Multiple choice

Directions: The short passage below is followed by a question based on its content. Answer the question on the basis of what is stated or implied in the passage.

You can use the breath to send you attention to certain parts of your body. This is a good way to energize your self, to increase awareness of your body, and to promote inner calmness by being present in the moment. With every in-breath bring your awareness down to your spine and with every out breath let it rise up again. It is very helpful to visualize a ball of energy traveling down your spine on the inhalation, and climbing up your spine till the top of the head on the exhalation. After a while you can feel burning heat in the lower belly; you will feel every part of your body and the increased energy can give a tingling sensation. It is a simple way to fell a strong connection between heaven and earth; with the in-breath you sink into the body (God meets you), while on the out-breath your consciousness leaves the body (you meet God). Regular practice can lead to bliss. Breathing deeply helps to get in contact with deep seated emotions, the fears, pains and anger.

Which of the following options best represents the theme of the passage?

  1. Breathing enlivens the body through blowing in the Holy Spirit and reawakening one's God-force.

  2. Breathing often avoids the pain that has hurt us, even if we breathe with the tops of our lungs.

  3. Breathing in connects us to God but breathing out disconnects us from him.

  4. Breathing exercises help in proper burning of the food, which gives immense energy to our body.

  5. Breathing is not only an exercise; it is also an effort to unite with divinity.
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A Correct answer
Explanation

 The passage discusses the spiritual aspect of breathing, not the physical aspect. This option sums up the theme of the passage; hence, (1) is the answer.

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