Pranaayam

17 Grade 5 Religious Education (HRE) questions on Pranaayam, with worked marking schemes. 17 questions are available on this topic in full.

1. Question 1

   1 mark

   Ravi feels worried before an exam. Which practice would BEST help him calm down?

   A. Running around the field

   B. Doing slow pranaayam breathing

   C. Shouting loudly

   D. Eating many sweets

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2. Question 2

   1 mark

   Which of the following is the BEST time to practise pranaayam?

   A. Early in the morning on an empty stomach

   B. Just after a heavy meal

   C. While watching a noisy film

   D. While running fast

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3. Question 3

   1 mark

   Pranaayam is usually practised together with

   A. playing games

   B. loud music

   C. running races

   D. yoga and meditation

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4. Question 4

   1 mark

   One MAIN benefit of practising pranaayam is that it helps a person to

   A. forget everything

   B. become angry quickly

   C. feel tired all day

   D. relax and calm the mind

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5. Question 5

   1 mark

   Breathing out slowly during pranaayam is called

   A. sneezing

   B. exhaling

   C. inhaling

   D. holding

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6. Question 6

   1 mark

   The word 'prana' in pranaayam refers to the

   A. life force or breath

   B. school bell

   C. evening meal

   D. morning walk

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7. Question 7

   1 mark

   Regular practice of pranaayam is good for the body because it improves

   A. the number of friends

   B. the marks in games

   C. the flow of air to the lungs

   D. the size of the house

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8. Question 8

   6 marks

   Describe three steps a learner should follow when practising pranaayam.

   (6 marks)

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   2 marks each for any three, described in order: find a quiet, clean place and sit comfortably with the back straight; close the eyes and relax the body; breathe in slowly through the nose (inhale); hold the breath gently for a moment; breathe out slowly (exhale); repeat calmly several times. (Max 6 marks)

9. Question 9

   1 mark

   Pranaayam helps a learner in class mainly by improving

   A. the ability to shout

   B. concentration and focus

   C. the speed of eating

   D. the height of the child

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10. Question 10

    4 marks

    Explain two ways pranaayam can help a Grade 5 learner in daily school life.

    (4 marks)

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    2 marks each for any two, explained: helps stay calm before/during exams; improves concentration in class; reduces anger and stress so relationships improve; gives energy and alertness for learning; helps manage fear or worry. (Max 4 marks)

11. Question 11

    1 mark

    Before starting pranaayam, it is BEST to sit in a place that is

    A. quiet and clean

    B. noisy and crowded

    C. dark and dirty

    D. cold and wet

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12. Question 12

    1 mark

    The BEST posture for practising pranaayam is sitting with the back

    A. straight and comfortable

    B. lying flat asleep

    C. bent forward

    D. leaning on one side

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13. Question 13

    1 mark

    During pranaayam, a person breathes in slowly. Breathing in is also called

    A. coughing

    B. yawning

    C. shouting

    D. inhaling

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14. Question 14

    2 marks

    State two conditions that make a good environment for practising pranaayam.

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15. Question 15

    1 mark

    Pranaayam is a Hindu practice that mainly involves the control of

    A. walking

    B. sleeping

    C. breathing

    D. eating

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16. Question 16

    3 marks

    (a) State what pranaayam means.

    (b) Give two reasons why it is practised.

    (3 marks)

    Marking scheme

    (a) 1 mark: control/regulation of breathing (breathing exercise). (b) 1 mark each for two: to calm the mind; to improve health/lungs; to increase concentration; to gain inner peace; to control emotions. (Max 3 marks)

17. Question 17

    2 marks

    State two benefits of practising pranaayam.

    (2 marks)

    Marking scheme

    1 mark each for any two: calms the mind/reduces stress; improves concentration; strengthens the lungs/breathing; improves health; helps control emotions/anger; gives inner peace; increases energy. (Max 2 marks)

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