DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL NEWTOWN

SESSION 2023-24
PRE BOARD EXAMINATION

CLASS: X FULL MARKS: 100

SUBJECT: PHYSICAL EDUCATION [SET A] TIME: 2 HOURS

Answer to this paper must be written on the paper provided separately.

You will not be allowed to write during the first 15 minutes.
This time is to be spent in reading the question paper.
The time given at the head of this paper is the time allowed for writing the answers.

Attempt all questions from section A and two questions from section B.
The intended marks for the questions or parts of questions are given in [ ].
This paper consists of 8 printed pages.

SECTION A
(Attempt all questions from this section.)
Question 1

Chose the correct answers to the questions from the given options. [20]

(Do not copy the questions, write the correct answer only)

(i) The process that starts from infancy and continues into late adolescence
concentrating on gross and fine motor skills is known as_____________.

(a) Physical development

(b) Psychological development

(c) Social development

(d) Emotional development

(ii) To develop the ability to handle success and failure with equanimity in
considered in which objective of physical education?

(a) Physical development

(b) Psychological development

(c) Social development

(d) Emotional development

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(iii) What is the aim of physical education?
(a) Physical development
(b) Psychological development
(c) Motor development
(d) Overall/Optimum development of an individual
(iv) Given below are the two statements labelled as Assertion (A) and Reason(R)
Assertion : During childhood neuromuscular Co-ordination improves at a faster
rate.
Reason: Neuromuscular co-ordination is required for exercises and movements.
(a) Both (A) and (R) are right and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
(b) Both (A) and (R) are right, but (R) is not the correct explanation of(A)
(c) (A) is wrong ,but (R) is right
(d) (A) is right, but (R) is wrong
(v) Identity from the picture which body types is this?

(a) Ectomorph (c) Endomorph

(b) Mesomorph (d) None of these

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(vi) The ability to make maximum turn or twist of the joints in human body is known
as:

(a) Flexibility

(b) Speed

(c) Strength

(d) Co-ordination

(vii) When we talk about being physically fit, we are concerned with
our_____________.

(a) Strength

(b) Flexibility

(c) Balance

(d) Both(a) and (b).

(viii) “To avoid psychological and physical boredom change the methods of training so
that a plateau is not reached during training session”- this refers to the principal
of:

(a) Generalisation before specialisation

(b) Duration

(c) Variety

(d) Specificity.

(ix) “It is the process of preparation for a sport performance”.

(a) Fitness

(b) Wellness

(c) Planning

(d) Sport training.

(x) Short and long periods of rest between exercise session are necessary.This is the
principle of:
(a) Adoption
(b) Specificity
(c) Recovery
(d) Variance
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(xi) The injury that occurs when the ligaments the ankle joint are stressed beyond
their normal range:
(a) Muscle strain
(b) Shin splint
(c) Sprained ankle
(d) Fracture.
(xii) While batting during a game of cricket Sanjib got ahead injury. This is known as
concussion. Therefore which of the following symptoms are expected to be
prominent in Sanjib?
(a) Loss of consciousness, Loss of balance.
(b) Pain and stiffens of chest.
(c) Pain on the out side of the hip and thigh.
(d) Stiffness of the calf muscle.
(xiii) Mohan is an active teenager who studies in class 11. He is good in studies but
very aggressive by nature. He always acts in a violent manner with his
classmates and other students of school. He gets irritated on silly matters and has
been found disobeying his seniors quite many times. He does not even listen to
his teachers when they try to calm him down. Whenever he fights or argues
aggressively with his sibling, he does not reconcile with the family andsometimes
becomes rebellious. When the parents try to make him understand the situation,
he becomes more rebellious.
Based on the case study given above answer the following:
(i) The characteristic features displayed by Mohan indicate thathe is in:
(a) Early childhood stage
(b) Late childhood stage
(c) Adolescent stage
(d) Adulthood stage

(xiv) Neuromuscular co-ordination is related to:

(a) Nervous system and cooling down system

(b) Nervous system and Muscular system

(c) Nervous system and mass system

(d) Nervous system and mind system

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(xv) Match the following:
(I) Physical fitness (1) Leslie
(II) Worthy use of leisure time (2) H.Clerke
(III) Neuro muscular aspect of development (3) Hetherington
(IV) Remote objectives (4) Bookwalter
(a) I-3, II-1, III-3,IV-4
(b) I-4, II-3, III-2, IV-1
(c) I-2, II-4, III-1, IV-3
(d) I-1, II-3, III-4, IV-2
(xvi) Which of the following exercises helps the body to gradually make transition to a
resting or near resting heart rate?
(a) Jogging (b) Cooling-down
(c) Warm-up (d) Sprinting
(xvii) Ectomorph body usually refers to:
(a) Round physique
(b) Balanced body
(c) Lean body
(d) Muscular body
(xviii) A 100% perfection in hitting the target, refers to the skill component________.
(a) Speed (b) Accuracy
(c) Strength (d) Power
(xix) The training by an athlete should be followed without any break. Which
principle does it refer to?
(a) Principle of continuity
(b) Principle of adaption
(c) Principle of over load
(d) Principle of progression
(xx) The full form of MCL:
(a) Medial cruciate ligament
(b) Medial collateral ligament
(c) Medial common ligament
(d) Medialcrossover ligament
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Question 2

(i) State any two differences between growth and development. [2]

(ii) What is first aid? [2]

(iii) State any three responsibilities of a coach in physical education. [3]

(iv) Mention any three causes of sports injuries. [3]

Question 3

(i) Write any two important career options in physical education. [2]

(ii) How can weight training cause injury? [2]

(iii) What is tennis elbow? State any two causes of tennis elbow. [3]

(iv) State and explain any three principles of sports training. [3]

Question 4

(i) Explain nutrition as a factor affecting physical fitness. [2]

(ii) Mention any four ways of preventing injuries. [2]

(iii) Enlist and explain three body types. [3]

(iv) How can nutrition effect the growth and development of an individual - give
your views. [3]

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 SECTION –B
(Attempt two questions from this section.)
(You must attempt one question on each of the two games of your choice.)
CRICKET
Question 5
(i) Explain the following terms in cricket: [8]
(a) Bouncer (b) Golden duck
(c) Over throw (d) Declaration
(ii) (a) State the full form of ICC,BCCI & LBW [9]
(b) Write the following:
1. Weight of the cricket ball
2. Length of the cricket pitch
3. Height of the stumps
(c) What is the inner circle of the cricket field called? Enumerate its significance.
(iii) (a) List out any four compulsory equipment’s used by the batter in cricket. [8]
(b) Explain the term dot ball in cricket.
(c) Give any four instances when an umpire declares the batter out.
(d) Explain the term body line bowling in cricket.
Question 6
(i) Explain the following terms in cricket: [8]
(a) Bad light (b) Scorer
(c) How’s that (d) Maiden over
(ii) (a) State any three duties of the leg umpire during the game. [9]
(b) Mention any three international tournaments played in the game of cricket.
(c) Draw a neat diagram of a cricket pitch and mark the following:
The bowling crease, the popping crease and the return crease
(iii) (a) Explain the term over boundary in cricket. [8]
(b) When is a batter said to be run out? Explain.
(c) Write down any four offside fielding positions in cricket.

(d) State any two conditions due to which a pitch may be changed.

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 FOOTBALL

Question 7

(i) Explain the following terms in football: [8]

(a) Ball in play

(b) Tie break

(c) Goal kick

(d) A banana kick

(ii) (a) State any three expulsion offences that can be committed bya player in a
football match. [9]

(b) Write down the procedure to restart the game when the ball passes over
touch line.

(c) Mention any three duties of referee during the match.

(iii) (a) Give any two situations when a kick off in applied. [8]

(b) Mention the two cards used by the referee in a football match.

(c) Explain term penalty arc.

(d) Explain the term inside trap in football.

Question 8

(i) Explain the following terms in football: [8]

(a) Kicking (b) Dribbling

(c) Tackling (d) Trapping

(ii) (a) How is a goal scored in the game of football? [9]

(b) Under which three situations is a player not considered off-side?

(c) Explain the procedure of changing the position of the goalkeeper with a
player.

(iii) (a) What do you mean by the term red card? [8]

(b) Explain the term “sudden death”.

(c) Give the measurement of the goal area in football.

(d) What do you mean by the term indirect free kick?

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