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ICSE Class 10 Physical Education Question Paper 2014 Solved
Maximum Marks: 100
Time allowed: Two Hours
General Instructions
- Answers to this Paper must be written on the paper provided separately.
- You will not be allowed to write during the first 15 minutes.
- This time is to be spent in reading the question paper.
- The time given at the head of this Paper is the time allowed for writing the answers.
- Attempt all questions from Section A and two questions from Section B.
- The intended marks for questions or parts of questions are given in brackets [ ].
Section – A (50 Marks)
(Attempt All questions from this section)
Question 1.
(a) Name two causes of heart attack. (2)
Answer:
Causes of Heart Attack:
- It is caused by the blocking of coronary arteries or veins by cholesterol deposition in them.
- Sometimes it is also caused by abnormal pattern of heartbeats.
- Sometimes the heart disease ‘cardio-myopathy’ increases the risk of heart attack.
(b) State two factors to ensure personal hygiene and cleanliness. (2)
Answer:
Personal hygiene and cleanliness:
- Care of Skin
- Care of Hands and Nails
- Care of Hair
- Care of Teeth and Gums
- Care of Eyes
(c) State any three advantages of health education. (3)
Answer:
(i) Provide opportunity for proper growth and development: Health education programmes provide full opportunity for proper growth and development. It educates us regarding health problems, health hazards, etc.
(ii) Promotes Community and Individual Health: It guides us to promote safe, clean and hygienic environment. It promotes and develops healthy hygienic habits. It helps society by checking diseases at early stages.
(iii) Guides Preventive Steps against Diseases: It guides us regarding the preventive and treatment steps to be taken against various communicable diseases.
(iv) It promotes and develops healthy hygienic habits.
(v) It helps society by checking diseases at early stages.
(d) Define the term Drugs. (3)
Answer:
Drugs are chemical substances which alter the body and its functions, also known as medicines. When they are taken inside the body, they bring change in the biochemical system of the body. Drugs are designed to improve the chemical imbalance in the body. Drugs reduce the effects of disease, sickness, etc., by covering the chemical imbalance (caused by disease), thus helping to bring improvement.
Question 2.
(a) Define the term Immunity. (2)
Answer:
Immunity is the ability of the body to resist against disease. There are two types of defence mechanisms against all types of infections or diseases. It involves the blocking of entry of pathogens or destroying the pathogens in two ways:
- Internal defence or Natural Immunity or Innate Immunity (developed by body itself).
- External agent defence or Acquired Immunity or Adoptive Immunity (developed by medicines, drugs, creams and medical aids).
(b) State any two harmful effects of chewing tobacco. (2)
Answer:
Harmful effects of tobacco:
1. Tobacco as Poison : Nicotine is a brain poison found in tobacco. It is one of the most deadly poisons known to man. Half a drop of pure nicotine can be lethal to kill a person. There is no antidote for this poison.
2. Wrong Habit : Usually people start this habit to relieve tension (wrong concept). A small amount of nicotine with the first puff subdues tension. Soon after, it again stimulates the person for another puff. Thus, a smoker is caught in its vicious circle and becomes a slave to this habit.
3. Causes of Lung and Jaw Cancer : Intake of tobacco brings ‘tar’ (carbon compound) along with the smoke. This tar has a strong sticking effect, thus it gets attached to the lining of trachea and lungs, causing great risk of lung cancer. Chewing of tobacco also has similar carcinogenic effect and causes jaw cancer.
4. Increases Blood Pressure : Medical researches reveal that a single puff of cigarette can contract the smallest capillary. It increases the heart rate up to 20 beats per minute, thus extra pressure is exerted over heart and blood vessels. Therefore, the chances of heart problem increase.
5. Decrease in Body Temperature : When nicotine enters the body, it reduces the blood flow. This reduces the skin temperature by 3 to 4 degree.
(c) State the full form of AIDS and HIV. (3)
Answer:
Full form of AIDS is Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome; HIV is Human Immunodeficiency Virus.
(d) Write the caloric requirement of the following age groups:
(i) A child aged 14 years.
(ii) An adult Female (50 kg).
(iii) An adult Male (60kg). (3)
Answer:
Caloric requirement of:
(i) Child of 14 years requires = 1800 Calories per day
(ii) Adult female (50 kg) requires = 2400 Calories per day
(iii) Adult male (60 kg) requires = 2800 Calories per day
Question 3.
(a) Briefly explain the importance of sleep in our daily routine. (2)
Answer:
The main points regarding the importance of Sleep are:
- It gives relaxation to various systems of the body so that they should work efficiently.
- It helps us to refresh ourselves and carry out the work as before.
- It removes waste products from our body.
- It rejuvenates our body from the effect of fatigue.
- It refreshes our mind for the next day.
(b) What is arteriosclerosis ? (2)
Answer:
Arteriosclerosis: Hardening and thickening of the walls of the arteries. Arteriosclerosis can occur because of fatty deposits on the inner lining of arteries. Causes : Smoking, High blood pressure.
(c) Define posture. What is the correct posture while standing? (3)
Answer:
Posture: Posture is the body position. It may be static or dynamic such as sitting, standing, lying, walking, running, reading, etc. There are different views about posture.
According to Physical Educationists: ‘Posture is a tool of mechanical efficiency of body which causes minimum stress to muscles. Moreover, maximum output of physical efficiency can be attained.
Correct Standing Posture: In correct standing posture, feet apart about 8 to 12 inches (roughly shoulder width). Feet should be parallel to each other and balanced evenly on both feet. Hold the head straight, chin parallel to floor, keep shoulder, hips and knees in straight line. From side view ear, shoulder, hip, knee and ankle should be centered along an imaginary straight line. The Centre of Gravity (C.G.) should be with the centre of feet.
(d) State any three symptoms of tuberculosis. (3)
Answer:
- Coughing that lasts three or more weeks.
- Coughing up blood.
- Chest pain or pain with breathing or coughing.
- Weight loss.
- Fatigue.
- Fever.
Question 4.
(a) Why are Antiseptics used ? (2)
Answer:
Antiseptics: Antiseptics are the chemicals which destroy or inhibit the growth of microbes. Antiseptics are suitable for external application to living tissues. These chemicals are used in such a low concentration that they cause no harm to the body and skin. Some commonly used antiseptics usually contain lysol, carbolic acid, iodine, benzoic acid, boric acid, etc.
(b) What precautions must be taken to prevent Athlete’s foot? (2)
Answer:
Athlete’s Foot: The spores of mould attack the skin of foot particularly between the toes. The fungi pathogen of this disease grows in damp spots. It is mostly found on those parts of body which remain damp with sweat. It is usually caused-by walking barefoot in moist places. The skin between the fingers of feet becomes soft and inflamed and there is intense itching. The affected parts appear whitish. It can be prevented by personal cleanliness.
(c) What form of first aid would be given to a person suffering from skin bum injuries ? (3)
Answer:
First Aid for Burn Injury:
- For reducing the pain at the site of bums, cold water should be poured for 15 to 20 minutes or ice should be applied on that spot.
- In cold climate, the victim should be kept warm.
- If he feels thirsty, the salty and alkaline water should be given to the victim.
- If an individual is burnt with chemical substances, the burnt part should be cleaned with water repeatedly.
(d) State the treatment for patient who has suffered an electric shock. (3)
Answer:
First aid and Treatment Steps :
- If the victim is still under the effect of electric current, the electric current supply must be switched off.
- When the injured person has been freed from the contact with the current, Artificial Respiration (AR) should be given immediately.
- If necessary external Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) should be performed.
- If he comes to his senses, he should be taken immediately to the hospital.
Question 5.
(a) Mention any two causes of Ringworm. (2)
Answer:
Causes of Ringworm : It is a contagious fungal disease of skin, hair and nails. On infection, ring-like discoloured patches appear on the skin which are covered by scales and vesicles. It is caused by contact with the infected persons or using the articles like comb, towel, soap, of the patients.
(b) What is meant by Immunization? (2)
Answer:
Immunization : Immunization is the introduction of any kind of dead, attenuated or weakened pathogens for the artificial development of immunity (resistance) against specific diseases.
(c) Mention three symptoms of Malaria. (3)
Answer:
Symptoms of Malaria:
- Headache and shivering with high temperature up to 104°-106° F (Fahrenheit).
- There is a lot of perspiration (sweating) when fever subsides.
- Body ache and body becomes weak.
- Body colour becomes pale.
(d) State any three factors that the influence diet requirement of a person. (3)
Answer:
Factors Affecting diet:
1. Age: Age plays an important role in diet preparation, like in growing age the children need more proteins (to meet growth patterns). In old age the people should avoid proteins and fats but take more minerals and vitamins.
2. Gender: Gender (sex) difference causes variation in diet. Males need more calories as compared to females (due to physiological and activity needs of body).
3. Workout Difference: Persons with heavy physical workout need more calories than those with less physical activity.
4. Body Weight: The weight also brings difference of diet. Overweight or obese person should take fibrous food whereas slim or lean (underweight) person needs more proteins and fats.
Section – B (50 Marks)
(Attempt any two questions from this section)
You must attempt one question on each of the two games of your choice.
Cricket
Question 6.
(a) Briefly explain the following terms: (8)
(i) An LBW
(ii) A Hit Wicket
(iii) A Run Out
(iv) A Stump Out
Answer:
(i) LBW : It means Leg-Before-Wicket. When the batsman’s leg or any part of his body prevents the ball from touching the wicket, he is out LBW.
(ii) Hit Wicket : A type of out, if the batsman in an attempt to hit ball breaks the wicket by hitting bat.
(iii) Run out: If the batsman runs towards wicket but does not get there in time to place his bat between the edge of the popping crease and an opponent breaks the wicket.
(iv) Stump out : If a batsman misses the ball and the wicketkeeper breaks the wicket when he outside the crease.
(b) (i) Enumerate any three duties of a Leg Umpire. (9)
(ii) State any three variations of Pace bowling.
(iii) What is meant by the term ‘Bad-Light’?
Answer:
(i) Duties of Leg a Umpire :
- To check the Run-out
- To check Stump-out
- To check Short-run
- To check Hit-wicket
- To check High bounce ball
(ii) Pace Bowler Variation :
- Out Swing
- In Swing
- Leg Cutter
- Medium Pace
- Bouncer
(iii) Bad-Light: When light is not sufficient to play and it causes danger to player. There is low intensity of light which creates problem to batsman, as they are not able to see the coming ball properly. In this condition Umpire can declare bad-light. Then match is supposed to stop.
(c) Explain the following terms in Cricket: (8)
(i) Hitting the ball twice
(ii) A Runner
(iii) The Toss
(iv) The Danger Area
Answer:
(i) Hitting the bail twice : If the batsman hits the ball intentionally for the second time (can stop but not to hit) then batsman can be declared out on an appeal (double-hit).
(ii) A Runner: A supplement player to the batsman who runs for the batsman, in case of injury, illness while playing.
(iii) The Toss : It is the procedure before the match to decide which team will perform the batting or fielding.
(iv) The Danger Area : An area between the wickets and close to batsman where ball can cause accident if player is not active or without guard. This area is generally known as silly-point.
Question 7.
(a) Briefly explain the following terms : (8)
(i) A Wide-Ball
(ii) A Duck
(iii) An Appeal
(iv) A No-ball
Answer:
(i) A Wide-Ball: When the bowler bowls the ball out side the wide line of the batsman’s reach. An extra ball is bowled for a wide. It gives an extra run.
(ii) A Duck : The batsman gets ‘out’ without a single score.
(iii) An Appeal: It is request or shout by fielding players in anticipation of batsman to be given out by the Umpire.
(iv) No-Ball: When the bowler commits some non-legal action to bowl like overstepping of the bowling crease.
(b) (i) State the difference between a Dot-ball and a Dead-ball. (9)
(ii) What is the importance of Thirty yard Circle?
(iii) Explain the term Bump-ball.
Answer:
(i) Dot-Ball : A ball on which batsman cannot score run.
Dead-Ball: When ball is in the hands of the bowler after throw.
(ii) 30-Yard-Circle : An inner circle marked at 30 yard around the stumps. This circle is used during power play to restrain 9 fielders inside the 30 yard circle.
(iii) Bump-Ball : It is a hard hit to the ball over the ground by which the ball raises above the ground. When this ball is fielded it seems like a catch. Ball is played just under the lower edge of bat which gives appearance as the ball is hit in air.
(c) (i) List any four protective equipments used in a game of Cricket. (8)
(ii) Mention any four fielding positions on the Onside of the field.
(iii) State the full form of ICC and BCCI.
(iv) Explain the term Sweep-shot.
Answer:
(i) Protective Equipments used in Cricket:
- Helmet
- Leg Protector
- Batsman Gloves
- Chest Guard
- Thy Guard
- Abdominal Guard
- Elbow Guard
(ii) On-side Fielding positions : Long-on, Mid-on, Mid-wicket, Squareleg, Fine-leg, Short-leg
(iii) The full form of ICC is International Cricket Council.
The full form of BCCI is Board of Control for Cricket in India.
(iv) Sweep Shot: In this shot the batsman hits the ball towards the leg side deep angle while kneeling down.
Football
Question 8.
(a) Explain the following terms in football: (8)
(i) An Expulsion
(ii) A Warning
(iii) Injury time
(iv) A Throw in
Answer:
(i) Expulsion or Red-card : Player is expelled if he commits a serious foul; is violent; strikes, charges; kicks or attempts to kick; trips on opponent, holds opponent; handles the ball intentionally; language abusive; offensive or insulting language; receives a second yellow-card during the game.
(ii) Warning or Yellow-card : The players receive a warning if they regularly break the rules; do not respect the Referee’s decision; delay the start of play; are argumentative or show unsportsman conduct; goalkeeper keeps the possession of the ball for more than six seconds, etc.
(iii) Injury Time : The time for which game has been stopped temporarily due to injury of the player. This stopped duration of game is added in regular time after each half.
(iv) Throwing-In : It is given opponent if ball passes over the sideline on ground or in air. This is taken by the player from the side line. The player throws the ball over the head to give the pass to his player. Both the feet are in contact with ground. A goal cannot be scored directly from throw in.
(b) What is the procedure of resuming the game from: (9)
(i) A Penalty kick
(ii) A Goal kick
(iii) An Indirect free kick
Answer:
(i) Resuming from Penalty Kick Procedure : Ball is kept stationary at penalty spot and opponent player kicks the ball forward; if goal is scored then game resumes by Kick-off; if the goal is not scored then it is restarted by goal-kick.
(ii) Goal Kick: The ball is kicked from any point within the goal area by a player of the defending team. Opponents remain outside the penalty area until the ball is in play. The kicker must not play the ball again until it has touched another player. The ball is in play when it is kicked directly out of the penalty area.
(iii) For indirect free kicks, the ball must be stationary when the kick is taken and the kicker must not touch the ball again until it has touched another player.
(c) Write the following: (8)
(i) Length and breadth of the field.
(ii) Duration of the match and duration of extra time.
(iii) Breadth and the height of the Goal Post.
(iv) Radius of Centre circle and Corner arc.
Answer:
(i) The length of the Touch line must be greater than the length of the goal line.
Length (touch line): minimum 90 m (100 yds.) and maximum 120 m (130 yds.)
Width (goal line): minimum 45 m (50 yds.) and maximum 90 m (100 yds.)
All lines must be of the same width, which must not be more than 12 cm (5 ins).
(ii) Duration of match = 2 halves of 45 minutes (M) and 40 minutes (W)
Extra time = 2 halves of 15 minutes
(iii) The distance between the posts is 7.32 m (8 yds.) and the distance from the lower edge of the crossbar to the ground is 2.44 m (8 ft.). Both goalposts and the crossbar have the same width and depth, which do not exceed 12 cm (5 ins).
(iv) The centre mark is indicated at the midpoint of the halfway line. A circle with a radius of 9.15 m (10 yds.) is marked around it.
Question 9.
(a) Write the following:
(i) Weight and circumference of the ball.
(ii) Minimum and maximum number of players to begin the match.
(iii) State the full form of ‘FIFA’.
(iv) (1) The distance of the Penalty Point from the Goal line.
(2) The height of the Corner flags. (8)
Answer:
(i) The football is spherical made of leather or other suitable material of a circumference of not more than 70 cm (28 ins) and not less than 68 cm (27 ins). Weight is not more than 450 g (16 oz) and not less than 410 g(14 oz) at the start of the match of a pressure equal to 0.6 – 1.1 atmosphere (600 – 1,100 g/cm2).
(ii) Number of Players : A match is played by two teams, each consisting of not more than eleven players, one of whom is the goalkeeper. A match may not start if either team consists of fewer than seven players.
(iii) The full form of FIFA is Federation International Football Association.
(iv) 1. Penalty point is 12 yds. (11m) from goal line
2. Height of flags is 5 feet (1 . 5 m) at corners
(b) (i) Under what three situations is a player not considered off-side?
(ii) State the position of the following during the execution of a penalty kick in a game of football:
(1) The ball
(2) The defending goalkeeper
(3) The players
(iii) State any three duties of an Assistant Referee. (9)
Answer:
(i) A player is in an off-side position if: He is nearer to his opponents’ goal-line than both the ball and the secondlast opponent.
A player is not in an offside position if : He is in his own half of the field of play. He is level with the second last opponent. He is level with the last two opponents.
(ii) Position during the execution of a Penalty kick in a game of football:
(1) The ball: At Penalty spot
(2) The defending goalkeeper : In front of goal line, in own goal area.
(3) The players : All other players in centre circle.
(iii) Duties of an Assistant Referee : There are two Assistant Referees or lines-men. They assist or help the Match Referee during the game. They are equipped with flags. Their duties are to indicate Match Referee by various signals like :
- Ball is out of play
- Which team to get corner-kick
- Throw-in
- Goal-kick
- Off-side.
(c) Explain the following:
(i) A Goal scored
(ii) A tie breaker
(iii) Sudden death
(iv) Any four fundamental skills of football (8)
Answer:
(i) Goal-Scored : The Referee will signal goal when the ball completely crosses the goal- line between the goal post and under the cross bar of goal post. It must be scored in a fair manner.
(ii) Tie rule: (i) In case of tie in normal time then extra time of 15 minutes of two halves. If there is still tie then Penalty Shoots are taken in which 5 penalty kicks are taken alternately by both teams.
(iii) Sudden Death : If there is a tie after the Extra/ Overtime period and then in Penalty shoot-out; followed by Sudden-death. The teams keep taking Penalty kicks until one team wins.
(iv) (a) Trapping : It is controlling the lifted ball before it could bounce or control the ball in air, so that it should fall near the body range. It is trapped by chest, thigh (upper leg), under the foot, etc.
(b) Tackling : It is taking the ball possession from the opponent with sliding. Many times trapping the ball with head, chest, foot is also done for the possession of the ball.
(c) Dribbling : It is faking to the opponent in such a way that the control of ball is kept. Player controls the movement of the ball with the feet whereas upper body gives the dodging movement.
(d) Kicking: It is the most common skill used to hit the ball with power. It reaches long and away to the desired position. It is performed in various ways like kicking with inside; outside of foot; instep-kick; punt-kick; scissor kick;
banana or chip-kick; roll back-kick, etc. It can be used during free-kick, goal-kick, corner-kick, penalty-kick or when situation suits.
(e) Heading: Usually an attacker heads the ball to re-direct it towards the net. A defender heads the ball to deflect it away from the goal. In this, forehead hits the overhead coming ball.
(f) Passing: In this, the ball is passed to own teammate who is close. The ball is slightly pushed so that it should reach to the desired point. There are lots of variation of passing like push pass (ball is pushed with inner-edge of foot); out step push (with the outer edge of the foot), through-pass (between the opponents).
Handball
Question 10.
(a) (i) When is a Throw-in awarded?
(ii) Mention any two situations when the 7-metre throw is awarded.
(iii) Mention any four duties of timekeeper. (8)
Answer:
(i) Throw-In or Referee-Throw : During play if ball goes out from the side line, then opponent gets the chance for ball possession by Referee’s consent and giving the ball first to referee and then is the ball pass by cutting side line.
(ii) 7-meter throw: It is also known as penalty throw. It is given when defending player intentionally obstruct the opponent while he is going for throw towards goal post.
(iii) Duties of Timekeeper: Timekeeper sits by side of Recorder on the official table.
- He starts the game clock and stops the game when the playing time ends, after each half.
- He stops the game clock during time-out and inform the end of time-out to Referee.
- He stops or starts the game clock in between (by the indication of Referee).
- He notes the duration of 2-minute suspended player and sends him for play accordingly.
- He assists Recorder by telling the chest number of the player scoring the goal.
(b) (i) Mention any three instances when a two-minute suspension is given.
(ii) State any three violations for which the opposition is awarded a free throw.
(iii) What is the procedure for a substitution during a match? (9)
Answer:
(i) A 2-minute suspension is given when:
- For a faulty substitution, if an additional player enters the court, or if a player interferes in the game from the substitution area.
- Already received the maximum number of warnings.
- For unsportsmanlike conduct by a player if the player and/or his team has already received the maximum number of warnings.
- For unsportsmanlike conduct by a team official, if one of the officials on the team has already received a warning.
(ii) Violations for which the opposition is awarded a free throw.
- For Passive play or wasting time
- For wrong entry or exit of player
- For serious or repeated foul.
(iii) Substitutes may enter the court, at any time and repeatedly, without notifying the timekeeper/ scorekeeper, as long as the players they are replacing have already left the court. The players involved in the substitution shall always leave and enter the court over their own team’s substitution line.
(c) (i) State any four duties of the Referee.
(ii) List any four fundamental skills of Handball. (8)
Answer:
(i) Duties of Referee : Two referees are there, both standing diagonally opposite to each other. They assist one another for better coordination among them. They judge the fair play in their half and give decision accordingly.
- They start the game by throw off and end the game by blowing whistle.
- They signal fouls, time out, enforce foul and penalties.
- They regulate Throw-in, Free-throw and penalty-throw;
- Referee suspends the player, warning to player.
- They indicate the beginning of the passive play and control the game under rules.
- They give decision when goal has been scored.
- They check players’ equipments, ball, ground dimensions; ground safety area etc.
(ii) Fundamental Skills of Handball:
- Pass: A pass, basic element of play, is an essential move in handball. The ball may be passed or thrown to a teammate in various ways, such as overhead pass, under arm pass, bounce pass, hook pass, jump pass etc.
- Jump-Throw: The shooter jumps up to throw at the goal. To be effective, the jump throw should be preceded by a run up (maximum of three steps).
- Fall away-Throw: The shooter jumps up and just before he throws, he twists laterally so that he is almost horizontal in the air and then throws.
- Dribble: It is a skill of controlling the ball from opponents, to keep the possession of the ball by bouncing.
- Fake: It is a skill to deceive opponent in wrong direction. This provides free area to move in other direction.
Question 11.
(а) Explain the following terms in Handball: (8)
(i) A Fast-Break
(ii) A Referee’s throw
(iii) The duration of play
(iv) A Double-Dribble
Answer:
(i) Fast-Break : A ball is quickly passed from one end to another end, to own team make for scoring goal, whereas opponents’ defence cannot setup.
(ii) Referee-Throw or Throw-in : During play if ball goes out from the side line, then opponent gets the chance for ball possession by Referee’s consent and giving the ball first to referee and then is the ball passed by cutting side line.
(iii) Duration of game is 2 halves of 30 minutes (M) and 25 minutes (W) with 5 to 10 min. break in each half.
(iv) Double-Dribble : If player uses both hands simultaneously while dribbling, it is a fault.
(b) Briefly explain the following: (9)
(i) Passive-play
(ii) Shuffling
(iii) A Tie-Rule
Answer:
(i) Passive-Play : It is a method of intentionally delaying for attempting goal and keeping the possession of the ball for more than 20 seconds.
(ii) Shuffling: It is again a strategic move during attack when man-to-man check by defenders are done. In this player moves or changes his position to break the defence of defenders.
(iii) Tie-rule : If there is tie in regular time then extra-time of 5 min. of two halves is given. If tie still exists then five penalty throws are taken alternatively by each team to break the tie.
(c) Answer the following :
(i) The length and breadth of the field.
(ii) The weight and the circumference of the ball for Male and Female Players.
(iii) The Duration of the game and the Duration of the extra time.
(iv) The number of players and officials required for a match. (8)
Answer:
(i) Playfield has a rectangular shape with 40 m length and 20 m breadth. It has safety zone of 1 m on sides and 2 m behind goal line.
(ii) Weight of handball for men is 450 gm ± 25 gm (425 gm to 475 gm.)
Weight of handball for women is 350 gm ± 25 gm (325 gm to 375 gm.)
(iii) Duration of extra time is 2 halves of 5 minutes each with 1 min breaks in between.
(iv) A team consists of up to 14 players. Not more than 7 players may be present on the court at the same time. The remaining players are substitutes.
Officials for handball match consists of: 2 Referees, 1 Scorer, 1 Timekeeper, 1 Recorder
Hockey
Question 12.
(a) Explain the following terms: (8)
(i) A Field-Goal
(ii) Sudden death
(iii) A Warning
(iv) A 16-yard hit
Answer:
(i) Field-Goal : It is a goal scored by dribbling or passing within the shooting circle in a strategicall move by the attacking players.
(ii) Sudden-death: After tie of score in extra time period of 10 min. (in two halves) then sudden death is followed. In this, five players of both teams take penalty strokes in an alternate to break the tie. If the tie still exists, then one to one sudden death is followed to break the tie to decide the winning team.
(iii) Warning : A player is warned by green card by Umpire, in this the player has committed foul unintentionally. It can also be given if player indulges himself in foul play or wasting time.
(iv) 16 – Yard Hit: It is a method of restarting play by defender, when the ball crosses the goal line, last being touched by the player of the attacking team. In this, free hit is permitted from the outside of the shooting circle.
(b) (i) List any three fundamental skills of Hockey.
(ii) Explain the term Corner Push.
(iii) Explain the execution of Dribbling in Hockey. (9)
Answer:
(i)
- Dribble : It is tackling the ball with stick work.
The movement of ball is controlled by rolling the stick around it, while maintaining constant control of ball with the stick. - Push : This stroke is used to send the ball to shorter distance.
- Hit: This is a powerful stroke for long passes or to score goal.
- Flick : This technique is used for penalty strokes. It is similar to push but the ball is lifted at a low height.
- Dodge : It is the technique of dribble, in which the coming opponent is deceived in other direction by fake body movement.
(ii) Corner-Push: This is a kind of push used in penalty corner (short-corner) or from long corner. In this skill player pushes the ball with power so that it should quickly reach to own teammate. Right hand is placed low on the stick and pushes the stick forward while the left hand holds the top of handle. This skill is mostly used to pass the ball to own team player.
(iii) Dribbling : It is tackling the ball with stick work. The movement of ball is controlled by rolling the stick around it, while maintaining constant control of ball with the stick. This prevents opponents to get possession of the ball. The player adjusts his body accordingly.
(c) Explain the following terms: (8)
(i) A Suspension
(ii) A Free hit
(iii) Astro Turf
(iv) A Goal scored
Answer:
(i) Suspension : A player is suspended if he commits serious foul (intentionally or unintentionally), like dangerous play, misconduct, argument to Umpire. Second yellow card is also suspension of player from the match. Player cannot continue playing match; moreover team will play without filling of suspended player.
(ii) Free-Hit : It is hit performed by player without interruption (before 5 yards). It is given to opponent team, when some foul or violation has been committed outside their own shooting circle/ D.
(in) Astro Turf : It is the artificially made surface (synthetic surface) proving the feeling of grass surface (artificial grass surface), water is also sprinkled over it for reducing the roughness. This AstroTurf surface is used to conduct all international matches.
(iv) A Goal Scored : A goal is scored when the ball is played within the circle by an attacker and does not travel outside the circle before passing completely over the goal line and under the crossbar.
Question 13.
(a) Explain the following terms:
(i) A Manufactured foul
(ii) A Side line hit
(ii) A Corner hit
(iv) A Free hit (8)
Answer:
(i) Manufactured Foul : It is given when player or players are found that they are not using the specified stick as per mles. In this stage penalty corner is awarded to opposing team.
(ii) Side line Hit: If ball goes out from side line then opposite team gets side line hit from the point where it has gone outside.
(iii) A Corner Hit: When ball goes outside from the end line (intentional) by the defending players then long corner pass is permitted to attacking team in that case.
(iv) Free-Hit: It is hit performed by player without interruption (before 5 yard). It is given to opponent team, when some foul or violation has been committed outside their own shooting circle D).
(b) (i) State any six responsibilities of an umpire in a game of hockey.
(ii) Mention three situations when a penalty stroke is awarded. (9)
Answer:
(i) Duties of Umpires : Two Umpires are there (one in each half).
- They judge fair play in their half and give decisions.
- They ensure the time of play (start and end of each half).
- They signal fouls and enforce penalties;
- They conduct Long corner, Penalty corner, Penalty stroke.
- They signal goal; restart game after a goal or restart after the suspension of play
- They check the equipments of players.
(ii) A Penalty stroke is awarded:
- For an offence by a defender in the circle which does not prevent the probable scoring of a goal.
- For an intentional offence in the circle by a defender against an opponent who does not have possession of the ball or an opportunity to play the ball
- For an intentional offence by a defender outside the circle but within the 23 meters area they are defending.
- For intentionally playing the ball over the back-line by a defender.
(c) Answer the following :
(i) The length and breadth of the playfield.
(ii) The duration of the game for men and women players of hockey.
(iii) (1) The weight of the ball. (2) The distance of the Penalty mark from the goal line.
(iv) The dimension of the Goal Post and the Shooting Circle. (8)
Answer:
(i) The field of play is rectangular, 91.40 meters (100 yds.) long and 55.00 meters (60 yds.) wide.
(ii) A match consists of two periods of 35 minutes and a halftime interval of 5 minutes.
(iii) 1. The weight of hockey ball is between 156 grams and 163 grams.
2. The distance of the penalty mark from the goal-line is 6.40 m (7 yds.)
(iv) 1. Dimension of goal post is 3 -66 m (12 feet) long and 2 -14 m (7 feet) high with 5 cm thick cross block placed over goal line.
2. ‘D’ or Shooting circle is 14-63 m (16 yds.) semicircle.
Basketball
Question 14.
(a) Explain the following time : (8)
(i) A ‘24’ Seconds Rule
(ii) A ‘8’ Seconds Rule
(iii) A ‘5’ Seconds Rule
(iv) A ‘3’ Seconds Rule
Answer:
(i) ‘24’ Seconds Rule : Whenever team gains possession of ball, it is supposed to attempt the basket within 24 seconds.
(ii) ‘8’ Seconds Rule : After the score or due to foul or any other reason if team gets the possession of ball it is supposed to move the ball in the front of court (from the rear half of court) within ‘8’ seconds.
(iii) ‘5’ Second Rule : A player cannot hold the ball (without bounce) for more than ‘5’ seconds.
(iv) ‘3’ Second Rule : Any offensive player cannot stay inside the opponent’s restricted area consecutively for more than ‘3’ seconds, (apart from attempts, rebounds or tries for making basket).
(b) (i) Differentiate between a ‘Zone- Defence’ and a ‘Man-to-Man Defence’. (9)
(ii) Differentiate between a ‘Technical Foul’ and a ‘Multiple Foul’.
(iii) State three violations that may occur during the course of the game.
Answer:
(i) Zone-Defence : It is defence in own half, where player covers particular area for defence. Man-to-Man Defence : It is defencive tactics where each player checks or guards or screens the opponent player (dining opponent ball possession).
(ii) Technical Foul: When a player or coach performs unsportsman act or misconduct or violent act deliberately. In this foul opponent gets two free throws along with throw-in from centre.
Multiple Foul: When many players are involved in the foul at the same time.
(iii) Violation: It is an infraction of rules of game i.e., illegal actions for controlling or dribbling the ball during the game (without obstructing opponent).
- Travelling : Illegal movement of the ball like running without bounce or passing while running.
- Charging: A player with ball dribbles the ball with the shifting palm rather than the fingers.
- Double-Dribble: A player while dribbling the ball cannot use both hands simultaneously for dribble. He can use both hands only while receiving or while passing the ball.
- Out of Bound: Ball hits the boundary line or it bounces out of playfield.
- Back Court: If ball is passed from the front court to the rear court to own team-mate.
(c) Explain the following terms in Basketball: (8)
(i) Team Foul Indicators
(ii) A 24 Second device
(iii) Charging
(iv) A held ball
Answer:
(i) Team Foul Indicators : It is a red colour indicator or red flag with 35 cm height and 20 cm width. It is raised up when team foul reaches four.
(ii) ‘24’ Second Device : It is the apparatus used to count 24 seconds which raises its alarm after 24 seconds. It starts with the possession of ball to each team.
(iii) Charging : It is personal contact, with or without ball, by pushing, illegally guarding the opponent. It is preventing defence from rear of player or back side of player.
(iv) Held-Ball: It occurs when two opponents have firmly gripped the ball, and neither can gain possession without undue roughness. With new changes, throw-in (by turn) is taken from nearest side or end line.
Question 15.
(a) Write the following : (8)
(i) The length and breadth of the Court.
(ii) The weight and the circumference of the ball.
(iii) The duration of the game and that of extra time.
(iv) The dimension of the restricted area.
Answer:
(i) The Length of Court is 28 m. and Breadth is 15 m (including lines of 5 cm width). Safety zone is 2 m on all sides.
(ii) Basketball Specification:
For Men : The circumference of the ball shall be no less than 749 mm to 780 mm (size 7) and the ball shall weigh no less than 567 g to 650 g.
For Women : The circumference of the ball shall be no less than 724 mm to 737 mm (size 6) and the ball shall weigh no less than 510 g to 567 g
(iii) Duration of game is 40 min. in four quarters (10 minutes each), extra time is 5 min. Rest time in- between each quarter is 2 min. (between I to II and III to IV) and in half time it is 5 to 10 min.
(iv) Restricted Area : It is a rectangular shaped with length of 5.80 m and breadth of 4.90 m.
(b) (i) Mention any three occasions when the ball is considered dead. (9)
(ii) Differentiate between a Cut-in and a Throw-in.
(iii) Differentiate between a Foul and a Violation.
Answer:
(i) The ball becomes dead when:
- Any field goal or free throw is made.
- An official blows his whistle while the ball is live.
- It is apparent that the ball will not enter the basket on a free throw which is to be followed by another free throw(s). A further penalty (free throw(s) and/or possession).
- The game clock signal sounds for the end of the period.
- The shot clock signal sounds while a team is in control of the ball.
(ii) Cut-In : The fast movement of the player towards the basket through two or more opponents to receive the ball.
Throw-In : It is passing the ball from sideline or end line (after the dead-ball) to restart the continuity of game.
(iii) Foul: It is an infraction of rules involving personal contact with the opponent or un-sportsmanlike behaviour. These obstructions are committed to the opponent to get the possession of the ball or overpower the opponent or misconducts or misbehave with the officials in the playing field. Fouls are noted over score sheet by the table official. In case of fouls, the opponents are awarded throw-in or free-throw (as per attempt for scoring).
Violation : It is an infraction of rules of game i.e., illegal actions for controlling or dribbling the ball during the game (without obstructing opponent). These violations are not noted over the score sheet but opponent gains the possession of the ball.
(c) Explain the following terms: (8)
(i) A Substitution
(ii) A Fake
(iii) A Chest pass
(iv) A Bounce-Pass
Answer:
(i) Substitution : It is replacing player by reserve player. It is given on demand to officials, moreover, ball is in dead (not alive). The player to be substituted should be entered only when the other player has moved out of the court boundaries.
(ii) Fake : It is dodging or deflects to opponent in other direction. It is deceiving opponent in other direction.
(iii) Chest Pass : It is a direct pass to own teammate at chest level. Ball is passed with initial momentum depending upon the distance to pass. It is passed with both the hands which are flexed initially and later extended towards passing.
(iv) Bounce-Pass : Player passes the ball with a bounce to his teammates after faking defender. It should reach normal height.
Volleyball
Question 16.
(a) What is meant by the following terms in Volleyball ? (8)
(i) Physical contact
(ii) A Service
(iii) A Setter
(iv) Blocking fault
Answer:
(i) Physical contact: When a player touches the ball it is considered as physical contact.
(ii) Service : The service is the act of putting the ball into play, by the back-right player, placed in the service zone.
(iii) Setter : A player specialized to lift the ball for the smash. It is performed over the coming ball from own teammates. This player is also known as booster.
(iv) Blocking Fault: The blocker touches the ball in the opponent’s space either before or simultaneously with the opponent’s attack hit. A back-row player or a Libero completes a block or participates in a completed block.
(b) (i) Draw a diagram showing the Rotation Position of players on the court. (9)
(ii) Difference between an Attack-Line and a Back- Line.
(iii) Explain the difference between an Ace and a Floating-Service.
Answer:
(i) Rotation Position of Players :
(ii) Attack-Line: An extended line behind the centre line which restricts libro to smash from front area of court. It is 3 m away from the net.
Back-Line: A line at the back of court at 9 m from net. It is also known as service-line.
(iii) Ace : A point scored over service which is unreturned.
Floating-Service : A technique of performing service in which ball is hit hard and it makes steep landing in opponent’s court.
(c) Explain the following terms :
(i) A Rotation
(ii) A Side-out
(iii) A Penalty
(iv) Carrying the ball (8)
Answer:
(i) Rotation : After every change of service; the players of serving side rotate in clockwise otherwise it may be foul.
(ii) Side-Out: When the active ball touches or contacts the floor outside the boundary line.
(iii) Penalty : After the first warning the second misconduct is penalty. In this, team is penalized with the loss of a point or a rally.
(iv) Carrying the Ball: If ball rests momentarily in the hands of the player i.e., it is held for short duration in the action, it is illegal.
Question 17.
(a) State the following:
(i) The length and the breadth of the playfield.
(ii) The height of the net for (men) and for (women).
(iii) The weight and the circumference of the ball.
(iv) The dimension of the ‘Free Zone Area’ and the ‘Service Line’. (8)
Answer:
(i) Playing Court : The playing court is a rectangle measuring 18 m length and 9 m wide, surrounded by a free zone which is a minimum of 3 m wide on all sides.
The free playing space is the space above the playing area which is free from any obstructions. The free playing space shall measure a minimum of 7 m in height from the playing surface.
(ii) Height of net is 2-43 m for Men and 2-24 m for Women.
(iii) Its circumference is 65-67 cm and its weight is 260-280 g.
(iv)
- Free zone area is 3 to 5 m on all sides of court.
- Service line is 9 m
(b) (i) State any three duties of a coach.
(ii) List any six service faults. (9)
Answer:
(i) Duties of Coach :
- Throughout the match, the coach conducts the play of his/her team from outside the playing court.
- He/She selects the starting line-ups, the substitutes, and takes timeouts.
- The coach records or checks the names and numbers of his/her players on the score sheet, and then signs it.
- Prior to each set, gives the 2nd referee or the scorer the line-up sheet(s) duly filled in and signed.
- Requests for timeouts and substitutions.
(ii) Service Fault:
- Violates the service order.
- Does not execute the service properly.
- Faults after the service hit.
- Ball goes out
- Passes over a screen
(c) Explain the following terms :
(i) Change of Court
(ii) A Penetration-Fault
(iii) A Misconduct
(iv) A Blocking (8)
Answer:
(i) Change of Court : After each set the ends are changed. In the final set it is changed at 8th point.
(ii) Penetration-Fault: A fault given when the opponent player enters into the opponent area in air; by crossing centre line by foot or by hands over the net during smash, block or lift.
(iii) Misconduct : It is illegal action or offence or behaviour by the player or by the team member including coach; warning at first instance and recorded over score sheet.
(iv) Blocking : It is preventing the coming smash or ball over the net so that it lands in opponent court.
Question 18.
(a) Explain the following terms : [8]
(i) A Double play
(ii) A Pivot foot
(iii) Sacrifice Fly
(iv) Called game.
Answer:
(i) A double play: A play used by the defence in which two offensive players are legally put out as a result of continuous action.
(ii) A Pivot foot : The front foot of pitcher remain stationary while pitching is called pivot foot.
(iii) Sacrifice fly : A sacrifice fly in soft ball is when the batter sacrifice themselves to score the runner into the scoring position.
(iv) Called game : Five full innings have been played umpire called game. It is a ending procedure.
(b) (i) Mention any three circumstances where a put out is credited to the catcher. [9]
(ii) State any three circumstances under which a Base Hit shall not be declared as a score.
(iii) Mention any three situations when a ball is called Fair in softball.
Answer:
(i)
- If there is a runner on first base and less then three out.
- The most common ways batter or runner are put out are strike outs.
- He bunts foul with two strikes.
(ii)
- If the foul tip is strike three the batter is out and ball remain live.
- When the ball is not legal or fair.
- When a player fielding a batted ball retires a preceeding runner with ordinary effort.
(iii) Ball is fair in soft ball in following situations :
- When a throw ball goes post a fielder remain playable territory.
- When a runner must return in reverse while the ball is in play.
- When the ball is legal ball.
(c) Explain the following: [8]
(i) A Foul tip
(ii) An Infield Fly
(iii) Leaping
(iv) Stealing.
Answer:
(i) A Foul tip : A foul tip is a batted ball which goes directly from the bat to the catcher’s hands or goes not higher than the batter’s head, and is legally caught by the catcher.
(ii) An infield fly : Once infield fly is called the batter is out regardless of the result of the play and whether the ball is caught or not.
(iii) Leaping : The leap is an illegal act that results in the pitcher becoming airborne on the initial push off from the pitcher plate.
(iv) Stealing : If the catcher catches the ball or the ball is missed and lands behind the plate the ball is considered live and the base is taken is called stealing.
Question 19.
(a) Explain the following : [8]
(i) A suspended game
(ii) A protested game
(iii) Quick Return Pitch
(iv) Triple play
Answer:
(i) Suspended game: To indicate suspension of play the umpire shall call time end and at the same time extends both arms above the head. It is called when game stops due to any reason in the beginning of mid game.
(ii) A protested game: It is the action of a defensive or offensive team objecting to the interpretation or application of a playing rule by an umpire or the eligibility of a team roster member.
(iii) Quick Return Pitch: A pitch made by the pitcher before the batter is ready.
(iv) Triple play: A Triple play is a continuous play by the defence on which three offensive players are put out.
(b) (i) When is the ball legally put into play by the Umpire?
(ii) What is meant by a run Batted In ?
(iii) Under what circumstances should base runners return to their base ? [9]
Answer:
(i) Each pitch ball which does not enter the strike zone and each illegally pitched ball.
(ii) A run batted in is a run scored because of following reasons :
(a) A safe hit
(b) A foul fly caught.
(iii) The ball is dead, the batter is out and the runner must return to their previous base.
(c) (i) An Overthrow [8]
(ii) Scoring a Run
(iii) Base-Running
(iv) Catching.
Answer:
(i) An over throw: When a ball is over thrown the ball is live and runners will only be stopped when the defensive team retrieves and field the ball.
(ii) Scoring a run: One run shall be scored each time a runner legally touches first, second, third base and have plate before the third out of the inning.
(iii) Base running: When the batter exchange their bases after hitting the ball is known as base running.
(iv) Catching: The most important role of catcher is handling the pitcher. He should stand as close to the batter as possible his feet spread.
