Biomechanics and Sports Class 12 MCQ Questions Part 1
Question 1.
The study of human body and various forces acting on it is:
(a) biology
(b) biomechanics
(c) physiology
(d) anatomy
Answer:
(d) biomechanics
Question 2.
Biomechanics helps in which of the following?
(a) In improving techniQuestion ue
(b) In improving designs of sports eQuestion uipment
(c) In improving performance
(d) All of the above
Answer:
(d) All of the above
Question 3.
Biomechanics helps in……..
(a) treating injuries to sportspersons
(b) improving performance of athletes
(c) increasing friction between the athlete and the ground surface
(d) All of the above
Answer:
(d) improving performance of athletes
Question 4.
Study of the structure, function and motion of the mechanical aspects of biological systems is called as:
(a) biomechanics
(b) kinesiology
(c) physiology
(d) psychology
Answer:
(a) biomechanics
Question 5.
Biomechanics refers to the study of human movements, including……….
(a) interaction between the athletes
(b) sports eQuestion uipment
(c) exercise environment
(d) All of the above
Answer:
(d) All of the above
Question 6.
Biomechanics is branch of physics in combination……… with which understands the human movements in a scientific way.
(a) chemistry
(b) sociology
(c) biology
(d) psychology
Answer:
(c) biology
Question 7.
Biomechanics deals with:
(a) muscles involved in movement
(b) effect of force on different movements done by human body
(c) to understand the physiology of the body
(d) to understand time and distance concept of various movement
Answer:
(b) effect of force on different movements done by human body
Question 8.
Mechanics is the branch of physics that deals with bodies:
(a) at rest
(b) in motion
(c) Both (a) and (d)
(d) None of these
Answer:
(b) in motion
Question 9.
Biomechanics helps in which of the following?
(a) In improving techniQuestion ue
(b) In improving designs of sports eQuestion uipment
(c) In improving teaching and learning
(d) All of the above
Answer:
(d) All of the above
Question 10.
How do we define the phases into which we often break fundamental movements to simplify biomechanical analysis?
(a) Biomechanically distinct functions and easily identified boundaries.
(b) Easily identified functions and clearly defined boundaries.
(c) Anatomically distinct functions and easily identified boundaries.
(d) Medically distinct functions and clearly defined boundaries
Answer:
(a) Biomechanically distinct functions and easily identified boundaries.
Question 11.
The law of gravity is an example of a law of motion studied in the body of knowledge called:
(a) chemistry
(b) physics
(c) mechanics
(d) All of these
Answer:
(c) mechanics
Question 12.
When the angle between the two bones decreases, it is termed as:
(a) flexion
(b) extension
(c) abduction
(d) adduction
Answer:
(a) flexion
Question 13.
Which of the following is not a type of movment related to physical activity?
(a) Extension
(b) Adduction
(c) Abduction
(d) None of these
Answer:
(d) None of these
Question 14.
When a joint reduces the angle between the bones at the joint, the movement is called:
(a) Abduction
(b) Adduction
(c) Flexion
(d) Extension
Answer:
(c) Flexion
Question 15.
If a segment come towards Line of body, movement is known as:
(a) alexion
(b) extension
(c) adduction
(d) abduction
Answer:
(a) Flexion
Question 16.
Which of the following occur in the sagittal plane about the frontal axis?
(a) Flexion
(b) Adduction
(c) Abduction
(d) None of these
Answer:
(a) Flexion
Question 17.
Identify the following human movement:
(a) flexion
(b) extension
(c) abduction
(d) adduction
Answer:
(a) flexion
Question 18.
Bending of elbow when our hand is going towards our chest is:
(a) flexion
(b) extension
(c) abduction
(d) adduction
Answer:
(a) flexion
Question 19.
A decrease in the angle between the femur and the tibia because of the movement of the knee is an example of which type of movement?
(a) Flexion
(b) Extension
(c) Abduction
(d) Adduction
Answer:
(a) Flexion
Question 20.
At touchdown in walking, the knee is normally:
(a) fully extended
(b) slightly flexed
(c) full flexed
(d) slightly extended
Answer:
(d) slightly flexed
Question 21.
In plantar flexion of the foot about the ankle joint:
(a) the foot moves upwards towards the front of the calf
(b) the foot moves upwards towards the rear of the calf
(c) the foot moves sideways
(d) None of the above
Answer:
(d) the foot moves upwards towards the rear of the calf.
Question 22.
Bending of head towards right or left side of the shoulder is:
(a) extension
(b) flexion
(c) lateral flexion
(d) lateral extension
Answer:
(c) lateral flexion
Question 23.
The terms reset and motion are studied under:
(a) biochemistry
(b) anatomy
(c) biomechanics
(d) None of these
Answer:
(c) biomechanics
Question 24.
………………. takes place when the angle between two bones attached to a joint
(a) Flexion, increases
(b) Extension, decreases
(c) Adduction, increases
(d) Extension, increases
Answer:
(d) Extension, increases
Question 25.
Flexion and extension are:
(a) movements in the frontal plane about the sagittal axis.
(b) movements in the sagittal plane about the frontal axis.
(c) movements in the horizontal plane about the vertical axis.
(d) None of the above
Answer:
(d) movements in the sagittal plane about the frontal axis
Question 26.
Anatomically, the term ‘Superior’ means:
(a) towards the midline of the body
(b) away from the trunk
(c) towards from the head
(d) towards the feet
Answer:
(c) towards from the head
Question 27.
The sagittal plane is also known as:
(a) the frontal plane
(b) the coronal plane
(c) the horizontal plane
(d) the anteroposterior plane
Answer:
(d) the anteroposterior plane
Question 28.
Movement possible in ball and socket joint are:
(a) rotation
(b) flexion
(c) extension
(d) All of these
Answer:
(d) All of these
Question 29.
Match List-1 with List-ll and select the correct answer from the codes given below:
| List I | List II |
| (a) Extension | 1. lifting the upper limb horizontally to form a right angle with the side of the body. |
| (b) Abduction | 2. returning the upper limb from horizontal position to the side of the body. |
| (c) Adduction | 3. bending the lower limb at the knee. |
| (d) Flexion | 4. straightening the lower limb at knee. |
ABCD
(a) A-4, B-3, C-1, D-2
(b) A-3, B-2, C-1, D-4
(c) A-4, B-1,C-2, D-3
(d) A-3, B-1, C-2, D-4
Answer:
(c) A-4 B-1 C-2 D-3
Question 30.
Range of movement at joints is:
(a) flexibility
(b) strength
(c) endurance
(d) agility
Answer:
(a) flexibility
Question 31.
During abduction the arm moves:
(a) towards the body
(b) away from the body
(c) in front of the chest
(d) None of these
Answer:
(d) away from the body
Question 32.
Medial movement towards the centre is known as:
(a) adduction
(b) abduction
(c) flexion
(d) extension
Answer:
(a) adduction
Question 33.
Which of the following is not a type of movement related to physical activity?
(a) Abduction
(b) Adduction
(c) Extension
(d) None of these
Answer:
(d) None of these
Question 34.
include abduction, adduction, flexion, extension, etc.
(a) Body movements
(b) Wellness
(c) exercise
(d) Physical exercise
Answer:
(a) Body movements
Question 35.
Which kind of human movement is this?
(a) Flexion
(b) Gliding
(c) Adduction
(d) Abduction
Answer:
(c) Adduction
Question 36.
Match the following:
(a) 1-A, 2-B, 3-C
(b) 1-B, 2-C, 3-A
(c) 1-C,2-A, 3-B
(d) 1-A ,2-C, 3-B
Answer:
(b) 1-B, 2-C, 3-A
Question 37.
The characteristics of any starting position is……….
(a) stable
(b) comfortable
(c) provide room for full range of motion
(d) AIL of the above
Answer:
(d) All of the above
Question 38.
In normal standing, line of gravity passes……… the knee joint.
(a) in front of
(b) behind
(c) through
(d) lateral to
Answer:
(a) in front of
Question 39.
Relaxed passive movement is useful for………….
(a) muscle strengthening
(b) improving joint range of motion
(c) remembrance of pattern of movement
(d) improving co-ordination
Answer:
(c) Remembrance of pattern of movement
Question 40.
Stretching is the………
(a) slow and sustained forced passive movement
(b) telaxed passive movement
(c) tilt your head slightly forward and pinch
(d) manipulation
Answer:
(a) slow and sustained forced passive movement
Question 41.
Opening of hand sidewise when our hand is moving away from body is example of an:
(a) flexion
(b) extension
(c) abduction
(d) adduction
Answer:
(c) abduction.
Question 42.
During abduction, the arm moves:
(a) towards the body
(b) away from the body
(c) in front of the chest
(d) None of these
Answer:
(d) away from the body