International Yoga Day Quiz 2023: An individual’s inner consciousness and the outside world are profoundly connected through yoga, which brings joy, health, and peace from within. Throughout the world, people celebrate the International Day of Yoga on June 21. It will be the 9th time that the International Day of Yoga is observed in 2023. The theme of this year the IDY 2023 is “Yoga for Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam“. Learn about yoga and its dedicated yoga day by attempting the quiz on yoga below.
International Yoga Day Quiz 2023 – Questions on Yoga Day
Below we have provided the yoga day quiz questions and answers that you can go through to sharpen your knowledge on the benefits of yoga, the history of yoga and many other aspects related to yoga. The yoga day MCQs are provided with the correct answers to every question on yoga day.
- In which year the first International Day of Yoga was celebrated?
- 2014
- 2015
- 2017
- 2018
Answer: 2015
- Yoga is best described by which of these phrases?
- A spiritual discipline
- A competitive sport
- A form of exercise
- None of these
Answer: A spiritual discipline
- What is one of the benefits of yoga?
- Increased flexibility
- Fitness
- Relaxation
- All of the above
Answer: All of the above
- The mountain pose is known as which yogasana?
- Padmasana
- Tadasana
- Simhasana
- Balasana
Answer: Tadasana
- What type of asana is anantasana?
- Sitting
- Balancing
- Standing
- Reclining
Answer: Reclining
- The Kukkutasana is what type of asana?
- Sitting
- Balancing
- Reclining
- Standing
Answer: Balancing
- What is the sitting asana among the below mentioned?
- Tadasana
- Simhasana
- Trikonasana
- Garudasana
Answer: Simhasana
- A Yoga headstand is which of these?
- Durvasasana
- Hanumanasana
- Salamba Shirshasana
- Kurmasana
Answer: Salamba Shirshasana
- In yoga, the handstand is also referred to as?
- Adho Mukha Shvanasana
- Adho Mukha Vrikshasana
- Bhujangasana
- Garbha Pindasana
Answer: Adho Mukha Vrikshasana
- Prana means what?
- Vital life force
- Oxygen
- Air
- All of the above
Answer: Vital life force
- Is there a side split in any of these?
- Samakonasana
- Natarajasana
- Hanumanasana
- Shavasana
Answer: Samakonasana
- In which of these poses do you balance your hands?
- Pashasana
- Dandasana
- Shavasana
- Mayurasana
Answer: Mayurasana
- ‘Scorpion pose’ refers to which of these positions?
- Vrikshasana
- Balasana
- Anantasana
- Vrischikasana
Answer: Vrischikasana
- Is there an asana that is also called the ‘wind-relieving pose’?
- Padangustasana
- Bhujangasana
- Pavanamuktasana
- Poorna Salabhasana
Answer: Pavanamuktasana
- In bhujangasana, what does the word bhujang refer to?
- Cobra
- Scorpion
- Peacock
- None of these
Answer: Cobra
- Which pose is also called the crocodile pose?
- Shavasana
- Padmasana
- Malasana
- Makarasana
Answer: Makarasana
- How does Vrikshasana help improve?
- Maintaining balance
- The breathing process
Answer: Maintaining balance
- In Surya Namaskara, how many steps are involved?
- 7
- 12
- 10
- 24
Answer: 12
- What was the first person to propose an International Day of Yoga?
- The PM of India, Narendra Modi
- UP CM Yogi Adityanath
- United Nations
- None of these
Answer: The PM of India, Narendra Modi
- How do you define the word ‘Yoga’?
- Relaxation
- Mindfulness
- Join/Unite
- None of these
Answer: Join/Unite
- Which of these asanas provides a good spinal stretch?
- Halasana
- Ashtanga Namaskara
- Bhujangasana
- Bidalasana
Answer: Halasana
- When it comes to controlling the breath, what is the name of the technique?
- Asana
- Pranayama
- Mudra
- Surya Namaskar
Answer: Pranayama
- From which language is the word ‘yoga’ derived?
- Hindi
- Sanskrit
- Tamil
- None of the above
Answer: Sanskrit
- In which position is Sukhasana performed?
- Sitting
- Standing
- Reclining
- None of these
Answer: Sitting
- What is the theme of International Day of Yoga 2023?
- Yoga for people
- Yoga for all
- Yoga for well-being
- Yoga for Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam
Answer: Yoga for Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam
26. Halasana activates which of these glands?
- Pituitary
- Adrenal
- Pineal
- Thyroid
Answer: Thyroid
27. How does Agnisara benefit you?
- Strengthens abdominal muscles
- Strengthens arm muscles
- Strengthens back muscles
- None of these
Answer: Strengthens abdominal muscles
28. Bhramari Pranayama has which of these benefits?
- Helps lowers blood pressure
- Improves concentration and memory
- Helps calm the mind
- All of the above
Answer: All of the above
29. It is not recommended to practice Surya Namaskara if the person is having:
- High blood pressure
- Low blood pressure
Answer: High blood pressure
30. What is the meaning of Surya Namaskar?
- Earth Salutation
- Sun Salutation
- Moon Salutation
- Star Salutation
Answer: Sun Salutation
MyGov International Day of Yoga 2023 Quiz 2.0
In recognition of Yoga’s widespread appeal and its proven benefits for boosting immunity and relieving stress, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) officially declared June 21st as the International Day of Yoga (IDY) on December 11th, 2014. Since 2015, this day has been celebrated worldwide with increasing participation, aiming to raise awareness about the advantages of Yoga and foster lasting public interest by emphasizing its significance and contributions to public health.
The preparations for the 9th International Day of Yoga (IDY 2023) have already commenced, and the Ministry of Ayush (MoA) eagerly anticipates active participation from the public. Against this backdrop, the MoA has launched a quiz competition to commemorate the 9th IDY, aiming to assess individuals’ knowledge about Yoga, previous IDY celebrations, and various initiatives organized by the Ministry for this year.
MyGov International Day of Yoga 2023 Quiz 2.0 Answers
How many types of Kapalbhati are described in ‘Gherandsamhita’?
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
According to Hathayoga, another name for Siddhasana is
- Bhadrasana
- Guptasana
- Muktasana
- Both ‘1’ and ‘2’
Which of the following Prana is confined to only the heart and thorax
- Apana
- Prana
- Udana
- Samana
Who is Yogi Svatmarama?
- Author of Hathapradipika
- Author of The essence of Yoga
- Author of Synthesis of Yoga
- Author of Yoga Sutra
MitaHara is a Sanskrit word which means?
- Little eating
- Under eating
- Moderate eating
- Over eating
To which Kosha do Chakras and Nadis belong?
- Anandamaya
- Pranamaya
- Manomaya
- Annamaya
How many vayus are mentioned in yogic texts?
- 5
- 6
- 8
- 10
In which Mudra can all diseases of the rectum be destroyed, as well as premature death prevented?
- Brahma Mudra
- Chinmaya Mudra
- Akashachari Mudra
- Bhairava Mudra
Yujyate in Yoga means
- unity
- union of breath
- union of mind over matter
- union of atman with paramatman
Is Raja Yoga the art of controlling the?
- Mind
- Organs of Action
- Our emotions
- Sense Organs
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