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PHYSICAL EDUCATION (048)
Class XII Session 2023-24
Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 70
General Instructions:
1. The question paper consists of 5 sections and 37 Questions.
2. Section A consists of question 1-18 carrying 1 mark each and is multiple choice questions. All questions are compulsory.
3. Sections B consist of questions 19-24 carrying 2 marks each and are very short answer types and should not exceed 60-90 words. Attempt any 5.
4. Sections C consist of Question 25-30 carrying 3 marks each and are short answer types and should not exceed 100-150 words. Attempt any 5.
5. Sections D consist of Question 31-33 carrying 4 marks each and are case studies. There is internal choice available.
6. Section E consists of Question 34-37 carrying 5 marks each and are short answer types and should not exceed 200-300 words. Attempt any 3.
SECTION-A
1. Identify the test given below.
(a) Sit and Reach
(b) Partial Pull-Up
(c) Back Scratch
(d) Pushup
View AnswerAns. (c) Back Scratch
2. A_______is an injury that results in an irregular break in the skin, more commonly referred to as a cut.
(a) Abrasion
(b) Fracture
(c) Laceration
(d) Contusions
View AnswerAns. (c) Laceration
3. For Deaflympics gun shots are replaced by_______as signals for athletes.
(a) Flags
(b) Visual signals
(c) Both (a) and (b)
(d) None of the above
View AnswerAns. (c) Both (a) and (b)
4. The______test is also known as Fullerton Functional Test for senior citizens.
(a) 50 mt. Speed
(b) Rikli and Jones
(c) Sit and Reach Flexibility
(d) Abdominal Partial Curl Up
View AnswerAns. (b) Rikli and Jones
5. Second Newton’s Law of Motion deals with_______.
(a) Acceleration
(b) Extension
(c) Law of Inertia
(d) Opposite reaction
View AnswerAns. (a) Acceleration
6. Jung classified most of the people as______
(a) Ambiverts
(b) Introverts
(c) Extroverts
(d) None of these
View AnswerAns. (a) Ambiverts
7. Which among the following is not water-soluble vitamins?
(a) Vitamin A
(b) Vitamin C
(c) Vitamin B
(d) Vitamin B12
View AnswerAns. (a) Vitamin A
8. _______is the ability to perform smooth and accurate movements involving different parts of the body.
(a) Subjugation
(b) Adaptation
(c) Differentiation
(d) Coordination
View AnswerAns. (d) Coordination
9. Which of the following procedure is not used for drawing up fixtures for a knock-out tournament?
(a) Seeding
(b) Bye
(c) Staircase
(d) Special Seeding
View AnswerAns. (c) Staircase
10. Match the following.
(a) A-3, B-2, C-4, D-1
(b) A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4
(c) A-4, B-3, C-1, D-2
(d) A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3
View AnswerAns. (c) A-4, B-3, C-1, D-2
11. Match the following.
(a) A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3
(b) A-4, B-2, C-1, D-3
(c) A-1, B-3, C-2, D-4
(d) A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2
View AnswerAns. (d) A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2
12. What is the beneficial effect of physiotherapy?
(a) Preventing further damage to the injured area.
(b) Relieving pain caused by the injury.
(c) Returning the normal function to the injured area.
(d) All of the above
View AnswerAns. (c) Returning the normal function to the injured area.
13. Which one of the following is the Harris Benedict formula for Women?
(a) BMR = 66 + [9.6 x wt(kg)) + (1.8 x ht(cm)) – (6.8 x age(yrs)]
(b) BMR = 655 + [13.7 x wt(kg)) + (5 x ht(cm)) – (4.7 x age(yrs)]
(c) BMR = 655 + [9.6 x wt(kg)) + (1.8 x ht(cm)) – (4.7 x age(yrs)]
(d) BMR = 66 + [13.7 x wt(kg)) + (5 x ht(cm)) – (6.8 x age (yrs)] View Answer
Ans. (c) BMR = 655 + [9.6 x wt(kg)) + (1.8 x ht(cm)) – (4.7 x age(yrs)]
14. The social qualities like character, morality, manners, etc. are developed through the process of________
(a) Aggression
(b) team work
(c) socialisation
(d) personality development
View AnswerAns. (c) socialisation
15. Pre-Menstrual Dysphonic Disorder (PMDD) includes_______discomfort prior to menstruation.
(a) Mental
(b) Physical
(c) Emotional
(d) Both (b) and (c)
View AnswerAns. (d) Both (b) and (c)
16. Which of the asanas is not performed to help cure or manage asthama?
(a) Anuloma Vilom
(b) Tadasana
(c) Yoga Mudrasana
(d) Urdhva
View AnswerAns. (c) Yoga Mudrasana
17. Which among the following minerals are essential for proper thyroid function?
(a) Zinc
(b) Copper
(c) Calcium
(d) Iodine
View AnswerAns. (d) Iodine
18. Assertion (A) People who fall in underweight category have BMI less than 18.5.
Reason (R) If the BMI is 30 or greater, the person is considered to be obese. In the context of the above two statements, which one of the following is correct?
(a) A is true, but R is false
(b) A is false, but R is true
(c) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
(d) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
View AnswerAns. (a) A is true, but R is false
SECTION-B
19. Differentiate between instrumental aggression and hostile aggression.
View AnswerAns. The difference between instrumental and hostile aggression are
Instrumental Aggression | Hostile Aggression |
It is a positive kind of aggression as aim is to achieve a goal/target | It is a negative kind of aggression as aim is to cause harm or injury to others. |
It arises from the need to excel and to do better. | It arises from insult, hurt bad feelings, jealousy and threat. |
20. What do you understand by vital air capacity?
View AnswerAns. Vital air capacity is the sum of tidal volume, inspiratory reserve volume and expiratory reserve volume. It is the maximum amount of air, a person can expel from the lungs after a maximum inhalation. This capacity rises with the increase in exercises and varies from 3500 CC to 4500 CC in a normal adult.
21. What is a balanced diet? Elaborate any four nutrients/elements of a balanced diet.
View AnswerAns. A balanced diet is that which contains the proper amounts of each nutrient. A balanced diet consists of all essential food constituents i.e. protein, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins and minerals in correct proportion.
Elements of a balanced diet are as follows:
(i) Carbohydrates These are our main sources of energy.
(ii) Fats These are the sources of energy.
(iii) Minerals These are essential for proper growth and functioning of our body.
(iv) Water It is essential for normal body functions. It serves as a vehicle for carrying other nutrients.
22. What happens in the case of absence of menstrual cycle?
View AnswerAns. In the absence of menstrual cycle due to any reason, the secondary characteristics of puberty may not develop till the age of 16.
This can cause extreme physical and psychological stress. This condition is known as Amenorrhea.
23. Differentiate between extroverts and introverts.
View AnswerAns. The differences between extroverts and introverts are
Extroverts | Introverts |
They are very social outgoing, confident, lively and make friends easily. | They are reserved too self-conscious and more interested in their own thoughts and ideas |
Actors politicians group leaders are extroverts | Poets, artists, writers, philosophers are introverts usually. |
24. List any two uses of proteins in our diet. What are the deficiencies children can develop if they do not have proper protein intake?
View AnswerAns. Proteins are an essential parts of a balanced diet. It helps in making new tissues and regulate balance of water and acids.
If protein is not taken in appropriate amount in diet, it can cause deficiencies such as Marasmus and Kwashiorkar in children.
SECTION-C
25. ‘Doing asana is a healthy way of life.’ Justify the statement by giving any three importance of it.
View AnswerAns. ‘Doing asana is a healthy way of life which can be seen through the following points
(i) Asanas give exercise to every muscle in the body. This also stimulates the nerves and glands.
(ii) Asanas improve flexibility by giving exercise to the joints, thus, preventing injuries also.
(iii) Asanas ensure smooth functioning of the organ systems running in our body such as digestive system, cardiovascular system and circulatory system.
26. Compare the basis on which different types of sports injuries are classified.
View AnswerAns. Sports injuries are classified on the basis of the following
(a) On the basis of duration: They are classified on the basis of duration for the tissues to be injured into the following
– Acute Injuries: These occur due to sudden trauma to the tissue.
– Overuse Injuries: These occur due to repetitive loading of a particular tissue or tissues over a period of time.
(b) Tissue Type Affected These are of three types:
• Soft Tissue Injury This is based on muscles, ligaments, tendons and skin.
• Hard Tissue Injury This is based on bones, joints, particular cartilages, etc.
• Special Tissue Injury This is based on peripheral nerves, eyes, nose, sinuses, teeth, blood vessels, etc.
(c) Severity of Injury These are classified into mild (last for 1-7 days), moderate (last for 8-20 days) and severe injuries (last for 21 days or more).
27. How can Newton’s Third Law of Motion be applied in swimming sport?
View AnswerAns. Newton’s Third Law of Motion states that for every action, there is always an equal and opposite reaction. The application of this law in swimming can be seen through the following ways
(i) A swimmer propels herself through the water because the water offers enough counter force to oppose the action of her hands pushing, allowing her to move.
(ii) An athlete can jump higher off a solid surface because it opposes his body with as much force as he/she is able to generate, in contrast to sand or other unstable surface.
28. Define strain and its types in brief.
View AnswerAns. A strain is defined as an injury to a tendon (tissues that connect muscle and bones) or muscle. It often occurs in the lower back and the muscle in the back of the thigh. Strain can happen as sudden strain known as acute strain or develop over days known as chronic strain.
The types of strain are
(i) Acute Strain: It is caused by trauma or an injury and can be caused by over-stressing the muscles
(ii) Chronic Strain: It is usually the result of overuse prolonged, repetitive movements of muscles and tendons.
29. List any three pre-meet responsibilities taken by sports committees.
View AnswerAns. Three pre-meet responsibilities taken by sports committees are as follows
(i) Meeting to important officials to fix the venue, date and timings of the sports event.
(ii) To prepare a list of events, ceremonies and entertainment programmes that will be covered during the event.
(iii) To appoint different officials that are going to judge the sports events as well as invite a chief guest.
30. What are nutritive and non-nutritive components of a diet? List down the types of nutritive and nonnutritive components and their benefits.
View AnswerAns. Nutritive components contribute or provide energy or calories. They play a vital role in the growth, maintenance and development of our body. These include carbohydrates, proteins and fats.
The benefits of nutritive components are
(i) Carbohydrates: They are main source of energy for any organism.
(ii) Proteins: These are basic constituents of our cells.
(iii) Fats: They provide with twice as much energy as carbohydrates.
Non-nutritive components are those which do not provide energy or calories or nutrition to the body. Their main purpose is to provide a flavour, taste or smell to the food. These include colour compound, roughage, water, plant compounds, flavour compounds and food additives.
The benefits of non-nutritive components are
(i) Roughage: It satisfies apetite.
(ii) Water: It is the main component of blood that carries nutrients to various cells in the body. It regulates the body temperature and is significant in the excretion of waste products.
(iii) Colour Compounds: Colours are used in food items to make it look attractive and colourful.
SECTION-D
31. On the basis of the picture given below, answer the following questions.
(a) The circle in the middle represents _______.
View AnswerAns. an eye because deaf people are very visual.
(b) What is the motto of these games?
View AnswerAns. The motto of Deaflympics is ‘Equality through Sports’.
(c) Identify the logo and where were they first held?
View AnswerAns. The logo belongs to the Deaflympics games and they were first held in Paris in 1924
(d) Instead of gunshots, what is used to guide athletes in these games?
View AnswerAns. Instead of gunshots, flags and lights are used to guide athletes in Deaflympics.
OR
What do the colours used in the flag represent?
View AnswerAns. The four colors represent the four regional confederations of the International Committee of Sports for Deaf i.e., Europe, Asia, Pacific, Pan-America and Africa
32. On the basis of the picture given below, answer the following questions.
(a) It is known to help which disease?
View AnswerAns. It is known to help cure obesity.
(b) Identify the yoga asana
View AnswerAns. The yoga asana in the figure is called Ustrasana. It is also known as Camel pose.
(c) Another asana which can be helpful in curing the disease is ______.
View AnswerAns. Dharurasana
(d) It stretches the ______ muscles of the body.
View AnswerAns. anterior
OR
This asana is also known as _______.
View AnswerAns. Camel pose
33. On the basis of the picture given below, answer the following questions.
(a) Name the factors which determine flexibility.
View AnswerAns. The factors that determines flexibility are joint structure, age and gender, stretchability of muscles, previous injury, internal environment, muscle strength and active and sedentary lifestyle.
(b) Name any two other types of methods to improve flexibility.
View AnswerAns. The other types of methods known to improve flexibility are ballistic stretching and static passive stretching.
(c) Identify the method of improving flexibility.
View AnswerAns. The method represented in the figure above is known as Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Technique (PNF stretching).
(d) How many types of flexibility are there? Name them.
View AnswerAns. There are two types of flexibility – passive and active. Active flexibility can be further divided into static and dynamic flexibility.
SECTION-E
34. Write any five effects of exercise on the muscular system.
View AnswerAns. The effects of exercise on the muscular system are as follows
(i) Increased Blood Flow The volume of blood flow to muscle tissues increases up to 25 times during strenuous exercise.
(ii) Size Muscle Size generally increases with exercise, although the initial muscle size is largely dependent on genetic factors.
(iii) Blood Supply Sustained exercise for some time increases the extent of the capillaries supplying blood to the muscles.
(iv) Muscle Metabolism It differs due to exercise type and primarily the availability or non-availability of an adequate amount of oxygen. The rate at which energy is needed decides the relative contributions of these two energy systems.
(v) Muscle Biochemistry Changes occur in the muscles such as increase in size and quantity of mitochondria in the cells and other similar changes.
35. What is a fixture? What are the different methods of to draw fixtures for tournaments? Draw a single knock-out fixture of 17 teams?
View AnswerAns. A tournament is arranged according to a set procedure which is known as fixture. It helps in planning a setup of various teams for competitive matches where they play in a systematic order as per the fixture schedule. For knock-out tournaments, the procedure to draw a fixture is through bye and seeding. On the other hand, the procedure to draw a fixture is through staircase and cyclic method.
Single Knoch-out Fixture of 17 Teams
Total number of teams = 17
36. Describe the types of joint injuries.
View AnswerAns. There are five types of joint injuries which are as follows
(i) Shoulder Dislocation: This occurs when the ball of the upper arm bone pops but of the shoulder socket. Usually the dislocated ball pops out at the front of the shoulder joint, where the supporting muscles are at their weakest. Sports like Rugby are prone to this.
(ii) Elbow Dislocation: It is the second most common kind of dislocation. It takes a lot of
force to dislocate the elbow, which is often an associated break in one of the bones. They are at a high risk of trapping blood vessels and need urgent attention. Common sports to suffer these are cycling and gymnastics.
(iii) Dislocated Finger: It can affect any finger but most commonly affects the middle knuckle of the four fingers. It is caused either by over-bending the finger backwards or catching the finger somewhere during fast movement. Common in sports such as cricket where players try to stop fast balls with the hand.
(iv) Wrist Dislocation: This means dislocation of any of the eight small bones and is caused by a fall on the wrist or the outstretched arm.
(v) Ankle Dislocation: Dislocation of ankle joint is a rare injury. It is more common when there is an ankle fracture at the same time as that can make the ankle joint unstable.
37. Describe what do you understand by Rikli and Jones Senior Citizen Fitness. Enlist the types of tests and their purposes.
View AnswerAns. The Rikli and Jones Senior Citizen Fitness Test is conducted to assess the functional fitness of older adults. It is an easy to understand and effective tests to measure aerobic fitness, strength and flexibility using minimal and inexpensive equipment.
These test items involve common activities such as getting up from a chair, walking, lifting, bending and stretching. The tests were developed to be safe and enjoyable for older adults while still meeting scientific standards for reliability and validity. The tests and their purposes are
(i) Chair Stand Test Testing lower body strength.
(ii) Arm Curl Test Testing upper body strength.
(iii) Chair Sit and Reach Test Testing lower body flexibility.
(iv) Back Stretch Test Testing upper body flexibility test.
(v) Eight Foot Up and Go Test Testing agility.
(vi) Six Minute Walk Test Testing aerobic fitness and endurance.