20 multiple-choice (MCQ / objective) questions from this chapter, in the common exam-style shapes. Every question comes with an explanation along with the answer, so you remember why the option is correct, not just which one it is.
1 Direct Questions
Direct Questions
- 1 mark“Sports training is a pedagogical (educational) process, based on scientific principles to prepare sportsmen for higher performances in sports competition.” This definition was given by:
(A) Mathew(B) Todd Townes(C) Hardyal Singh(D) P. Garrison - 1 markAccording to the Principle of Continuity, if there are long intervals between training sessions:
(A) Fitness improves faster(B) Load can be doubled(C) Recovery is not needed(D) Fitness decreases and the body adapts to the reduced load - 1 markSweating, colour of skin and visible fatigue are symptoms of:
(A) Outer load(B) Volume of load(C) Density of stimulus(D) Inner load - 1 markFor adaptation, the loading and recovery process must be repeated for about:
(A) 2 to 3 hours(B) 10 to 20 days(C) 1 to 2 days(D) 3 to 6 months - 1 markSunbathing, wearing a heavy uniform and drinking hot beverages are examples of:
(A) Active warming up(B) Specific warming up(C) Limbering down(D) Passive warming up - 1 markRolling the thumb over the cricket ball to get extra spin is an example of:
(A) Strategy(B) Style(C) Technique(D) Tactics - 1 markHow many anti-doping rule violations are set out in Article 2.1 to 2.8 of the WADA code?
(A) Five(B) Ten(C) Twelve(D) Eight
2 Assertion-Reason
Assertion-Reason
- 1 markAssertion (A): The last micro-cycle session of a training plan is aimed at recovery and relaxation.
Reason (R): A micro-cycle lasts from three to ten days.
(A) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.(B) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.(C) A is true, but R is false.(D) A is false, but R is true. - 1 markAssertion (A): A coach should allow time for proper recovery when an athlete’s performance declines from overtraining.
Reason (R): An excessive training load causes incomplete adaptation and problems in recovering from the training stimulus.
(A) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.(B) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.(C) A is true, but R is false.(D) A is false, but R is true. - 1 markAssertion (A): Strategy and tactics mean exactly the same thing.
Reason (R): Strategy is the overall plan, while tactics is the actual realization of the strategy in practice.
(A) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.(B) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.(C) A is true, but R is false.(D) A is false, but R is true.
3 Match the Following
Match the Following
- 1 markMatch Column I (cycle) with Column II (duration):
(P) Micro-cycle (Q) Meso-cycle (R) Macro-cycle (S) Adaptation loading-recovery period
(1) 3 to 6 weeks (2) 10 to 20 days (3) 3 to 10 days (4) 3 months to 1 year
(A) P-3, Q-1, R-4, S-2(B) P-1, Q-3, R-4, S-2(C) P-3, Q-4, R-1, S-2(D) P-2, Q-1, R-4, S-3 - 1 markMatch Column I (substance) with Column II (book’s description):
(P) Diuretics (Q) Stimulants (R) Narcotics (S) hGH
(1) Reduce, eliminate and hide pain (2) Water pills; masking agent (3) Somatotrophin from the anterior pituitary (4) “Uppers”
(A) P-4, Q-2, R-1, S-3(B) P-2, Q-4, R-1, S-3(C) P-2, Q-1, R-4, S-3(D) P-2, Q-4, R-3, S-1
4 Statement-Based Questions
Statement-Based Questions
- 1 markRead the statements and choose the correct option.
Statement I: The symptoms of overload appear in the order psychological, performance, somatic-functional.
Statement II: Loss of weight is a psychological symptom of overload.
(A) Both I and II are correct(B) Only I is correct(C) Only II is correct(D) Neither I nor II is correct - 1 markRead the statements and choose the correct option.
Statement I: Autologous blood doping uses the athlete’s own stored blood.
Statement II: Homologous blood doping uses blood from another person with the same blood type.
(A) Both I and II are correct(B) Only I is correct(C) Only II is correct(D) Neither I nor II is correct
5 Arrange in the Correct Order
Arrange in the Correct Order
- 1 markArrange the groups of overload symptoms in the order in which they appear:
(i) Somatic-functional (ii) Psychological (iii) Performance
(A) (ii), (iii), (i)(B) (i), (ii), (iii)(C) (iii), (ii), (i)(D) (ii), (i), (iii) - 1 markArrange the stages of recovery from the shortest to the longest duration:
(i) Stage III (ii) Stage II (iii) Stage I
(A) (i), (ii), (iii)(B) (iii), (ii), (i)(C) (ii), (iii), (i)(D) (iii), (i), (ii)
6 Fill in the Blanks
Fill in the Blanks
- 1 markThe Principle of ________ helps in incorporating the law of readiness.
(A) Active Participation(B) Variety(C) Continuity(D) Specificity
7 Odd One Out
Odd One Out
- 1 markFind the odd one out (not a cause of overload under faulty training method):
(A) Fever(B) Neglected recovery(C) Rapid increase in load(D) One-sided training
8 Passage-Based Questions
Passage-Based Questions
Passage
Riya, a 400 m runner, trains under a coach who raises her running sessions from four days to six days a week in the same fortnight and adds two competitions. Riya sleeps late because of exams. After three weeks she cannot sleep well, loses her appetite and weight, and her times get slower.
- 1 markRiya’s loss of sleep, loss of appetite and weight loss are which group of overload symptoms?
(A) Psychological(B) Performance(C) Somatic-functional(D) Social
9 True / False
True / False
- 1 markState whether each statement is true or false, then choose.
Statement 1: Stimulants increase dopamine levels in the brain.
Statement 2: The main effect of narcotics is to reduce, eliminate and hide pain.
(A) Both statements are true(B) Statement 1 is true, Statement 2 is false(C) Statement 1 is false, Statement 2 is true(D) Both statements are false
Answer Key and Explanations
Direct Questions
- (C) This is Hardyal Singh’s definition.
- (D) Principle of continuity, as given in the book.
- (D) They are listed under inner load in the book’s figure.
- (B) The third condition of adaptation.
- (D) Passive warming up uses external sources.
- (C) The book gives it as an example of technique.
- (D) Articles 2.1 through 2.8: eight violations.
Assertion-Reason
- (B) Both are true (book), but the duration of a micro-cycle does not explain why its last session is for recovery.
- (A) Both true; R explains why rest and reduced load are needed.
- (D) A is false: the book says they should not be used interchangeably. R is true.
Match the Following
- (A) Micro 3-10 days; meso 3-6 weeks; macro 3 months-1 year; adaptation 10-20 days.
- (B) Diuretics: water pills; stimulants: uppers; narcotics: hide pain; hGH: somatotrophin.
Statement-Based Questions
- (B) I is correct (book). II is wrong: loss of weight is somatic-functional.
- (A) Both correct.
Arrange in the Correct Order
- (A) Psychological, then performance, then somatic-functional.
- (B) Stage I (during activity), Stage II (up to 2-3 h), Stage III (hours to days).
Fill in the Blanks
- (A) Principle of active participation: law of readiness.
Odd One Out
- (A) Fever is a health factor.
Passage-Based Questions
- (C) Loss of appetite and weight are somatic-functional.
True / False
- (A) Both are true.
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