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CPET-2021
YOGA AND NATUROPATHY
SET-1
1. How many classic Asanas were enlisted in the initial texts?
a. 84
b. 108
c. 33
d. 195
2. Which of these is NOT one of the 8 limbs of Yoga?
a. Niyama
b. Samadhi
c. Pranayama
d. Samyama
3. What is the meaning of the word ‘Hatha’?
a. Earth and Wind
b. Fire and Water
c. Sun and Moon
d. Yin and Yang
4. The original language of Yoga is:
a. Hindi
b. Latin
c. Sanskrit
d. Greek
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5. There are four different types or states of consciousness. What is the super-
conscious state also known as?
a. Prana
b. Atman
c. Turiya
d. Brahman
6. Who is the writer of Yoga Sutra?
a. Lord Shiva
b. Maharshi Gheranda
c. Swami Swatmaram
d. Sage Patanjali
7. How many UN member countries celebrated International Day of Yoga?
a. 32
b.15
c. 84
d. 192
8. When first International Yoga Day is observed in India?
a. 21 June 2014
b. 21 June 2015
c. 21 June 2016
d. None of the above
9. 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 Ramdev
10. In 2019, which city host PM Narendra Modi’s International Yoga
Celebration?
a. New Delhi, Rajpath
b. Ranchi, Jharkhand
c. Dehradun, Uttarakhand
d. Allahabad, Up
11. What is the theme of 5th International Day of Yoga 2019?
a. Connect the Youth
b. Yoga for Mind
c. Yoga for Peace
d. Climate Action
12. How many records have been set by International Yoga Day celebrations at
Rajpath in New Delhi?
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
13. The word “Yoga” is derived from which Sanskrit word meaning?
a. Union
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b. Spirit
c. Posture
d. Correction
14. What is Chakra?
a. Prayer Point
b. Energy Centre
c. Karma
d. Buddha
15. Which country does Yoga originate from?
a. India
b. Thailand
c. Nepal
d. Bangladesh
16. What does ‘Namaste’mean?
a. Thank you
b. Have a good day
c. Salutations to you
d. Hello
17. Kundalini comes from the term “Kunda” which is a cavity for what
particular animal?
a. Snake
b. Bear
c. Eagle
d. None of the above
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18. Which word refers to the duty of a person to maintain harmony in the
world?
a. Dharma
b. Vedas
c. Karma
d. None of the above
19. What would NOT be helpful to do when meditating?
a. Concentrate on a colour
b. Picture a peaceful place
c. Think of problems
d. All of the above
20. Generally followed sequence of Asanas are:
a. Supine, Prone, Standing, Sitting
b. Prone, Supine, Sitting, Standing
c. Sitting, Standing, Supine, Prone
d. Standing, Sitting, Prone, Supine
21. The purpose of Yoga as taught by the ancients is to attain:
a. Perfect health
b. Peace of mind
c. Stress relief
d. Enlightenment or self-realization
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22. The appropriate amount of time to wait after a meal before beginning a
yoga practice is:
a. 30 minutes
b. 60 minutes
c. 90 minutes
d. 3 hours
23. Why is International Yoga Day celebrated only on 21 June?
a. June 21 is the day of summer Sanskriti
b. 21st June is the longest day in the entire calendar year
c. Both a and b
d. None of the above
24. How many types of Pranas are there?
a. 7
b. 4
c. 5
d. 2
25. What is the process of breathing control?
a. Pranayama
b. Exercise
c. Samadhi
d. Gyan
26. Which one is the Yoga Soul?
a. Pranayama
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b. Gyan
c. Devotion
d. None of the above
27. Which of the following statement is/are correct about Yoga?
a. Yoga is practiced since ancient India. It is a physical, mental and spiritual
practice
b. The ‘Yoga’ word is derived from Sanskrit
c. Yoga means to join or unite, represent the union of body and consciousness
or alertness
d. All the above are correct
28. Accdording to Bhagavad Gita, the definition of Yoga is……………………
a. YogahKarmasuKaushalam
b. Yogahkaushalamkarmasu
c. karmasuyogahKaushalam
d. Kaushlamkarmasuyogah
29. What are the causes of the functions of organs like eye, ear, nose, brain
etc.?
a. Samana
b. Udana
c. Apana
d. Prana
30. Asana means?
a. Body motion
b. Body position
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c. Body strength
d. None of these
31. The meaning of the Bhagvadgita is-
a. Songs of the holy places
b. Songs of the holy texts
c. Songs of the universe
d. Songs of the Lord
32. Who is related to Advaitavada?
a. Madhavacharya
b. Adi Shankaracharya
c. Ramanujacharya
d. Nimbakacharya
33. Which of the following helps in reducing the stress and anxiety?
a. Meditation
b. Om Chanting
c. Prayer
d. All of the above
34. Prayer helps in reducing-
a. Stress, Anxiety
b. High blood pressure
c. Negative emotions
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d. All the above
35. Which of the following is NOT a principle of Naturopathy?
a. Nature itself is healer
b. Cause of diseases is not germs
c. Cause and treatment of all diseases are same
d. Treatment is done of disease and not of body
36. Swami Dayanand preached about which of the following idea?
a. Brahmacharya
b. Reincarnation
c. Principle of Karma
d. All of the above
37. Which philosophy explains the theory of causation (Satkaryavada)?
a. Vedanta
b. Nyaya
c. Mimansa
d. Samkhya
38. Which of the following was NOT established by Swami Vivekananda?
a. Ramakrishna Mission
b. Vedanta Society
c. Ramakrishna Math
d. Arya Samaja
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39. Who compiled the Puranas?
a. Maharshi Veda vyasa
b. Maharshi Valmiki
c. Maharshi Narada
d. Maharshi Gautam
40. What is the normal temperature of human body?
a. 96.40 fr
b. 96.80 fr
c. 98.40 fr
d. 99.80 fr
41. Which is the functional unit of Kidney?
a. Neuron
b. Nephron
c. Alveoli
d. Medulla
42. Insulin hormone in pancreas is secreted by-
a. a-cells
b. b-cells
c. d-cells
d. t-cells
43. What is the length of the large intestine in the human body?
a. 1.0 metre
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b. 1.5 metre
c. 2.5 metre
d. 3.0 metre
44. Diabetes affects which organ of the human body?
a. Pancreas
b. Kidney
c. Eyes
d. All of the above
45. Which component of gastric juice in stomach kills the harmful germs?
a. HCL
b. Renin
c. Pepsinogen
d. Gelatinase
46. What best describes Yoga?
a. A spiritual discipline
b. An aerobic workout
c. A competitive sport
d. A diet
47. Which is a type of Yoga?
a. Pigeon Yoga
b. Spinning yoga
c. Barre Yoga
d. Hatha Yoga
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48. Bikram Yoga is Known as what type of yoga?
a. Restorative
b. Hot Yoga
c. Aerobic
d. Competitive
49. Which type of Yoga has western influence?
a. Jiu Jitsu
b. Power Yoga
c. Barre
d. Yin yoga
50. Which religion is strongly affected by Yoga?
a. Christianity
b. Veganism
c. Atheism
d. Buddhism
51. What is a Chakra?
a. Vayu
b. Channel
c. Energy point
d. A pose
52. Which of these is a common Mantra in the Yoga culture?
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a. “Om”
b. “Amen”
c. “Hakuna matata”
d. Chillax
53. What pose matches this description? Kneeling with arms to the sides, roll
torso to floor and rest forehead on the ground.
a. Tall Warrior pose
b. Childs pose
c. Sun warrior
d. Inversion
54. Which major type of Yoga is most commonly practiced in the US?
a. Yin
b. Tantra
c. Hatha
d. Tai Chi
55. Hatha yoga Asanas utilize three basic movements: forward bends,
backward bends, and ______.
a. Twisting motions
b. Flips
c. Jumps
d. Kicks
56. What is a Pranayama?
a. Type of dance
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b. Breathing technique
c. Nutritional guideline
d. Sequence of poses
57. According to Yogis, which is the most important organ to health?
a. The Kidneys
b. The Liver
c. The Skin
d. The lungs
58. A suitable word from Yoga Sutras for Meditation?
a. Dhyana
b. Yama
c. Samadhi
d. Om
59. A prop that is commonly used in the practice of Yoga?
a. Dumbles
b. Wait training equipment
c. Yoga mat
d. Elliptical machines
60. The ____pose is a sitting pose meant to resemble the perfect symmetry
and beauty of a certain flower.
a. Lotus pose
b. Cross legged pose
c. Folded leg pose
d. Easy pose
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61. Generally in yogic practices a practioner is targeting ______ connective
tissues.
a. Surface
b. Deep
c. Facial
d. Dorsal
62. Light on Yoga, Light on Pranayama and Light on Life are books written by
a. ChidanandaSaraswati
b. K. PattabhiJois
c. B.K.S. Iyengar
d. Jaggi Vasudev
63. Yamas are ethical rules in Hinduism and can be thought of as moral
imperatives. Which one states the virtue of non-stealing?
a. Asteya
b. Satya
c. Ahimsa
d. Aparigraha
64. How many steps are there in Surya Namaskara or Sun Salutation?
a. 6
b. 8
c. 18
d. 12
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65. The posture of which one of the following Asanas resembles a frog?
a. Sukhasana
b. Vajrasana
c. Mandukasana
d. Parvatasana
66. Based upon Yoga philosophy, which of these are the two entities that make
up the universe?
a. Prakriti and Purusha
b. Shiva and Shakti
c. Veda and Varna
d. Sankhya and Yoga
67. Which of these is NOT the name of one of the seven chakras?
a. Muladhara
b. Rudra
c. Ajna
d. Vishuddhi
68. Where is the fourth chakra located?
a. Heart
b. Brain
c. Spine
d. Throat
69. A term used for ignorance?
a. Maya
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b. Samadhi
c. Dharana
d. Pratyahara
70. Which of the following terms means freedom?
a. Mukti
b. Dharma
c. Vedas
d. Bheda
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