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📘 Comprehensive Syllabus & Examination Guide

Physical Education

Official curriculum roadmap, subject/topic distribution, negative marking rules, pacing guidelines, and solved sample questions.

🎯 Mapped Subjects & Topic Question Distribution

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210 MCQs
Combined Active Syllabus
Rules of Major Games (Hockey, Volleyball, Football, Cricket, Basketball)
50 MCQs
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Track and Field Athletics & Sports Competitions
35 MCQs
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Basics of Human Anatomy, Exercise Physiology & Kinesiology
40 MCQs
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Sports Nutrition, Doping & Ergogenic Aids
25 MCQs
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Athletic Injuries, Trauma, First Aid & Rehabilitation
30 MCQs
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Test, Measurement and Evaluation in Sports
15 MCQs
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Handicap Sports, Adapted Physical Education & Tournament Management
15 MCQs
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📊 Question Pool Structure
210 MCQs across fundamental, intermediate, and advanced concept tiers.
⚡ Recommended Pacing
45 to 60 seconds per MCQ. Flag complex problems and preserve 10 minutes for final revision.
⚖️ Scoring & Negative Marking
+1 mark per correct answer. In competitive tests with negative marking, -0.25 applies for incorrect guesses.

💡 Strategic Preparation & Exam Hall Guidelines

To maximize your score on Physical Education, candidates are advised to follow a structured three-pass approach. In the First Pass, solve all direct recall and formula-based questions within 30 seconds each to secure foundational marks. In the Second Pass, tackle multi-step analytical and quantitative reasoning problems. In the Third Pass, review marked questions and verify calculations.

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Sample Question 1
Rules of Major Games (Hockey, Volleyball, Football, Cricket, Basketball) Easy • Physical Education
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)
B 100 meters long by 75 meters wide
C 80 meters long by 40 meters wide
D 120 meters long by 90 meters wide
✓ Correct Answer: A - 91.40 meters long by 55.00 meters wide (100 yards by 60 yards)
📖 Step-by-Step Solution & Conceptual 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.
Sample Question 2
Rules of Major Games (Hockey, Volleyball, Football, Cricket, Basketball) Easy • Physical Education
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)
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
✓ Correct Answer: A - 3.66 meters wide by 2.14 meters high (12 ft by 7 ft)
📖 Step-by-Step Solution & Conceptual 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.
Sample Question 3
Rules of Major Games (Hockey, Volleyball, Football, Cricket, Basketball) Medium • Physical Education
What is the official weight range of a field hockey ball according to FIH regulations?
A 156 grams to 163 grams
B 100 grams to 110 grams
C 200 grams to 220 grams
D 260 grams to 280 grams
✓ Correct Answer: A - 156 grams to 163 grams
📖 Step-by-Step Solution & Conceptual 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.
Sample Question 4
Rules of Major Games (Hockey, Volleyball, Football, Cricket, Basketball) Easy • Physical Education
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)
B Two halves of 35 minutes each
C Two halves of 45 minutes each
D Three periods of 20 minutes each
✓ Correct Answer: A - Four quarters of 15 minutes each (60 minutes total playing time)
📖 Step-by-Step Solution & Conceptual 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.
Sample Question 5
Rules of Major Games (Hockey, Volleyball, Football, Cricket, Basketball) Easy • Physical Education
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
B A permanent expulsion from the match
C A temporary suspension of 5 minutes
D An award of a free hit
✓ Correct Answer: A - A temporary suspension of 2 minutes of playing time for the offending player
📖 Step-by-Step Solution & Conceptual 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.
Sample Question 6
Rules of Major Games (Hockey, Volleyball, Football, Cricket, Basketball) Easy • Physical Education
What is the minimum duration of suspension when a player is shown a Yellow Card in Field Hockey?
A 5 minutes
B 2 minutes
C 10 minutes
D 15 minutes
✓ Correct Answer: A - 5 minutes
📖 Step-by-Step Solution & Conceptual 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).
Sample Question 7
Rules of Major Games (Hockey, Volleyball, Football, Cricket, Basketball) Medium • Physical Education
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)
B 9.15 meters (10 yards)
C 11.00 meters (12 yards)
D 5.00 meters
✓ Correct Answer: A - 6.40 meters (7 yards)
📖 Step-by-Step Solution & Conceptual 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.
Sample Question 8
Rules of Major Games (Hockey, Volleyball, Football, Cricket, Basketball) Easy • Physical Education
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')
B The 23-meter area
C Anywhere on the entire pitch
D Only inside the goal box
✓ Correct Answer: A - The Shooting Circle (Striking Circle / 14.63m 'D')
📖 Step-by-Step Solution & Conceptual 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.
Sample Question 9
Rules of Major Games (Hockey, Volleyball, Football, Cricket, Basketball) Easy • Physical Education
How many total players (including the goalkeeper) constitute a field hockey team on the pitch at one time?
A 11 players
B 9 players
C 7 players
D 6 players
✓ Correct Answer: A - 11 players
📖 Step-by-Step Solution & Conceptual 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.
Sample Question 10
Rules of Major Games (Hockey, Volleyball, Football, Cricket, Basketball) Easy • Physical Education
Which side of the field hockey stick is legally permitted to make contact with the ball?
A Only the flat face (smooth front side)
B Only the rounded back side
C Both flat and rounded sides equally
D The edges only
✓ Correct Answer: A - Only the flat face (smooth front side)
📖 Step-by-Step Solution & Conceptual 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.
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