International Yoga Day is observed annually on June 21 to promote awareness of the numerous advantages of doing yoga. The United Nations declared the day in 2014 following a suggestion from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The day celebrates the ancient Indian origins of yoga and the lifestyle of well-being it brings. In 2025, the globe commemorates the 11th International Yoga Day, with an emphasis on unity of mind, body, and nature. Here's a quiz to know more about Yoga Day, its history, importance, and its practice throughout the world.
GK Quiz: International Yoga Day 2025
Q1. International Yoga Day is celebrated on which date?
a. June 1
b. June 10
c. June 21
d. July 1
Answer: c
Explanation: International Yoga Day is celebrated every year on 21st June.
Q2. Which country proposed the idea of International Yoga Day at the United Nations?
a. China
b. USA
c. Nepal
d. India
Answer: D. India
Q3. In which year was International Yoga Day first celebrated?
a. 2013
b. 2014
c. 2015
d. 2016
Answer: C. 2015
Q4. What is the International Yoga Day 2025 theme?
a. Yoga for Health
b. Yoga for Peace
c. Yoga for One Earth, One Health
d. Yoga for Humanity
Answer: C. Yoga for One Earth, One Health
Q5. Which body announced June 21 as International Yoga Day?
a. WHO
b. UNESCO
c. UNGA
d. UNICEF
Answer: C. UNGA (United Nations General Assembly)
Q6. Where was the inaugural International Yoga Day celebrated in 2015?
a. Delhi
b. Paris
c. New York
d. Beijing
Answer: A. Delhi (Rajpath)
Q7. Who suggested International Yoga Day at the UN?
a. Ramdev
b. Narendra Modi
c. Sadhguru
d. Rishi Sunak
Answer: B. Narendra Modi
Q8. How many nations co-sponsored the UN resolution for International Yoga Day?
a. 50
b. 90
c. 177
d. 200
Answer: C. 177
Q9. What is the ancient Indian scripture that outlines Yoga philosophy?
a. Vedas
b. Bhagavad Gita
c. Yoga Sutras of Patanjali
d. Arthashastra
Answer: C. Yoga Sutras of Patanjali
Q10. Which form of yoga emphasizes physical postures?
a. Bhakti Yoga
b. Karma Yoga
c. Hatha Yoga
d. Jnana Yoga
Answer: C. Hatha Yoga
Q11. What is the Sanskrit meaning of the word "Yoga"?
a. Exercise
b. Posture
c. Union
d. Meditation
Answer: c. Union
Q12. What does "Asana" mean in yoga?
a. Breath
b. Meditation
c. Pose or posture
d. Sound
Answer: C. Pose or posture
Q13. Which Indian ministry hosts Yoga Day celebrations?
a. Ministry of AYUSH
b. Ministry of Culture
c. Ministry of Health
d. Ministry of Sports
Answer: A. Ministry of AYUSH
Q14. What is the global goal of celebrating International Yoga Day?
a. Reduce stress
b. Promote exercise
c. Healthy World
d. Promote physical and mental well-being
Answer: D. Promote physical and mental well-being
Q15. Which breathing technique is widely practiced in yoga?
a. Shavasana
b. Anulom Vilom
c. Kapalbhati
d. Both B and C
Answer: D. Both B and C
Q16. Which Indian state is referred to as the "Yoga Capital of the World"?
a. Kerala
b. Uttarakhand
c. Karnataka
d. Tamil Nadu
Answer: B. Uttarakhand (Rishikesh)
Q17. What is "Surya Namaskar"?
a. Moon ritual
b. Sun Salutation
c. Tree Pose
d. Warrior Pose
Answer: B. Sun Salutation
Q18. Which global organization offers yoga teacher certification guidelines?
a. WHO
b. NITI AYOG
c. Yoga Alliance
d. UNGA
Answer: C. Yoga Alliance
Q19. In 2023, PM Modi hosted Yoga Day celebrations at which international venue?
a. Eiffel Tower
b. UN Headquarters, New York
c. Tokyo Tower
d.New Delhi
Answer: B. UN Headquarters, New York
Q20. What color clothing is generally suggested on Yoga Day?
a. Red
b. Blue
c. White
d. Yellow
Answer: C. White
International Yoga Day is not just a festival—it's a call to incorporate balance, awareness, and inner calm into our existence. As the world celebrates India's ancient offering of yoga, it's crucial for all of us to learn and apply its spirit. Remain fit, remain serene—continue practicing yoga.
