The CBSE 2025 Class 12th Boards Physical Education exam was conducted on February 17, 2025. The question paper along with the solution PDF is available here to download.

The CBSE 12th Boards Physical Education exam was easy to moderate and based on previous year trends. The Physical Education exam includes sports management, children/women in sports, yoga, special needs, nutrition, tests, physiology, biomechanics, psychology, and training.

CBSE Board Class 12 Physical Education Question Paper 2025 with Solutions

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Question 1:

Which one of the following is a post-competition responsibility of the technical committee?

  • (1) Requisition to purchase equipment
  • (2) Arrangement of equipment and stationery
  • (3) Arrangement of officials
  • (4) Maintenance of the field
Correct Answer: (4) Maintenance of the field
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Question 2:

Which of the following is an objective of Intramural tournaments?

  • (1) To achieve high performance at the highest level of the tournament.
  • (2) To develop the feeling of integration with other institutions.
  • (3) To provide opportunities for choosing a career in sports.
  • (4) To promote health and recreation at the institution.
Correct Answer: (4) To promote health and recreation at the institution.
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Question 3:

Which of the following deformity is NOT related to lower extremities?

  • (1) Knock-Knee
  • (2) Scoliosis
  • (3) Bow-legs
  • (4) Flat-foot
Correct Answer: (2) Scoliosis
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Question 4:

Brisk walking, running, bicycling, and jumping are related to which activities?

  • (1) Speed activities
  • (2) Strength activities
  • (3) Endurance activities
  • (4) Co-ordinative activities
Correct Answer: (3) Endurance activities
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Question 5:

As per prescribed syllabus, Suryabhedan Pranayam is recommended for:

  • (1) Obesity
  • (2) Hypertension
  • (3) Asthma
  • (4) Back pain
Correct Answer: (2) Hypertension
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Question 6:

Identify the asana:


  • (1) Chakrasana
  • (2) Halasana
  • (3) Dhanurasana
  • (4) Ushtrasana
Correct Answer: (3) Dhanurasana
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Question 7:

Given below are two statements, one of which is labelled as Assertion (A) and other is labelled as Reason (R). Read both the statements carefully:

Assertion (A): The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has developed a classification process which can contribute "to sporting excellence for all athletes and sports in the Paralympic Movement, and provide equitable competition."

Reason (R): The classification process serves two roles. The first is to determine who is eligible and the second is to grouping the sports people for the purpose of competitions.

In the context of the above two statements, which one of the following is correct?

  • (1) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of the Assertion (A).
  • (2) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
  • (3) Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
  • (4) Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.
Correct Answer: (1) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of the Assertion (A).
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Question 8:

______ are the colours, that represent the four regional confederation in the Deaflympic logo.

  • (1) Red, blue, black and yellow
  • (2) Blue, yellow, black and red
  • (3) Red, blue, yellow and green
  • (4) Blue, black, red and yellow
Correct Answer: (3) Red, blue, yellow and green
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Question 9:

What type of lever has the load resistance between the fulcrum and the force?

  • (1) First class lever
  • (2) Second class lever
  • (3) Both (A) and (B)
  • (4) Third class lever
Correct Answer: (2) Second class lever
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Question 10:

The scientific name of Vitamin 'C' is:

  • (1) Betadine acid
  • (2) Ascorbic acid
  • (3) Acetonic acid
  • (4) Hydrochloric acid
Correct Answer: (2) Ascorbic acid
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Question 11:

Given below are two statements, one of which is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R). Read both the statements carefully:

Assertion (A): The risk of cancer can be reduced by eating more colorful vegetables, fruits, and other plant-foods that have certain phytochemicals in them.

Reason (R): Non-nutritive components of the diet are part of a balanced diet.

In the context of the above two statements, which one of the following is correct?

  • (1) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
  • (2) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
  • (3) Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
  • (4) Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.
Correct Answer: (2) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
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Question 12:

In which test, score is recorded to the nearest centimetre between the initial and final score?

  • (1) Partial curl-up test
  • (2) Back stretch test
  • (3) Sit and reach test
  • (4) Chair sit and reach test
Correct Answer: (3) Sit and reach test
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Question 13:

Given below are types of fractures in List - I with their features in List - II:

 

Types of Fractures and their Features
List - I List - II
(a) Transverse (iii) Straight break right across a bone
(b) Oblique (i) Bone breaks diagonally
(c) Green stick (iv) Soft bone, in which bone bends
(d) Comminuted (ii) Bone is crushed into a number of pieces

Match the items of List - I with List - II and choose the correct option from the following:

  • (1) (a) iii, (b) iv, (c) ii, (d) i
  • (2) (a) iii, (b) i, (c) iv, (d) ii
  • (3) (a) i, (b) ii, (c) iii, (d) iv
  • (4) (a) ii, (b) iii, (c) iv, (d) i
Correct Answer: (2) (a) iii, (b) i, (c) iv, (d) ii
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Question 14:

"The golf ball remains at rest until it is struck by a golf club." This statement indicates:

  • (1) Law of Inertia
  • (2) Law of Acceleration
  • (3) Law of Gravity
  • (4) Law of Reaction
Correct Answer: (1) Law of Inertia
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Question 15:

Given below are traits of the big five theories of personality in List - I with their characteristics in List - II:

 

Traits of Big 5 and their Characteristics
List - I List - II
(a) Openness (iii) Creative, focused on tackling new challenges and curious
(b) Extroversion (i) Active, optimistic and social
(c) Neuroticism (ii) Insecure, nervous and anxious
(d) Agreeableness (iv) Friendly, helpful and trustworthy

Match the items of List - I with List - II and choose the correct option from the following:

  • (1) (a) iii, (b) i, (c) iv, (d) ii
  • (2) (a) i, (b) iv, (c) iii, (d) ii
  • (3) (a) iv, (b) iii, (c) i, (d) ii
  • (4) (a) iii, (b) iv, (c) ii, (d) i
Correct Answer: (2) (a) iii, (b) i, (c) ii, (d) iv
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Question 16:

The concept of ______ generally refers to a person’s evaluation of, or attitude towards, him or herself.

  • (1) Mental-imagery
  • (2) Self-esteem
  • (3) Self-talk
  • (4) Goal-setting
Correct Answer: (2) Self-esteem
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Question 17:

The Swedish word speed play is also known as:

  • (1) Fartlek training
  • (2) Interval method
  • (3) Continuous method
  • (4) Pace method
Correct Answer: (1) Fartlek training
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Question 18:

In which type of exercises can movement NOT be seen directly?

  • (1) Iso-tonic
  • (2) Iso-kinetic
  • (3) Iso-metric
  • (4) Plyometric
Correct Answer: (3) Iso-metric
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Question 19:

Suggest any two corrective measures for each, bow legs and round shoulders.

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Question 20:

Enlist four benefits of participation in physical activities for children with special needs.

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Question 21:

Enumerate any two myths related to food items with their respective facts.

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Question 22:

Mention the fitness index score formula and its norms for the Harvard Step Test.

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Question 23:

Mention any two strategies for enhancing adherence to exercise.

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Question 24:

When wrestlers fall on the mat, why do they spread their arms, knees, and legs? Justify your answer.

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Question 25:

“The organisation of its community sports reflects the progress of any country.” In the context of this statement, outline ‘Run for a specific cause’ and ‘Run for unity’.

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Question 26:

Describe the physical and psychological benefits of women’s participation in sports.

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Question 27:

Define flexibility. Explain the methods to improve flexibility for a gymnast.

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Question 28:

Mention any three importance of diet during competition.

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Question 29:

Describe the following:
(a) Residual Volume
(b) Stroke Volume

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Question 30:

Compare and contrast the hostile and instrumental aggression.

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Question 31: Aarti prepared a fixture of 11 teams to conduct the Kho-Kho tournament in her locality as shown below:

(i) What is the number of Non-bye teams in this tournament?

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In a fixture with 11 teams, there are 5 teams with byes (B2, B3, B4, B5, B1). These teams automatically advance to the next round without playing. The remaining teams (6 teams) are the non-bye teams that play against each other in the first round. Quick Tip: A team that receives a "bye" does not participate in the initial round and automatically advances to the next stage of the tournament.


Question 31:

(ii) If the above fixture had been of 48 teams, then the number of byes would have been _______.

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Question 31:

(iii) 7th match will be played between team number _____ and _____.

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Question 31:

(iv) The provision in which good teams are placed in different half or pool, based on their ranking or previous performance, not by allotment of draw, so that they do not play with other teams in the first round is known as __________.

  • (1) Bye
  • (2) British method
  • (3) Seeding
  • (4) American method
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Question 31(b): Tarun’s physical education teacher gave him the responsibility of organizing a Kabaddi competition in school. Tarun along with his classmates formed several committees and prepared a knockout fixture of 17 teams for the Kabaddi tournament. He faced many challenges in organizing the match, but finally, he was successful. Answer the following questions based on the above case and your prior knowledge:

(i) How many matches will be played in this tournament?

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Question 31(b):

(ii) ______ saves cost and time and makes each match intensive because of fear of elimination.

  • (1) Knockout tournament
  • (2) League tournament
  • (3) Round robin tournament
  • (4) Combination tournament
Correct Answer: (1) Knockout tournament
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Question 31(b):

(iii) Two team players got injured during the match, which committee will manage it?

  • (1) Logistics committee
  • (2) Technical committee
  • (3) Finance committee
  • (4) Marketing committee
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Question 31:

(iv)(a) Which formula was used to allot byes to the above teams in the lower half?

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Question 31:

(iv)(b). Which formula was used to allot byes to the above teams in the upper half?

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Question 32:

(i) To participate in Special Olympics, the minimum age should be ____ years old.

During the Physical Education class, Vivek’s physical education teacher provided information about sports for children with special needs. He explained how they are catered for the Paralympics, Deaflympics and Special Olympics. Additionally, he advised them to motivate such children to participate in physical activities to improve their performance. Answer the following questions based on the above case and your prior knowledge:
  • (A) 7
  • (B) 6
  • (C) 8
  • (D) 9
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Question 32:

(ii) The first Deaflympics was held in the year ____.

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Question 32:

(iii) Who was the founder of the Paralympics?

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Question 32:

(iv) Write any two strategies to make physical activities accessible for special children.

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Question 33: Diya went to a sports training center for the first time. Her coach informed her that participation in sports not only promotes physical growth but also has social and psychological benefits. He highlighted numerous physical benefits for muscles, heart, and respiratory systems. He advised her to continue daily practice to improve her health-related and skill-related fitness. Answer the following questions based on the above case and your prior knowledge:

(i) Which is not a long-term effect of exercises on the muscular system?

  • (A) Hypertrophy of muscle
  • (B) Increase in glycogen stored
  • (C) Ligament and tendon strengthen
  • (D) Accumulation of lactate
Correct Answer:

(D) Accumulation of lactate


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Question 33:

(ii) What is cardiac output?

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Question 33:

(iii) Choose the correct statement related to tidal volume:

  • (A) Amount of air inhaled and exhaled in one breath.
  • (B) Amount of air inhaled in one breath.
  • (C) Amount of blood pumped out by the heart in one stroke.
  • (D) Amount of air exhaled in one breath.
Correct Answer:

(A) Amount of air inhaled and exhaled in one breath.


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Question 33:

(iv) Lactic acid tolerance relates to:

  • (A) Strength
  • (B) Speed
  • (C) Flexibility
  • (D) Endurance
Correct Answer:

(D) Endurance


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Question 34:

Describe the procedure and benefits of Mandukasana and Makrasana to control hypertension.

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Question 35:

What do you mean by Equilibrium? Explain how Equilibrium increases with the influence of various factors by giving suitable examples from sports.

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Question 36:

What do you understand by circuit training? How a coach will plan circuit training sessions with 6 stations to develop fitness of his new trainees?

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Question 37:

Write in detail the procedure and scoring of 'Flamingo Balance Test' and 'Plate Taping Test' recommended for the age group 5 – 8 years by SAI (Sports Authority of India).

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