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1. The purpose of all pranayama practices is to attain …………………………according
to Hathayoga pradipika.

2. Which of the following has three major constituents i. e., Sattva, Rajas and Tamas?

3. …………………………….. is not a negative emotion?

4. Which of the following is a state of our consciousness?

5. Doing duty without attachment of fruits is _____________.

6. Which of the option given below is not a Klesa according Maharshi Patanjali?

7. ………………………… (mahabhuta) forms the gross constituent for Annamaya kosa

8. The primary function of Prana is

9. ……………………. is a Yoga practice for Annamaya kosa?

10. Which of the following is not a practice of Bahiranga yoga?

11. Pranayama is one of the forms of yogic practice that brings correction in

12. …………………………… is the ability to see, hear, or become aware of something through the senses

13. Prolonged concentration leads to

14. According to Hathayoga, Siddhasana is otherwise known as

15. Which of the following ‘Antahkarana’ corresponds to our memory?

16. The theory of ‘Pancha kosa’ is derived from

17. Which of the following Pranayama can be done while moving, standing, sitting,
walking according to Hathayoga pradipika?

18. Which of the following is a balancing yoga posture?

19. Which of the following Asana can be practiced immediately after food?

20. Which of the following Pranayama eliminates worm from the body according to Hathayoga pradipika?

21. Which of the following ‘organ of action’ represents to Earth element?

22. ……………………………… is the cause of our suffering.

23. Who compiled Hathayoga pradipika?

24. Which posture makes a wonderful combination of Bhujangasana and Salabhasana?

25. To dedicate and surrender oneself to higher principles is

26. Which of the following ‘Mahabhuta’ corresponds to the sense organ ‘Ears’?

27. Every Yoga teacher must start the practice session with

28. Vyana governs the

29. Which of the following is a heating pranayama?

30. Human heart has

31. Which of the following Kosha is shaped by thoughts, motions, memories, habits and desires?

32. Which of the following is otherwise called ‘Stress born disease’?

33. Which of the following Kriya is contraindicated for Epilepsy?

34. Which of these is a Kriya?

35. To stabilize and focus the mind on one object, image, sound or idea is

36. …………………………. is described as a reaction of the human body to a
demanding situation.

37. Which of the following Asana is good for thyroid gland?

38. Mitahara is defined as

39. ………………………….. is the path of wisdom

40. According to ……………………., ‘Yoga is the process of calming down the mind’

41. ……………………………… is a very good Kriya practice to get rid of Nasal allergy?

42. According to Gheranda Samhita, one of the form of Kapalbhati is

43. Suryanamaskar is a well-devised combination of ………………………… and breathing.

44. Yoga in Patanjali Yoga Sutra is defined as

45. ‘Vibhuti’ is the Sanskrit word for

46. Effortless dwelling on a single object is called

47. …………………………. is the inability to understand, listen, follow or practice anything.

48. Which of the following Prana is confined to only thorax?

49. The ability to be patient during demanding situation is

50. The ailments brought about by the Stress are …………………………

51. The literal meaning of ‘Vritti’ in Patanjali Yoga Sutra is

52. Muscles involved in movement is

53. ………………….. is the state of truth, simplicity and equanimity in action.

54. To bring steadiness is the objective of practicing

55. The literal meaning of ‘Bandha’ in Sanskrit is

56. What should be the minimum gap between a meal and Yoga practice?

57. Which of the following is not a Chittabhumi?

58. Which ‘organ of action’ represents to ‘Air’?

59. Location of our Ajna chakra is

60. Which of the following Asana is the best according to Hathayoga?

61. Chittaprasadanam refers to

62. Which of the following indicates the attribute ‘Purity’?

63. Withdrawal of senses from the sensory objects is

64. Which of the following Asana is named after the Rishi Matsyendra?

65. Which of the following is the first stage of Nadanusandhana?

66. Blood in our body is a