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NECO BECE PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION 2017

Question 1:
Which of the following events is track athletics?

A. Hammer
B. Hurdles
C. Javelin
D. Long jump
E. Pole vault

Answer: B (Hurdles)

Hurdles is a track event, while hammer, javelin, long jump, and pole vault are field events.

Question 2:
Which of these activities is not a stunt with partners?

A. Banana Jump
B. Crab position
C. Leap frog
D. See-saw
E. Wheel barrow

Answer: A (Banana Jump)

Banana jump is not a recognized partner stunt, while the others are partner-based activities.

Question 3:
A state of lawlessness, chaos and danger during sports meet describes ___________.

A. confusion
B. hooliganism
C. immorality
D. unfaithfulness
E. unpatriotism

Answer: B (Hooliganism)

Hooliganism refers to violent, disorderly, and chaotic behavior during sports events.

Question 4:
Which country hosted the 2015 All African Games?

A. Burkina Faso
B. Congo Brazzaville
C. Cote d'Ivoire
D. Ghana
E. Nigeria

Answer: B (Congo Brazzaville)

The 2015 All African Games were hosted in Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo.

Question 5:
Butterfly, back crawl, breast stroke are skills used in which of these games?

A. Athletics
B. Gymnastics
C. Hockey
D. Swimming
E. Tennis

Answer: D (Swimming)

Butterfly, back crawl, and breaststroke are all swimming strokes.

Question 6:
Which of the following can lead to drowning?

A. Knowledge of techniques.
B. Over confidence.
C. Presences of life guard.
D. Use of life jacket.
E. Water confidence.

Answer: B (Over confidence)

Over confidence in water can lead to risky behaviour, which may result in drowning.

Question 7:
'Trapping' is a basic skill in ___________.

A. basketball
B. football
C. handball
D. hockey
E. volleyball

Answer: B (Football)

Trapping is a fundamental skill used in football (soccer) to control the ball.

Question 8:
In swimming, faulty leg kick brings about ___________.

A. crawl
B. floating
C. Jump gun
D. poor propulsion
E. speed.

Answer: D (poor propulsion)

A faulty leg kick reduces forward movement and results in poor propulsion.

Question 9:
Which of the following is a step in learning how to swim?

A. Alternate kicking of legs while afloat.
B. Gripping the gutter at the side of the pool.
C. Learning how to wear goggles in water.
D. Opening the eyes when swimming.
E. Opening the mouth while floating.

Answer: B (Gripping the gutter at the side of the pool)

This is a basic beginner step used to build confidence and safety in swimming.

Question 10:
Which of the following factors militates against women participation in sports?

A. Culture
B. Occupation
C. Pregnancy
D. Religion
E. Sex

Answer: A (Culture)

Cultural beliefs and practices in some societies restrict women's participation in sports.

Question 11:
The game of handball is officiated by ___________.

A. one referee, a linesman and a scorer.
B. one scorer and time keeper.
C. one time keeper and two scorers.
D. three referees, a clerk and announcer.
E. two referees, a scorer and a time keeper.

Answer: E (two referees, a scorer and a time keeper)

Handball matches are typically officiated by two referees with support from a scorer and a time keeper.

Question 12:
In soccer, the shape of the ball must be ___________.

A. circular
B. conical
C. rectangular
D. spherical
E. square

Answer: D (spherical)

A soccer ball is round in shape, meaning it is spherical.

Question 13:
Flicking is a skill used in which of the following games?

A. Basketball
B. Football
C. Handball
D. Hockey
E. Volleyball

Answer: D (Hockey)

Flicking is a key skill in hockey used to lift or direct the ball with control.

Question 14:
A 'side out' is called in volleyball when ___________.

A. a point is scored.
B. the match is over.
C. there is a loss of service.
D. there is a substitution.
E. there is an infringement.

Answer: C (there is a loss of service)

A side out occurs when the serving team loses the rally and service passes to the opponent.

Question 15:
The following are the objectives of National Sports Festivals except, to ___________.

A. aid them in their pursuit of excellence.
B. enable them understand their kinship with one another.
C. honour their gods and some dead heroes.
D. play and win trophies for their states.
E. serve their religious needs.

Answer: C (honour their gods and some dead heroes)

The National Sports Festival focuses on unity, competition, and excellence, not religious or traditional worship.

Question 16:
The study of body functions and its organs is known as ___________.

A. anatomy
B. botany
C. physiology
D. psychology
E. sociology

Answer: C (physiology)

Physiology is the study of how the body and its organs function.

Question 17:
Which of the following is both an indoor and outdoor recreational activity?

A. Camping
B. Horse riding
C. Jogging
D. Mountaineering
E. Table tennis

Answer: E (Table tennis)

Table tennis can be played indoors or outdoors depending on the available setup.

Question 18:
The following are responsible for home accident except

A. congestion
B. home design
C. poor environment
D. poor lighting
E. slippery floor

Answer: A (congestion)

Congestion is not typically listed as a direct cause of home accidents compared to environmental hazards like poor lighting or slippery floors.

Question 19:
An individual who interacts freely with others is said to be ___________ adjusted.

A. aesthetically
B. emotionally
C. mentally
D. physically
E. socially

Answer: E (socially)

A socially adjusted person interacts freely and comfortably with others in society.

Question 20:
Which of the following is a sport injury?

A. Bruises
B. Burns
C. Scald
D. Scurvy
E. Stroke

Answer: A (Bruises)

Bruises are common sports injuries caused by impact or collision during physical activity.

Question 21:
Round-shoulder is a postural defect otherwise known as ___________.

A. kyphosis
B. lordosis
C. obesity
D. rigid spire
E. scoliosis

Answer: A (kyphosis)

Kyphosis is a postural deformity characterized by a rounded upper back or shoulders.

Question 22:
Which of the following is a non locomotor movement?

A. Bending
B. Lifting
C. Pushing
D. Skipping
E. Twisting

Answer: E (Twisting)

Twisting is a non-locomotor movement because it is performed in place without moving from one location to another.

Question 23:
Which of the following factors promotes healthy living?

A. Acceptable attitude
B. Drug abuse
C. Poor sanitation
D. Self medication
E. Smoking

Answer: A (Acceptable attitude)

Positive and acceptable attitudes promote healthy living, unlike harmful habits such as drug abuse or smoking.

Question 24:
Which of the following games was introduced by Dr. J.A. Naismith?

A. Basketball
B. Football
C. Handball
D. Hockey
E. Volleyball

Answer: A (Basketball)

Basketball was invented by Dr. James Naismith in 1891.

Question 25:
Recreation can best be described as activities performed

A. at work place.
B. during leisure hour.
C. during school hour.
D. in the community.
E. within the school.

Answer: B (during leisure hour)

Recreation refers to enjoyable activities done during free or leisure time.

Question 26:
The founding father of physical education in Nigeria is ___________.

A. Adolph Spiess
B. Ekperigin H.J.
C. Friedrich Jahn
D. Guts Muths
E. John Basedow

Answer: B (Ekperigin H.J.)

H.J. Ekperigin is widely regarded as the founding father of physical education in Nigeria.

Question 27:
Physical fitness component essential for long distance race is ___________.

A. accuracy
B. agility
C. coordination
D. endurance
E. flexibility

Answer: D (endurance)

Endurance is required for long-distance races as it helps sustain prolonged physical activity.

Question 28:
Which of the following recreational activities is best for an elderly person?

A. Camping
B. Cycling
C. Running
D. Swimming
E. Walking

Answer: E (Walking)

Walking is a low-impact activity suitable for elderly individuals to maintain fitness and health.

Question 29:
Inadequate care of the mouth may cause the following ailments except

A. gingivitis
B. mouth scald
C. odour
D. swollen gum
E. tooth decay

Answer: B (mouth scald)

Mouth scald is not commonly associated with poor oral hygiene compared to other listed conditions.

Question 30:
Which of the following is not a postural defect?

A. Endomorph
B. Flat foot
C. Kyphosis
D. Lordosis
E. Scoliosis

Answer: A (Endomorph)

Endomorph is a body type, not a postural defect. The others are postural abnormalities.

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