CUET 2022 Physical Education Question Paper with Answers & Solutions

Correct answer: D

Humans are social beings and are not self-sufficient; they depend on society to meet their basic needs. Hence statement D is incorrect.

Correct answer: A

Isokinetic exercises were introduced by James Perrine in 1967.

Correct answer: A

This definition of endurance as the result of physiological capacity to sustain movement over time is attributed to Barrow and McGee.

Correct answer: A

Ballistic method, PNF and static stretching are used to develop flexibility. Circuit training is primarily a method for developing strength/endurance, not flexibility.

Correct answer: A

S.A.I. stands for Sports Authority of India, the apex national sports body established in 1984.

Correct answer: D

The institute at Gwalior is the Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education (L.N.I.P.E), a deemed university of national importance.

Correct answer: A

The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) was established in 1927.

Correct answer: A

In the cyclic (league) method, if the number of teams is odd, the number of rounds equals the total number of teams (each team gets one bye).

Correct answer: C

International Basketball is governed by FIBA (Fdration Internationale de Basketball).

Correct answer: A

Intramural derives from 'intra' (within) and 'mural' (walls), meaning competitions held within the walls of an institution.

Correct answer: C

This describes the staircase method of drawing fixtures, where teams are arranged like steps of a staircase.

Correct answer: D

Knock-knee, round shoulder and flat foot are postural deformities. Bankart lesion is a shoulder injury (tear of the glenoid labrum), not a postural deformity.

Correct answer: B

Common flu, cough and chicken pox are communicable diseases caused/spread by viruses through air/contact. Typhoid is a water- and food-borne bacterial disease, hence the odd one out.

Correct answer: A

Typhoid is a water-borne disease caused by Salmonella typhi. Asthma, diabetes and hypertension are non-communicable/lifestyle disorders.

Correct answer: A

Abrasion, contusion and strain are soft tissue injuries. Dislocation of bones is a bone/joint injury, not a soft tissue injury.

Correct answer: B

Maximal oxygen consumption is denoted by VO2 Max, the maximum rate of oxygen the body can utilize during exercise.

Correct answer: A

Carbohydrates are the major and most readily available source of energy in a balanced diet.

Correct answer: B

Skeletal muscles are mainly composed of two types of muscle fibers: slow-twitch (Type I) and fast-twitch (Type II).

Correct answer: C

The term 'First Aid' was officially used for the first time by the St. John Ambulance Association.

Correct answer: D

Sprinters require explosive power, so they generally have a higher proportion of fast-twitch fibers and fewer slow-twitch fibers.

Correct answer: D

Injuries resulting from too much/repetitive training are classified as overuse injuries.

Correct answer: C

The Barrow Motor Ability Test consists of three items: Standing Broad Jump, Zig-Zag Run, and Medicine Ball Put. Hence Medicine Ball Put is the test item.

Correct answer: B

The 600 metre run/walk test is a measure of cardiovascular endurance.

Correct answer: D

The Rockport One Mile Run/Walk Test is used to estimate aerobic capacity (VO2 max). Rikli & Jones is for elderly fitness; the others measure motor ability/power.

Correct answer: B

Isaac Newton was born in 1642 (4 January 1643 in the Gregorian calendar, but 25 December 1642 by the Julian/Old Style calendar in use in England). The conventionally accepted year is 1642.

Correct answer: B

Newton's Second Law relates force to the rate of change of momentum and is therefore known as the Law of Momentum (Law of Acceleration).

Correct answer: A

The SI unit of force is the Newton (N), defined as $1\,\text{N} = 1\,\text{kg}\cdot\text{m/s}^2$.

Correct answer: B

Friction is least in ice skating/skiing because ice provides a very low coefficient of friction between the skates and the surface. Option 2 shows the skating/skiing posture.

Correct answer: B

Decreasing the angle at a joint (bending) is flexion; increasing the angle is extension.

Correct answer: D

A person whose personality lies in between introvert and extrovert is called an ambivert.

Correct answer: D

The motivation cycle includes need, drive, arousal (and incentive/goal). Sympathy is not a part of the motivation cycle.

Correct answer: B

The question asks oldest to youngest meaning earliest life stage onward: Infancy (C) -> Toddler (A) -> Adolescents (B) -> Adulthood (D) -> Old age (E), i.e. (C),(A),(B),(D),(E).

Correct answer: A

Correct training sequence: General warm-up (B) -> Specific warm up of chest barbell (D) -> main workout Inclined chest press (C) -> Cooling down (A), i.e. (B),(D),(C),(A).

Correct answer: B

IOA was established in 1927, LNCPE Thiruvananthapuram in 1963, SAI in 1984, and LNIPE NERC Guwahati later. Oldest to latest: IOA(B) -> ... However ordering by year: IOA(1927), LNCPE(1963), SAI(1984), Guwahati centre (latest) gives (B),(C),(A),(D). The closest available correct sequence with IOA oldest is option (B) (B),(A),(C),(D). Best match is (B).

Correct answer: B

Friction is a contact force. It is not involved in magnetic force (A), non-contact force (C), or couple force (D). Hence friction is not involved in A, C and D.

Correct answer: C

Newton's Second Law is known as the Law of Acceleration (A) and the Law of Momentum (D). So the correct combination is (A) and (D) only.

Correct answer: D

Motivational techniques include the facilitation approach and the cognitive approach. Hence (A) and (B) only.

Correct answer: D

Correct: Mesomorphs are muscular (A), Introverts are reserved (C), Ambiverts lie between introverts and extroverts (E). Extroverts are outgoing (B is wrong) and ectomorphs are lean/thin not athletic (D is wrong). Hence (A), (C) and (E) only.

Correct answer: D

Speed - Wind sprints (II); Strength - Isotonic (III); Endurance - Interval method (IV); Flexibility - Ballistic method (I). This gives (A)-(II), (B)-(III), (C)-(IV), (D)-(I).

Correct answer: D

Anabolic steroids increase muscle mass (IV); Beta-2 agonists improve respiratory functions (I); Diuretics cause temporary weight loss/fluid loss (II); Stimulants improve alertness (III). Hence (A)-(IV), (B)-(I), (C)-(II), (D)-(III).

Correct answer: B

The passage states 'At gymnasium, which was not a play area but a formal schooling place'. Hence the answer is Gymnasium.

Correct answer: D

The passage opens stating 'The ancient Greek were the first society to realize the efficacy of sport and physical activity in disciplining the youngsters'. Hence Greeks.

Correct answer: A

The passage lists wrestling, boxing and athletics as the activities taught. Fencing is not mentioned, so it was not part of the formal schooling.

Correct answer: C

The passage states 'shaped up their children into men of action and men of wisdom'. Hence Action, Wisdom.

Correct answer: B

The passage mentions serving the state with 'the same strength, power and mental acumen'. Agility is not mentioned, so it was not used.

Correct answer: A

The passage states 'the ability to inspire and encourage individuals plays a critical role in the team's achievements'. Hence option A.

Correct answer: B

The passage states such players 'were given punishments as per the code of conduct and rules of sports'. Hence they must be punished as per the code of conduct and rules of the game.

Correct answer: A

The passage states others 'need extrinsic factors like rewards, prize, money etc, to create the required drive'. Hence rewards, prize money.

Correct answer: B

The passage states the fresh players 'were well prepared accountable, self-disciplined and accurate in their job'. Hence self-discipline.

Correct answer: C

The passage states 'all its senior players were supportive and helpful with their juniors'. Hence both supportive (B) and helpful (C) are correct, i.e. (B),(C) only.