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.

21.

Which of the following type of cartilage is present at the joints of long bones in humans?

A.

Calcified

B.

Hyaline

C.

Elastic

D.

fibrous

Correct answer is A

Hyaline cartilage is the type of cartilage present at the joints of long bones in humans. It provides a smooth surface for joint movement, absorbs shock, and reduces friction. Fibrous and elastic cartilages are found in other parts of the body, while calcified cartilage is a stage in endochondral ossification, not a type of cartilage found in joints

22.

Excess presence of which of the following causes tooth decay in children?

A.

fluoride

B.

chloride

C.

Softness

D.

hardness

Correct answer is A

Fluoride can cause the teeth of the children to be mottled and discolored. It changes the appearance of tooth enamel in young children

23.

Which of the following part of the human body is responsible for movement ?

A.

vein

B.

muscles

C.

skin

D.

tissues

Correct answer is B

The muscles in the human body are responsible for movement. They contract and relax to move the body parts. Tissues, bones, and skin are also parts of the human body but they do not directly cause movement. Tissues are groups of cells that have a similar structure and act together to perform a specific function. Bones provide support and structure to the body. Skin is the outer covering of the body.

24.

Which of the following cannot be found in a first aid box ?

A.

gloves

B.

hand sanitizer

C.

bandages

D.

soda drinks

Correct answer is D

first aid box content
- thermometer
- gauze
-gloves
- hand sanitizer
- bandages
- adhesive dressings
- ice pack
- cotton balls

25.

The human heart is located in the

A.

cranium cavity

B.

cervical cavity

C.

Thoracic cavity

D.

Nasal cavity

Correct answer is C

The human heart is located in the thoracic cavity. The heart is shifted slightly towards the left side of the body in most individuals. Thoracic cavity is also called chest cavity

26.

If the assistant referee in a soccer match raises the flag, at a 45 degree angle and points it horizontally along the touch line, what does that indicate?

A.

throw-in

B.

penalty

C.

foul

D.

corner kick

Correct answer is A

If the assistant referee in a soccer match raises the flag, at a 45 degree angle and points it horizontally along the touch line, they are indicating for a throw-in. The team attacking in the direction they are pointing takes the throw

27.

Which of the following is not an institutional game in Nigeria ?

A.

NATCEGA

B.

NBA

C.

NUGA

D.

NIPOGA

Correct answer is B

The NBA (Nigeria Bar Association) is not an institutional game in Nigeria. It is a professional organization for lawyers in Nigeria. On the other hand, NUGA (Nigeria University Games Association), NIPOGA (Nigeria Polytechnic Games Association), and NATCEGA (National Colleges of Education Games Association) are all institutional games in Nigeria

28.

Which of the following part of human skeleton forms the helmet that protect the human brain

A.

Cranium

B.

Fibula

C.

Tibia

D.

Suture

Correct answer is A

The Cranium is the part of the human skeleton that forms a protective helmet for the human brain. It is made up of eight bones that enclose the brain to protect it from impact. The other options, Tibia and Fibula, are bones found in the leg, while Suture is the term for the type of joint found between the bones in the skull

29.

____ is the study of the structure and relationship between body parts

A.

Anatomy

B.

Sociology

C.

physiology

D.

health education

Correct answer is A

Anatomy is a branch of natural science that deals with the structural organization of living things

30.

In which form of nationalism has its goals achieved through revolution.

A.

civic nationalism

B.

ideological nationalism

C.

liberation nationalism

D.

revolutionary nationalism

Correct answer is D

In revolutionary nationalism, nationalist political movements achieve their goals through a revolution