This page offers a collection of important MCQs (Multiple Choice Questions) from Class 12 Yoga (841) Chapter 1 – Introduction to Yoga and Yogic Practices. These objective-type questions help students test their conceptual clarity and prepare effectively for board exams and competitive assessments. Each question is designed to cover key topics such as the definition of yoga, aims and objectives, importance, and types of yogic practices.
Introduction to Yoga and Yogic Practices Class 12 MCQ
1. Neti removes excess mucus and impurities from ___ cavity.
a. Nasal
b. Mouth
c. Abdomen
d. Thoracic
2. Bad stress causes ____
a. Anxiety
b. Sleeplessness
c. Frustration
d. All of above
3. Bhujangasana is an example of __ asana
a. Meditative
b. Cultural
c. Relaxative
d. None of the above
4. _ Yoga is the path of selfless action.
a. Karma
b. Jnana
c. Bhakti
d. Hatha
5. In yoga, the cleansing techniques to purify body are called _
a. Samadhi
b. Shatkarma
c. Bhakti
d. Swadhyay
6. How many kriyas in Shatkarma?
a. 8
b. 6
c. 9
d. 5
7. According to WHO, mental health is a……….
a. State of being happy
b. State of well-being in which individual realizes his/her abilities
c. State of being busy in work life
d. State of being in anxiety, tension and depression.
8. Which of the following is not part of Shatkarma.
a. Niti
b. Tratak
c. kapalbhati
d. Bhastrika
9. Which of the following is not a cause of stress?
a. Financial instability
b. Bad parenting
c. Busy-ness
d. Healthy mental state
10. Which of the following is not a symptom of stress?
a. Anxiety
b. Anger outburst
c. Depression
d. None of these
11. Yogic management of stress is :
a. Meditation
b. Asana
c. Shatkarmas
d. All of these
12. ShatKarmas are the technique used for
a. External cleansing
b. Cleansing of GIT
c. To remove the excessive dosahas from all parts of body
d. To clean the mind
13. Which of the following kriya is beneficial for reducing excess acidity & gas from the body?
a. Neti
b. Tratak
c. Kapalbhati
d. None of these
14. Given below are the statements about karma yogi select the correct code.
a. Karmayogi works for attaining liberation
b. Karmayogi works for heaven
c. Karmayogi works for lokasamgraha
d. Karmayogi works for the renunciation of all the karma
15. Which day is celebrated as International Day of Yoga?
a. June 20
b. June 21
c. June 22
d. June 23
16. Which shatkarma helps to relieve stress ?
a. Neti
b. Kapalbhati
c. Dhauti
d. Nauli
17. In which type of yoga, works are done without attachment to the results ?
a. Bhakti Yoga
b. Jnan Yoga
c. Hath Yoga
d. Karma Yoga
18. Which of the following is NOT the characteristic outcome of a bad stress ?
a. Anxiety
b. Decrease performance
c. Motivates
d. Tension
19. __ is a part of Shatkarma Kriyas.
a. Jalandhar Bandh
b. Yoganidra
c. Basti
d. Anandamaya kosha
20. __ is not a symptom of stress.
a. Anxiety
b. Digestive disorder
c. Peace of mind
d. Headache
21. In which type of yoga, work is done without attachment to the results ?
a. Bhakti yoga
b. Jnana yoga
c. Hatha yoga
d. Karma yoga
22. The practice of __ makes the skull shine with purity
a. Kapalbhati
b. Dhauti
c. Basti
d. Nauli
23. Which of the following is the part of Kriya and Pranayam?
a. Anulom vilom
b. kapalbhati
c. Bhastrika
d. Ujjayi
24. Which of the following is not shat kriya.
a. Kapalbhati
b. Basti
c. Nauli
d. Murchha
25. Arrange the following kriyas in sequential order:
1) Dhauti 2) Basti 3) Neti 4) Nauli 5) Trataka 6) Kapalbhati
a. I, III, IV, II, VI, V
b. III, IV, II, I, V, VI
c. VI, V, III, I, IV, II
d. I, II, III, IV, V, VI
26. Which of the following Kriya is NOT suggested for the management of Ashtma ?
a. Jal Neti
b. Kapalbhati
c. Vastradhauti
d. Nauli
27. In which disease we should avoid the practise of Kapalbhati ?
a. Acidity
b. Sinus
c. Slipped disc
d. Hair loss
28. What is the meaning of the word Kapal in Kapalbhati ?
a. Nose
b. Mouth
c. Neck
d. Skull
29. Which of the following kriya is not suggested for the management of Asthma ?
a. Jala Neti
b. Kapalabhati
c. Vastra dhauti
d. Nauli
30. TRATAKA is:
a. Purifies lungs
b. Improves respiratory function
c. Removes acidity
d. None of the above
31. It is still-gazing based technique for eyes. In this purifying method, we place a light source like a flame at a manageable distance, then look at the point of the flame without blinking our eyes until tears start to flow.
a. Kapalbhati
b. Nauli
c. Trataka
d. Basti
31. Which one of the following is NOT a benefit of Trataka Kriya ?
a. Itimproves the eyesight.
b. It removes obesity.
c. Ittones up the visual mechanism.
d. It helps to calm the mind.
32. Which of the following is not a pranayama ?
a. Anuloma-Viloma
b. Trataka
c. Ujjayi
d. Bhramari
33. _ is blinkless gazing at flame ti improve the eyesight.
a. Dhauti
b. Tratak
c. Nauli
d. Basti
34. Which one of the following Shatkriya is performed for colon cleaning?
a. Dhauti
b. Nauli
c. Basti
d. Neti
35. Which yogic kriya is beneficial for Hypertension ?
a. Basti
b. Jalneti
c. Dhauti
d. Nauli
36. Which of the following kriya helps in the cleaning of digestive tract and stomach ?
a. Neti
b. Basti
c. Dhauti
d. Nauli
37. The appropriate dress for yogasana practice should be
a. fitted jeans
b. high priced costume
c. stretchable and comfortable wear
d. branded clothes
38. _ can cause chronic stress.
a. Death of near one
b. Prolonged Illness
c. Successive failures in achievements
d. All of above
39. This asana is not helpful in the management of Asthma
a. Shirshasana
b. Ushtrasana
c. Bhujangasana
d. Matasyasana
40. Which Asana should not be done in back pain?
a. Bhujangasan
b. Setubandh Aasan
c. Savasana
d. Trikonasana
41. Which of these is meditative Aasana?
a. Padmasan
b. Garudasana
c. Sarvangasana
d. Chakrasan
42. Which Asana can be done after eating food?
a. Chakrasan
b. Garudasana
c. Vajrasan
d. Halasana
43. Which of the following are important during the practice asanas?
a. Stability
b. Comfort
c. Effortlessness
d. All the above
44. Dress for yogasana practice should be
a. Tight fitting jeans
b. Costly and sophisticated dresses
c. Protective covering from head to toe
d. Loose fitting & comfortable
45. Purva’s teacher told her that her Annamaya Kosha is increasing. Which of the following is mainly helpful in increasing the Annamaya Kosha ?
a. Asana
b. Dhyana
c. Pranayama
d. Dharna
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