Examination on Physical & Health Education
Class: JSS 1
Term: Second Term
Time: 1 Hour
Total Marks: 70

SECTION A: OBJECTIVES (40 Marks)
Instruction: Answer all questions.

1. ________ are disease-causing microorganisms. (a) Nutrients (b) Pathogens (c) Vitamins (d) Minerals
2. Which of the following is a non-contact sport? (a) Boxing (b) Rugby (c) Swimming (d) Football
3. The class of food primarily responsible for body building and repair is ________. (a) Carbohydrates (b) Proteins (c) Fats (d) Vitamins
4. All of these are benefits of engaging in sports except ________. (a) Improved fitness (b) Increased stress (c) Teamwork (d) Discipline
5. Which of these is not a type of pathogen? (a) Bacteria (b) Virus (c) Carbohydrate (d) Fungi
6. An example of a contact sport is ________. (a) Tennis (b) Athletics (c) Basketball (d) Badminton
7. The main reason for eating carbohydrates is to provide the body with ________. (a) Growth (b) Energy (c) Protection (d) Repair
8. Which of these is not a way to prevent the spread of diseases? (a) Vaccination (b) Poor hygiene (c) Clean water (d) Proper food handling
9. ________ is the substance consumed to provide energy, growth, and repair. (a) Water (b) Food (c) Air (d) Shelter
10. The correct step in preventing malaria is to ________. (a) Drink dirty water (b) Use mosquito nets (c) Eat contaminated food (d) Avoid exercise
11. Which of the following diseases is caused by a virus? (a) Malaria (b) Typhoid (c) Measles (d) Cholera
12. Regular participation in sports helps to reduce ________. (a) Muscle strength (b) Stress (c) Bone density (d) Stamina
13. An example of a mineral important for strong bones and teeth is ________. (a) Vitamin C (b) Iron (c) Calcium (d) Protein
14. All of these are classes of food except ________. (a) Carbohydrates (b) Pathogens (c) Proteins (d) Vitamins
15. Which does not contribute to good personal hygiene? (a) Bathing regularly (b) Washing hands (c) Sharing personal items (d) Brushing teeth
16. The process of consuming food for nourishment is called ________. (a) Digestion (b) Nutrition (c) Absorption (d) Metabolism
17. ________ is a disease caused by bacteria. (a) Measles (b) Chickenpox (c) Typhoid (d) Ringworm
18. Which of these is not a benefit of non-contact sports? (a) Cardiovascular health (b) Reduced risk of injury (c) High physical contact (d) Stress relief
19. An example of a food rich in protein is ________. (a) Yam (b) Rice (c) Beans (d) Butter
20. The main reason for drinking plenty of water is to ensure proper body ________. (a) Growth (b) Hydration (c) Energy (d) Repair
21. All of these are ways pathogens can be transmitted except ________. (a) Contaminated water (b) Clean air (c) Infected persons (d) Unhygienic food
22. Which of the following is an example of a sport that requires physical contact between players? (a) Golf (b) Table tennis (c) Rugby (d) Cycling
23. Fats and oils provide the body with ________ energy. (a) Quick (b) Stored (c) Immediate (d) Little
24. Which is NOT a function of vitamins in the body? (a) Regulating body processes (b) Preventing diseases (c) Providing large amounts of energy (d) Boosting immunity
25. The correct step in preventing cholera is to ________. (a) Consume raw seafood (b) Drink unboiled water (c) Ensure proper sanitation (d) Avoid hand washing
26. ________ is a nutrient that helps in the formation of red blood cells. (a) Vitamin D (b) Iron (c) Carbohydrate (d) Fat
27. An example of a non-contact sport is ________. (a) Wrestling (b) Boxing (c) Badminton (d) Hockey
28. Which of the following disease is caused by protozoa? (a) Chickenpox (b) Malaria (c) Athlete’s foot (d) Cholera
29. The main reason for washing fruits and vegetables before eating is to remove ________. (a) Nutrients (b) Pathogens (c) Water (d) Fibres
30. All of these are sources of carbohydrates except ________. (a) Rice (b) Yam (c) Fish (d) Bread
31. Which of these is not a benefit of good nutrition? (a) Strong immune system (b) Healthy growth (c) Increased risk of diseases (d) Adequate energy
32. The disease caused by a fungus affecting the skin is called ________. (a) Typhoid (b) Ringworm (c) Measles (d) Malaria
33. The correct step in promoting a healthy lifestyle through sports is to ________. (a) Play only competitive games (b) Engage in regular physical activity (c) Avoid warming up (d) Ignore safety rules
34. An example of a food that provides vitamins is ________. (a) Sugar (b) Milk (c) Orange (d) Oil
35. Which is NOT considered a contact sport? (a) Basketball (b) Volleyball (c) Football (d) Rugby
36. ________ is a nutrient essential for vision and skin health. (a) Vitamin A (b) Vitamin C (c) Vitamin D (d) Vitamin E
37. The main reason for vaccination is to ________. (a) Spread diseases (b) Prevent diseases (c) Cure all illnesses (d) Make people sick
38. All of these are non-contact sports except ________. (a) Cycling (b) Boxing (c) Swimming (d) Table tennis
39. Which of the following is a primary function of water in the body? (a) Providing energy (b) Regulating body temperature (c) Building muscles (d) Storing fat
40. An example of a pathogen that causes malaria is a ________. (a) Bacterium (b) Virus (c) Protozoan (d) Fungus

SECTION B: THEORY (30 Marks)
Instruction: Answer any THREE questions.

1. (a) Define food. (2 marks)
(b) List three (3) classes of food and state one importance of each. (3 marks)
(c) What are pathogens? Name two types. (3 marks)
(d) State two ways to prevent diseases caused by pathogens. (2 marks)

2. (a) Differentiate between contact and non-contact sports. (2 marks)
(b) Give two examples for each type of sport mentioned in (a) above. (3 marks)
(c) State three benefits of participating in sports. (3 marks)
(d) Mention two diseases that can be caused by pathogens. (2 marks)

3. (a) List four (4) essential nutrients found in food. (2 marks)
(b) Explain the importance of carbohydrates and proteins in the body. (3 marks)
(c) Why is water considered an important part of nutrition? (3 marks)
(d) State two reasons why physical exercise is important for health. (2 marks)

4. (a) Identify two common ways pathogens are transmitted. (2 marks)
(b) Describe three methods of preventing the spread of communicable diseases. (3 marks)
(c) Explain the role of vitamins in the body. (3 marks)
(d) Give two examples of food sources rich in fats and oils. (2 marks)

Objective Marking Scheme

Question 1 – ✅ (b) Pathogens
Question 2 – ✅ (c) Swimming
Question 3 – ✅ (b) Proteins
Question 4 – ✅ (b) Increased stress
Question 5 – ✅ (c) Carbohydrate
Question 6 – ✅ (c) Basketball
Question 7 – ✅ (b) Energy
Question 8 – ✅ (b) Poor hygiene
Question 9 – ✅ (b) Food
Question 10 – ✅ (b) Use mosquito nets
Question 11 – ✅ (c) Measles
Question 12 – ✅ (b) Stress
Question 13 – ✅ (c) Calcium
Question 14 – ✅ (b) Pathogens
Question 15 – ✅ (c) Sharing personal items
Question 16 – ✅ (b) Nutrition
Question 17 – ✅ (c) Typhoid
Question 18 – ✅ (c) High physical contact
Question 19 – ✅ (c) Beans
Question 20 – ✅ (b) Hydration
Question 21 – ✅ (b) Clean air
Question 22 – ✅ (c) Rugby
Question 23 – ✅ (b) Stored
Question 24 – ✅ (c) Providing large amounts of energy
Question 25 – ✅ (c) Ensure proper sanitation
Question 26 – ✅ (b) Iron
Question 27 – ✅ (c) Badminton
Question 28 – ✅ (b) Malaria
Question 29 – ✅ (b) Pathogens
Question 30 – ✅ (c) Fish
Question 31 – ✅ (c) Increased risk of diseases
Question 32 – ✅ (b) Ringworm
Question 33 – ✅ (b) Engage in regular physical activity
Question 34 – ✅ (c) Orange
Question 35 – ✅ (b) Volleyball
Question 36 – ✅ (a) Vitamin A
Question 37 – ✅ (b) Prevent diseases
Question 38 – ✅ (b) Boxing
Question 39 – ✅ (b) Regulating body temperature
Question 40 – ✅ (c) Protozoan