Grade 7 hindu religious education – Concepts of Yog Quiz
1. What does the word "Yog" most closely mean?
Yog (yoga) means union — the practice that helps join the individual self to the ultimate reality or bring inner harmony, not just physical exercise.
2. Which of these is NOT one of the eight limbs (Ashtanga) taught by Patanjali?
Patanjali's eight limbs include yama, niyama, asana, pranayama, pratyahara, dharana, dhyana and samadhi. 'Karma' is an important Hindu idea but not listed as one of these eight limbs.
3. What are the yamas in Yog?
Yamas are moral restraints like non-violence, truthfulness and honesty that guide behaviour toward others.
4. What do niyamas refer to in the practice of Yog?
Niyamas are personal practices like purity, contentment, discipline and self-study that help a practitioner grow.
5. Which limb of yoga is called asana?
Asana refers to the physical positions or postures practiced to prepare the body for meditation and daily life.
6. What is pranayama in Yog?
Pranayama means regulation of the breath and includes techniques to control breathing to calm the mind and body.
7. What does pratyahara mean?
Pratyahara is the practice of drawing the senses inward so the mind is less disturbed by outside things — an important step before concentration.
8. What is dharana?
Dharana is focused concentration, training the mind to stay on one object, idea or point without wandering.
9. What does dhyana refer to in Yog practice?
Dhyana is the deep, continuous meditation that follows after steady concentration (dharana).
10. What is samadhi in the yoga path?
Samadhi is the highest stage in yoga where the practitioner experiences union with the ultimate reality or full inner absorption.
11. Which limb of the eight focuses most on breath?
Pranayama specifically deals with breathing techniques to control and refine prana (life energy).
12. Which of these is an example of a niyama?
Niyamas include practices like purity (cleanliness), contentment, discipline and self-study.
13. Which Yog is mainly about loving devotion to God or a personal deity?
Bhakti Yoga is the path of devotion and love toward God or a personal deity through prayer, singing and worship.
14. Which Yog emphasises knowledge and wisdom to realise the truth?
Jnana Yoga is the path of knowledge and discrimination, using study, reflection and wisdom to understand reality.
15. Which Yog teaches selfless action as a way to spiritual growth?
Karma Yoga is the practice of performing duties selflessly without attachment to results, as a spiritual discipline.
16. Which Yog is often called the "royal path" and includes the eight limbs?
Raja Yoga, described by Patanjali, is known as the royal path and outlines the eight-limbed method for whole-person practice.
17. What is the sound "Om" used for in Yog practice?
Om is a sacred syllable often chanted to calm and centre the mind and connect with a sense of the divine.
18. Who is a guru in the context of Yog?
A guru is a teacher or spiritual guide who instructs and supports students in their practice and understanding.
19. What does moksha mean in the study of Yog and Hindu teachings?
Moksha is the goal of spiritual liberation — freedom from samsara (the cycle of birth, death and rebirth).
20. In Yog, what is the atman?
Atman refers to the true inner self or soul, which yog practice aims to understand and realise.
21. What does the quality 'sattva' describe in yogic teaching?
Sattva is one of the three gunas (qualities) and represents balance, clarity and peacefulness in the mind.
22. What is the main goal of practising Yog for many people?
Yog aims to calm the mind and help a person realise their true nature, leading to peace and self-understanding.
23. Which practice will most help improve posture and concentration in school?
Asana strengthens and aligns the body and, when practised regularly, supports better posture and improved concentration.
24. Before starting Yog, what is the safest thing a child should do?
A trained teacher helps children learn safe techniques, prevents injuries and teaches correct breathing and posture.
25. Which of these is a common benefit of regular Yog practice for students?
Regular yoga practice often brings better focus, reduced stress and greater emotional calm, which helps students in school and daily life.