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Physical Education (Theory)  
CISCE 
Academic Year: 2023-2024 
Date & Time: 22nd March 2024, 2:00 pm 
 
Duration: 3h                                                                                                     Marks: 70 
1. Candidates are allowed an additional 15 minutes to read the paper only. 
2. They must NOT start writing during this time. 
3. Answer all questions in Section A and Section B.  
4. Answer all questions on any two games in Section C.  
5. The intended marks for questions· or parts of questions are given in  
brackets [ ]. 
SECTION-A (15 Marks) 
Q1.  
1.1. One of the causes for chronic respiratory diseases is ______ pollution. 
Solution 
One of the causes for chronic respiratory diseases is air pollution. 
Explanation: 
Polluted air contains harmful gases and compounds that cause chronic respiratory 
diseases. 
1.2. Sejal is an athlete of 400 m race. After an intense session of practice, her coach 
makes her do stretching to ease and relax her body. The type of exercise that Sejal's 
coach makes her do is ______ exercise. 
Solution 
Sejal is an athlete of 400 m race. After an intense session of practice, her coach makes 
her do stretching to ease and relax her body. The type of exercise that Sejal's coach 
makes her do is limbering exercise. 
Explanation: 
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Physical Education (Theory)  
CISCE 
Academic Year: 2023-2024 
Date & Time: 22nd March 2024, 2:00 pm 
 
Duration: 3h                                                                                                     Marks: 70 
1. Candidates are allowed an additional 15 minutes to read the paper only. 
2. They must NOT start writing during this time. 
3. Answer all questions in Section A and Section B.  
4. Answer all questions on any two games in Section C.  
5. The intended marks for questions· or parts of questions are given in  
brackets [ ]. 
SECTION-A (15 Marks) 
Q1.  
1.1. One of the causes for chronic respiratory diseases is ______ pollution. 
Solution 
One of the causes for chronic respiratory diseases is air pollution. 
Explanation: 
Polluted air contains harmful gases and compounds that cause chronic respiratory 
diseases. 
1.2. Sejal is an athlete of 400 m race. After an intense session of practice, her coach 
makes her do stretching to ease and relax her body. The type of exercise that Sejal's 
coach makes her do is ______ exercise. 
Solution 
Sejal is an athlete of 400 m race. After an intense session of practice, her coach makes 
her do stretching to ease and relax her body. The type of exercise that Sejal's coach 
makes her do is limbering exercise. 
Explanation: 
After an intense exercise session, limbering down is necessary to ease and relax the 
body. 
1.3. ______ is a method by which strong teams are placed in the fixture in such a way 
that they do not compete against each other in the beginning of the competition. 
Solution 
Seeding is a method by which strong teams are placed in the fixture in such a way 
that they do not compete against each other in the beginning of the competition. 
Explanation: 
Seeding is a method for keeping the stronger player or strong team apart during the 
early stages of a knockout competition. 
1.4. ______ are hard and thick layers of skin that develop from the skin's response to 
friction and pressure. 
Solution 
Corns are hard and thick layers of skin that develop from the skin's response to 
friction and pressure. 
Explanation: 
Corns are round regions of thickened skin that form as a result of frequent friction or 
pressure. 
1.5. During a cricket match, a batsman gets injured on his shoulder (deltoid) after 
getting hit by the ball. The injury causes acute pain and discoloration of skin. This soft 
tissue injury that the player suffers from is known as ______. 
Solution 
During a cricket match, a batsman gets injured on his shoulder (deltoid) after getting 
hit by the ball. The injury causes acute pain and discoloration of skin. This soft tissue 
injury that the player suffers from is known as contusion. 
Explanation: 
Contusion is a soft tissue injury caused by a blow or blunt object that results in 
intense pain and skin discoloration. 
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Physical Education (Theory)  
CISCE 
Academic Year: 2023-2024 
Date & Time: 22nd March 2024, 2:00 pm 
 
Duration: 3h                                                                                                     Marks: 70 
1. Candidates are allowed an additional 15 minutes to read the paper only. 
2. They must NOT start writing during this time. 
3. Answer all questions in Section A and Section B.  
4. Answer all questions on any two games in Section C.  
5. The intended marks for questions· or parts of questions are given in  
brackets [ ]. 
SECTION-A (15 Marks) 
Q1.  
1.1. One of the causes for chronic respiratory diseases is ______ pollution. 
Solution 
One of the causes for chronic respiratory diseases is air pollution. 
Explanation: 
Polluted air contains harmful gases and compounds that cause chronic respiratory 
diseases. 
1.2. Sejal is an athlete of 400 m race. After an intense session of practice, her coach 
makes her do stretching to ease and relax her body. The type of exercise that Sejal's 
coach makes her do is ______ exercise. 
Solution 
Sejal is an athlete of 400 m race. After an intense session of practice, her coach makes 
her do stretching to ease and relax her body. The type of exercise that Sejal's coach 
makes her do is limbering exercise. 
Explanation: 
After an intense exercise session, limbering down is necessary to ease and relax the 
body. 
1.3. ______ is a method by which strong teams are placed in the fixture in such a way 
that they do not compete against each other in the beginning of the competition. 
Solution 
Seeding is a method by which strong teams are placed in the fixture in such a way 
that they do not compete against each other in the beginning of the competition. 
Explanation: 
Seeding is a method for keeping the stronger player or strong team apart during the 
early stages of a knockout competition. 
1.4. ______ are hard and thick layers of skin that develop from the skin's response to 
friction and pressure. 
Solution 
Corns are hard and thick layers of skin that develop from the skin's response to 
friction and pressure. 
Explanation: 
Corns are round regions of thickened skin that form as a result of frequent friction or 
pressure. 
1.5. During a cricket match, a batsman gets injured on his shoulder (deltoid) after 
getting hit by the ball. The injury causes acute pain and discoloration of skin. This soft 
tissue injury that the player suffers from is known as ______. 
Solution 
During a cricket match, a batsman gets injured on his shoulder (deltoid) after getting 
hit by the ball. The injury causes acute pain and discoloration of skin. This soft tissue 
injury that the player suffers from is known as contusion. 
Explanation: 
Contusion is a soft tissue injury caused by a blow or blunt object that results in 
intense pain and skin discoloration. 
1.6. Which one of the following chemicals is formed in the body while engaging in 
sports activities? 
1. Chloric acid 
2. Lactic acid 
3. Acetic acid 
4. Hydrochloric acid 
Solution 
Lactic acid 
Explanation: 
Lactic acid is a molecule produced by the human body, mostly in muscle cells and red 
blood cells, during the breakdown of carbohydrates for energy.  
Any activity that causes the body to use more oxygen than usual can cause cells to 
create lactic acid. 
1.7. The image given below shows a type of contraction in which the length of the 
muscle increases when it is under load. Identify the type of contraction shown below. 
 
1. Concentric 
2. Decentric 
3. Extrinsic 
4. Eccentric 
Solution 
Eccentric 
Explanation: 
Eccentric contraction is an isotonic contraction in which the muscle length increases 
when tension is applied. 
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Physical Education (Theory)  
CISCE 
Academic Year: 2023-2024 
Date & Time: 22nd March 2024, 2:00 pm 
 
Duration: 3h                                                                                                     Marks: 70 
1. Candidates are allowed an additional 15 minutes to read the paper only. 
2. They must NOT start writing during this time. 
3. Answer all questions in Section A and Section B.  
4. Answer all questions on any two games in Section C.  
5. The intended marks for questions· or parts of questions are given in  
brackets [ ]. 
SECTION-A (15 Marks) 
Q1.  
1.1. One of the causes for chronic respiratory diseases is ______ pollution. 
Solution 
One of the causes for chronic respiratory diseases is air pollution. 
Explanation: 
Polluted air contains harmful gases and compounds that cause chronic respiratory 
diseases. 
1.2. Sejal is an athlete of 400 m race. After an intense session of practice, her coach 
makes her do stretching to ease and relax her body. The type of exercise that Sejal's 
coach makes her do is ______ exercise. 
Solution 
Sejal is an athlete of 400 m race. After an intense session of practice, her coach makes 
her do stretching to ease and relax her body. The type of exercise that Sejal's coach 
makes her do is limbering exercise. 
Explanation: 
After an intense exercise session, limbering down is necessary to ease and relax the 
body. 
1.3. ______ is a method by which strong teams are placed in the fixture in such a way 
that they do not compete against each other in the beginning of the competition. 
Solution 
Seeding is a method by which strong teams are placed in the fixture in such a way 
that they do not compete against each other in the beginning of the competition. 
Explanation: 
Seeding is a method for keeping the stronger player or strong team apart during the 
early stages of a knockout competition. 
1.4. ______ are hard and thick layers of skin that develop from the skin's response to 
friction and pressure. 
Solution 
Corns are hard and thick layers of skin that develop from the skin's response to 
friction and pressure. 
Explanation: 
Corns are round regions of thickened skin that form as a result of frequent friction or 
pressure. 
1.5. During a cricket match, a batsman gets injured on his shoulder (deltoid) after 
getting hit by the ball. The injury causes acute pain and discoloration of skin. This soft 
tissue injury that the player suffers from is known as ______. 
Solution 
During a cricket match, a batsman gets injured on his shoulder (deltoid) after getting 
hit by the ball. The injury causes acute pain and discoloration of skin. This soft tissue 
injury that the player suffers from is known as contusion. 
Explanation: 
Contusion is a soft tissue injury caused by a blow or blunt object that results in 
intense pain and skin discoloration. 
1.6. Which one of the following chemicals is formed in the body while engaging in 
sports activities? 
1. Chloric acid 
2. Lactic acid 
3. Acetic acid 
4. Hydrochloric acid 
Solution 
Lactic acid 
Explanation: 
Lactic acid is a molecule produced by the human body, mostly in muscle cells and red 
blood cells, during the breakdown of carbohydrates for energy.  
Any activity that causes the body to use more oxygen than usual can cause cells to 
create lactic acid. 
1.7. The image given below shows a type of contraction in which the length of the 
muscle increases when it is under load. Identify the type of contraction shown below. 
 
1. Concentric 
2. Decentric 
3. Extrinsic 
4. Eccentric 
Solution 
Eccentric 
Explanation: 
Eccentric contraction is an isotonic contraction in which the muscle length increases 
when tension is applied. 
1.8. In ______ method, games are arranged in a sequential pattern and no bye is given 
to any team as there is no requirement for an odd or even number of teams. 
1. Staircase 
2. Tabular 
3. Cyclic 
4. Knock-out 
Solution 
In staircase method, games are arranged in a sequential pattern and no bye is given 
to any team as there is no requirement for an odd or even number of teams. 
Explanation: 
The staircase method of league tournaments is a way in which games are arranged in 
a sequential order with no bye provided to any team because there is no necessity for 
an odd or even number of teams. 
1.9. The image given below shows a physical condition in which legs curve outward 
keeping the knees apart. Identify the physical condition shown below. 
 
1. Flat foot 
2. Scoliosis 
3. Bowleg 
4. Lordosis 
Solution 
Bowleg 
Explanation: 
Bowleg is a postural deformity that involves lateral bowing or angulation of the knee. 
Standing with your feet together reveals a large gap between the knees. 
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Physical Education (Theory)  
CISCE 
Academic Year: 2023-2024 
Date & Time: 22nd March 2024, 2:00 pm 
 
Duration: 3h                                                                                                     Marks: 70 
1. Candidates are allowed an additional 15 minutes to read the paper only. 
2. They must NOT start writing during this time. 
3. Answer all questions in Section A and Section B.  
4. Answer all questions on any two games in Section C.  
5. The intended marks for questions· or parts of questions are given in  
brackets [ ]. 
SECTION-A (15 Marks) 
Q1.  
1.1. One of the causes for chronic respiratory diseases is ______ pollution. 
Solution 
One of the causes for chronic respiratory diseases is air pollution. 
Explanation: 
Polluted air contains harmful gases and compounds that cause chronic respiratory 
diseases. 
1.2. Sejal is an athlete of 400 m race. After an intense session of practice, her coach 
makes her do stretching to ease and relax her body. The type of exercise that Sejal's 
coach makes her do is ______ exercise. 
Solution 
Sejal is an athlete of 400 m race. After an intense session of practice, her coach makes 
her do stretching to ease and relax her body. The type of exercise that Sejal's coach 
makes her do is limbering exercise. 
Explanation: 
After an intense exercise session, limbering down is necessary to ease and relax the 
body. 
1.3. ______ is a method by which strong teams are placed in the fixture in such a way 
that they do not compete against each other in the beginning of the competition. 
Solution 
Seeding is a method by which strong teams are placed in the fixture in such a way 
that they do not compete against each other in the beginning of the competition. 
Explanation: 
Seeding is a method for keeping the stronger player or strong team apart during the 
early stages of a knockout competition. 
1.4. ______ are hard and thick layers of skin that develop from the skin's response to 
friction and pressure. 
Solution 
Corns are hard and thick layers of skin that develop from the skin's response to 
friction and pressure. 
Explanation: 
Corns are round regions of thickened skin that form as a result of frequent friction or 
pressure. 
1.5. During a cricket match, a batsman gets injured on his shoulder (deltoid) after 
getting hit by the ball. The injury causes acute pain and discoloration of skin. This soft 
tissue injury that the player suffers from is known as ______. 
Solution 
During a cricket match, a batsman gets injured on his shoulder (deltoid) after getting 
hit by the ball. The injury causes acute pain and discoloration of skin. This soft tissue 
injury that the player suffers from is known as contusion. 
Explanation: 
Contusion is a soft tissue injury caused by a blow or blunt object that results in 
intense pain and skin discoloration. 
1.6. Which one of the following chemicals is formed in the body while engaging in 
sports activities? 
1. Chloric acid 
2. Lactic acid 
3. Acetic acid 
4. Hydrochloric acid 
Solution 
Lactic acid 
Explanation: 
Lactic acid is a molecule produced by the human body, mostly in muscle cells and red 
blood cells, during the breakdown of carbohydrates for energy.  
Any activity that causes the body to use more oxygen than usual can cause cells to 
create lactic acid. 
1.7. The image given below shows a type of contraction in which the length of the 
muscle increases when it is under load. Identify the type of contraction shown below. 
 
1. Concentric 
2. Decentric 
3. Extrinsic 
4. Eccentric 
Solution 
Eccentric 
Explanation: 
Eccentric contraction is an isotonic contraction in which the muscle length increases 
when tension is applied. 
1.8. In ______ method, games are arranged in a sequential pattern and no bye is given 
to any team as there is no requirement for an odd or even number of teams. 
1. Staircase 
2. Tabular 
3. Cyclic 
4. Knock-out 
Solution 
In staircase method, games are arranged in a sequential pattern and no bye is given 
to any team as there is no requirement for an odd or even number of teams. 
Explanation: 
The staircase method of league tournaments is a way in which games are arranged in 
a sequential order with no bye provided to any team because there is no necessity for 
an odd or even number of teams. 
1.9. The image given below shows a physical condition in which legs curve outward 
keeping the knees apart. Identify the physical condition shown below. 
 
1. Flat foot 
2. Scoliosis 
3. Bowleg 
4. Lordosis 
Solution 
Bowleg 
Explanation: 
Bowleg is a postural deformity that involves lateral bowing or angulation of the knee. 
Standing with your feet together reveals a large gap between the knees. 
1.10. Statement 1: Isometric exercises are recommended to people going through the 
process of Rehabilitation. 
Statement 2: Isometric exercises involve rigorous physical activities. 
1. Statement 1 is true and Statement 2 is false. 
2. Statement 1 is false and Statement 2 is true. 
3. Both the Statements are true. 
4. Both the Statements are false. 
Solution 
Statement 1 is true and Statement 2 is false. 
Explanation: 
Isometric workouts are advised for patients undergoing rehabilitation since they 
entail contracting muscles without moving the joints.  
It provides a dual advantage of injury prevention and recovery while also increasing 
strength. 
The statement that isometric exercises require strenuous physical activities is false. In 
this sort of exercise, a muscle tenses but does not move. 
1.11. What is meant by culture? 
Solution 
Culture refers to the customs, art and social institutions of a specific group of people. 
1.12. Give the meaning of posture. 
Solution 
Posture refers to the position or pose of the body, as well as the overall carriage of 
the body. 
1.13. What is a round robin tournament? 
Solution 
League tournaments, often known as round robin tournaments, require every team 
to play each other once or twice.