ICSE 2016 Physical Education Question Paper Solved for Class 10

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ICSE Class 10 Physical Education Question Paper 2016 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) Write any two advantages of Health Education. (2)
Answer:
Advantages of Health Education :
1. 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.

2. 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.

3. Guides Preventive Steps against Diseases: It guides us regarding the preventive and treatment steps to be taken against various communicable diseases.

(b) Name any two diseases caused due to lack of Oral Hygiene. (2)
Answer:
Diseases caused due to lack of Oral Hygiene:

Abscess: It is decay of teeth.
Pyorrhea: It is bad smell from mouth.
Stomach Ache: Swear stomach ache and gastric problem.

(c) State any three Anti-mosquito measures. (3)
Answer:
Anti-mosquito measures : The preventive steps revolve around the breeding and growth of mosquitoes. Therefore, ditches, pits, etc., must be filled up before the onset of rainy season. Dirty water should not be allowed to stand near localities; spraying of DDT or BHC or malathion at dirty places; using of mosquito net, anti-mosquito repellant, oil, cream, coil, fluid, fixing mosquito screen on windows and doors, etc. In high risk areas of malaria, people should take one tablet of chloroquine (every week) during rainy season. Blood should be examined for malaria parasite to prevent its spread.

(d) Mention any three causes of Tuberculosis. (3)
Answer:
Tuberculosis is chronic and dangerous in which there is infection in the lungs. It affects lungs initially, later it also affects joints, bones, intestine and brain. This disease spreads by micro-organisms (rod shaped) called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Symptoms are like continuous fever (during night) and feeling of tiredness. Other symptoms are chronic cough, breathlessness, pain in chest, weight loss, loss of appetite, spitting of blood with sputum, etc.

Causes of Tuberculosis are :

Droplets Infection, generally the sputum or saliva of infected person spreads this disease.
Smoking, Alcoholism
Unhygienic conditions help to spread this infection like not washing utensils, etc.
Poor Hygiene Habits, not washing hands etc.

Question 2.
(a) Name any four common sports injuries. (2)
Answer:
The common sports injuries are:

Contusion
Abrasion
Laceration or Wound
Strain
Sprain
Dislocation
Bone fracture.

(b) What is Nutrition ? (2)
Answer:
Nutrition is the food which provides energy for workout along with growth and development of body. Our body grows, develops and functions properly with the help of nutrients in the food. The food contains various types of nutrients in it like Carbohydrates, Fats, Proteins, Vitamins, Minerals and Water.

Regular washing of hair with soap or shampoo or conditioner.
Regular combing of hair with proper comb.
Gentle massage with hair oil improves the hair growth.
Hair should be kept clean and free from parasites, such as lice. The lice can be killed by washing the hair with shampoo containing linden. Dandruff can be removed by regular washing and combing. The best treatment for dandruff is regular washing with a shampoo containing selenium compounds or coal tar extracts.

(d) What is Pneumonia ? Write any two symptoms of pneumonia. (3)
Answer:
Pneumonia is a disease of Lungs.

It is caused by various types of germs such as Diplococcic pneumonia, Staphylococcus, Pneumococcal which enter into lungs and affect its functioning.
It is caused due to exposure to cold or dry places.
It is caused by the infected sputum of the patient.

Symptoms: In most cases:

Common cold (running nose) and frequent coughing.
Pain in chest, throat and difficulty in eating food.
Inflammation in the lungs, often patient feels shaking chills.
Cough along with sputum.
The high fever continues up to 105°F. Pulse is faster, about 150 beats per minute.
Restlessness.

Question 3.
(а) State any four advantages of Correct Posture. (2)
Answer:
Advantages of Correct Posture are :
1. Attractive Physical Appearance: The first image of personality comes through good posture. A good posture makes individual appear smart, good looking, charming and attractive.

2. Health Status: Correct posture of body reflects positive health status of an individual. Good posture is an image of good health and sound body.

3. Psychological Balance: A good posture improves the psychological balance of the body and mind. It improves the activeness of mind and leads to its optimum development.

4. Lesser Strain and Pain over Joints: Good posture causes less strain and pain over joints, as it distributes the body weight equally over the joints.

5. Improves Social Status: A good physique reflects positive social qualities. Good posture is an image of happy lifestyle and social well-being of an individual.

(b) State any four advantages of Recreation. (2)
Answer:
Advantages of Recreation are:

Develops Creativity: These activities guide our enquiring mind into creativity and adventure. It is very helpful for child growth.
Optimum Health: These activities develop optimum level of wellness along with good health and lot of physical fitness ability.
Utilization of Time: They provide good utilization of free time. They help to leam various life skills.
Outlet to Emotions: They provide easy outlet to emotions. They regulate and control our emotions and expressions.
Cheerful Life: These activities are very funny, enjoyable and pleasurable. Thus, they make the life cheerful and happy.

(c) Name the microorganism which causes Malaria. Mention any two symptoms. (3)
Answer:
It is caused by biting of female Anopheles mosquito. The growth of these mosquitoes takes place in dirty places, garbage, standing water, etc. When this mosquito bites a healthy person, it injects the germs via the blood inside the body. The incubation period of malaria is 7-20 days. It is the most fatal disease in the world.

Symptoms:

Headache and shivering with high temperature up to 104°-106° F (Fahrenheit).
There is a lot of perspiration (sweating) when fever subsides.
Body becomes weak and skin with pale colour.
Nausea feeling.

(d) What is Immunity ? Name the types of Immunity. (3)
Answer:
Immunity is the ability of the body to resist against disease. There are two types of defence mechanism against all types of infections or diseases. It involves the blocking of entry of pathogens or destroying the pathogens in two ways :
(A) Internal defence or Natural Immunity or Innate Immunity (developed by body itself)
(B) External agent defence or Acquired Immunity or Adoptive Immunity (developed by medicines, drugs, creams and medical aids).

Question 4.
(а) Define Disinfectants. (2)
Answer:
Disinfection is the killing of various pathogenic microbes which may otherwise find their entry in the body and may cause diseases. It is a preventive measure against communicable diseases. Disinfectants or germicides are chemical substances which destroy harmful microbes. They are suitable for application to inanimate objects only, where the microbes thrive and multiply. The commonly used disinfectants are Cresol, Phenol, Lysol, Formalin; Lime Bordeaux mixture, DDT, BHC, etc.

(b) What is meant by the term Vector Infection? (2)
Answer:
Vector Infection is a type of infection in which disease spreads through insects or animals by their bites like malaria, rabies, etc. In this infection the pathogens are transmitted from infected person by bite of insects, parasites, animals, etc.

(c) What is the full form of HIV ? Mention any two symptoms. (3)
Answer:
HIV means Human Immunodeficiency Virus. This disease also referred as AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) is a disorder of T-cells in blood (which stimulates antibody production) and affects the immune system of body. This results in the loss of natural defence against viral infections.
The symptoms are the rapid weight loss and chronic fatigue.

(d) State the sleep requirement for the following age groups: (3)
(i) Infants and children from 6 months to 2 years.
(ii) 2 years to 12 years.
(iii) Adults with normal routine.
Answer:
The body obtains adequate rest by means of sleep. One feels fresh and full of vigour after having a sound sleep. Sleep requirement for the following age groups are :
(i) Infants and children from 6 months to 2 years: 14-16 hours.
(ii) 2 years to 12 years : 10-12 hours.
(iii) Adults with normal routine : 7- 8 hours.

Question 5.
(a) Name any two diseases spread by Fungi. (2)
Answer:
Fungi grows in damp spots with sweat. Diseases spread by Fungi are:
(i) Ringworm.
(ii) Athlete’s foot.

(b) Write the full form of ABC and BMI. (2)
Answer:

Full form of ABC is: Airway, Breathing and Circulation.
Full form of BMI is: Body Mass Index.

(c) Suggest three precautions that should be taken to avoid accidents caused by cooking gas. (3)
Answer:
Precautions that should be taken to avoid accidents caused by cooking gas are:

Rubber tube of gas cylinder should be checked up regularly for gas leakage.
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.
Door and windows should be opened for cross ventilation.

(d) State any three ill-effects of drugs. (3)
Answer:
Ill-effects of drugs are :
(i) Addictive Effects: Most of these substances have addictive effects, thus create physical and psychological dependence. Its regular use becomes the need of athletes to perform well in physical activity.

(ii) Cardiac Problems: Doping has adverse effect over heart and causes many types of cardiac problems like varied heartbeat, high blood pressure, hypertension, cardiac arrest, heart attack, etc.

(iii) Affects Kidney and Liver: Doping substance is strong chemicals, thus it adversely affects, like Cancer of kidney and liver. It leads to non-functioning or partial damage or failure of these important organs.

(iv) Unbalanced Psychological Behaviour: These substances usually lead to unbalanced psychological behaviour like aggression, loss of concentration, dizziness, headache, loss of neuromuscular responses, nausea feeling, nervousness, high anxiety, insomnia, depression etc.

(v) Musculature Body: Anabolic steroid causes strong muscles, thus affects the feminine look of females like musculature body of females, loss of hair (baldness), male voice, causes beard or moustaches on face, etc., thus personality is affected.

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) Explain the following terms: (8)
(i) Timed Out
(ii) Catch Out
(iii) Intentional Disturbance
(iv) Double Hit
Answer:
(i) Timed out: If the batsman does not report to face the bowler or unduly delays the match or if the new batsman takes longer than two minutes, from the previous wicket fall.

(ii) Catch out: When a ball is caught by a fielder before it touches the ground or if a fielder catches the ball hit by bat by the batsman.

(iii) Intentional Disturbance: If the batsman gets in the way of an opponent trying to catch the ball or when any player creates disturbance knowingly and hinders the batsman/bowler/fielder during the play of the game.

(iv) Double hit: 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. Or if a batsman hits the delivery with his bat and deliberately hits the ball again for any reason other than to defend his wicket.

(b) (i) List any three Protective Equipments used by the batsman. (9)
(ii) Write down any three Fielding Positions of ‘On Side’.
(iii) What is the importance of 30 Yard Circle in the game of Cricket ?
Answer:
(i) Protective equipments used in cricket:

Helmet
Leg Protector/ Pads
Batsman/Batting Gloves
Chest Guard
Abdomen Guard

(ii) Fielding Positions of ‘On Side’:

Mid-on
Long on
Square leg
Fine Leg
Mid-wicket

(iii) 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.

(c) Write the following : (8)
(i) Weight and circumference of a cricket ball.
(ii) Length and widest part of a cricket bat.
(iii) Height and breadth of cricket stumps.
(iv) Distance between stumps and distance of inner circle from the wickets.
Answer:
(i) Weight of the cricket ball = 5‘/2 ounce (156 gm.).
Circumference of the ball = 9 inches (22-5 cm).

(ii) Length of the cricket bat = 38 Inch (96-5 cm).
Widest part of bat = 4‘/4 inch (10 -8 cm).

(iii) Height of stumps = 28 inches (71-1 cm)
Breadth of stumps = 9 inches (22-8 cm)

(iv) Distance between stumps = 66 feet (22 yd.) or 20-12 m
Distance of Inner circle from wickets = 30 yards (27-4 m)

Question 7.
(a) Explain the following terms : (8)
(i) A Sight Screen
(ii) How’s That
(iii) A Googly
(iv) A China-man
Answer:
(i) Sight Screen: It is a specified white or colour screen kept behind the stumps (especially behind bowling stump) over the boundary line, to provide visibility of approaching bowler towards batsman. It is with the dimension of 6 meter in length and 3 meter high.

(ii) How’s That: An appeal by the fielding-players to Umpire to consider the delivery of ball carefully. This appeal pressurizes the Umpire to consider them.

(iii) Googly: A ball bowled in such a way that it turns opposite than what it seems to be.

(iv) China-man: When a left arm spinner delivers an off-break bowling, it is termed as China-man.

(b) (i) Draw a diagram of a Cricket Pitch and mark the following: (9)
1. The Bowling Crease
2. The Popping Crease
3. The Return Crease
(ii) What do you mean by Ball Tampering ?
(iii) What do you mean by the term Substitute?
Answer:
(i) 1. Bowling Crease
2. The Popping Crease
3. The Return Crease

(ii) Ball Tampering: It is the intentional damage to the ball by the fielding players to get undue advantage in the swing of the ball during bowling.

(iii) Substitute: A player from batting, fielding side is replaced with a new player. In super substitute, this replaced player can bat or field or bowl (with certain conditions). This is on trial basis. This is also referred as twelveth man.

(c) Explain the following: (8)
(i) A Stance
(ii) A Full Toss
(iii) A Run-up
(iv) A Sweep Shot
Answer:
(i) Stance : It is a position or posture of a batsman at the crease before facing a delivery.
(ii) Full Toss: A ball delivered by bowler above the ankles of the batsman without the bounce.
(iii) Run-Up : An approach run taken by bowler during bowling.
(iv) Sweep Shot: In this the batsman hits the ball to deep angle while kneeling down.

Football

Question 8.
(a) Draw a diagram of football field showing the entire dimensions. (8)
Answer:

(b) (i) State three procedures that will be followed during a Kick-off. (9)
(ii) State any three duties of an Assistant Referee.
(iii) What is the procedure of taking a Throw-in?
Answer:
(i) Touch line (100 to 130 yds)

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) Duties of 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 or throw-in or goal-kick or off side?

(c) (i) When is corner kick awarded and from where is it taken ? (8)
(ii) Explain the following:
1. A Substitution
2. A Through-Pass
Answer:
(i) Corner-Kick: It is also known as flag kick. Corner kick is awarded when a defender 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.

(ii) 1. Substitution: Though there are five reserve players but only two substitutes are permitted during match that too with permission from Referee.

2. Through-Pass: In this, the ball is passed between two or more defenders and the own teammate collects the ball and moves further.

Question 9.
(a) (i) State any four offences committed by a player within his own penalty area, which warrant the award of Penalty-kick.
(ii) What is the circumference and weight of a standard football ? State its minimum and maximum size.(8)
Answer:
(i) Penalty-Kick: A penalty kick is awarded when a foul is committed by a defender in the penalty area or technical area. The ball is placed on the penalty spot and the attacking player tries to kick it directly into the goal and goalkeeper only defends it. The offences are like :

Intentional hit to the player
Intentional handling the ball
Charging opponent
Holding opponent from behind.

(ii) Weight of the football = 14 ounce (400 gm) Minimum. 16 ounce (450 gm) Maximum Circumference of football = 27 inches (68 cm) Minimum. 28 inches (711 cm) Maximum

(b) (i) How is a goal scored in the game of football ?
(ii) As a Referee what decisions would you take if the following incidents occur during a match ?
1. A player intentionally pushes an opponent.
2. A defending player intentionally handles the ball in the penalty area.
3. A player indulges in misconduct even after receiving a Yellow card.
(iii) In a Knock-out tournament if the match ends in a draw, what will be the procedures followed to determine the winner of the match ? (9)
Answer:
(i) When the live ball crosses the goal line under the cross bar and in between the goal post.

(ii) Referee’s decision
1. When a player intentionally pushes an opponent then Direct Free Kick should be given.
2. When a defending player intentionally handles the ball in the penalty area then Penalty Kick should be given.
3. When a player indulges in misconduct even after receiving a Yellow Card then Red Card should be given (player should be sent off the game).

(iii) 1. During a knock-out tournament, if there is a tie at the end of regulation time, then the teams play for 30 minutes extra time of two half of 15-minutes each overtime period. In this duration if any team makes the goal, it wins the match. Earlier there was golden goal period in which the team who scores the goal first wins the game but now it is known as silver goal period.

2. If there is still a tie after the overtime period, a penalty shoot-out takes place (sudden death). The referee decides which goal will be used for the penalty kicks; the team to kick first is determined by a toss. Each team chooses 5 players to take the kick in turns. The team that has the most goals after 5 kicks wins the game.

3. If the teams are still tied after 5 kicks each, the teams keep taking penalty kicks until one team wins. The goal is scored when ball crosses the goal line (may be on surface or in air).

(c) Explain the following : (8)
1. An Off-side
2. A Free-kick
3. Heading
4. Passing
Answer:
1. Off-Side: A player is off side when he is close to the opposing goal line without the ball, unless two defenders are between the attacker and the goal line. This off-side is also considered as a defensive tactic (the entire defensive line moves rapidly in a wave to put the attackers off side). Off-side is given by linesman by raising red flag. Goal is not considered in that case and opponent is awarded indirect kick.

2. Free-Kick: A free-kick is awarded when a player has been fouled. In the direct free-kick, the ball can be kicked directly at the goal. In the indirect free-kick, the ball must be passed to a teammate before being directed at the goal. Opponent players must be 10 yards away from where it is to be taken.

3. 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.

4. 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) Explain the following : (8)
(i) Goal Area
(ii) Free Throw Line
(iii) Duration of Extra Time
(iv) Free Space Area
Answer:
(i) Goal Area: The arc around the goal post at 6 mt, which is restricted for all players except goalkeeper.
(ii) Free Throw Line: The dotted arc line marked around the goal area at 9 mt away from goal post. Free throw is awarded from this line.
(iii) Duration of Extra Time = 2 halves of 5 minutes each. (1 min break in between).
(iv) Free Space Area: The area where suspended player remains sitting till suspension time is over.

(b) (i) Mention any three duties of Timekeeper. (9)
(ii) Mention any three instances when a Referee gives a Two-minute suspension to a player.
(iii) Write any three privileges of the Goalkeeper.
Answer:
(i) 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 informs 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.

(ii) Two-Minute Suspension is given:

When player misbehaves with Referee.
Performs unsportsman act to opponent; manhandling the opponent.
Intentional obstruction from behind.
Repeatedly obstruction in spite of warning or yellow card.
Attempts to endanger the opponent’s health while attacking.

(iii) Privilege 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.

(c) (i) Write six situations where Penalty Throw is awarded. (8)
(ii) Write any two situations where Warning is given.
Answer:
(i) Penalty Throw (7m-throw) is awarded from 7 Meter line. This is given

When defending player intentionally obstructs the opponent from behind.
Blocking dangerously while player is throwing ball towards goal.
Jumps on the opponent without the ball.
Pushes the opponent.
Trips on the opponent when he has clear chance of scoring.

(ii) Warning is given when :

Pulls or hits the ball from opponents.
Blocks opponent with arms or legs.
Restrain, hold, pass, run or jump into opponent.
Endangers opponent.

Question 11.
(a) (i) Mention the two throws for which the Referee must
always blow the whistle to restart the game. (8)
(ii) What is the Restraining Line meant for?
(iii) Explain the term ‘throw of T.
(iv) Explain the term ‘free throw’ in handball.
Answer:
(i) Throws for which Referee whistles for restart of the game:

When goal has been scored.
After the end of first half.
After the 7 meter-throw or after the penalty throw.

(ii) Restraining Line is meant for goalkeeper. It restrains goalkeeper to come (ahead of goal line) up to this mark.

(iii) Throw-off : To start (after the goal scored or in beginning of each half) the game, a player passes the ball by cutting centre line whereas players of both teams remain in their own halves.

(iv) Free-Throw: It is also known as 9-mt throw. If defensive team commits fault or violation then opponent is awarded with 9 meter free-throw. Defensive player must be 3 meters away from the opponent players.

(b) (i) What is the meant by a Referee throw? (9)
(ii) When is a player excluded from the game?
(iii) What is the purpose of the Substitute line?
Answer:
(i) 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 pass by cutting side line.

(ii) Player is excluded from the game when Red Card or disqualification of a player who is repeatedly committing obstruction in spite of warning. He is not allowed to play further.

(iii) Substitution Line: The player to be substituted has to come out of playfield first and then the substitute has to enter from the substitute restraining line near the official table. It is marked 4.50 meters on side line, at centre line on both sides.

(c) Define the following terms: (8)
(i) A suspension
(ii) An exclusion
(ii) A goal scored
(iv) A fast-break
Answer:
(i) A Suspension: If player intentionally obstructs the opponent, he remains out for two minutes. The team has to play with less number of player till he gains comes-in.

(ii) An Exclusion: It means disqualification of a player who is repeatedly committing obstruction in spite of warnings. He is not allowed to play further.

(iii) A Goal Scored: When the entire ball has completely crossed the goal line under the goal post, without violations of rules. Referee signals this by raising one hand, followed by restart from centre line.

(iv) Fast-Break: Ball is quickly passed to own teammate for scoring goal, which is placed close to opponent ring. It is moving the ball quickly down the court in order to score before defence can setup.

Hockey

Question 12.
(a) Explain the following terms: (8)
(i) A Goal Line
(ii) A Playing Distance
(iii) Dribbling
(iv) An Obstruction
Answer:
(i) Goal lines: The parts of the back lines between the goal-posts.

(ii) Playing Distance has:
(a) Side lines: 91.40 meters long perimeter lines
(b) Back lines: 55.00 meters long perimeter lines.

(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.

(iv) An Obstruction: It is hindrance to opponent against the rules. It prevents opponent player to play with ball by hindrance through body or stick.

(b) In the event of the ball going over a back line, how does the game resume : (9)
(i) When an attacker knocks the ball out of play ?
(ii) When a defender unintentionally knocks the ball out of play ?
(iii) When a defender intentionally knocks the ball out of play ?
Answer:
(i) When ball goes outside from the end line (intentional) by the defending players then Free hit from back line is permitted to attacking team in that case.

(ii) When a defender unintentionally knocks the ball out of play, then opposite team gets long corner from 5 meter mark.

(iii) When a defender intentionally knocks the ball out of play then penalty corner is given to opponent team.

(c) (i) Write any four occasions when the Umpire blows the whistle dining the game. (8)
(ii) Explain the following:
(A) A Penalty Corner
(B) Dangerous Play
Answer:
(i) The Umpire blows the whistle during the game when

Start and end of each half.
Fouls committed by players.
Goal has been scored.
Penalty corner.
Penalty stroke.

(ii) (A) A penalty corner : An attacker pushes a ball from a mark which is 10 yards away from the goal post on side the team prefers. Five defenders including a goalkeeper are allowed to stand behind the goal line to depend their goal.
(B) Dangerous play : When a player intentionally does something that can hurt another play or the player can be accidental.

Question 13.
(a) Explain the following: (8)
(i) Carried
(ii) A Rolling Substitution
(iii) A Bully
(iv) A Corner
Answer:
(i) Carried: When a ball touches the leg or feet of the player, it is violation.

(ii) Rolling-Substitution: According to new rules any player can be changed from reserve players or substitutes without intimation to Referee. No extra time or stopping of game is given. There can be any number of rolling substitution from the substitute players, except during penalty corner.

(iii) Bully: This method is used to start or restart the game after interruption. In this method, two opponent players try to gain the control over ball by dribbling between them under Referee’s signal.

(iv) Corner: When a ball goes outside from the end line (intentional) by the defending players then long corner pass is permitted to attacking team.

(b) (i) Mention three procedures to be followed while taking a Penalty Stroke. (9)
(ii) List three instances wherein Penalty Corner is awarded.
(iii) State the importance of the Shooting Circle.
Answer:
(i) Penalty stroke: It is also known as 7 yard push. This is awarded when some serious offence is committed by team in their shooting circle. Time stops during penalty stroke. Only goalkeeper and the player taking stroke permitted inside shooting circle. At the whistle player pushes or scoops or flicks the ball towards the goal for scoring a goal whereas goalkeeper defends it. It is done from the penalty spot 7 yards in front of goal post.

(ii) Penalty corner is awarded when a player

commits serious foul (intentionally or unintentionally)
indulges in dangerous play
for misconduct
enters into argument with Umpire.

(iii) Importance of Shooting Circle are:

Goal can only by scored from within the Shooting circle.
Intentional foul committed by defensive team in Shooting circle leads to Penalty corner.
Penalty corner is taken within Shooting circle.

(c) Explain the following : (8)
1. A Corner Push
2. A Dodge
3. A Tapping
4. A Shin Guard
Answer:
1. 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.

2. Dodge: It is the technique of dribble, in which the coming opponent is deceived in other direction by fake body movement. It prevents opponent to interfere or get possession of the ball.

3. Tapping: This skill is used to stop the fast coming ball by carefully stopping with stick. In this skill the stick is kept in between the fast coming ball so that it stops close to stick. There is lot of variation of tapping, like lying stick tapping, blade tapping, reverse stick tapping, etc.

4. Shin-Guard: It is the protective equipment used by a player to protect the shine-bone and ankle. Shin is the area between ankle and the knee. It is fiber made guard which is worn under the long stocking to protect lower leg and ankle.

Basketball

Question 14.
(a) Explain the following: (8)
(i) An Alternating possession indicator
(ii) A Double Foul
(iii) A Violation
(iv) Three Point Successful Shot
Answer:
(i) An Alternating Possession indicator: It is an instrument with arrow/indicator which shows the direction of the possession of ball to a team.
(ii) Double-Foul: A situation in which opposing player commits contact foul against each other simultaneously.
(iii) Violation: An infringement of rules, where opponent is awarded with throw-in from side line or end line closest to infraction.
(iv) Three Point Successful Shot: The basket or goal scoring which gives addition of three points in the score, thrown behind the three point line or arc. Referee signals this by raising both hands showing three fingers of palm.

(b) (i) Explain the following terms: (9)
1. A Ten Second Rule
2. A Cut in
3. A Clean Shot
(ii) What do you mean by Man-to-Man marking?
(iii) Define the term Zone-Defence.
Answer:
(i) 1. 10-Seconds Rule: After the score or due to foul or any other reason if team gets the possession of ball they are supposed to move the ball in the front of court (from the rear half of court) within ‘10’ seconds. (Now 8-second rule).
2. Cut-In: The fast movement of the player towards the basket through two or more opponents to receive the ball.
3. A Clean Shot : A shot in which ball does not touch the board and goal is scored.

(ii) Man-to-Man Marking: It is defensive stactics where each player checks or guards or screens the opponent player (during opponent ball possession).

(iii) Zone-Defence: It is defence in own half, where player covers particular area for defence.

(c) Write the following: (8)
(i) An Illegal Screening
(ii) A Live-Ball
(iii) A Dead-Ball
(iv) A Lay-up-Shot
Answer:
(i) Illegal Screening: It is illegal attempt to delay or prevent opponent player who does not control the ball from reaching desired position.
(ii) Live-Ball: During jump-ball if ball is legally tapped or officials place the ball for play or at the disposal of free throw or throw-in.
(iii) Dead-Ball: Ball lands out of bounds, official blows the whistle, in case of violation, fouls etc. It is temporarily stopping of game.
(iv) Lay-Up-Shot : A shot executed by a player while moving two steps with the ball and attempting a shot.

Question 15.
(a) Explain the following: (8)
(i) A Time-out.
(ii) A Disqualifying Foul
(iii) Rebounding
(iv) A Closely Guarded Player
Answer:
(i) Time-out: It is an interruption of game requested by coach. It lasts not more than one min. It can be taken one time in I, II and III quarter; and two times in IV quarter.

(ii) A Disqualifying Foul or Unsportsmanlike Foul: This is an intentional foul. It is a personal foul of a player, with or without the ball. It is deliberately committed against opponent. Player knowingly hits the opponent player who is going for scoring basket. This is a serious foul in which opponent gets two free throws along with side pass from centre line.

(iii) Rebounding: It is attempt to recollect the ball if it fails to score basket. It is bounce back of the ball after striking ring or backboard (in un-converted shot) which comes for play.

(iv) Closely Guarded Player: When a player is checked or guarded closely providing less chance to move in any direction.

(b) What do you understand by following terms: (9)
(i) Blocking
(ii) Holding
(iii) A Held Ball
Answer:
(i) Blocking : It is illegal personal contact which impedes the progress of opponent player with or without the ball.
(ii) Holding: It is personal contact to opponent player that infers the freedom of movement (by body contact).
(iii) 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 (earlier jump-ball was performed under this condition).

(c) Write the following terms: (8)
(i) Dribbling
(ii) A Board Shot
(iii) A Three Point-Shot
(iv) Team Fouls
Answer:
(i) Dribbling : It is pumping of ball with hands so that it bounces back by which the movement of ball takes place by a player.
(ii) Board-Shot: It is an attempt to goal (score basket) by bounce from the ring board i.e., ball to hit the board first for scoring basket.
(iii) Three Point Shot: The basket or goal scoring which gives addition of three points in the score. It should be thrown behind the three point line or arc.
(iv) Team Fouls: These are total fouls of team. If team fouls exceed more than four fouls in each quarter then opponent team is awarded with two free throws on each foul.

Volleyball

Question 16.
(a) Explain the following : (8)
(i) A Blocking
(ii) A Misconduct
(iii) An Assisted hit
(iv) A Consecutive contact
Answer:
(i) Blocking: It is preventing the coming smash or ball over the net so that it lands in opponent court.
(ii) 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.
(iii) 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.
(iv) Consecutive-Contact: A player may not contact the ball two times consecutively, it is a foul.

(b) Enumerate any three duties of each of the following : (9)
(i) A First referee
(ii) An Assistant referee
(iii) A Captain on the court
Answer:
(i) Duties of First Referee :

He is responsible for the conduct of match under rales and regulations from the start until the end.
He is final authority as far decision of match.
He can replace other officials who are not performing duty properly.
Referee controls all the situations of the match under rales.
Referee performs toss before the start of match,

(ii) Duties of Assistant Referee:

To provide assistance and help to first Referee.
He looks after rotation fault, positional fault, line cut, etc.
Helps match referee for substitution, time out.
He checks scorer and other officials.
He checks the fouls and faults at the net.

(iii) A Captain of the court:

Performs the toss.
Signs the Score sheet.
Authorized for conduct of team.
A captain of the court requests the referee to reconsider/check the decision.
Can verify the score sheet.

(c) Briefly explain the following: (8)
(i) A Rotation
(ii) A Collective block
(iii) A Screening
(iv) A Technical time out
Answer:
(i) Rotation : After every change of service; the players of serving-side rotate in clockwise otherwise it may be foul.

(ii) Collective-block: A block executed by two or more players in an attempt to block the coming ball.

(iii) Screening: A player of servicing team must not prevent the visibility of service player. The collective screening, from seeing the server or the flight path of the ball is illegal.

(iv) Technical Time-Out: It is given for 60 seconds in the final set when leading team reaches at the 8th and 16th points. It may be requested by each team.

Question 17.
(a) (i) List the officials appointed to conduct the match. (8)
(ii) What is a Rally point?
(iii) Who requests the referee for a substitution?
(iv) When is the service changed during a match?
Answer:
(i) Officials = 1 Referee, 1 Assistant Referee, 1 Scorer, 1 Table Official, 1 Commissioner of match, 4 Line Judges
(ii) Rally point: It is a point gained by exchange of strokes across the net.
(iii) The coach of the team requests for substitution to the assistant referee.
(iv) Service is changed when foul/violation is committed by the serving team or opponent gains the point or opponent team wins the rally.

(b) (i) List three services faults which lead to a change of service. (9)
(ii) Mention three types of delays which prolong the games.
(iii) Explain the procedure of substitution during play.
Answer:
(i) Service Faults:

Unable to serve properly over the net.
Cutting of Service line during service.
Service lands outside the court.
Ball stuck in net during service.
Service is delivered from side of Antenna.

(ii) Delays in game:

During Substitution.
Timeout.
Ball goes away.
Injury to player.
Improper request to Umpire.

(iii) Substitution is done with the permission of Referee. An area 3 m away towards side line (substitution area) is allowed to move for substitution. When Referee signals for substitution the player should move out and substitute player should enter.

(c) Draw a neat diagram of a volleyball court and mark the following: (8)
(i) Side line
(ii) Service line
(iii) Attack line
(iv) Front zone
(v) Back zone
(vi) Rotation position
(vii) Height of the net (men) from the ground
(viii) Size of the net
Answer:

Softball

Question 18.
(a) Explain the following terms : (9)
(i) A chopped ball
(ii) A batter
(iii) A tagging
(iv) An illegally caught ball
Answer:
(i) A chopped ball: An illegal shot in which the ball is deliberately hit hard downward so that it bounces into the air in an attempt to avoid being caught.
(ii) A batter : A player comes on the base to face the delivery bowls by the pitcher is called batter.
(iii) A tagging : When less than two out and a ball is hit in the air and caught runners who have the base must return and tag before they can legally advance.
(iv) An illegally caught ball: An illegally caught ball occurs when a fielder catches a batted or thrown ball with his cap, glove or any part of his uniform while it is detached from its proper place.

(b) (i) List three instances of a Trapped Ball. (8)
(ii) State three duties of a plate umpire.
(iii) Mention three instances when the ball is dead and not in play ?
Answer:
Three instances of a Trapped ball:
(i) To make the batter out.
(ii) To make base runner not able to reach the base.
(iii) To make the base runner out.
Plate umpire:

He will call all balls and strikes.
He will determine when a game is forfeited.
He will assume all duties when assigned as a single umpire to a game.

Ball is dead and not in play :
(a) When the ball is batted illegally.
(b) When ‘No pitch’ is declared.
(c) When a foul ball is not caught.

(c) (i) What is the procedure of scoring in the soft ball ? (8)
(ii) What is the procedure of substitution in the game of softball ?
(iii) List any three conditions when a batter becomes a batter runner.
Answer:
(i) Procedure of scoring: One run shall be scored each time when a runner legally touches first, second third bases and home plate before the third out of the inning.

(ii) The coach or team representive of the team making the substitution shall immediatly notify the plate umpire at the time the substitute enters. The plate umpire shall report the change to the scorer. A substitute is not officially in the game until a pitch has been thrown or a play made.

(iii) Batter become a runner: Three conditions when a batter becomes a batter (base) runner:

As soon as he hits a fair ball.
When four balls have been called by umpire.
When the catcher interferes with or prevents line from striking at a pitched ball.

Question 19.
(a) (i) Name any two miscellaneous playing equipment. [8]
(ii) What is the distance between the bases ?
(iii) What is the length and breadth of the catcher’s boxes?
(iv) Which team is called a defensive team ?
Answer:
(i) (1) Helmet (2) Gloves
(ii) Distance between the bases – 60 feet.
(iii) Catcher’s box length – 10 feet
Catcher’s box breadth – 8 feet 5 inches
(iv) Defensive Team : The team which pitching the ball and trying makes out the batting team an low score is called defensive team.

(b) (i) Under what circumstances is the base runner entitled
for more than one base ? [9]
(ii) What do you mean by an interference ?
(iii) What is a foul tip ?
Answer:
(i) When a player hits the ball out of bound is entitled for more than one base.
(ii) Interference : In soft ball interference occurs in a situation in which a person illegally changes the course of play from what is expected.
(iii) Foul tip : In softball a foul tip is defined as a batted ball that goes sharp directly from the bat to the catcher’s hand and is legally caught. A foul tip is considered a strike and the ball remains in play.

(c) Explain: [8]
(i) A stealing
(ii) An altered bat
(iii) An innings
(iv) Circumference and weight of the ball
Answer:
(i) A 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.
(ii) Altered bat : A bat is altered when the physical structure of a leg bat has been changed.
(iii) Inning: An inning in softball consists of two haves. In each half one team bats until three out are made with the other defence team.
(iv) Circumference of ball – 65 to 67 cm.
Weight of ball – 260 to 280 gms.