Yoga Quiz – International Day of Yoga 2020

The entries may be sent by e-mail on inf.algiers[at]mea[dot]gov[dot]in by 10.00 am on 22^nd June 2020, with contact details, so that the winner may be intimated by the Embassy.

1. When was the first International Day of Yoga observed world wide?

A. 21 June 2015

B. 21 June 2014

C. 21 June 2013

D. 21 June 2012

2. Where the resolution of celebrating International Day of Yoga was passed?

A. World Health Organization
B. UN, General Assembly
C. Indian Parliament
D. None of the above

3. Which Asana is helpful in maintaining Normal Blood pressure?

A. Shavasana

B. Padmasana

C. Sheershasana

D. Shalbhasana

4. Who is known as the “Father of Yoga”?

A. Swami Vivekananda

B. Chidananda Saraswati

C. Swami Veda Bharati

D. Patanjali

5. How many different Asana does Surya Namaskar comprise of?

A. 10

B. 9

C. 12

D. 7

6. Padmasana, Pawanmuktasana, Bhujangasana are helpful in curing which diseases?

A. Stomach Diseases

B. Diabetes

C. Hernia

D. Asthma

7. How many activities are there in Pranayam?

A. Two

B. Three

C. Five

D. Six

8. Yoga is :

A. The union of the sun, moon, and earth

B. The union of mind, body & spirit in communication and awareness

C. Exercise

D. Meditation

9. Dhanurasana, Matsyendrasana, Shalbhasana, Surya-Namaskar are helpful in:

A. Stomach Diseases

B. Diabetes

C. Hernia

D. Asthma

10. The actual purpose of Yoga is to attain:

A. Perfect health

B. Peace of mind

C. Stress relief

D. Self-realization