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1Consider the following statements about yoga practices: 1. Surya Namaskar is a linked sequence of 8 asanas performed in 12 steps. 2. Shavasana is a relaxation posture used to reduce fatigue and settle breathing after practice. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A 1 only

B 2 only

C Neither 1 nor 2

D Both 1 and 2

2Which option gives the correct order of the eight limbs of Patanjali's Ashtanga Yoga?

A Yama, Niyama, Pranayama, Asana, Pratyahara, Dharana, Dhyana, Samadhi

B Yama, Niyama, Asana, Pranayama, Pratyahara, Dharana, Dhyana, Samadhi

C Niyama, Yama, Asana, Pranayama, Dharana, Pratyahara, Dhyana, Samadhi

D Yama, Niyama, Asana, Pratyahara, Pranayama, Dhyana, Dharana, Samadhi

3Which asana is performed by balancing on one leg and is associated with improving both balance and concentration?

A Vrikshasana

B Shavasana

C Vajrasana

D Bhujangasana

4Which option correctly matches the three basic components of pranayama with their meanings?

A Puraka—retention; Kumbhaka—exhalation; Rechaka—inhalation

B Puraka—inhalation; Kumbhaka—retention; Rechaka—exhalation

C Puraka—exhalation; Kumbhaka—inhalation; Rechaka—retention

D Puraka—inhalation; Kumbhaka—exhalation; Rechaka—retention

5Match List I with List II and select the correct option. List I: 1. Karma Yoga 2. Jnana Yoga 3. Bhakti Yoga 4. Raja Yoga List II: a. Devotion b. Mental discipline c. Disciplined action d. Knowledge and discrimination

A 1-a, 2-b, 3-c, 4-d

B 1-d, 2-c, 3-b, 4-a

C 1-c, 2-d, 3-a, 4-b

D 1-b, 2-a, 3-d, 4-c

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