Yoga MCQ Question Answers for CUET 2025

Yoga MCQs– Practice the Yoga MCQs suitable for various Entrance Exams including CUET. Learn and practice Yoga questions and answers. Class 12 Yoga MCQ questions are very helpful for various competitive exams. CUET is a Common University Entrance Test that is now mandatory to take admission to Central Universities in India. Yoga MCQ questions are based on the latest CUET 2025 exam pattern and other entrance exams, so that you can have a fair idea about exam trends that will be followed for various entrance exams.

100 MCQs on Yoga Class 12 (Suitable for CUET 2025)

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1. Which one of the following attributes satisfies the criteria of Sattvic Food?

a.None of the above

b.Unnatural, overcooked, stale, left over and processed food

c.Pure, essential, natural, vital, energy containing

d.Spicy, hot, bitter, sour and pungent

2. Suryanamaskar incorporates

a.Breathing awarness

b.All of the above

c.12 mantras

d.Sequence of body positions

3. Chakrasana is contraindicated for

a.Anxiety

b.Stress

c.None of the above

d.Recent Surgery

4. What is the meaning of Santosh?

a.Austerity

b.Contentment

c.Cleanliness

d.Truth

5. Which type of Asana should be avoided during disc prolapse (herniation) in Low back pain?

a.Side bend asana

b.Forward asana

c.Backward asana

d.Twisting asana

6. Which Endocrine gland is the Master gland in our body?

a.Pineal

b.Pituitary

c.Pancreas

d.Adrenal

7. Sarvangasana is good for complications of which gland?

a.Ovary

b.Adernal

c.Pancreas

d.Thyroid

8. Breathing includes the action of ___

a.Sleeping

b.Running

c.Inhaling

d.Sitting

9. Concept of Sthitapragya is described in

a.Yoga Praipika

b.Charak Samhita Hath

c.Patanjali Yoga Sutra

d.Bhagavad Gita

10. What is the second pose in surya Namaskara ?

a.Padahastasana

b.Hastottansana

c.Namaskarasana

d.Parvatasana

11. The precautions regarding yoga asana are _____

a.Should be performed with yoga mat

b.Should be performed empty stomach

c.Should be performed before sleeping

d.Should be performed after having lunch

12. According to Patanjali, Asana is

a.Control of sense organs

b.Sitting in comfortable position

c.High Calories burn

d.Control of water and food intake

13. What is the ultimate aim of hatha yoga, according to Hatha pradipika?

a.Mantra Siddhi

b.Breath control

c.Steadiness and flexibility

d.Raja Yoga

14. Which of the following states cannot be suppressed?

a.Svapna

b.Sushupti

c.Turiya

d.Jagrata

15. Which is the final and eighteenth chapter of Bhagavad gita?

a.Visvarupadarshana yoga

b.Purusottama yoga

c.Vibhutivistara yoga

d.Miksha Sanyasa Yoga

16. Which one is not a part of Sukshma Vyayama?

a.Shoulder

b.Tongue

c.Knee

d.Neck

17. What would not be helpful to do when meditating?

a.Think of problems

b.Concentrate on a colour

c.Concentrate on breathing

d.Picture a peaceful place

18. Which is not a PanchaBhuta?

a.Water

b.Earth

c.Air

d.Sunlight

19. Which of these is not one of the main four Vedas?

a.Sama veda

b.Atharva veda

c.Rig veda

d.Dhanurveda

20. How many vedas are there?

a.6

b.2

c.8

d.4

21. What does the term 'Yoga' mean?

a.Diffusion

b.Breaking into Pieces

c.Union

d.Surya Namaskar

22. What are the three things you need for a session of Bikram yoga?

a.Mat/ Incense/ Coffee

b.Mat/ Towel/ Water

c.Mat/ Tea/ Plants

d.Mat/ Book/ Music

23. Which state of our consciousness corresponds to deep sleep?

a.Svapna

b.Turiya

c.Sushupti

d.Jagrata

24. How many koshas do humans have as per the yogic system?

a.5

b.2

c.3

d.4

25. Which asana affects the digestive system ?

a.Matyendrasana

b.Vajrasana

c.All of the above

d.Udarakashan asana

26. What type of yoga was invented by Bharat Thakur?

a.Bikram Yoga

b.Hatha Yoga

c.Yin Yoga

d.Artistic Yoga

27. The other name of Yogic Enema is?

a.Trataka

b.Nauli

c.Basti

d.Dhouti

28. In 2020, which International Day of Yoga was celebrated?

a.IV

b.V

c.VI

d.III

29. There are twenty-six postures that make up Bikram Yoga. Which of these is not one of those postures?

a.Palm Tree Pose

b.Tree pose

c.Cobra Pose

d.Sun Salutation Pose

30. Five types of Yama according to Patanjali are:

a.Satya, Asteya, Brahmacharya, Aparigraha, Dhyana

b.Ahimsa, Asteya, Satya, Brahmacharya, Asana

c.Ahimsa, Satya, Asteya, Brahmacharya and Aparigraha

d.Asteya, Brahmacharya, Satya, Dhyana and As

31. Where is Ajna Chakra located?

a.Tongue

b.Eyebrow centre

c.Chest

d.Legs

32. Which practices are beneficial for hypertension and cardiac problems?

a.Asanas

b.Dynamic pranayama like Bhastrika

c.Relaxation

d.Dynamic Kriya

33. Which country does yoga originate from

a.India

b.Thailand

c.Japan

d.Bangladesh

34. Karma yoga is a branch of yoga based on the teaching of which text?

a.Bhagavad Gita

b.Hatha Yoga Pradipika

c.Ashtavakra Samhita

d.Vedas

35. Name the asana in which the waist and arms look like a cobra?

a.Ardhachakrasana

b.Vakrasana

c.None of the above

d.Bhujangasana

36. Which of the following is not one of the Antahkarana?

a.Manas

b.Buddhi

c.Chitta

d.Jnana

37. Which of the following is a Bahiranga yoga practice?

a.Dhyana

b.Dharana

c.Pratyahara

d.Samadhi

38. Which of the following describes Kali Ray Triyoga?

a.It puts emphasis on Proper Breath, alignment, coordination of breath and movement and ‘honouring the wisdom of the body’

b.It puts equal emphasis on Pranaya, Meditation and on the Asana

c.It brings Posture, Breath and Focus together to create dynamic, intuitive flows

d. It focuses on the controlled release of the Kundalini energy

39. Which of the following kriyas is good for cleansing the eyes?

a.Nauli

b.Neti

c.Trataka

d.Dhauti

40. Which one is not a palming stag in eye relaxation?

a.Palming with Bhrahmari

b.Simple Palming

c.Press and release palming

d.Palming and Jumping

41. Which of the following nadis corresponds to the state of equilibrium?

a.Saraswati

b.Ida

c.Sushumna

d.Pingala

42. By mastering which practice can one float like a lotus leaf on the water?

a.Nadisodhana

b.Bhastrika

c.Sitali

d.Plavini

43. How many Principal Upanishads are there?

a.10

b.18

c.7

d.14

44. Which of the following is related to Chittaprasadanam?

a.Samapatti

b.Maitri

c.Vairagya

d.Abhyasa

45. Who is not an Acharya of ‘Hathayoga’?

a.Kapil

b.Matsyendra

c.Swatmarama

d.Goraksha

46. Bikram yoga is a form of what type of yoga?

a.Parana yoga

b.Forest yoga

c.Hatha yoga

d.Hot yoga

47. Which of the following is one of the reasons for the failure in Hatha yoga sadhana?

a.Perseverance

b.Absolute faith

c.Courage

d.Over Eating

48. Which asana is also known as palm tree pose ?

a.Urdhvahastottanasana

b.Bhujangasana

c.Trikonasana

d.Kapalbhati

49. Which asana improves neuro-muscular coordination, balance and alertness ?

a.Vrikshasana

b.Bhujangasana

c.Konasana

d.Vajrasana

50. Yoga sutra was given by

a.Svatmarama

b.Gheranda

c.Shivananda

d.Patanjali

51. What is the purpose of yoga ?

a.Lose Weight

b.Body flexibility

c.Gain Physical fitness

d.Complete health wellness, muscle toning and calmness without stress

52. Guru is the one who dispels

a.Haziness of Love

b.Renunciation of World

c.Light of arrogance

d.Darness of ignorance

53. What is the Intense longing for achieving liberation known as?

a.Mumukshutva

b.Viveka

c.Vairagya

d.Moksha

54. What is the first step of Ashtanga Yoga?

a.Yama

b.Dhyan

c.Niyam

d.Asana

55. What is Pranayama, one of the yogic practices used for?

a.Vijnanamaya Kosha

b.Annamaya Kosha

c.Manomaya Kosha

d.Pranamaya Kosha

56. What is the theme of International Day of Yoga 2020?

a.Yoga for Health-yoga at Home

b.Climate change

c.Yoga for Health

d.Coonect the youth

57. The basis of ‘Pancha kosha’ is originated from ____

a.Isha Upanishad

b.Prashna Upanishad

c.Taitriya Upanishad

d.Kena Upanishad

58. Which of the following Kriya is beneficial for reducing excess fats from the body?

a.Kapalbhati

b.None of the above

c.Agnisara Kriya

d.Trataka

59. Which Mudra destroys all diseases of the rectum and prevents premature death?

a.Akashachari Mudra

b.Brahmi Mudra

c.Ashvini Mudra

d.Shambhavi Mudra

60. Which asana can restore spinal strength ?

a.Chakrasana

b.Matsyasana

c.Gomukhasana

d.Child pose

61. Which one comes under Antaranga Yoga?

a.Niyama

b.Dharana

c.Pratyahara

d.Asana

62. Which practice of Hatha yoga involves drawing air through the mouth?

a.Bhastrika

b.Sitkari

c.Bhramari

d.Ujjayi

63. What are the five elements in yoga?

a.Earth, Water, Fire, Air, Wood

b.Earth, Water, Fire, Air, Akash

c.Earth, Space, Fire, Air, Akash

d.Earth, Space, Fire, Air, Akash

64. Blood in our body is the manifestation of which mahabhuta?

a.Agni

b.Vayu

c.Prithivi

d.Jala

65. Yoga teacher must start the practice session with _________

a.Pranayama

b.Kriya

c.Silence

d.Asana

66. According to Yoga, the Raga is:-

a.Klesh

b.Presh

c.All of the above

d.Asakti

67. Which of the following is one of the Five Principles of Yoga by Sivanandi?

a.Savasana

b.Jnana

c.Bhakti

d.Tantra

68. What is the ability to be patient during a demanding situation known as?

a.Titiksha

b.sama

c.Dama

d.Uparati

69. What is the theme of International Day of Yoga 2021?

a.Yoga for well-being

b.None of the above

c.Yoga for all

d.Yoga for people

70. Pranayama is cutting down the speed of

a.Mind

b.Anger

c.Inhalation-Exhalation

d.Jealousy

71. Kundalini comes from the term “Kunda” which is a cavity for what particular anima

a.Cat

b.Bear

c.Snake

d.Eagle

72. Samatvam Yoga Uchyate definition is given in:-

a.Gheranda samhita

b.Shrimad Bhagavad Gita

c.Hatha Yoga Pradipika

d.Yoga Sutra

73. Which kind of blood is carried by Arteries in our body?

a.Carbonated Blood

b.Deoxygenated blood

c.Oxygenated blood

d.Both Oxygenated and deoxygenated blood

74. What is the system of nerves that connects chakras and is where energy flows through?

a.Kundalini

b.Nadi

c.Ramayana

d.Upanishad

75. Who brought yoga to the humans?

a.Vishnu

b.Shiva

c.Brahma

d.Krishna

76. How many chakras are there in the human body?

a.12

b.7

c.114

d.100

77. What is the name of the video blogging contest jointly organised by the Ministry of AYUSH (MoA) and the Indian Council of Cultural Relations (ICCR) in 2020?

a.My life, My Yoga

b.My words and yoga

c.Yoga is life

d.Ptacticing yoga

78. How many Asanas are described in ‘Gheranda Samhita’?

a.8

b.32

c.84000

d.84

79. Yoga is not related to samkhya

a.None of the above

b.TRUE

c.FALSE

d.Undetermined

80. The word “Nadi” is derived from the word “Nad” which means

a.To blow

b.To flow

c.To carry

d.To Run

81. During yoga breathing should be

a.Cautions

b.Fast

c.Deep

d.Normal

82. What does ‘namaste’ mean?

a.Thank you

b.Welcome

c.Have a good day

d.Salutations to you

83. What is not one of the three Gunas?

a.Sattva

b.Rajas

c.Ekagra

d.Tamas

84. According to yoga ____________ is a form of mind

a.Tapas

b.Sadhana

c.Yama

d.Pravritti

85. Tanmatra ‘smell’ corresponds to which of the following?

a.Vayu

b.Jala

c.Prithvi

d.Akash

86. Raja Yoga is the yoga of controlling our:

a.Sense Organs

b.Mind

c.Organs of Action

d.Our Emotions

87. Which Asana is good for the thyroid gland?

a.Veerasana

b.Halasana

c.Matsyendrasana

d.Dhanurasana

88. Who is the father of yoga?

a.Baba Ramdev

b.Maharishi Patanjali

c.Krishnamacharya

d.BKS Iyenger

89. Asana useful in diabetes is –

a.Mandukasana

b.Virasana

c.Siddhasana

d.Padmasana

90. What is not one way to awaken Kundalini, according to hatha yoga?

a.Kumbhaka

b.Pranayam

c.Mula Bandha

d.Samaved

91. Which part of the autonomic nervous system, when activated, is responsible for the body’s fight or flight sensation?

a.Limbic System

b.Brain System

c.Sympathetic nervous system

d.Para-sympathetic nervous system

92. Nadishodhana pranayama is one of the practices helpful for regulating which of the following?

a.Sweating

b.Urination

c.Elevated blood pressure

d.Pulse rate

93. What is not one principle taught in yoga?

a.Proper exercise

b.Relaxation

c.Flexibility

d.Strength

94. Wrist rotation is part of which vyayama?

a.Tadasana

b.Shithiltadasana

c.Dandasan

d.Sukshma Vyayama

95. There are eight stages of training for a yogi. What is the final stage (apart from ‘moksha’)?

a.Niyama

b.Mukti

c.Samadhi

d.Pratyahara

96. Which asana increases digestion after a meal ?

a.Trikonasana

b.Vajrasana

c.Ardhamatsyendrasana

d.Hastasana

5 Comments

Kanhaiya on March 22, 2025 at 9:35 am

The questions were good though but I am confused in certain questions based on my knowledge.
- admin on March 24, 2025 at 8:07 am
  
  Thanks, What all Questions were you confused about. Please share them here. As the questions keep changing, please mention the complete question here
Tapas karjee on March 25, 2025 at 2:22 pm

খুব ভালো লাগলো। আমি উপকৃত হলাম।
narendra on May 16, 2025 at 4:55 am

few question have wrong answer. otherwise all is good.
like qustion no 27. Bahiranga yoga practice is pratyahar but answer is dhyana. And 20 answer should be the mandukasana but it is padmasana
narendra on May 20, 2025 at 3:32 pm

excellent work, few questions answers are to be corrected.

CUET 2025 Yoga MCQ Question Answers – 100 MCQs for Practice

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100 MCQs on Yoga Class 12 (Suitable for CUET 2025)

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