PHYSICAL EDUCATION PAPER 1

(THEORY)
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Maximum Marks: 70
Time Allowed: Three Hours
(Candidates are allowed additional 15 minutes for only reading the paper.
They must NOT start writing during this time.)
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Answer all questions in Section A and Section B.
Answer all questions on any two games in Section C.
The intended marks for questions or parts of questions are given in brackets [ ].
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SECTION A – 15 MARKS

Question 1

(i) An organisation established in the year 1984 in India aims to promote [1]
excellence in sports and covers all facets of sports such as training, coaching
and development of athletes. The organisation being referred to is
___________.

(ii) ____________ are powerful stimulants of brain and can produce euphoric [1]
sensation of both physical and mental power with temporary disappearance of
feeling of fatigue and hunger.

(iii) The total number of matches in a knock-out tournament comprising thirty-four [1]
teams would be ___________.

(iv) The competitions that are held within the wall of the institution with the [1]
participants from the same institution, are called ___________.

(v) __________ occurs when the skin repeatedly rubs against something or is [1]
exposed to heat.

(vi) Which one of the following is a soft tissue injury? [1]

(a) Fracture

(b) Joint injury

(c) Sprain

(d) Bone injury

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 (vii) The image given below shows a curvature in spine that causes the sideways [1]
bending of the spine and makes shoulders uneven. Select a suitable term for
this deformity from the options given below.

(a) Kyphosis

(b) Scoliosis

(c) Lordosis

(d) Hallow Back

(viii) A tournament in which all teams play a series of matches against each other [1]
and the best team wins the tournament is known as:

(a) Knockout tournament.

(b) League tournament.

(c) Combination tournament.

(d) Challenge tournament.

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 (ix) Identify the lifesaving technique shown below, which is used in many medical [1]
emergencies such as a heart attack or drowning.

(a) Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation (RICE)

(b) Dislocation

(c) Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

(d) Graze

(x) Statement 1: Conditioning implies developing capacity through a progressively [1]

Statement 2: Warming up and Conditioning are extremely important aspects of

(a) Statement 1 is true and Statement 2 is false.

(b) Statement 1 is false and Statement 2 is true.

(c) Both the Statements are true.

(d) Both the Statements are false.

(xi) What is the full form of IOA? [1]

(xii) Give the meaning of the term personal hygiene. [1]

(xiii) What type of deformity is Lordosis? [1]

(xiv) Give the meaning of the term graze. [1]

(xv) Which training method is used to develop the strength and size of the skeletal [1]
muscles?

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 SECTION B – 25 MARKS

Question 2 [5]

Identify the training method shown below. Write any four advantages of this method.

Question 3 [5]

(i) Write short notes on the following:

(a) Narcotic Analgesics

(b) Warming up exercises

OR

(ii) Answer the following:

(a) Write any two merits of League Tournament.

(b) List any three measures to prevent Air Pollution.

Question 4 [5]

(i) Draw a Knock-out fixture consisting of eleven teams.

OR

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 (ii) Name the Swedish training method related to speed. Write any four advantages
of this method.

Question 5 [5]

What is the rapid spread of infectious diseases to a large number of people in a short
period of time called? Give any four examples of the same.

Question 6 [5]

A football player suffered an injury during the game. As a result, the player’s fibula
bone broke and came out of the skin. The area began to bleed and became swollen.

(i) What is this type of fracture called?

(ii) Is a splint required in this type of fracture? Write any three steps of First
Aid to be given in this case.

SECTION C – 30 MARKS
Attempt all questions on any two games from this section

FOOTBALL

Question 7

(i) Answer the following questions:

(a) Explain centre circle. [3]

(b) If a player deliberately kicks an opponent player during a match, what will [1]
be the decision of the referee?

(c) During a match, the ball hits the referee. What will be the decision of the [1]
referee?

(ii) (a) With the help of a diagram, show any two formations of players in the [5]
game of football.

OR

(b) State any five duties of a Football Coach.

(iii) Explain the following: [5]

(a) Kick-off

(b) Corner arc

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 CRICKET

Question 8

(i) Answer the following questions:

(a) Write any three situations when an innings can be closed. [3]

(b) A fielder deliberately distracts a batsman by making verbal comments [1]

(c) What will be the decision of the umpire if a batsman does not cross the [1]
crease while taking the second run?

(ii) (a) Write a short note on Follow-on. [5]

OR

(b) State any five decisions that can be given by Leg-umpire.

(iii) Explain the following terms: [5]

(a) Hit Wicket

(b) Sight Screen

HOCKEY

Question 9

(i) Answer the following questions:

(a) Explain the Tie breaking process in the game of Hockey. [3]

(b) What will be the referee’s decision when a player, other than the [1]
goalkeeper, touches the ball with hands?

(c) What will be the decision of the umpire in Field hockey if the ball touches [1]
the defender and goes out of the back line?

(ii) (a) Draw a neat diagram of a Hockey field with its dimensions and [5]
specifications.

OR

(b) State any five situations when an opponent player can get a free hit.

(iii) Explain the following: [5]

(a) Duration of a Hockey match.

(b) Dodge

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 BASKETBALL

Question 10

(i) Answer the following questions:

(a) List any three jump ball situations. [3]

(b) If the ball goes out of the sideline, what will be the decision of the referee? [1]

(c) During a match, a player holds the ball while dribbling and runs. What will [1]
be the decision of the referee?

(ii) (a) Explain time-out. [5]

OR

(b) Explain Key in Basketball court.

(iii) Explain the following terms: [5]

(a) Technical foul

(b) Free-throw

VOLLEYBALL

Question 11

(i) Answer the following questions:

(a) Explain any three types of zones in Volleyball. [3]

(b) While serving the ball, a player steps on the end line. What will be the [1]
referee’s decision?

(c) What will be the decision of the referee if the ball touches the net and falls [1]
into the opponent’s court during service?

(ii) (a) Write any five faults committed by the player while smashing the ball. [5]

OR

(b) State any five duties of the Second Referee.

(iii) Explain the following: [5]

(a) Libero

(b) Technical time-out

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 TENNIS

Question 12

(i) Answer the following questions:

(a) Explain the order of service in Tennis. [3]

(b) Which player would gain a point if the ball touches the permanent fixture [1]
before hitting the ground?

(c) During a rally the ball touches the net and falls in the opponent’s court. [1]
What is this considered as?

(ii) (a) State any five conditions when a service is declared a fault by the umpire. [5]

OR
(b) What is grand slam in Tennis? Name the different Grand Slam
tournaments in Tennis.

(iii) Explain the following terms: [5]

(a) Eastern grip

(b) Unforced error

BADMINTON

Question 13

(i) Answer the following questions:

(a) Explain the scoring system in a Badminton match. [3]

(b) What will be the decision of the umpire if the shuttlecock hits the ceiling [1]
during a match?

(c) A shuttlecock lands on the line of the court during a rally. What will be [1]
the decision of the umpire?

(ii) (a) State the rules of service in a game of doubles. [5]

OR
(b) Draw a neat diagram of a Badminton racket with all its specifications and
dimensions.

(iii) Explain the following terms: [5]

(a) Love all

(b) Back gallery

Question 14

(i) Answer the following questions:

(a) What is the procedure to start a Backstroke race? [3]

(b) What will be the decision of the referee if a player is absent for the event? [1]

(c) What will be the decision of the officials if a swimmer makes a false start? [1]

(ii) (a) Mention any five responsibilities of the Control room Supervisor in a [5]
tournament.

OR

(b) List any five freestyle events in swimming.

(iii) Explain the following: [5]

(a) Dolphin Kick

(b) Role of a Life Guard

ATHLETICS

Question 15

(i) Answer the following questions:

(a) State any three basic skills required by an athlete for the discus throw. [3]

(b) In a relay race, an athlete finishes the race without holding baton. What [1]
will be the referee’s decision?

(c) What will be the decision of the officials if the tail of the javelin lands on [1]
the ground after the throw?

(ii) (a) Explain the different types of starts in Sprint races. [5]

OR

(b) List any five Track events and any five Field events in Athletics.

(iii) Explain the following terms: [5]

(a) Relay baton

(b) Race Walking

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