Question Bank – 2022-23

Std - IX
Physical Education
BASKETBALL
Question 1

(a) Explain the following:

(i) An alternating possession indicator

An alternating possession indicator is given, when a shot bounces off the rim and away from the
basket, and players from opposing team grab the ball and fight for its possession.

(ii) A double foul

A double foul is a situation in which two opponents commit personal fouls against each other at
same time.

(iii) A violation

A Violation is an infraction of rules of game, i.e. illegal actions for controlling or dribbling the ball
during the game without obstructing opponent.

(iv) Three-point successful shot

A three-point shot is made from beyond the three-point line, anare surrounding the basket. A
successful attempt is worth three points made inside the three-point line.

(b)(i) Explain the following terms:

(1) A Ten Second Rule:

In this rule, a player has 10 second to attempt a free throw. If the player does not attempt a free
throw within 10 seconds of receiving the ball, the free throw attempt is lost, and a free throw
violation is called.

(2) A Cut in:

The Fast movement of the player towards the basket through two or more opponents to receive the
ball.

(3) Clean Shot:

A shot in which the ball goes through the basket without hitting the rim is called a clean shot.

(ii) What do you mean by Man-to-Man marking?

Ans: Man-to-man defence is where each individual is assigned an opposing player and is to follow
him around regardless of where he goes.

(iii) Define the term Zone-Defence

Ans: It refers to each player being assigned an area of the floor that he is responsible for. He is to
defend the basket against anyone is his area.

(c) Write the following:

(i) An illegal screening

Ans: Illegal-Screening is illegal attempt to delay or prevent opponent player who does not control
the ball from reaching desired position.

(ii) A live-ball

Ans: During jump-ball if ball is legally tapped or officials place the ball play or at the disposal of free
throw-in, it is called a live-ball.

(iii) A dead-ball

Ans: Ball lands out of bounds, official blows the whistle in case of violation, fouls etc. It is temporarily
stop of game.

(iv) A lay-up-shot

Ans: A shot executed by a player while moving two steps with the ball and attempting a shot.

Question 2

(a) Explain the following:

(i) A time out

Ans: A time out is an interruption of game requested by coach. It lasts not more than one minute. It
can be taken one time in I, II and III quarter; except two times can be taken in IV quarter.

(ii) A disqualifying foul

Ans: A disqualifying foul is personal foul of a player, with or without the ball. It has been deliberately
committed against opponent. This is a serious foul in which opponent gets two free-throws along
with side pass from centre-line.

(iii) Rebounding

Ans: A rebound in basketball is the act of successfully gaining possession of the ball after a missed
goal or free throw.

(iv) A closely guarded player

Ans: A player is considered closely guarded when a defender is guarding that player within six feet in
the front court.

(b) What do you understand by the following terms?

(i) Blocking

Ans: Blocking is defined as contact which stops the progress of movement of a player on offense
under the condition that the player who is in danger of being called for a blocking does not have
both feet on the ground.

(ii) Holding
Ans: Both hands should be used to hold the ball, but only the shooting hand will actually propel the
ball forward. Two handed shots should not be taken. The shooting hand is the ‘platform’ and should
be underneath the ball with the wrist locked back.

(iii) A Held-ball

Ans: Held ball is called when two opponents have one or two hands so firmly on the ball that neither
can gain possession without roughness. It is also called when a player in the front court is so closely
guarded that he cannot play for a goal.

(c) Explain the following terms:

(i) Dribbling

Ans: Dribbling is done using one hand ot a time. The ball is bounced into the floor and the player can
remain still or move across the court while dribbling.

(ii) Aboard-shot

Ans: Board shot is a shot, aiming at the backboard at an angle to deflect the ball into the basketball
hoop.

(iii) A three point-shot

Ans: Refer Ans. 14 (a) (iv),2016.

(iv) Team Fouls

Ans: A team is in a team foul penalty situation, when it has committed four team fouls in a period. In
such foul, all subsequent players’ personal fouls committed on a player who is not in the act of
shooting shall be penalised by 2 free throws, instead of a throw-in.

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Question 3

(a) Explain the following terms: [8]

(i) A jump ball

Ans: An official tosses the ball between two players of opposing team to start the game at a
common point.

(ii) Travelling

Ans: Travelling is the illegal movement of one or both feet beyond the limits outlined any direction
while holding a live ball on the court.

(iii) A foul

Ans: A foul is an infraction of the rules concerning illegal personal contact with an opponent.

(iv) A free throw

Ans: A free throw is an opportunity given to a player to score one point, uncontested, from a
position behind the free throw line.

(b)(i) Mention three situations when the ball is considered ‘live’ in a game of basketball. [9]

Ans: When the ball is considered ‘live’ in a game:

1. During the jump ball, the ball is legally topped by a jumper.

2. During a free throw the ball is at the disposal of the free throw.
3. During throw in, the ball is at the disposal of a player for the throw-in.

(ii) Mention any three duties of a scorer in a basketball match.

Ans: Three duties of scorer:

1. Scorer shall keep a record of teams by entering the names and numbers of players.
2. Scorer maintains running summary of points scored.
3. Indicates the number of fouls committed by each player.

(iii) Explain in brief the term ‘jump shot’.

Ans: When a player jumps in the air by having live ball and attempts to convert the ball in the basket
is called jump shot.

(c)(i) How many time-outs can a team avail during a basketball match? [8]

Ans: The number of time-outs a team can avail during the match is 5 time-outs.

(ii) What is understood by term ‘dunk’ in basketball?

Ans: When a player jumps high enough to get the ball up and over the ring to press it forcefully into
the ring it is called Dunk.

(iii) Differentiate between unsportsmanlike foul and disqualifying foul.

Ans:Unsportsman Like Foul:In this a player’s contact foul which, in the judgement of the official, is
not a legitimate attempt to directly play the ball according the rules.

Disqualifying Foul: A disqualifying foul is any flagrantly unsportsmanlike action of a player, coach
substitute or team follower etc.

(iv) State any two types of shooting baskets.

Ans: Two types of shooting baskets:

1. Lay-up shot
2. Dunk shot

Question 4

(a) Explain the following terms: [8]

(i) Alternating possession

Ans: When a shot bounces off the rim and away from the basket, players from opposing team grab
the ball and fight for possession it is called alternating possession.

(ii) Double Dribble

Ans: When any player after dribble holds the ball and again starts dribbling it is called double
dribble.

(iii) Player out of bounds

Ans: The player is out of bounds when he touches the floor or any object on or outside a boundary.

(iv) A throw in

Ans: When the ball crosses the side line a throw in is awarded.

(b)(i) State three passing techniques used by players in a basketball match. [9]

Ans: Three passing techniques are:

1. Chest pass.
2. Bounce pass.
3. Overhead pass.

(ii) Mention the three types of baskets that are scored from different areas of a court and state the
points awarded for each type.

Ans: Three types of basked scared with points are:

1. Lay-up shot: 2 Points

2. Free throw: 1 Points
3. Dunk shot: 2 Points

(iii) Explain the term ‘low dribble’.

Ans: Low Dribbling is used when the offensive in the ball is being guarded closely. Low dribble is
controlled dribble.

(c)(i) What is the penalty imposed on a team for a team foul committed? [8]

Ans: When a team foul is committed two free throws are awarded.

(ii) What are player foul markers?

Ans: Players foul marker is a marker which indicates the foul committed by the player.

(iii) When is a ball out of bounds?

Ans: When the ball goes out of the side line it is called ball out of bound.

(iv) Explain the term ‘double foul’ in game of basketball.

Ans: A double foul is a situation in which two opponents commit personal fouls against each
other at approximately the same time. ... This means the team in possession of the ball at
the time of the fouls will get the ball out of bounds.

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Question 5
(a) Explain the following terms: [8]
(i) A substitution
Ans: A substitute player only can request to be substituted. The substitute contacts the scorer and
expresses his wish to be substituted. As soon as the ball becomes dead, the scorer signals to the
officials that request had been received for substitution. Till that time the substitute remains outside
the boundary line of the play court. The officials than blow a whistle and ask the substitute to enter
the play court. The game resumes when the replaced player goes outside the play court.
(ii) A chest pass
Ans:Chest pass is a pass in which a ball is held in front of the chest, the elbows are close to the body,
the arms are relaxed; the knees are bent, the weight of the body is on the heels and not the toes, and at
the time of passing, both the arms and the legs get fully extended.
(iii) A held ball
Ans: A Held-ball is a situation when both the opponent players hold the basketball and neither of
them can get possession of basketball from the other. In this case, referee throws up the basketball in
air between the two players.
(iv) A jump ball
Ans: A jump-ball is a situation to toss the basketball between the opponent players at the time of
starting and restarting the game.
(b)(i) Explain the term low dribble. [9]
Ans:Low dribble is a technique used when the offensive in the ball is being guarded closely. This is a
controlled dribble. The ball is protected while putting the body between ball and defensive player.
(ii) What do you mean by man to man marking?
Ans:Man-to-man marking is a defensive tactic in which each player is guarded by an opponent so that
they can check the marked player in full court.
(iii) Mention any three duties of the scorer in a basketball match.
Ans:
1. Keeps record of number and names of the players of each team
2. Keeps a record of points scored
3. Keeps a record of free throws
4. Keeps a record of fouls by each player
5. Keeps a record of time-out and duration of rests and interval
6. Keeps records of substitutes
7. Makes signals only during the interval when the ball becomes dead and then becomes live
again.
(c)(i) State any four occasions when a ball becomes dead during the match. [8]
Ans: The ball is called dead when;
1. Free throw has been made
2. Whistle is blown by an official
3. At a signal of official clock of the game
4. At the signal of 24-second device
(ii) Write the dimensions of:
(1) The length of the basketball court
Ans: 28 m
(2) The breadth of the basketball court
Ans: 15 m
(3) The radius of center circle
Ans: 1.80 m
(4) The diameter of the ring
Ans: 450 mm – 457 mm
Question 6
(a) Explain the following terms: [8]
(i) A direct shot
Ans:Direct shot is the most frequently used shot in basketball. It is made while jumping in the air.
The basic technique involves a leap in the air, upward arm stretch and release of the ball in the mid-
air. This shot can be made from anywhere on the court.
(ii) Charging
Ans: Charging is a foul in which the opponent is pushed or moved into by illegal contact.
(iii) A technical foul
Ans: Technical foul is a foul in which there is no personal contact between the players but the game
rules not followed by the players individually or team as a whole or coach of the team.
(iv) A team foul
Ans:A team foul is one in which four personal fouls have been done. It is marked in red colour.
(b)(i) Name any three time-rule fouls in basketball. [9]
Ans:  The time-rule fouls are 24-second violation, 8-second violation, 5-second violation and three in
the key.
(ii) Name any three fouls which involve personal contact with the opponent.
Ans:  Fouls involving personal contact with the opponent are Elbowing, Flagrant foul, Hand check,
Offensive foul, Reaching in and Tripping.
(iii) Name any three violations which are done without obstructing an opponent.
Ans: Violations done without obstructing the opponent are Double dribble, Floor violation, Goal
tending, Lane violation and Travelling.
(c)(i) What is intentional foul? What is the penalty for it? [8]
Ans:  Intentional Foul is committed by the defence team's player on purpose to stop the clock. In a
game, the team which was fouled gets the advantage of two free throws and also the possession of the
ball.
(ii) What is the procedure applied to start the game?
Ans: The official tosses the basketball between the opponent players at the time of start of the game.
The game starts as soon as the ball is touched by the player of the team winning the toss.

CRICKET-1 & 2
Question 1

a) Explain the following terms:

(i) Time out:

If the next batsman did not arrive at the wicket or pitch within three minutes of the previous one
being dismissed, its called time-out.

(ii) Catch Out:

When a batted ball is caught by a fielder before it touches the ground, its called catch out.

(iii) Intentional Disturbance:

Intentional disturbance means obstructing the field. It is one of the ten methods of dismissing a
batsman in cricket.

(iv) A double hit:

Is a method of dismissal of the batsman when the ball is in play, it strikes any part of his bat or while
guarding his wicket, he hits the ball again.

(b)(i) List any three Protective Equipment used by the batsman.

Four protective equipment used by batsman in a game of cricket:

(1) Helmet to protect the head.

(2) Gloves to gain grip and prevent injury in the hand.

(3) Leather shoes usually with spiked soles for grip on the grass.

(4) Pads to protect knees and lower legs.

(ii) Write down any three fielding positions of on side.

Fielding positions on the onside of the field are:

(1) Square leg (3) Fine leg

(2) Mid wicket (4) Mid on.

(iii) What is the importance of 30 yard circle in the game of cricket?

The importance of the thirty yard circle is that this circle divides the field into an infield and outfield.

(c) Write the following:

(i) Weight and circumference of a cricket ball.

Weight of the ball = 156-163 gms.

Circumference of ball = 22.4-22.9 cm

(ii) Length and widest part of a cricket bat.

Length of cricket bat = 96.5 cm

Maximum width of cricket bat = 10.8 cm

(iii) Height and breadth of cricket stumps.

Height of stumps = 71.1 cm

Breadth of stumps = 22.8 cm

(iv) Distance between stumps and distance of inner circle from the wickets.

Distance between stumps = 22 yards

Distance of inner circle from wickets = 30 yards

Question 2

(a) Explain the following terms:

(i) A sight screen.

A sight screen is a specified white or coloured screen kept behind the stumps over the boundary
line, to provide visibility of approaching bowler towards batsman. It is with the dimensions of 6
meters in length and 3 meters high.

(ii) How’s That?

An appeal by the fielding players to umpire to consider the delivery of ball carefully. This appeal
pressurises the umpire to consider them.

(iii) A googly.

A googly is a cricket ball bowled as an off break with the leg break down. Such a ball is usually
bowled by a right-arm leg spinner.

(iv) A china-man.

Left- handed wrist spinners are called chainman bowlers. A ball delivered in this way will spin from
the off-side to the leg-side for a right-handed batsman.

(b)(i) Draw a diagram of a Cricket Pitch and mark the following:

1. The Bowling Crease

2. The Popping Crease

3. The Return Crease.

 Return
Crease
Bowling
Crease

Popping
Crease

(ii) What do you mean by ball tampering?

In cricket, ball tampering is an action in which a fielder illegally alters the condition of the ball. The
primary motive is to interfere with the aerodynamics of the ball. Few ways of ball tampering are
rubbing the ball on the ground, applying gum on it etc.

(iii) What do you mean by the term substitute?

A substitute is a replacement player that the umpire allows when a player has been injured or
become ill after the nomination of the players the start of the game.

(c) Explain the following:

(i) A Stance

Stance is the position in which a batsman stands in order to have the ball bowled to him. An ideal
stance is 40 cm apart from the feet, parallel and astride the crease.

(ii) A Full Toss

A full-toss is a cricket ball bowled that reaches the batsman without bouncing.

(iii) A Run-up

A Run is an approach run taken by bowler during bowling.

(iv) A Sweep Shot

A sweep shot is played similar to the pull shot except it is played with the backmost knee on the
ground so as to hit balls which bounce low.
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Question 3

(a) Briefly explain the following terms:

(i) An overthrow

Ans: An overthrow is an extra run scored by a batsman as a result of the ball not being collected by a
fielder in the centre, having been thrown in from the outfield.

(ii) A boundary for six

Ans: It is a way of scoring run when a batsman hit the ball with the bat and ball touches the ground
outside the boundary.

(iii) A Yorker

Ans: A ball bounced very close to the batsman’s crease.

(iv) Popping crease

Ans: A crease from where the batsman plays the ball which delivered by the bowler, is called
popping crease.

(b)(i) When is a ball deemed ‘lost’ during play? What procedures are then adopted in case the ball
is declared ‘lost’?

Ans: When a ball in play cannot be found or recovered, any fielder may call lost ball. When “lost ball”
is called the batting side fixes a penalty that would have been in fact run before the call of lost ball
was made.

(ii) State three instances when the ball is considered a ‘dead ball’.

Ans: Three situations when the ball is considered a dead ball:

1. If it lodges in an umpire’s clothing.

2. If it hits any equipment kept in the field.
3. If it reaches the batsman in more than one tip on the ground after been released from
bowler’s hand.

(iii) Mention three situations when a team’s innings is said to be complete?

Ans: Three situations when an inning is said to be complete:

1. When 10 batsman of the batting team are declared out.

2. In one day cricket match, when prescribed overs are completed.
3. When the given target of runs is achieved by the batting side.

(c)(i) Identify the colour of the cricket ball used in rest and one day matches. What is the reason
behind using coloured balls?

Ans: Colours of Ball: Test match – Red

One day match – White.

Red Colour Ball: Red colour ball retains its colour till completion of 80 overs and the batsman can
easily pick this ball in test matches.

White Colour Ball: White colour ball is more visible in flood light than red colour ball.

(ii) When is a ‘follow on’ implemented during the course of a test match?

Ans: When a team bats first and leads by at least 200 runs in 5 days’ match.

150 runs in 3 day match.

100 runs in 2 day match.

In a one day match with two innings per side, 75 runs.

(iii) What is the umpire’s decision in the following cases:

(a) When a batsman obstructs a fielder trying to catch the ball

Ans: Obstructing the field – Out

(b) When a batsman hits the ball intentionally twice in succession

Ans: Hitting the ball twice – Out

Question 4

(a) Briefly explain the following terms:

(i) A bouncer

Ans: A bouncer is a type of delivery which is pitched short so that it bounces on the pitch well short
of the batsman and rears up to chest or head height as it reaches the batsman.

(ii) The third umpire

Ans: The third umpire ( or TV umpire ) is an off-field umpire who makes the final decision in matters
referred to him by the two on-field umpires.

(iii) Scorers

Ans: The scorer is someone appointed to record all runs scored, all wickets taken, the number of
overs bowled.

(iv) A hat-trick

Ans: A hat-trick is when a bowler takes three wickets on consecutive deliveries, dismissing three
different batsmen.

(b)(i) Mention any three instances when a bowler does not get credit for wickets being taken.

Ans: (a) When the batsman is run out.

(b) When the batsman is timed out.

(c) Obstructing the field if the batsman given out.

(ii) State any three situations where a batsman can be declared out ever when a ‘no ball’ has been
bowled.
Ans: (a) Run out

(b) Hit the ball twice

(c) Stumped-out

(iii) What is meant by ‘extra runs’? Give two examples of extra runs.

Ans: An extra is a run scored by a means other than a batsman hitting the ball.

Example: No ball, Wide ball, Bye, Leg bye.

(i) State any two conditions due to which a pitch may be changed.

Ans: (a) When the pitch is unfit to play.

(b) When the pitch has uneven bounce, with the consent of both captains, the umpire can change
the pitch.

(ii) Mention the length of the cricket pitch.

Ans: Length of pitch = 22 yard or 20.12 mts.

(iii)What will be the umpire’s decision in the following cases:

(a) If the ball becomes unfit for play during the course of the game?

Ans: Umpire will change the ball with the same number of over played ball.

(b) If a batsman touches the ball with his hands?

Ans: Handling the ball (batsman will be declared out)

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Question 5

(a) Explain the following terms in Cricket: [8]

(i) A bouncer

Ans: Bouncer is a pace ball which is short pitched and then bounces above the height of the bowler.

(ii) Duck

Ans: Duck is the score of zero by a batsman.

(iii) A Yorker

Ans: Yorker is a delivery that takes a bounce very close to the feet of the batsman.

(iv) A century

Ans: Century is the score of hundred or more by a batsman.

(b)(i) Explain the term overthrow [9]

Ans: Overthrow is a situation when a fielder returns the ball to the fielders at the pitch but does not
get collected there and crosses the pitch area. The runs scored by batsman on an overthrow are also
counted in the score.

(ii) Enumerate any three duties of a Leg Umpire.

Ans: Duties of a leg-umpire include:

1. To take position from where he can easily see the match

2. Regular inspection of ball
3. To consult the other Umpire on field or the Third Umpire in case of any doubt
4. If the doubt continues, decision is to be given in favor of batsman

(iii) Under which condition can an umpire declare bad light?

Ans: Bad light can be declared when the umpires judge that the light is too poor to allow the game
to continue in safety. Automatic light meters indicate when the light level is acceptable for play. A
batsman can also appeal to the umpires if he feels that it is too dangerous to play on.

(c)(i) State the full form of ‘ICC’ and ‘BCCI’ [8]

Ans: ICC – International Cricket Council

BCCI – Board of Control of Cricket in India

(ii) When is a batsman considered to be out bowled?

Ans: A batsman is considered to be out bowled when the ball touches the stumps behind the
batsman and dislodges at last one of the bails.

(iii) Explain the term Hat-trick

Ans: Hat-trick is a situation in which three batsmanare dismissed in three consecutive deliveries by a
single bowler.

(iv) What is the importance of the 30 yard circle.

Ans: During power play, only two fielders are allowed to be outside the 30-yard circle.

Question 6

(a) Explain the following terms in Cricket: [8]

(i) Intentional disturbance

Ans: Intentional disturbance in cricket can be of two types:

1. Handing the ball: It is a situation when a batsman intentionally uses his hand to prevent the
ball from hitting the stumps
2. Obstructing the field: It is a situation when the batsman intentionally gets in way of the
fielder.

(ii) Timed-out

Ans: Timed-out is a situation when the next batsman does not come to the ground within 3 minutes
of dismissal of the previous batsman.
(iii) A stance

Ans: A stance is the position in whicha batsman stands to have the ball bowled to him.

(iv) A maiden over

Ans: Maiden over is an over in which no runs are scored.

(b)(i) what is the rule of follow on in a five days test match? [9]

Ans: Follow-on a situation in which the team batting first and leading by more than 200 runs in a
test-match can ask the other team to continue their second inning after the first.

(ii) State any three ways by which runs are scored.

Ans:Some ways by which runs are scored include:

1. A manual run is completed when both the batsman exchange sides and cross the crease
either by their bats or by their bodies before the ball is returned to the fielder.
2. A boundary adds four runs to the score
3. A six adds six runs to the score.
4. No-ball and wide-ball, each add one run to the score without the ball being counted as a
valid delivery.
5. Runs can also be taken on overthrow.

(iii) Write down any three fielding positions of on side in cricket.

Ans:some fielding positions of on-side in cricket are Shot leg, Square leg, Mid-on, Silly mid-on, Long-
on, Mid-wicket, etc.

(c)(i) What is the difference between a bye and leg bye in cricket.

Ans: A bye is run scored by the batting team when the ball has not been hit by the batsman and the
ball has not hit the batsman’s body.

(ii) Answer the following:

(1) The Length of the bat (2) The weight of the ball

(3) Size of the bails (4) The Height of the stumps

Ans: On the other hand, a leg bye is a run scored by the batting team if the batsman has not hit the
ball with the bat, but the ball has hit the batsman’s body or protective gear.

1. Length of Bat- 380

2. Weight of Ball – 156 g

3. Size of the bails – 4.37” each

4. Height of stumps from ground – 28”