General Awareness
Sports Training and Athletics
2,262 Questions
Sports training and athletics questions focus on sports injuries, weightlifting techniques, and Paralympic events. Candidates learn about conditioning programs and historical Olympic events. These questions are commonly found in the general awareness section of multiple competitive exams.
Weightlifting techniquesSports injury typesParalympic sports eventsTrack and field equipmentStrength conditioningHistorical olympic events
Sports Training and Athletics Questions
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Horse Racing
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Boxing
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Polo
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Rowing
A
Correct answer
Explanation
The term 'Steeplechase' is historically associated with Horse Racing. It originated as a horse race where riders would race from one church steeple to another, jumping over fences and ditches in the countryside. The term later extended to athletics, where steeplechase is now a track and field event with barriers and a water jump.
A
Correct answer
Explanation
From our established race order: F(1), D(2), C(3), E(4), B(5), A(6), we need to identify the swimmer between C and E. C is in position 3, E is in position 4. These are consecutive positions, meaning there is no swimmer between C and E. The swimmer between C and E is none.
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Rugby
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Shooting
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Fancing
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Weightlifting
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Rugby was not an Olympic event until rugby sevens was introduced in the 2016 Rio Olympics. The question refers to traditional rugby, which was only played in the Olympics in 1900, 1908, and 1924 before being removed for many decades. Shooting, fencing (note the typo as 'Fancing'), and weightlifting have been continuous Olympic sports.
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wrestling
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long jump
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hammer throw
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weightlifting
D
Correct answer
Explanation
The Clean & Jerk is one of the two main lifts in competitive weightlifting, along with the Snatch. It involves lifting the barbell from the ground to overhead in two continuous motions. Wrestling, long jump, and hammer throw are different sports that do not use this terminology.
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Sabbatical
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Gap
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Recuperate
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Quarantine
A
Correct answer
Explanation
A sabbatical is an extended period of leave from work, often used for research, travel, or rest. While commonly for academics, it can apply to athletes recovering from injury. 'Gap' is a general break, 'recuperate' is a verb, and 'quarantine' is isolation.
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EEG
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Narco Test
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ELISA Test
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Mind mapping
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DOPE tEST
E
Correct answer
Explanation
A DOPE test (Doping Control Test) is specifically designed to detect performance-enhancing drugs in athletes. The other options serve different purposes: EEG records brain electrical activity, Narco Test is for criminal investigation, ELISA is for detecting antibodies/viruses, and Mind Mapping is a learning technique.
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EEG
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Narco Test
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ELISA Test
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Mind mapping
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DOPE TEST
E
Correct answer
Explanation
The Dope Test is the official name for the screening procedure used to detect performance-enhancing drugs in sports. It involves testing urine or blood samples for banned substances like steroids, stimulants, and hormones. Other options like EEG (brain waves), Narco Test (truth serum), ELISA (antibody test), and Mind mapping are unrelated to drug testing in sports.
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EEG
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Narco Test
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ELISA Test
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Mind mapping
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DOPE TEST
E
Correct answer
Explanation
Dope testing is the specific test used to detect performance-enhancing drugs in sports. EEG measures brain activity, Narco Test is for truth detection, ELISA detects antibodies, and Mind mapping is not a medical test.
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muscles
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tendons
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ligaments
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nerves
C
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Explanation
A sprain occurs when ligaments (tough bands connecting bones) are stretched beyond their normal range or torn. This differs from muscle strains (muscle injury) and tendon injuries (tendon overstretch).
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deadly
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stealthy
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healthy
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unhealthy
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Healthy (Positive competition keeps the players in good health. It keeps the players together in spite of winning or loosing.)
Distracters: (a) deadly means very harmful
(b) stealthy means being cautious or maintaining secrecy
(d) unhealthy means not good for health
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Periodic motion
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Non periodic motion
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Vibratory motion
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Uniform motion
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Rectilinear motion
B
Correct answer
Explanation
This is the correct answer. A repetitive motion, which repeats itself but not at fixed intervals of time is called non periodic motion. A football player running in the field is performing this as sometimes he runs fast and sometimes slowly and in different directions.
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Cycling
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Archery
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Swimming
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Rowing
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Nisha Millet is a prominent Indian swimmer who represented India at the 2000 Sydney Olympics. She was the first Indian swimmer to qualify for the Olympics with an Olympic 'B' qualifying time. She has won numerous national titles and international medals in swimming.
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An event in which people compete with each other
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Ability to endure prolonged physical or mental strain
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The act of choosing lanes for the competitors
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Ability to win a race
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Stamina refers to the physical or mental strength that allows one to continue doing something for a long time. It is synonymous with endurance.
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I only
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II only
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III only
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I & II
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II & III
E
Correct answer
Explanation
By stating that Neil will never be a successful marathoner because he’s a fast sprinter, the argument assumes that:
- Sprinters do not have stamina, and
- Stamina is a pre-requisite for successful marathoners.