ICSE Class 10 Question Paper 2026 Yoga

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Yoga
Question Paper 2026

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YOGA

Maximum Marks: 100

Time allowed: Two hours

1. Answers to this Paper must be written on the paper provided separately.

2. You will not be allowed to write during the first 15 minutes.

3. This time is to be spent in reading the question paper.

4. The time given at the head of this Paper is the time allowed for writing the answers.

5. Attempt all questions from Section A and any six questions from Section B.

6. The intended marks for questions or parts of questions are given in brackets[ ].

Instruction for the Supervising Examiner

Kindly read aloud the Instructions given above to all the candidates present in the
Examination Hall.

This paper consists of 12 printed pages.
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SECTION A (40 Marks)
(Attempt all questions from this Section.)

Question 1
Choose the correct answers to the questions from the given options. [20]
(Do not copy the questions, write the correct answers only.)

(i) The white portion on the front of the eye is __________.

(a) the choroid layer

(b) the sclerotic layer

(c) the retinal layer

(d) conjunctiva

(ii) Ultrafiltration occurs in __________.

(a) Bowman’s capsule

(b) Proximal convoluted tubule

(c) Henle’s loop

(d) Distal convoluted tubule

(iii) Statement I: Gout is a condition in which uric acid crystals get deposited at
the joints.

Statement II: Uric acid is relatively less soluble in water.

(a) Both statements I and II are correct.

(b) Both statements I and II are incorrect.

(c) Statement I is correct, but statement II is incorrect.

(d) Statement I is incorrect, but statement II is correct.

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(iv) Glucagon is secreted from:

(a) Beta cells

(b) Alpha cells

(c) Delta cells

(d) Gamma cells

(v) What is the chief nitrogenous waste in mammals?

(a) Amino acid

(b) Ammonia

(c) Uric acid

(d) Urea

(vi) Identify the yogic kriya shown in the image below which is practised for
strengthening of the eye muscles.

(a) Tratak

(b) Danta dhauti

(c) Karnarandhradhauti

(d) Jivha mulashodhanam

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(vii) The double-walled protective covering around the heart is called:

(a) Pleura

(b) Pericardium

(c) Diaphragm

(d) Meningitis

(viii) The main benefit of the asana as shown in the picture is that it strengthens the:

(a) arms and legs

(b) spine

(c) core muscles

(d) pelvic region

(ix) Rajesh sits to study for his exams, but is unable to focus because his mind
constantly jumps from one thought to another. The chitta bhumi he is experiencing
is:
(a) Kshipta chitta

(b) Mudha chitta

(c) Vikshipta chitta

(d) Ekagra chitta

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(x) The process where cells which protect the body from diseases by engulfing
bacteria is called __________.

(a) inflammation

(b) erythrocytes

(c) phagocytosis

(d) thrombocytes

(xi) The therapeutic benefit of the asana shown in the picture below is:

(a) It lowers the blood pressure.

(b) It is good for the lungs.

(c) It is good for the liver and pancreas.

(d) It is good for the heart.

(xii) The terms Viparyaya, Vikalpa, Smriti belong to a category listed in Rishi
Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras. Another term belonging to the same category is:

(a) Avidya

(b) Pramana

(c) Abhyasa

(d) Vairagya

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(xiii) Which of the following is NOT a virtue described in the Patanjali Yoga Sutras?

(a) Karuna

(b) Upeksha

(c) Raga

(d) Maitri

(xiv) The sage of ancient India who broke the guru-shishya parampara (tradition) was:

(a) Muni Ved Vyasa

(b) Rishi Yajnavalkya

(c) Raman Maharishi

(d) Swami Vivekananda

(xv) The concept of accelerated evolution was introduced by:

(a) Sage Ramana Maharshi

(b) Swami Vivekananda

(c) Sage Yajnavalkya

(d) Sri Aurobindo

(xvi) Anjali takes 10 deep full breaths, slowing down her exhalation when she is upset.
Which limb of yoga is she resorting to in order to calm herself down?

(a) Dharana

(b) Dhyana

(c) Pranayama

(d) Samadhi

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(xvii) The founder of Purva Mimamsa Philosophy was:

(a) Sage Vyasa

(b) Sage Kapila

(c) Sage Mahavira

(d) Sage Jaimini

(xviii) The pulmonary artery arises from the:

(a) right atrium

(b) left atrium

(c) right ventricle

(d) left ventricle

(xix) The Saint who was blessed by a pair of Khartals by Lord Krishna was:

(a) Sri Ramana Maharshi

(b) Sant Narsi Mehta

(c) Swami Vivekananda

(d) Sri Aurobindo

(xx) The concept of being in the present moment was given by:

(a) Eckhart Tolle

(b) Narsi Mehta

(c) Maharshi Patanjali

(d) Ramana Maharshi

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Question 2
(i) State whether the following are True or False: [5]
(a) Addison’s disease is caused by the hypersecretion of the adrenal gland.
(b) Antibodies are produced by thrombocytes.
(c) Cataract is an eye defect in which the lens turns opaque.
(d) Dialysis machine is used for kidney problems.
(e) The adrenal cortex secretes adrenaline.
(ii) Match the columns: [5]

(a) Contains pocket shaped valves 1. Medulla
(b) Made up of conical pyramids 2. Artery
(c) Thick muscular walls 3. Pinna
(d) Outer ear 4. Cochlea
(e) Inner ear 5. Vein

(iii) Select the odd one out: [5]
(a) Sarvangasana, Shirshasana, Janushirshasana, Halasana.
(b) Alpha cells, Pituitary, Beta cells, Pancreas.
(c) Paschimotanasana, Uttanasana, Janushirshasana, Upavishthakonasana.
(d) Tympanum, Stapes, Incus, Malleus.
(e) Cyton, Axon, Photon, Dendron.

(iv) Name the following: [5]
(a) Rohini often lies. Which Yama is she not following?
(b) The deficiency of this hormone in childhood results in Dwarfism.
(c) The outermost layer of meninges.
(d) Another name for the mitral valve.
(e) Vibha is a God-fearing person. Which Niyama does she follow?

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SECTION B (60 Marks)
(Answer any six questions from this Section.)

Question 3

(i) Identify the saint shown in the above picture and name a book written by him. [2]

(ii) What inspiration do you draw from the life of the saint shown in the above [2]
picture?

(iii) Briefly write on any three teachings of Sri Aurobindo. [3]

(iv) Name and describe the English newspaper edited by Sri Aurobindo. [3]

Question 4

(i) Sant Narsi Mehta was an ardent devotee of which Lord? Name his favourite [2]
bhajan which was also liked by Mahatma Gandhi.

(ii) Write any two miracles in the life of Sant Narsi Mehta. [2]

(iii) Write a short note on any three works of Sage Yajnavalkya. [3]

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(iv) Name the Guru of Sage Yajnavalkya who was displeased with his behaviour. [3]
Briefly describe Sage Yajnavalkya’s relationship with:

(a) King Supriya

(b) King Janaka

Question 5
(i) “The shock of the fear of death drove my mind inward. Instinctively, I held my [2]
breath and began to enquire into my own nature”.
These are the words of a great sage of India. Name him and state where his
ashram is located.

(ii) What is the most important message conveyed to humanity by the sage [2]
mentioned by you in (i) above?

(iii) Briefly describe the book “Five Hymns to Arunachala”. [3]

(iv) Name the sage whose birthday is celebrated as Guru Purnima. What were the [3]
names of his parents?

Question 6
(i) Name any four ways to still the Chitta Vrittis which help you to achieve Chitta [2]
Vritti Nirodha.

(ii) What is the Vibhuti attained when the object of Samyama is: [2]

(a) The Pole Star

(b) The pit of the throat

(iii) Darshan is always thinking of what he lacks in his life and so, feels unhappy. [3]
Which Yama / Niyama is he violating? When do you also violate it?

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(iv) Kavita perceives that her mother is angry at her because she sees her frowning. [3]
But the truth is that her mother is frowning because she is anxious about an
upcoming meeting at her workplace. Name the obstacle from Sutra 1.30 that
Kavita is suffering from. Describe a time you suffered from this obstacle.

Question 7
(i) Explain any one of the following terms in short: [2]

(a) Kriya Yoga

(b) Pratipaksha Bhavanam

(ii) Name the limb of Ashtanga Yoga as shown in the picture given below and write [2]
a brief note on it.

(iii) Explain the term Kleshas. [3]

(iv) Which Klesha has affected you and why? [3]

Question 8

(i) Which of the virtues listed in Yoga sutra 1.33 do you find the most difficult to [2]
follow? Why?

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(ii) Explain the term ‘Upekshanam’. Which Yoga Sutra is it a part of? [2]

(iii) Explain the term Samyama. Describe each of its constituent. [3]

(iv) Name the three types of Karmas as given in Kaivalya Pada and explain each of [3]
them.

Question 9
(i) Explain Advaita. [2]

(ii) Describe the term, Maya. [2]

(iii) Write three points of comparison between Buddhism and Jainism. [3]

(iv) Write any three tenets of Uttara Mimamsa. [3]

Question 10
(i) Explain ‘Addiction to thought’ according to Eckhart Tolle’s philosophy. [2]

(ii) How have you experienced the damage that ‘Addiction to thought’ has caused in [2]
your life? Explain with an example.

(iii) Write any three tenets of Purva Mimamsa school of philosophy. [3]

(iv) Draw a comparison between Samkhya and Yoga Philosophy with at least three [3]
relevant points.

Question 11
Write the following Patanjali Yoga Sutras in Sanskrit and provide a word-to-
word explanation of each. Write a sentence in English summing up the meanings
of each of these sutras:
[5]
(a) Patanjali Yoga Sutra 1:2
[5]
(b) Patanjali Yoga Sutra 1:14

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