LECTURER IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION – NCA- COLLEGIATE EDUCATION

PROVISIONAL ANSWER KEY
Question Paper Code: 100/2017/OL
Category Code: 042/2017
Exam: Lecturer in Physical Education NCA
Medium of Question: English
Date of Test 29-12-2017
Department Collegiate Education
Alphacode A
Question1:-Which is the longest river in India ?
A:-Ganga
B:-Yamuna
C:-Brahmaputra
D:-Mahanadi
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question2:-Delhi is situated on the banks of ________ river.
A:-Ganga
B:-Yamuna
C:-Sarayu
D:-Brahmaputra
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question3:-Which state in India has the highest sex ratio in Census 2011 ?
A:-Haryana
B:-Goa
C:-Maharashtra
D:-Kerala
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question4:-Who described 1857 revolt as the first war of Independence ?
A:-Percival Spear
B:-A.R. Desai
C:-V.D. Savarkar
D:-Tara Chand
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question5:-In which year partition of Bengal took place ?
A:-1903
B:-1904
C:-1905
D:-1906
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question6:-In which session of Indian National Congress the PoornaSwaraj resolution passed ?
A:-Lucknow
B:-Surat
C:-Calcutta
D:-Lahore
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question7:-In which year the third Five Year Plan started ?
A:-1960
B:-1961
C:-1962
D:-1963
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question8:-Which Five Year Plan adopted the slogan Garibi Hatao ?
A:-Fifth
B:-Fourth
C:-Third
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question9:-Black soil is found in the ________ taluk of Kerala.
A:-Mannarkad
B:-Chittur
C:-Kozhikode
D:-Koyilandy
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question10:-Which among the following district in Kerala has the longest coastal area ?
A:-Kannur
B:-Alappuzha
C:-Kollam
D:-Thiruvanandapuram
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question11:-Ayyankali was born in ________ community.
A:-Paniya
B:-Cheruma
C:-Pulaya
D:-Paraya
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question12:-Who wrote the book Jathikummi ?
A:-Ayyankali
B:-SreeNarayana Guru
C:-K.P. Karuppan
D:-K. Ayyappan
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question13:-Who among the following founded Atmavidyasangam ?
A:-Vaikunta Swami
B:-Brahmananda Sivayogi
C:-Chattampi Swamikal
D:-Swami Vegbhatananda
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question14:-Where did Vakkom Abdul Khadir Moulavi born ?
A:-Thiruvananthapuram
B:-Kollam
C:-Pattam
D:-Vaikkom
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question15:-Which university awarded the title ‘Mahakavi’ to Kumaran Asan ?
A:-Madras
B:-Bombay
C:-Calcutta
D:-Kerala
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question16:-Who is the present Vice President of India ?
A:-Gopal Krishna Gandhi
B:-M. Venkaiah Naidu
C:-Hameed Ansari
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question17:-Dipak Misra is the ________ Chief Justice of India.
A:-`44^(th)`
B:-`45^(th)`
C:-`46^(th)`
D:-`47^(th)`
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question18:-Who won the best actor award in the `64^(th)` National Film Awards – 2016.
A:-Akshay Kumar
B:-Mohanlal
C:-Kamal Haasan
D:-Manoj Joshi
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question19:-Who is the woman champion of Australian Open Tennis tournament 2017
A:-Carolin Wozniacki
B:-Venus Williams
C:-Serena Williams
D:-Maria Sharappova
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question20:-Which following country hosted the Olympics – 2016 ?
A:-Germany
B:-England
C:-France
D:-Brazil
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question21:-What is the process of modification of behaviour known as ?
A:-Training
B:-Development
C:-Learning
D:-Adjustment
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question22:-Name the scientist who made immense contributions towards forming some of the most fundamental principles
of movement.
A:-Newton
B:-Foster
C:-Pineda
D:-Clarke
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question23:-A process which is used to make a general assessment of qualities is called
A:-Measurement
B:-Testing
C:-Metrics
D:-Classification
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question24:-What is cold challenge ?
A:-Challenges arising from extreme cold
B:-Challenges arising from extreme wetness
C:-Challenges arising from extreme heat
D:-Challenges arising from extreme snow
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question25:-What does ‘mean’ denotes in statistics ?
A:-Mid point of scores
B:-Sum total of scores
C:-Average of scores
D:-Normalcy of scores
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question26:-How many bones are there in an adult human body ?
A:-201
B:-206
C:-204
D:-212
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question27:-What is the popular name of the muscle Latismus Dorsi ?
A:-Calf muscle
B:-Hamstring
C:-Chest
D:-Wings
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question28:-The principle of ‘all or none’ is related to the functioning of which muscle group ?
A:-Striated muscles
B:-Voluntary muscles
C:-Involuntary muscles
D:-Cardiac muscles
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question29:-Which among the following is the infancy period ?
A:-2 to 12
B:-0 to 2
C:-6 to 12
D:-12 to 19
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question30:-Which of the following is correct with an athlete’s heart ?
A:-Decreased stroke volume
B:-Increased pulse rate
C:-Decreased resting pulse rate
D:-Thinning of cardiac muscles
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question31:-Which among the following is a treatment that can be rendered to an injury with in the 24 hours of its occurring
?
A:-Waxing
B:-Whirlpool
C:-Ultra sound
D:-Short wave diathermy
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question32:-The concept of Physical Fitness is based on
A:-Life efficiency
B:-Life expectancy
C:-Playing ability
D:-Life longevity
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question33:-What is the system of management in which individuals are let alone to work independently ?
A:-Democracy
B:-Autocracy
C:-Laissez faire
D:-Centralised
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question34:-Flexibility is a motor component that helps in improving which one of the following qualities ?
A:-Range of movement
B:-Endurance of movement
C:-Flexion movements
D:-Accuracy of movements
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question35:-Which among the following is the most important energy source for a sprinter ?
A:-Fat
B:-Minerals
C:-Creatine Phoaphate
D:-Triglycerides
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question36:-Who introduced the Olympic torch relay ?
A:-Barron De Cubertin
B:-Adolf Hitler
C:-Carl Diem
D:-Dr. Bemer
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question37:-The sum total all chemical processes in a human body is known as
A:-Catabolism
B:-Metabolism
C:-Catalyst process
D:-Anabolic process
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question38:-Who was the founding principal of Lakshmibai National University of Physical Education which was formerly
known as LCPE ?
A:-Dr. P.M. Joseph
B:-Dr. Srivatsan
C:-Dr. Pathrose P. Mathai
D:-Prof. E.J. Jacob
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question39:-The maximum width of a cricket bat is
A:-4.5 inches
B:-4 inches
C:-4.75 inches
D:-4.25 inches
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question40:-What is the maximum amount allowed for direct purchase without a quotation as per government rules ?
A:-Rs. 7,500
B:-Rs. 15,000
C:-Rs. 1,000
D:-Rs. 5,000
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question41:-Ivan Pavlov, the proponent of conditioned reflex theory of learning was a
A:-Psychologist
B:-Chemist
C:-Priest
D:-Physiologist
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question42:-Progressive load refers to
A:-Intensity of load
B:-Gradual increase of load
C:-Over compensation
D:-Adaptation of load
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question43:-What is the usual calorie requirement of a 30 year old active male human being ?
A:-2000
B:-2500
C:-4000
D:-3000
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question44:-The science that deals with body measurement is known as
A:-Anthropology
B:-Archeology
C:-Anthropometry
D:-Physiometrics
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question45:-Imitation learning is influenced by which group of specialised neurons in the brain ?
A:-Motor neurons
B:-Mirror neurons
C:-Sensory neurons
D:-Visual neurons
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question46:-What is strength ?
A:-Ability to speed up
B:-Ability to last
C:-Ability to overcome resistance
D:-Ability to pull up
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question47:-The most important principle of evaluation is
A:-Principle of unbiasness
B:-Principle of Prediction
C:-Principle of accuracy
D:-Principle of estimation
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question48:-Which among the following is the athletic body type ?
A:-Endomorph
B:-Ectomorph
C:-Mectomorph
D:-Mesomorph
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question49:-Russel-Lange skill test is associated with which sport ?
A:-Soccer
B:-Rugby
C:-Volleyball
D:-Hockey
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question50:-The use of an already learned skill in a new learning situation effectively is known as
A:-Positive transfer of learning
B:-Zero transfer of learning
C:-Continuous learning
D:-Discrete learning
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question51:-The most important factor that affects strength of an Individual is
A:-Type of food
B:-Type of resistance
C:-Transfer of momentum
D:-Type of muscle fibre
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question52:-‘Fartlek’ is running used to train what kind of running event ?
A:-Relays
B:-Sprints
C:-Agility running
D:-Endurance running
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question53:-Name the captain of Indian Under – 17 Football team for boys that participated in the FIFA under 17 World Cup
held in India.
A:-Sandeep Singh
B:-Charles Fernandez
C:-Amarjith Singh
D:-Amandeep Singh
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question54:-“Downhill running” is an important training method to improve which component of motor fitness ?
A:-Endurance
B:-Speed
C:-Agility
D:-Strength
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question55:-What is the length of Hockey goal post ?
A:-6 feet
B:-12 feet
C:-10 feet
D:-12.2 feet
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question56:-A motor skill where the performer decides the initiation of action is known as
A:-Closed motor skill
B:-Open motor skill
C:-Discrete motor skill
D:-Continuous motor skill
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question57:-Adapted Physical Education is a branch of Physical Education pertaining to
A:-Physical adaptation of human beings
B:-Physical adaptation of animals
C:-Training adaptation of athletes
D:-Physical Education for challenged individuals
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question58:-While organising a fitness centre prime importance should be given to
A:-Safety
B:-Free space for warm up
C:-Branded equipment
D:-Schedule of programme
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question59:-What does AIU stand for ?
A:-Association of Indian Ultras
B:-Athletes Institution for Unity
C:-Association of Indian Universities
D:-Associated Indian Universities
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question60:-What is Cryotherapy ?
A:-Treatment by psychological intervention
B:-Treatment using hot water
C:-Treatment using cold
D:-Treatment using special exercises
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question61:-Class theory of social stratification was proposed by
A:-Carl Marx
B:-Adam Smith
C:-Engels
D:-Dr. Paul Holmes
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question62:-Injury caused by overstretching ligaments or fibers is known as
A:-Strain
B:-Tear
C:-Dislocation
D:-Sprain
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question63:-The primary duty of a Physical Education teacher is to
A:-Take care of the health and fitness of the students
B:-Look after the discipline of the school
C:-Win medals in inter school sports
D:-Teach the students
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question64:-The major objective of supervision in Physical Education is
A:-Finding fault
B:-Measuring outcome
C:-Evaluation of teaching process
D:-Improvement of teaching process
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question65:-The phenomenon that happens in the human body due to intense physical training and following rest is
A:-Super scription
B:-Super compensation
C:-Super performance
D:-Super deletion
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question66:-The insight theory of learning was an adaptation of which branch of cognitive psychology
A:-Social psychology
B:-Gestalt psychology
C:-Development psychology
D:-Sport psychology
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question67:-The law of “ends and middle” is pertaining to what ?
A:-Spin
B:-Ballistic motion
C:-Projectiles
D:-Curve running
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question68:-Pradeep Narwal is associated with which sport ?
A:-Hockey
B:-Kabaddi
C:-Golf
D:-Soccer
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question69:-What is the specialty of Kinetic Contraction ?
A:-Contraction through out the range of motion
B:-Contraction only while doing static flexibility
C:-Contraction only using weights
D:-Contraction through out exercise
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question70:-The process of preparing a document showing expected income and expenditure is
A:-Accounting
B:-Estimation
C:-Budgeting
D:-Tendering
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question71:-Continuous endurance exercise leads to one of the following conditions. Which one ?
A:-Increased muscle tone
B:-Shrinking of blood vessels
C:-Increased heart rate
D:-Increased stroke volume of heart
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question72:-“A human physiological system will adapt to stress by making it more resistant to further stresses”. The above
statement refers to a theory in sport training. Which one ?
A:-Theory of overload
B:-Theory of progressive load
C:-Theory of mental adaptation
D:-Theory of super compensation
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question73:-When does the best adaptation to exercise occures ?
A:-During rest after training
B:-During competitions
C:-During rest
D:-During training programmes
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question74:-P.T. Usha is a well known former athlete. What does P.T. stand for ?
A:-Pilavullakandi Thekkeparambil
B:-Plavullaparambil Thekkath
C:-Plavillakandi Thekkan
D:-Pilavillakandi Thekkethil
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question75:-How many gold medals did Kerala win in Track and Field in the last National Games held in Kerala ?
A:-12
B:-13
C:-18
D:-14
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question76:-Which Indian cricket captain has the record of winning the most number of test matches ?
A:-Saurav Ganguly
B:-Sunil Gavaskar
C:-Mahendra Singh Dhoni
D:-Virat Kohli
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question77:-The most important objective an Intramural competition is
A:-Winning by all means
B:-Inclusive participation
C:-Involving in organisation
D:-Foster cohesion
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question78:-Name the scientist who discovered Glycogen.
A:-Claude John
B:-Claude Bernard
C:-August Kekule
D:-Bestine Kekule
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question79:-Which of the following is a myogenic muscle ?
A:-Skeletal muscles
B:-Pharyngeal muscles
C:-Cardiac muscles
D:-Internal muscles
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question80:-Nonlinear theory of elasticity has its application in which field ?
A:-Kinesiology
B:-Biomechanics
C:-Sport medicine
D:-Exercise Physiology
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question81:-Which among the following is a symptom of an internal injury ?
A:-Colour change in stool
B:-Extreme thirst
C:-Increased pulse rate
D:-Shivering
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question82:-The process through which the blood changes from liquid to gel is called
A:-Coagulation
B:-Condensation
C:-Adhesion
D:-Aggregation
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question83:-The most primary step in injury management is
A:-Check for embedded foreign object
B:-Cover the injured part with a bandage
C:-Calm down the patient
D:-Prevent bleeding
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question84:-The modification from infancy of an individual’s behaviour to conform with the demands of social life is known
as
A:-Socialisation
B:-Learning
C:-Development
D:-Acculturation
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question85:-Which among the following psychological intervention strategies is used generally by athletes just prior to the
competition ?
A:-Imagery
B:-Self hypnosis
C:-Self talk
D:-Pep Talk
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question86:-Which among the following is a crucial factor in the socialisation process of a child ?
A:-Good school
B:-Friendly Neighbourhood
C:-Ability to communicate
D:-Ability to imitate
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question87:-A multidimensional fitness construct comprising the integrated function of muscle strength, muscle endurance
and muscle power is known as
A:-Muscle speed endurance
B:-Muscle strength endurance
C:-Musculocardiac fitness
D:-Musculoskeletal fitness
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question88:-What is the condition caused by decrease in body’s core temperature to the point where normal body functions
are impaired ?
A:-Hyperthermia
B:-Heat syncope
C:-Wind chill
D:-Hypothermia
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question89:-What does Erythropoietin do to improve performance ?
A:-Enhance glycogen supply to muscles
B:-Improves oxygen carrying capacity of blood
C:-Smoothenss functioning of blood vesseles
D:-Improves muscle power
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question90:-Accounting of small amount of cash kept on hand to meet the incidental expenses is known as
A:-Contingency account
B:-Petty cash account
C:-Temporary account
D:-Hand on account
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question91:-What are the two important subdivisions of fast twitch muscle fibers ?
A:-Type IIb and type IIx
B:-Type IIa and type IIy
C:-Type IIb and type IIx
D:-Type IIa and type IIx
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question92:-Muscle Hyperplasia is process of
A:-Increasing muscle size
B:-Increasing number of muscle fibers
C:-Increasing muscle strength
D:-Increasing the speed of muscle contraction
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question93:-The reason for lactic acid production is
A:-Lack of glucose
B:-Weakened circulatory system
C:-Lack of adaptation
D:-Insufficient oxygen
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question94:-Which among the following provides a quantitative measures of a person’s capacity for aerobic ATP resynthesis
?
A:-`VO_(2max)`
B:-Resting pulse rate
C:-Vital capacity
D:-Hb level in the blood
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question95:-Which village is known as Mecca of Indian Hockey ?
A:-Coorg
B:-Sangrur
C:-Sansarpur
D:-Rehmanpur
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question96:-Who was the captain of Indian Volleyball team that won Bronz medal in Seoul Asian games ?
A:-Cyril C. Vellore
B:-Jimmy George
C:-Balwanth Sigh
D:-Uday Kumar
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question97:-In which Olympic Games did India play in the semifinals of Soccer competition ?
A:-1952, Helsinki
B:-1960, Rome
C:-1956, Melbourne
D:-1964, Tokyo
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question98:-“Only one team played in the spirit of the game” was a statement made by one of India’s Cricket team captains
during the tour of Australia. Who was it ?
A:-Saurav Ganguly
B:-Anil Kumble
C:-M.A.K. Pataudi
D:-Sunil Gavaskar
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question99:-‘The Race of My Life’ is the autobiography of
A:-Ben Johnson
B:-Usein Bolt
C:-Jesse Owens
D:-Milkha Singh
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question100:-What is the determinant factor in deciding aerobic capacity of individual ?
A:-Functional efficiency of heart
B:-Blood carrying capacity of vessels
C:-Transportation ability of oxygen and its utilisation
D:-Viscosity of blood
Correct Answer:- Option-C