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:

Remember the order of the first four limbs of Ashtanga Yoga: \[ \text{Yama} \rightarrow \text{Niyama} \rightarrow \text{Asana} \rightarrow \text{Pranayama} \] Pranayama mainly includes: \[ \text{Puraka, Rechaka, and Kumbhaka} \]

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B