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SECTION A: OBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS

Q.1 Answer any 4 out of the given 6 questions on Employability Skills (1×4=4 Marks)

i. What is the origin of the word ‘communication’?

A) From the Greek word "communis" meaning "common"

B) From the Latin word "communicare" meaning "to share"

C) From the French word "communique" meaning "to exchange"

D) From the Sanskrit word "sambandha" meaning "relation"

✅ Answer: B) From the Latin word "communicare" meaning "to share"

ii. What are stressors in the context of stress management?

A) Situations that cause relaxation and calmness

B) Situations that do not affect an individual's well-being

C) Situations that lead to emotional, mental, physical, or social reactions

D) Situations that are always positive and desirable

✅ Answer: C) Situations that lead to emotional, mental, physical, or social reactions

iii. What is emotional intelligence?

A) The ability to ignore one’s emotions

B) The ability to identify and manage one’s own emotions, as well as the emotions of others

C) The ability to suppress emotions entirely

D) The ability to react impulsively to emotional triggers

✅ Answer: B) The ability to identify and manage one’s own emotions, as well as the emotions of others

iv. What do navigation keys, such as HOME and END, do on a keyboard?

A) Move the cursor to the left/right end of a line of text

B) Delete characters to the right of the cursor

C) Move one page up and one page down in a document

D) Overwrite characters to the right of the cursor

✅ Answer: A) Move the cursor to the left/right end of a line of text

v. What does demand mean in the context of entrepreneurship?

A) A product or service that entrepreneurs want

B) A product or service that people want

C) A product or service that is no longer needed

D) A product or service that is difficult to sell

✅ Answer: B) A product or service that people want

vi. What is the primary goal of sustainable agriculture, as mentioned in the passage?

A) Maximizing production at any cost

B) Using chemical fertilizers extensively to boost crop yield

C) Producing agricultural crops or livestock without damage to human or natural systems

D) Utilizing large quantities of water for irrigation

✅ Answer: C) Producing agricultural crops or livestock without damage to human or natural systems

Q.2 Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions (1×5 = 5 marks)

i. What is the primary responsibility of a Physical Activity Facilitator?

A) Conducting academic classes

B) Organizing cultural events

C) Educating students in health, fitness, and sports

D) Managing administrative tasks

✅ Answer: C) Educating students in health, fitness, and sports

ii. Which program focuses on developing skills through physical activities within a group or community?

A) Service Program

B) Intramural Program

C) Extramural Program

D) Fitness and Recreational Programs

✅ Answer: D) Fitness and Recreational Programs

iii. What is the aim of the Adventurous Activities mentioned in the passage?

A) Enhancing intellectual skills

B) Providing relaxation

C) Offering thrill and action

D) Promoting cultural understanding

✅ Answer: C) Offering thrill and action

iv. What is the purpose of Corrective and Rehabilitative Exercises in Physical Education programs?

A) Enhancing physical fitness

B) Fostering team spirit

C) Addressing defects or injuries for correction

D) Promoting recreational activities

✅ Answer: C) Addressing defects or injuries for correction

v. According to the National Curriculum Framework – 2005, what activities can be conducted during a
school assembly?

A. Only reading headlines of the morning newspaper

B. Only performing physical exercises

C. Reading headlines, performing physical exercises, singing the national anthem, and other activities
like storytelling and inviting guest speakers

D. None of the above

✅ Answer: C. Reading headlines, performing physical exercises, singing the national anthem, and other
activities like storytelling and inviting guest speakers

vi. What is one of the key recommendations for organizing a proper assembly according to the passage?

A. Allowing students to enter the assembly area without any supervision

B. Categorizing tasks into before, during, and after the assembly

C. Allocating places to classes during the assembly

D. Conducting academic lectures during the assembly

✅ Answer: B. Categorizing tasks into before, during, and after the assembly

Q.3 Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions (1 × 5 = 5 marks)

i. What is the primary purpose of assessment in the context of teaching and learning?

A. Providing grades to students

B. Making judgments about what has been learned and enhancing learning

C. Summarizing the entire course content

D. Evaluating the quality of instruction

✅ Answer: B. Making judgments about what has been learned and enhancing learning

ii. What does the word ‘assessment’ mean etymologically?

A. To sit beside the learner

B. To judge student performance

C. To evaluate the final outcome

D. To monitor student progress

✅ Answer: A. To sit beside the learner

iii. What does formative evaluation primarily aim to achieve?

A. Providing closure to the assessment process

B. Monitoring students’ learning progress and providing ongoing feedback

C. Evaluating the outcome of the program

D. Identifying students’ strengths and weaknesses

✅ Answer: B. Monitoring students’ learning progress and providing ongoing feedback

iv. What does Balance in skill-related fitness refer to?

A. The ability to maintain equilibrium in a stationary position

B. The ability to perform the right movement in a sport

C. Swift change of direction while moving

D. Body composition in terms of body fat and lean tissue

✅ Answer: A. The ability to maintain equilibrium in a stationary position

v. Which formula is used to calculate Body Mass Index (BMI)?

A. Weight / Height

B. Height / Weight

C. Weight × Height

D. Weight / Height²

✅ Answer: D. Weight / Height²

vi. What is the primary focus of Skill Related Fitness?

A. General well-being and overall fitness

B. Cardiovascular endurance and muscular strength

C. Neuromuscular system and specific skill performance

D. Flexibility and body composition

✅ Answer: C. Neuromuscular system and specific skill performance

.4 Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions (1 × 5 = 5 marks)

i. How is a game defined?

A. A structured physical activity without rules

B. A recreational activity without competition

C. A recreational activity with a defined goal and set of rules

D. A competitive activity without entertainment

✅ Answer: C. A recreational activity with a defined goal and set of rules

ii. What is the primary purpose of free play?

A. Competition

B. Entertainment and enjoyment

C. Exercise and fitness

D. Skill development

✅ Answer: B. Entertainment and enjoyment

iii. What is a potential disadvantage of excess usage of Free Play?

A. Enhanced creativity

B. Conflicts among participants

C. Better communication skills

D. Improved techniques

✅ Answer: B. Conflicts among participants

iv. What is the key learning outcome of the free play session?

A. Understanding the history of sports

B. Differentiating between sports and games

C. Identifying free-play activities and their advantages/disadvantages

D. Mastering complex physical activities

✅ Answer: C. Identifying free-play activities and their advantages/disadvantages

v. When does a play become structured?

A. When it involves competition

B. When it is conducted impromptu

C. When it is planned and conducted step by step

D. When it is supervised by adults

✅ Answer: C. When it is planned and conducted step by step

vi. What is one of the disadvantages of excess usage of Free Play in physical activities for children?

A. Retains interest

B. Facilitates assessment

C. May develop wrong techniques

D. Enhances progress tracking

✅ Answer: C. May develop wrong techniques

Q.5 Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions (1 × 5 = 5 marks)

i. Which factor is essential to consider while selecting sports equipment or props?

A. Color preference

B. Weight of the equipment

C. Age appropriateness

D. Brand popularity

✅ Answer: C. Age appropriateness

ii. What does “Industry Standard” mean in the context of sports equipment selection?

A. Equipment made from metal

B. Equipment manufactured as per industry guidelines

C. Equipment endorsed by famous athletes

D. Equipment with high resale value

✅ Answer: B. Equipment manufactured as per industry guidelines

iii. Why is it crucial to match the sports type with the equipment used?

A. To confuse the players

B. To improve the aesthetics of the game

C. To enhance player safety and game quality

D. To challenge the players

✅ Answer: C. To enhance player safety and game quality

iv. How does the budget affect the selection of sports equipment and props?

A. Budget does not impact the selection

B. Higher budget always leads to better equipment quality

C. Budget determines the quantity and quality of equipment that can be purchased

D. Lower budget ensures better equipment durability

✅ Answer: C. Budget determines the quantity and quality of equipment that can be purchased

v. What is the purpose of a stopwatch in sports activities?

A. To measure distance

B. To keep track of time

C. To increase player stamina

D. To measure height

✅ Answer: B. To keep track of time

vi. Why is customization necessary for sports equipment used by small groups of learners?

A. To match the equipment with the team's uniform

B. To confuse opponents

C. To ensure fair play

D. To adapt to the learners' needs and group size

✅ Answer: D. To adapt to the learners' needs and group size

SECTION B: SUBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS

(2 Marks – 20–30 Words Answers)

Q.6. What is the difference between direct and indirect objects in a sentence?

✅ Answer: A direct object receives the action of the verb, while an indirect object receives the direct
object or benefits from the action.

Q.7. What is the importance of self-awareness in analyzing strengths and weaknesses?

✅ Answer: Self-awareness helps individuals understand their strengths and weaknesses, improve
decision-making, set realistic goals, and enhance personal and professional development.

Q.8. What are two ways in which personal information can be lost or leaked from a computer?

✅ Answer: Personal information can be lost through hacking or malware attacks and by sharing sensitive
data on unsecured websites or public networks.

Q.9. What are qualities of an entrepreneur mentioned in the passage?

✅ Answer: An entrepreneur should be innovative, confident, risk-taking, hardworking, and capable of

identifying opportunities and solving problems effectively.
Q.10. Explain the importance of education in the context of sustainable development.

✅ Answer: Education promotes awareness about environmental protection, responsible resource use,
and sustainable practices, helping individuals contribute to long-term social and economic development.

(2 Marks – Answer any 4 in 20–30 words)

Q.11. What are the key qualities of a good Physical Education Teacher or Sports Coach?

✅ Answer: A good Physical Education teacher should be knowledgeable, disciplined, motivating, patient,
and skilled in communication and leadership.

Q.12. What are the components of Health Related Fitness and how can they be assessed?

✅ Answer: Components include cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance,

flexibility, and body composition. They can be assessed through fitness tests like running, push-ups, sit-
ups, and BMI.

Q.13. Describe the importance of creating an assessment and evaluation plan in physical education.

✅ Answer: An assessment plan helps track student progress, identify strengths and weaknesses, improve
teaching strategies, and ensure learning objectives are achieved.

Q.14. What is free play?

✅ Answer: Free play is unstructured physical activity where children participate voluntarily without strict
rules, focusing on enjoyment and creativity.

Q.15. Define the term ‘sport’ and explain its characteristics.

✅ Answer: Sport is a physical activity involving skill and competition, governed by rules, requiring
physical effort, and often played individually or in teams.

Q.16. What does the term ‘inventory’ refer to in the context of physical education?

✅ Answer: Inventory refers to the record and management of sports equipment, materials, and
resources used in physical education programs.

(4 Marks – 50–80 Words Answers)

Q.17. What are the different components of Physical Education programs conducted by Physical Activity
Facilitators?

✅ Answer: Physical Education programs include fitness and recreational activities, intramural and
extramural competitions, adventurous activities, corrective exercises, and health education. These
programs aim to develop physical fitness, teamwork, leadership, discipline, and overall personality
development among students.

Q.18. Why is it essential to prepare an assessment report in physical education?

✅ Answer: Preparing an assessment report helps monitor student performance, measure learning
outcomes, identify improvement areas, and maintain proper records. It supports planning future
training programs and ensures accountability in teaching and evaluation processes.
Q.19. Explain the skill-related components of physical fitness with examples.

✅ Answer: Skill-related fitness includes agility, balance, coordination, power, reaction time, and speed.
For example, agility is needed in football, balance in gymnastics, coordination in basketball, power in
jumping, reaction time in sprinting, and speed in racing events.

Q.20. Write two advantages and disadvantages of free play.

✅ Answer:

Advantages: Encourages creativity and enjoyment, improves social interaction.

Disadvantages: May develop wrong techniques and lead to conflicts or lack of discipline.

Q.21. Why is it important to conduct periodic audits of inventory?

✅ Answer: Periodic audits ensure accurate records, prevent loss or damage, maintain equipment
properly, control misuse, and help plan timely replacement or purchase of sports materials.

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