ICSE Class 10 Physical Education Sample Question Paper 2024-25: Download Free PDF!

Answers to this Paper must be written on the paper provided separately. 

You will not be allowed to write during the first 15 minutes. 

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[ ]. 

Question 1

Choose the correct answers to the questions from the given options. 

(Do not copy the question, write the correct answers only.)  

(i) Identify the sports injury given below. (Check pdf)

 (a)Shin Splint

(b)Achilles Tendonitis 

(c)Planter Fasciitis 

(d)Runner’s Knee 

(a)Undernutrition 

(b)Overnutrition  

(c)Special diet 

(d)Staple diet  

(a)ABC

(b) CPR

(c)RICE

(d) Direct pressure 

(iv) This injury is characterised by pain in the front part of lower leg _. 

(a) Sprained ankle

(b)Shin splint 

(c)Stress fracture 

(d)Tennis elbow 

(v) Which of the following aspect comes into the domain of Growth? 

(a) Changes in qualitative aspect 

(b) Changes in developmental aspect 

(c) Changes in the quantitative aspect 

(d) Change in quality 

(vi) Egg is a source of_. 

(a) Mineral 

(b) Carbohydrate 

(c) Protein 

(d) Vitamins 

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

(a)Principle of reversibility 

(b)Principle of adaptation  

(c)Principle of variance 

(d)Principle of specificity 

(a)Co-ordination 

(b)Speed 

(c)Power

(d)Agility 

(a) Calorie 

(b) Nutrition 

(c) Meal planning 

(d) Balanced diet 

(x) Muscular strength can be tested through which activity?  

(a) Standing long jump

(b) 50-meter sprint 

(c) The push up test 

(d) Stork balance test

(a) Lactic acid accumulation 

(b) Over stretching of the ligament 

(c) Impact of direct force or a severe blow 

(d) 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. 

(a) both assertion and reason are true and the reason is correct explanation of the assertion 

(b) both assertion and reason are true and the reason is not correct explanation of assertion 

(c) assertion is false but reason is true 

(d) assertion is true but reason is false 

(xiii) 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:  

(a) Mental development 

(b) Emotional development 

(c) Physical development 

(d) Neuro-muscular development 

(xiv) Performing daily chores without any fatigue is called as_. 

(a) Mental wellness 

(b) Physical fitness 

(c) Dynamic ability 

(d) Physical education 

(xv) 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. 

(a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A. 

(b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A. 

(c) A is true but R is false.  

(d) A is false but R is true. 

(xvi) An ankle sprain is an example of_.

(a) Soft tissue injury

 (b) Concussion 

(c) Bone fracture 

(d) Abrasion 

(xvii) According to the principle of Overload, which of the following statement is correct? 

(a) There should be greater load on the body than the normal load 

(b) There should not be greater load on the body than the normal load 

(c) Training load should remain static 

(d) Training load should be extreme 

(a) Flexibility

 (b) Power 

(c) Accuracy

 (d) Balance 

(a) The regular training of sports and games 

(b) The irregular workout during sports and games 

(c) The specific process of training and work load every day 

(d) The systematic planning of athletic or physical training 

(xx) Match the following: 

(I) macro        1) Few days workout. 

(II) meso         2) Few weeks workout 

(III) micro        3) Few months workout 

(IV) warmup    4) Done prior to intense activity 

(a) I-3.II-4,III-1, 1V-2. 

(b)I-3,II-2, III-1, IV-4.  

(c)I-I,II-2, III-4, IV-3. 

(d)I-3,II-1,III-2, IV-4. 

(i)Define the term development. 

(ii)What is plantar fasciitis injury? 

(iii)List any three main objectives of physical education. 

(iv)What is a concussion? State any two symptoms of concussion.

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

(ii)Mention any two causes of sports injuries. 

(iii)Explain why Strength is a component of Physical Fitness. 

(iv)State any three characteristics of endomorph body.

(i)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. 

(a)Which principle of sports training did the coach apply? 

(b)Which component of motor fitness did the coach target to improve her start? 

(ii)Define the term health education. 

(iii)Write three responsibilities of a physical education teacher. 

(iv)What is hip bursitis? State any two causes of hip bursitis injury. 

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