Physical Education and Sports Multiple Choice Questions
1. White muscle fibers are better adopted to perform–
A. Slow contraction
B. Fast contraction
C. Medium contraction
D. No contraction
Answer: A
2. In a cardiac cycle what is the ratio of ventricle systole and ventricle diastole?
A. 0.1 sec/0.7 sec
B. 0.2 sec/0.6 sec
C. 0.3 sec/0.5 sec
D. 0.4 sec/0.4 sec
Answer: C
3. Which one of the following is not considered as an organisation?
A. Clubs
B. Schools
C. Associations
D. Society
Answer: A
4. The another name for percussion manipulation is
A. Petrissage
B. Kneeding
C. Pressure
D. Tapotment
Answer: D
5. Trypsin helps in the digestion of
A. Vitamins
B. Fats
C. Protein
D. Carbohydrates
Answer: C
6. Which of the following is a scalar quantity ?
A. Mass
B. Weight
C. Velocity
D. Gravity
Answer: A
7. The camp crafts involve–
A. Motor skills
B. Racial skills
C. Mental skills
D. Mechanical skills
Answer: C
8. Which one of the following is not connected with the concept of motivation?
A. Drive
B. Sympathy
C. Need
D. Motive
Answer: A
9. Which organ of the Alimentary canal is known as ‘Graveyard of Red Blood Cells’ ?
A. Liver
B. Pancreas
C. Spleen
D. Duodenum
Answer: A
10. The longest muscle in the body is–
A. Deltoid
B. Iliopsoas
C. Pectoralis Major
D. Sartorius
Answer: D
11. For effective administration, the physical education teacher must possess–
A. High qualification
B. Good personality
C. Technical Knowledge and skills
D. Teaching ability
Answer: C
12. Adrenalin, which is an excitatary hormone is secreted by–
A. Pancreas
B. Gonads
C. Thyroid
D. Suprarenal glands
Answer: A
13. The degree of uniformity with which various tester score the same test is found through–
A. Validity
B. Objectivity
C. Reliability
D. Norms
Answer: D
14. The National Malaria Eradicating Programme was launched in India in the year–
A. 1973
B. 1963
C. 1953
D. 1951
Answer: C
15. Structural and functional unit of kidney is–
A. Nephron
B. Neuron
C. Mitochondria
D. Epidermis
Answer: A
16. The most suitable class formation for teaching shotput is a–
A. Circle
B. Triangle
C. Semicircle
D. Square
Answer: C
17. Top spin causes–
A. Higher rebound
B. Lower rebound
C. Rebound to the left
D. Rebound to the right
Answer: B
18. ‘ATLAS OF MAN’ which describes the body types was written by–
A. Heath
B. Carter
C. Kretchmer
D. Sheldon
Answer: D
19. Upto the age of Puberty the sex hormones are secreted by–
A. Pituitary gland
B. Adrenal gland
C. Testes
D. Ovaries
Answer: A
20. Dynamometer is used to measure–
A. Flexibility
B. Agility
C. Strength
D. Speed
Answer: C
21. Bhartiyam’ was conducted to promote–
A. Indigenous games
B. Dands and Baithaks
C. Free hand exercises
D. Mass rhythmic activities
Answer: D
22. The knot used to tie a bandage is known as–
A. Clove hitch
B. Granny knot
C. Half hitch
D. Reef knot
Answer: D
23. Organisation means ‘Planning the work’ and administration means–
A. Controlling
B. Processing information
C. Decision-making
D. Working the plan
Answer: A
24. Which country is said to be the pioneer in starting the Recreation movement in the world?
A. USA
B. England
C. China
D. Germany
Answer: A
25. Which deficiency in the blood causes inflammation in body parts?
A. White Blood Cells
B. Red Blood Cells
C. Platelets
D. Antibodies
Answer: B
26. Action Research in Physical Education is concerned with–
A. Immediate class-room problems
B. Experimental studies
C. Correlation studies
D. Descriptive studies
Answer: A
27. A test is considered to be reliable if it has–
A. Comparability
B. Continuity
C. Commonality
D. Consistancy
Answer: D
28. Standard Deviation represents spread of scores around–
A. Mode
B. Medium
C. Mean
D. Range
Answer: C
29. Of the given, which protein filament is 50 to 55% in the muscle?
A. Actin
B. Myosin
C. Tropomyosin
D. Actomyosin
Answer: B
30. Which of the endocrine gland disappears or is reduced to a very small size after maturity ?
A. Gonads
B. Pituitary
C. Thymus
D. Thyroid
Answer: C
31. All reflex activities are controlled by–
A. Pons
B. Spinal cord
C. Cerebellum
D. Cerebrum
Answer: B
32. Who considered Psychology as the “Science of activities for an individual in relation to his environment” ?
A. Woodworth
B. William James
C. Watson
D. Robert Singer
Answer: A
33. Posture is an index of–
A. Personality
B. Health
C. Character
D. Fitness
Answer: A
34. Goniometer is an equipment which is used to measure–
A. Strength of Muscle
B. Angle of Joint
C. Blood Glucose level
D. Blood Lactate
Answer: B
35. Profuse sweating, during strenuous physical activity causes the loss of–
A. Sodium chloride
B. Potassium
C. Calcium
D. Glycogen
Answer: A
36. In which Olympic did women participate for the first time?
A. 1896 Athens
B. 1900 Paris
C. 1920 Antwerp
D. 1928 Amsterdam
Answer: B
37. The earliest person known to have invented the system of body classification was–
A. Sheldon
B. Kretchmer
C. Hall
D. Hippocrates
Answer: A
38. Pre-school children learn things by–
A. Imitation
B. Practice
C. Watching T.V.
D. Repetition
Answer: A
39. The two great dangers of wounds are–
A. Bleeding and infection
B. Pain and swelling
C. Shock and shivering
D. Burnign and loss of tissue
Answer: A
40. In the school setting the major channel of publicity for the physical education programmes is–
A. Teachers
B. Students
C. Advertisement
D. Intramurals
Answer: D
41. Who said ‘Recreation is not a matter of motions but emotions’ ?
A. Joseph Lee
B. Ramney
C. John Dewey
D. John Hizinga
Answer: B
42. The functional efficiency of a muscle depends upon its–
A. Nerve stimulation
B. Girth
C. Fibre quality
D. Tonus
Answer: C
43. If the mean of five scores is 25 and standard deviation is 0, what will be the value of fifth score?
A. 22
B. 23
C. 24
D. 25
Answer: D
44. Which of the following conditions is not a cause for the occurrence of plateau in learning?
A. Fatigue
B. Monotony
C. Distraction
D. Physiological limit
Answer: D
45. From the view point of Sociology, which of the following factors is the most important one in the development of human personality ?
A. Money
B. Art
C. Literature
D. Culture
Answer: D
46. The most important consideration in selecting the Sports equip-mentis–
A. Price
B. Source
C. Utility
D. Quality
Answer: D
47. Hypothalamus is associated with the control of–
A. Motor actions
B. Thinking
C. Glands
D. Emotions
Answer: C
48. Which of the following game was developed from ‘The English Rounders’ by Abner Daubleday in New York in 1839 ?
A. Basketball
B. Volleyball
C. Netball
D. Baseball
Answer: D
49. Cognitive process is concerned with–
A. Knowing Experience
B. Feeling Experience
C. Striving Experience
D. Thinking Experience
Answer: A
50. From the viewpoint of Psychology, ‘Sympathy’ is–
A. An instinct
B. An emotion
C. A general innate tendency
D. A reflex action
Answer: A
51. Sigmund Freud is known to be the Father of the–
A. Theory of Motivation
B. Theory of Psychoanalysis
C. Theory of connectionism
D. Theory of parallelism
Answer: B
52. The number of bones in the Cranium is–
A. 4
B. 6
C. 8
D. 10
Answer: C
53. Ball and Socket types of Joint is–
A. Fixed joint
B. Uniaxial joint
C. Bi – axial joint
D. Tri-axial joint
Answer: D
54. During exercise, the Cardiac Minute Volume in the average man may rise from four (4) litres to–
A. 10 litres
B. 15 litres
C. 20 litres
D. 25 litres
Answer: B
55. Increase in muscle mass due to heavy weight training is called–
A. Muscular Hypotrophy
B. Muscular Hypertrophy
C. Muscular Atrophy
D. Haematoma
Answer: B
56. The richest source of protein is–
A. Pulses
B. Groundnut
C. Soya bean
D. Egg
Answer: C
57. Who amongst the following are found to be most agile?
A. High Jumper Athlete
B. Gymnasts
C. Swimmers
D. Divers
Answer: B
58. Which of the following systems of the body is the focal point in movement?
A. Circulatory system
B. Nervous system
C. Respiratory system
D. Muscular system
Answer: D
59. Which of the following are considered as the Social Inheritance of Man?
A. Traditions
B. Habits
C. Conditional reflexes
D. Religious practices
Answer: C
60. Which one of the following concepts reflects the true nature of Modem Physical Education?
A. Physical training
B. Science of Movement
C. Movement Education
D. Athleticism
Answer: A
61. How many major Salivary glands are there in the human body?
A. Two
B. Four
C. Six
D. Eight
Answer: C
62. Administration and organization of Physical Education should be based on the principles of–
A. Activity
B. Bio-mechanics
C. Humanity
D. Teaching
Answer: D
63. In comparison to the Greeks, the Romans were more–
A. Authoritarian
B. Utilitarian
C. Democratic
D. Aristocratic
Answer: B
64. Which artery carries the supply of blood towards heart?
A. Carotid artery
B. Coronary artery
C. Pulmonary artery
D. Radial artery
Answer: C
65. Scoliosis is a postural deformity related with–
A. foot
B. leg
C. vertebral column
D. hand
Answer: C
66. The Law of acceleration is also known as–
A. Law of inertia
B. Law of action and reaction
C. Law of momentum
D. Boyle’s law
Answer: C
67. Which of the following factors is considered to be most important in the construction of an indoor gymnasium ?
A. Direction
B. Light
C. Ventilation
D. Floor
Answer: C
68. Ultra Microscopic viruses are the main cause of–
A. Malaria
B. Measles
C. Mumps
D. Cholera
Answer: C
69. Sphygmomanometer is used to measure–
A. Blood Haemoglobin
B. Blood Cholesterol
C. Blood Pressure
D. Blood Volume
Answer: C
70. Which of the following is a two Joint muscle?
A. Bicep brachii
B. Deltoid
C. Iliopsoas
D. Sartorius
Answer: D
71. Harvard step test is a test for measuring–
A. Leg strength
B. Cardio vascular endurance
C. Agility
D. Speed of movement
Answer: B
72. The back thigh muscles are also known as–
A. Hamstring
B. Gluteal
C. Gastro enemius
D. Quadricep
Answer: A
73. The blood vessel which brings blood to the heart from the lower part of the body is known as–
A. Inferior vena cava
B. Superior vena cava
C. Pulmonary vein
D. Pulmonary artery
Answer: A
74. Which of the following activities measures dynamic strength ?
A. Vertical Jump
B. Short distance run
C. Forward Roll
D. Rope climbing
Answer: D
75. First step of Budget preparation is–
A. To search income
B. Estimate Expenditure
C. Planning
D. Facilities and personnel
Answer: C
76. The literal meaning of the word Philosophy is–
A. Love of criticism
B. Love of wisdom
C. Love of knowledge
D. Love of God
Answer: B
77. Resolution of National Sports Policy was laid in both Houses of the Indian Parliament on–
A. November 19,1982
B. August 21, 1984
C. May 1, 1987
D. June 20, 1991
Answer: B
78. Physical activity is basically a–
A. Social attribute
B. Psychological tendency
C. Biological necessity
D. Philosophical concept
Answer: C
79. According to the German Concept of Physical Education, the Mother of all Games and Sports is–
A. Swimming
B. Gymnastic
C. Athletics
D. Combatives
Answer: B
80. In the technical terms, muscle pull is known as–
A. Sprain
B. Strain
C. Abrasion
D. Contusion
Answer: B
81. The 50th percentile is also known as–
A. Mean
B. Median
C. Mode
D. Standard Deviation
Answer: A
82. The total number of officials required for a kho-kho match is–
A. 4
B. 5
C. 6
D. 7
Answer: C
83. Schiller and Spancer are associated with one of the following theories of play–
A. Anticipation
B. Surplus energy
C. Recapitulation
D. Recreation
Answer: C
84. One of the following is an excellent example of Condyloid Joint–
A. Shoulder Joint
B. Hip Joint
C. Wrist Joint
D. Neck Joint
Answer: C
85. In which activity Lactic acid system activated?
A. 100 mts
B. 400 mts
C. 10,000 mts
D. 20 km walk
Answer: A
86. In the Childhood, individual’s behaviour is mostly influenced by–
A. Community
B. School
C. Peer Group
D. Family
Answer: D
87. One deformity may lead to the development of another, knock knees may be caused as a result of–
A. Flat foot
B. Bow Legs
C. Genu Legs
D. Scoliosis
Answer: B
88. Which is not a Primary Motive?
A. Affection
B. Hunger
C. Sex
D. Love
Answer: C
89. Which is the smallet bone in the human body?
A. Pisiform
B. Scaphoid
C. Stapes
D. Malleus
Answer: C
90. The most important factor in the organisation of recreation is–
A. Materials
B. Leadership
C. Facilities
D. Planning
Answer: C
91. The amount of blood pumped by heart in one beat is called–
A. Tidal volume
B. Stroke volume
C. Blood volume
D. Residual volume
Answer: B
92. Who is said to be the Father of Philosophy of Idealism?
A. Plato
B. Socrates
C. Aristotle
D. Galan
Answer: B
93. A Physical Education Teacher now-a-days is essentially–
A. An Instructor
B. A Movement Educator
C. A Drill Master
D. All of the above
Answer: D
94. Which of the following terms denotes the ‘Toughening of body’ as its major objectives?
A. Physical culture
B. Play
C. Drill
D. Physical training
Answer: D
95. The Instrument to measure height is called–
A. Vernier caliper
B. Dynamometer
C. Stadiometer
D. Goniometer
Answer: C
96. Supination and Pronation are the movements of–
A. Tibia – Febula Joint
B. Carpal – Metacarpal Joints
C. Radio – Ulnar Joint
D. Tarcel – Metatarcel Joint
Answer: B
97. Geographical and climatic conditions should be considered when planning–
A. Indoor activities
B. Outdoor activities
C. Child activities
D. Old people activities
Answer: B
98. The duration of Russel-Launge Volleyball test is–
A. 15 sec
B. 30 sec
C. 45 see
D. 60 see
Answer: C
99. Recreation Movement in India was started by–
A. De Mellow
B. G. D. Sondhi
C. H. C. Buck
D. Vaidya P.R.
Answer: B
100. The name of valve between left atrium and left ventricle is–
A. Tricuspid valve
B. Aortic valve
C. Pulmonary valve
D. Mitral valve
Answer: D