State PCS PYQPrelims 2019

UPPCS · Question 14

With reference to Hatha Yoga, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Hatha Yoga was practised by the Nathpanthis. 2. The Hatha Yoga technique was also adopted by the Sufis. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

  1. 1 only
  2. 2 only
  3. Both 1 and 2
  4. Neither 1 nor 2
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Answer: (C) Both 1 and 2

Explanation

Hatha Yoga was practised by the Nathpanthis (Gorakhnath), and Sufis (e.g. in Amrit Kund translations, Shattari order) also adopted its breathing techniques. Both statements are correct.