Q.4. A. Read the following passage and do the given activities : [10 Marks]
A1. List the benefits of Yoga (02)
i. _____________________ ii. _____________________
iii. _____________________ iv. _____________________
i. develop mental facility. ii. Spiritual facility
iii. Physical facility iv. Emotional facility
We give undue importance to our health and the treatment of diseases. A large number of
medicines treat only the symptoms of the disease, and not the root cause. In fact, the cause of many chronic ailments is still being researched. It is here that Yoga therapy comes to our assistance. Yoga emphasizes treatment of the root cause of an ailment. It works in a slow, subtle and miraculous manner.
Modern medicine can claim to save a life at a critical stage, but, for complete recovery and regaining of normal health, one must believe in the efficiency of Yoga therapy.
The Yogic way of life includes a code of ethics, regulations, discipline, combined with prayer
and meditation. Even a discussion of these subjects helps one relieve mental tensions and change attitudes. Simple Asana has helped to stretch and relax the whole body and release tensions. The sincere practice of Yoga postures is beneficial, for the mind and body.
The continued practice of Yoga has a profound effect on the inner dimensions of life. Yoga
aims at developing the mental, physical, spiritual and emotional facilities. Other forms of physical exercises, like aerobics, assure only physical well-being. They have little to do with the development of the soul and mind.
A2. Complete the following statement according to the passage : (02)
i. One must believe in the _______________________
ii. Aerobics assure only _________________________
Ans : i. One must believe in the efficiency of Yoga therapy.
ii. Aerobics assure only physical well-being.
A3. Fill up the word formation chart : (02)
Noun Verb Adjective
development _______________ ________________
_____________ believe ________________
development , develope , developing
__belief, believe _ believable
A4. Do as Directed:-
i. Yoga emphasizes treatment of the root cause of an ailment.
Frame ‘Wh-‘ Question to get the underlined part as an answer) (01)
Ans : i) What does yoga emphasize?
ii. We give undue importance to our health.
(Begin with Undue importance ……………………) (01)
Ans : ii) Undue importance is given to our health by us.
A5. Do you believe Yoga Asanas are better than physical exercises? Justify your answer. (02)
Ans : I do believe Yoga Asanas are better than physical exercises. Yoga Asanas helps in developing the body as well as mind. It helps in mental and emotional trauma. Physical exercises works on physical wellness.
Summary Writing
Q4. B. Write a short summary of the passage given in Q.No.4.A. and suggest a suitable
Importance of Yoga or What is Yoga?
Too much importance is given to health and disease. A number of medicines works on symptoms only. But the Yoga focuses on the root cause of the disease. The Yoga aims at complete recovery and normalcy. Simple discussion of the Yogic way of life gives the relief from mental tensions. The practice of Yoga strengthen body, mind , heart and soul. Other forms of exercise assure only physical wellness.
