IKS Quiz 3 (VC31161) PDF

100 MCQs of IKS IKS Quiz 3 (VC31161) 1. Which of the following is considered the founda onal text of yoga? A) Bhagavad Gita B) Yoga Sutras of Patanjali C) Upanishads D) Ramayana Answer: B) Yoga Sutras of Patanjali 2. Asana refers to:...

100 MCQs of IKS IKS Quiz 3 (VC31161) 1. Which of the following is considered the founda onal text of yoga? A) Bhagavad Gita B) Yoga Sutras of Patanjali C) Upanishads D) Ramayana Answer: B) Yoga Sutras of Patanjali 2. Asana refers to: A) Breath control B) Medita on posture C) Physical posture D) Concentra on Answer: C) Physical posture 3. Pranayama primarily focuses on: A) Physical exercises B) Breath control C) Concentra on techniques D) Medita on techniques Answer: B) Breath control 4. The term "Yamas" in yoga refers to: A) Postures B) Breath techniques C) Ethical disciplines D) Medita on prac ces Answer: C) Ethical disciplines 5. Which of the following is a limb of Ashtanga Yoga? A) Pratyahara B) Pranayama C) Bhak D) Karma Answer: B) Pranayama 1 6. Dhyana in yoga refers to: A) Physical exercises B) Breath control C) Concentra on D) Medita on Answer: D) Medita on 7. Which of the following is not one of the eight limbs of yoga according to Patanjali? A) Yama B) Niyama C) Dhyana D) Tantra Answer: D) Tantra 8. The Sanskrit term "Samadhi" in yoga refers to: A) Deep concentra on B) Physical flexibility C) Breath control D) A state of complete absorp on Answer: D) A state of complete absorp on 9. Which of the following is a common goal of prac cing yoga? A) Weightli ing B) Stress reduc on C) Speed running D) Compe ve ea ng Answer: B) Stress reduc on 10. Hatha Yoga primarily focuses on: A) Physical postures and breath control B) Medita on and concentra on C) Ethical disciplines D) Philosophical study Answer: A) Physical postures and breath control 11. What does "Panch Mahabhuta" refer to in Hindu philosophy? A) Five sacred rivers B) Five great mountains 2  C) Five fundamental elements D) Five stages of enlightenment Answer: C) Five fundamental elements 12. Which of the following is not one of the Panch Mahabhuta? A) Agni (Fire) B) Vayu (Air) C) Prithvi (Earth) D) Amrita (Nectar) Answer: D) Amrita (Nectar) 13. The Mahabhutas are central to which ancient Indian system of medicine? A) Yoga B) Ayurveda C) Siddha D) Unani Answer: B) Ayurveda 14. Which Mahabhuta is associated with the quality of solidity or stability? A) Agni (Fire) B) Akasha (Ether) C) Vayu (Air) D) Prithvi (Earth) Answer: D) Prithvi (Earth) 15. The element of water in Panch Mahabhuta is represented by: A) Apas B) Tejas C) Vayu D) Prithvi Answer: A) Apas 16. Which Mahabhuta is associated with the quality of movement or mo on? A) Prithvi (Earth) B) Akasha (Ether) C) Vayu (Air) D) Agni (Fire) Answer: C) Vayu (Air) 3 17. The Mahabhuta of Akasha is o en translated as: A) Air B) Fire C) Space or Ether D) Water Answer: C) Space or Ether 18. According to Hindu cosmology, all physical ma er is composed of combina ons of: A) Atman B) Karma C) Prana D) Panch Mahabhuta Answer: D) Panch Mahabhuta 19. Which Mahabhuta is associated with the quality of heat or energy? A) Akasha (Ether) B) Vayu (Air) C) Agni (Fire) D) Apas (Water) Answer: C) Agni (Fire) 20. The concept of Panch Mahabhuta is closely related to which Hindu deity? A) Vishnu B) Shiva C) Brahma D) Durga Answer: B) Shiva 21. In dualis c philosophy, the mind and body are o en viewed as: A) Separate en es B) Interchangeable components C) Indis nguishable aspects D) Illusions Answer: A) Separate en es 4 22. Which philosophical tradi on emphasizes the unity of the mind and body? A) Idealism B) Materialism C) Dualism D) Holism Answer: D) Holism 23. According to Cartesian dualism, the mind is: A) Iden cal to the body B) A product of brain ac vity C) Non-physical and dis nct from the body D) Merely an illusion Answer: C) Non-physical and dis nct from the body 24. The concept of psychosoma c health suggests: A) Mental health is irrelevant to physical health B) Physical health is unrelated to mental well-being C) The mind and body are interconnected in health and illness D) Physical and mental health are completely independent Answer: C) The mind and body are interconnected in health and illness 25. Which branch of psychology focuses on how mental processes influence physical health? A) Cogni ve psychology B) Behavioral psychology C) Psychosoma c medicine D) Developmental psychology Answer: C) Psychosoma c medicine 26. According to the biopsychosocial model, health and illness are influenced by: A) Biological, psychological, and social factors B) Biological and psychological factors only C) Social and environmental factors only D) Gene c factors alone Answer: A) Biological, psychological, and social factors 27. The concept of "embodied cogni on" suggests that: A) Mental processes are not influenced by bodily sensa ons 5  B) Bodily experiences play a role in shaping cogni ve processes C) Cogni ve processes occur independently of the body D) Consciousness is solely a product of brain ac vity Answer: B) Bodily experiences play a role in shaping cogni ve processes 28. The mind-body problem addresses the ques on of: A) How the mind and body interact B) Whether the mind and body are separate en es C) The nature of consciousness D) All of the above Answer: D) All of the above 29. Which ancient philosophical tradi on emphasizes the importance of mental discipline in achieving physical health? A) Confucianism B) Stoicism C) Taoism D) Yoga Answer: D) Yoga 30. Which modern scien fic discipline studies the interac on between the nervous system and behavior? A) Neurology B) Psychiatry C) Neuroscience D) Psychopharmacology Answer: C) Neuroscience 31. What is the World Health Organiza on's (WHO) defini on of health? A) Absence of disease B) Physical fitness C) Complete physical, mental, and social well-being D) Ability to perform daily tasks Answer: C) Complete physical, mental, and social well-being 32. Which of the following is considered a determinant of health according to the WHO? A) Income level B) Gender 6  C) Access to healthcare D) All of the above Answer: D) All of the above 33. Mental well-being encompasses: A) Absence of mental illness B) Emo onal resilience C) Posi ve rela onships D) All of the above Answer: D) All of the above 34. According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which of the following needs must be met before addressing higher-level needs like self-actualiza on? A) Physiological needs B) Safety needs C) Love and belongingness needs D) Esteem needs Answer: A) Physiological needs 35. Which of the following is NOT a dimension of well-being according to the PERMA model proposed by Mar n Seligman? A) Pleasure B) Engagement C) Rela onships D) Morality Answer: D) Morality 36. Physical ac vity contributes to health and well-being by: A) Improving cardiovascular health B) Reducing the risk of chronic diseases C) Enhancing mood and reducing stress D) All of the above Answer: D) All of the above 37. Social support has been linked to be er health outcomes, including: A) Lower mortality rates B) Improved mental health 7  C) Faster recovery from illness D) All of the above Answer: D) All of the above 38. What is the term for the ability to adapt and cope with stress and adversity? A) Resilience B) Endurance C) Tenacity D) Perseverance Answer: A) Resilience 39. Which of the following factors is NOT typically associated with subjec ve well-being? A) Income level B) Social rela onships C) Physical health D) Geographic loca on Answer: D) Geographic loca on 40. The concept of "health equity" refers to: A) Equal access to healthcare services B) Everyone having the same health outcomes C) Fair distribu on of health determinants D) All of the above Answer: C) Fair distribu on of health determinants 41. Triguna theory in Hindu philosophy describes the fundamental quali es of nature as: A) Sa va, Rajas, and Tamas B) Karma, Dharma, and Moksha C) Bhak , Jnana, and Karma D) Atman, Brahman, and Maya Answer: A) Sa va, Rajas, and Tamas 42. Sa va guna is associated with quali es such as: A) Restlessness and agita on B) Illumina on and harmony C) Laziness and iner a D) Passion and desire Answer: B) Illumina on and harmony 8 43. Rajas guna is characterized by: A) S llness and tranquility B) Ac vity and dynamism C) Ignorance and darkness D) Contentment and sa sfac on Answer: B) Ac vity and dynamism 44. Tamas guna is linked to: A) Clarity and purity B) A achment and desire C) Iner a and lethargy D) Compassion and empathy Answer: C) Iner a and lethargy 45. According to Triguna theory, an individual's personality is determined by: A) Gene cs only B) Environment only C) Interplay of Sa va, Rajas, and Tamas D) Karma from past lives Answer: C) Interplay of Sa va, Rajas, and Tamas 46. A person dominated by Sa va guna is likely to exhibit traits such as: A) Restlessness and impulsivity B) Passivity and lethargy C) Calmness and wisdom D) Aggression and ambi on Answer: C) Calmness and wisdom 47. Individuals with a predominance of Rajas guna may display characteris cs such as: A) Stability and balance B) Passion and ambi on C) Serenity and tranquility D) Detachment and renuncia on Answer: B) Passion and ambi on 48. Tamas guna is o en associated with: A) Crea vity and innova on B) Laziness and procras na on 9  C) Courage and determina on D) Compassion and empathy Answer: B) Laziness and procras na on 49. Which guna is considered conducive to spiritual growth and enlightenment? A) Sa va B) Rajas C) Tamas D) None of the above Answer: A) Sa va 50. The prac ce of yoga and medita on is o en aimed at: A) Increasing Tamas guna B) Balancing Sa va, Rajas, and Tamas C) Enhancing Rajas guna D) Reducing Sa va guna Answer: B) Balancing Sa va, Rajas, and Tamas 51. What is a recommended dura on for daily physical ac vity according to health guidelines? A) 30 minutes B) 1 hour C) 15 minutes D) 2 hours Answer: A) 30 minutes 52. Which of the following is a benefit of regular exercise? A) Increased risk of chronic diseases B) Reduced stress levels C) Weakened immune system D) Decreased energy levels Answer: B) Reduced stress levels 53. Adequate hydra on is important for: A) Diges on B) Temperature regula on C) Cogni ve func on D) All of the above 10  Answer: D) All of the above 54. How many hours of sleep per night are recommended for adults for op mal health? A) 4-5 hours B) 6-7 hours C) 8-9 hours D) 10-11 hours Answer: C) 8-9 hours 55. Which meal is o en considered the most important for sustaining energy throughout the day? A) Breakfast B) Lunch C) Dinner D) Snack Answer: A) Breakfast 56. Including a variety of fruits and vegetables in your diet is important because they are rich in: A) Saturated fats B) Added sugars C) Fiber, vitamins, and minerals D) Sodium Answer: C) Fiber, vitamins, and minerals 57. Proper hand hygiene, such as washing hands with soap and water, is essen al for: A) Preven ng allergies B) Preven ng dehydra on C) Preven ng the spread of infec ous diseases D) Improving sleep quality Answer: C) Preven ng the spread of infec ous diseases 58. Which of the following is a recommended prac ce for managing stress and promo ng mental well-being? A) Avoiding social interac ons B) Engaging in hobbies and leisure ac vi es C) Overworking without breaks D) Ignoring emo ons 11  Answer: B) Engaging in hobbies and leisure ac vi es 59. Limi ng consump on of processed foods and sugary beverages can help reduce the risk of: A) Heart disease B) Diabetes C) Obesity D) All of the above Answer: D) All of the above 60. How o en should you schedule regular check-ups with your healthcare provider for preven ve care? A) Once a year B) Every 5 years C) Every 10 years D) Only when you feel sick Answer: A) Once a year 61. According to Ayurveda, the human body is governed by three fundamental energies called: A) Vata, Kapha, and Pi a B) Sa va, Rajas, and Tamas C) Agni, Prithvi, and Akasha D) Shiva, Vishnu, and Brahma Answer: A) Vata, Kapha, and Pi a 62. Vata dosha is primarily composed of which elements? A) Earth and Water B) Fire and Air C) Air and Ether D) Fire and Water Answer: C) Air and Ether 63. Pi a dosha is associated with which quali es? A) Cold, heavy, and oily B) Light, hot, and moist C) Dry, rough, and subtle D) Slow, dull, and stable 12  Answer: B) Light, hot, and moist 64. Kapha dosha is made up of which elements? A) Fire and Air B) Air and Ether C) Water and Earth D) Fire and Water Answer: C) Water and Earth 65. Vata dosha governs func ons related to: A) Diges on and metabolism B) Movement and communica on C) Stability and structure D) Cooling and lubrica on Answer: B) Movement and communica on 66. Pi a dosha is responsible for regula ng: A) Growth and development B) Diges on and metabolism C) Movement and circula on D) Lubrica on and stability Answer: B) Diges on and metabolism 67. Kapha dosha is associated with quali es such as: A) Lightness and mobility B) Heat and transforma on C) Coldness and stability D) Dryness and roughness Answer: C) Coldness and stability 68. Which dosha tends to be aggravated by excessive consump on of spicy, oily, and fried foods? A) Vata B) Pi a C) Kapha D) Tridoshic Answer: B) Pi a 13 69. An imbalance in Vata dosha may manifest as: A) Inflamma on and irrita on B) Fa gue and lethargy C) Anxiety and insomnia D) Conges on and heaviness Answer: C) Anxiety and insomnia 70. Ayurvedic treatments o en aim to restore balance among the doshas through: A) Diet and lifestyle modifica ons B) Surgical interven ons C) Psychological counseling D) Herbal remedies only Answer: A) Diet and lifestyle modifica ons 71. Which of the following doshas is associated with the elements of air and ether? A) Vata B) Pi a C) Kapha D) Sa va Answer: A) Vata 72. Which dosha is responsible for maintaining metabolic processes and diges on in the body? A) Vata B) Pi a C) Kapha D) Prana Answer: B) Pi a 73. Which dosha is composed of the elements of fire and water? A) Vata B) Pi a C) Kapha D) Tridosha Answer: B) Pi a 74. Which dosha governs bodily movement, including muscle contrac ons and nerve impulses? 14  A) Vata B) Pi a C) Kapha D) Tridosha Answer: A) Vata 75. Which dosha is associated with stability, structure, and lubrica on in the body? A) Vata B) Pi a C) Kapha D) Prana Answer: C) Kapha 76. Imbalance in which dosha is o en characterized by symptoms like anxiety, restlessness, and insomnia? A) Vata B) Pi a C) Kapha D) Tridosha Answer: A) Vata 77. Which dosha is aggravated by excessive consump on of hot, spicy, and oily foods? A) Vata B) Pi a C) Kapha D) Tridosha Answer: B) Pi a 78. Which dosha is typically dominant during the spring season? A) Vata B) Pi a C) Kapha D) Tridosha Answer: C) Kapha 79. The concept of Tridosha suggests that: A) Every individual has a unique combina on of doshas. B) There are only three doshas that govern the body. 15  C) Ayurvedic treatments focus solely on balancing Vata dosha. D) Dosha imbalances have no impact on health. Answer: A) Every individual has a unique combina on of doshas. 80. Which dosha is associated with quali es like warmth, intensity, and sharpness? A) Vata B) Pi a C) Kapha D) Tridosha Answer: B) Pi a 81. Ayurveda is a tradi onal system of medicine that originated in which country? A) China B) India C) Egypt D) Greece Answer: B) India 82. The term "Ayurveda" is derived from which language? A) La n B) Greek C) Sanskrit D) Arabic Answer: C) Sanskrit 83. According to Ayurveda, the human body is composed of how many primary elements? A) 2 B) 3 C) 4 D) 5 Answer: D) 5 84. Which of the following doshas is associated with the elements of air and ether? A) Vata B) Pi a C) Kapha D) Prana Answer: A) Vata 16 85. Ayurvedic medicine focuses on trea ng the root cause of illness rather than just the symptoms. This approach is known as: A) Pallia ve care B) Symptoma c relief C) Holis c healing D) Allopathic treatment Answer: C) Holis c healing 86. The primary goal of Ayurveda is to achieve a state of balance and harmony within the body, mind, and spirit, known as: A) Homeostasis B) Nirvana C) Prakri D) Dosha Answer: A) Homeostasis 87. Ayurveda emphasizes the importance of diet and lifestyle factors in maintaining health. What is the term for this aspect of Ayurvedic prac ce? A) Marma B) Prana C) Dinacharya D) Panchakarma Answer: C) Dinacharya 88. The concept of "Prakri " in Ayurveda refers to: A) Life force energy B) Individual cons tu on C) Toxic accumula on D) Mind-body connec on Answer: B) Individual cons tu on 89. Ayurvedic treatments o en involve the use of medicinal herbs and prepara ons known as: A) Mantras B) Mudras C) Panchakarma D) Rasayanas Answer: D) Rasayanas 17 90. The ancient Ayurvedic text that serves as a founda onal source of knowledge in Ayurveda is called: A) Yoga Sutras B) Bhagavad Gita C) Charaka Samhita D) Sushruta Samhita Answer: C) Charaka Samhita 91. Which of the following is considered a primary source of Indian Knowledge System? A) Vedas B) Internet C) Modern textbooks D) Magazines Answer: a) Vedas 92. The ancient Indian text 'Mahabharata' is classified under which category? A) Smri B) Shru C) Upanishads D) Aranyakas Answer: a) Smri 93. Which of the following is a key focus of the Upanishads? A) Rituals B) Philosophy and metaphysics C) Law and order D) Astronomy Answer: b) Philosophy and metaphysics 94. Who is considered the author of the ancient Indian trea se 'Arthashastra'? A) Valmiki B) Vyasa C) Kau lya (Chanakya) D) Patanjali Answer: c) Kau lya (Chanakya) 95. Which ancient Indian text is a collec on of hymns dedicated to various dei es? A) Ramayana B) Rigveda C) Mahabharata D) Arthashastra Answer: b) Rigveda 96. The 'Charaka Samhita' and 'Sushruta Samhita' are important texts in which field? A) Astronomy B) Medicine C) Mathema cs 18  D) Music Answer: b) Medicine 97. Which of the following texts is known for its discussion on Yoga and its prac ces? A) Manusmri B) Yoga Sutras of Patanjali C) Bhagavad Gita D) Tai riya Upanishad Answer: b) Yoga Sutras of Patanjali 98. The ancient Indian concept of zero and the decimal system is a ributed to which text? A) Mahabharata B) Aryabha ya C) Manusmri D) Rigveda Answer: b) Aryabha ya 99. 'Natya Shastra' by Bharata Muni is an ancient trea se on which subject? A) Architecture B) Dance and drama C) Poli cs D) Astronomy Answer: b) Dance and drama 100. The 'Bhagavad Gita' is a part of which larger epic? A) Ramayana B) Mahabharata C) Upanishads D) Arthashastra Answer: b) Mahabharata 19