Worksheet Solutions: Yoga

Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What is the main benefit of Yoga?

a)  Making us sleepy
b)  Developing a healthy body and mind 
c)  Learning how to dance
d) Running faster

Ans: b) Developing a healthy body and mind

2. Which of the following is a healthy habit?

a) Eating junk food every day
b) Exercising regularly 
c)  Sleeping very late
d)  Watching TV for hours

Ans: b) Exercising regularly

3. What does Ahimsa mean?

a)  Fighting with others
b)  Being kind and not hurting anyone 
c) Eating unhealthy food
d)  Playing video games

Ans: b) Being kind and not hurting anyone

4. What lesson do we learn from the story of Siddhartha?

a)  To be kind and help animals 
b) To shoot birds for fun
c) To fight with our siblings
d) To run away from problems

Ans: a) To be kind and help animals

5. What is the meaning of Shaucha?

a) Keeping our body, mind, and surroundings clean 
b) Sleeping all day
c) Watching TV while eating
d) Ignoring hygiene

Ans: a) Keeping our body, mind, and surroundings clean

Fill in the Blanks

(a) Yoga helps us develop a _______ body and a ________ mind.

Ans: Yoga helps us develop a healthy body and a calm mind.
(b) ________ teaches us to be kind to people, animals, and nature.

Ans: Ahimsa teaches us to be kind to people, animals, and nature.
(c) __________ means keeping our body, mind, and surroundings clean.

Ans: Shaucha means keeping our body, mind, and surroundings clean.
(d) Prince ___________ saved an injured swan and took care of it.

Ans: Prince Siddhartha saved an injured swan and took care of it.
(e) We must wash our _________ before and after eating food.

Ans: We must wash our hands before and after eating food.

True or False

(a) Yoga helps in improving both physical and mental health. 

Ans: True
(b) Eating junk food every day is good for our health. 

Ans: False

Eating junk food every day can make us feel tired and unhealthy. It's important to eat healthy foods like fruits, vegetables, and grains to stay strong and feel good.

(c) We should not show kindness to animals. 

Ans: False

We should always show kindness to animals. Animals need our care and love, just like people do. Helping animals and being gentle with them makes the world a better place!

(d) Shaucha is one of the Niyamas, which means cleanliness. 

Ans: True
(e) Being kind to others makes everyone happy. 

Ans: True

Short-Answer Questions

(a) What are some good habits that keep us healthy?
Ans: Eating healthy food, exercising, practicing cleanliness, and sleeping on time keep us healthy.

(b) Why is Ahimsa important?
Ans: Ahimsa teaches us to be kind, not to hurt anyone, and to respect all living beings.

(c) What mistake did Asha make in the story of "Laddoos in the Fair"?
Ans: Asha ate a laddoo without washing her hands, which made her sick.

(d) How can we practice Shaucha in our daily life?
Ans: By keeping our body clean, washing hands, brushing teeth, and keeping our surroundings neat.

(e) Why did Prince Siddhartha save the swan?
Ans: He was kind and believed in helping animals instead of harming them.

Think and Answer

Ques: Imagine you are Siddhartha, the kind prince. How would you show kindness to animals, birds, and plants in your everyday life?
Ans: I would take care of any injured animals I find and plant more trees to help the environment. I would also avoid harming any living creature and encourage others to be kind too!