Question

Assertion (A): In Matsyasana, body takes shape of a fish.

Reason (R): Matsyasana is done in standing posture.

In the context of above two statements which one of the followings is correct:

Options

• Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

• Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

• (A) is true but (R) is false.

• (A) is false but (R) is true.

Answer 1

(A) is true but (R) is false.

Explanation:

In the final position of Matsyasana, the body takes the shape of a floating fish, so the assertion is true. However, Matsyasana is not done in standing posture; it is performed by sitting in Padmasana and lying on the back with the head resting on the floor. Therefore, the reason is false.