CBSE Class 12 Pre-Board Exam 2024-25: Physical Education Most Important Questions with Answers

The CBSE Class 12 pre-board exams for 2024-25 are an important step in your exam preparation. These exams help you check how well you’re prepared for the final board exams.

To help you study better, we’ve created a list of the most important Physical Education questions with answers. This Physical Education question focuses on essential topics to help you perform well.

The CBSE Pre-board Exam Physical Education questions cover key topics. They include objective, short/long answer, and competency-based questions, all matching the latest exam pattern.

CBSE 12 Pre-board Exam 2024-25 Physical Education Most Important Questions

1. Which of the following pranayama is helpful to reduce obesity?

(a) Kapalbhati Pranayama

(b) Anulom Vilom Pranayama

(d) Sitili Pranayama

Ans. (c) Suryabhedan Pranayama

2. International Paralympic Committee was formed in _____________ .

(a) 1985

(b) 2003

(d) 2001

3. Which of the following is NOT the cause of Food Intolerance?

(a) Toxins formation due to food poisoning

(b) Absence of an enzyme

(d) Gluten

Ans. (c) Roughage

4. Given below are two statements labelled Assertion (A) and Reason (R).

Assertion (A): The Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) is the number of calories needed to maintain body function at resting condition.

Reason (R): A person who does not engage in any work, still requires energy for the functioning of their internal organs.

In the context of the above two statements, which of the following option is correct?

(a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of the Assertion (A).

(b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A).

(d) Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.

Ans. (a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of the Assertion (A).

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5. Given below are functions of Sports Management in List-I and their Explanation in List-II :

List - I	List - II
I. Planning	1. It is a function of guiding, inspiring and instructing people to accomplish organizational goals.
II. Controlling	2. Preparing a layout for the future course of action.
III. Directing	3. Ensuring that proper talent is serving that specific job.
IV. Staffing	4. Establishing performance standards, measuring actual performance and comparing them for irregularities.

Match the items of List-I with List-II and choose the correct option from the following:

	I	II	III	IV
(a)	1	2	3	4
(b)	1	2	4	3
(c)	2	4	1	3
(d)	2	4	3	1

Ans. (c) I-2, II-4, III-1, IV-3

6. Given below are two statements labelled Assertion (A) and Reason (R).

Assertion (A) : In a normal standing posture, both knees touch each other, while there is a gap of 3-4 inches between the ankles.

Reason (R): It is due to Genu Valgum and it can develop due to an injury or infection in the knee or leg, rickets, severe lack of vitamin D and calcium, obesity, or arthritis in the knee.

In the context of the above two statements, which one of the following option is correct?

(a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of the Assertion (A).

(b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A).

(d) Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.

Ans. (a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of the Assertion (A).

7. In which of the following fitness component an athlete gives better performance, if he/she has more slow twitch fibre in comparison to fast twitch fibres.

(a) Speed

(b) Strength

(d) Flexibility

Ans. (c) Endurance

8. Identify the factor which decreases equilibrium.

(a) Larger base

(b) Greater weight

(d) Higher centre of gravity

Ans. (d) Higher centre of gravity

9. Identify the characteristic of introvert personality.

(a) Meet unknown people easily

(b) Self-centered

(d) Expressive nature

Ans. (b) Self-centered

10. Jump for smash in volleyball is an example of _____________ .

(a) Static strength

(b) Maximum strength

(d) Strength endurance

Ans. (c) Explosive strength

11. Which of the following is the objective of Intramural competition?

(a) To achieve high performance

(b) To provide career opportunities

(d) To promote cultural and economic development

Ans. (c) To promote health and fitness

12. According to W.H.O. (World Health Organisation) recommendations, children of _____________ should be engaged in physical activities for 180 minutes and should have 10-13 hours of good quality sleep per day.

(a) Less than 1 year

(b) 1-2 year

(d) 5-17 year

Ans. (c) 3-4 year

13. Identify the asana shown in the picture given below and choose the correct option from the following:

(a) Bhujangasana

(b) Katichakrasana

(d) Shalbhasana

Ans. (d) Shalbhasana

(For Visually Impaired Candidates Only)

Which of the following asana is useful for relaxation and removing fatigue ?

(a) Chakrasana

(b) Shavasana

(d) Uttanpadasana

Ans. (b) Shavasana

14. Which is the main governing body responsible for the organization of Deaflympics?

(a) World Deaf Champions Committee

(b) National Sports Federation

(d) International Committee of Sports for the Deaf

Ans. (d) International Committee of Sports for the Deaf

15. Body Mass Index is one of the common way of assessing healthy body weight. Which of the following BMI range is considered for healthy weight?

(a) 25.0 - 29.0

(b) 30.0 - 34.9

(d) 35.0 - 39.9

Ans. (c) 18.5 - 24.9

16. In partial curl up test the difference between two parallel lines is _____________ .

(a) 8 inches

(b) 4 inches

(d) 10 inches

Ans. (c) 6 inches

17. Goal setting is a _____________ approach, under motivational technique.

(a) Cognitive

(b) Pedagogical

(d) Facilitation

Ans. (a) Cognitive

18. Which functional fitness component of senior citizens is determined in the test shown below?

(a) Physical Mobility

(b) Upper Body Flexibility

(d) Upper Body Strength

Ans. (c) Lower Body Flexibility

(For Visually Impaired Candidates Only)

Which of the following test determines the upper body strength of a senior citizen?

(a) Chair Stand Test

(b) Back Scratch Test

(d) Chair sit and Reach test

Ans. (c) Arm-Curl Test

19. Describe the second class lever with suitable example from sports.

Ans. Second Class lever: It has the load resistance between the fulcrum and the force. So, there is always mechanical advantage as force arm is always greater than resistance arm.

Example: Full body push up/Wheel barrow/ wall climbing/ taking off for a jump/pushing against starting blocks in sprints

(or any other relevant example)

20. Enlist four test items of Johnson – Metheny Test of Motor Educability.

Ans.

I. Front Roll

II. Back Roll

III. Jumping Half-Turns

IV. Jumping Full-Turns

21. Write a short note on 'Menarche'.

Ans.

- First menstruation cycle of a girl

- Point of sexual maturity of girl

- Average age for a girl to get her first period ranges from 8-15yrs.age.

(Or any other relevant description)

22. Enlist four asanas those help to control asthma.

Ans. Tadasana, Urdhwahastottansana, Uttan Mandukasana, Ushtrasana, Vakrasana, Matsyasana, Gomukhasana, Dhanurasana, Bhujangasana

(any four asanas out of the above mentioned asanas)

23. Write any two advantages of physical activities for Children With Special Needs (CWSN).

Ans. Advantages of physical activities for children with special needs:

1. Physical benefits
2. Fun and recreation
3. Improved emotional health
4. Active lifestyle
5. Behavioural benefits
6. Increased independence
7. Psychological benefits
8. Improvement in cognitive and intellectual ability
9. Increase in sleep and appetite
10. Improvement in social skill

(any 2 relevant advantages)

24. Mention any two types of friction by giving suitable examples from sports.

Ans. Types of Friction:

Static friction: Weightlifting, Holding the parallel bar

Sliding friction: Icehockey, ice skating,

Rolling friction: Rolling of the football, cricket ball,tennis ball

Air friction: Riding a bicycle, skydiving

Water friction: Swimming in water, diving

(any 2 types with relevant example)

25. Mr. X performs the Harvard step test for 275 seconds and his pulse in 1 - 1.5 min after exercise was 100. Write the formula of fitness index score for Harvard step test and calculate the fitness index score of Mr. X.

Ans. Harvard step test fitness index score:

Duration of exercise = 275 seconds pulse count of 1–1⋅5 min after exercise = 100

Formula = Duration of the exercise in seconds × 100/5⋅5 × pulse count of 1–1⋅5 min after exercise

= (275 × 100 ) / ( 5.5 × 100 )

= 27500 / 550 = 50

26. Comment on the concept of Talent Identification and Talent Development.

Ans. Talent Identification: Recognizing participants with the potential at an earlier age to become elite performers in the future. For the talent identification process Physiological, Physical Fitness, Psychological, and Technical Components are taken into consideration. For the identification, various methods such as drills, test batteries, electronic gadgets, parameters, standard norms, performance and other techniques are adopted.

Talent Development: Providing athletes with a suitable learning environment to accelerate or realize their potential. It is a complete systematic, scientific and long-term process.

27. Explain the responsibilities of any two committees during sports competition.

Ans. Committees during sport competition

1. Reception committee

2. First aid committee

3. Refreshment committee

4. Technical committee

5. Media reporting committee

6. Announcement committee

7. Ground and equipment committee

8. Transportation committee

9. Finance committee

10. Boarding and loading committee

(Explanation of any 2 from the above/relevant committees)

28. Explain the procedure and benefits of any one asana for back pain.

Ans. Following are the asanas beneficial for back pain:

Tadasana, Vakrasana, Sarala Matsyendrasana, Urdhwahastottansana, Ardh Chakrasana, Ushtrasana, Bhujangasana, Gomukhasana, Bhadrasana, Makarasana

(Write the procedure and benefits of any one, of the above mentioned asanas – the figs. given for reference)

29. Write short note on Female Athlete Triad.

Ans. Female athlete triad

1. Eating disorders (Low Energy Availability)

Eating disorders are mainly of two types:

Anorexia nervosa

Anorexia nervosa is one type of eating disorder in which a person severely limits the amount of food he or she eats to prevent weight gain or lose weight.

Bulimia nervosa

Bulimia nervosa is an eating disorder in which a person eats a large amount of food in a short amount of time and gets rid of the food consumed. This may be done by vomiting or taking laxatives.

2. Amenorrhea (Disruption of Menstrual and Endocrine Function) Long absence of no menstrual periods is called amenorrhea. It is the state of a woman, where there is no monthly cycle despite reproductive age, or absence of menstrual cycle for three or more months.

There are two main types of amenorrhea:

Primary amenorrhea. When the first menstrual bleeding at puberty does not start by the age 15 years.

Secondary amenorrhea. When normal menstrual bleeding stops for 3 months or more.

3. Osteoporosis (Loss of Bone Mineral Density)

This is the condition when bones lose minerals such as calcium, more quickly than the body can replace them leading to a loss of bone thickness (bone density). Any bone can be affected by osteoporosis but the most common sites are the hip, spine, wrist, upper arm, forearm or ribs.

(Explain all 3)

30. Describe any three physiological changes due to ageing.

Ans. Physiological changes due to ageing : -

1. Changes in metabolism and body composition

2. Changes in respiratory system

3. Changes in brain and nervous system

4. Changes in digestive system

5. Changes in excretory system

6. Changes in sensory organs

7. Changes in endocrine system

8. Decline in muscle strength

9. Diminishes memory

10. Decrease in cardiovascular function,

11. Loss of bone density

12. Decrease in body mass

13. Decrease in mobility

(Explain any 3 points out of the above mentioned point, or any other relevant points)

31. A survey in an inclusive school setup found the discrepancies between the participation of normal and special child during annual sports meet. Study the table given below carefully –

S. No.	Event	Normal Child (150)	Special Child (10)
1.	100 Mtr.	40	5
2.	400 Mtr.	25	2
3.	Long Jump	20	0
4.	High Jump	15	1
5.	Relay Race	8	4

Based on the above study and your knowledge, answer the following questions:

(a) As per the above table, in _____________ event, there is no participation of Special Child.

Ans. Long Jump

(b) Participation of students with disabilities in regular physical education classes is known as _____________ .

Ans. Inclusion/ Adaptive Physical Education.

(c) Enlist any two strategies to make physical activities accessible for children with special needs.

Ans. Any two strategies from the following:

To Create Specific Environment
To assess physical and mental ability
To assess the interest of child
Plan for different strategies for instruction
Modified Rules
Use of modified equipment
Plan activity as per need
Plan for implementation from easy to difficult
Extra Care or Concern for safety
Plan for additional support of parents and trained assistants

(d) Motto of Special Olympic is _____________ .

Ans. “Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt.” (OR) “Joy and Happiness for all the children of the world.”

(d) The motto of Paralympic is _____________ .

Ans. “Spirit in motion.”

(For Visually Impaired Candidates Only)

Write short notes on 'Paralympics' and 'Special Olympic'.

Ans. Paralympics

The Paralympic Games is a periodic series of international multisport events involving athletes with a range of disabilities. These were held for the first time in1960 in Rome. They are held immediately after the respective summer and winter Olympic games. The international Paralympics Committee governs all Paralympics games. The Paralympics athletes compete in six different disability groupsAmputee, cerebral palsy, visual impairment, spinal cord injuries, intellectual disability and ‘Les autres’ i.e. Dwarfism

(or any other relevant points.)

Special Olympic

Eunice Kennedy Shriver, founder of Special Olympics, was a pioneer in the worldwide struggle for rights and acceptance for people with intellectual disabilities

The first special Olympic games were held in July 1968 at Chicago. They were recognized by IOC in 1988.Special Olympic is the world’s largest sports event for children and adult with intellectual and physical disability comprising of 5 million participants from unified sports partner from 172 countries. These games provide opportunities to develop fitness, demonstrate courage and participate in competition and experience joy. The special Olympic world games are organized with interval of two years alternatively as summer and winter games.

(Or any other relevant information)

32. Study the pictures given below :

Based on the above study and your knowledge, answer the following questions:

(a) Which type of fracture you see in image-1 ?

Ans. Transverse fracture

(b) When a bone breaks diagonally as shown in image-2, it is known as ____________ .

Ans. Oblique fracture

(c) ____________ fracture occurs when the broken ends of the bones are jammed together by the force of the injury.

Ans. Impacted fracture

(d) In which type of fracture bone is broken, splinted, or crushed into number of pieces ?

Ans. Comminuted fracture

(For Visually Impaired Candidates Only)

Describe types of fracture. (Any Four)

Ans. Types of fracture :-

Stress Fracture — Stress fractures are tiny cracks in a bone

Green stick Fracture — A fracture in a soft bone, in which the bone bends.

Oblique Fracture — Oblique fracture occurs when a bone is broken at an angle/diagonally.

Impacted Fracture — An impacted fracture occurs when the force of the injury jams the broken ends of the bone together.

Comminuted Fracture — A comminuted fracture is one in which the broken ends of the bone are shattered into many pieces.

Transverse Fracture — Transverse fracture occurs when the bone is broken perpendicular to its length.

(Explain any 4 fractures from the above mentioned fractures)

33. Study the fixture given below :

On the basis of the above study and your knowledge, answer the following questions:

(a) According to the above fixture total number of rounds will be _____________ .

Ans. 4 (four)

(b) As shown in the fixture if the winner team plays least number of matches, then which number of team is the winner?

Ans. Serial no 15

(c) What is the formula for calculating number of matches in a knockout tournament ?

Ans. No of matches = N - 1 where N = Number of teams

(d) If 16 teams are participating in a knockout tournament, then how many byes will be given to draw a knockout fixture?

Ans. If the number of participating team is 16, the answer will be 0 (zero) byes If the number of participating team is 19, the answer will be 13 byes

(d) What is the formula for calculating total number of byes in a knockout tournament ?

Ans. No. of byes = (Next higher Power of 2 – Number of Teams)

(For Visually Impaired Candidates Only)

How 'Sports Day' and 'Health Run' contribute to spread health awareness and harmony? Explain.

Ans.

Sports day

Modern day challenges and needs of today in education give emphasis on other aspects rather than academics for all round development of students. With this objective in mind, each school celebrates sports day as a mark of focus on physical and mental health awareness. It encourages leadership qualities, management and co-ordination among students, teachers and other staff members. Participation in Sports day is an ongoing process to provide recreation, generate awareness and development of ethical values.

Health Run

The health runs are conducted by various Social, Govt., Non-Govt. Organisations, Health and Sports departments to create awareness about health and fitness.

34. What do you understand by Aggression in sports? Explain any 2 types of Aggression by giving suitable examples from sports.

Ans. Aggression is a type of behaviour aimed at causing physical or psychological harm to another person.

The term aggression refers to a range of behaviour that can result in both physical and psychological harm to one self, others or objects in the environment.

(any other relevant definition)

Types of Aggression:

1. Instrumental Aggression: This type of aggression is necessary to achieve performance goals and is displayed in a planned manner. The purpose of this aggression is not to cause harm to the opponent but to achieve one’s goals.

For example, in Football, the player moves ahead and snatches the ball from the opponent with great aggression to score a goal and not to harm the opponent. This type of aggression is visible in contact games such as Wrestling, Kabaddi and Boxing, aggressive attack can help the player to win.

2. Hostile Aggression: In this type of aggression, the purpose is to cause physical or psychological harm. This aggression is usually caused as a reaction to someone’s action. The main aim is to injure the opponent in order to be able to win. In this type of aggression, the person is biased and this is caused due to hopelessness.

For example, in the game of Kabaddi, after catching the raider, the players try to inflict injury upon him or in a game of hockey or football, hitting with the stick or kicking purposely to make the other person fall, displays hostile aggression.

3. Assertive behaviour: Assertive behaviour can also be called aggression, when a player uses it to improve sports performance. These are forceful behaviour not intended to injure the opponent and are within the rules of the games. The intention is to establish dominance rather than harm.

Example: A rugby player using aggression to tackle his opponent to win the ball.

(explain any 2 types)

35. What is Balanced Diet? What is the significance of pre and post competition meals for an athlete? Explain.

Ans. A Balanced diet consists of all the essential food elements i.e. Proteins, Carbohydrates, Vitamins, Fats, minerals and water in correct proportion.

A Balanced diet contains an adequate amount of all the nutrients required by the body to grow, remain healthy and be disease free.

(any other relevant definition)

Importance of pre competition meals for an athlete

1. The focus is to fuel up muscle glycogen stores to provide /obtain energy. Therefore, meal should have moderate proteins, low fat, low fibre and high carbohydrate containing food.

2. Proper hydration is must to control fatigue, hunger.

3. It should be light to provide athlete a comfortable gastro intentional state for sports performance.

4. Pre competitive meal should be taken about 2-4 hour before competition.

5. New food/food with known allergies should be avoided.

Importance of post competition meals for an athlete

1. The main focus is on recovery of body and reduce chances of injury.

2. Fluids lost during competition have to be replenished.

3. Carbohydrates store i.e. muscle glycogen have to be refilled.

4. Electrolytes i.e. sodium, potassium chloride lost during competition have to be recovered.

5. Within two hour of completion of event a balanced meal including carbohydrates and good quality proteins should be eaten by the athlete.

36. What do you understand by projectile trajectory? Explain the factors affecting projectile trajectory in sports.

Ans. A projectile is a force that acts under the influence of gravity and air resistance. When any object is projected in the air, these force result into a curved or parabolic path, known as projectile trajectory.

Factors that affect projectile trajectory:

1. Angle of projection - When it is 45 degree, maximum horizontal distance is achieved

2. Initial velocity – The horizontal range depends on initial velocity. Greater the initial velocity applied on the projectile during release, greater horizontal distance is achieved.

3. Gravity – It is the force of attraction exerted by the earth. The greater the weight of an object, the greater is the influence of gravity upon it. Gravitational pull stops the upward movement of an object resulting into decreased height of projectile.

4. Air resistance – Surface area, speed, surface of object and mass of object all have an impact on air resistance.

5. Spin - It changes the path of projectile. The amount and direction of spin directly affects the distance that projectile travels because the air pressure acts on the ball.

(Or any other relevant point)

37. What is Endurance? Explain any two types of Endurance on the basis of duration of the activity with suitable examples from sports.

Ans. Endurance is the ability of the body to sustain a physical activity for longer duration of time.

Endurance is the ability of resist fatigue.

The result of physiological capabilities of an individual to sustain movement over a period of time.

(any other relevant definition)

Following are the types of endurance on the basis of duration of activity:

1. Speed Endurance: This is the ability to resist fatigue in cyclic activities that last up to 45 seconds. The classic example of this endurance type is a 400 m sprint in track and field. This type of
endurance is majorly dependent on the power and capacity to produce energy.

2. Short-term Endurance: This ability is needed for activities lasting from 45 seconds to about 2 minutes. The most appropriate example for short-term endurance is an 800 m run. This endurance depends majorly on speed endurance and strength endurance.

3. Medium-term Endurance: Medium-term endurance is needed to resist fatigue in activities lasting from 2 minutes to about 11 minutes. The most common example of this type is 1500 m and 3000 m run and 100 m rowing. As in short - term endurance, this type of endurance also depends on speed and strength endurance, but to a limited extent.

4. Long-term Endurance: This type of endurance is needed for activities that last for more than 11 minutes. This type of endurance is required in events like marathons, cross-country, etc.

(Any two types)

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