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CBSE | DEPARTMENT OF SKILL EDUCATION
YOGA (SUBJECT CODE 841)
Blue print for Sample Question Paper for Class XI (Session 2025-2026)

Max. Time: 2 Hours Max. Marks: 50

PART A - EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS (10 MARKS):

OBJECTIVE SHORT
TYPE ANSWER TYPE
UNIT TOTAL
NAME OF THE UNIT QUESTIONS QUESTIONS
NO. QUESTIONS
1 MARK 2 MARKS
EACH EACH
1 Communication Skills - III 1 1 2
2 Self-Management Skills - III 2 1 3
3 Information and Communication 1 1 2
Technology Skills – III
4 Entrepreneurial Skills - III 1 1 2
Green Skills - III
5 1 1 2
TOTAL QUESTIONS 6 5 11
NO. OF QUESTIONS TO BE ANSWERED Any 4 Any 3 07
TOTAL MARKS 1x4=4 2x3=6 10 MARKS

PART B - SUBJECT SPECIFIC SKILLS (40 MARKS):

SHORT DESCRIPTIVE
OBJECTIVE ANSWER /LONG ANS.
TYPE TYPE TYPE
UNIT NAME OF THE UNIT QUESTIONS TOTAL
QUESTIONS QUESTIONS
NO. QUESTIONS
1 MARK 2 MARKS 4
EACH EACH MARK
SEACH
1 Introduction to Yoga &
yogic practices - I 5 2 1 8
2 Introduction to Yogic
Texts - I 9 0 2 11
3 Yoga for Health
10 4 2 16
romotion - I
TOTAL QUESTIONS 24 6 5 35
NO. OF QUESTIONS TO BE
Any 20 Any 4 Any 3 27
ANSWERED
TOTAL MARKS 1 x 20 = 20 2x4=8 4 x 3 = 12 40 MARKS

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CBSE | DEPARTMENT OF SKILL EDUCATION
YOGA (SUBJECT CODE 841)
Sample Question Paper for Class XI (Session 2025-2026)

Max. Time: 2 Hours Max. Marks: 50

General Instructions:

1. Please read the instructions carefully.
2. This Question Paper consists of 21 questions in two sections: Section A & Section B.
3. Section A has Objective type questions whereas Section B contains Subjective type questions.
4. Out of the given (5 + 16 =) 21 questions, a candidate has to answer (5 + 10 =) 15 questions in the
allotted (maximum) time of 2 hours.
5. All questions of a particular section must be attempted in the correct order.
6. SECTION A - OBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS (24 MARKS):
i. This section has 05 questions.
ii. Marks allotted are mentioned against each question/part.
iii. There is no negative marking.
iv. Do as per the instructions given.
7. SECTION B – SUBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS (26 MARKS):
i. This section has 16 questions.
ii. A candidate has to do 10 questions.
iii. Do as per the instructions given.
iv. Marks allotted are mentioned against each question/part.

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SECTION A: OBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS

Q. 1 Answer any 4 questions out of the given 6 questions on Employability Skills (1 x 4 = 4 marks)
i. Rajesh goes to the gym as he wishes to win body-building competition. This is which 1
type of motivation.
A. Internal
B. External
C. Both A and B
D. Not any specific type
ii. To achieve ‘Open-defecation Free India’ by 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma 1
Gandhi, was launched by Indian government.
A. Swachh Bharat Abhiyan
B. National Green Tribunal
C. Green India Mission
D. National Solar Mission
iii. In visual communication, exchange of information takes place through 1
A. Gestures
B. Images & signs
C. Written material
D. Facial expressions
iv. Networking skills are very useful to 1
A. Share the expertise
B. Boast of our knowledge
C. Know personal details of people
D. Have a leisure time
v. A successful entrepreneur is a one who 1
A. Understands the customers
B. Knows the competitors
C. Studies the market
D. All of the above
vi. In a word document, has details of word or character count. 1
A. Standard Toolbar
B. Formatting Toolbar
C. Menu Bar
D. Status Bar
Q2 Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions (1 x 5 = 5 marks)
i. systematized and codified various practices of Yoga. 1
A. Patanjali
B. Ved Vyas
C. Lord Shiva
D. Swami Ramdev

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ii. The intake of food influences our physical and mental well- being. 1
A. Sattvik
B. Rajasik
C. Tamasik
D. All of the above
iii The word ‘Yoga’ has been derived from Sanskrit word 1
A. Yog
B. Yuj
C. Yama
D. None of these
iv We get mention of ‘Yoga” in , an ancient Indian literature. 1
A. Samveda
B. Rigveda
C. Yajurveda
D. Atharv Veda
v Which organ of our body is about the size of a closed fist? 1
A. Liver
B. Lungs
C. Heart
D. Stomach
vi In Mandukasan, the body attains a shape like that of a 1
A. Lion
B. Cat
C. Frog
D. Butterfly
Q. 3 Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions (1 x 5 = 5 marks)
i A yoga student gets a coherent understanding of the rich Yoga tradition by reading 1
A. Patanjali Yog Sutra
B. Hath Yog Pradipika
C. Gherand Samhita
D. All of the above
ii Which is not listed as Yama ? 1
A. Ahimsa
B. Satya
C. Asteya
D. Sauch
iii A journey to yogic way of life has been explained in total chapters of 1
Shreemad Bhagvad Gita
A. 10
B. 14
C. 16
D. 18
iv asana is also referred as ‘King of Asanas’. 1
A. Shirshasana
B. Sarvangasana
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C. Dhanurasana
D. Surya Namaskar
v Kumbhak can be practiced 1
A. After inhalation
B. After exhalation
C. Both A and B
D. None
vi The greatest classical text, Yoga Sutras of Patanjali has sutras 1
A. 196
B. 152
C. 170
D. 145
Q. 4 Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions (1 x 5 = 5 marks)
i Which of these areas of Yoga Centre should be maintained well? 1
A. Reception
B. Yoga practice room
C. Toilets
D. All of the above
ii The karmas described in Bhagwad Gita are 1
A. Sattwik
B. Tamsik
C. Rajsik
D. All of the above
iii The body postures in Yoga are called 1
A. Asanas
B. Mudra
C. Bandh
D. None of these
iv Mouth, Larynx and Pharynx are organs that aid system of human body. 1
A. Respiratory
B. Digestive
C. Excretory
D. Muscular
v Gita has evolved amidst the battle field with the dialogue between 1
A. Ram and Krishna
B. Pandavas and Kaurvas
C. Arjun and Krishna
D. Guru and disciples
vi In human body, upper limbs and lower limbs are a part of 1
A. Axial Skeleton
B. Appendicular Skeleton
C. Spinal Cord
D. None

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Q. 5 Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions (1 x 5 = 5 marks)
i The path of Ashtanga Yoga has been enlightened by 1
A. Baba Ramdev
B. Sage Patanjali
C. Swami Vivekananda
D. Veda and Upanishad
ii The starting position for Chakrasan is while 1
A. Standing
B. Sitting
C. Lying in Supine
D. Lying in Prone
iii Yoga has been defined as- योगः करःम सः कः शलर by 1
A. Lord Krishna
B. Maharishi Vyasa
C. Patanjali
D. None of the above
iv Padmasan, Sukhasan and Siddhasan are usually attained while doing 1
A. Pranayam
B. Meditation
C. Bandh
D. All of the above
v Yoga is a perfect way to ensure 1
A. Good organ health
B. Prevent illness
C. Emotional well-being
D. All of the above
vi The author of ancient Yoga text Hatha Yoga Pradipika is 1
A. Swami Swatmaram
B. Maharishi Patanjali
C. Sage Gherada
D. Shree Krishna

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SECTION B:
SUBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS
Answer any 3 out of the given 5 questions in 20-30 words each (2 x 3 = 6 marks).

Q6 Define Communication. What are the elements of communication? 2
Q7 To make your word document look attractive, state as many ways you would make use 2
of to do so.
Q8 How can you use ‘SMART’ model to set your goals? 2
Q9 Define an entrepreneur. Briefly mention the types of business activities with 2
examples
Q 10. Explain how can the solar energy be used as a renewable resource 2

Answer any 4 out of the given 6 questions in 20 – 30 words each (2 x 4 = 8 marks)

Q 11. Write any two definitions of Yoga 2
Q 12. Mention the elements of Yoga (in sequence) according to eight-fold path described 2
by Patanjali?
Q 13. What is the purpose of doing Sukshama Vyayama? 2
Q 14. Write a short note on Bhagwat Gita 2
Q 15. State main advantages of fasting? 2
Q 16. What do you understand by Sattvik, Rajsik and Tamsik food? Give examples also 2

Answer any 3 out of the given 5 questions in 80-100 words each (4 x 3 = 12 marks)

Q.17 Describe journey of Yoga from India to countries abroad 4
Q.18 Surya Namaskar is an ultimate yoga practice. How does it have a positive impact on 4
body and mind?
Q.19 What are the rules that one should follow while practicing Yoga? 4
Q.20 Yoga principles of Yama & Niyama serve as a prescription for moral and ethical 4
conduct and self-discipline. Elaborate.
Q.21 How do Achar, Vichar, Ahar, Vihar and Vyavhar form integral components of a 4
healthy life – style ?

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