Question

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R. Assertion A : The fourth limb of Ashtangyoga is Pranayama. Reason R : Pranayama is a Yoganga in Yoga Sutra which mainly includes Puraka, Rechaka and Kumbhaka. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below

• A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
• B. Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
• C. A is true but R is false
• D. A is false but R is true

Hint:

Fourth limb of Ashtanga Yoga = Pranayama (Puraka, Rechaka, Kumbhaka).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Understanding the Question:

• The question gives an Assertion A that Pranayama is the fourth limb of Ashtanga Yoga and a Reason R describing Pranayama.

Step 2: Detailed Explanation:

• Assertion A is true: the limbs are Yama, Niyama, Asana, Pranayama, Pratyahara, Dharana, Dhyana and Samadhi, so Pranayama is fourth.

• Reason R is true: Pranayama in the Yoga Sutra includes Puraka, Rechaka and Kumbhaka, and R explains what the fourth limb consists of.

Step 3: Final Answer:
The correct option is (A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.