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Class 11 Physical Education: Unit 4 — Physical Education And Sports For Children With Special Needs

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About 18 min readUnit 4: Physical Education and Sports for Children With Special NeedsUpdated 10 Sep 2026
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Question 1: A Disability present at the time of birth is also known as: a) invisible disability b) cognitive disability c) congenital Disability d) temporary Disability

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c) congenital Disability

Question 2: Which one is Congenital disability? a) Down syndrome b) Cerebral palsy c) Polio d) Both A and B

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d) Both A and B

Question 3: Name the category of disability which can be difficult for others to recognize/acknowledge: a) Physical Disabilities b) Hidden Disabilities c) Cognitive Disabilities d) Intellectual Disabilities

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b) Hidden Disabilities

Question 4: Which is Hidden disability? a) Dyslexia b) Autism Spectrum Disorder c) ADHD d) Down Syndrome

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d) Down Syndrome

Question 5: In which category would you place a person with intellectual disability if he has a IQ level between 50-55? a) Mild b) Moderate c) Severe d) Profound

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a) Mild

Question 6: A genetic disorder is found in an intellectual disability which is known as: a) Autism b) Cerebral palsy c) Down-syndrome d) None

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c) Down-syndrome

Question 7: World Disability Day is celebrated on: a) 2nd April b) 21st June c) 29th August d) 3rd December

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d) 3rd December

Question 8: What type of disorder is ADHD? a) Mental Disorder b) Emotional Disorder c) Behavioural Disorder d) Genetic Disorder

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c) Behavioural Disorder

Question 9: The most important area catered to by Adapted Physical Education is: a) Physical health b) Mental health c) Social health d) Emotional health

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a) Physical health

Question 10: Exclusion from physical activity adds to lifestyle related challenges. The most important of these is: a) hyperactivity b) obesity c) diabetes d) postural problems

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b) obesity

Question 11: The professional who works along with CWSN, parents, teachers, and community members is: a) Counsellor b) Physiotherapist c) Occupational Therapist d) Physical Education Teacher

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a) Counsellor

Question 12: The Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities was adopted on: a) 13 December 2006 b) 13 December 2007 c) 13 December 2008 d) 13 December 2009

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a) 13 December 2006

Question 13: The RPWD Act 2016 was passed by Indian Parliament on: a) 27th December 2014 b) 27th December 2015 c) 27th December 2016 d) 27th December 2017

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c) 27th December 2016

Question 14: The RPWD Act 2016 recognizes how many disabilities? a) 7 b) 10 c) 15 d) 21

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d) 21

Question 15: ICF stands for: a) International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health b) Indian Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health c) International Committee of Functioning, Disability, and Health d) Indian Committee of Functioning, Disability, and Health

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a) International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health

Question 16: Which model views disability as a feature of the person directly caused by disease or trauma? a) Social model b) Medical model c) Biopsychosocial model d) None of the above

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b) Medical model

Question 17: Which model sees disability as a socially created problem? a) Social model b) Medical model c) Biopsychosocial model d) None of the above

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a) Social model

Question 18: ICF is based on which model? a) Social model b) Medical model c) Biopsychosocial model d) None of the above

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c) Biopsychosocial model

Question 19: EBD stands for: a) Emotional and Behavioural Disorders b) Emotional and Biological Disorders c) Educational and Behavioural Disorders d) Educational and Biological Disorders

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a) Emotional and Behavioural Disorders

Question 20: The broad categories of disabilities include: a) Physical, Intellectual, Learning b) Physical, Mental, Social c) Intellectual, Social, Emotional d) Physical, Emotional, Social

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a) Physical, Intellectual, Learning

Question 21: CP in cerebral palsy stands for: a) Cerebral Palsy b) Central Palsy c) Cortical Palsy d) Cerebellar Palsy

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a) Cerebral Palsy

Question 22: The average IQ of a young adult with Down syndrome is: a) 30 b) 50 c) 70 d) 90

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b) 50

Question 23: ASD stands for: a) Autism Spectrum Disorder b) Attention Spectrum Disorder c) Autism Sensory Disorder d) Attention Sensory Disorder

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a) Autism Spectrum Disorder

Question 24: Symptoms of ASD are typically recognized between: a) 6 months to 1 year b) 1 to 2 years c) 2 to 3 years d) 3 to 4 years

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b) 1 to 2 years

Question 25: The 1995 Persons with Disability Act recognized how many disabilities? a) 4 b) 7 c) 10 d) 12

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b) 7

Question 26: Prior to 1995, we were familiar with only how many types of disabilities? a) 2 b) 3 c) 4 d) 5

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c) 4

Question 27: The 1995 Act replaced the term handicap with: a) Disability and impairment b) Disability and disorder c) Impairment and disorder d) None of the above

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a) Disability and impairment

Question 28: According to the medical model, disability requires: a) Political response b) Social response c) Medical treatment d) Educational treatment

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c) Medical treatment

Question 29: According to the social model, disability demands: a) Medical treatment b) Political response c) Social response d) Educational response

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b) Political response

Question 30: The National Plan of Physical Education and Recreation was prepared in: a) 1954 b) 1956 c) 1958 d) 1960

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b) 1956

Question 31: The College of Physical Education at Gwalior was established in: a) 1955 b) 1956 c) 1957 d) 1958

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c) 1957

Question 32: The Central Advisory Board of Physical Education was setup in: a) 1948 b) 1949 c) 1950 d) 1951

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c) 1950

Question 33: APENS stands for: a) Adapted Physical Education National Standards b) Adaptive Physical Education National Standards c) Adapted Physical Education National System d) Adaptive Physical Education National System

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a) Adapted Physical Education National Standards

Question 34: Yash Singh won a bronze in the 25-metre backstroke swimming event at: a) Paralympics 2012 b) Special Olympics World Summer Games 2015 c) Asian Games 2014 d) Commonwealth Games 2014

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b) Special Olympics World Summer Games 2015

Question 35: Deepa Malik won silver medal in shot put at: a) 2012 Paralympics b) 2016 Paralympics c) 2020 Paralympics d) 2008 Paralympics

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b) 2016 Paralympics

Question 36: The first Indian female para-athlete to win a medal at the Paralympics is: a) Deepa Malik b) Bhawna c) Ekta Bhyan d) Karamjyoti

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a) Deepa Malik

Question 37: According to the ICF, how many broad domains of functioning can be affected? a) 5 b) 7 c) 9 d) 11

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c) 9

Question 38: Physical disability includes: a) Mobility and Physical Impairment b) Visual Impairment c) Hearing Impairment d) All of the above

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d) All of the above

Question 39: Speech and language disability affects: a) Only speech b) Only language c) One or more components of speech and language d) None of the above

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c) One or more components of speech and language

Question 40: The primary role of a school counsellor is to: a) Provide medical treatment b) Assist students with academic, personal, and career development c) Provide physical therapy d) Provide speech therapy

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b) Assist students with academic, personal, and career development

Question 41: The aim of a physiotherapist is to: a) Provide medical treatment b) Help children achieve full potential through physical intervention c) Provide speech therapy d) Provide academic support

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b) Help children achieve full potential through physical intervention

Question 42: Occupational therapists train CWSN in: a) Daily-life skills b) Self-care skills c) Fine motor skills d) All of the above

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d) All of the above

Question 43: The role of a speech therapist includes: a) Providing treatment for communication difficulties b) Providing treatment for physical disabilities c) Providing treatment for learning disabilities d) Providing treatment for intellectual disabilities

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a) Providing treatment for communication difficulties

Question 44: The National Council of Teacher Education (NCTE) recognises how many courses for Physical Education Teachers? a) 1 b) 2 c) 3 d) 4

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c) 3

Question 45: D.P.Ed. stands for: a) Diploma in Physical Education b) Degree in Physical Education c) Diploma in Practical Education d) Degree in Practical Education

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a) Diploma in Physical Education

Question 46: B.P.Ed. stands for: a) Bachelor of Physical Education b) Bachelor of Practical Education c) Bachelor of Physical Exercise d) Bachelor of Practical Exercise

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a) Bachelor of Physical Education

Question 47: M.P.Ed. stands for: a) Master of Physical Education b) Master of Practical Education c) Master of Physical Exercise d) Master of Practical Exercise

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a) Master of Physical Education

Question 48: The first Special Olympics World Summer Games were held in: a) 1960 b) 1965 c) 1968 d) 1970

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c) 1968

Question 49: APE is safe and beneficial even for: a) Infants b) Toddlers c) Adults d) All age groups

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d) All age groups

Question 50: The Paralympics is the term used for: a) Olympics for athletes with disabilities b) Olympics for athletes with special needs c) Olympics for athletes with physical disabilities d) Olympics for athletes with intellectual disabilities

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a) Olympics for athletes with disabilities

Question 51: What is the difference between Disability and Disorder?

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Disorder refers to the disruption or disturbance caused to the normal functions of a body with chances of being reversed. Disability refers to functional inability or limitations to perform certain activities producing long-term impairment.

Question 52: What is the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act 2016?

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The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act 2016 was passed by the Indian Parliament on 27th December 2016 to give effect to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. This act recognizes 21 disabilities.

Question 53: What is Disability Etiquette?

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Disability Etiquette is a set of guidelines dealing specifically with how to approach a person with a disability. It refers to communicating and interacting respectfully and courteously with people who have disabilities.

Question 54: What is Adaptive Physical Education (APE)?

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Adaptive Physical Education is Physical Education which has been adapted or modified so that it is as appropriate for the person with a disability as it is for a person without a disability. It is a specially designed programme.

Question 55: What is the main aim of Adaptive Physical Education?

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The chief aim of Adapted Physical Education (APE) is to provide every individual an opportunity to participate in Physical Education and sports and to make Physical Education accessible to all as per their need.

Question 56: What is Intellectual Disability?

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Intellectual disability is a condition of significantly subaverage general intellectual functioning that impacts adaptive behaviours. It affects conceptual, social, and practical domains of adaptive behaviour.

Question 57: What is Down Syndrome?

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Down Syndrome is a genetic disorder caused by the presence of all or part of a third copy of chromosome 21. It is associated with physical growth delays, mild to moderate intellectual disability, and characteristic facial features.

Question 58: What is Autism Spectrum Disorder?

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Autism spectrum disorder is an umbrella term for a group of developmental disorders that are neurological in origin and cause social, communication and behavioural challenges. It is characterized by impaired social interaction and repetitive behaviours.

Question 59: Describe the various types of disabilities as per the RPWD Act 2016.

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INTRODUCTION:
The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act 2016 recognizes 21 disabilities with broad classifications including physical, intellectual, and learning disabilities.
MAIN POINTS WITH EXPLANATIONS:
1. Locomotor Disabilities:
Inability to execute distinctive movements due to musculoskeletal or nervous system affliction.
2. Amputation and Cerebral Palsy:
Amputation is removal of limb; CP is damage to brain controlling movement and posture.
3. Dwarfism and Muscular Dystrophy:
Dwarfism means adult height of 4 feet 10 inches; Muscular Dystrophy weakens muscles.
4. Visual Impairment:
Visual acuity less than 3/60 in better eye with best possible correction.
5. Hearing Impairment:
Deaf means 70 DB hearing loss; Hard of hearing means 60 to 70 DB hearing loss.
6. Intellectual Disability:
Significantly subaverage general intellectual functioning impacting adaptive behaviours in daily life.
7. Down Syndrome:
Genetic disorder caused by extra chromosome 21 with physical growth delays and intellectual disability.
8. Autism Spectrum Disorder:
Neurological disorders causing social, communication, and behavioural challenges.
9. Learning Disabilities:
Memory, problem solving, attention, and reading difficulties affect everyday life.
CONCLUSION:
The RPWD Act 2016 provides comprehensive coverage of various physical, intellectual, and learning disabilities.

Question 60: Explain the objectives of Adaptive Physical Education.

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INTRODUCTION:
Adapted Physical Education is specially designed to make Physical Education accessible to children with special needs.
MAIN POINTS WITH EXPLANATIONS:
1. Building Programme for CWSN:
APE is developed as per individual needs through assessment and individual education plan.
2. Functional Activeness for Lifetime:
APE conditions brain, muscles, and movements for different functional tasks and sports skills.
3. Safe and Accessible Programme:
Environment, instruction, and equipment are modified to make PE safe and accessible.
4. Ensuring Active Participation:
APE ensures transition from specially designed PE to integrated or regular PE programme.
5. Developing Self-Esteem:
When CWSN access activities successfully, their self-esteem and self-image are enhanced.
6. Promoting Regularity and Discipline:
Participation provides feeling of wellbeing promoting regularity and healthy lifestyle adoption.
7. Promoting Sportsmanship:
Students learn rules, waiting turns, appreciating others, accepting defeat, and celebrating victory.
CONCLUSION:
APE aims to provide meaningful and successful physical education experiences to all children.

Question 61: Describe the role of various professionals for children with special needs.

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INTRODUCTION:
Inclusive Education requires various professionals to support CWSN achieving their full potential.
MAIN POINTS WITH EXPLANATIONS:
1. School Counsellor:
Works with CWSN, parents, teachers, and community for academic and personal development.
2. Counsellor's Role:
Helps develop communication, cooperation, conflict resolution skills, and positive self-attitude.
3. Physiotherapist:
Uses exercises to help patients gain and keep the best possible use of bodies.
4. Physiotherapist's Role:
Assesses body mechanics, improves mobility, and provides massage and exercise therapy.
5. Occupational Therapist:
Trains CWSN in daily-life skills and fine motor skills like handwriting and buttoning.
6. Occupational Therapist's Role:
Provides sensory intervention and sensory integration to help cope with challenges.
7. Physical Education Teacher:
Improves movement skills, hand-eye coordination, flexibility, and develops sports skills.
8. Speech Therapist:
Provides treatment for communication difficulties, fluency disorders, and two-way communication.
9. Special Educator:
Assesses child's abilities, develops curriculum, sets IEP, and handles inclusion.
CONCLUSION:
Collaborative effort of all professionals ensures comprehensive support and inclusion of CWSN.

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