Physical Education questions and answers

Physical Education Questions and Answers

Test your physical competence and knowledge of movement and safety with these JAMB and WAEC past questions.

1.

The external openings of the nasal cavity that admit air to the lungs are called ?

A.

larynx

B.

nostrils

C.

oesophagus

D.

trachea

Correct answer is B

The external openings of the nasal cavity that admit air to the lungs are called nostrils. The oesophagus is a tube that connects the throat to the stomach. The larynx, also known as the voice box, is involved in breathing, producing sound, and protecting the trachea against food aspiration. The trachea, also known as the windpipe, is a tube that connects the pharynx and larynx to the lungs, allowing the passage of air

2.

The type of baton exchange in which the receiver of the baton will not see as the baton is being placed in his/her hand is called?

A.

invisible baton exchange

B.

Non-visual baton exchange

C.

visual baton exchange

D.

virtual baton exchange

Correct answer is B

Non-visual baton exchange is the type of baton exchange in which the receiver of the baton will not see as the baton is being placed in his/her hand

3.

The agency that fights human trafficking in nigeria is __

A.

NAPTIP

B.

NAFDAC

C.

ICPC

D.

NDLEA

Correct answer is A

The agency that fights human trafficking in Nigeria is NAPTIP (National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons). NAFDAC (National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control) is responsible for regulating and controlling the manufacture, importation, exportation, distribution, advertisement, sale and use of food, drugs, cosmetics, medical devices, chemicals, and packaged water. NDLEA (National Drug Law Enforcement Agency) is a Federal agency in Nigeria charged with eliminating the growing, processing, manufacturing, selling, exporting, and trafficking of hard drugs. ICPC (Independent Corrupt Practices Commission) is a Nigerian agency that is mandated to receive and investigate reports of corruption and in appropriate cases prosecute the offender(s)

4.

How many pairs of the spinal nerve are located in human?

A.

13

B.

12

C.

31

D.

33

Correct answer is C

Spinal nerve arises from spinal cord. In humans, there are 31 pairs. They are 8 cervical, 12 thoracic, 5 lumbar, 5 sacral and 1 coccygeal

5.

Which of the following is not a water-borne disease?

A.

hepatitis

B.

Headache

C.

cholera

D.

typhoid

Correct answer is B

Headache is not a water-borne disease. Water-borne diseases are caused by pathogenic microorganisms that most commonly are transmitted in contaminated fresh water. Examples of these diseases include typhoid, cholera, and hepatitis which are caused by bacteria, viruses, and parasites respectively

6.

Which of the following is the vestigial bony part of the human skeleton?

A.

Cranium

B.

cartilage

C.

Coccyx

D.

cervical

Correct answer is C

Vestigial structures are body parts that seemingly have no purpose or function. Coccyx is commonly called tailbone and it is found in the final segment of the vertebral column

7.

Carbon monoxide is a source of ______ pollution

A.

land

B.

sea

C.

air

D.

all of the above

Correct answer is C

Air pollution refers to the release of pollutants into the air. Vehicle emissions, fuel oils and natural gas to heat homes are the primary sources of human-made air pollution

8.

A deuce in a table tennis game means

A.

a loss

B.

a win

C.

a foul

D.

a tie

Correct answer is D

In table tennis, a deuce refers to a tie. Specifically, it is when both players or pairs have scored 10 points each. The game then continues until one player or pair scores two points more than the other, which is known as 'win by two' rule

9.

The smallest unit of social organization in our society is

A.

peer group

B.

family

C.

clan

D.

community

Correct answer is B

The smallest unit of social organization in our society is the family. It is the basic social unit in a society. It is typically composed of people related by birth, marriage, or other social bonds who live together, cooperate economically, and care for the young

10.

The human ankle has _____ bones

A.

7

B.

8

C.

4

D.

2

Correct answer is A

Ankle is known as tarsus in humans. It contains seven bones called tarsal's. It is arranged in three rows having gliding joints