2023 JAMB Physical and Health Education Past Questions & Answers

Question 1

Carbon monoxide is a source of ______ pollution.

Accepted Answer

C. air

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A. land

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B. sea

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D. all of the above

Question 2

Which of the following is not a throw event ?

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B. pole vault

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A. javelin throw

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C. hammer throw

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D. shot put

Question 3

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

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A. muscles

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B. muscles

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C. skin

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D. tissues

Question 4

What year was the first modern olympic game held ?

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B. 1896

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A. 1976

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C. 1986

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D. 1856

Question 5

The human heart is located in the

Accepted Answer

C. Thoracic cavity

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A. cranium cavity

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B. cervical cavity

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D. Nasal cavity

Question 6

Which of the following factors does not affect posture ?

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A. complexion

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B. Heredity

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C. Habit

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D. Age

Question 7

Which of the following games is a traditional game in Nigeria before colonization ?

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D. ayo game

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A. badmiton

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B. chess

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C. soccer

Question 8

Which of the following control breathing rate in humans?

Accepted Answer

A. medulla oblongata

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B. hypothalamus

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C. Cerebellum

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D. thalamus

Question 9

Which of the following is an indoor game ?

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B. chess

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A. sprinting

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C. soccer

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D. swimming

Question 10

The condition of the body physically, mentally and otherwise not only the absence of disease or an infirmity is

Accepted Answer

D. social studies

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A. physical education

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B. health behavior

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C. health education

Question 11

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?

Accepted Answer

B. Non-visual baton exchange

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A. invisible baton exchange

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C. visual baton exchange

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D. virtual baton exchange

Question 12

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.

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C. Herbert Macaulay

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A. Aguyi Ironsi

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B. Ahmadu Bello

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D. Tafawa Balewa

Question 13

Hockey pitch, nets and flag posts are facilities used in ?

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C. hockey game

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A. boxing

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B. swimming

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D. wrestling

Question 14

What do you call a person who performs gymnastics ?

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D. gymnast

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A. performer

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B. gymnastics athlete

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C. entertainer

Question 15

Recreational activities are meant to be done during ___

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B. leisure time

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A. busy time

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C. bed time

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D. anytime

Question 16

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

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B. Hyaline

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A. Calcified

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C. Elastic

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D. fibrous

Question 17

Which of the following is not a component of physical fitness.

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B. fat

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A. muscular endurance

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C. flexibility

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D. cardiovascular endurance

Question 18

Which of the following is the international governing body responsible for soccer ?

Accepted Answer

A. FIFA

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B. FIBA

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C. UEFA

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D. BWF

Question 19

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

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A. Cranium

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B. Fibula

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C. Tibia

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D. Suture

Question 20

The agency that fights human trafficking in nigeria is __

Accepted Answer

A. NAPTIP

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B. NAFDAC

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C. ICPC

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D. NDLEA

Question 21

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

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A. fluoride

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B. chloride

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C. Softness

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D. hardness

Question 22

The following are key locomotor skills except

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C. singing

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A. crawling

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B. climbing

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D. walking

Question 23

The following are the examples of sports except

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D. marketing

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A. canoeing

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B. racing

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C. Camping

Question 24

A deuce in a table tennis game means

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D. a tie

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A. a loss

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B. a win

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C. a foul

Question 25

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

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A. Anatomy

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B. Sociology

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C. physiology

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D. health education

Question 26

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 ?

Accepted Answer

C. Breaststroke

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A. sidestroke

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B. crawl

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D. butterfly

Question 27

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

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C. Carbohydrates

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A. Mineral salt

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B. Protein

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D. Oil

Question 28

Track events are done on a ___

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C. running track

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A. basketball court

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B. gym

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D. open field

Question 29

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?

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A. throw-in

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B. penalty

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C. foul

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D. corner kick

Question 30

How many pairs of the spinal nerve are located in human?

Accepted Answer

C. 31

Answer

A. 13

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B. 12

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D. 33

Question 31

Which of the following is an example of non-contact games

Accepted Answer

C. swimming

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A. boxing

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B. wrestling

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D. taewondo

Question 32

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

Accepted Answer

D. revolutionary nationalism

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A. civic nationalism

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B. ideological nationalism

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C. liberation nationalism

Question 33

Which of the following is not a skill in Judo ?

Accepted Answer

D. kicking

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A. gripping

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B. stance

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C. falling

Question 34

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

Accepted Answer

A. paddles

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B. strings

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C. shuttlecocks

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D. racquet

Question 35

Which of the following is not a skill and technique in boxing

Accepted Answer

C. kicking

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A. dodging

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B. ducking

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D. jabbing

Question 36

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

Accepted Answer

B. NBA

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A. NATCEGA

Answer

C. NUGA

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D. NIPOGA

Question 37

Which of the following is not a benefit of recreation ?

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A. It is time wasting

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B. It provides opportunity for creativity and self expression

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C. It raises the health and fitness level of the participant

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D. It helps to correct postural defect

Question 38

Which of the following is not an official in a gymnastic game ?

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B. lines men

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A. Referee

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C. Judges

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D. Time keepers

Question 39

Which of the following is an indoor recreational activity?

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D. playing chess

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A. swimming

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B. hiking

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C. jogging

Question 40

The ability of the body systems to work together efficiently to allow you to be healthy and perform activities of daily living is

Accepted Answer

A. physical fitness

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B. stamina

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C. good posture

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D. immune system

Question 41

How many trials are allowed in shot put?

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A. 3

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B. 4

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C. 5

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D. 2

Question 42

Saliva helps in the digestion of

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A. Starch

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B. Protein

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C. Fat

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D. Vitamins

Question 43

The amount of force you can put out is dependent on your:

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A. muscular strength

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B. stamina

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C. agility

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D. muscular endurance

Question 44

Which organ is not part of the alimentary canal?

Accepted Answer

D. skin

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A. Jejunum

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B. stomach

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C. colon

Question 45

The following are examples of protein foods except

Accepted Answer

D. rice

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A. fish

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B. egg

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C. beans

Question 46

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 ?

Accepted Answer

D. the Upsweep

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A. the visual Exchange

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B. the Downsweep

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C. the Push

Question 47

How many points is required to win a badminton game ?

Accepted Answer

D. 21

Answer

A. 31

Answer

B. 12

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C. 7

Question 48

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

Accepted Answer

D. soda drinks

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A. gloves

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B. hand sanitizer

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C. bandages

Question 49

Food serves the following purpose except ____

Accepted Answer

C. increase hunger.

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A. provide energy

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B. enhance growth

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D. eliminate hunger

Question 50

The type of hazardous pollution caused by automobile is ______

Accepted Answer

B. carbon monoxide

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A. hydrogen

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C. carbon dioxide

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D. oxygen.

Question 51

Which of the following is not an objective of physical Eduaction ?

Accepted Answer

C. To be able to bully people

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A. To develop physical fitness

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B. To develop habit of sportsmanship

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D. To develop emotional stability

Question 52

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 ?

Accepted Answer

A. 1965

Answer

B. 1985

Answer

C. 1955

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D. 1975

Question 53

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

Accepted Answer

A. polygamous family

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B. extended family

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C. monogamous family

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D. polygynous family

Question 54

Which of the following helps human sperm with locomotion?

Accepted Answer

A. flagellum

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B. nucleus

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C. Cilia

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D. basal

Question 55

The capacity to change direction effectively and quickly while maintaining body posture is called ?

Accepted Answer

C. Agility

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A. Power

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B. Stamina

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D. strength

Question 56

Which of the following is the vestigial bony part of the human skeleton?

Accepted Answer

C. Coccyx

Answer

A. Cranium

Answer

B. cartilage

Answer

D. cervical

Question 57

The sideways curvature of the spine is called ?

Accepted Answer

D. Scoliosis

Answer

A. Flatback

Answer

B. Swayback

Answer

C. Kyphosis

Question 58

The external openings of the nasal cavity that admit air to the lungs are called ?

Accepted Answer

B. nostrils

Answer

A. larynx

Answer

C. oesophagus

Answer

D. trachea

Question 59

The following are the injuries that can be sustained at sport except ____

Accepted Answer

D. stomach ache

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A. sprain

Answer

B. bruises

Answer

C. strain

Question 60

Which of the following is a field event ?

Accepted Answer

A. Javelin throw

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B. Hurdles race

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C. 100m race

Answer

D. relay race

Question 61

Which of the following is not a water-borne disease?

Accepted Answer

B. Headache

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A. hepatitis

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C. cholera

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D. typhoid

Question 62

Fruit and vegetables are important because

Accepted Answer

D. They provide you with a wide variety of vitamins, minerals, and nutrients

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A. They give you energy

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B. They are easily available

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C. They are colorful

Question 63

One of these is a component of school health programme.

Accepted Answer

C. Health services

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A. None of the above

Answer

B. External services

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D. Currable services

Question 64

How many players make up a basketball team on the court at a time?

Accepted Answer

B. 5

Answer

A. 6

Answer

C. 12

Answer

D. 7

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