Chapter 12 Yoga A Way of Life Worksheet

Worksheet: Yoga—A Way of Life

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Q1: Yoga is a practice that originated in:
(a) China
(b) Japan
(c) India
(d) USA

Q2: Who presented the ancient tradition of yoga in a systematic way in ‘Yoga Sutras of Patanjali’?
(a) Buddha
(b) Patanjali
(c) Mahavira
(d) Adi Shankara

Q3: What did Sage Patanjali describe yoga as?
(a) A means to make the mind noisy
(b) A means to make the mind quiet
(c) A means to increase distractions
(d) A means to decrease concentration

Q4: What did the World Health Organisation (WHO) launch on 20th June 2021?
(a) WHO mYoga App
(b) WHO Fitness App
(c) WHO Meditation App
(d) WHO Diet App

Q5: What does yoga promote?
(a) Stress and anxiety
(b) Weight gain
(c) Overall well-being
(d) Distractions

Fill in the Blanks

Q1: The word ‘Yoga’ comes from the Sanskrit root ‘yuj’, which means ‘to _______.’

Q2: Yoga postures (asanas) help to stretch and strengthen the _______, increase flexibility, endurance, and balance.

Q3: Yoga involves breathing techniques and _______, which can help to calm the mind and reduce stress and anxiety.

Q4: Yoga has been shown to boost the _______ system.

Q5: The World Health Organisation (WHO) launched an App called WHO _______ on 20th June 2021.

True or False

Q1: Yoga postures do not help in increasing flexibility.

Q2: Yoga can reduce stress and anxiety.

Q3: Yoga has no impact on heart health.

Q4: WHO mYoga App was launched to discourage people from practicing yoga.

Q5: Practicing yoga can help in weight gain.

Match the Following

Column A	Column B
1. Yoga postures (asanas)	help to stretch and strengthen the muscles, increase flexibility, endurance, and balance.
2. Yoga involves breathing techniques and meditation	which can help to calm the mind and reduce stress and anxiety.
3. Yoga has been shown to boost the immune system.	It can improve heart health by lowering blood pressure and improving circulation.
4. Yoga can aid in weight loss	by burning calories and maintaining health.
5. Yoga promotes a sense of overall well-being.	This is the reason why the benefits of practising yoga are internationally recognized.