Physical & Health Education past questions: JAMB UTME 2024

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1.
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1. A.Blind take-over
2. B.Overhand take-over
3. C.Underhand take-over
4. D.Visual take-over
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Answer: D Visual take-over
2.
Cardiovascular fitness refers to:
1. A.The ability to move joints through a full range of motion
2. B.The strength of muscles
3. C.The ability to perform prolonged physical activity
4. D.The ability to lift heavy weights
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Answer: C The ability to perform prolonged physical activity
3.
First aid training is important because it:
1. A.Allows people to diagnose diseases
2. B.Reduces the risk of injury altogether
3. C.Eliminates the need for professional medical care
4. D.Prepares individuals to act in emergencies
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Answer: D Prepares individuals to act in emergencies
4.
First aid training is important because it: [ ]
1. A.Iron
2. B.Calcium
3. C.Magnesium
4. D.Potassium
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Answer: D Potassium
5.
Health education promotes:
1. A.Dependence on healthcare providers
2. B.A passive approach to health
3. C.Fear-based health messages
4. D.Lifelong learning about health
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Answer: D Lifelong learning about health
6.
How can carrying heavy bags or backpacks contribute to postural problems?
1. A.By promoting good posture
2. B.By causing muscle imbalances and strain on the spine
3. C.By evenly distributing weight on both shoulders
4. D.By reducing the load on the back muscles
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Answer: B By causing muscle imbalances and strain on the spine
7.
How can self-medication lead to drug misuse?
1. A.By causing incorrect dosages to be taken
2. B.By preventing access to healthcare
3. C.By increasing the effectiveness of the drug
4. D.By ensuring proper use of medication
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Answer: A By causing incorrect dosages to be taken
8.
How does dance influence cognitive development in children?
1. A.It exerts no measurable influence on cognitive functions
2. B.It primarily affects physical coordination without impacting cognition
3. C.It disrupts cognitive processing by distracting attention
4. D.It enhances memory retention and cognitive flexibility
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Answer: D It enhances memory retention and cognitive flexibility
9.
How does physical activity contribute to social well-being?
1. A.By encouraging individualism and solitude
2. B.By fostering social connections and relationships
3. C.By promoting exclusive community activities
4. D.By reducing opportunities for social gatherings
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Answer: B By fostering social connections and relationships
10.
How does the scope of Physical Education extend beyond physical fitness?
1. A.It promotes social interaction and communication skills.
2. B.It teaches advanced anatomy and physiology.
3. C.It offers in-depth training for competitive sports.
4. D.It focuses solely on building muscle strength.
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Answer: A It promotes social interaction and communication skills.
11.
How is the administrative structure of the IOC organized?
1. A.Director-General, Treasurer, and Executive Committee
2. B.President, Secretary-General, and Board of Directors
3. C.CEO, COO, and Advisory Council
4. D.Chairman, Vice-Chairman, and General Secretary
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Answer: B President, Secretary-General, and Board of Directors
12.
Identify the jumping technique used in the long jump.
1. A.Hitch-kick
2. B.Glide
3. C.Western Roll
4. D.Spin
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Answer: A Hitch-kick
13.
In a relay race, how wide is the designated take-over zone?
1. A.10 m
2. B.20 m
3. C.No designated zone
4. D.30 m
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Answer: B 20 m
14.
In a sprint race, what is the most common starting position?
1. A.Crouching start
2. B.Standing start
3. C.Kneeling start
4. D.Prone start
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Answer: A Crouching start
15.
In ancient Greece, physical education was linked to:
1. A.Military training and preparation for war
2. B.Artistic expression and music
3. C.Academic studies and intellectual pursuits
4. D.Religious ceremonies and rituals
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Answer: A Military training and preparation for war
16.
In football, which skill involves intercepting or stopping the ball carrier from advancing with the ball?
1. A.Tackling
2. B.Shooting
3. C.Dribbling
4. D.Heading
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Answer: A Tackling
17.
In table tennis, what skill involves hitting the ball back and forth with the opponent?
1. A.Smashing
2. B.Looping
3. C.Rallies
4. D.Serving
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Answer: A Smashing
18.
In the case of a nosebleed, what should you do?
1. A.Apply a hot compress to the nose
2. B.Tilt the head back
3. C.Blow the nose hard
4. D.Pinch the nostrils and lean forward
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Answer: D Pinch the nostrils and lean forward
19.
In the precolonial era in Nigeria, physical education was primarily influenced by:
1. A.Western education systems
2. B.Modern sports facilities
3. C.Traditional games and physical activities
4. D.Colonial administrative policies
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Answer: A Western education systems
20.
In which city were the 2015 All Africa Games held?
1. A.Kigali
2. B.Maputo
3. C.Brazzaville
4. D.Freetown
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Answer: C Brazzaville
21.
Name the events which make up the throwing events.
1. A.Long jump, Triple jump, High jump, Pole vault
2. B.Discus, Hammer, Pole vault, Triple jump
3. C.Shot put, Discus, Javelin, Hammer throw
4. D.Shot put, Javelin, High jump, Long jump
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Answer: C Shot put, Discus, Javelin, Hammer throw
22.
The part of the heart marked 2 is the
1. A.Left Pulmonary artery
2. B.Left auricle
3. C.Superior Vena cava
4. D.Aorta
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Answer: C Superior Vena cava
23.
What does NATCEGA stand for?
1. A.National Association of Colleges and Education Games Administration
2. B.National Association of Teachers of Colleges and Education Games
3. C.Nigeria advanced Teacher's Colleges and College of Education Games Association
4. D.National Association of Technical Colleges Education Games Association
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Answer: C Nigeria advanced Teacher's Colleges and College of Education Games Association
24.
What does NUGA stand for?
1. A.National Union of Gymnastics Associations
2. B.National University Games Association
3. C.National Unified Games Association
4. D.National Undergrad Games Alliance
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Answer: B National University Games Association
25.
What is a key aspect of ensuring electrical safety at home?
1. A.Using old, reliable appliances
2. B.Regularly checking for frayed wires
3. C.Overloading outlets with multiple devices
4. D.Dismissing minor electrical issues
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Answer: B Regularly checking for frayed wires
26.
What is the first step in managing a severe bleeding wound? [ ]
1. A.Apply pressure to the wound
2. B.Clean the wound with water
3. C.Elevate the limb
4. D.Apply a cold compress
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Answer: A Apply pressure to the wound
27.
What is the full meaning of NIPOGA?
1. A.Nigerian Intra-Polytechnic Games Association
2. B.Nigerian Polytechnic Games Association
3. C.Nigerian Inter-Polytechnic Games Association
4. D.Nigerian International Polytechnic Games Association
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Answer: C Nigerian Inter-Polytechnic Games Association
28.
What is the importance of using sunscreen daily?
1. A.It is not necessary unless at the beach
2. B.It darkens the skin
3. C.It causes the skin to age faster
4. D.It prevents skin damage from UV rays
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Answer: D It prevents skin damage from UV rays
29.
What is the penalty for a charging foul in basketball?
1. A.Personal foul against the defensive player
2. B.No penalty, play continues
3. C.Free throws for the offensive team
4. D.Turnover to the defensive team
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Answer: D Turnover to the defensive team
30.
What is the primary difference between refuse and sewage?
1. A.Refuse is generated by animals; sewage is generated by plants
2. B.Refuse is biodegradable; sewage is non-biodegradable
3. C.Refuse is liquid waste; sewage is solid waste
4. D.Refuse is solid waste; sewage is liquid waste
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Answer: D Refuse is solid waste; sewage is liquid waste
31.
What is the primary difference between strength training and power training? [ ]
1. A.Strength training requires no equipment, while power training uses weights
2. B.Strength training aims to increase muscle size, while power training focuses on explosive strength
3. C.Strength training focuses on high reps, while power training focuses on low reps
4. D.Strength training and power training are the same
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Answer: B Strength training aims to increase muscle size, while power training focuses on explosive strength
32.
What is the purpose of the cartilage rings in the trachea?
1. A.To conduct gas exchange
2. B.To keep the trachea open
3. C.To produce mucus
4. D.To filter air
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Answer: B To keep the trachea open
33.
What is the role of the linesman in football?
1. A.Awards free kicks and penalties
2. B.Keeps track of time
3. C.Maintains order and discipline on the field
4. D.Signals for offside violations and throw-ins
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Answer: D Signals for offside violations and throw-ins
34.
What is the standard height of a badminton net?
1. A.1.55 meters
2. B.1.75 meters
3. C.1.30 meters
4. D.1.20 meters
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Answer: A 1.55 meters
35.
What is the target heart rate zone for aerobic exercise?
1. A.30-50% of maximum heart rate
2. B.70-85% of maximum heart rate
3. C.50-70% of maximum heart rate
4. D.85-100% of maximum heart rate
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Answer: B 70-85% of maximum heart rate
36.
What method of maintaining personal health emphasizes consuming a balanced diet that includes fruits, vegetables, proteins, and whole grains?
1. A.Regular medical check-ups
2. B.Hydration
3. C.Nutrition
4. D.Meditation
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Answer: A Regular medical check-ups
37.
What type of community health service is most likely to use modern diagnostic equipment?
1. A.Orthodox health services
2. B.Bone setters
3. C.Traditional birth attendants
4. D.Herbalists
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Answer: A Orthodox health services
38.
What type of flooring is usually used for indoor basketball courts? [ ]
1. A.Asphalt
2. B.Hardwood
3. C.Grass
4. D.Carpet
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Answer: B Hardwood
39.
Which basketball skill involves securing possession of missed shots or opponent's shots that come off the backboard or rim? [ ]
1. A.Shooting
2. B.Dribbling
3. C.Passing
4. D.Rebounding
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Answer: D Rebounding
40.
Which cell organelle is responsible for protein synthesis?
1. A.Ribosome
2. B.Lysosome
3. C.Golgi Apparatus
4. D.Nucleus
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Answer: A Ribosome
41.
Which city-state in ancient Greece was known for its militaristic approach to physical education?
1. A.Athens
2. B.Sparta
3. C.Rome
4. D.Corinth
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Answer: B Sparta
42.
Which component of physical fitness relates to the ability to change body position quickly and accurately while maintaining control and balance?
1. A.Coordination
2. B.Agility
3. C.Reaction time
4. D.Power
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Answer: B Agility
43.
Which dance step involves high leaps and kicks and is associated with the Yoruba people?
1. A.Shadi
2. B.Bata
3. C.Mmanwu
4. D.Atilogwu
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Answer: B Bata
44.
Which factor is most likely to decrease flexibility over time?
1. A.Consistent hydration
2. B.High protein diet
3. C.Sedentary lifestyle
4. D.Regular stretching
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Answer: C Sedentary lifestyle
45.
Which Founding Father of Physical Education advocated for the role of play in developing character and discipline? [ ]
1. A.Archery
2. B.Ziplining
3. C.Yoga
4. D.Skiing
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Answer: B Ziplining
46.
Which item in a first aid box helps to stop bleeding from a wound? [ ]
1. A.Adhesive bandage
2. B.Pain reliever
3. C.Sterile gauze
4. D.Antibiotic ointment
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Answer: C Sterile gauze
47.
Which mineral deficiency is associated with muscle weakness and is corrected by increasing intake of which mineral?
1. A.Magnesium
2. B.Calcium
3. C.Zinc
4. D.Iron
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Answer: A Magnesium
48.
Which muscle aids in the movement of the hip and thigh and is located in the groin area?
1. A.Adductor longus
2. B.Tensor fasciae latae
3. C.Iliopsoas
4. D.Gluteus maximus
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Answer: C Iliopsoas
49.
Which muscle helps in the movement of the shoulder and is known as the shoulder pad?
1. A.Deltoid
2. B.Trapezius
3. C.Latissimus dorsi
4. D.Rhomboid major
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Answer: A Deltoid
50.
Which muscle is known for its role in the movement of the jaw and chewing?
1. A.Sternocleidomastoid
2. B.Buccinator
3. C.Temporalis
4. D.Masseter
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Answer: D Masseter
51.
Which national competition aims to promote grassroots football development in Nigeria?
1. A.Nigerian Football League
2. B.Nigerian Premier Football League
3. C.National Principals Cup
4. D.National Youth Sports Festival
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Answer: C National Principals Cup
52.
Which nutrient class is essential for maintaining healthy vision, skin, and mucous membranes?
1. A.Minerals
2. B.Vitamins
3. C.Proteins
4. D.Fats
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Answer: B Vitamins
53.
Which nutrient class is primarily responsible for providing structure to cells and supporting growth and development?
1. A.Proteins
2. B.Fats
3. C.Carbohydrates
4. D.Minerals
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Answer: A Proteins
54.
Which of the following hurdle races requires the athlete to jump over water barriers?
1. A.3000 m steeplechase
2. B.2000 m steeplechase
3. C.400 m hurdles
4. D.100 m hurdles
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Answer: A 3000 m steeplechase
55.
Which of the following is a common benefit of a proper warm-up?
1. A.Increased risk of injury
2. B.Decreased blood flow to muscles
3. C.Improved muscle flexibility
4. D.Enhanced muscle stiffness
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Answer: B Decreased blood flow to muscles
56.
Which of the following is a common posture issue associated with endomorphs?
1. A.Kyphosis
2. B.Lordosis
3. C.Scoliosis
4. D.Flatfoot
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Answer: B Lordosis
57.
Which of the following is a key principle of first aid? [ ]
1. A.Providing medication without prescription
2. B.Acting calmly and confidently
3. C.Treating all injuries as minor
4. D.Ignoring patient consent
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Answer: B Acting calmly and confidently
58.
Which of the following is NOT a cause of drug misuse?
1. A.Lack of knowledge about proper dosage
2. B.Misunderstanding prescription instructions
3. C.Trying to self-treat a medical condition
4. D.Intentional recreational use
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Answer: D Intentional recreational use
59.
Which of these dances is performed with a masquerade costume by the Efik people?
1. A.Bongo
2. B.Ekombi
3. C.Atilogwu
4. D.Mmanwu
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Answer: B Ekombi
60.
Which of these dances is performed with a masquerade costume by the Efik people? [ ]
1. A.Bongo
2. B.Ekombi
3. C.Atilogwu
4. D.Mmanwu
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Answer: B Ekombi
61.
Which physical fitness component is directly associated with body fat reduction?
1. A.Balance
2. B.Cardiovascular endurance
3. C.Muscular endurance
4. D.Flexibility
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Answer: B Cardiovascular endurance
62.
Which postural defect involves an abnormal lateral curvature of the spine, usually occurring during growth spurts or adolescence?
1. A.Scoliosis
2. B.Flatfoot
3. C.Lordosis
4. D.Kyphosis
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Answer: A Scoliosis
63.
Which structure in the central nervous system is responsible for transmitting sensory and motor signals between the brain and the rest of the body?
1. A.Cerebellum
2. B.Spinal cord
3. C.Amygdala
4. D.Hippocampus
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Answer: B Spinal cord
64.
Which type of exercise is beneficial for improving balance in individuals with neurological disorders?
1. A.High-intensity interval training
2. B.Balance exercises on a stability ball
3. C.Long-distance running
4. D.Jumping jacks
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Answer: B Balance exercises on a stability ball
65.
Why is leisure important for mental health?
1. A.Leisure provides a break from routine and promotes relaxation.
2. B.Leisure has no impact on mental health.
3. C.Leisure increases stress levels.
4. D.Leisure is only beneficial for physically demanding jobs.
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Answer: A Leisure provides a break from routine and promotes relaxation.
66.
Why is open communication about sex and relationships crucial in a family?
1. A.Causes misunderstandings
2. B.Inhibits personal growth
3. C.Strengthens family bonds
4. D.Promotes secrecy
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Answer: C Strengthens family bonds

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