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YOGA
(Two hours)
The time given at the head of this Paper is the time allowed for writing the answers.
Attempt all questions from Section I and two questions each from
Sections II, III and IV.
The intended marks for questions or parts of questions are given in brackets [ ].
(b) __________ is a condition in which objects which are at far distance appear [1]
blurred.
(c) The urine is intermittently emptied from the urinary bladder to the outside of [1]
body through the __________.
(d) Each kidney contains over one million tiny blood processing units called [1]
____________.
(f) The mitral valve is also known as the __________ valve. [1]
(g) The only vein that carries oxygenated blood is ____________ vein. [1]
(h) __________ hormone increases reabsorption of water from the kidney tubules. [1]
Question 2
State whether the following statements are true or false:
(a) Phagocytosis is a function of platelets. [1]
(b) The inner portion of the spinal cord consists of gray matter. [1]
(c) Red blood cells are responsible for blood clotting. [1]
(d) The main function of cerebrum is to maintain balance of the body and [1]
coordinate muscular activity.
(e) Practice of Shirshasana improves blood circulation particularly the movement [1]
of blood along the veins.
(f) In human eyes the yellow spot is the area of no vision and the blind spot is the [1]
area of best vision.
(g) The diencephalon in the brain is made up of pons and medulla oblongata. [1]
(h) Kidneys are the primary excretory organs that eliminate nitrogenous waste [1]
chiefly urea from the blood.
Question 3
Choose the correct answer from the options given in the brackets:
(a) The asana that is the most calming for the nerves is _________. (Urdhwa [1]
Dhanurasana, Sarvangasana, Marichyasana III)
(b) _________ carry / carries waste from the kidney to the bladder. (Urethra, [1]
Ureters, Renal pelvis)
(c) The __________ is a portion of the nephron between the loop of Henle and the [1]
collecting duct. (Bowman’s Capsule, Distal convoluted tubule, Proximal
convoluted tubule)
(d) The systolic value of blood pressure in normal healthy human [1]
is____________. (140-190mm, 100-140mm, 100-200mm)
(e) ____________ carries impulses from one hemisphere of the cerebellum to the [1]
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(f) The protective layer covering the heart is known as ___________. (Pleura, [1]
Pericardium, Piamater)
(g) When the lens of the eye turns opaque it causes a condition called [1]
___________. (Night blindness, Colour blindness, Cataract)
(h) Glucagon is a hormone produced by the __________ cells. (Alpha, Delta, [1]
Beta)
Question 4
Match the items in the two columns given below:
(a) Hind Brain (i) Vein [1]
Question 5
Select the odd one out:
(a) Night-blindness, Astigmatism, Hyperopia, Deafness. [1]
Question 6
With respect to Ved Vyasa answer the following questions:
(a) Write notes on the following works of Ved Vyasa: [8]
(b) What was his relationship with the following people: [2]
(i) Satyavati
Question 7
With respect to Narsi Mehta answer the following questions:
(a) Write about any three miracles that happened during Narsi’s life that prove his [6]
greatness to us.
(b) Write notes on Narsi’s composition “Vaishnav Jan To Tene Kahiye je…” [2]
(c) Narsi’s life teaches us the importance of having faith in the existence of God. [2]
How important is faith to you? Why?
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Question 8
With respect to Yajnavalkya write about the following:
(a) His relationship with Vaisampayana and the Krishna Yajurveda. [4]
(c) His relationship with Surya Bhagwan and the Shukla Yajurveda. [2]
(d) His relationship with Gargi and the Yoga Yajnavalkya Samhiti [2]
Question 9
Explain the following terms with reference to Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras. [10]
(a) Vairagya
(c) Avidya
(e) Swadhyaya
Question 10
(a) What is the meaning of Antarayas or Chitta Vikshepas? [1]
(b) State the names of all the Antarayas as per Sage Patanjali’s Sutra 1.30. [3]
Question 11
(a) In the third pada of sage Patanjali’s Yoga Sutra he mentions Samyama. [5]
Explain Samyama.
What are the three aspects that constitute Samyama?
(c) Explain the term Ishwar Pranidhan as explained to us in Patanjali Yoga Sutras. [2]
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Question 12
(b) (i) Who is the founder of the Purva Mimamsa and School of Philosophy? [2]
Question 13
(a) Write Sage Patanjali Yoga Sutra 2.3 in Sanskrit and explain it word by word. [5]
(b) Write the Yoga Sutra of Sage Patanjali which gives us the definition of Yoga. [5]
Write this sutra in Sanskrit with its sutra number and explain it word by word.
Question 14
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