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Class 11 Physical Education: Unit 1 — Changing Trends And Careers In Physical Education

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About 21 min readUnit 1: Changing Trends and Careers in Physical EducationUpdated 10 Sep 2026
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Question 1: In Jesse Feiring Williams's definition of Physical Education, the phrase 'activities selected as to kind' refers to activities that are: a) based on desired outcomes b) based on physical activities c) based on expected outcomes d) based on health

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a) based on desired outcomes

Question 2: Physical Education uses the body as a means to exhibit our feelings which develop the quality of: a) expression b) creativity c) emotional stability d) intellectuality

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a) expression

Question 3: Amongst the following which one is the key process in Physical Education? a) Evaluating performance b) Checking competency c) Making efforts d) Developing skills

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d) Developing skills

Question 4: Where is Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education (LNIPE) situated? a) New Delhi b) Patiala c) Kerela d) Gwalior

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d) Gwalior

Question 5: Central Government Physical Education Committee was setup in 1948, which is also known as: a) Tara Chand Committee b) Rajkumari Amrit Kaur Committee c) Simon Committee d) NIS committee

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a) Tara Chand Committee

Question 6: SAI stands for: a) Sports Appointment of India b) Sports Academic of India c) Sports Authority of India d) Sports Accreditation of India

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c) Sports Authority of India

Question 7: Which of the following is a natural playing surface? a) Cinder b) Astroturf c) Polygrass d) Wood

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a) Cinder

Question 8: In which of the sports is LED lights technology used? a) Tennis b) Cricket c) Badminton d) Football

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b) Cricket

Question 9: Which technology is used in VAR? a) VAR b) GATE c) Senso-meter d) GPS

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a) VAR

Question 10: After competing M.P.Ed. you can teach Classes: a) I to VIII b) I to V c) VI to VIII d) XI to XII

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d) XI to XII

Question 11: Which course of Physical Education is not recognised by NCTE? a) D.P.Ed. b) B.P.Ed. c) M.P.Ed. d) B.P.E.S

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d) B.P.E.S

Question 12: How many verticals are there in Khelo India Programme? a) Ten b) Eleven c) Twelve d) Thirteen

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c) Twelve

Question 13: The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Govt. of India launched the Khelo India Programme in: a) 2013-2014 b) 2014-2015 c) 2016-2017 d) 2017-2018

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d) 2017-2018

Question 14: The maximum duration of 'Long Term Athlete Development Programme' is: a) 4 Years b) 6 Years c) 8 Years d) 12 Years

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c) 8 Years

Question 15: The scheme of 'Sports for Peace & Development' is exclusively for the state/UT: a) Jammu & Kashmir b) Delhi and NCR c) Uttar Pradesh d) Punjab

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a) Jammu & Kashmir

Question 16: According to National Planning of Physical Education and Recreation, the aim of Physical Education must be to make every child: a) physically fit b) mentally and emotionally fit c) physically, mentally and emotionally fit d) socially fit

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c) physically, mentally and emotionally fit

Question 17: From April 2019, CBSE has made Health and Physical Education period compulsory for Classes: a) 1st to 5th b) 1st to 8th c) 6th to 10th d) 9th to 12th

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b) 1st to 8th

Question 18: The first Asian Games were held in: a) 1948 b) 1950 c) 1951 d) 1952

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c) 1951

Question 19: National Institute of Sports (NIS) was setup in: a) 1959 b) 1960 c) 1961 d) 1962

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c) 1961

Question 20: The first College of Physical Education in India was established at: a) New Delhi b) Patiala c) Gwalior d) Chennai

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c) Gwalior

Question 21: Lakshmibai College of Physical Education was renamed to Lakshmibai National College of Physical Education in: a) 1970 b) 1973 c) 1975 d) 1980

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b) 1973

Question 22: LNIPE got the status of "Deemed University" in: a) 1990 b) 1995 c) 2000 d) 2005

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b) 1995

Question 23: National Fitness Corps was established in: a) 1960 b) 1963 c) 1965 d) 1968

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c) 1965

Question 24: Sports Authority of India (SAI) was established in: a) 1980 b) 1982 c) 1984 d) 1986

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c) 1984

Question 25: XIX Commonwealth Games were conducted in India in: a) 2008 b) 2010 c) 2012 d) 2014

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b) 2010

Question 26: CBSE launched Physical Education as Compulsory subject in class IX to XII in: a) 2016 b) 2017 c) 2018 d) 2019

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c) 2018

Question 27: Polygrass is a synthetic sports playing surface especially used as an alternative to: a) wood b) concrete c) grass d) clay

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c) grass

Question 28: Astroturf is especially popular for which sport? a) Cricket b) Football c) Hockey d) Tennis

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c) Hockey

Question 29: MUGA stands for: a) Multi Utility Games Area b) Multi Unit Games Area c) Multiple Utility Games Area d) Multi Use Games Area

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a) Multi Utility Games Area

Question 30: Which technology is used in long and triple jump take-off boards to identify foul jumps? a) LED technology b) Laser technology c) Video technology d) GPS technology

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b) Laser technology

Question 31: VAR is a popular video technology used in which sport? a) Cricket b) Football c) Basketball d) Tennis

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b) Football

Question 32: Post Graduate Diploma in Sports Management is offered at which level? a) Bachelor Level b) Post Graduate Diploma Level c) Master Level d) Doctorate Level

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b) Post Graduate Diploma Level

Question 33: Bachelor of Physical Education (B.P.Ed.) is designed for teaching which classes? a) I to V b) I to VIII c) VI to X d) XI to XII

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c) VI to X

Question 34: Master of Physical Education (M.P.Ed.) is meant for preparing teachers for which classes? a) I to V b) I to VIII c) VI to X d) XI to XII

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d) XI to XII

Question 35: The Khelo India Programme budget allocation for 2017-18 to 2019-20 was: a) Rs. 1,000 Crore b) Rs. 1,500 Crore c) Rs. 1,756 Crore d) Rs. 2,000 Crore

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c) Rs. 1,756 Crore

Question 36: In the First Khelo India Youth Games 2018, which state was on top of the medal tally? a) Maharashtra b) Delhi c) Haryana d) Punjab

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c) Haryana

Question 37: The Khelo India App was launched by PM Narendra Modi on: a) February 27, 2018 b) February 27, 2019 c) March 27, 2019 d) January 27, 2019

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b) February 27, 2019

Question 38: What is the purpose of the National Council of Teacher Education (NCTE) in Physical Education? a) To conduct sports competitions b) To prepare teachers of Physical Education c) To organize yoga sessions d) To promote Olympic values

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b) To prepare teachers of Physical Education

Question 39: Diploma in Physical Education (D.P.Ed.) prepares teachers for which stage? a) Pre-primary b) Elementary stage (Classes I to VIII) c) Secondary stage (Classes IX to X) d) Senior Secondary stage (Classes XI-XII)

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b) Elementary stage (Classes I to VIII)

Question 40: Sports Talent Search Scheme was launched to promote sportspersons in which year? a) 1968-69 b) 1970-71 c) 1972-73 d) 1975-76

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b) 1970-71

Question 41: To enhance women participation in sports, National Sports championship was started in: a) 1970 b) 1972 c) 1975 d) 1978

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c) 1975

Question 42: The first Physical Education college in Asia was established at: a) New Delhi b) Chennai c) Mumbai d) Kolkata

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b) Chennai

Question 43: The purpose of Rajkumari Amrit Kaur's Coaching Scheme was to: a) Build stadiums b) Streamline coaching programme in India c) Conduct research in sports d) Provide financial aid to athletes

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b) Streamline coaching programme in India

Question 44: All India Council of Sports was established in: a) 1950 b) 1952 c) 1954 d) 1956

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c) 1954

Question 45: National Physical Efficiency Drive was sponsored by Ministry of Education in: a) 1957 b) 1958 c) 1959 d) 1960

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c) 1959

Question 46: Rural Sports Tournament scheme was introduced in: a) 1968-69 b) 1970-71 c) 1972-73 d) 1974-75

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b) 1970-71

Question 47: SNIPES was merged with Sports Authority of India in: a) 1984 b) 1985 c) 1986 d) 1987

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d) 1987

Question 48: SNIPES stands for: a) Society for National Institutes of Physical Education and Sports b) Sports National Institute of Physical Education and Sports c) Society of National Institute of Physical Education and Sports d) None of the above

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a) Society for National Institutes of Physical Education and Sports

Question 49: Wearable gears like GPS are used in sports for: a) Aesthetics b) Safety c) Monitoring and Judgement d) Performance

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c) Monitoring and Judgement

Question 50: What does M.Phil. in Physical Education refer to? a) Bachelor level course b) Master level course c) Research-oriented course d) Diploma course

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c) Research-oriented course

Question 51: Define Physical Education according to Charles A. Bucher.

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According to Charles A. Bucher, "Physical Education is an integral part of the total educational process. It is a field of endeavour that has as its aim the improvement of human performance through the medium of physical activities."

Question 52: What is the aim of Physical Education according to the National Plan of Physical Education and Recreation?

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According to the National Plan of Physical Education and Recreation, "The aim of Physical Education must be to make every child physically, mentally and emotionally fit and also to develop in him such personal and social qualities as will help him to live happily with others."

Question 53: What are the two main objectives of Sports Authority of India (SAI)?

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SAI has two objectives: one is to promote sports and the other is to achieve sports excellence at national and international level.

Question 54: What is the Khelo India Programme?

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The Khelo India Programme was launched by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Govt. of India in the financial year 2017-2018 to revive the sports culture in India at the grassroots level and to establish India as a great sporting nation.

Question 55: What is the vision of the Khelo India Programme?

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The vision of the Government of India behind launching the Khelo India Programme is to further sports culture in India, especially at the grassroots level as well as achieve sporting excellence in the country.

Question 56: What is the Fit India Movement?

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The FIT India Movement was introduced on 29th August, 2019 by Hon'ble Prime Minister with the objective to launch fitness as an integral part of our lives and to bring positive behavioural changes and adopt a physically active healthy lifestyle.

Question 57: What are the courses recognized by NCTE for Physical Education Teachers?

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NCTE recognizes three courses: Diploma in Physical Education (D.P.Ed.) for Classes I to VIII, Bachelor of Physical Education (B.P.Ed.) for Classes VI to X, and Master of Physical Education (M.P.Ed.) for Senior Secondary classes (XI-XII).

Question 58: When and where was the first Physical Education college in Asia established?

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In 1920, Harry Crowe Buck of Pennsylvania, United States, established YMCA College of Physical Education at Chennai, Tamil Nadu. This is the first Physical Education college in Asia.

Question 59: What is the motto of the Fit India Movement?

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The motto of the Fit India Movement is to promote fitness as easy, fun and free; to spread awareness on fitness; to encourage indigenous sports; and to make fitness reach every school, college, university, panchayat and village.

Question 60: What are the two main objectives of the Khelo India Programme?

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The intention is to achieve the two main objectives which are mass participation and promotion of excellence in sports in the country.

Question 61: Explain the objectives of Physical Education.

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INTRODUCTION:
Physical Education is "education through movement" that aims to maximize physical ability and lead individuals to be healthy, skilful, creative, and productive in all walks of life.
MAIN POINTS WITH EXPLANATIONS:
1. Physical Development:
The Programme develops all organ systems like respiratory, circulatory, and muscular systems for increased physical efficiency.
2. Social Development:
It provides opportunities for social contact and group living to develop qualities like cooperation, sportsmanship, and loyalty.
3. Emotional Development:
It helps develop emotional stability and teaches acceptance of success and failure gracefully in competitions.
4. Motor Skill Development:
It helps develop motor skills necessary for successful participation in different sports and physical activities.
5. Neuro-muscular Coordination:
It maintains better relationship between the nervous system and the muscular system for body control and balance.
6. Character Building:
It builds character traits like morality, self-esteem, resilience, and pro-social behaviour through structured physical activities.
7. Interpretive Development:
It develops ability to critically reflect upon physical activity in both local and intercultural contexts.
8. Effective Citizenship:
It prepares an effective citizen who serves the country in a better manner through developed social and moral qualities.
CONCLUSION:
The objectives of Physical Education ensure holistic development of individuals, preparing them to lead healthy, productive, and meaningful lives while contributing positively to society.

Question 62: Describe the development of Physical Education in India after Independence.

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INTRODUCTION:
India progressed in all aspects after independence in 1947, with numerous schemes introduced by the Government to promote sports and physical education.
MAIN POINTS WITH EXPLANATIONS:
1. Early Committees and Councils (1948-1954):
In 1948, the Tara Chand Committee recommended Central Institute of Physical Education. In 1950, Central Advisory Board was set up to advise the government.
2. First Asian Games and Coaching Scheme (1951-1953):
First Asian Games held in 1951 motivated Indian youth. Rajkumari Amrit Kaur introduced the Coaching Scheme for games and sports in 1953.
3. Establishment of NIS and First College (1957-1961):
Lakshmibai College established at Gwalior in 1957. National Institute of Sports set up at Patiala in 1961 to produce qualified coaches.
4. National Fitness Programmes (1958-1965):
Sports and Youth Welfare Department established in 1958. National Fitness Corps established in 1965 to make youth physically strong.
5. Rural and Talent Promotion (1970-1975):
Rural Sports Tournament and Sports Talent Search Scheme launched to spot natural talent. National Sports Championships started in 1975 for women.
6. Asian Games and SAI (1982-1984):
1982 Asian Games gave huge boost to sports infrastructure. Sports Authority of India established in 1984 to promote sports excellence.
7. Recent Developments:
CBSE made Physical Education compulsory in classes IX to XII in 2018. Khelo India Programme launched in 2017-18 for grassroots development.
CONCLUSION:
The development of Physical Education in India has been gradual with numerous government initiatives and institutional frameworks contributing to sports growth.

Question 63: Explain the various career options available in Physical Education.

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INTRODUCTION:
Physical Education is emerging as a fast-growing discipline offering numerous career options beyond teaching in both school and non-school settings.
MAIN POINTS WITH EXPLANATIONS:
1. Teaching Careers:
After completing D.P.Ed., B.P.Ed., or M.P.Ed., one can work as Physical Education Teacher in schools at different levels.
2. Sports Administration:
Graduates can work as Sports Coordinators, Event Managers, or Sports Administrators in organizations and sports clubs.
3. Coaching and Training:
After Diploma in Sports Coaching, one can work as professional coach or fitness trainer for individuals and teams.
4. Health and Wellness Industry:
Graduates can work as Dieticians, Nutritionists, Health Club Managers, or Physical Therapists in health industry.
5. Sports Journalism:
Some institutes offer sports journalism courses, so graduates can work as Sports Journalists covering sports events.
6. Specialized Careers:
Outdoor adventure educators, Adapted Physical Education teachers, and Yoga trainers are emerging specialized career options.
CONCLUSION:
Physical Education offers diverse career paths spanning teaching, coaching, management, health, journalism, and specialized fields.

Question 64: Explain the various verticals of the Khelo India Programme.

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INTRODUCTION:
The Khelo India Programme launched in 2017-18 aims to revive sports culture at grassroots level through twelve verticals.
MAIN POINTS WITH EXPLANATIONS:
1. Play Field Development:
One-time funding up to 50 Lakhs for developing, managing, and maintaining playing fields and sports infrastructure.
2. Community Coaching Development:
2000 PETs trained as master trainers each year who in turn train other PETs as community coaches.
3. State Level Khelo India Centres:
MoU between SAI and States/UTs to run centres providing training and coaching through day boarding schemes.
4. Annual Sports Competitions:
Khelo India National School Games and University Games organized for talent spotting and providing development pathways.
5. Talent Identification and Development:
Players selected from 16 priority sports receive Rs. 5 Lakhs annually for 8 years based on performance.
6. Utilisation of Sports Infrastructure:
Grants for infrastructure, equipment, gym, coach deployment, training camps, and sports science back-up to universities.
7. Support to Sports Academies:
Financial aid provided to identified public and private academies for their operation and maintenance.
8. Physical Fitness:
National Level Physical Fitness parameters and assessment kits provided to schools to evaluate physical fitness of students.
9. Sports for Women:
Gender-neutral opportunities with special annual national competitions for women in less participated sports.
10. Sports for Peace and Development:
Special package to Jammu & Kashmir for enhancing sports facilities and organizing village level competitions.
11. Promotion of Sports for Persons with Disabilities:
Financial assistance for specialist sports infrastructure and equipment for persons with special needs.
12. Promotion of Rural and Indigenous Games:
Annual competitions organized to showcase and encourage children and youth to take up rural and indigenous tribal games.
CONCLUSION:
The twelve verticals of Khelo India Programme comprehensively address all aspects of sports development from grassroots to excellence.

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