ODISHA ADARSHA VIDYALAYA SANGATHAN

HALF YEARLY EXAMINATION, 2023-24

Class: XII Maximum Mark:70
Subject: Physical Education(048) Time: 3 Hrs

General Instructions:
(1) Question paper comprises five Sections – A, B, C, D and E. There are 37 questions in the question
paper. All questions are compulsory.
(2) Section A – From question 1 to 18 are MCQs of 1 mark each, all questions are compulsory.
(3) Section B – Question no. 19 to 24 are Very Short Answer Type Questions, carrying 2 marks each.
Answer to each question should not exceed 60-90words. Attempt any 5.
(4) Section C contains Q.25 to Q.30 are Short Answer Type Questions, carrying 3 marks each. Answer to
each question should not exceed 100-150 words. Attempt any 5.
(5) Section D – Question no. 31 to 33 are case based questions, carrying 4 marks each. There is internal
choice available.
(6) Section-E - Questions no from 34 to 37 carrying 5 marks each and are short answer types and should
not exceed 200-300 words. Attempt any 3.

(SECTION - A)
(All Question are compulsory)
1. Identify the Asana: [1]

(a) Pawanmuktasana (b) Matsyasana (c) Sukhasana (d) Gomukhasana

2. Which of the following is a water- soluble vitamin ? [1]
(a) Vitamin A (b) Vitamin B (c) Vitamin D (d) Vitamin K
3. Rate at which the activity is being performed is known as _____. [1]
(a) Volume (b) Intensity (c) Type of Activity (d) Frequency
4. Who will play with whom, when and where is decided by: [1]
(a) Seeding (b) Fixture (c) Tournament (d) Bye
5. Which among these is a pit fall of dieting? [1]
(a) Skipping Meal (b) Reducing energy food
(c) Drinking lot of water (d) Taking and supplements
6. Given below are two statements, one of which is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason
(R).
Assertion (A): Lordosis is abnormal curvature in lumber region of the spine. [1]
Reason (R): Medical name of Lordosis is genu valgum.
In the context of above two statements which one of the following is correct?
a) Both (A) and (R) are true and(R) is the correct explanation of (A)
b) Both (A) and (R) are true but(R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
c) (A) is true, but (R) is false
d) (A) is false, but (R) is true

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7. Weakening of bones due to loss of bone density and improper bone formation is known as : [1]
(a) Amenorrhea (b) Anorexia Nervosa (c) Osteoporosis (d) Lordosis
8. If the menstruation cycle does not begins at puberty, the condition is called [1]
(a) Primary amenorrhea (b) Secondary amenorrhea
(c) oligomenorrhea (d) Dysmenorrhea
9. Right to education provides free education for children within the age group of: [1]
(a) 5-10 yrs (b) 6-14 Yrs (c) 10-18 Yrs (d) 2-7 Yrs
10. Which is the first step used in classification for Paralympics [1]
(a) Medical assessment (b) Functional Assessment (c) Observation (d) Competition
11. Match the following: [1]
Column (A) Column (B)
1 Garudasana i) Round Shoulder
2 Gomukhasana ii) Lordosis
3 Chakrasana iii) Bow Legs
4 Naukasana iv) Knock knees

(a) (I)-(3), (II)-(4), (III)-(1), (IV)-(2)

(b) (I)-(1), (II)-(3), (III)-(4), (IV)-(2)
(c) (I)-(4), (II)-(2), (III)-(1), (IV)-(3)
(d) (I)-(2), (II)-(3), (III)-(4), (IV)-(1)
12. The founder of Special Olympic was: [1]
(a) Eunice Kennedy Shriver (b) John F. Kennedy
(c) Lyndon B. Johnson (d) Donald Trump
13. Given below are two statements, one of which is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as.
Reason (R).
Assertion (A): Scurvy is caused due to the deficiency of Vitamin C.
Reason (R): The disease sets in when the diet does not include fresh vegetables and fruits for a long time.
Which one of the following statements is correct? [1]
a) Both (A) and (R) are true and(R) is the correct explanation of (A)
b) Both (A) and (R) are true but(R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
c) (A) is true, but (R) is false
d) (A) is false, but (R) is true
14. Which amongst these is not a micro mineral? [1]
(a) Iodine (b) Magnesium c) Iron (d) Copper
15. “ Pes planus “ is also known as : [1]
(a) Flat foot (b) Knock-Knee (c) Bow leg (d) Round shoulder
16. What is the formula to determine number of matches in League fixture for even number of teams? [1]
(a) N+1/2 (b) N-1/2 (c) N(N-1)/2 (d) N(N+1)/2
17. Which gland is associated with diabetes? [1]
(a) Endocrine glands (b) Pituitary gland (c) Pancreas gland (d) Hypothalamus
18. Rule used by Special Olympics to achieve the intentions of fairness is referred as: [1]
(a) Maximum Effort Rule (b) Honest Effort Rule (c) Best Effort Rule (d) Minimum Effort Rule
(SECTION - B)
(Attempt any 5 questions )
19. What do you mean by balanced diet and nutrition? [1+1=2]
20. Where is the headquarters of the Paralympics? What is the motto of the Paralympics? [ 1+1=2]

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21. Write two benefits of Pavanmuktasana? [1+1=2}
22. What do you mean by Bulimia? [2]
23. What is BMI? Calculate BMI of a child whose weight is 64 kg and height 1.6 mt. [1+1=2]
24. What is the formula to find out Fitness Index score? [2]
SECTION – C
(Attempt any 5 questions)
25. Write any three benefits of Ardha-chakrasana that helps in the treatment of Back pain? [1+1+1=3]
26. Write in brief about any three types of impairments stated by IPC. [1+1+1=3]
27. What are carbohydrates? Differentiate between its types. [1+2=3]
28. Define Bye. Explain the rules of giving bye with help of an example. [1+2=3]
29. What do you understand by Round shoulders deformity? Suggest any four corrective measures for round
shoulder? [1+2=3]
30. Explain any three types of fractures. [3]
SECTION- D
31. In following relation to the pictures, answer the questions. [1+1+1+1=4]

(A) (B)

a. Logo shown in picture ______ refers to Special Olympic.?

b. Who was the founder of Special Olympics ?
c. Until 1965 the games in the second picture were known as _______
d. According to figure ‘B’, the hand shapes of ‘OK’, ‘Good’ and ‘Great’ that overlap each other in a circle
represent the original sign for _______.
Q32.

On the basis of above fixture, answer the following questions : [1+1+1+1=4]

(a) Which method is shown in the picture to draw fixture in league tournament?
(b) What is the formula to calculate number of matches?
(c) In league or Round Robin Tournament winner will be decided on the basis of ____?
(d) If 6 teams participate in a league Tournament, ______ number of matches will be played.

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33. Below given the pie chart of the Adaptive Sports.

Deaflympics Paralympics

Special Olympic

1st Qtr 2nd Qtr 3rd Qtr

On the basis of above data answer the following questions. [1+1+1+1=4]

(a) Who introduce Special Olympics?
(b) Which sports is increased in the number of people?
(c) Which sport is known as International silent game?
(d) When international Paralympic committee was formed?
Section E
(Attempt any 3 questions)
34. List down any four asanas used for prevention of Hypertension. Explain the procedure and contraindication.
of any one of them with help of a stick diagram. [2+2+1=5]
35. Draw a fixture of 9 teams on the basis of league tournament using Cyclic method. [5]
36. Define nutrition and nutrient, Explain macro-nutrient and their role in our diet. [1+1+3=5]
37. Explain the effects of exercise on respiratory system? [5]

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