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PAPER – II (1) General Knowledge of Physical Education of secondary and senior secondary standards MCQ - Practice Questions with Answers

Solve 208 PAPER – II (1) General Knowledge of Physical Education of secondary and senior secondary standards questions for RAS/RPSC preparation.

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Q1In the context of Physical Education, which statement best captures the meaning of kinesiology?

A Study of diet charts prepared for athletes
B Study of administrative records maintained by a school team
C Study of only the rules and scoring systems of games
D Scientific study of human movement and physical activity
Explanation

Kinesiology is treated in physical education as the scientific study of movement and physical activity. Its focus is on how the body moves in exercise, games and sport performance, not merely on rules, nutrition plans or administrative paperwork.

Q2Which curricular practice most directly supports games and sports as cultural heritage at secondary and senior secondary level?

A Selecting only one global sport for the entire year and excluding local games.
B Including indigenous games in practical sessions, records, discussions and events with attention to rules and fair play.
C Teaching only written definitions of heritage without any play, observation or skill practice.
D Avoiding competitions completely because heritage games should never involve performance.
Explanation

A curriculum supports cultural heritage when students learn, play, record and discuss indigenous games as living practices. NCERT school physical education materials include games such as kabaddi, kho-kho and tug of war in practical contexts and emphasize sportsmanship, group leadership, ethics and organization of sports events. This makes option B stronger than either textbook-only teaching or exclusion of local games.

Q3In a PTI practical setting, which statement best captures why sports massage is often described as a sport-specific adaptation of Swedish massage?

A It uses soft-tissue manipulations such as long strokes, kneading, vibration and tapping, but adapts their pressure, speed and target muscles to the athlete's event and recovery needs.
B It replaces manual manipulation with electrical muscle stimulation, so the therapist does not need to assess soft tissues by touch.
C It is used only after injury has been diagnosed and therefore has no role in training, warm-up or post-event recovery.
D It is defined by giving only deep pressure before competition so that the athlete's muscles become maximally relaxed.
Explanation

Massage therapy is described in standard health references as manual manipulation of muscles and other soft tissues. Swedish massage commonly includes long strokes, kneading, circular movements, vibration and tapping, while sports massage is similar but adapted to athletes. Therefore, the key distinction is not a new machine-based method, but sport-specific adjustment of the same soft-tissue approach.

Q4A basketball player falls and has severe forearm pain with suspected fracture. Before medical help arrives, which first-aid action is most appropriate?

A Pull the arm straight forcefully to correct the shape
B Immobilize the forearm in the position found, support it with a splint, and check circulation beyond the injury
C Apply deep massage over the painful area until swelling reduces
D Ask the player to move the wrist repeatedly to prevent stiffness
Explanation

For a suspected fracture, the first-aider should avoid unnecessary movement and stabilize the injured part as found. A splint or firm support helps protect the limb until professional care is available, with circulation checked beyond the splint.

Q5A village fair includes wrestling bouts, tug-of-war and local running games with songs, spectators and customary rules. In cultural-heritage terms, what is the most accurate interpretation?

A They should be classified only as entertainment, with no value for physical education.
B They cease to be sports if songs or customary practices are present around the competition.
C Such games express living community heritage because sport, ritual, social participation and local rules operate together.
D Such events are cultural heritage only if they are separated from community festivals.
Explanation

Traditional sport can be embedded in festivals and community occasions. UNESCO's intangible heritage framework includes social practices, rituals and festive events, and its examples of sport-related heritage include wrestling, tugging games and traditional festivals. Therefore a fair that combines local contests, customary rules and community participation is best understood as living heritage, not merely entertainment.

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6In the Khelo India school fitness assessment, Body Mass Index is calculated by which formula?

AChest girth divided by body weight in kilograms
BHeight in metres divided by body weight in kilograms
CBody weight in kilograms divided by height in metres squared
DBody weight in kilograms multiplied by height in metres

7In sports massage, kneading, squeezing, rolling and lifting of the muscle mass are mainly included under which manipulation?

ATapotement
BPetrissage
CEffleurage
DVibration

8Why is the statement 'Physical Education leads to indiscipline' considered a misconception?

ABecause Physical Education has no relation with character formation
BBecause organized physical activities encourage rules, cooperation, self-control, and fair conduct
CBecause Physical Education avoids all rules and supervision
DBecause discipline is needed only in classroom subjects

9In the context of Physical Education, which statement best captures the meaning of kinesiology?

AIt is the scientific study of body movement using anatomy, physiology and biomechanical principles.
BIt is the study of food groups and diet planning for athletes.
CIt is the administrative planning of tournaments and fixtures.
DIt is the classification of games according to indoor and outdoor venues.

10Which comparison between kyphosis and lordosis is most accurate for a secondary-level Physical Education examiner's correction key?

AKyphosis is collapse of foot arches; lordosis is lateral spinal bending
BKyphosis and lordosis are both lateral curves visible only from the back
CKyphosis is excessive upper-back rounding; lordosis is excessive inward lumbar curvature
DKyphosis is knees touching with ankles apart; lordosis is outward bowing of lower legs

11A gymnast holds a still handstand without falling. Which condition best describes mechanical equilibrium in this position?

AMuscular force becomes unnecessary
BThe centre of gravity must be outside the hands
CNet force and net turning effect are balanced
DOnly speed is zero; forces and moments may be unbalanced

12National Sports Day in India is observed on 29 August. Which cultural-historical association explains this date?

AIt commemorates the formation of the Sports Authority of India
BIt marks the first Olympic Games held in India
CIt commemorates the birth anniversary of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand
DIt marks the opening day of the first Khelo India School Games

13Which statement correctly distinguishes bow legs from knock knee in the language of postural deformities?

ABow legs are pes planus caused by collapse of the foot arches
BBow legs are genu varum with outward bowing of the lower legs in relation to the thighs
CBow legs are a lateral curvature of the spine with S-shaped appearance
DBow legs are genu valgum with knees touching and ankles apart

14Which description is most accurate for iontophoresis as a therapeutic modality?

AApplying traction to separate joint surfaces mechanically
BUsing a weak direct electrical current to assist transdermal delivery of a therapeutic agent
CApplying crushed ice to produce vasoconstriction after injury
DUsing alternating sound waves to stretch collagen fibers

15A trainee already performs push-ups for chest. The PTI wants to add separate arm and shoulder development without duplicating the same pressing pattern as the only stimulus. Which prescription is most suitable?

AUse biceps curls and triceps extensions for arms, plus lateral raises or rotator-cuff external rotations for shoulders
BUse calf raises and neck tilts as the main arm-shoulder pair
CUse only abdominal crunches and front planks
DAdd only long-distance jogging and skip resistance drills

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