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Here are 20 MCQs from Chapter 2 – Sports and Nutrition
NCERT Physical Education | Class 12
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Chapter 2: Sports and Nutrition – MCQs
1. Nutrition is defined as:
A. Intake of junk food
B. Process of taking food and its utilization by the body
C. Only digestion of food
D. Eating three meals a day
Answer: B
2. Which of the following is a macronutrient?
A. Vitamins
B. Minerals
C. Proteins
D. Water
Answer: C
3. The main function of carbohydrates is to:
A. Build muscles
B. Regulate body temperature
C. Provide energy
D. Prevent diseases
Answer: C
4. Which nutrient is also called the body-building food?
A. Carbohydrates
B. Proteins
C. Fats
D. Vitamins
Answer: B
5. Which of the following is the richest source of energy?
A. Proteins
B. Vitamins
C. Carbohydrates
D. Fats
Answer: D
6. Which vitamin is fat-soluble?
A. Vitamin B
B. Vitamin C
C. Vitamin D
D. Vitamin B12
Answer: C
7. Which mineral is essential for the formation of hemoglobin?
A. Calcium
B. Iron
C. Sodium
D. Potassium
Answer: B
8. Deficiency of Vitamin C causes:
A. Rickets
B. Night blindness
C. Scurvy
D. Beriberi
Answer: C
9. Which nutrient helps in insulation and protection of organs?
A. Carbohydrates
B. Proteins
C. Vitamins
D. Fats
Answer: D
10. Balanced diet means:
A. High protein intake
B. Equal quantity of all foods
C. Diet containing all nutrients in correct proportion
D. Only vegetarian food
Answer: C
11. Which of the following is a micronutrient?
A. Fats
B. Carbohydrates
C. Proteins
D. Minerals
Answer: D
12. The main function of proteins in sports is to:
A. Supply instant energy
B. Repair and build tissues
C. Maintain hydration
D. Improve digestion
Answer: B
13. Which vitamin helps in blood clotting?
A. Vitamin A
B. Vitamin D
C. Vitamin K
D. Vitamin E
Answer: C
14. Which of the following foods is rich in carbohydrates?
A. Butter
B. Rice
C. Eggs
D. Fish
Answer: B
15. Which mineral helps in maintaining fluid balance in the body?
A. Iron
B. Calcium
C. Sodium
D. Zinc
Answer: C
16. Water helps in:
A. Digestion only
B. Temperature regulation only
C. Transportation of nutrients only
D. All of the above
Answer: D
17. Which nutrient provides 9 calories per gram?
A. Proteins
B. Carbohydrates
C. Vitamins
D. Fats
Answer: D
18. Deficiency of Vitamin D leads to:
A. Scurvy
B. Rickets
C. Anemia
D. Goiter
Answer: B
19. Which of the following is a good source of protein?
A. Sugar
B. Oil
C. Pulses
D. Butter
Answer: C
20. Nutrition is especially important for sportspersons because it:
A. Increases body fat
B. Reduces stamina
C. Enhances performance and recovery
D. Causes dehydration
Answer: C
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Chapter 2: Sports and Nutrition – MCQs
1. Nutrition is defined as:
A. Intake of junk food
B. Process of taking food and its utilization by the body
C. Only digestion of food
D. Eating three meals a day
2. Which of the following is a macronutrient?
A. Vitamins
B. Minerals
C. Proteins
D. Water
3. The main function of carbohydrates is to:
A. Build muscles
B. Regulate body temperature
C. Provide energy
D. Prevent diseases
4. Which nutrient is also called the body-building food?
A. Carbohydrates
B. Proteins
C. Fats
D. Vitamins
5. Which of the following is the richest source of energy?
A. Proteins
B. Vitamins
C. Carbohydrates
D. Fats
6. Which vitamin is fat-soluble?
A. Vitamin B
B. Vitamin C
C. Vitamin D
D. Vitamin B12
7. Which mineral is essential for the formation of hemoglobin?
A. Calcium
B. Iron
C. Sodium
D. Potassium
8. Deficiency of Vitamin C causes:
A. Rickets
B. Night blindness
C. Scurvy
D. Beriberi
9. Which nutrient helps in insulation and protection of organs?
A. Carbohydrates
B. Proteins
C. Vitamins
D. Fats
10. Balanced diet means:
A. High protein intake
B. Equal quantity of all foods
C. Diet containing all nutrients in correct proportion
D. Only vegetarian food
11. Which of the following is a micronutrient?
A. Fats
B. Carbohydrates
C. Proteins
D. Minerals
12. The main function of proteins in sports is to:
A. Supply instant energy
B. Repair and build tissues
C. Maintain hydration
D. Improve digestion
13. Which vitamin helps in blood clotting?
A. Vitamin A
B. Vitamin D
C. Vitamin K
D. Vitamin E
14. Which of the following foods is rich in carbohydrates?
A. Butter
B. Rice
C. Eggs
D. Fish
15. Which mineral helps in maintaining fluid balance in the body?
A. Iron
B. Calcium
C. Sodium
D. Zinc
16. Water helps in:
A. Digestion only
B. Temperature regulation only
C. Transportation of nutrients only
D. All of the above
17. Which nutrient provides 9 calories per gram?
A. Proteins
B. Carbohydrates
C. Vitamins
D. Fats
18. Deficiency of Vitamin D leads to:
A. Scurvy
B. Rickets
C. Anemia
D. Goiter
19. Which of the following is a good source of protein?
A. Sugar
B. Oil
C. Pulses
D. Butter
20. Nutrition is especially important for sportspersons because it:
A. Increases body fat
B. Reduces stamina
C. Enhances performance and recovery
D. Causes dehydration
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✅ Your responses analysis
Correct answers (as per NCERT):
1. B ✅
2. C ✅
3. C ✅
4. B ✅
5. D ❌ (Correct is Fats, not carbohydrates)
6. C ✅
7. B ✅
8. C ✅
9. D ❌ (Correct is fats, not proteins)
10. C ✅
11. D ✅
12. B ✅
13. C ✅
14. B ✅
15. C ✅
16. D ✅
17. D ❌ (Fats give 9 kcal/g, not carbs)
18. B ✅
19. C ✅
20. C ✅
📊 Score
Correct: 17 / 20
Accuracy: 85% — solid board-level performance
⚠️Your weak spot (important for boards)
You made all 3 mistakes in fats-related concepts:
Richest source of energy
Insulation & organ protection
Calories per gram
👉 NCERT rule to lock in memory:
Carbs & Proteins → 4 kcal/g
Fats → 9 kcal/g
Fats = energy reserve + insulation + organ protection
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📘 CBSE Mock Test – Physical Education Class 12
Chapter 2: Sports and Nutrition
30 MCQs | Board level + HOTS | Timed
⏱ Time: 30 minutes
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📝 MOCK TEST (30 MCQs)
1. Which statement best explains the importance of carbohydrates for athletes?
A. They repair muscles
B. They provide long-term energy storage
C. They are the primary source of quick energy
D. They prevent dehydration
2. Which nutrient should be increased most during endurance sports?
A. Proteins
B. Vitamins
C. Fats
D. Carbohydrates
3. Which of the following is NOT a function of fats?
A. Energy reserve
B. Organ protection
C. Muscle repair
D. Insulation
4. A sportsperson suffering from frequent fatigue may be deficient in:
A. Vitamin A
B. Iron
C. Calcium
D. Vitamin K
5. Which combination is correctly matched?
A. Vitamin C – Night blindness
B. Vitamin D – Rickets
C. Iron – Scurvy
D. Calcium – Anemia
6. Which nutrient is required in the least quantity but is vital for metabolism?
A. Carbohydrates
B. Proteins
C. Micronutrients
D. Fats
7. Why are proteins important after a workout?
A. They prevent dehydration
B. They provide instant energy
C. They help in tissue repair
D. They regulate body temperature
8. Which food item is best for immediate energy during a game?
A. Butter
B. Nuts
C. Banana
D. Paneer
9. Which vitamin helps in calcium absorption?
A. Vitamin A
B. Vitamin B
C. Vitamin C
D. Vitamin D
10. Excess intake of fats may lead to:
A. Increased stamina
B. Obesity
C. Faster recovery
D. Better endurance
11. Which mineral helps in muscle contraction and nerve transmission?
A. Iron
B. Calcium
C. Zinc
D. Iodine
12. A balanced diet for a sportsperson should depend on:
A. Age only
B. Gender only
C. Type of sport
D. Taste preference