Class 6 English Chapter 12: Yoga—A Way of Life — practice questions with answers
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Q1. What is 21st June celebrated as?
- International Yoga Day
- World Water Day
- National Space Day
- Children’s Day
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Answer: A. International Yoga Day
Why: The UN General Assembly accepted the proposal to celebrate 21st June as International Yoga Day. [p.122, p.127]
Why: The UN General Assembly accepted the proposal to celebrate 21st June as International Yoga Day. [p.122, p.127]
Q2. Where did yoga originate, according to the text?
- Ancient India
- Ancient Greece
- China
- Egypt
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Answer: A. Ancient India
Why: Yoga is a physical, mental and spiritual practice that originated in ancient India. [p.122]
Why: Yoga is a physical, mental and spiritual practice that originated in ancient India. [p.122]
Q3. The word ‘yoga’ comes from the Sanskrit root ‘yuj’, which means ______.
- to join or unite
- to run
- to breathe
- to sleep
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Answer: A. to join or unite
Why: ‘Yuj’ means to join or unite — symbolising unity of mind and body. [p.122]
Why: ‘Yuj’ means to join or unite — symbolising unity of mind and body. [p.122]
Q4. Who presented yoga systematically in the ‘Yoga Sutras’?
- Sage Patanjali
- Kauṭilya
- Āryabhaṭa
- Varāhamihira
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Answer: A. Sage Patanjali
Why: Sage Patanjali presented yoga systematically in the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. [p.122]
Why: Sage Patanjali presented yoga systematically in the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. [p.122]
Q5. What do yoga postures (asanas) help with?
- Stretching and strengthening muscles, flexibility, endurance and balance
- Only sleeping
- Eating more
- Growing taller instantly
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Answer: A. Stretching and strengthening muscles, flexibility, endurance and balance
Why: Asanas stretch and strengthen muscles and increase flexibility, endurance and balance. [p.123]
Why: Asanas stretch and strengthen muscles and increase flexibility, endurance and balance. [p.123]
Q6. How do breathing techniques and meditation help?
- They calm the mind and reduce stress and anxiety
- They make us angry
- They reduce sleep
- They increase worry
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Answer: A. They calm the mind and reduce stress and anxiety
Why: Breathing and meditation calm the mind, reduce stress and anxiety, improve sleep and concentration. [p.123]
Why: Breathing and meditation calm the mind, reduce stress and anxiety, improve sleep and concentration. [p.123]
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Yes — it follows the NCERT Class 6 English syllabus, used by CBSE and many state boards.