GNAN SRISHTI SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE

Affiliated to CISCE for ICSE & ISC, New Delhi - School Code: KA306
(17th Cross, 19th Main, I Sector, HSR Layout, Bangalore – 560 102)
Term I (2024-25)
Physical Education
Name: ______________________________________ Class: X Marks : 100
Date: Duration: 2hrs
Answers to this Paper must be written on the paper provided separately.
You will not be allowed to write during the first 10 minutes.
This time is to be spent in reading the Question Paper.
The time given at the head of the paper is the time allowed for writing the answers.

Answers 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 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 questions or parts of questions are given in brackets [ ].

SECTION A (50 Marks)

(Attempt all questions from this Section.)
Question 1 [20]
Choose the correct answers to the questions from the given options.
(Do not copy the questions, write the correct answers only.)

1. Physical growth and development is called:

a. Readiness c. Maturation
b. Heredity d. Mobility
2. What does Mesomorph refer to?
a. They gain weight easily, lose weight slowly.
b. They gain and lose weight easily.
c. It is hard to gain weight.
d. It is difficult to gain muscles.
3. The ability to maintain equilibrium when stationary or moving is called
 a. Accuracy c. Flexibility
b. Balance d. Agility
4. The influence of peer group is more in:
a. Adulthood Stage c. Adolescence Stage
b. Infancy Stage d. Childhood Stage
5. It is the ability to use the senses together with body parts during movement
a. Power c. Strength
b. Coordination d. Agility
6. What is a Tennis elbow injury?
a. It is an inflammation of the tendon that joins the muscle of the forearm to the
outside of the elbow.
b. It is a disorder involving the muscles, nerves, and bones of the forearm.
c. It is inflammation of the bursa at the part of the hip called the greater trochanter.
d. It is a traumatic injury to the brain that alters mental status.
7. __________________ is related to the development of social traits essential for better
adjustments in life.
a. Physical development c. Social development
b. Emotional development d. Cognitive development
8. Which of the following in NOT the objective of physical education
a. Physical development c. Psychological development
b. Sedentary lifestyle d. Neuro- muscular development
9. Exercise helps in increasing __________ to the brain.
a. Ideas c. Oxygen flow
b. Rest d. Energy
10. Sirsasana in yoga is an example of _______________
a. Dynamic Balance c. Static Balance
b. Active Balance d. Passive Balance
11. What is the meaning of Posture?
a. Way to sit c. Way to stand
b. Way to walk d. The way a person sits, stands, walks, etc.
12. Which of the following is not a type of endurance?
 a. Strength endurance c. Power endurance
b. Aerobic endurance d. Speed endurance
13. The amount of time it takes to move once you realise you need to act is known as
a. Reaction time c. Movement speed
b. Acceleration speed d. Speed
14. ______________ means lesser intake of nutrients due to unavailability
a. Malnutrition c. Undernutrition
b. Over nutrition d. Diet
15. Explosive strength is
a. Flexibility and speed c. Speed and strength
b. Endurance and speed d. None of the above
16. Which physical test is used to assess balance
a. Stork stand test c. Back scratch test
b. Sit and reach test d. Power vertical jump test
17. Over stretching of ligaments causes
a. Fracture c. Sprain
b. Strain d. Bruise
18. What is the full form of ACL?
a. Anterior Collateral Ligament c. Anterior Cruciate Ligament
b. Anterior Cramp Ligament d. Anterior Collective Ligament
19. What is the most important training component for Kayaking?
a. Coordination c. Agility
b. Stamina d. Strength
20. Which physical test is used to Reaction time
a. Hand grip test c. Ruler drop test
b. Cooper run test d. Illinois agility test
Question 2 [10]
i. Define Physical Education. [2]
ii. Write any 2 career options in Physical Education. [2]
iii. Explain briefly psychological development through Physical education. [3]
iv. Mention three factors that influence growth and development of an [3]
 individual.

Question 3 [10]
i. Define Health education. [2]
ii. Give reason- Why following a balanced diet is important? [2]
iii. Give any six components of a balanced diet with example [3]
iv. State any three sources of food rich in fiber [3]

Question 4 [10]
i. Explain the need for active participation in sports training. [2]
ii. What is periodization? [2]
iii. What is the difference between strength and power? [3]
iv. Explain any three components of physical fitness. [3]

Section B (50 marks)

(Attempt two questions from this Section)
(You must attempt one question on each of the two games of your choice).

Football
Question 5
i. Explain the following terms [8]
a. Chest trap
b. Advantage
c. Wall pass
d. Zonal marking
ii. a. Name any three fundamental skills of football [3]
b. When is a goal kick awarded and from where is it taken? [3]
c. Explain the terms cross and chip [3]
iv. Write the following [8]
a. Height of the corner flag
 b. Height and width of the goal post
c. Weight and circumference of a football
d. Equipments of a referee

Question 6
i. Explain the following terms [8]
a. Indirect free-kick
b. Added time
c. Man to man
d. Off-side
ii. a. State three fouls where a referee can show a Red card to a player? [3]
b. Give the full form of AIFF and IFAB and mention what are they? [3]
c. Name any three national tournaments in Football [3]
iii. Draw a neat and labelled diagram of a football field showing the following [8]
measurements.
a. Goal line
b. Touch line
c. Goal area
d. Penalty area
e. Penalty mark
f. Center line and centre mark
g. Centre circle

Volleyball
Question 7
i. Explain the following terms [8]
a. Block assist
b. Quick set
c. Floater
d. Attack zone
ii. Enumerate any three duties of [9]
 a. Assistant referee
b. First referee
c. Captain
iii. Explain the following terms [8]
a. Ball down
b. Net violation
c. Joust
d. Jump float

Question 8
i. a. State two types of delays in volleyball [2]
b. Explain- Is hand passing over the net a fault? [2]
c. List the officials appointed to conduct a volleyball match [2]
d. State any four duties of a second referee. [2]
ii. a. List any three faults in the game of volleyball [3]
b. Explain how a set and match is won by a team? [3]
c. What is the difference between time out and technical time out [3]
iii. Explain the following terms [8]
a. Overlapping
b. Two set
c. Prolonged interrupt
d. Cross court attack

Badminton
Question 9
i. Explain the following terms [8]
a. Mid court
b. Tumbling net shot
c. A duce
d. Full smash
ii. Explain the following terms [8]
 a. Lobbying
b. Baseline smash
c. Hairpin net shot
d. Follow through
iii. a. Difference between long serve and short serve [3]
b.When do the players change the court in a badminton game? [3]
c. What is forecourt and backcourt? [3]

Question 10
i. Explain the following terms in badminton [8]
a. Net lift
b. A carry
c. The centre line
d. Rubber
ii.a. When is a ‘shuttle not in play’ in the game of badminton? [3]
b. Enlist the types of serve in badminton [3]
c. When is a "let"awarded in badminton? [3]
iii. a. Explain the backhand grip [2]
b. What are the types of games in badminton? [2]
c. Mention two duties of a referee in badminton [2]
d. Mention four fundamental skills in badminton [2]

CRICKET

Question 5

i. Explain the following terms. [8]

a. Maiden over
b. Reverse sweep
c. Substitute
d. Declaration
ii. a. Give three instances where an umpire can call and signal a ‘dead ball’ [3]
 b. Explain the three types of formats played in cricket [3]
c. State any three variations of pace bowling [3]
iii.Explain the following terms in Cricket [8]
a. Nick
b. Bump ball
c. Yorker
d. Hat trick

Question 6

i. Explain the following terms in Cricket [8]

a. Batting order
b. A tie match
c. Dead ball
d. A night watchman

ii.a. Explain a ‘declaration’ in a test match [3]

b. State the duties of The Match Referee [3]
c. Explain the term Danger area [3]
iii.Explain the following terms in Cricket [8]
a. A golden duck
b. Power play
c. A scorer
d. LBW