1. Arrange the following stages of Vairagya in sequential order.

I. Vyatireka
II. Yatamāna
III. Vashikāra
IV. Ekendriya

Use the code given below for correct answer :

(A) I, III, II, IV
(B) I, II, III, IV
(C) II, I, IV, III
(D) I, II, IV, III



2. Given below are two statements, an Assertion (A), and a Reason (R). Indicate your answer from the alternatives below:

Assertion (A): The very purpose of practice of āsana is to overcome conflicts (Dvandvas).
Reason (R): Asanas are practices only for the prevention of disease and to keep fit.

In the context of above two statements, which one of the following is correct?

(A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(C) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(D) (A) is false, but (R) is true.



3. Which of the techniques are applicable in Moolabandha according to Hatha Pradeepika?

I. Contraction of abdomen
II. Pressing anus by heel
III. Contraction of Perineum
IV. Contraction of Chest

Codes:
(A) I and II are correct.
(B) II and III are correct.
(C) III and IV are correct.
(D) IV and I are correct.


4. Vastra Dhauti is beneficiary in the following diseases according to Hatha Pradeepika?

I. Vataja disorders
II. Kaphaja disorders
III. Skin disorder
IV. Eye diseases

Codes:
(A) I and II are correct.
(B) II and III are correct.
(C) III and IV are correct.
(D) I and IV are correct.


5. The part of Nervous system responsible for “Rest and Digest” response in body is

(A) Parasympathetic Nervous System
(B) Sympathetic Nervous System
(C) Central Nervous System
(D) Autonomic Nervous System



6. The means of Jn– ana-yoga are : 

I. Keertana 
II. Shravana 
III. Manana 
IV. Nidhidhy– asana 

Find the correct combination according to the code : 

(A) I, II and III are correct. 
(B) II, III and IV are correct. 
(C) III, IV and I are correct. 
(D) IV, I and II are correct.


7. Arrange the following Hatha Yoga practices advocated by Swātm– ar– ama suri in order in which they appeared.

I. Kumbhaka
II. Mudra
III. Āsana
IV. N– ad– anusandh– ana

Use the code given below for correct answer :

(A) I, II, IV, III
(B) III, II, I, IV
(C) III, IV, I, II
(D) III, I, II, IV



8. Arrange the following Kriyas in sequential order according to Hatha Pradeepika :

I. Dhauti
II. Basti
III. Neti
IV. Nauli
V. Trataka
VI. Kapalbhati

Codes :
(A) I, III, IV, II, VI, V
(B) III, IV, II, I, V, VI
(C) I, II, III, V, IV, VI
(D) I, II, III, IV, V, VI


9. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct option. Using the codes given below :

List-I (Karma)
List-II (Result/Phala)
(I) Shukla
(A) Virtue and Sin
(II) Shukla Krishna
(B) Virtue
(III) Krishna
(C) Devoid of Virtue and Sin
(IV) Ashukla Krishna
(D) Sin

 Codes:
       (I)       (II)       (III)       (IV)
(A)  (A)      (B)      (C)       (D)
(B)  (B)      (A)      (D)       (C)
(C)  (C)     (B)       (D)       (A)
(D)  (D)     (C)       (B)       (A)


10. Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?

(A) Āsana                              -           Sthirat– a
(B) Pr– an– ay– ama            -           L– aghava
(C) Praty– ah– ara                -           Dhairya
(D) Dhyāna                            -           Pratyaksha



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