JKSSB Assistant PTI 2025 Solved Question Paper

Question 1

What is the primary aim of Physical Education?

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Option B: Promoting physical fitness. The fundamental aim of physical education is the overall development of an individual through physical activities, with the immediate primary aim being the promotion of physical fitness and health.

Question 2

In which year were the Olympic Games first revived?

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Option A: 1896. The modern Olympic Games were first revived in 1896 in Athens, Greece, organized by Baron Pierre de Coubertin.

Question 3

Who was the first recipient of the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award?

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Option C: Viswanathan Anand. Chess Grandmaster Viswanathan Anand was the inaugural recipient of the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award (now Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna) in 1991–92.

Question 4

PTI stands for:

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Option A: Physical Training Instructor. PTI is the standard educational abbreviation for Physical Training Instructor.

Question 5

The human body moves in how many planes?

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Option B: 3. Human anatomical movements occur across three fundamental cardinal planes: Sagittal plane, Frontal (Coronal) plane, and Transverse (Horizontal) plane.

Question 6

What is the primary function of skeletal muscles?

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Option B: Movement. The primary function of voluntary skeletal muscles is to generate force and pull on bones to produce bodily Movement and maintain posture.

Question 7

Who is considered the father of modern Olympic Games?

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Option A: Pierre de Coubertin. Baron Pierre de Coubertin of France is universally recognized as the Father of the Modern Olympic Games for establishing the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in 1894.

Question 8

What is the standard duration of a football match?

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Option B: 90 minutes. A standard FIFA association football match consists of two equal halves of 45 minutes each, totaling 90 minutes of regulation play.

Question 9

Which organ removes lactic acid from muscles?

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Option A: Liver. During recovery, lactic acid produced in muscles is transported via the bloodstream to the Liver, where it is converted back into glucose/glycogen via gluconeogenesis (the Cori cycle).

Question 10

SLA in sports management stands for:

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Option B: Service Level Agreement. In professional sports management and facility contracts, SLA stands for Service Level Agreement.

Question 11

The first Commonwealth Games were held in:

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Option A: 1930. The inaugural Commonwealth Games (then called the British Empire Games) were held in 1930 in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.

Question 12

What is the primary purpose of warm-up exercises?

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Option B: Prevent injuries. The primary physiological purpose of a systematic warm-up is to increase core body temperature, enhance muscle elasticity, and Prevent Injuries.

Question 13

How many players are on the court for a volleyball team?

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Option B: 6. In standard indoor volleyball, each team has exactly 6 active players on the court at any given time.

Question 14

What is the basic unit of heredity?

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Option C: Gene. The Gene (a specific sequence of nucleotides on a DNA strand) is the fundamental physical and functional unit of heredity.

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT a type of motion?

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Option C: Diagonal. Standard biomechanical and physical types of motion include Linear (rectilinear/curvilinear), Rotational (angular), and Circular motion; 'Diagonal' is a directional trajectory, not a classified motion type.

Question 16

BMI stands for:

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Option C: Body Mass Index. BMI stands for Body Mass Index, calculated as weight in kilograms divided by the square of height in meters ($	ext{BMI} = 	ext{kg}/	ext{m}^2$).

Question 17

Which system helps in oxygen transportation?

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Option B: Respiratory system. The Respiratory system (along with the cardiovascular circulatory system) is responsible for taking in atmospheric oxygen, gas exchange in alveoli, and oxygenation of blood.

Question 18

What triggers fatigue in muscles?

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Option B: Lactic acid accumulation. During high-intensity anaerobic muscular exertion, Lactic acid accumulation and the buildup of hydrogen ions ($H^+$) cause acidosis, inhibiting cross-bridge cycling and triggering muscle fatigue.

Question 19

What does RDA stand for in nutrition?

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Option B: Recommended Dietary Allowance. RDA stands for Recommended Dietary Allowance, representing the average daily dietary nutrient intake level sufficient to meet the requirements of nearly all healthy individuals.

Question 20

Which is a non-contact sport?

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Option C: Badminton. Badminton is a non-contact sport where opponents are separated by a net with no physical contact permitted (unlike contact/collision sports like football, wrestling, and hockey).

Question 21

The Olympic symbol consists of how many rings?

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Option C: 5. The official Olympic symbol consists of 5 interlocking colored rings (blue, yellow, black, green, and red) representing the union of the five inhabited continents of the world.

Question 22

Which award is given to coaches for excellence in sports?

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Option B: Dronacharya Award. The Dronacharya Award, instituted in 1985 by the Government of India, is presented to outstanding coaches in sports and games for producing medal winners.

Question 23

Who among the following is known as the "Flying Sikh" of India?

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Option A: Milkha Singh. Legendary Indian track and field sprinter Milkha Singh was conferred the honorary title 'The Flying Sikh' by General Ayub Khan of Pakistan in 1960.

Question 24

The heart is a type of:

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Option C: Cardiac muscle. The human heart is composed exclusively of specialized involuntary striated muscle tissue termed Cardiac muscle (myocardium).

Question 25

The concept of second wind relates to:

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Option B: Breathing capacity. Second wind is a physiological phenomenon during strenuous endurance exercise where breathlessness and distress subside as the cardiorespiratory system adjusts, restoring comfortable Breathing Capacity.

Question 26

The study of body movement is called:

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Option C: Kinesiology. Kinesiology (from Greek *kinesis* = movement) is the scientific study of human body movement, mechanics, and physical activity.

Question 27

What does doping primarily affect?

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Option B: Physical performance. Doping involves the use of banned substances or methods to artificially enhance an athlete's physical performance, strength, speed, or endurance.

Question 28

The primary source of energy for muscles is:

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Option C: Carbohydrates. Carbohydrates (broken down into blood glucose and stored as muscle glycogen) serve as the primary and most readily accessible fuel source for muscle contraction.

Question 29

What is the function of joints?

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Option B: Enable movement. Joints (articulations) connect bones within the skeletal system to provide mechanical support and Enable Movement between body segments.

Question 30

The primary goal of physical education is:

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Option B: Holistic development. The ultimate philosophical goal of physical education is the Holistic Development (physical, mental, emotional, and social well-being) of the individual.

Question 31

The transfer of training is MOST effectively demonstrated through:

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Option A: Identical element theory. Edward Thorndike's Identical Element Theory states that transfer of learning/training between two tasks occurs to the extent that both tasks share identical elements, skills, and cognitive processing.

Question 32

In motor skill learning, which stage involves maximum refinement?

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Option C: Autonomous stage. According to Fitts and Posner's three-stage model of motor learning, the Autonomous Stage represents the highest level of skill mastery and refinement where movements become automatic and highly accurate.

Question 33

The most critical factor in sports performance psychology is:

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Option B: Mental resilience. In sports performance psychology, Mental Resilience (mental toughness and coping under pressure) is the decisive factor that allows elite athletes to perform consistently.

Question 34

Which philosophical approach emphasizes individual experience in physical education?

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Option D: Existentialism. Existentialism in physical education emphasizes personal choice, individuality, self-realization, and subjective human embodied experience ('existence precedes essence').

Question 35

Group dynamics MOST significantly impact:

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Option B: Team cohesion. Group dynamics in sports psychology most directly shape Team Cohesion (the dynamic process reflected in the tendency for a group to stick together and remain united in pursuit of goals).

Question 36

The primary purpose of biomechanical analysis is:

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Option B: Performance optimization. The overarching objective of sports biomechanical analysis is Performance Optimization through the mechanical refinement of technique (while concurrently reducing injury risks).

Question 37

Which physiological parameter is most directly related to an individual's aerobic capacity?

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Option C: Maximum oxygen uptake (VO2 max). Maximal oxygen uptake ($	ext{VO}_2	ext{ max}$) is the internationally recognized gold standard measure of cardiorespiratory endurance and aerobic power.

Question 38

The neuromuscular junction is primarily responsible for:

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Option A: Muscle contraction initiation. The neuromuscular junction (NMJ) is the specialized synapse where motor neuron action potentials release acetylcholine to depolarize the muscle sarcolemma and initiate Muscle Contraction.

Question 39

In biomechanics, the term "lever" refers to:

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Option B: A system where a rigid body rotates around a fixed point. In musculoskeletal biomechanics, a lever is defined as a rigid structure (bone) that rotates around a fixed axis or fulcrum (joint) under the application of a force (muscle).

Question 40

Which of the following is NOT a component of health-related physical fitness?

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Option C: Agility. Agility is a skill-related (performance-related) fitness component, whereas Cardiovascular endurance, Muscular strength, Muscular endurance, Flexibility, and Body composition are the five Health-Related components.

Question 41

The "Sliding Filament Theory" explains:

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Option B: Muscle contraction process. Huxley's Sliding Filament Theory explains the molecular mechanism of Muscle Contraction, where actin filaments slide past myosin filaments to shorten the sarcomere.

Question 42

Which vitamin is crucial for calcium absorption and bone metabolism?

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Option C: Vitamin D. Vitamin D (calcitriol) is essential for intestinal absorption of calcium and phosphate and for normal bone mineralization and skeletal metabolism.

Question 43

In sport psychology, "intrinsic motivation" refers to:

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Option B: Motivation arising from personal satisfaction. Intrinsic motivation refers to engaging in sports behavior for the inherent pleasure, personal satisfaction, mastery, and enjoyment derived directly from the activity itself.

Question 44

The Concentric Phase of muscle contraction involves:

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Option B: Muscle shortening. A concentric muscle contraction is a dynamic isotonic action where the muscle generates tension and Shortens (e.g. upward phase of a bicep curl).

Question 45

Which training method focuses on improving both aerobic and anaerobic energy systems simultaneously?

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Option B: High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT). High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) alternates short bursts of near-maximal anaerobic effort with brief aerobic recovery periods, enhancing both aerobic capacity ($	ext{VO}_2	ext{ max}$) and anaerobic glycolytic power.

Question 46

The "Principle of Specificity" in training means:

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Option B: Exercise should mimic specific sport movements. The Principle of Specificity (SAID Principle: Specific Adaptations to Imposed Demands) dictates that training adaptations are specific to the physiological systems, motor patterns, and muscles engaged in the sport.

Question 47

Which hormonal response is most associated with prolonged, intense exercise?

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Option B: Elevated cortisol levels. Prolonged exhaustive endurance exercise stimulates the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis to release Elevated levels of Cortisol (catabolic stress hormone) to mobilize energy stores.

Question 48

In pedagogical terms, "differentiated instruction" in physical education implies:

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Option B: Adapting teaching methods to individual student needs. Differentiated instruction involves tailoring instructional strategies, tasks, equipment, and difficulty levels to accommodate diverse student abilities, learning styles, and developmental readiness.

Question 49

The Krebs Cycle is primarily related to:

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Option B: Cellular energy production. The Krebs Cycle (Citric Acid Cycle / TCA Cycle) occurs in the mitochondrial matrix to generate high-energy electron carriers (NADH, $	ext{FADH}_2$) for aerobic Cellular Energy Production (ATP).

Question 50

Which assessment tool is most effective for measuring overall physical fitness?

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Option C: Fitness test battery. A standardized multi-component Fitness Test Battery (such as AAHPERD or Brockport test) evaluates all distinct health-related components (endurance, strength, flexibility, body comp) for comprehensive fitness assessment.

Question 51

Proprioception is best defined as:

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Option B: Body's sense of spatial orientation. Proprioception is the unconscious sensory feedback provided by mechanoreceptors (muscle spindles, Golgi tendon organs) regarding body segment position, joint angles, and Spatial Orientation in movement.

Question 52

In sports nutrition, "glycogen loading" is most beneficial for:

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Option B: Endurance athletes. Carbohydrate / Glycogen loading maximizes muscle glycogen storage to delay fatigue in Endurance Athletes competing in continuous events lasting $>90	ext{ minutes}$ (marathons, triathlons).

Question 53

The "General Adaptation Syndrome" describes:

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Option B: Body's response to stress. Hans Selye's General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS: Alarm, Resistance, Exhaustion) describes the physiological stages of the Body's Response to physical and psychological Stress.

Question 54

Which pedagogical approach emphasizes student-centered learning in physical education?

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Option B: Task-based learning. Task-Based Learning (and Teaching Games for Understanding / TGfU) is a student-centered pedagogical model emphasizing student inquiry, problem-solving, and active skill exploration.

Question 55

Isokinetic exercise is characterized by:

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Option A: Constant speed of movement. Isokinetic exercise (performed using specialized dynamometers) is characterized by a Constant Speed of movement (constant angular velocity) with accommodating variable resistance throughout the range of motion.

Question 56

The "Overload Principle" in training suggests:

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Option B: Progressively increasing exercise difficulty. The Principle of Progressive Overload states that physical fitness improves when training stimulus is systematically and Progressively Increased beyond accustomed physiological thresholds.

Question 57

Which neural mechanism controls muscle coordination?

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Option B: Cerebellum. The Cerebellum in the brain is the central motor coordinator responsible for fine-tuning motor activity, timing, equilibrium, balance, and smooth voluntary Muscle Coordination.

Question 58

In sports psychology, "flow state" represents:

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Option B: Complete mental absorption in an activity. The Flow State (or 'being in the zone', conceptualized by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi) is a state of optimal performance characterized by Complete Mental Absorption, effortless focus, and deep immersion in an activity.

Question 59

What is the term for a series of exercises performed with minimal rest at stations?

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Option B: Circuit training. Circuit training involves performing a sequence of 6–10 different exercise stations with minimal rest intervals between exercises to develop muscular endurance and aerobic fitness.

Question 60

What is the role of biomechanics in physical education?

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Option B: Analysis of movement. Biomechanics applies the principles of mechanics and physics to the detailed quantitative and qualitative Analysis of Human Movement and sports technique.

Question 61

What is the scope of Physical Education in the modern era?

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Option B: Holistic development including physical, mental, and social well-being. Modern physical education encompasses Holistic Development, promoting lifelong fitness, physical literacy, mental resilience, ethical sportsmanship, and social well-being.

Question 62

Which domain in Physical Education focuses on movement skills?

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Option B: Psychomotor domain. Bloom's taxonomy identifies the Psychomotor Domain as focusing on physical movement, motor coordination, neuromuscular skills, and technical sports execution.

Question 63

Which philosophy emphasizes the "existence precedes essence" concept in Physical Education?

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Option C: Existentialism. Existentialism posits that 'existence precedes essence', prioritizing personal freedom of movement, authentic individual choice, and subjective self-discovery in physical activity.

Question 64

What was the main goal of the South Asian Federation (SAF) Games?

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Option B: Foster regional cooperation through sports. The primary founding objective of the South Asian Games (formerly South Asian Federation / SAF Games instituted in 1984) is to Foster Regional Cooperation, friendship, and peace through sports among SAARC nations.

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