1. What is the remedy (upāya) for abolition of sufferings according to Patanjali?

(A) Samādhi
(B) Dhyāna
(C) Kriya-yoga
(D) Viveka-khyāti



2. 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:

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



3. 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:

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


4. The types of Mahā-yoga according to Hatha Ratnāvali

(A) 6
(B) 4
(C) 8
(D) 3



5. 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:

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


6. How many Asanas are described in Siddha Siddhānta Paddhati?

(A) 4
(B) 3
(C) 8
(D) 15



7. 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:

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



8. 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?

(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.


9. 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?

(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.


10. Match List – I with List – II and select the correct option by choosing from codes given below :

List – I
List – II
I. Body
A. Charioteer
II. Soul
B. Rein
III. Mind
C. Horse
IV. Sense Organs
D. Chariot

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




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