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.

11.

The following are key locomotor skills except

A.

crawling

B.

climbing

C.

singing

D.

walking

Correct answer is C

The key locomotor skills are walking, running, jumping, hopping, crawling, marching, climbing, galloping, sliding, leaping, hopping, and skipping. Singing is not a locomotor skill

12.

Which of the following is not a skill in Judo ?

A.

gripping

B.

stance

C.

falling

D.

kicking

Correct answer is D

Judo is a modern martial art, combat and Olympic sport created in Japan in 1882. It involves techniques that allow you to lift and throw your opponents onto their backs. Skills in Judo include stance, gripping, and falling. However, kicking is not a skill in Judo. Kicking is more associated with other martial arts like Taekwondo and Karate

13.

After digestion protein is converted into

A.

Ascorbic acid

B.

Citric acid

C.

Amino acid

D.

Fatty acid

Correct answer is C

After digestion, proteins are broken down into their constituent amino acids. This is done by various enzymes in the stomach and small intestine. These amino acids are then absorbed into the bloodstream and used by the body to build and repair tissues, among other things

14.

Which of the following is not an equipment/facility used in badminton games?

A.

paddles

B.

strings

C.

shuttlecocks

D.

racquet

Correct answer is A

Paddles are not used in badminton games. Badminton is a racquet sport played using racquets to hit a shuttlecock across a net. The equipment used in badminton includes a racquet, shuttlecock, and strings for the racquet

15.

Herbert Macaulay is considered as the founder of Nigerian Nationalism. He was a Nigerian nationalist, politician, engineer, architect, journalist, and musician and is considered by many Nigerians as the founder of Nigerian nationalism.

A.

Aguyi Ironsi

B.

Ahmadu Bello

C.

Herbert Macaulay

D.

Tafawa Balewa

Correct answer is C

Herbert Macaulay is considered as the founder of Nigerian Nationalism. He was a Nigerian nationalist, politician, engineer, architect, journalist, and musician and is considered by many Nigerians as the founder of Nigerian nationalism

16.

The type of hazardous pollution caused by automobile is ______

A.

hydrogen

B.

carbon monoxide

C.

carbon dioxide

D.

oxygen

Correct answer is B

Carbon monoxide is a colourless, odourless, tasteless gas produced by burning gasoline, wood. It is a poisonous gas that can make you seriously ill if you breathe it in

17.

The type of family in which one spouse(man or woman) has several other spouses is called?

A.

polygamous family

B.

extended family

C.

monogamous family

D.

polygynous family

Correct answer is A

Polygamous family is the type of family in which one spouse(man or woman) has several other spouses

18.

In the bucal cavity of human beings, digestion of which of the following get started

A.

Mineral salt

B.

Protein

C.

Carbohydrates

D.

Oil

Correct answer is C

The digestion of carbohydrates begins in the bucal cavity. The bucal cavity has a number of teeth and muscular tongue

19.

Which of the following is not a benefit of recreation ?

A.

It is time wasting

B.

It provides opportunity for creativity and self expression

C.

It raises the health and fitness level of the participant

D.

It helps to correct postural defect

Correct answer is A

Benefits of recreation
- It helps to correct postural defect
- It provides opportunity for creativity and self expression
- It raises the health and fitness level of the participant

20.

The following are examples of protein foods except

A.

fish

B.

egg

C.

beans

D.

rice

Correct answer is D

Rice is not a protein food. It is a carbohydrate. Proteins are essential nutrients for the human body. They are one of the building blocks of body tissue and can also serve as a fuel source. Examples of protein foods include beans, eggs, and fish