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NCL (MP) Nursing Officer - 2020
General Knowledge
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Which of the following was the theme of International Conference in Yoga held in Mysuru (India)?

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Explanation

  • The official theme for the 5th International Day of Yoga in 2019 was 'Yoga for Heart Care'.
  • The main national event for this day was held in Mysuru, Karnataka, highlighting the city's importance in the context of yoga.
  • This theme was selected to spread awareness about yoga's significant role in preventing and managing cardiovascular diseases, which are a leading cause of death globally.
  • The Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India, promoted this theme to emphasize the connection between yoga practice and a healthy heart.

Why Other Options Were Wrong

  • Option B: This is a general, inclusive slogan often associated with promoting yoga globally, but it was not the specific, official theme for the 2019 conference in Mysuru.
  • Option C: While yoga is indeed beneficial for complete health, this broad statement was not the designated theme for the 2019 event. Official themes are typically more focused to highlight a specific health issue each year.
  • Option D: This option is incorrect because a specific theme, 'Yoga for Heart Care,' was officially declared and promoted for the International Day of Yoga 2019.

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Clinical Relevance
  • Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain General Knowledge: Theme of International Yoga Day 2019 as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
  • Nurses can recommend yoga as a complementary, non-pharmacological intervention for patients with hypertension, stress, and anxiety, promoting holistic patient care and lifestyle modification.
  • Understanding the themes of major public health events like International Yoga Day helps healthcare professionals engage in relevant public health education and community wellness programs.
  • What if? If the question had asked for the 2021 theme, the answer would be 'Yoga for well-being,' as the focus shifted to mental and physical health during the COVID-19 pandemic.
How to Approach the Question
  • Step 1: Identify the key elements in the question: 'International Conference', 'Yoga', 'Mysuru', and 'theme'.
  • Step 2: Recognize this as a general knowledge question about a specific, major event. The mention of Mysuru points to a significant national event in India.
  • Step 3: Analyze the options. 'Yoga for Heart Care' is a specific and plausible theme for a health-focused conference. 'Yoga for All' and 'Yoga for complete Health Care' are more generic statements.
  • Step 4: Recall or deduce that major health days often have focused themes. The specificity of 'Yoga for Heart Care' makes it a strong candidate compared to the broader, less formal-sounding options.
  • Step 5: Conclude that 'Yoga for Heart Care' is the most likely official theme, and eliminate the other options as being either too general or incorrect.
Concept Tested & Keywords
  • Concept Tested: General Knowledge: Theme of International Yoga Day 2019
  • Stem keywords: International Conference, Yoga, Mysuru, theme
  • Lead-in keywords: Which of the following
  • Negative lead-in flag: false

Question ID

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Reference Book

E6 Parks TextBook of Preventive & Social Medicine part 1 — Subpart C (pp 404-604 of 604) p. 165-167

E6 Robert Boland, Marcia L. Verduin - Kaplan and Sadock's Comprehensive Text of Psychiatry-Wolters Kluwer Health (2024) (pp 1-16525 of 16525) p. 8675-8677

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