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I need questions on yoga for quiz mcq type questions.Pls tmmr is my quiz pls do it fast.

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10. What do you mean by Pranayama?

Ans. Pranayama : Prana means ‘life force’ and ayama means ‘to control’. Pranayama helps in controlling all the functions of breathing namely-inspiration, exhalation and retention. These are breathing practices to breath in, to breath out and to be relaxed. It means these breathing exercises promote energy, awaken the mind and clean the body.                                                                                                                                          2

11. Mention the preventive and curative effects of Yoga.

Ans. Preventive and curative effects of Yoga : Yoga involves a variety of postures, which affect the entire body. Asanas recharge the body and help in even distribution of energy throughout the body. It helps in curing many diseases related to circulatory and respiratory system, muscular system, skeletal system, nervous and digestive system. This results in improved health of mind and body.

24.  Define Asana, Pranayam, Meditation

Ans. The prolonged practice of yoga leads the student to a sense of peace with his/her environment. Asanas cater to the needs of every individual according to his physical condition and capacity. Various effects of yoga on individuals are stated below : (1) Asanas : After yama and niyama, asanas come on third number. Asana means ‘position or posture of body’. It also means to sit in easy posture. Due to its popularity, most of the people think that yoga is nothing but asana. They are not aware that asana is a step towards yoga. In fact, asanas are performed to keep the body flexible, agile and young. Asanas also enhance the beauty of the body by reducing inappropriate accumulation of fat in the body. There are various types of asanas such as corrective asanas, relaxative asanas and meditative asanas. These types of asanas have different types of effects on various organs of body. These asanas activate the functions of various organs. asanas can be performed from young age to old age without any problem. (2) Pranayama : Pranayama is the control of the process of breathing. It means the appropriate control over inhalation and exhalation. Basically there are three constituents of pranayama, i.e., Puraka (Inhalation), Kumbhaka (Retaining the breath) and Rechaka (Exhalation). There are various types of pranayama such as Ujjayi, Suryabhedi, Sheetkari, Sheetali, Bhastrika, Bhramari, Murcha and Plavini. It helps in metabolic activities and enhances the function of heart and lungs. It also provides longevity to life. (3) Meditation : The concentration power is very significant in the field of sports. Concentration is required approximately in all games and sports. In fact, endurance, strength and desire to excel lose their meaning if there is no concentration. For example, when a badminton player displays his concentration his gaze is fixed on shuttle and his energy, tactics and skill produce very good results for him. Some asanas like Vajrasana, Vriksasana, Padmasana and Siddhasana, etc. and pranayama such as Ujjayi, Kapalbhati, and Bhastrika, etc. are beneficial for the improvement of concentration power.

11.  What are the elements of Yoga?

Ans. Elements of Yoga : There are eight stages of Yoga to secure purity of body, mind and soul. These are (i) Yama, (ii) Niyama, (iii) Asana, (iv) Pranayama, (v) Pratyahara, (vi) Dharana, (vii) Dhyana, (viii) Samadhi.