1.

Who had introduced yoga first time to the western world in a religion conference
Chicago, America? *
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A. Swami Vivekananda
B. Narendra Modi
C. Maharshi Patanjali
D. Baba Ramadev
2. Who is known as Father of Yoga? *
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Patanjali
Shiva
Brahma
Tirumalai Krishnamacharya
3. Which Veda mentions about the elements of yoga? *
1 point
Athar Veda
Rig veda
Sam Veda
Yajur Veda
4. What was the theme of 5th International Day of Yoga 2019? *
1 point
Connect the Youth
Yoga for mind
Yoga for Peace
Climate Action
5. Celebration of International Yoga in India is done by which ministry? *
1 point
Ministry of Ayush
Ministry of Civil Aviation
Ministry of Communication
Ministry of Human Resource and Development
6. Yoga has eight components, also known as the eight fold path of life — Niyama,
Asana, Pranayama,Dhyana, Samadhi are five of them. Which are the other
three? *
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Savichar, Santosa, Tapas
Asteya, Aparigraha, Brahmacharya
Ananda, Asmita, Aachaar
Yama, Dharana, Pratyahara
7. Surya Namaskar is considered to be a complete exercise for the body and has
often been cited as acombination of Asanas that helps in stretching almost all the
major muscles. How many different Asanasdoes Surya Namaskar comprise of? *
1 point
12
7
8
10
8.Who is credited with advancing the practice of yoga in the United States in the
1960s? *
1 point
Swami Satchidananda
Bikram Choudhury
Tirumalai Krishnamacharya
9. What are Granthi knots? *
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The first 3 composite chakras
The eye of Brahma
The knots of Nadi
10. Which of these, according to Yoga philosophy, is a state of consciousness of
neither wake nor sleep? *
1 point
Turiya
Atman
Pranee
11. In what state of what country was the founder of Bikram yoga born? *
1 point
West Bengal, India
Jharkhand, India
Andhra Pradesh, India
12. What would not be helpful to do when meditating? *
1 point
Think of problems
Picture a peaceful place
Concentrate on a color
13. Where is the fourth chakra located? *
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Heart
Brain
Spin
14. What are the Yamas? *
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Moral and ethical rules or goals
The holy scriptures of Hinduism
Occult or psychic power
15. What is the term used for ignorance? *
1 point
Maya
Samadhi
Daetin
16. The repetition of a holy mantra or phrase is known as what? *
1 point
Japa
Jeyn
Jati
17) A person who is unable to touch the ground in a standing forward bend: *
1 point
Has a fat belly
Needs a massage
Should see a chiropractor
Probably has tight hamstrings
18) Twisting poses are beneficial because they: *
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Energize the body
Wring out tension around the vertebrae
Help to decompress the spaces (discs) between the vertebrae+
Stimulate the digestive organs
All of the above
19) The philosophy of yoga teaches us to: *
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Set goals for self-improvement+
Believe in a higher power
Become a vegetarian and lose weight
Become a pacifist
None of these
20) Which is not a Pancha Bhuta? *
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Earth
Water
Sunlight
Air
21) Which Mudra destroys all diseases of the rectum and prevents premature
death? *
1 point
Brahmi Mudra
Shambhavi Mudra
Akashachari Mudra
Ashvini Mudra
22) The other name of Yogic Enema is? *
1 point
Nauli
Dhouti
Basti
Trataka
23) Which state of our consciousness corresponds to deep sleep? *
1 point
Jagrata
Svapna
Sushupti
Turiya
24) Raja Yoga is the yoga of controlling our: *
1 point
Sense Organs
Organs of Action
Mind
Our Emotions
25) The ratio between the Puraka, Kumbhaka and Rechaka is ---? *
1 point
1:02:04
2:04:01
1:04:02
2:04:02
26) How many types of Aahar are there according to Yogic diet? *
1 point
8
4
3
7
27) Which of these are the benefits of Yoga? *
1 point
Sound sleep
Smoking cessation help
Slowed aging process
All of the above
28) Which among these is not a symptom of Stress Health problem? *
1 point
Bad Dreams
Sweaty Palms
Anxiety
Suicide
29) Which of these is not an emotional symptom of stress? *
1 point
Lonliness
Irritation
Depression
Nightmare
30) Which of these is a physical symptom of stress? *
1 point
Increased consumption of alcohol
Serious Appearance
Sweaty Palms
Anxiety
31) Which asana is used for stress relief? *
1 point
Tadasana
Trikonasana
Naukasana
Balasana
32) Vagus nerve is responsible for- *
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Lowering blood Pressure
Stimulating digestive activity
None
Both (a) and (b)
33) The word “Yoga” comes for Sanskrit. What is the literal meaning of this word? *
1 point
Hindu system of philosophy & meditation
Inner peace & tranquility
Joining together
Controlled breathing
34) When first International Yoga Day is observed in India? *
1 point
21 June 2014
21 June 2015
21 June 2016
None
35) The appropriate amount of time to wait after a meal before beginning a yoga
practice is: *
1 point
30 minutes
60 minutes
90 minutes
120 minutes
36) Every Yoga teacher must start the practice session with *
1 point
Pranayama
Asana
Kriya
Silence
37) The purpose of Yoga as taught by the ancients is to attain: *
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Perfect health
Peace of mind
Stress relief
Enlightenment or Self-realization
38) Which one of the following is not the proved effect of Meditation? *
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Decreases Stress
Normalies Blood Pressure
Normalises Blood Sugar
Increases Cortisol
39) For small groups, the effective seating arrangement in teaching yoga is – *
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Semi circular
Circular
Row
Column
40) Based upon Yoga philosophy, which of these are the two entities that make up
the universe? *
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Prakrti & Purusa
Shiva & Dharma
Veda & Virne
41) Bikram yoga is a form of what type of yoga? *
1 point
Hot yoga
Forrest yoga
Hatha yoga
42) What are the three things you need for a session of Bikram yoga? *
1 point
Mat / Book / Music
Mat / Towel / Water
Mat / Incense / Coffee
43) Which of these is not the name of one of the seven chakras? *
1 point
Muladhara
Rudra
Ajna
44) Which type of yoga focuses primarily on exercise and physical techniques? *
1 point
Hatha yoga
Jnana yoga
Raja yoga
45) Which word refers to the duty of a person to maintain harmony in the world? *
1 point
Dharma
Vedas
Karma
46) What is not one principle taught in yoga? *
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Proper exercise
Relaxation
Strength
47) What does ‘namaste’ mean? *
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“Salutations to you”
“Have a good day”
“Thank you”
48) Which country does yoga originate from? *
1 point
Bangladesh
Thailand
India
49) What is chakra? *
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Energy center
Prayer point
Karma
50) What does ‘hatha’ mean? *
1 point
Sun and Moon
Fire and Water
Light and Dark