Section A: Multiple Choice Questions (1 mark each)
Question 1:
Identify the type of pranayama:
A) Suryabhedi
B) Ujjayi
C) Sheetli
D) Murchha
Answer: A) Suryabhedi
Explanation: Suryabhedi is a type of pranayama where one inhales through the right nostril and exhales through the left nostril. This technique is known for its stimulating effects on the body.
Question 2:
Biomechanics can play a crucial role in:
A) Injury prevention
B) Performance enhancement
C) Physical movement
D) Both (A) and (B)
Answer: D) Both (A) and (B)
Explanation: Biomechanics is the study of movement and the forces acting on the body. It helps in injury prevention by analyzing movement patterns and correcting them. It also aids in enhancing performance by optimizing body mechanics for better efficiency.
Question 3:
Who is responsible for developing and improving the team’s cohesion?
A) Players
B) Parents
C) Audience
D) Coach
Answer: D) Coach
Explanation: The coach plays a central role in developing team cohesion through motivational leadership, strategy, and fostering team spirit among players.
Question 4:
Suryabhedi and Ujjayi are types of …………………… .
A) Surya Namaskar
B) Pranayama
C) Asana
D) Rechaka
Answer: B) Pranayama
Explanation: Both Suryabhedi and Ujjayi are types of pranayama, which are breathing techniques used to control the breath and calm the mind.
Question 5:
Directions: Assertion and Reason:
Assertion (A): Measurement is the information collected in numeric form.
Reason (R): The test is the performance record or the information required to make a judgment.
Answer: C) Assertion (A) is true, but reason (R) is false.
Explanation: Measurement refers to the collection of data in numeric form, such as scores, times, or distances. However, a test is not the performance record itself but rather the process or procedure for evaluating performance.
Question 6:
The stage from birth to the end of 1 year of age is called ………………… .
A) Infancy
B) Adult
C) Teenage
D) Toddler
Answer: A) Infancy
Explanation: Infancy refers to the period from birth to about one year of age, during which significant physical and mental development occurs.
Question 7:
Dhyana is a process of complete constancy of …………………. .
A) Mind
B) Soul
C) Limbs
D) Heart
Answer: A) Mind
Explanation: Dhyana, or meditation, refers to the continuous concentration or focus of the mind without distraction. According to Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras, Dhyana is the state of mental steadiness.
Question 8:
Identify the given below:
A) Kinematics
B) Kinetic
C) Rolling
D) Sliding
Answer: B) Kinetic
Explanation: Kinetic refers to the study of motion and the forces that produce it. It is essential in sports to understand how forces affect movement and performance.
Question 9:
Match List-I from List-II and choose the correct option from the given codes:
| List-I | List-II |
|---|---|
| 1. RFID Chips | (i) Second perspective |
| 2. Sensor Tools | (ii) Stopwatch |
| 3. Replays | (iii) Invisible to the naked eye |
| 4. Timing system | (iv) Tiny devices |
Answer: B) iv iii ii i
Explanation:
- RFID Chips (iv) are tiny devices used to track movements and timings in sports.
- Sensor Tools (iii) are invisible to the naked eye and are used in various measurements.
- Replays (ii) are often timed using a stopwatch.
- Timing System (i) refers to the second perspective or viewpoint of tracking performance.
Question 10:
Directions: Assertion and Reason:
Assertion (A): RFID chips are used to time individual contestants in an event.
Reason (R): They are tiny devices with built-in antennas that relay wireless signals to tracking stations.
Answer: A) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true, and reason (R) is the correct explanation of assertion (A).
Explanation: RFID chips are indeed tiny devices with antennas that are used in sports to track timing and performance, relaying signals to tracking stations for accurate measurement.
Question 11:
Who compiled the Yogic practices for the first time?
A) Ramdev
B) Patanjali
C) Krishan Kumar
D) Yogeshwar
Answer: B) Patanjali
Explanation: Patanjali, an ancient Indian sage, is credited with compiling the practices of Yoga in his work “Yoga Sutras,” which became a foundational text for Yogic practices.
Question 12:
The most essential objective of APE is the development of the student’s …………………. skills.
A) Motor
B) Gross
C) Open
D) Close
Answer: A) Motor
Explanation: APE (Adapted Physical Education) focuses on developing the motor skills of students, especially those with disabilities, to improve their physical capabilities and overall well-being.
Question 13:
ABC Public School celebrated World Disability Day. When is World Disability Day celebrated?
A) 2nd April
B) 21st June
C) 29th August
D) 3rd December
Answer: D) 3rd December
Explanation: World Disability Day is celebrated on December 3rd each year to promote awareness about disabilities and to encourage inclusivity.
Question 14:
You have a new classmate with a disability. You will:
A) Communicate with the interpreter
B) Stare between the interpreter and your classmate
C) Speak directly to your classmate
D) Look at neither your classmate nor the interpreter
Answer: C) Speak directly to your classmate
Explanation: When interacting with a person with a disability, it is important to speak directly to the person, not the interpreter. This fosters respect and equality.
Question 15:
………………………….. connect to students with special needs to ensure they have support services.
A) Counsellors
B) Special Educators
C) Physiotherapists
D) Occupational Therapists
Answer: A) Counsellors
Explanation: Counsellors work to connect students with special needs to the necessary support services, including special educators, therapists, and community resources.
Question 16:
…………………………. carry blood away from the heart.
A) Arteries
B) Veins
C) Capillaries
D) Bones
Answer: A) Arteries
Explanation: Arteries are blood vessels that carry oxygenated blood away from the heart to various parts of the body.
Question 17:
The ……………………… joints allow an angular movement in two directions.
A) Gliding
B) Hinge
C) Condyloid
D) Saddle
Answer: C) Condyloid
Explanation: Condyloid joints, such as the wrist joint, allow angular movement in two directions (flexion/extension and lateral movement) but do not allow rotation.
Question 18:
……………………… is the study of tissues.
A) Histology
B) Anatomy
C) Cellular physiology
D) Systemic physiology
Answer: A) Histology
Explanation: Histology is the study of tissues, focusing on their structure and function at the microscopic level.
Section-B: 2 Marks Each
Question 19.
Define Rotation?
Answer:
Rotation refers to the movement of a limb around its long axis, much like how a screwdriver is rotated. This occurs in the hip joint during actions like a golf drive shot or a topspin forehand in tennis.
Question 20.
What is the meaning of a Test in Physical Education?
Answer:
According to Barrow and McGee, a test is a specific tool or procedure used to obtain a response from the students, which provides information for making judgments or evaluations about characteristics like fitness, skill, knowledge, and values.
Question 21.
What are the steps taken by the government of India to develop physical education in the country?
Answer:
The government of India has established several institutes and organizations for the development of physical education, including:
- Lakshmibai College of Physical Education, Gwalior (1957)
- National Credit Corps (NCC) (1948)
- Central Advisory Board of Physical Education and Recreation (CABPER) (1950)
Question 22.
Discuss the four main stages of team cohesion.
Answer:
Tuckman (1965) identifies four main stages of team cohesion:
- Forming: The initial stage where team members get acquainted.
- Storming: Conflicts arise as individuals assert their ideas and roles.
- Norming: Team members begin to establish norms and work collaboratively.
- Performing: The team works effectively towards achieving its goals.
Question 23.
Why are tests and measurements important in sports?
Answer:
Tests and measurements are important in sports for:
- Selection of athletes
- Assessing progress
- Effective planning and preparation
- Classification of sportspersons
- Understanding abilities and capacities
Question 24.
Mention the two scales which are used in measurement.
Answer:
There are four scales of measurement:
- Nominal Scale: Categorizes data without any order (e.g., gender classification).
- Ordinal Scale: Ranks data in a specific order (e.g., first, second, and third positions in a race).
Section-C: 3 Marks Each
Question 25.
What are the three parts of pranayama? Explain.
Answer:
The three parts of pranayama are:
- Puraka: Inhalation
- Rechaka: Exhalation
- Kumbhaka: Breath retention
- Internal Kumbhaka: Breath retention after inhalation
- External Kumbhaka: Breath retention after exhalation
Question 26.
Why resilience is considered an excellent quality in sports?
Answer:
Resilience refers to the ability to recover and adapt in the face of adversity. It is an excellent quality in sports because:
- It enables athletes to overcome setbacks.
- It helps athletes persist through challenges and failures.
- Resilience promotes mental toughness, which is essential for consistent performance.
Question 27.
What is ‘Progressive Loading’?
Answer:
Progressive loading involves gradually increasing the intensity of training beyond regular daily activities. This allows the body to adapt to greater physical stress, preventing injury and stagnation in progress. It ensures continuous improvement by increasing load in terms of type, volume, and intensity.
Question 28.
Elaborate Sheldon’s classification of body type.
Answer:
Sheldon’s classification categorizes body types into three categories:
- Ectomorphs: Long and lean with little muscle or fat. Hard to gain weight (e.g., fashion models, basketball players).
- Endomorphs: Rounder, with more body fat and muscle. Gain weight easily.
- Mesomorphs: Athletic, strong, and muscular. They can easily gain or lose weight.
Question 29.
Aaradhya is a counsellor for children with special needs, and her sister wants to know about this work. Based on the given picture, help Aaradhya’s sister to know about the profession:
(A) Counsellor connects to students with ……………………….. .
(B) They involve ……………… teachers, other school personnel, and members of the community in assisting student’s development.
(C) To …………………… team efforts are their duty.
Answer:
(A) special needs
(B) parents
(C) coordinate
Question 30.
How does a speech therapist help in the education of a child with special vocal needs?
Answer:
A speech therapist helps by providing personalized treatment, speech exercises, and working with teachers and parents to improve communication skills. They address issues like speech delays, pronunciation difficulties, and language development.
Section-D: Case-Based Questions of 4 Marks Each
Question 31.
Mr. Ram, manager of a Sports Company, produces sports material of good quality. Look at the images carefully and fill in the given blanks:
(A) Mr. Ram’s company produces the ……………………… equipment.
(B) ……………………. are now preferred by professional athletes and amateur fitness enthusiasts for a variety of activities.
(C) ………………….. is the equipment, which protects from head injury.
(D) He also provides ………………………… for people who are unable to walk.
Answer:
(A) sports
(B) Smartwatches
(C) Helmet
(D) Wheelchairs
Question 32.
Rahul takes a class on biomechanics where he learned about kinetics and kinematics and asked his teacher some questions. Fill in the blanks based on the image:
(A) ………………….. is shown in the given picture.
(B) It is involved in the study of the …………………… and ………… .
(C) Athletes use kinematics and kinetics to optimize the ……………………. pattern.
(D) Kinetics examines the forces acting on the body during movement and ………………………. with respect to time and forces.
Answer:
(A) Kinetic
(B) Forces and movements
(C) Movement
(D) Motion
Question 33.
Supriya finds herself burdened with a load of sports training, exercise, etc. Fill in the blanks:
(A) Supriya has ……………… .
(B) …………………….. is the symptom of overload in which an individual feels uneasiness.
(C) When this load goes beyond the capacity of an individual, their psychological and ……………………… health gets disturbed.
(D) During the training session, the load is given according to the …………………… of an individual.
Answer:
(A) Overload
(B) Anxiety
(C) Physiological
(D) Capacity
Section-E: 5 Marks Each
Question 34.
Mention the values of Olympic Education and explain any four of them.
Answer:
Values of Olympic Education:
- Joy of Effort: A sense of satisfaction gained from planning and achieving goals.
- Fair Play: Following the rules, respecting opponents, and maintaining the spirit of sportsmanship.
- Respect for Others: Treating others with dignity, respect, and compassion.
- Pursuit of Excellence: Striving to acquire the best skills and knowledge to improve performance.
Question 35.
Describe the role of physical activities in developing leadership qualities.
Answer:
Physical activity develops leadership qualities in several ways:
- Good Personality: Physical activities help in building a strong, fit, and mentally alert personality, which is essential for leadership.
- Faithfulness: It teaches adherence to rules, which is an important leadership trait.
- Sincerity: Dedication and sincerity are vital to being a good leader in sports.
- Cooperation and Coordination: Effective leadership requires collaboration with others in a team, which physical activities teach.
Question 36.
Explain the function of the mouth and trachea.
Answer:
- Mouth: The mouth is used to take in air when necessary. While it doesn’t warm or filter the air like the nose, it allows for quicker air intake due to its larger diameter.
- Trachea: The trachea is a tube that connects the larynx to the bronchi, allowing air to pass to the lungs. It is lined with cartilage to remain open and facilitate airflow.
Question 37.
What are the functions of blood?
Answer:
The main functions of blood include:
- Transporting oxygen from the lungs to the tissues and carbon dioxide from the tissues to the lungs.
- Carrying food material absorbed from the intestines to cells for growth and repair.
- Removing waste products and transporting them to excretory organs.
- Carrying hormones, vitamins, and other chemicals to their required locations.
- Regulating body temperature and maintaining water balance.
- White blood cells act as a defensive mechanism.