Prepare for NCERT Class 6 Physical Education Chapter 2 with MCQs and answers. Practise questions on Yoga preparation, breathing exercises, Sukshma Vyayama, Pavanamuktasana Kriya and Surya Namaskara.
Class 6 Physical Education MCQs with Answers.
Chapter 2: Preparing for Yogic Practices | MCQs
1. Under whose guidance should students learn yogic practices?
A. Their friends
B. Their teacher
C. Their neighbours
D. Their classmates
Answer: B. Their teacher
2. What does regular practice (sadhana) help develop?
A. Strength, flexibility and calmness
B. Laziness and tiredness
C. Fear and anxiety
D. Carelessness
Answer: A. Strength, flexibility and calmness
3. What should students do if a Yoga pose causes pain or discomfort?
A. Continue practising forcefully
B. Hold the pose for longer
C. Avoid pushing themselves into the pose
D. Ignore the discomfort
Answer: C. Avoid pushing themselves into the pose
4. Which practices help prepare the body before starting Āsanas and Prānāyāma?
A. Running and jumping only
B. Breathing practices, loosening joints and flexing the spine
C. Weightlifting and sprinting
D. Swimming and cycling
Answer: B. Breathing practices, loosening joints and flexing the spine
5. What should students do with their breathing while performing Āsanas?
A. Force deep breathing
B. Hold their breath
C. Breathe normally
D. Stop breathing
Answer: C. Breathe normally
6. Through which part should students always breathe while performing Āsanas?
A. Mouth
B. Nose
C. Both ears
D. Either hand
Answer: B. Nose
7. How should students behave while practising Yoga?
A. Be alert, attentive and watchful
B. Talk continuously
C. Ignore instructions
D. Practise carelessly
Answer: A. Be alert, attentive and watchful
8. What should students avoid wearing while performing Āsanas?
A. Comfortable clothes
B. Shoes and socks
C. Cotton clothes
D. Sports clothes
Answer: B. Shoes and socks
9. What should students do when they are feeling ill or sick?
A. Continue difficult exercises
B. Practise without informing anyone
C. Rest and consult their teacher
D. Increase the duration of practice
Answer: C. Rest and consult their teacher
10. What should girls do before practising Yoga during their menstrual period?
A. Avoid informing anyone
B. Inform or consult their teacher
C. Perform all practices forcefully
D. Skip all instructions
Answer: B. Inform or consult their teacher
11. Before learning Prānāyāma, what is necessary?
A. Improving the function of the lungs
B. Increasing running speed
C. Learning swimming
D. Practising jumping
Answer: A. Improving the function of the lungs
12. Which two breathing practices are introduced in this chapter?
A. Horse and Lion breathing
B. Rabbit and Dog breathing
C. Bird and Snake breathing
D. Elephant and Tiger breathing
Answer: B. Rabbit and Dog breathing
13. Rabbit breathing imitates the breathing pattern of which animal?
A. Dog
B. Cat
C. Rabbit
D. Horse
Answer: C. Rabbit
14. Rabbit breathing focuses on:
A. Deep, rhythmic breaths
B. Holding the breath for a long time
C. Very slow walking
D. Shallow breathing only
Answer: A. Deep, rhythmic breaths
15. Dog breathing involves:
A. Slow and deep breathing
B. Rapid and shallow breathing
C. Holding the breath
D. Breathing only through one nostril
Answer: B. Rapid and shallow breathing
16. Dog breathing can help to:
A. Release heat from the body and improve breath control
B. Increase distractions
C. Reduce joint movement
D. Stop breathing
Answer: A. Release heat from the body and improve breath control
17. Which is a benefit of breathing practices?
A. Reduced lung capacity
B. Improved respiratory efficiency
C. Increased stress
D. Reduced relaxation
Answer: B. Improved respiratory efficiency
18. According to the chapter, who should avoid the breathing practices mentioned?
A. People suffering from epilepsy
B. All beginners
C. All students
D. People who practise regularly
Answer: A. People suffering from epilepsy
19. In which posture does the Rabbit Breathing practice begin?
A. Padmāsana
B. Vajrāsana
C. Śavāsana
D. Tādāsana
Answer: B. Vajrāsana
20. During Rabbit Breathing, where should the hands be placed?
A. Behind the back
B. In front of the knees
C. Above the head
D. On the shoulders
Answer: B. In front of the knees
21. During Rabbit Breathing, what should the elbows touch?
A. The shoulders
B. The knees
C. The feet
D. The floor behind the body
Answer: B. The knees
22. During Rabbit Breathing, how much should the tongue be extended?
A. Completely
B. Halfway
C. Not at all
D. Only the tip should touch the nose
Answer: B. Halfway
23. How many rounds of Rabbit Breathing are mentioned?
A. 5 to 10 rounds
B. 10 to 30 rounds
C. 30 to 50 rounds
D. 50 to 60 rounds
Answer: B. 10 to 30 rounds
24. After Rabbit Breathing, students should slowly return to:
A. Vajrāsana
B. Padmāsana
C. Tādāsana
D. Śavāsana
Answer: A. Vajrāsana
25. In which posture should students relax after Rabbit Breathing?
A. Śithila Daṇḍāsana
B. Padmāsana
C. Vīrāsana
D. Tādāsana
Answer: A. Śithila Daṇḍāsana
26. During Dog Breathing, where should the palms be placed?
A. On the head
B. By the side of the knees
C. Behind the back
D. On the feet
Answer: B. By the side of the knees
27. During Dog Breathing, in which direction should the fingers point?
A. Forward
B. Sideward
C. Backward
D. Upward
Answer: C. Backward
28. During Dog Breathing, how should the tongue be stretched?
A. Halfway
B. Completely
C. Not at all
D. Towards the cheek
Answer: B. Completely
29. How many rounds can beginners initially practise in Dog Breathing?
A. 1 to 5 rounds
B. 10 to 20 rounds
C. 30 to 40 rounds
D. 40 to 50 rounds
Answer: B. 10 to 20 rounds
30. Beginners can gradually increase Dog Breathing to how many rounds?
A. 25
B. 30
C. 40
D. 50
Answer: D. 50
31. What does the Sanskrit word “Sūkshma” mean?
A. Strong
B. Subtle or micro
C. Fast
D. Heavy
Answer: B. Subtle or micro
32. What does “Vyāyāma” mean?
A. Exercise or movement
B. Meditation
C. Sleep
D. Food
Answer: A. Exercise or movement
33. What is the main purpose of Sūkshma Vyāyāma?
A. To loosen joints and improve flexibility
B. To increase body weight
C. To develop only running speed
D. To avoid body movements
Answer: A. To loosen joints and improve flexibility
34. Which of the following is a benefit of Sūkshma Vyāyāma?
A. Reduced joint mobility
B. Improved circulation and joint mobility
C. Increased muscular tension
D. Reduced blood flow
Answer: B. Improved circulation and joint mobility
35. Sūkshma Vyāyāma movements are synchronised with:
A. Music
B. Breathing
C. Running
D. Jumping
Answer: B. Breathing
36. Sūkshma Vyāyāma can be performed in which positions?
A. Sitting or standing
B. Swimming only
C. Running only
D. Jumping only
Answer: A. Sitting or standing
37. Which of the following is included in Sūkshma Vyāyāma?
A. Neck exercises
B. Weightlifting
C. Long-distance running
D. High jumping
Answer: A. Neck exercises
38. What is the Sanskrit name given to neck movements?
A. Greevasanchālana
B. Pavanamuktāsana
C. Sūrya Namaskāra
D. Śavāsana
Answer: A. Greevasanchālana
39. During the upward neck movement, what should students do while inhaling?
A. Bend the neck backward
B. Bend the neck downward
C. Turn the head left
D. Rotate the shoulders
Answer: A. Bend the neck backward
40. During the downward neck movement, what should students do while exhaling?
A. Bend the neck backward
B. Bend the neck downward so that the chin touches the chest
C. Raise both arms
D. Turn the head upward
Answer: B. Bend the neck downward so that the chin touches the chest
41. How many rounds should be completed for each neck exercise?
A. Two
B. Three
C. Five
D. Ten
Answer: C. Five
42. Neck movement practice should be avoided in case of:
A. A neck injury
B. Normal breathing
C. Mild tiredness after walking
D. Regular Yoga practice
Answer: A. A neck injury
43. What is Śithalīkarana Vyāyāma also known as?
A. Dynamic practices
B. Meditation practices
C. Sleeping practices
D. Concentration practices
Answer: A. Dynamic practices
44. What is the purpose of Śithalīkarana Vyāyāma?
A. To prepare the body for more intense Yoga practices
B. To stop all body movements
C. To increase muscular tension
D. To avoid warming up
Answer: A. To prepare the body for more intense Yoga practices
45. Which of the following is an example of a dynamic practice?
A. Jogging in place
B. Sleeping
C. Reading a book
D. Sitting silently
Answer: A. Jogging in place
46. Which kriya is practised in this grade to keep the spine healthy?
A. Pavanamuktāsana Kriya
B. Padmāsana Kriya
C. Dhārana Kriya
D. Pratyāhāra Kriya
Answer: A. Pavanamuktāsana Kriya
47. What are the two types of Pavanamuktāsana Kriya described in the chapter?
A. Standing and sitting
B. Single-leg and both-leg movements
C. Forward and backward running
D. Left-hand and right-hand movements
Answer: B. Single-leg and both-leg movements
48. How many powerful Yoga poses are included in Sūrya Namaskāra?
A. 8
B. 10
C. 12
D. 14
Answer: C. 12
49. When is Sūrya Namaskāra traditionally practised?
A. In the morning
B. At midnight
C. Only in the afternoon
D. Late at night
Answer: A. In the morning
50. Which of the following is a benefit of Sūrya Namaskāra?
A. Reduced flexibility
B. Strengthened muscles and improved flexibility
C. Reduced cardiovascular health
D. Increased stress and anxiety
Answer: B. Strengthened muscles and improved flexibility
