Physical Education Specimen Paper 2024-2025 (English Medium) ICSE Class 10 Question Paper Solution

Identify the sports injury given below.

Shin Splint

Achilles Tendonitis

Planter Fasciitis

Runner's Knee

The form of nutrition in which the intake of nutrients is oversupplied is known as ______.

Undernutrition

Overnutrition

Special diet

Staple diet

How is the MCL injury treated?

ABC

CPR

RICE

Direct pressure

This injury is characterised by pain in the front part of lower leg ______.

Sprained ankle

Shin splint

Stress fracture

Tennis elbow

Which of the following aspect comes into the domain of growth?

Changes in qualitative aspect

Changes in developmental aspect

Changes in the quantitative aspect

Change in quality

Egg is a source of ______.

Mineral

Carbohydrate

Protein

Vitamins

Which of the following sports training principle suggests that minor changes in training regime yields more consistent gain in sports performance?

Principle of reversibility   

Principle of adaptation

Principle of variance

Principle of specificity

Being able to change direction quickly in a game of Basketball is a good example of which skill related component?

Co-ordination

Speed

Power

Agility

The unit used to describe the energy content of food is called as ______.

Litre

Kilogram

Calorie

Meter

Nutrition

Meal planning

Balanced diet

Muscular strength can be tested through which activity?

Standing long jump

50-meter sprint

The push-up test

Stork balance test

How does a fracture occur?

Lactic acid accumulation

Over stretching of the ligament

Impact of direct force or a severe blow

Overusing a muscle

Assertion (A): Adolescence is a stage of rapid physical growth and development.

Reason (R): During adolescence hormonal changes trigger significant physical changes in the body.

Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is correct explanation of the assertion.

Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is not correct explanation of assertion.

Assertion is false but reason is true.

Assertion is true but reason is false.

The process that starts in human from infancy and continues into late adolescent concentrating on gross and fine motor skills as well as puberty is ______.

Mental development

Emotional development

Physical development

Neuro-muscular development

Performing daily chores without any fatigue is called as ______.

Mental wellness

Physical fitness

Dynamic ability

Physical education

Assertion (A): Physical Education is recognised as an indispensable part of the school curriculum.

Reason (R): It helps the students to attain physical, mental, emotional progress and builds their self-esteem.

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.

A is true but R is false.

A is false but R is true.

An ankle sprain is an example of ______.

Soft tissue injury

Concussion

Bone fracture

Abrasion

According to the principle of overload, which of the following statement is correct?

There should be greater load on the body than the normal load.

There should not be greater load on the body than the normal load.

Training load should remain static.

Training load should be extreme.

______ is the feeling of stability and control over your body.

Flexibility

Power

Accuracy

Balance

Periodization means ______.

The regular training of sports and games.

The irregular workout during sports and games.

The specific process of training and workload every day.

The systematic planning of athletic or physical training.

Match the following:

I - 3, II - 4, III - 1, IV - 2

I - 3, II - 2, III - 1, IV - 4

I - 1, II - 2, III - 4, IV - 3

I - 3, II - 1, III - 2, IV - 4

Define the term development.

What is plantar fasciitis injury?

List any three main objectives of physical education.

What is a concussion?

State any two symptoms of concussion.

State any two emotional development objectives which are a desired outcome of a well-planned Physical Education program.

Mention any two causes of sports injuries.

Explain why Strength is a component of Physical Fitness.

State any three characteristics of endomorph body.

Priya a talented sprinter is experiencing issues with her start in her 100 meter race. She often lags behind her competitors during the initial phase of the race. To improve Priya’s sprint start, her coach devises a training program for her. He includes reflex and interval training to improve her start.

1. Which principle of sports training did the coach apply?
2. Which component of motor fitness did the coach target to improve her start?

Define the term health education.

Write three responsibilities of a physical education teacher.

What is hip bursitis?

State any two causes of hip bursitis injury.

Explain the following term in cricket:

Free hit

Explain the following term in cricket:

Power play

Explain the following term in cricket:

Reverse swing

Explain the following term in cricket:

Late cut

Explain danger area on the cricket pitch.

Identify the following umpire signal.

Identify the following umpire signal.

Identify the following umpire signal.

Mention any three fielding positions on the on side of the field.

In a cricket match Anthony (Fielder) seeks to gain an advantage by insulting, abusing or gesturing to the opposing batter (Sawant). What is this term called in cricket?

Explain the following term in cricket:

Short run

What is a bouncer?

Explain the term middle order.

Explain the following term in cricket:

A duck

Explain the following term in cricket:

Stance

Explain the following term in cricket:

Out swing

Explain the following term in cricket:

Beamer

What is meant by obstructing the field?

Write the following:

Length of the bat.

Write the length of the cricket pitch.

Write the height of the stumps.

What is the importance of the ‘30-yard circle’ in a cricket match?

Cricket is a sport that requires specific equipment to ensure the safety and performance of players. Durga Prasad seems to be a talented young batting cricketer all though he has started training recently and has got selected to play for an upcoming match. Durga Prasad is not aware of the compulsory equipment he needs to carry with him for the game. Which equipment do you think needs to be taken by him for the match?

Explain the term run up in cricket.

What do you mean by the term substitute?

Explain The term Bodyline Bowling in cricket.

Write short note on: 

Halfway line

Write short note on:

Penalty mark

Write short note on:

Full time

Write short note on:

Final pass

Differentiate between short pass and long pass in football.

Write any three occasions when the ball is said to be out of play in the game of football.

When is a corner kick awarded and from where is it taken?

What is the shape of the ball?

What is the circumference of the ball?

Explain the term a through pass.

What is penalty arc?

In a football match, Bengal Tigers are playing against Delhi Wizards. Delhi Wizards player while trying to score a goal causes the ball to go out of bounds. As a result, Bengal Tigers is awarded a goal kick. Why do you think the goal kick was awarded?

Explain the following term in football:

Back heel

Explain the following term in football:

Place kick

Explain the following term in football:

Yellow card

Explain the following term in football:

Extra time

Write down the procedure of substitution during the game in a football.

Write down how the game restarts in the following situation during the match.

An indirect free kick is kicked directly into the team’s own goal.

Write down how the game restarts in the following situation during the match.

An indirect free kick is kicked directly into the opponent’s goal.

Write down how the game restarts in the following situation during the match.

A player intentionally pushes an opponent.

State any three fouls for which the referee can show a yellow card to the player.

Draw a neat labelled diagram of goalpost with all its measurements.

Mention four instances for which a direct free kick is awarded.

Explain the following term in hockey:

23 m area

Explain the following term in hockey:

Center mark

Explain the following term in hockey:

Free hit

Explain the following term in hockey:

Aerial

Explain the following term in hockey:

Reverse stick

Mention any three duties of the table official.

Explain the procedure followed for taking a penalty corner.

Write the full form of FIH.

Write the full form of IHF.

What do you mean by tackling?

Explain the term astro turf.

List any four equipment that a goalkeeper should wear during the game.

Explain the following term in hockey:

Shooting

Explain the following term in hockey:

Midfielder

Explain the term Back stick in hockey.

Explain the following term in hockey:

Flat stop trapping

When is the ball out of play in the game of hockey?

Mr. Arijit Singh is the coach of the school’s field hockey team. His team consists of both trained players and newcomers. Mr. Singh has several responsibilities to ensure the team's success. What are Mr. Arijit Singh’s duties as a coach?

Explain the term centre pass in hockey.

Explain what type of substitution is done in hockey.

What do you mean by the term bully?

Explain the term sweep pass in hockey.

Upon receiving which colour card should the player immediately leave the field of play and serve a temporary suspension of 2 minutes, during which time their team will play with one less player.

Explain the following term in basketball:

Back court

Explain the following term in basketball:

Center line

Explain the following term in Basketball.

Twenty-four-second rule

Explain the following term in basketball:

Violation

List any three jump ball situations in basketball.

Explain the term game lost by default.

Identify the referee signal in the following picture:

Identify the referee signal in the following picture:

Identify the referee signal in the following picture:

Explain the following term in basketball:

Double dribble

Explain the term goal tending.

Explain the following term in basketball:

3 seconds rule

Explain the following term:

Technical foul

Explain the following term in basketball:

A foul

Explain the following term in basketball:

Match commissioner

Explain the skill of Low Dribble in basketball.

Explain the following term in basketball:

Slam dunk

Explain the term lay up shot.

What is pivoting?

State any two categories of pivoting.

Mention any three rules of throw-in related to basketball.

Explain the term a direct shot.

A defensive formation in which a coach assigns each player to cover a specific area of the court is termed as which defense?

Explain the term defensive rebounding.

In a high school basketball game, Menadevi School is playing against Ryan School. During a crucial play, Zayn from Menadevi attempts a layup when Hrithik from Ryan School pushes him from behind, causing Zayn to fall and miss the shot. The referee notices the push and calls a foul on Hrithik. Define the term pushing in basketball.

Explain the following term in volleyball:

Center line

Explain the following term in volleyball:

Penalty area

Explain the following term in volleyball:

Block and team hit

Explain the following: 

Libero

When the ball is considered in play?

When is the ball considered "out"?

List any three duties of coach.

How is a game resumed after a prolonged interruption exceeding 4 hours?

During a volleyball match, Mumbai Ballers are ready to serve. Right before the serve, the referee blows the whistle and signals an overlap violation against Mumbai Ballers. Define the term Overlapping in volleyball.

What is a rally?

Explain the term ace.

What is meant by single block?

Explain the following term in volleyball:

Side out

Explain the following term in volleyball:

Substitution

Explain the following term in volleyball:

A catch

Explain the following term in volleyball:

Free zone

What is the height of the net?

What is the length of the net?

What is the breadth of the net?

Name any three national tournaments of volleyball.

Explain the following term in volleyball:

Net violation

Draw a neat diagram of volleyball court and mark the following:

1. Side line
2. Attack zone
3. Service line
4. Attack line
5. Back court
6. Length and width of ground

Explain the following term in badminton:

Service court

Explain the following term in badminton:

Back alley

Explain the following term in badminton:

Long service line

Explain the following term in badminton:

Jump smash

Explain the term Drive in badminton.

When do teams change ends during a game?

Explain the term clear shot in Badminton.

What do you mean by lobbing?

Explain the term long serve.

During a school badminton match, Balwant Rai serves the shuttlecock to his opponent with his foot on the short service line. The service judge calls a service fault. Explain what is service fault in badminton.

What do you mean by Net Kill in badminton?

Explain the following term in badminton: 

Flick

Explain the following term in Badminton.

Love all

Explain the following term in badminton: 

Forehand grip

Explain the following term in badminton:

Center service line

Explain the rule of scoring and serving in singles.

State any three duties of an umpire in badminton.

Explain the technique of drive serve in badminton.

Name any two international tournaments of Badminton.

Explain the term disqualification.

What will be the referee decision?

If a shuttle after being struck by a player hits the ceiling.

What will be the referee decision?

If a shuttle after being struck by a player gets caught on the top of the net.

What do you mean by rally scoring in Badminton?