Sports & Nutrition — Class 12 Physical Education PYQs

The scientific name of Vitamin ‘C’ is _________.
(A) Betadine acid
(B) Ascorbic acid
(C) Acetonic acid
(D) Hydrochloric acid

Given below are two statements, one of which is labelled as Assertion (A) and other is labelled as Reason (R). Read both the statements carefully :
Assertion (A) : The risk of cancer can be reduced by eating more colourful vegetables, fruits and other plant-foods that have certain phytochemicals in them.
Reason (R) : Non-nutritive components of diet are part of balance diet.
In the context of the above two statements, which one of the following is correct ?
(A) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of the Assertion (A).
(B) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
(C) Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
(D) Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.

Enumerate any two myths related to food items with their respective facts.

Mention any three importance of diet during competition.

Which of the following is NOT the cause of Food Intolerance ?
(a) Toxins formation due to food poisoning
(b) Absence of an enzyme
(c) Roughage
(d) Gluten

Given below are two statements labelled Assertion (A) and Reason (R).
Assertion (A) : The Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) is the number of calories needed to maintain body function at resting condition.
Reason (R) : A person who does not engage in any work, still requires energy for the functioning of their internal organs.
In the context of the above two statements, which of the following option is correct ?
(a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of the Assertion (A).
(b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
(c) Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
(d) Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.

What is Balanced Diet ? What is the significance of pre and post competition meals for an athlete ? Explain.

Role of water in human body is to ______
(a) regulate body temperature
(b) give energy
(c) repair cell
(d) protect from disease

Which of the following are water soluble vitamins ?
(a) Vitamin D & K
(b) Vitamin B & C
(c) Vitamin A & E
(d) Vitamin A & C

Differentiate between Macro and Micro Nutrients.