A company's wellness officer prepares the chart below on stress management techniques for employees. In which row is the technique correctly described?
| Row | Technique | Description |
|---|---|---|
| P | Relaxation | Starts from the facial muscles and progresses down to the lower part of the body |
| Q | Meditation | A sequence of learned techniques for refocusing of attention that brings an altered state of consciousness |
| R | Biofeedback | Such thorough concentration that the person becomes unaware of any outside stimulation |
| S | Meditation | Feedback about current physiological activity such as heart rate |
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Row Q
Option (1) Row P — Incorrect. Relaxation runs the other way: it starts from the lower part of the body and moves up to the facial muscles. The direction in Row P is reversed.
Option (2) Row Q — Correct. The yogic method of meditation is a sequence of learned techniques for refocusing of attention. It brings about an altered state of consciousness.
Option (3) Row R — Incorrect. Thorough concentration that shuts out outside stimulation is a feature of meditation. Biofeedback monitors and reduces the physiological side of stress.
Option (4) Row S — Incorrect. Feedback about current physiological activity is biofeedback.
NCERT (2026-27): “Stress Management Techniques … “Meditation Procedures : The yogic method of meditation consists of a sequence of learned techniques for refocusing of attention that brings about an altered state of consciousness. It involves such a thorough concentration that the meditator becomes unaware of any outside stimulation and reaches a different state of consciousness.” |