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ICSE Class 10 Physical Education Question Paper 2015 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) Mention two steps that may be taken to maintain personal cleanliness. (2)
Answer:
- Bath daily, clean your clothes and utensils thoroughly and dry them in sunlight.
- Wash hands and eatables properly (like fruits, vegetables) before eating and cover the eatables properly.
- Do not share your personal items like undergarments, clothes, towel, shoes, safety razor, comb, handkerchief, etc.
- Care of teeth and gums (Oral hygiene).
- Care of eyes, care of hair; care of ears.
(b) State two causes of obesity in children. (2)
Answer:
The causes of obesity are :
- Wrong dietary habits and less physical activity like overeating.
- Taking lots of fats and fried food.
- Taking lots of animal flesh; eating lots of sweets; eating junk food.
- Drinking alcohol.
(c) Give three precautions an athlete should take while exercising. (3)
Answer:
Precautions an athlete should take while exercising.
- Avoid exercise just after meal.
- Proper rest and relaxation should be done after exercise.
- Do not do exercise when injured.
(d) Define the term Organic Disease. Give two examples. (3)
Answer:
Organic Disease: An organic disease is one caused by a physical or physiological change to some tissue or organ of the body. It is commonly used in contrast with mental disorders. It includes emotional and behavioural disorders if they are due to changes to the physical structures or functioning of the body, such as Brain Tumours, Facial Paralysis, Spinal cord damage and tumours to more complex problems.
Question 2.
(a) What is meant by ‘hereditary disease’? (2)
Answer:
Hereditary Diseases: These are also named as Congenital diseases. These diseases are present right from the birth. They are caused either due to genetic disorder or environmental factors during development, e.g. haemophilia, colour-blindness, sickle-cell anaemia, albinism, etc. They are passed on from generation to generation.
(b) Name any two types of heart diseases. (2)
Answer:
Heart diseases such as hypertensive heart disease, rheumatic heart disease, cardiomyopathy, heart arrhythmia, congenital heart disease, valvular heart disease, carditis, aortic aneurysms, peripheral artery disease and venous thrombosis.
(c) What are prescribed drugs? How is it different from a non-prescribed drugs ? (3)
Answer:
Prescribed Drugs: These are the drugs recommended by physician/ doctor for curing certain disease. It is different from non-prescribed drugs as they are not recommended by physician/doctor; they are self-taken and may cause serious health problems or side effects.
(d) Differentiate between innate immunity and acquired immunity. (3)
Answer:
Innate Immunity or Internal defence or Natural Immunity : It is developed by body itself to resist against disease.
Acquired Immunity or Adoptive Immunity or External agent defence : It is developed by medicines, drugs, creams and medical aids to resist against diseases.
Question 3.
(a) Write the full form of WHO and CPR. (2)
Answer:
WHO stands for World Health Organization; WHO came into force on 7 April 1948.
CPR stands for Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation. It is a method of CPR, is an emergency procedure that combines chest compression often with artificial ventilation in an effort to manually preserve intact brain function until further measures are taken to restore spontaneous blood circulation and breathing in a person who is in cardiac.
(b) State two symptoms of insomnia. (2)
Answer:
Insomnia is the health problem in which a person cannot sleep properly. The symptoms of insomnia are:
- Emotional excitement
- Restlessness
- Irritated easily
- Overstressfulness
- Eye pain
(c) Suggest three measures to avoid accidents caused by a fire. (3)
Answer:
- Matchstick should be properly extinguished before throwing.
- Electric switches should not be switched on when there is leakage.
- Matchstick should be ignited before switching on the gas stove.
- Person who is working on gas stove should not wear synthetic clothes.
(d) State any three causes of a bad posture. (3)
Answer:
Causes of bad posture:
- Accident: Sometimes bad posture arises due to accidents. It may cause postural deformity.
- Disease: Many kinds of diseases and illnesses, chronic sickness cause bad posture.
- Lack of Nutritional Diet: Sometimes bad posture arises due to unbalanced diet, over-diet, under-diet and lack of nutritional diet.
- Wrong Postural Habits : The wrong sitting posture or wrong postural habits during sitting, standing, lying, working, etc., cause bad posture.
- Improper Treatment: Sometimes the improper treatment or wrong treatment for curing injury causes bad posture or postural deformity.
Question 4.
(a) What is understood by the term ‘cramp’ ? (2)
Answer:
Cramp: Cramp is inability of muscles to contract properly causing severe pain over affected part. In other words, this is unbalance contraction of muscles. The causes of the cramps are due to overtraining (without rest); loss of body water by sweating; physical activity during sickness; loss or lack of body salts or minerals; physical activity dining extreme bad weather or climate; not performing proper warming-up, etc.
(b) What is meant by the term ‘sprain’ ? (2)
Answer:
Sprain: It is the injury of ligament or tendon around the joints. It occurs due to overstretching of ligament or twisting of joints. In sprain injury, there is rupture of ligament or tendons. Sprain is very painful and it restricts the movement of joints. There is swelling as there is a lot of internal bleeding. Sprain injury is common to knee, ankle, wrist or elbow joints. It can be prevented by proper warming-up and avoiding jerky movements.
(c) Differentiate between a defect and an injury. (3)
Answer:
Defect: It is a fault, inability of body or mind in an individual. It is also considered as postural problem. It causes hindrance in proper functioning of individual and also affects social activity.
Injury: Injury is damage caused to any part of the body externally or internally. It causes inability to perform physical ability. Injuries are usually found over skin, muscles and bones during sports activities. Injuries can be classified into two groups: (i) Minor Injuries (//’) Serious Injuries.
(d) What is meant by the term ‘RICER’ ? (3)
Answer:
The treatment and management steps of strain, sprain injury is referred as ‘RICER’, i.e., Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation and Rehabilitation.
- Rest to player and completely restrict the movement of joint immediately.
- Immediately apply cold compression or ice over the affected part to stop internal bleeding. Repeat this process several times after some intervals and put compression bandage over the affected part.
- Compression bandage should be applied over the affected part to reduce the swelling.
- Elevate the affected part above the level of heart by splint or support.
- After two days, apply inflammatory cream to reduce swelling and give gentle massage to the affected joint or perform contrast bath (hot and cold bath) to reduce swelling.
- After the treatment is over, the complete recovery is gained by Rehabilitation. Perform rehabilitation exercises or physiotherapy to regain strength of the joints and muscles. This should be performed in progressive manner.
Question 5.
(a) State any four steps to treat bone injury. (2)
Answer:
First aid and Management of Bone Injuries:
- Do not move the joint or bone. The victim should be kept at a comfortable position.
- Apply cold compression or ice packs to reduce pain swelling and internal bleeding.
- Provide support by using string or splint bandage sling to prevent further movement; moreover, it gives relief to victim.
- Patient should be handled by an expert doctor and X-ray and other diagnosis should be done properly. The expert should manage immobility by applying plaster so as to enable the joint to take its real position.
- This immobility should be for 3 to 6 weeks as per expert advice.
- After full treatment of the dislocated joint or bone, fracture follows the progressive rehabilitation exercises or physiotherapy to regain strength of the joint or bone under the observation of an expert.
(b) Name any two diseases spread by viruses. (2)
Answer:
Viruses Spread Diseases: Common cold, influenza, measles, mumps, poliomyelitis, rabies, smallpox, chickenpox, yellow fever, AIDS, etc.
(c) State three causes of accidents that occur due to an electric shock. (3)
Answer:
Causes of accident due to an electric shock :
- Short circuit, defective wiring, damaged wiring, etc.
- Damp or moisture on the switches.
- Lack of knowledge while doing electric work.
- Handling electrical gadgets barefooted.
(d) What first aid must be administered to an athlete suffering from cramps? (3)
Answer:
First aid and Treatment steps for Cramps :
- Complete rest to the affected individual.
- Drink sufficient water (preferably salty or juices) during prolonged activity.
- Massage over affected part after some time.
- If pain is more apply ice or cold compression for some duration.
- Preventing overexertion of muscles in excessive hot or cold climate.
Section – B (50 Marks)
Attempt 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 overthrow
(ii) A boundary for six
(iii) A yorker
(iv) Popping crease
Answer:
(i) Over throw: If a fielder throws the ball and no other fielder is able to stop the throwing ball, thus batsman is able to score runs or a boundary is scored; such runs are termed as over-throw.
(ii) Boundary for Six: A ball hit by batsman in the air which lands outside the boundary line, is given with six runs.
(iii) Yorker: When ball is just bounced under the bat and is difficult for batsman to play.
(iv) Popping Crease: The crease, which is the back edge of the crease marking, shall be in front of and parallel with the bowling crease. It shall have the back edge of the crease marking 4 ft/1.22 m from the centre of the stumps and shall extend to a minimum of 6 ft/1.83 m on either side of the line of the wicket.
(b) (i) When is a ball deemed Tost’ during play? What procedures are then adopted in case the ball is declared Tost’ ?
(ii) State three instances when the ball is considered a ‘dead ball’.
(iii) Mention three situations when a team’s innings is said to be complete. (9)
Answer:
(i) Lost Ball: If a ball in play cannot be found or recovered, any fielder may call lost ball. The Umpires replace the ball with one which had comparable wear to the previous ball.
(ii) Dead Ball: Dead ball is a particular state of play in which the players may not perform any of the active aspects of the game. In other words, batsmen may not score runs and fielders may not attempt to get batsmen out.
- The Umpire is satisfied that, with adequate reason, the batsman is not ready for the delivery of the ball.
- The ball passes the batsman, is gathered by the wicketkeeper, and the batsmen obviously decline to attempt to take runs.
- The ball is finally settled in the hands of the wicketkeeper or the bowler, and the batsmen obviously decline to attempt to take any more runs.
- The umpire feels that both the fielding team and the batsmen consider the ball no longer to be in play.
- The ball reaches the boundary and four runs or six runs are scored.
(iii) An innings is closed when:
- Ten of the eleven batsmen are out (have been dismissed); in this case, the team is said to be “all out”.
- The team has only one batsman left who can bat, one or more of the remaining players being unavailable owing to injury, illness or absence; again, the team is said to be “all out”.
- The team batting last reaches the score required to win the match.
- The predetermined number of overs has been bowled (in a one-day match only, commonly 50 overs; or 20 in Twenty20).
- A captain declares his team’s innings closed while at least two of his batsmen are not out (this does not apply in one-day limited over matches).
(c) (i) Identify the colour of the cricket ball used in test and one day matches. What is the reason behind using coloured balls?
(ii) When is a ‘follow on’ implemented during the course of a test match?
(iii) What is the umpire’s decision in the following cases?
(a) When a batsman obstructs a fielder trying to catch the ball.
(b) When a batsman hits the ball intentionally twice in succession. (8)
Answer:
(i) Red balls are used in test matches while white balls are used in limited overs matches, especially those involving flood-lights (day/night games). This is because a red ball under yellow floodlights takes on a brownish colour which is very similar to the colour of the pitch. Pink balls are also being tried for cricket matches.
(ii) Follow-On: It is given in a test match when batting team cannot score sufficient runs and the lead is more than 200 runs, it may be given follow-on or to bat again.
(iii) (a) If the batsman gets in the way of an opponent trying to catch the ball, then the Umpire will give him out intentional disturbance.
(b) 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).
Question 7.
(a) Briefly explain the following terms: (8)
(i) A Bouncer
(ii) The Third Umpire
(iii) Scorer
(iv) A hattrick
Answer:
(i) A Bouncer: When the bowler bowls the ball above the shoulder level.
(ii) Third Umpire : (or TV Umpire) is an off-field umpire who makes the final decision in questions referred to him by the two on-field umpires. Television replays are available to the third umpire to assist him in coming to a decision. An on-field umpire can, at his own discretion, use a radio link to refer any close decision concerning dismissals (catches, run outs or stumpings) or boundaries to the third umpire.
(iii) Scorer: The scorer is someone appointed to record all runs scored, all wickets taken and, where appropriate, the number of overs bowled. In professional games, in compliance with the Laws of Cricket, two scorers are appointed, most often one provided by each team.
(iv) Hat-Trick: When a bowler gets three wickets in three successive balls, i.e., the bowler dismisses three batsmen on three consecutive balls, it is called hat-trick.
(b) (i) Mention any three instances when a bowler does not get credit for wickets being taken.
(ii) State any three situations where a batsman can be declared out even when a ‘No ball’ has been bowled.
(iii) What is meant by ‘extra runs’? Give two examples of extra runs. (9)
Answer:
(i) The bowler is not credited with having taken a wicket if the batsman is:
- Run out
- Handles the ball
- Hits the ball twice
- Obstructs the field
- Hit wicket
(ii) Batsman can be declared out even when a ‘No ball’ has been bowled:
- If the batsman breaks the wicket by hitting it (Hit-wicket).
- If the batsman touches the ball with his hand (Handling the ball).
- If the batsman gets in the way of an opponent trying to catch the ball (Intentional disturbance).
- 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 (Run-out).
(iii) Extra runs: All extra runs are credited to the team total, rather than individual batsmen. They are also referred to as sundries.
- No ball
- Leg Bye
- Bye
- Wide ball
- Overthrow
(c) (i) State any two conditions due to which a pitch may be changed.
(ii) Mention the length of the cricket pitch.
(iii) What will be the Umpire’s decision in the following cases ?
1. If the ball becomes unfit for play during the course of the game.
2. If a batsman touches the ball with his hands. (8)
Answer:
(i) Conditions due to which a pitch may be changed: The pitch shall not be changed during the match unless the umpires decide that it is dangerous or unreasonable for play to continue on it and then only with the consent of both the captains.
- If pitch provides uneven bounce, like high bounce.
- Pitch condition is dangerous for players.
(ii) Length of the Pitch/ Distance between stumps is 66 feet (22 yd.) or 20-12 m.
(iii) 1. If ball becomes unfit for play during the course of the game then new ball (almost of similar condition) will be replaced.
2. If a batsman touches the ball with his hands then he will be declared out by handling the ball.
Football
Question 8.
(i) Explain the following terms: (8)
(i) The Technical area
(ii) The optional mark
(iii) Centre circle
(iv) A corner kick.
Answer:
(i) Technical Area: It is an area which a manager, other coaching personnel, and substitutes are allowed to occupy during the match. The technical area includes the dugout, bench and a marked zone adjacent to the pitch. It is 1 metre away extending towards Touch line.
(ii) Optional Mark: Optional mark is a type of marker on the field. It is used to mark where the ball should be for a free kick in the game. It is marked on goal line which is 10 yds away from corner point towards goal post.
(iii) Center Circle: The center circle is marked at 9.15 metres (10 yd.) from the center mark.
(iv) Corner-Kick: It is also known as flag kick. Corner kick is awarded when a player of the defending team puts the ball out of the play behind his team’s goal line. An attacking player then tries to send the ball in front of the goal for another attacker to head or make a short pass to a teammate to convert it into goal. It is taken from corner-arc or quarter-yard circle.
(b) (i) What is a ‘kick-off’? Give any two instances when it is initiated. (9)
(ii) What is the procedure adopted to restart a match when there is a situation of a Dropped ball?
(iii) Mention any three circumstances where the referee awards an indirect free kick against the goalkeeper.
Answer:
(i) Kick-off : It is starting the game (in beginning or after half-time or after the goal has been scored or in extra-time). During kick-off players remain in their own half. Opponent team player does not enter 10 yard circle until ball is pushed or kicked forward. Kick-off player should not touch the ball consecutively second time until played by another player.
(ii) Dropped Ball Procedure: In case of struggle for ball possession when both players commit foul simultaneously, in that case the Referee stops the game for sometime and afterwards drops the common ball to get the possession of the ball. Game restarts when the ball touches the ground.
(iii) An indirect free kick is awarded to the opponent if a goalkeeper commits any of the following offences inside his own penalty area:
- Takes more than four steps while controlling the ball with his hands, before releasing it from his possession.
- Touches the ball again with his hands after it has been released from his possession without touching another player.
- Touches the ball with his hands after it has been deliberately kicked to him by a teammate.
- Touches the ball with his hand after he has received it directly from a throw-in by a teammate.
(c) (i) State any two conditions when the ball is called ‘out of play’. (8)
(ii) What should be the width of goal line, touchline and goal post?
(iii) Define a Direct Free kick.
(iv) How many substitutions may be permitted in an official competition organized under the auspices of FIFA?
Answer:
(i) Ball out of play:
- The ball leaves the field by entirely crossing a goal line or touch line (this includes when a goal is scored).
- Play is stopped by the Referee (for example, when a foul has been committed)
- A player is seriously injured, or the ball becomes defective.
(ii)
- Width of Goal line = 50 to 100 yards.
- Width of Touch line = 100 to 130 yards.
- Width of Goalpost = 8 yards.
(iii) Direct Free-Kick: It is given when Referee shows the warning card to the player. In this foul has been committed outside the penalty area like intentional delay, intentional hit to the player, intentional handling the ball, charging, dangerous play, holding opponent from behind, violent play, kicking the opponent. While taking direct-kick the opposing player should be at least 10 yards away from the ball (unless same member is nearby). Goal can be scored from this direct kick.
(iv) Up to maximum of three substitutions permitted in an official competition organized under auspices of FIFA.
Question 9.
(a) Explain the following terms : (8)
(i) Corner arc
(ii) Ball in play
(iii) Penalty mark
(iv) A goal kick.
Answer:
(i) Corner arc is 1 yard (91 cm) at corners. It is a quarter circle at a junction of Touch line and Goal line.
(ii) The ball remains in play from the beginning of each period to the end of that period, except
1. The ball leaves the field by entirely crossing a goal line or touch line (this includes when a goal is scored.
2. Play is stopped by the referee (for example, when a foul has been committed, a player is seriously injured, or the ball becomes defective).
(iii) Penalty mark is 12 yds. (11 m) from goal line within goal area, used to take penalty kick at this mark.
(iv) Goal Kick: When ball passes over the goal line without goal scoring by the attacking player, then ball is kicked by placing from the penalty area.
(b) (i) State the three methods of restarting a game in football. (9)
(ii) Mention three instances for which a direct free-kick is awarded. ?
(iii) State any three types of fouls committed by a player that may invite a red card from the referee.
Answer:
(i) The restarts in football are:
- Throw-in
- Indirect Free kick
- Direct Free kick
- Kick-off
- Goal kick
- Penalty kicks
- Corner kick
(ii) Awarding Direct Free Kick instances:
- Intentional delay
- Intentional hit to the player
- Intentional handling the ball
- Charging
- Dangerous play
- Holding opponent from behind
(iii) Fouls that may invite a Red card from the Referee: 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
- Uses abusive, offensive or insulting language
- Receives a second yellow-card during the game.
(c) (i) What procedure may be adopted if the ball is damaged or becomes defective during the course of play ?
(ii) Mention three circumstances when time is lost or wasted during the course of play and that is added at the end of each playing session.
(iii) Define an Indirect Free kick.
(iv) What colour warning cards are shown by a referee during the course of playing in a football match ? What does the colour of a warning card indicate ? (8)
Answer:
(i) Procedure may be adopted if the ball is damaged or becomes defective during the course of play:
- The match is stopped.
- The match is restarted by dropping the replacement at the place where the original ball became defective.
- Inside the goal area, in this case Referee drops . the replacement ball on the goal area at the nearest point where the original ball was located when play was stopped.
(ii) Wastage of time during play :
- Substitution
- Assessment of injury to players
- Removal of injured player from the field for treatment Fouls
(iii) Indirect Free Kick: It is given when some foul or injury to player has occurred outside the penalty area. A goal cannot be scored unless touched by another player. These fouls are like illegal pushing, dangerous kick, charging, using abusive language to opponent etc.
(iv) Yellow-card/ Warning : 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.
Handball
Question 10.
(a) Explain the following: (8)
(i) 4-metre line.
(ii) 9-metre Line
(iii) IHF
(iv) Goalposts
Answer:
(i) 4-metre line: It is also named as Goalkeeper Restraining line, it restricts goalkeeper not to come ahead of this line during Penalty throw. This line is marked in front of goal post at a distance of 4 metres from outer goal line.
(ii) 9-metre line: It is a semi-circle dotted marked from outer goal line and it is parallel to goal line. Free throw is taken from this line. If defensive team commits fault or violation then opponent is awarded with 9 m free-throw.
(iii) IHF: International Handball Federation formed in 1928.
(iv) Goalpost: It is wooden made with inner dimensions of 2 m high and 3 m length. The wooden log must be 8 cm thick in cubical shape log. It should be painted in black and white with dimension of 20 cm × 8 cm with alternate colour.
(b) (i) Mention three situations of unsportsmanlike conduct during the game. (9)
(ii) State any three advantages a handball goalkeeper enjoys.
(iii) List any three goal shooting techniques used by players in handball game.
Answer:
(i) Unsportsmanlike conduct during the game is like :
- To pull or hit the ball.
- To block the opponent with arms, hand, legs or pushes him away, dangerous use of elbow.
- To hold an opponent (body or uniform)
- Run into or jump into an opponent.
(ii) Advantages to goalkeeper :
- Only goalkeeper is permitted inside the own goal area.
- Goalkeeper can touch the ball with any body part inside the goal area.
- Only goalkeeper is permitted to leave the goal area without permission.
(iii) Techniques for goal shooting used by players:
- Jump-Throw: The shooter jumps up to throw at the goal.
- Fall away-Throw: The fall away throw is a spectacular variation of the jump throw. It is used for throws over goal post from the wings.
- Lob-Shot: This skill of throw is often used when goalkeeper is ahead (near goal-line) providing narrow area for throw.
(c) (i) When is a time out necessary ? (8)
(ii) State any two occasions when a goalkeeper may be disqualified by the referee.
(iii) What will the referee’s decision be when a player enters his own goal area and in trying to stop the ball with his foot deflects it into his own goal ?
(iv) What is the maximum time a player can hold on to a ball in a match ?
Answer:
(i) Time out is necessary:
- When injury takes place.
- 2-minute suspension
- Disqualification
- Expulsion
(ii) Disqualification of goalkeeper:
- For serious unsportsman conduct on or outside the court.
- Receive warning and 2-minute suspension already received.
- Foul for endangering opponents health.
- Assault by goalkeeper.
(iii) Referee decision when a player enters his own goal area and trying to stop the ball with his foot deflects it into his own goal then goal will be counted for score.
(iv) The maximum time a player can hold on to a ball in a match is three seconds.
Question 11.
(a) Explain the following terms : (8)
(i) 7-metre line
(ii) Substitution line
(iii) Safety zone
(iv) Scorekeeper
Answer:
(i) 7-metre line: It is also known as penalty throw line used during penalty throw. It is 1 metre line parallel to goal line at a 7 metres distance.
(ii) Substitution Line: It is segment of side line marked 15 centimetre, for each team extends from the center line to a point at a distance of 4.50 metre from the center line.
(iii) Safety Zone: It is an area around the handball court 3 metre on all sides of the court.
(iv) Scorekeeper: Scorekeeper is an official responsible for all data on the score sheet like score, fouls of players, time outs, player in, player out, etc.
(b) (i) Mention any three restrictions imposed on a handball goalkeeper. (9)
(ii) List any three situations when a goalkeeper throw is awarded.
(iii) State any three types of passes used by players in the game of handball.
Answer:
(i) Restrictions imposed on handball goalkeeper are:
- To re-enter the goal area with the ball from the playing area.
- To touch the ball when it is stationary or rolling on the floor outside the goal area, while he is inside goal area.
- To endanger the opponent while in the act of defence.
- To take the ball into the goal area when it is stationary or rolling on the floor outside the goal area.
(ii) Situations when goalkeeper throw is awarded are :
- Player of opposing team enters the goal area.
- Goalkeeper has controlled the ball.
- Player of opposing team has trounced the ball and it is stationary in the goal area.
(iii) Passes used in handball: The ball may be passed or thrown to a teammate in various ways, such as
- Over-head pass
- Under arm pass
- Bounce pass
- Hook pass
- Jump pass
(c) (i) How many timeouts are permitted and of what duration ? (8)
(ii) What is meant by ‘running’ in the game of handball?
(iii) What will the referee’s decision be if ball is in the defending team’s goal area and picked by the opposition team’s player who then scores a goal ?
(iv) What is the width of the marking lines of a playing field in a game of handball ?
Answer:
(i) Timeout: Each team has the right to receive one time out of 1 minute duration in each half of regular playing time, and one time out in extra time.
(ii) Running: A player with ball is not allowed to run or move more than 3 steps without dribbling the ball otherwise fault of running is given to opponent.
(iii) Referee decision : If ball is in the defending team’s goal area and picked by the opposing team’s player who then scores a goal is counted.
(iv) All lines on handball court are 5 centimetre wide except 8 centimetre under the goal post.
Hockey
Question 12.
(a) Explain the following terms : (8)
(i) A Stroke
(ii) A Scoop
(iii) Backline
(iv) A Hit
Answer:
(i) Stroke : It is the stick work over the ball to make reach to the desired point. There is lot of variation of strokes like push-pass, hit, flick, scoop, etc.
(ii) Scoop: It is similar like flick but ball is lifted more high. This skill is generally used for penalty stroke from 7 yard point.
(iii) Backline : 55.00 metres (60 yds.) long perimeter lines. It is shorter perimeter line and shorter than side line, it touches both the touch lines of the field.
(iv) Hit: This is a powerful stroke for long passes or to score goal. Player raises the stick at back and then hits the ball with full swing of stick whereas; hands hold the stick from top.
(b) (i) What is meant by a ‘centre-pass’ ?
(ii) Briefly explain the warning cards used in a game of hockey. (9)
(iii) What is understood by a ‘manufactured foul’ ?
Answer:
(i) Centre-Pass : It is termed as back pass. It is a push or hit in any direction behind the centre line from the centre of the field, while all players stay in their own half of the field. It is used for starting the game in the beginning or after the goal scoring.
(ii) Warning/ Green Card: A player is warned by green card by Umpire, if the player has committed foul unintentionally. It can also be given if player indulges himself in foul play or wasting time. Temporarily suspended for 2 minutes.
Warning/ Yellow Card: It is temporarily suspended for a minimum of 5 minutes of playing time indicated by a yellow card.
Suspension/ Red Card: It is permanently suspended from the current match (indicated by a red card).
(iii) Manufactured Foul: It is given when player or players are found that they are not using the specified stick as per rules. In this stage, penalty corner is awarded to opposing team.
(c) (i) What is meant by a ‘Long Corner’ ?
(ii) What is an ‘Advantage’ in a game of hockey ? (8)
(iii) What will the referee’s decision be if a player enters the field before completion of a 5 minute suspension and a goal is scored by his/her team simultaneously dining that duration of play ?
(iv) Give two instances when the ball is declared out of play in a game of hockey.
Answer:
(i) Long-Corner: It is awarded to the attacking team after the ball goes over the end line (not between the goal post) from the stick of the defender. The ball is placed five yard away from the side line over the end line.
(ii) Advantage: A penalty is awarded only when a player or team has been disadvantaged by an opponent breaking the Rules. Referee extends one arm high from the shoulder in the direction in which the benefiting team is playing.
(iii) Referee’s decision if a player enters the field before completion of a 5 minute suspension and a goal is scored by his/her team simultaneously during that duration of play; the goal will not be counted and again he will be suspended for 5 minutes (Yellow Card).
(iv) (a) When the ball crosses the back line.
(b) When the ball crosses the side line.
Question 13.
(a) Explain the following terms : (8)
(i) A Push
(ii) A Raised ball
(iii) Sideline
(iv) A Flick
Answer:
(i) A Push: This stroke is used to send the ball to shorter distance. 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 when he is close.
(ii) Raised ball: The ball should not be raised in penalty area. Referee hold palms facing each other horizontally in front of the body, with one palm approximately 150 mm above the other.
(iii) Sideline: The straight line marked parallel to each other touching back line. The length is 91.40 metres (100 yds.) long.
(iv) Flick: This technique is used for penalty stroke. It is similar to push but the ball is lifted at a low height.
(b) (i) What is meant by a side line hit ? (9)
(ii) State any three situations when a penalty corner is said to be complete.
(iii) List any six basic equipments worn by a hockey goalkeeper.
Answer:
(i) 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.
(ii) The penalty corner is completed when :
- A goal is scored.
- A Free hit is awarded to the defending team.
- The ball travels more than 5 metres outside the circle.
- The ball is played over the back-line and a penalty corner is not awarded.
- Defender commits an offence which does not result in another penalty corner.
(iii) Basic equipment worn by a hockey goalkeeper :
- Elbow pads
- Gloves
- Pads
- Kicker
- Body Protector
- Blocker
- Helmet
- Neck guard
- Thigh guard
- Abdominal guard
(c) (i) What is the height of the flag posts placed on the hockey field ? (8)
(ii) State the full form of FIH.
(iii) What decision will the referee take if the ball is hit outside the backline intentionally by the defender ?
(iv) What is meant by the term ‘back-stick’ in a game of hockey ?
Answer:
(i) Height of the flag posts placed on the hockey field: Flag-posts are between 1.20 and 1.50 metre. 4 flags are placed at four corners.
(ii) FIH means ‘The Federation of International Hockey’, it was founded in 1924.
(iii) If the ball is hit outside the backline intentionally by the defender then long corner will be given by the Referee.
(iv) Back-Stick: A player when uses back-side of stick while dribbling. It is also a violation.
Basketball
Question 14.
(a) Explain the following terms: (8)
(i) A Jump Ball
(ii) Travelling
(iii) A Foul
(iv) A Free throw
Answer:
(i) Jump Ball : A jump ball is a technique of starting the game in the beginning, from the circles. It takes place when official tosses the ball between the two opposing players with new rales only one time the jump ball is done and next time it is done with throw in.
(ii) Travelling: It is a violation in which illegal movement of ball by dribbling i.e., player moves without the bounce; passes or collects ball while running.
(iii) Fouls: It is an infraction of rales 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 playfield. Fouls are noted over score sheet by the table official.
(iv) Free throw: It is attempting for unhindered shot (basket scoring) from the position behind the free throw line, it is without the interruption by opponent player. It may be one, two or three free throws according to officials.
(b) (i) Mention three situations when the ball is considered ‘live’ in a game of basketball. (9)
(ii) Mention any three duties of a scorer in a basketball match.
(iii) Explain in brief the term ‘jump shot’.
Answer:
(i) The ball becomes live when :
- During the Jump ball, the ball leaves the hand(s) of the Referee on the toss.
- During a Free throw, the ball is at the disposal of the Free-throw shooter.
- During a Throw-in, the ball is at the disposal of the player taking the Throw-in.
(ii) Duties of Scorer :
- He shall make chronological running summary of points scored and shall record the field goals or basket scored made along with free-throws.
- He shall record the personal and technical fouls of each player.
- He shall indicate the number of fouls committed by each player by using number marker.
- He shall record the team fouls and raise free- throw flag in case of more than four fouls in each quarter.
(iii) Jump Shot: This is the most common shot for 3 points. In this one hand is used to push the ball and other directs the ball towards the basket with the jump. Hand extends over the head with full accuracy.
(c) (i) How many time-outs can a team avail during a basketball match? (8)
(ii) What is understood by the term ‘dunk’ in basketball?
(iii) Differentiate between unsportsmanlike foul and disqualifying fouls?
(iv) State any two types of shooting baskets.
Answer:
(i) Charged Timeout : It is an interruption of game requested by coach. It lasts not more than one minute. It can be taken one time in I, II and III quarter; and two times in IV quarter.
(ii) Dunk: After faking opponent, the player reaches near the ring and pushes the ball inside the ring with hand.
(iii) An Unsportsmanlike foul: It is a foul of player contact foul, in the judgment of an official.
- Not a legitimate attempt to directly play the ball within the spirit and intent of the rales.
- Excessive, hard contact caused by a player in an effort to play the ball.
- Contact by the defensive player from behind or laterally on an opponent in an attempt to stop the fast break and there is no defensive player between the offensive player and the opponent’s basket.
- Contact by the defensive player on an opponent on the court during the last 2 minutes in the fourth period and in each extra period, when the ball is out-of-bounds for a throw-in and still in the hands of the official or at the disposal of the player taking the throw-in.
Disqualifying foul: A disqualifying foul is any flagrant unsportsmanlike action by a player or team bench personnel.
- A coach who has received a disqualifying foul shall be replaced by the assistant coach as entered on the score sheet. If no assistant coach is entered on the score sheet, he shall be replaced by the captain (CAP).
- A disqualifying foul shall be charged against the offender.
- Whenever the offender is disqualified according to the respective articles of these rules, he shall go to and remain in his team’s dressing room for the duration of the game or, if he so chooses, he shall leave the building.
(iv) Types of shooting baskets :
- Jump Shot
- Dunk Shot
- Lay-up Shot.
Question 15.
(a) Explain the following terms : (8)
(i) Alternating possession
(ii) Double dribble
(iii) Player out of bounds
(iv) A throw in
Answer:
(i) Alternate Possession : Alternating possession is a method of causing the ball to become live with a throw-in rather than a jump ball. Begins when the ball is at the disposal of the player taking the throw in or when ends.
(ii) Double Dribble: It is a violation. In this, a player shall not dribble for a second time after his first dribble has ended unless between the 2 dribbles he has lost control of a live ball on the playing court.
(iii) Player out of bound: A player is out of bounds when any part of his body is in contact with the floor, or any object other than a player above, on or outside the boundary line.
(iv) Throw in: It is passing the ball from side line or end line (after the dead-ball) to restart the continuity of game.
(b) (i) State three passing techniques used by players in basketball match. (9)
(ii) Mention the three types of baskets that are scored from different areas of a court and state the point awarded for each type.
(iii) Explain the term ‘low dribble’.
Answer:
(i) Passing Techniques :
- Chest-pass
- Bounce-pass
- Long-pass
- One hand pass
- One hand side-pass
- Under hand pass.
(ii) Points for Free Throw:- One point score Points for Lay-up Shot:- Two points score Points for Dunk:- Two points score Beyond 3-point line:- Three points score
(iii) Low-Dribble : It is a defensive dribble, when opponent is close and attempts to snatch the ball. The ball is bounced at low height up to knee and body shields the opponent while body is slightly crouched.
(c) (i) What is the penalty imposed on a team for a team foul committed ? (8)
(ii) What are player foul makers ?
(iii) When is a ball out of bounds ?
(iv) Explain the term ‘double foul’ in a game of basketball.
Answer:
(i) Penalties on team foul: If team fouls exceed more than four fouls in each quarter then opponent team is awarded with two free throws on each foul.
(ii) Player foul makers : They are 1 to 5 numbered plate/play card, where 1 to 4 numbers are written in black and number 5 in red colour on each plate/ play card.
(iii) Ball Out of bound : When ball hits the boundary line or it bounces out of court/ playfield.
(iv) Double-Foul : A situation in which opposing player commits contact fouls against each other simultaneously.
Volleyball
Question 16.
(a) Explain the following terms : (8)
(i) Change of courts
(ii) The penalty area
(iii) Side bands
(iv) Libero replacement zone
Answer:
(i) Change of Court : After each set the ends are changed. In the final set it is changed at 8th point.
(ii) Penalty area : A penalty area, sized approximately 1 × 1 m and equipped with two chairs, is located in the control area, outside the prolongation of each end line. They may be limited by a 5 cm wide red line.
(iii) Side Band : Two white bands are fastened vertically to the net and placed directly above each side line. They are 5 cm wide and 1 m long and are considered as part of the net.
(iv) Libero Replacement Zone : The Libero Replacement zone is part of the free zone on the side of the team benches, limited by the extension of the attack line up to the end line.
(b) (i) What is understood by the term ‘attack hit’? (9)
(ii) What is meant by the term ‘Libero’?
(iii) Define the term ‘Setter’ and ‘Ace’ in a game of volleyball.
Answer:
(i) Attack Hit : All actions which direct the ball towards the opponent, with the exception of service and lock, are considered as attack hits. During an attack hit, tipping is permitted only if the ball is cleanly hit, and not caught or thrown.
(ii) Libero: A specialized defensive player (wears different colour kit) who plays in rear half to provide rest to certain player. He can be substituted any time during match from rear row player. He cannot serve, block and smash (he can smash behind the attack line).
(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.
Ace : A point scored over service which is unreturned or an unreturned service which gains point.
(c) (i) List any two faults that players commit while playing the balls. (8)
(ii) State the full form of FIVB.
(iii) State the maximum number of Libero players a team can include in the team list?
(iv) What is the duration of a timeout ?
Answer:
(i) Faults while playing ball: A team hits the ball four times before returning it.
- Assisted Hit: A player takes support from a teammate or any structure/ object in order to hit the ball within the playing area.
- Catch: The ball is caught and/or thrown; it does not rebound from the hit.
- Double Contact: A player hits the ball twice in succession or the ball contacts various parts of his/her body in succession.
(ii) FIVB stands for Federation International de Volleyball, it was founded in 1949.
(iii) Libro is a team. Each team has the right to designate from the list of players on the score sheet up to two specialist defensive players.
(iv) Timeout: Each team may request a maximum of two timeouts. All requested time-outs last for 30 seconds.
Question 17.
(a) Explain the following terms : (8)
(i) A Spiker
(ii) Warm-up area
(iii) Aball “in”
(iv) An Assisted hit.
Answer:
(i) Spiker: A player specialized to hit the ball down towards the opponent court. He is also known as smasher.
(ii) Warm-up area: For FIVB, World and Official Competitions, the warm-up areas, sized approximately 3 × 3 m is located in both of the bench side corners, outside the free zone.
(iii) A ball ‘in’: The ball is ‘in’ if at any moment of its contact with the floor, some part of the ball touches the court, including the boundary lines.
(iv) Assisted Hit: A player when takes the support from teammate or any other structure or object in order to reach the ball within the playing area.
(b) (i) State any three specific rules related to libero player. (9)
(ii) List the various sanction cards used by the referee along with the offence for which they are used.
(iii) List three types of service techniques used by the volleyball players.
Answer:
(i) Rules related to Libero player:
- The Libero is allowed to replace any player in a back row position.
- He/she is restricted to perform as a back row player and is not allowed to complete an attack hit from anywhere (including playing court and free zone) if at the moment of the contact the ball is entirely higher than the top of the net.
- He/she may not serve, block or attempt to block.
(ii) Sanctions imposed by Referee: According to the judgment of the 1st referee and depending on the seriousness of the offence, the sanctions to be applied and recorded on the score sheet are:
Warning: no sanction – Stage 1: verbal warning, Stage 2: symbol Yellow card
Penalty: sanction – symbol Red card
Expulsion: sanction – symbol Red + Yellow cards jointly
Disqualification: sanction – symbol Red + Yellow card separately
(iii) Variations of Services:
- Under arm Service
- Overhead Service
- Tennis or Jump Service
- Top spin Service
- Reverse spin Service
- Floating Service
(c) (i) When is the ball considered “out” ? (8)
(ii) What is the maximum number of timeouts and substitutions per set for a team ?
(iii) Explain the term ‘four hits’.
(iv) List two conditions when a team is compelled to substitute a player.
Answer:
(i) The ball is “out” when :
- The part of the ball which contacts the floor is completely outside the boundary lines.
- It touches an object outside the court, the ceiling or a person out of play.
- It touches the antennae, ropes, posts or the net itself outside the side bands.
- It crosses the vertical plane of the net either partially or totally outside the crossing space.
- It crosses completely the lower space under the net.
(ii) Timeout : Each team may request a maximum of two timeouts. All requested time-outs last for 30 seconds.
Substitutions : Each team may request a maximum of six substitutions per set.
(iii) Four Hits: The team is entitled to a maximum of three hits (in addition to blocking), for returning the ball. If more are used, the team commits the fault of “Four Hits”.
(iv) Conditions when a team is compelled to substitute a player:
- If player is injured and cannot continue to play; can be substituted legally.
- An expelled player must be substituted legally.
Softball
Question 18.
(a) Explain the following in Softball: [8]
(i) Bunt
(ii) Over slide
(iii) The dug out
(iv) A Fly ball.
Answer:
(i) Bunt: A bunt is a batted ball that is not hit with full force and swing.
(ii) Over slide : The base is disloged and moved from its position after a runner slide. If the runner is outside the reach of the basic orginal position and is touched legally, he/she is retired ?
(iii) The dugout: The dug out is a designated area for coaches, players, subsitution and other officials.
(iv) A fly ball: A fly ball caught in the field, hold the runner on base. Runners advancing on fly ball can be thrown out returning to base.
(b) (i) Mention any three circumstances when the batter is out.
(ii) List three situations when an umpire calls a ball.
(iii) State three situations when an umpire can suspend play. [9]
Answer:
(i) Three circumstances when the batter is out:
(a) When the third strike is caught by the catcher.
(b) When the ball is caught by any player.
(c) When he/she bunts foul, after the second strike.
(ii) When umpire calls a ball:
(a) For each legally pitched ball that does not enter the strike zone.
(b) Touches the ground before reaching home plate . and is not swung at.
(c) Touches home plate and at which the batter does not swing.
(iii) When umpire suspends a play:
(a) Whenever the plate umpire leaves his position to burst the plate or any such activity.
(b) Whenever the plate umpire leaves his position to brush the plate.
(c) Whenever a batter or pitcher stops out of position for a legitimate reason.
(c) (i) When is a pitcher credited with a loss ? [8]
(ii) List two situations when a base hit shall not be recorded.
(iii) What will the decision of the referee be when the ball in play is over thrown or is blocked ?
(iv) List two instances when the umpire declares no pitch.
Answer:
(i) A pitcher shall be charged with a loss, when his team is left behind in score and his team thereafter fails to tie the score.
(ii) When base hit shall not be recorded:
(a) When a runner is forced out by a batted ball, except for a fielding area.
(b) When a player fielding a batted ball retires a preceding runner with ordinary effort.
(iii) When the ball in the play is overthrown, as is blocked, the referee gives the runner to next base if he runs.
(iv) The umpire declares no pitch when :
(a) The pitcher pitches during a suspension of play.
(b) The pitcher pitches before a runner has retouched his base after a foul ball has been declared and the ball is dead.
Question 19.
(a) Explain the following terms: [8]
(i) Appeal play
(ii) A batted ball
(iii) Fair territory
(iv) Base path
Answer:
(i) Appeal play : A play upon which an umpire cannot make a decision until requested by a player. The appeal must be done (made) before the next ball is delivered.
(ii) A batted ball: Any ball that hits the bat and lands either on fair or foul territory.
(iii) Fair territory : That part of the playing field within the first and third base foul lines from home base to the bottom of the extreme playing field fence
(iv) Base Path : An imaginary line three feet to either side or direct line between the bases.
(b) (i) State three situations when a ball is declared a ‘blocked ball’ ? (9)
(ii) List three situations when an umpire calls a strike.
(iii) Write three instances when an umpire calls a delayed- dead ball.
Answer:
(i) Three Situations when a ball is declared a ‘blocked ball’:
(a) A thrown ball which touches any object which is not a part of the official equipment or official playing area.
(b) A thrown ball that is touched or handled by a person not engaged in the game.
(c) When a ball is blocked due to any hindrance.
(ii) An umpire calls a strike when :
(a) For each legally pitched ball struck at and missed by the batter.
(b) When any part of a legally pitched ball enters the strike zone before touching the ground and at which batter does not swing.
(c) For each foul ball when the batter has less than two strikes.
(iii) Umpire calls a delayed dead ball when there is :
(a) An illegal pitch
(b) Catcher’s obstruction
(c) Plate umpire interference.
(c) (i) When are stolen bases credited to a runner? (8)
(ii) List two situations when a runner is declared ‘not out’.
(iii) What will the decision of the referee be when the ball gets lodged in the clothing of an opponent player ?
(iv) When does the pitch start ?
Answer:
(i) Stolen bases are credited to a runner whenever he advances one base unaided by a hit, a put out, an error or force out, a fielder’s choice, a passed ball, a wild pitch or an illegal pitch.
(ii) Runner is declared not out:
(a) When a fielder makes a play on a runner while using an illegal glove.
(b) Having the entire play nullified with runner returning to the last base held at the time of the play.
(iii) When the ball gets lodged in the clothing of an opponent player, the referee gives the throw in again.
(iv) The pitch start : A pitch starts when the pitcher holds the ball in both hands in front of the body and both feet must be on the ground and touching the pitcher’s palate. Only one forward step is allowed to start the pitch as the ball is simultaneously released from the hand.