activates ____ gland

 Pituitary
 Adrenal
 Pineal
 Thyroid

28. What is the benefit of Agnisara?

 Strengthens abdominal muscles


 Strengthens arm muscles
 Strengthens back muscles

29. Which of these is a benefit of Bhramari Pranayama?

 Helps lowers blood pressure


 Improves concentration and memory
 Helps calm the mind
 All of the above

30. Surya Namaskara should not be practiced in case of

 High blood pressure


 Low blood pressure

Answers

1. 2015
2. A spiritual discipline
3. All of the above
4. Tadasana
5. Reclining
6. Balancing
7. Simhasana
8. Salamba Shirshasana
9. Adho Mukha Vrikshasana
10. Vital life force
11. Samakonasana
12. Mayurasana
13. Vrischikasana
14. Pavanamuktasana
15. Cobra
16. Makarasana
17. Balancing
18. 12
19. PM Narendra Modi
20. Join/Unite
21. Halasana
22. Pranayama
23. Sanskrit
24. Sitting
25. Yoga for well-being
26. Yoga at Home and Yoga with Family
27. Thyroid
28. Strengthens abdominal muscles
29. All of the above
30. High blood pressure

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