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Q. 1 Physical Education
Difficulty: Easy (1 Mark)
What are the standard international field dimensions for Field Hockey according to the International Hockey Federation (FIH)?
A
91.40 meters long by 55.00 meters wide (100 yards by 60 yards)
✓ Correct
B
100 meters long by 75 meters wide
C
80 meters long by 40 meters wide
D
120 meters long by 90 meters wide
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Under FIH rules, a standard hockey pitch is 91.40 meters (100 yards) in length and 55.00 meters (60 yards) in width, divided by a center line and two 23-meter lines.
Q. 2 Physical Education
Difficulty: Easy (1 Mark)
What are the official goal dimensions (width between posts and height to crossbar) in Field Hockey?
A
3.66 meters wide by 2.14 meters high (12 ft by 7 ft)
✓ Correct
B
7.32 meters wide by 2.44 meters high
C
2.00 meters wide by 2.00 meters high
D
5.00 meters wide by 2.50 meters high
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
The hockey goal consists of two vertical posts 3.66 meters (4 yards) apart joined by a horizontal crossbar 2.14 meters (7 feet) from the ground.
Q. 3 Physical Education
Difficulty: Medium (1 Mark)
What is the official weight range of a field hockey ball according to FIH regulations?
A
156 grams to 163 grams
✓ Correct
B
100 grams to 110 grams
C
200 grams to 220 grams
D
260 grams to 280 grams
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
An official FIH hockey ball is hard, spherical, made of plastic or composite, with a circumference between 224-235 mm and weight between 156-163 grams.
Q. 4 Physical Education
Difficulty: Easy (1 Mark)
Under modern FIH international rules, what is the total match duration and structure of a Field Hockey game?
A
Four quarters of 15 minutes each (60 minutes total playing time)
✓ Correct
B
Two halves of 35 minutes each
C
Two halves of 45 minutes each
D
Three periods of 20 minutes each
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
FIH adopted the 4-quarter format: four 15-minute quarters (60 min total), with 2-minute breaks after quarters 1 and 3, and a 10-minute halftime break.
Q. 5 Physical Education
Difficulty: Easy (1 Mark)
In Field Hockey, what does a Green Card shown by an umpire signify?
A
A temporary suspension of 2 minutes of playing time for the offending player
✓ Correct
B
A permanent expulsion from the match
C
A temporary suspension of 5 minutes
D
An award of a free hit
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Under FIH rules, a Green card represents an official warning that carries an automatic 2-minute temporary suspension. Yellow is $\ge 5$ minutes, and Red is permanent expulsion.
Q. 6 Physical Education
Difficulty: Easy (1 Mark)
What is the minimum duration of suspension when a player is shown a Yellow Card in Field Hockey?
A
5 minutes
✓ Correct
B
2 minutes
C
10 minutes
D
15 minutes
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
A Yellow card indicates a serious foul resulting in a temporary suspension of a minimum of 5 minutes (or 10 minutes at the umpire's discretion).
Q. 7 Physical Education
Difficulty: Medium (1 Mark)
From what exact distance from the center of the goal line is a Penalty Stroke taken in Field Hockey?
A
6.40 meters (7 yards)
✓ Correct
B
9.15 meters (10 yards)
C
11.00 meters (12 yards)
D
5.00 meters
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
The penalty stroke spot in field hockey is marked 6.40 meters (7 yards) directly in front of the center of the goal line.
Q. 8 Physical Education
Difficulty: Easy (1 Mark)
In Field Hockey, a goal can only be scored if the ball is touched or hit by an attacker within which boundary?
A
The Shooting Circle (Striking Circle / 14.63m 'D')
✓ Correct
B
The 23-meter area
C
Anywhere on the entire pitch
D
Only inside the goal box
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
A goal is scored only when the ball is touched or played within the striking circle (radius 14.63m / 16 yards from the goalposts) by an attacking player before entering the goal.
Q. 9 Physical Education
Difficulty: Easy (1 Mark)
How many total players (including the goalkeeper) constitute a field hockey team on the pitch at one time?
A
11 players
✓ Correct
B
9 players
C
7 players
D
6 players
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
A field hockey team has 11 active players on the pitch (typically 1 goalkeeper and 10 field players) with rolling substitutions permitted from the bench.
Q. 10 Physical Education
Difficulty: Easy (1 Mark)
Which side of the field hockey stick is legally permitted to make contact with the ball?
A
Only the flat face (smooth front side)
✓ Correct
B
Only the rounded back side
C
Both flat and rounded sides equally
D
The edges only
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Rule 9.2 states that field players must not play the ball with the back (rounded side) of the stick; only the flat face is legal.
Q. 11 Physical Education
Difficulty: Easy (1 Mark)
What are the official dimensions of a standard Volleyball court under FIVB regulations?
A
18 meters long by 9 meters wide
✓ Correct
B
20 meters long by 10 meters wide
C
16 meters long by 8 meters wide
D
28 meters long by 15 meters wide
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
An FIVB volleyball court is a rectangle measuring 18 meters in length and 9 meters in width, divided into two 9m x 9m halves by a center line.
Q. 12 Physical Education
Difficulty: Easy (1 Mark)
What is the official net height in Volleyball for Men's and Women's competitions, respectively?
A
2.43 meters for Men and 2.24 meters for Women
✓ Correct
B
2.50 meters for Men and 2.30 meters for Women
C
2.35 meters for Men and 2.15 meters for Women
D
2.40 meters for both Men and Women
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
The official net height measured from the center of the court is 2.43 meters (7 ft 11 5/8 in) for men and 2.24 meters (7 ft 4 1/8 in) for women.
Q. 13 Physical Education
Difficulty: Easy (1 Mark)
How many players from each team are on the volleyball court during active play?
A
6 players
✓ Correct
B
5 players
C
7 players
D
9 players
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Each volleyball team plays with 6 players on court: 3 front-row players (positions 4, 3, 2) and 3 back-row players (positions 5, 6, 1).
Q. 14 Physical Education
Difficulty: Easy (1 Mark)
In Volleyball, players rotate across positions on the court in which direction whenever they win the serve from the opposing team?
A
Clockwise direction
✓ Correct
B
Counter-clockwise direction
C
Randomly as chosen by the coach
D
No rotation is required
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
When the receiving team gains the right to serve, its players rotate one position in a clockwise direction (e.g., position 2 moves to position 1 to serve).
Q. 15 Physical Education
Difficulty: Medium (1 Mark)
Which of the following restrictions strictly applies to the specialized defensive player known as the 'Libero' in Volleyball?
A
The Libero cannot serve, block, attempt to block, or complete an attack hit from anywhere if the ball is entirely above net height
✓ Correct
B
The Libero must wear the exact same uniform as teammates
C
The Libero can only play in the front row
D
The Libero is the team captain
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
The Libero wears a contrasting jersey, is restricted to the back row, and cannot serve, block, attempt to block, or attack a ball above net height.
Q. 16 Physical Education
Difficulty: Easy (1 Mark)
In standard competitive Volleyball (Rally Point System), how many points are needed to win sets 1 through 4?
A
25 points with a minimum 2-point lead
✓ Correct
B
21 points with a minimum 2-point lead
C
15 points straight
D
30 points straight
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Under FIVB rules, sets 1 to 4 are won by the team that first scores 25 points with a minimum lead of 2 points (no point ceiling). The 5th deciding set is played to 15 points (lead of 2).
Q. 17 Physical Education
Difficulty: Hard (1 Mark)
What is the total length and overhang of the flexible antennae fastened to the volleyball net above the boundary lines?
A
Total length 1.80 meters, with 80 centimeters extending above the top of the net
✓ Correct
B
Total length 1.00 meter, completely within the net
C
Total length 2.50 meters, extending 1.5 meters above
D
Total length 3.00 meters
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
The antennae are 1.80m long and 10mm in diameter; the top 80cm extends above the net marked with 10cm contrasting color bands to demarcate the crossing space.
Q. 18 Physical Education
Difficulty: Easy (1 Mark)
What is the maximum number of team ball contacts allowed in Volleyball before the ball must be returned over the net (excluding block touches)?
A
3 contacts
✓ Correct
B
2 contacts
C
4 contacts
D
Unlimited
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
A team is entitled to a maximum of 3 hits (in addition to blocking) for returning the ball; a 4th hit constitutes a 'Four Hits' fault.
Q. 19 Physical Education
Difficulty: Easy (1 Mark)
In Volleyball, from what distance from the center line is the Attack Line (3-meter line) marked in each court half?
A
3 meters
✓ Correct
B
4 meters
C
2 meters
D
5 meters
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
The attack line is drawn 3 meters back from the center line in both courts, demarcating the front zone from the back zone.
Q. 20 Physical Education
Difficulty: Medium (1 Mark)
What is the weight range of an official FIVB competitive volleyball?
A
260 grams to 280 grams
✓ Correct
B
150 grams to 180 grams
C
350 grams to 400 grams
D
410 grams to 450 grams
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
FIVB standards require a volleyball circumference of 65-67 cm, weight of 260-280 g, and internal pressure of 0.30 to 0.325 kg/cm2 (4.26 to 4.61 psi).
Q. 21 Physical Education
Difficulty: Easy (1 Mark)
According to the IFAB Laws of the Game, what are the standard dimensions for international football match pitches?
A
Length 100-110 meters, Width 64-75 meters
✓ Correct
B
Length 80-90 meters, Width 45-50 meters
C
Length 120-130 meters, Width 90-100 meters
D
Length 90 meters, Width 90 meters (square)
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
IFAB Law 1 mandates international match pitch dimensions: length 100-110m (110-120 yds) and width 64-75m (70-80 yds).
Q. 22 Physical Education
Difficulty: Easy (1 Mark)
What are the official goal dimensions (width between posts and height to crossbar) in Football?
A
7.32 meters wide by 2.44 meters high (8 yards by 8 feet)
✓ Correct
B
6.00 meters wide by 2.00 meters high
C
3.66 meters wide by 2.14 meters high
D
8.00 meters wide by 3.00 meters high
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
The distance between the inside of the posts is 7.32m (8 yds), and the distance from the lower edge of the crossbar to the ground is 2.44m (8 ft).
Q. 23 Physical Education
Difficulty: Easy (1 Mark)
From what distance from the goal line is a Penalty Kick taken in Football?
A
11 meters (12 yards)
✓ Correct
B
9.15 meters (10 yards)
C
16.5 meters (18 yards)
D
7 meters
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
The penalty mark is placed 11 meters (12 yards) from the midpoint between the goalposts along the perpendicular center line.
Q. 24 Physical Education
Difficulty: Medium (1 Mark)
What is the radius of the Center Circle and the Penalty Arc in Football?
A
9.15 meters (10 yards)
✓ Correct
B
11.00 meters
C
5.50 meters
D
16.50 meters
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Opponents must remain at least 9.15m (10 yards) from the ball at kickoff and free kicks; the center circle and penalty arc both have a radius of 9.15m.
Q. 25 Physical Education
Difficulty: Easy (1 Mark)
According to Law 11 of the IFAB Laws of the Game, a player is NOT in an offside position if they are:
A
In their own half of the field of play, or level with the second-last opponent or the ball
✓ Correct
B
Ahead of all defenders
C
Standing inside the opponent's goal net
D
Receiving a pass while in the opposing half ahead of the ball
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
A player cannot be offside in their own half of the field, or if level with the second-last opponent (or last two opponents) or level with the ball.
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