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CUET UG 2024 Physical Education Previous Year Solved Paper

CUET UG 2024 Physical Education previous year paper with easy solutions. This page keeps the original questions and presents student-friendly explanations in a clean table format for quick revision, practice, and topic-wise mock preparation.

Subject: Physical Education
Year: 2024
Questions extracted: 50
Source format: previous year paper with solution section

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Q.No. Question Easy Solution
1 Which of these personality traits were proposed by modern trait theorist Gordon Allport in 1936?
(A) Central traits
(B) Primary traits
(C) Cardinal traits
(D) Approach traits
(E) Secondary traits
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1. (A), (C), and (E) only
 Option 1 — (A), (C), and (E) only Allport classified traits into three major types: cardinal traits, central traits, and secondary traits. So the correct combination is Central, Cardinal, and Secondary traits.
2 Arrange the following procedural steps to conduct Harvard Step Test in a sequential order from first to last:
(A) Start at command Go
(B) Stepping up and down in a four count sequence on the bench
(C) Measure heart beat from one to one and a half minutes
(D) Compute fitness index score
(E) Sit down after completion of exercise
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
4. (A), (B), (E), (C), (D)
 Option 4 — (A), (B), (E), (C), (D) First the person starts, then performs the stepping exercise, then sits after finishing, then pulse is measured, and finally the fitness index is calculated.
3 Which of the following postural deformities are not related to spine?
(A) Pes Planus
(B) Kyphosis
(C) Genu Valgum
(D) Lordosis
(E) Genu Varum
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
3. (A), (C), and (E) only
 Option 3 — (A), (C), and (E) only Pes Planus affects the feet, Genu Valgum affects the knees, and Genu Varum affects the legs. Kyphosis and Lordosis are spinal deformities, so they are not part of the answer.
4 Match the types/steps involved in organising of tournament listed in List-I with their correct associations listed in List-II.
List-I
(A) Bye
(B) Knock-out
(C) Number of byes
(D) Number of teams in upper half of a knock-out tournament when number of teams are odd
List-II
(I) Number of teams/2 + 1
(II) Next highest power of 2 - number of teams
(III) Team once defeated is out of tournament
(IV) Advantage given to team in which team will not play first round and directly reaches next round
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
4. (A) - (IV), (B) - (III), (C) - (II), (D) - (I)
 Option 4 — (A)-(IV), (B)-(III), (C)-(II), (D)-(I) A bye means direct entry to the next round. In a knock-out tournament, once a team loses, it is out. Number of byes is found from the next power of 2, and for odd teams the upper half formula is teams/2 + 1.
5 When did the dramatic rise of female sports participation occur? Option 2 — Last quarter of 20th century The passage directly states that women’s sports participation rose sharply in the last quarter of the twentieth century.
6 Which of the following is not a psychological constraint for women's participation in sports? Option 2 — Positive Reinforcement Positive reinforcement encourages participation and confidence. It supports women in sports, so it cannot be called a constraint.
7 What may be the hindrance of equality in sports among women and men? Option 3 — Institutions and programmes are conservative Conservative institutions and programmes can create unequal opportunities, which becomes a barrier to equality in sports.
8 Which of the following is a physiological reason for women's non-participation in sports? Option 3 — Smaller hearts and lungs This is a body-related or physiological factor. That is why it fits the question.
9 What kind of record does India have in participation of women in sports? Option 2 — Rich The passage says India has a rich record of women’s participation in sports.
10 What kind of proposal was forwarded by the committees in order to provide exposure to potential athletes? Option 1 — Hosting state-level inter-school competition at school Such events give students competitive exposure and help schools identify promising athletes.
11 In what manner can the situation of unsportsman-like behaviour be avoided? Option 3 — Systematic process When events are managed through a proper systematic process, indiscipline and unsporting behaviour can be reduced.
12 On what basis were the various sub-committees recommended? Option 2 — Interest and capabilities Committee work is more effective when responsibilities are given according to a person's interest and ability.
13 What was the agenda of discussion in the physical education committee meeting? Option 2 — To plan a comprehensive program The committee meeting was meant to prepare a complete and well-organised physical education programme.
14 In which meeting were the school principal, teachers and alumni included? Option 1 — Physical education committee The passage clearly mentions that these members were part of the physical education committee meeting.
15 Which Motor Fitness component can be developed by working out with sufficient speed for a duration to take heart rate up to 180 bpm and taking a short break before starting the workout again? Option 3 — Endurance This describes interval-style training, which mainly develops endurance.
16 Identify the incorrect statement listed below about sports training. Option 3 — Aims to provide multi sports experience Sports training focuses on improving performance in a sport or event. Giving multi-sport exposure is not its main objective here.
17 Motto of which of the following games includes the words “Faster, Higher, Stronger, Together”? Option 3 — Olympic Games This is the official motto of the Olympic Games.
18 Which of the following Physical Education/Sports institution was established in 1920? Option 4 — Y.M.C.A. (Chennai) The YMCA College of Physical Education, Chennai, is one of the oldest institutions in this field and dates back to 1920.
19 Roland Garros is related to which of the following tournament? Option 4 — French Open Roland Garros is the venue associated with the French Open tennis tournament.
20 How many byes will be given if 19 teams are participating in a Knock-Out Tournament? Option 2 — 13 The next power of 2 after 19 is 32. So, byes = 32 − 19 = 13.
21 Which of the following is not a stimulant? Option 3 — Diamorphine Diamorphine is an opioid drug, not a stimulant.
22 _________ fracture occurs when there is a straight break right across the bone. Option 3 — Transverse A transverse fracture runs straight across the bone, exactly as described in the question.
23 Friction works in __________ direction of the moving object. Option 2 — Opposite Friction always acts against the motion of an object.
24 Flexion is a movement, which occurs in _________ plane. Option 1 — Sagittal Flexion and extension are generally movements of the sagittal plane.
25 In an instrumental aggression, the main aim is to ______________. Option 2 — Attain non-aggressive goals Instrumental aggression is used to achieve another goal, such as winning or gaining advantage.
26 Arrange the following stretching exercises in a sequential order from toe to head.
(A) Pectoral stretch
(B) Quadriceps stretch
(C) Thoracic extension stretch
(D) Lumbar extension stretch
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
4. (B), (D), (C), (A)
 Option 4 — (B), (D), (C), (A) Quadriceps is in the thigh, lumbar is lower back, thoracic is upper back, and pectoral is chest. So the order moves upward through the body.
27 Arrange the following number of teams in a sequential order from less to more with respect to allotment of byes in a Knock-out Tournament.
(A) 05
(B) 14
(C) 32
(D) 12
(E) 63
 Option 1 — (C), (E), (B), (A), (D) 32 teams need 0 byes, 63 need 1, 14 need 2, 5 need 3, and 12 need 4. So the correct order is 32, 63, 14, 5, 12.
28 Arrange the following postural deformities in a sequential order from toe to head.
(A) Hump Back/Kyphosis
(B) Genu Varum
(C) Pes Planus
(D) Hollow Back
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
3. (C), (B), (D), (A)
 Option 3 — (C), (B), (D), (A) Pes Planus affects the foot, Genu Varum affects the legs, Hollow Back affects the lower spine, and Kyphosis affects the upper back.
29 Arrange the following fitness tests as per their time requirements of conducting the test in a sequential order from minimum to maximum.
(A) Walk Test (Rikli and Jones)
(B) 50 mtrs Run Test (Motor Fitness)
(C) Harvard Step Test
(D) Partial Curl Up Test (Motor Fitness)
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1. (B), (D), (C), (A)
 Option 1 — (B), (D), (C), (A) A 50 m run takes the least time, partial curl up takes longer, Harvard Step Test takes more, and the walk test usually takes the longest.
30 Which of the following statements is/are true?
(A) Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education is the oldest pioneer institute of Physical Education in India.
(B) Y.M.C.A. College of Physical Education (Chennai) was established in 1920.
(C) Sports Authority of India implements various schemes of Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.
(D) N.S.N.I.S. facilitates training of coaches and raising technical competence of existing coaches in the country.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
2. (B), (C), and (D) only
 Option 2 — (B), (C), and (D) only The key accepts B, C, and D as correct. Statement A is not accepted in this question.
31 Causes of disabilities can be broadly classified into which of the following categories?
(A) Pre-Natal
(B) Post-Natal
(C) Pro-Natal
(D) Perinatal
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
4. (A), (B), and (D) only
 Option 4 — (A), (B), and (D) only The broad categories are prenatal, perinatal, and postnatal. “Pro-natal” is not the correct category.
32 Which of the following are the characteristics of Endomorph body type?
(A) Narrow Hips
(B) Round, Fat and Thick
(C) Pear-Shaped
(D) Thin
(E) Under developed muscles
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
3. (B), (C), and (E) only
 Option 3 — (B), (C), and (E) only Endomorphs are usually rounder, heavier, and less muscular. Narrow hips and thin body are not typical endomorph features.
33 Match the sportspersons listed in List-I with their associated games listed in List-II.
List-I
(A) Manpreet Singh
(B) Anup Kumar
(C) Sunil Chhetri
(D) Bajrang Punia
List-II
(I) Football
(II) Wrestling
(III) Hockey
(IV) Kabaddi
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
3. (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)
 Option 3 — (A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(II) Manpreet Singh is associated with hockey, Anup Kumar with kabaddi, Sunil Chhetri with football, and Bajrang Punia with wrestling.
34 Match the postural deformities listed in List-I with their corrective measures listed in List-II.
List-I
(A) Knock Knees
(B) Round Shoulders
(C) Kyphosis
(D) Bow Legs
List-II
(I) Walking on inner edge of feet
(II) Horse Riding
(III) Wall stretch, Pull Ups
(IV) Swimming, Gym ball exercises
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1. (A) - (II), (B) - (III), (C) - (IV), (D) - (I)
 Option 1 — (A)-(II), (B)-(III), (C)-(IV), (D)-(I) Each corrective measure matches the affected body area. Horse riding is used for knock knees, pull ups and wall stretch for round shoulders, swimming for kyphosis, and walking on the inner edge for bow legs.
35 Match the traits listed in List-I with their explanation listed in List-II.
List-I
(A) Cardinal Traits
(B) Central Traits
(C) Assessment of Traits
(D) Secondary Traits
List-II
(I) Based on 3 factors
(II) That reflect only in certain circumstances
(III) Building blocks that shape most of our Behaviour
(IV) Dominant behaviour
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1. (A) - (IV), (B) - (III), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)
 Option 1 — (A)-(IV), (B)-(III), (C)-(I), (D)-(II) Cardinal traits are dominant, central traits shape most behaviour, assessment is based on factors, and secondary traits appear only in certain situations.
36 Which training method is another variation of variable pace method? Option 1 — Fartlek method Fartlek training mixes fast and slow running continuously, so it is known as a variable pace method.
37 Identify the movement of the exercise shown in the picture given below. Option 4 — Isotonic ankle plantar flexion Plantar flexion means pointing the foot downward. Because movement occurs during the action, it is isotonic.
38 Maintenance of plank position is an example of which type of strength development exercise? Option 1 — Isometric In a plank, muscles contract without visible joint movement. That is the definition of isometric exercise.
39 Venue of Olympic Games is decided by which of the following body? Option 3 — International Olympic Committee The International Olympic Committee selects the host city and the venue for the Olympic Games.
40 Which is the governing body responsible for Deaflympics? Option 3 — International Committee of Sports for the Deaf (ICSD) The Deaflympics are governed internationally by the ICSD.
41 Identify the correct type of postural disorder from the picture given below. Option 2 — Bow leg In bow legs, the legs curve outward and the knees remain apart.
42 Which of the following is not a cause of sports injury during training? Option 4 — Proper Warm-Up A proper warm-up prevents injuries instead of causing them.
43 Which of the following is not a soft tissue injury? Option 3 — Dislocation Soft tissue injuries affect muscles, tendons, or ligaments. Dislocation is a joint injury.
44 Which one of the following is not a symptom of a dislocated shoulder joint? Option 4 — Visible bleeding Dislocation usually causes pain, swelling, and abnormal position. Visible bleeding is not a usual symptom.
45 A tear-like wound caused by either the skin hitting an adjacent object or an object hitting the skin with force will be called ________. Option 4 — Laceration A laceration is a torn wound caused by forceful injury to the skin.
46 What is the weight of medicine ball for boys in Barrow Motor Ability Test? Option 2 — 3 kg According to the answer key, the prescribed weight here is 3 kg.
47 Identify the test item of Senior Citizen's Fitness Test in the picture given below. Option 4 — 30 second Chair stand test This test measures lower body strength by counting how many times a person can stand from a chair in 30 seconds.
48 Which of the following will be called as the study of motion of the body with respect to the time, displacement, velocity and speed of movement either in a straight line or in a rotary direction? Option 3 — Kinematics Kinematics is the study of motion without considering the forces causing the motion.
49 Which of the following options is not the importance of Sports Biomechanics? Option 4 — Tactical enhancement Sports biomechanics mainly improves technique, efficiency, and injury prevention. Tactical enhancement belongs more to strategy than biomechanics.
50 What will be the correct sequence of the management of abrasion?
(A) Visit a doctor
(B) Use sterilized gauze to wipe the dirt and clean the affected area
(C) Application of ointment
(D) Cover the injured part
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
2. (B), (C), (D), (A)
 Option 2 — (B), (C), (D), (A) First the wound is cleaned, then ointment is applied, then it is covered. Visiting a doctor comes after basic first aid if needed.

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