All Free Health and Physical Education MCQs with Answers

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  • A. Quadriceps
  • B. Triceps
  • C. Biceps
  • D. Deltoid

Explanation: The triceps brachii lies on the back of the upper arm, behind the humerus, and extends the elbow.

Correct answer: Triceps
  • A. Elbow
  • B. Deltoid
  • C. Chest
  • D. Biceps

Explanation: The pectoralis major is the large muscle covering the front of the chest.

Correct answer: Chest
  • A. Knee
  • B. Legs
  • C. Elves
  • D. Shoulder

Explanation: The deltoid is the rounded muscle covering the shoulder joint and helps raise the arm. It is not located at the knee or legs.

Correct answer: Shoulder
  • A. Scapula
  • B. Hinge joint
  • C. Sternum
  • D. Ribs

Explanation: The scapula is commonly called the shoulder blade and forms part of the shoulder girdle.

Correct answer: Scapula
  • A. 10 pair of ribs
  • B. 18 pair of ribs
  • C. 12 pair of ribs
  • D. 14 pair of ribs

Explanation: The normal thoracic cage contains 12 pairs of ribs, making 24 ribs in total.

Correct answer: 12 pair of ribs
  • A. None of these
  • B. Isokinetic
  • C. Isotonic
  • D. Isometric

Explanation: An isometric contraction produces muscle tension without visible joint movement, such as holding a stationary plank.

Correct answer: Isometric
  • A. Goniometer
  • B. Ammeter
  • C. Galvanometer
  • D. Dynamometer

Explanation: An inclinometer measures the angle or inclination of a body segment, so it functions as an angular-measurement instrument related to a…

Correct answer: Goniometer
  • A. Dynamometer
  • B. Electrogoniometer
  • C. Sipro meter
  • D. None of these

Explanation: An electrogoniometer uses electronic sensors to measure joint angle and range of motion during movement.

Correct answer: Electrogoniometer
  • A. Cardiac Capacity
  • B. Muscular Strength
  • C. Muscular Endurance
  • D. Vital capacity

Explanation: A wet spirometer records the volume of air moved by the lungs and can be used to measure vital capacity.

Correct answer: Vital capacity
  • A. Posture
  • B. Weight
  • C. Height
  • D. Size

Explanation: A scolimeter is used to assess spinal curvature and postural abnormalities, especially those associated with scoliosis.

Correct answer: Posture
  • A. Stadiometer
  • B. Alignometer
  • C. Ammeter
  • D. Galvanometer

Explanation: An alignometer is designed to assess body alignment and posture by showing deviations from normal alignment.

Correct answer: Alignometer
  • A. Alignometer
  • B. Ammeter
  • C. Stadiometer
  • D. Dynamometer

Explanation: A stadiometer is the standard instrument for measuring standing height.

Correct answer: Stadiometer
  • A. Copper 12 mints Test
  • B. Kraus weber
  • C. Wet siprometer
  • D. Dynamometer

Explanation: The Cooper 12-minute run test estimates cardiorespiratory endurance from the distance covered in twelve minutes.

Correct answer: Copper 12 mints Test
  • A. Endurance
  • B. Flexibility
  • C. Cardio
  • D. Strength

Explanation: The sit-and-reach test measures the flexibility of the lower back and hamstrings through the distance reached while sitting.

Correct answer: Flexibility
  • A. Stadiometer
  • B. Dynamimeter
  • C. Double Armed Goniometer
  • D. Ammeter

Explanation: A goniometer measures the range of motion at a joint, and a double-armed goniometer is the relevant instrument among these options.

Correct answer: Double Armed Goniometer
  • A. 40-45
  • B. 60-65
  • C. 90-105
  • D. 70-85

Explanation: A VO₂ max of about 70–85 ml/kg/min is commonly regarded as very good or excellent for a trained male athlete.

Correct answer: 70-85
  • A. Broad shoulder with defined ABS
  • B. Round shoulder with defined ABS
  • C. Strong Tricpes
  • D. None of these

Explanation: A swimmer’s commonly recognised build includes broad shoulders, a strong upper body and well-developed trunk muscles, which support…

Correct answer: Broad shoulder with defined ABS
  • A. 2 Billion
  • B. 4 Billion
  • C. 5Billion
  • D. 7 Billion

Explanation: The human heart is commonly estimated to beat about 2 billion times during a lifetime, although estimates vary with lifespan and resting…

Correct answer: 2 Billion
  • A. 40%
  • B. 50%
  • C. 60%
  • D. 90%

Explanation: Water makes up roughly 60% of an average adult’s body mass, though the exact proportion varies with age, sex and body composition.

Correct answer: 60%
  • A. 72 per minute
  • B. None of these
  • C. 38 per minute
  • D. 12 to 20 per minute

Explanation: A normal resting respiratory rate for a healthy adult is about 12 to 20 breaths per minute.

Correct answer: 12 to 20 per minute