Physical & Health Education past questions: JAMB UTME 2023

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1.
____ is the study of the structure and relationship between body parts
1. A.Anatomy
2. B.Sociology
3. C.physiology
4. D.health education
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Answer: A Anatomy
2.
[see linked page: question refers to shared diagram/text above]
1. A.Mineral salt
2. B.Protein
3. C.Carbohydrates
4. D.Oil
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Answer: C Carbohydrates
3.
1. The human ankle has _____ bones
1. A.7
2. B.8
3. C.4
4. D.2
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Answer: A 7
4.
A deuce in a table tennis game means [ ]
1. A.a loss
2. B.a win
3. C.a foul
4. D.a tie
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Answer: D a tie
5.
A sport where participants should have no means of contact is called ?
1. A.outdoor games
2. B.indoor games
3. C.non-contact games
4. D.contact games
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Answer: C non-contact games
6.
After digestion protein is converted into
1. A.Ascorbic acid
2. B.Citric acid
3. C.Amino acid
4. D.Fatty acid
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Answer: C Amino acid
7.
After digestion protein is converted into [ ]
1. A.hydrogen
2. B.carbon monoxide
3. C.carbon dioxide
4. D.oxygen
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Answer: C carbon dioxide
8.
Food serves the following purpose except ____
1. A.provide energy
2. B.enhance growth
3. C.increase hunger
4. D.eliminate hunger
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Answer: C increase hunger
9.
Fruit and vegetables are important because
1. A.They give you energy
2. B.They are easily available
3. C.They are colorful
4. D.They provide you with a wide variety of vitamins, minerals, and nutrients
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Answer: D They provide you with a wide variety of vitamins, minerals, and nutrients
10.
Hockey pitch, nets and flag posts are facilities used in ?
1. A.boxing
2. B.swimming
3. C.hockey game
4. D.wrestling
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Answer: C hockey game
11.
How many players make up a basketball team on the court at a time?
1. A.6
2. B.5
3. C.12
4. D.7
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Answer: B 5
12.
How many points is required to win a badminton game ?
1. A.31
2. B.12
3. C.7
4. D.21
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Answer: D 21
13.
How many trials are allowed in shot put?
1. A.3
2. B.4
3. C.5
4. D.2
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Answer: A 3
14.
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?
1. A.throw-in
2. B.penalty
3. C.foul
4. D.corner kick
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Answer: A throw-in
15.
In which form of nationalism has its goals achieved through revolution.
1. A.civic nationalism
2. B.ideological nationalism
3. C.liberation nationalism
4. D.revolutionary nationalism
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Answer: D revolutionary nationalism
16.
One of these is a component of school health programme.
1. A.None of the above
2. B.External services
3. C.Health services
4. D.Currable services
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Answer: A None of the above
17.
Recreational activities are meant to be done during ___
1. A.busy time
2. B.leisure time
3. C.bed time
4. D.anytime
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Answer: B leisure time
18.
The ability of the body systems to work together efficiently to allow you to be healthy and perform activities of daily living is
1. A.physical fitness
2. B.stamina
3. C.good posture
4. D.immune system
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Answer: A physical fitness
19.
The agency that fights human trafficking in nigeria is __
1. A.NAPTIP
2. B.NAFDAC
3. C.ICPC
4. D.NDLEA
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Answer: A NAPTIP
20.
The amount of force you can put out is dependent on your:
1. A.muscular strength
2. B.stamina
3. C.agility
4. D.muscular endurance
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Answer: A muscular strength
21.
The assistant referees in a soccer game are also called ?
1. A.linesmen
2. B.timekeeper
3. C.match commissioner
4. D.flag holder
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Answer: A linesmen
22.
The capacity to change direction effectively and quickly while maintaining body posture is called ?
1. A.Power
2. B.Stamina
3. C.Agility
4. D.strength
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Answer: C Agility
23.
The condition of the body physically, mentally and otherwise not only the absence of disease or an infirmity is
1. A.physical education
2. B.health behavior
3. C.health education
4. D.social studies
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Answer: C health education
24.
The external openings of the nasal cavity that admit air to the lungs are called ?
1. A.larynx
2. B.nostrils
3. C.oesophagus
4. D.trachea
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Answer: B nostrils
25.
The external openings of the nasal cavity that admit air to the lungs are called ? [ ]
1. A.land
2. B.sea
3. C.air
4. D.all of the above
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Answer: B sea
26.
The following are key locomotor skills except
1. A.crawling
2. B.climbing
3. C.singing
4. D.walking
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Answer: C singing
27.
The following are the examples of sports except
1. A.canoeing
2. B.racing
3. C.Camping
4. D.marketing
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Answer: D marketing
28.
The following are the injuries that can be sustained at sport except ____
1. A.sprain
2. B.bruises
3. C.strain
4. D.stomach ache
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Answer: D stomach ache
29.
The human heart is located in the
1. A.cranium cavity
2. B.cervical cavity
3. C.Thoracic cavity
4. D.Nasal cavity
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Answer: C Thoracic cavity
30.
The sideways curvature of the spine is called ?
1. A.Flatback
2. B.Swayback
3. C.Kyphosis
4. D.Scoliosis
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Answer: B Swayback
31.
The smallest unit of social organization in our society is
1. A.peer group
2. B.family
3. C.clan
4. D.community
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Answer: B family
32.
The sport injury that results in the break of bone is called ?
1. A.sprain
2. B.fracture
3. C.strain
4. D.bruise
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Answer: A sprain
33.
The swimming pattern in which both arms are extended and pulledback together in a circular motion while both legs are thrust out and pulled back together is called ?
1. A.sidestroke
2. B.crawl
3. C.Breaststroke
4. D.butterfly
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Answer: C Breaststroke
34.
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?
1. A.invisible baton exchange
2. B.Non-visual baton exchange
3. C.visual baton exchange
4. D.virtual baton exchange
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Answer: B Non-visual baton exchange
35.
The type of exchange in a relay race, in which the receiver's hand is behind them at the waist height with the palm facing down is called ?
1. A.the visual Exchange
2. B.the Downsweep
3. C.the Push
4. D.the Upsweep
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Answer: D the Upsweep
36.
To promote unity and solidarity among African nations, All Africa games was founded by the African Union (AU). What year were the first games held ?
1. A.1965
2. B.1985
3. C.1955
4. D.1975
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Answer: A 1965
37.
Track events are done on a ___
1. A.basketball court
2. B.gym
3. C.running track
4. D.open field
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Answer: C running track
38.
What do you call a person who performs gymnastics ?
1. A.performer
2. B.gymnastics athlete
3. C.entertainer
4. D.gymnast
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Answer: D gymnast
39.
What year was the first modern olympic game held ?
1. A.1976
2. B.1896
3. C.1986
4. D.1856
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Answer: B 1896
40.
Which of the following cannot be found in a first aid box ?
1. A.gloves
2. B.hand sanitizer
3. C.bandages
4. D.soda drinks
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Answer: D soda drinks
41.
Which of the following control breathing rate in humans?
1. A.medulla oblongata
2. B.hypothalamus
3. C.Cerebellum
4. D.thalamus
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Answer: A medulla oblongata
42.
Which of the following factors does not affect posture ?
1. A.complexion
2. B.Heredity
3. C.Habit
4. D.Age
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Answer: A complexion
43.
Which of the following games is a traditional game in Nigeria before colonization ?
1. A.badmiton
2. B.chess
3. C.soccer
4. D.ayo game
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Answer: D ayo game
44.
Which of the following is a field event ?
1. A.Javelin throw
2. B.Hurdles race
3. C.100m race
4. D.relay race
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Answer: A Javelin throw
45.
Which of the following is a track event ?
1. A.Triple jump
2. B.Pole vault
3. C.100m race
4. D.High jump
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Answer: C 100m race
46.
Which of the following is an example of non-contact games
1. A.boxing
2. B.wrestling
3. C.swimming
4. D.taewondo
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Answer: C swimming
47.
Which of the following is an example of sprint race ?
1. A.marathon
2. B.1500m
3. C.400m
4. D.100m
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Answer: D 100m
48.
Which of the following is an indoor game ?
1. A.sprinting
2. B.chess
3. C.soccer
4. D.swimming
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Answer: B chess
49.
Which of the following is an indoor recreational activity?
1. A.swimming
2. B.hiking
3. C.jogging
4. D.playing chess
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Answer: D playing chess
50.
Which of the following is not a benefit of recreation ? [ ]
1. A.fluoride
2. B.chloride
3. C.Softness
4. D.hardness
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Answer: A fluoride
51.
Which of the following is not a component of physical fitness.
1. A.muscular endurance
2. B.fat
3. C.flexibility
4. D.cardiovascular endurance
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Answer: B fat
52.
Which of the following is not a skill and technique in boxing
1. A.dodging
2. B.ducking
3. C.kicking
4. D.jabbing
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Answer: C kicking
53.
Which of the following is not a skill in Judo ?
1. A.gripping
2. B.stance
3. C.falling
4. D.kicking
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Answer: D kicking
54.
Which of the following is not a swimming stroke ?
1. A.downstroke
2. B.crawl
3. C.backstroke
4. D.breast stroke
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Answer: A downstroke
55.
Which of the following is not a throw event ?
1. A.javelin throw
2. B.pole vault
3. C.hammer throw
4. D.shot put
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Answer: B pole vault
56.
Which of the following is not a water-borne disease? [ ]
1. A.hepatitis
2. B.Headache
3. C.cholera
4. D.typhoid
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Answer: B Headache
57.
Which of the following is not an institutional game in Nigeria ?
1. A.NATCEGA
2. B.NBA
3. C.NUGA
4. D.NIPOGA
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Answer: B NBA
58.
Which of the following is not an objective of physical Eduaction ?
1. A.To develop physical fitness
2. B.To develop habit of sportsmanship
3. C.To be able to bully people
4. D.To develop emotional stability
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Answer: D To develop emotional stability
59.
Which of the following is not an official in a gymnastic game ?
1. A.Referee
2. B.lines men
3. C.Judges
4. D.Time keepers
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Answer: B lines men
60.
Which of the following part of human skeleton forms the helmet that protect the human brain
1. A.Cranium
2. B.Fibula
3. C.Tibia
4. D.Suture
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Answer: A Cranium
61.
Which of the following part of the human body is responsible for movement ? [ ]
1. A.muscles
2. B.muscles
3. C.skin
4. D.tissues
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Answer: B muscles
62.
Which of the following type of cartilage is present at the joints of long bones in humans? [ ]
1. A.Calcified
2. B.Hyaline
3. C.Elastic
4. D.fibrous
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Answer: A Calcified
63.
Which organ is not part of the alimentary canal?
1. A.Jejunum
2. B.stomach
3. C.colon
4. D.skin
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Answer: D skin
64.
Who is regarded as the father of physical eduction in Nigeria ?
1. A.Eze Achiugo
2. B.J.A Adedeji
3. C.M. T Adiuku
4. D.Harding James Ekperigin
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Answer: D Harding James Ekperigin

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