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PHYSICAL EDUCATION (Theory)

CLASS-XI
Time allowed: 03hrs. Max.Marks: 70
General Instructions:
i) All questions are compulsory.
ii) Answer to questions carrying 1 mark should be in approximately 30-40 words.
iii) Answer to questions carrying 3 marks should be in approximately 50-60 words.
iv) Answer to questions carrying 5 marks should be in approximately 100-150
words.

1. Define Physical Education. 1

2. Write down the importance of Physical fitness in brief. 1

3. Give the brief explanation of Dronacharya Award . 1

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4. What do you mean by Pranayama? 1
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5. What is the meaning of Doping. 1
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6. Explain any two elements of Sports Environment in brief. 1
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7. Write down the formula to calculate BMI. 1
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8. Discuss any two functions of muscles. 1
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9. What is the meaning of Biomechenics. 1
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10. What do you mean by Psychology? 1
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11. Explain the concept of Sports training. 1
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12. Briefly explain the aims and objectives of physical education. 3
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13. Enlist the Sports Awards and explain any two in detail. 3
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14. Mention the symptoms and causes of Obesity.

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15. Explain in detail the side effect of prohibited substances in sports. 3
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16. Enlist the components of health related fitness. And explain any two of
them. 3
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17. Write down the importance of test and measurement in sports in detail.
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test and measurement 2
18. Explain the structure, location and function of Human Heart in human
body. 3
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19. What do you mean by warming up? Give the importance of warming up.
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20. Discuss the various career options in the field of Physical education and
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21. Discuss in detail the components of positive life style. 5
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22. Define test and measurement. Explain the formula of waist-hip ratio. 5
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23. Explain the structure of Human Respiratory system in detail with the help
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24. Mention the Newton’s laws of motion and their applicationin the field of
sports & games. 5
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25. What are the problems of Adolescence? Discuss the management steps to
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26. What do you mean by Load and Adaptation. Discuss in detail the
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Answer Key

1. Define Physical Education. 1

Ans. Physical Education is an integral part of general education, which promotes harmonious
growth and development.
According to J.B.Nash, “Physical Education is that phase of the whole field of education that
deals with big muscle activities and their related responses.”

2. Write down the importance of Physical fitness in brief. 1

Ans:-
1. Overall efficiency improved in
2. Improved in physical abilities
3. Better quality of work
4. Attractive
5. Betterutilization of time
6. Healthy environment
7. Optimum growth and development
8. Prevention from health hazards

3. Give the brief explanation of Dronacharya Award . 1

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Ans:-
Dronacharya Award
1. Introduced in 1985
2. Being awarded to a coach after achieving outstanding results in international
competitions.
3. Copper statue of Guru Dronacharya, Rs. 5 lack cash, certificate, suit, coat and tie
4. On 29th August every year by President of India
5. Eligibility criteria for nomination
6. Objectives of the award

4. What do you mean by Pranayama? 1

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Pranayama is combination of two words: Prana means physical force and yama means
‘to inhale and exhale’. Pranayama improves the respiratory system. Pranayama is the
practice of various breathing technique. There are three main stages of Pranayama
1. Poorak: To Inhale breath
2. Kumbhak: To retain breath
3. Rechak: To exhale breath

5. What is the meaning of Doping. 1

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Ans:-
According to International Olympic Committee, “Doping is the use of any method or
substance that might harm the athlete, in a quest to gain an unfair advantage, over
his/her fellow competitors.”
6. Explain any two elements of Sports Environment in brief. 1
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1. Sports complex or stadiums
2. Safe playing equipments

7. Write down the formula to calculate BMI. 1

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Weight in Kilograms
BMI =
(Height in Meters) x (Height in Meters)

8. Discuss any two functions of muscles. 1

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Ans;-
1. It helps to connects the bones
2. Provide shape to the human body
3. Maintain posture
4. Helps in movement.

9. What is the meaning of Biomechenics. 1

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Ans:-
Biomechanics is the study of forces and their effects on living systems.
10. What do you mean by Psychology? 1
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Ans:-Psychology is the study of human behaviour.
11. Explain the concept of Sports training. 1
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Ans;- Sports training is the basic form of preparation of sportsmen.

12. Briefly explain the aims and objectives of physical education. 3

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Ans;-

1. Physical Development
2. Neuromuscular Development
3. Mental Development
4. Social Development
5. Emotional Development
6. Health Development
7. Physical Development

13. Enlist the Sports Awards and explain any two in detail. 3
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Rajive Gandhi Khel Ratan Award, Dronacharya Award, Arjuna Award

Dronacharya Award
1. Introduced in 1985
2. Being awarded to a coach after achieving outstanding results in international
competitions.
7. Copper statue of Guru Dronacharya, Rs. 5 lack cash, certificate, suit, coat and tie
8. On 29th August every year by President of India
9. Eligibility criteria for nomination
10. Objectives of the award
Arjuna Award
1. Introduced in 1961
2. Being awarded to various players after achieving outstanding results in international
competitions.
3. Copper statue of Guru Dronacharya, Rs. 5 lack cash, certificate, suit, coat and tie
4. On 29th August every year by President of India
5. Eligibility criteria for nomination
6. General rules

14. Mention the symptoms and causes of Obesity. 3

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“Obesity is that condition of the body in which the amount of fat increases at
extreme level.”
The condition when an individual weighs 20 percent or more than the ideal weight,’

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Causes;- Diet related – fatty foods, junk and fast foods, overeating, diating,
intoxication….

15. Explain in detail the side effect of prohibited substances in sports. 3

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Ans:-

1. Cardiovascular effects
2. Endocrinal effects
3. Psychological effects
4. Infection of blood
5. Intravascular blood clotting
6. May cause mismatch blood transfusion, if attempted by untrained physician
7. Causes kidney or heart failure
8. Masculine body in female

16. Enlist the components of health related fitness. And explain any two of
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1. Strength
Dynamic, Static
2. Speed
3. Endurance
Short term , long term
4. Flexibility
Static, Dynamic
5. Coordinative abilities

17. Write down the importance of test and measurement in sports in detail. 3
test and measurement 2
Ans:-
1. For getting knowledge about the progress
2. For preparation of effective planning
3. For knowing the abilities and capacities
4. For discovering the needs of participants
5. For giving motivation.
6. For classification of sportspersons
7. For knowing the achivements in future.
8. For research and experimentation.

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18. Explain the structure, location and function of Human Heart in human
body. 3
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Ans:-
The heart is situated behind the breastbone in the chest. The largest part of the heart is
usually slightly offside to the left. The heart is felt to be on the left side because left
heart is stronger, since it pumps to the entire body. The shape of the heart is similar to
the pinecone, rather broad at the base and tapering to the apex. The heart has four
chambers, two upper atria, the receiving chambers, two lower ventricles, the
discharging chambers.
Diagram of heart

19. What do you mean by warming up? Give the importance of warming up.
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Ans:-
Warming up is a set of exercises which prepare the athlete psychologically and
physiologically to bear the stress of training or competition. It raises the body
temperature. Warming up reduces the chances of injuries.

20. Discuss the various career options in the field of Physical education and
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Ans:-
1. Education at school and colleges hysicalTeacher of P
2. Coach
3. Physical training instructor
4. Fitness trainer
5. Official of a game
6. Yoga instructor
7. Sports journalist or commentator
8. Dietician or physiotherapist
9. Sports Administrator
10. Biomechanist
21. Discuss in detail the components of positive life style. 5
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Ans:-
1. Daily Exercise
2. Eat more vegetables
3. Weight training
4. Circuit training
5. Functional Training
6. Stretching your body

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7. Hydrate
8. Attitude
9. Proper rest
10. Stress management
11. Socialization
12. No drugs

22. Define test and measurement. Explain the formula of waist-hip ratio. 5
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Ans:- Test refer to any specific instrument, procedure or technique used by an
admininstrator to elicit a response from the test taker.
Measurement refer to the processof administrating a test to obtain quantitative
data.
Circumference of waist divided by circumference of hip in inches
23. Explain the structure of Human Respiratory system in detail with the help
of diagram. 5
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Diagram of respiratory system

24. Mention the Newton’s laws of motion and their applicationin the field of
sports & games. 5
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Ans:-
1. Law of Inertia: Everybody continues in its state of rest or motion in a straight
line unless compelled to change that state by external forces exerted upon it.
2. Law of Acceleration: The rate of change of momentum of a body is proportional
to the force causing it and the change take place in the direction in which the
force acts.
3. Law of Action and reaction: To every action there is an equal and opposite
reaction.

25. What are the problems of Adolescence? Discuss the management steps to
deal with them. 5
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Ans:- Problems of Adolescence
1. Physical problems
2. Feeling of self importance
3. Sexual problems
4. Emotional problems
5. Immature Delinquencies

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6. Peer group relationships

7. Problem of career selection
8. Dependence- independent
9. Idealism Vs realism
10. Drug abuse
Management steps
1. Proper sex education
2. Proper knowledge of adolescence psychology
3. Proper dealing with adolescence
4. Provision of vocational education
5. Satisfying the various Interests and aptitude
6. Proper religious and moral education
7. Providing suitable environment
8. Opportunities for expressions

26. What do you mean by Load and Adaptation. Discuss in detail the
Principles of Sports Training. 5
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Ans:- Training Load is the work or exercise that a sportsperson performs in a
training session. Adaptation is the process of long-term adjustment to a specific
stimulus.
Principles of Sports Training.
1. The Principle of individual differences
2. The Principle of overload
3. The Principle of progression
4. The Principle of specificity
5. The Principle of recovery
6. The Principle of reversibility
7. The Principle of variation
8. The Principle of balance
9. The Principle of motivation

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