YOGA
Paper – II
Note : This paper contains fifty (50) objective type questions of two (2) marks each. All questions are compulsory.
1. Which is the Sanskrit root (verb form) for the etymological derivation of the word “Yoga” ?
(1) Yug
(2) Yuge
(3) Yuj
(4) Yuje
2. Who was the Yoga Guru of Swami Kuvalayananda ?
(1) Pattābhi Jois
(2) T. Krishnamācharya
(3) Mādhav Dās
(4) Yogendra
3. Which of the following practice leads to immortality, according to Ishavasyopanishad ?
(1) Vairāgya
(2) Viveka
(3) Vidyā
(4) Vishaya
4. Definition of Yoga according to Kathōpanishad is
(1) Control on mind
(2) Control on sense organs, mind and intellect
(3) Control on sense organs and intellect
(4) Control on body and mind
5. Which Upanishad described the ‘Shāndilya Vidyā’ ?
(1) Kathopanishad
(2) Brihadaranyakopanishad
(3) Aitareyopanishad
(4) Chhandogyopanishad
6. What is the remedy (upāya) for abolition of sufferings according to Patanjali ?
(1) Samādhi
(2) Dhyāna
(3) Kriya-yoga
(4) Viveka-khyāti
7. How many Asanas are described in Siddha Siddhānta Paddhati ?
(1) 4
(2) 3
(3) 8
(4) 15
8. The types of Mahā-yoga according to Hatha Ratnāvali
(1) 6
(2) 4
(3) 8
(4) 3
9. In which of the following text ‘Bhujangikaran’ Prānāyāma is described ?
(1) Yoga Vāshishtha
(2) Shiva Samhita
(3) Hatha Ratnāvali
(4) Siddha Siddhānta Paddhati
10. Which of the following Chakras are mentioned in Siddha Siddhānta Paddhati ?
I. Surya Chakra
II. Tālu Chakra
III. Ākāsh Chakra
IV. Sahasrār Chakra
Use the codes given below for correct answer :
Codes :
(1) III & IV
(2) II & III
(3) III & I
(4) I & IV
11. The largest gland in human body is
(1) Pancreas
(2) Liver
(3) Parotid gland
(4) Adrenal gland
12. “Pernicious Anaemia” occurs due to deficiency of vitamin –
(1) Niacin
(2) Cyanocobalamin
(3) Riboflavin
(4) Thiamine
13. “Samadoshah Samagnishch Samadhātu Malakriyah” are the characteristic features of ‘Swastha’ according to which Achārya of Ayurveda ?
(1) Achārya Charaka
(2) Achārya Sushruta
(3) Achārya Kashyapa
(4) Achārya Vāgbhata
14. Which type of personality is described by Kretschmer ?
(1) Mesomorphy
(2) Ectomorphy
(3) Pyknic
(4) Endomorphy
15. What is the main therapeutic benefit of Kapālabhati practice ?
(1) to remove kapha disorders
(2) to remove pitta disorders
(3) to remove vāta disorders
(4) to remove vāta-pitta disorders
16. What is the recommended time period for the practice of Kumbhaka (Pranayama) according to Hatha Pradeepika ?
(1) Before sunrise
(2) After sunset
(3) Morning and evening both time
(4) Morning, midday, evening, midnight
17. The Yoga class usually begin with a
(1) A Prayer
(2) Suryanamaskār
(3) Yogic Sūkshma Vyāyāma
(4) Yogāsana
18. The well known Āchāryatrayās of Vedānta are ________.
I. Shankara
II. Nārada
III. Rāmānuja
IV. Madhva
Use the codes given below for the correct answer.
Codes :
(1) I, II & III
(2) I, III & IV
(3) II, III & IV
(4) I, II & IV
19. The pillars to attain moksha (liberation), according to Yoga Vashishtha are
I. Santosha
II. Vichāra
III. Vairāgya
IV. Viveka
Use the codes given below for correct answer :
Codes :
(1) I and II are correct.
(2) II and III are correct.
(3) III & IV are correct.
(4) I and IV are correct.
20. The following are included under Chittabhumi :
I. Moodha
II. Vikalpa
III. Vikshipta
IV. Niruddha
Use the codes given below for correct answer :
Codes :
(1) I, III, IV are correct.
(2) I, II, III are correct
(3) II, III, IV are correct.
(4) I, II, IV are correct
21. Which of the following are the types of Prānāyāma, according to Pātānjala Yoga Sutra ?
I. Stambhavritti Prānāyāma
II. Sahita Prānāyāma
III. Bāhyābhyantara Vishayākshepi Prānāyāna
IV. Kevali Prānāyāma
Use the codes given below for correct answer :
Codes :
(1) I and II are correct.
(2) II and III are correct.
(3) I and III are correct.
(4) II and IV are correct.
22. The purpose of the practice of Kriyā-yoga according to Patanjali are ________.
I. Vivekakhyāti
II. Samādhi-bhāva
III. Kaivalya-prāpti
IV. Klesha-tanūkarana
Find the correct combination according to the code :
Codes :
(1) I, II and III are correct.
(2) II, III and IV are correct.
(3) II and IV are correct.
(4) I and III are correct.
23. The following are the components of Freud model of personality :
I. Self
II. Ego
III. Superego
IV. Id
Find the correct combination according to the codes :
Codes :
(1) I, II and III are correct.
(2) IV, II and III are correct.
(3) IV, I and II are correct.
(4) I, III and IV are correct.
24. According to Hatha Pradeepika which of the following are included under Pathya āhāra ?
I. Shunthi
II. Yavaka
III. Patola
IV. Masha
Use the codes given below for correct answer :
Codes :
(1) I and II are correct.
(2) III and IV are correct.
(3) I and III are correct.
(4) II and III are correct.
25. Which of the following are two main parts of central nervous system ?
I. Spinal cord
II. Brain
III. Sympathetic Nervous system
IV. Parasympathetic Nervous System
Codes :
(1) I and II are correct
(2) III and IV are correct
(3) II and III are correct
(4) II and IV are correct
26. Risk factors of Hypertension are
I. Obesity
II. Stress
III. Walking
IV. Smoking
Find the correct answer according to the codes given below :
Codes :
(1) I, II and III are correct.
(2) II, III and IV are correct.
(3) III and IV are correct.
(4) I, II and IV are correct.
27. The most important Yoga practices for the management of sinusitis are
I. Neti Kriya
II. Kapāla bhāti
III. Ardha Chakrāsana
IV. Mayurāsana
Find the correct combination according to the codes given below :
Codes :
(1) I, II and III are correct
(2) I, III & IV are correct
(3) I, II & IV are correct
(4) IV, III & II are correct
28. The following are major stress hormones :
I. Prolactin
II. Cortisol
III. Epinephrine
IV. Glucagon
Use the codes given below for correct answer.
Codes :
(1) I & II are correct.
(2) III & IV are correct.
(3) II & III are correct.
(4) II & IV are correct.
29. Which are the characteristics of Hatha siddhi according to Hatha Pradeepika ?
I. Clarity in eyes
II. Slimness in body
III. Happiness on face
IV. Increase in memory
Use the codes given below for correct answer.
Codes :
(1) I, II & III are correct.
(2) II, III & IV are correct.
(3) I, III & IV are correct.
(4) I, II, III & IV are correct.
30. The benefits of Suryabhedan Prānāyāma according to Hatha Pardeepika are –
I. Purifies the frontal sinus
II. Destroyes Worm
III. Balances the Vayus
IV. Removes hunger and thirst
Use the codes given below for correct answer.
Codes :
(1) I & II are correct.
(2) II & III are correct.
(3) III & IV are correct.
(4) IV & I are correct.
31. Backward bending of Vertebral column occurs during the practice of which asanas ?
I. Bhujangasana
II. Vajrasana
III. Pashchimottanasana
IV. Dhanurasana
Use the codes given below for correct answer.
Codes :
(1) I and II are correct.
(2) II and IV are correct.
(3) I and IV are correct.
(4) II and III are correct.
32. The following are the non-verbal communication skills :
I. Maintaining eye contact
II. Body postures
III. Facial expressions
IV. Lecture cum demonstration
Find the correct combination according to the codes :
Codes :
(1) I, II and III are correct.
(2) I and IV are correct.
(3) II, III and IV are correct.
(4) III, IV and I are correct.
33. Given below are two statements, labelled as Assertion (A), and a Reason (R). Indicate your answer from the alternatives below :
Assertion (A) : Prasthānatrayee shows the path to attain “Moksha” (liberation).
Reason (R) : Upanishads, Brahmasutras and Bhagwadgeeta are the three authoritative primary sources of knowledge of Vedānta Darshana.
In the context of above two statements, which one of the following is correct ?
(1) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(2) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(3) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(4) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
34. Given below are two statements, labelled as Assertion (A), and a Reason (R). Indicate your answer from the alternatives below :
Assertion (A) : Health of human beings is multidimensional.
Reason (R) : Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well being and not merely an absence of disease or infirmity.
In the context of above two statements, which one of the following is correct ?
(1) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(2) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(3) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(4) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
35. Given below are two statements, labelled as Assertion (A), and a Reason (R). Indicate your answer from the alternatives below :
Assertion (A) : Pashchimōttānāsana is contraindicated in sciatica.
Reason (R) : Pashchimōttānāsana is a type of forward bending asana. All types of forward bending asanas should be contraindicated in sciatica.
In the context of above two statements, which one of the following is correct ?
(1) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(2) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(3) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(4) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
36. Given below are two statements, labelled as Assertion (A), and a Reason (R). Indicate your answer from the alternatives below :
Assertion (A) : Practice of Shavāsana and Dhyāna improves the memory of a person.
Reason (R) : Memory is the process of encoding, storage and retrieval of information.
Relaxation practices of Yoga improve these functions of brain to increase the memory.
In the context of above two statements, which one of the following is correct ?
(1) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(2) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(3) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(4) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
37. Arrange the following sub-divisions of the Vedas in order in which they appeared. Use the code given below :
I. Upanishads
II. Āranyakās
III. Brāhmanas
IV. Samhitas
Codes :
(1) I, II, III, IV
(2) II, IV, III, I
(3) III, I, II, IV
(4) IV, III, II, I
38. Arrange the following elements in sequential order according to Bhagwad Geeta :
I. Anger
II. Involvement in sense objects
III. Attachment
IV. Desire
Use the codes for the correct answer :
Codes :
(1) I, III, IV, II
(2) III, II, I, IV
(3) II, III, IV, I
(4) IV, II, III, I
39. Arrange the following elements in sequential order from their origin :
I. Prithivi
II. Vayu
III. Akash
IV. Jala
V. Agni
Use the codes for the correct answer :
Codes :
(1) II, IV, I, III, V
(2) III, II, V, IV, I
(3) IV, III, V, II, I
(4) V, III, I, IV, II
40. Arrange the following parts of Respiratory system in a sequential order. Use the code given below :
I. Bronchioles
II. Trachea
III. Bronchi
IV. Alveoli
Codes :
(1) III, I, II, IV
(2) II, I, III, IV
(3) IV, III, I, II
(4) II, III, I, IV
41. Arrange the Pancha Kosha in sequential order, from gross to subtle. Use the codes given below :
I. Manomaya Kosha
II. Prānamaya Kosha
III. Ānandamaya Kosha
IV. Annamaya Kosha
V. Vigyānamaya Kosha
Codes :
(1) II, IV, I, III, V
(2) II, IV, III, I, V
(3) IV, II, I, III, V
(4) IV, II, I, V, III
42. Match List – I with List – II and select the correct option by choosing from codes given below :
43. Match List – I with List – II and select the correct option by choosing from codes given below :
44. Match the List – I with List – II and select the correct option using codes given below :
45. Match the List – I with List – II and select the correct option using codes given below :
Read the following paragraph carefully and answer the five questions : (Question No. 46 to 50)
“Shatkarmas” include six groups of purification practices. They remove the toxins from body channels to improve the flow of Prana in different body parts. Shatkarmas create harmony between two major pranic flows, Ida and Pingala, to attain physical and mental purification and balance. These practices are advised before āsana, prānāyāma and other higher Yoga practices for successful progression of spiritual journey. The six main groups of Shatkarmas are Dhauti, Basti, Neti, Trātaka, Nauli and Kapālabhāti. These techniques should be taught by an experienced and qualified persons, not only theoretically but practically too. Dhauti kriyas are mainly meant for cleansing of upper part of gastro intestinal tract. ‘Dhauti’ is useful for patients of Hyper acidity, Flatulence and Bronchial Asthama. Basti is the process of cleansing the rectum and large intestine. It is useful for patients of constipation. Neti is the process of cleansing of nasal passages. Two major types of it are Jala Neti and Sutra Neti. Neti is beneficial in case of sinusities, Allergic Rhinitis and Migraine. Trātaka is the process of intense gazing at one point or object without blinking the eyes. It helps to improve eye-sight, concentration and memory power. Nauli Kriya is the process of massaging and strengthening of abdominal organs, by clockwise and anticlockwise rolling of Ractii muscles. Nauli improves appetite and digestion and removes constipation. Kapālbhāti is a cleansing technique intend to purify the frontal part of brain. It helps to destroy the imbalance of kapha dosha and facilitate to practice Prānāyāma.
46. Shatkarma procedure for cleansing of nasal passages is –
(1) Dhauti
(2) Neti
(3) Basti
(4) Nauli
47. Shatkarmas are advised to practice
(1) Before Asana only
(2) Before Asana and Pranayama
(3) Before Pranayama only
(4) After Asana and Pranayama
48. Shatkarmas beneficial for the patients suffering from constipation are
(1) Basti and Neti
(2) Nauli and Neti
(3) Basti and Nauli
(4) Nauli and Kapālabhāti
49. The two major types of Neti Kriya are
(1) Jala Neti and Ghrita Neti
(2) Sutra Neti and Dugdha Neti
(3) Jala Neti and Sutra Neti
(4) Sutra Neti and Madhu Neti
50. The intense gazing at one point or object without blinking of eyes is called :
(1) Dhauti
(2) Neti
(3) Kapālabhāti
(4) Trātaka
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