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Post NameAdditional Director - Kerala Sports and Youth Affairs
Question Paper Code160/2023/OL
Category Code564/2022
Date of Test10 November 2023
Exam TypeOnline Examination
Total Questions100
1
Name the three major aspects in which a true adapted Physical Education requires modification of the general physical education programme.
Answer
D. Syllabus, curricula and course content
2
The ancient most philosophy of idealism exhorts humans to seek
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Question Cancelled
3
Most of the 19th century traditional recreation (play) theories were largely influenced by
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C. Charles Darwin's Struggle for existence theory
4
Arrange the following in the chronological order: (1) Modern Olympic Games (2) Asian Games (3) Commonwealth Games (4) SAF Games
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D. 1, 3, 2, 4
5
The curriculum provides the experiences for developing affective domain of value development for learner: (1) Feeling and beliefs (2) Self-confidence and capacity (3) Attitudes and values (4) Skills and objectivity
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C. 1, 3
6
Transfer of data from one application to another line is known as
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B. Dynamic data exchange
7
Amylase, lipase, pepsin, trypsin is form of
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A. Enzyme Protein
8
Which statement is not correct about Vitamin E?
Answer
D. Formed in Citrus fruits
9
Which mineral is necessary to maintain osmotic pressure of the body fluid? (a) Potassium (b) Sodium (c) Chlorine (d) Iodine
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B. Both (b) and (c)
10
Which of the following is not health related fitness?
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C. Power
11
In which five year plan many states provided for school health and school feeding programme?
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C. 1961
12
Incubation period for malaria is about
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B. 10 days
13
Assertion (A) : Obesity is said to have a genetic orientation, meaning that if parent is obese, children are likely to be obese. Reason (R) : Science of nutrition, conversely emphasized that if you intake more calories than you burn in work you are sure to gain weight
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C. Both A and R are right in their own context
14
Assertion (A): BMI over 30 is obese person Reason (R): BMI indicate Nutritional Status of a person
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B. Both A and R are correct but R is not correct explanation of A
15
Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE about Aerobic/Oxidative Energy System?
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B. The Oxidative System is heavily engaged in high-intensity activities
16
To meet the increased demand of Oxygen and Nutrients during exercise, the blood flow to the muscles increase. Which of the following factors account for the enhanced blood supply to muscles?
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A. Due to improved capillarization of trained muscles
17
The beneficial physiological adaptations that occur during repeated exposure to a hot environment is called
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C. Heat Acclimatization
18
Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE with respect to the physiological changes in the respiratory system due to aging?
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D. None of the above
19
Which of the following is TRUE related to the structure of Sarcomere? (i) A Sarcomere is the area of the myofibril between two consecutive Z-lines (ii) Each Sarcomere contains one I-Band and two A-Bands (iii) H-Zone is the part of A-Band, where only Myosin filaments are present (iv) Myosin Filaments are attached to the Z-Line
Answer
B. Only (i) and (iii)
20
Which of the following is NOT TRUE related to the Neuromuscular Junction and the Transmission of Nerve Impulse? (i) Neurons Communicates with muscles at Neuromuscular Junction (ii) A Nerve Impulse causes chemicals called Neurotransmitters to be released (iii) Acetylcholine and Norepinephrine are two major Neurotransmitters, that transmits Nerve Impulse across Synapse and Synaptic Cleft
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D. None of the above
21
Which of the following is NOT a methods of measuring Energy Expenditure?
Answer
C. Hydrostatic Weighing
22
Which of the following movements at the joints of the human musculoskeletal system are correct?
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D. All of the above
23
When other factors are held constant, a body's ability to maintain equilibrium is increased by the following?
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B. Increasing the size of the base of support in the direction of the line of action of an external force
24
Which of the following are the main categories of ergogenic aids?
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D. All of the above
25
What is obtained by the effect of several muscles exerting their combined vector quantitative forces on single bone?
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D. Resultant
26
If the change in velocity of a moving object in equal intervals of time is unequal, than it is called as
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D. Non-Uniform accelerated motion
27
Extensor pollicis longus is a muscle located at
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A. Posterior muscle of forearm
28
The sum of two or more moments, computed with due regards to differences in direction is called as
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B. Resultant moment
29
Piriformis muscle originates at _________ and inserts in ___________
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C. Sacrum and Femur
30
The skull pivoting on the atlas vertebrae of the spine with the weight of head is
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B. Class-I lever
31
The layer of air that travels along with the object travelling in air is called as
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C. Boundary Layer
32
The component of force acting at right angles to the drag component is known as
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C. Lift
33
The maximum value of static friction at the verge of sliding is called as
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A. Limiting friction
34
A force in which line of action does not pass through the centre of gravity of a body is called as
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C. Eccentric force
35
The area sample is a variation of the simple random sample which is particularly appropriate when the population of interest is infinite. This type of sampling is also known as
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A. Cluster sample
36
Which among the following is not a primary source of data?
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C. History textbook
37
Systematically and satistically summarising the findings of several previous quantitative studies is known as
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B. Meta-analysis
38
Which among the following is a non parametric equivalent of the parametric t-test?
Answer
A. Mann-Whitney U Test
39
Calculate the standard error of mean when the sample size is 36, median of the sample is 180 and the standard deviation 12 is given?
Answer
B. 2
40
Non-directional hypothesis is a branch of
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B. Alternative hypothesis
41
Blue print of the research or study is known as
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C. Research proposal
42
The highest level of measurement where all the four operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division can be used along with the additional advantage of a true zero point is
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D. Ratio scale
43
The most frequently occurring score in a distribution is known as
Answer
B. Mode
44
The equivalent method or procedure commonly used for assessing reliability of a test is also known as
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C. Parallel form method
45
A common format for writing the research report is the APA format. What is the expansion of the term "APA"?
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A. American Psychological Association
46
Rejection of a null hypothesis when it is really true is known as a
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B. Type I error
47
_______ are produced and improvement takes place only when overloading in terms of training load is progressive.
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A. Adaptation
48
_________ taps the body's mechanism that bring about the described changes that go hand in hand with specificity.
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C. Overload
49
Pushing against the stationary wall is an example of
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B. Isometric exercise
50
Running the whole distance of a race at a constant speed is
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C. Pace race
51
Which method of training utilizes both aerobic and anaerobic energy producing systems?
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C. Internal training
52
The high energy compound formed from the energy in food molecules bond, which is released and stored with in our cells called
Answer
C. Adenosine triphosphate
53
Speed is not a combination of
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C. Repetitions
54
In __________ stretching extra flexibility is achieved by greater relaxation in the antagonist muscles caused by the contraction of the prime-moves.
Answer
Question Cancelled
55
The super compensation effect of training is due to
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A. Proportion between load and recovery
56
Which of the following ability is mainly responsible for faster skill acquisition?
Answer
C. Co-ordination
57
The term "Management" as derived from the French word is
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A. Menager
58
Which of the following functions of management is right meaning for the statement "Subordinates must be kept informed through regular reports, research, monitoring and evaluation concerning performance and accountability measures in relation to expected standards and outcomes"?
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B. Controlling
59
The best method of sports administration is
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B. Democratic
60
The First step in Sport Management is
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C. Planning
61
Select the correct option. "To determine what is needed and who will do it, is an important task of a manager" Technically it is known as
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D. Organizing
62
Select the correct option. "The skill of influencing the activities, situation, perceptions and expectations of an individual or group in an effort to have them willingly strive for a common purpose or organizational goal in a given situtation" is
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B. Leadership
63
Which of the following is the first step in planning process?
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D. Determination of goals
64
Which of the following steps is the first step of Budget Preparation?
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B. Planning
65
The Blue print of the team competition plan is called
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D. Strategy
66
Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R): Assertion (A): Autocratic style of leadership is usually task oriented and tightly structured. Reason (R): Leadership style is responsible for effective decision making in sport. In context of the above two statements, which one of the following is correct?
Answer
B. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
67
Make the correct choice from codes given below consulting the Assertion (A) and Reason (R): Assertion (A): Management is the dynamic life giving element in every organization. Reason (R): It is the activating force that gets things done through people.
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D. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
68
From the following, identify the one which is not the principle of organisation:
Answer
C. Over-lapping
69
Management has traditionally been divided along a bipolar authoritarian democratic continuum. The management where the manager does not provide active leadership and believes that problems will solve themselves if given time is called:
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B. Laissez faire management
70
Which of the following is not the principle of management?
Answer
C. Ignorance
71
Which of the following is disclosed by sociogram? I. Friendship choices within the group II. Multidimensional nature of cohesion III. Extent of group attraction IV. How attractive is the group member to individual
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C. I, III
72
An athlete's desire to gain mastery over a particular skill and the pleasure that comes from reaching a personal goal for mastery is reflected by?
Answer
D. Intrinsic motivation towards accomplishment
73
Match List I and List II and select the correct option using the code given: List I List II I. Classical Conditioning 1. Stimulus that is repeatedly paired II. Unconditioned Stimuli 2. Organism learns to repeat behaviour that yield positive outcome or escape from negative outcome III. Conditioned Stimuli 3. One stimulus comes to serve as a signal for the occurrence of second stimuli IV. Operant Conditioning 4. Evokes response the first time it is presented I II III IV
Answer
C. 3 4 1 2
74
Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R): Assertion (A): Behaviour is best determined by accounting for both situations and personal characteristics. Reason (R): Personality traits are enduring and consistent across a variety of situations.
Answer
B. Both (A) and (R) are right, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
75
The basic tenets of drive theory are: I. A negative linear relationship exists between cognitive state anxiety and athletic performance. II. Increased arousal will elicit the dominant response. III. Cognitive anxiety and somatic anxiety have independent effect upon athletic performance. IV. The response associated with the strongest potential to respond is the dominant response.
Answer
B. II, IV
76
Match List I and List II and select the correct option using the code given: List I List II I. Counselling Psychology 1. Studies diagnosis, causes and treatment of mental disorders II. Cognitive Psychology 2. Deals with personal problems that do not involve psychological disorders III. Clinical Psychology 3. Physical, cognitive and social change over the entire life span IV. Developmental Psychology 4. Investigates memory, thinking, reasoning, language, decision making and so on I II III IV
Answer
A. 2 4 1 3
77
It is not based on a precise set of attributes or properties, do not have clear-cut boundaries, and are often defined by prototypes.
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D. Natural concepts
78
Using Gill's four criteria which of the following is considered as aggressive behaviour?
Answer
C. A hockey player uses his stick to purposely hit his opponent in the shin in retaliation for his opponent's doing the same thing to him
79
Test, Measurement and Evaluation are related with one another in the following way
Answer
B. Test and Measurement are parts of Evaluation
80
Criteria of a standard test involve: I. Reliability II. Complexity III. Norm IV. Variability Find the correct combination:
Answer
C. III and I
81
Arrange the following test in chronological order in respect of their origination: 1. Physical Fitness 2. Motor Fitness 3. Health Related Fitness 4. Motor Educability
Answer
D. 1, 2, 3, 4
82
Match List I with List II and select the correct option from the codes given below: List I List II I. B.M.I 1. Leanness II. Body Composition 2. Performance related fitness III. Explosive Strength 3. Health related fitness IV. Ponderal Index 4. Obesity I II III IV
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C. 4 3 2 1
83
Performance related fitness involves: I. Power II. Basic endurance III. Flexibility IV. Agility Find the correct combination:
Answer
D. I and IV
84
Match List I with List II and select the correct option from the codes given below: List I List II I. Badminton 1. Harbans Singh Test II. Hockey 2. Lockhart-McPherson test III. Physical Fitness 3. Russel Lange test IV. Volleyball 4. Fleishman Battery I II III IV
Answer
B. 2 1 4 3
85
For a good test, the descending sequence of importance of its components is
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A. Reliability, Validity, Objectivity, Administrability
86
Which one of the following is not the test of muscular strength?
Answer
D. Tuttle Pulse Ratio Test
87
Match List I with List II and select the correct option from the codes given below: List I List II I. Endomorph 1. Muscular, Athletic shape II. Ectomorph 2. Stocky III. Mesomorph 3. Triangular torso IV. Omomorph 4. Sparsely built I II III IV
Answer
B. 2 4 1 3
88
The following test items of AAHPER Youth Fitness Test are listed and conducted in a certain sequence. Using the codes given below, select the right sequence. I. 50 yard dash II. Pull ups III. Shuttle run IV. Bent knee sit ups V. Standing broad jump VI. 600 yard run/walk
Answer
A. II, IV, III, V, I and VI
89
Sports injuries are classified according to
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C. Acute and chronic
90
Abrasions are treated by I. Washing with soap water II. Applying antibiotic ointment III. Ultrasound IV. Infra Red
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D. I and II
91
Compound fracture is a break in the bone that
Answer
D. Penetrates the skin
92
Contusion can be treated with I. Ice II. Compressive dressing III. Anti inflammatory medications IV. Massage
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C. I, II and III
93
Thermal modalities which is include the various application of
Answer
B. Heat such as hydro collator and Cold
94
The intensity of the ultrasound range watts/ is
Answer
D. 0.1 to 0.8 low, 0.8 to 1.5 medium and 1.5 to 3.0 high intensity
95
Synovial fluids are lubricating substances produced by the synovial membrane that found in
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A. Joints
96
Glasgow coma scale is an effective method often used to evaluate I. Eye opening II. Motor responses III. Verbal responses IV. Kidney responses
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D. I, II and III
97
A technique for examining the tiers of consciousness I. Alert and Verbal II. Verbal and Painful III. Painful and Unresponsive IV. Pressure and Temperature
Answer
B. I and III
98
The condition known as heat exhaustion is one in which the body becomes overheated to the point of I. Dehydrated from water II. Muscle tear in the gastrocnemius III. Bone and Joint pain IV. Dehydrated from electrolyte loss
Answer
D. I and IV
99
During the competition, participants are expected to meet a wide variety of conditions regarding their intake of macronutrients
Answer
A. Carbohydrate 8-10 g/kg/day, with protein intake of 1.2 g/kg/day and fat 1-1.2 g/kg/day
100
Which athletes are selected for doping tests by NADA?
Answer
C. The athletes will be tested both in competition and out of the competition the athletes can be chosen by random selection, finishing position or by being targeted for a particular reason in anytime, anywhere and with no advance notice

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