Examination on Physical And Health Education
Class: Primary 5
Term: Second Term
Time: 1 Hour
Total Marks: 70

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

1. ________ are games played with a ball, often involving teams or individuals. (a) Board games (b) Ball games (c) Video games (d) Card games
2. Which of these is a type of ball game? (a) Chess (b) Ludo (c) Basketball (d) Scrabble
3. The ________ is a basic skill in volleyball where the ball is hit over the net with an open hand. (a) dribbling (b) shooting (c) serving (d) tackling
4. All of these are equipment for football except ________. (a) goalpost (b) football (c) net (d) shin guard
5. Which of these is NOT an advantage of playing ball games? (a) Improves fitness (b) Encourages teamwork (c) Causes laziness (d) Develops motor skills
6. ________ is the study of food and how the body uses it for growth and health. (a) Cooking (b) Nutrition (c) Digestion (d) Metabolism
7. An example of a good source of protein is ________. (a) yam (b) rice (c) beans (d) sugar
8. Which of the following is a characteristic of Kwashiorkor? (a) Bowed legs (b) Swollen stomach (c) Bleeding gums (d) Skin rash
9. The main reason for eating a balanced diet is ________. (a) to become fat (b) to prevent diseases (c) to waste food (d) to feel sleepy
10. Which of these is not a nutritional deficiency disease? (a) Rickets (b) Malaria (c) Pellagra (d) Scurvy
11. The correct step to prevent Scurvy is to ________. (a) eat more carbohydrates (b) consume vitamin C rich foods (c) drink plenty of water (d) eat fatty foods
12. A large family size can lead to ________. (a) abundant food (b) improved nutrition (c) food scarcity (d) better health
13. ________ is a ball game played with a racket and a shuttlecock. (a) Table tennis (b) Tennis (c) Badminton (d) Volleyball
14. The act of moving the ball around with your feet in football is called ________. (a) tackling (b) heading (c) dribbling (d) passing
15. All of these are safety measures for playing ball games except ________. (a) playing on a slippery surface (b) wearing appropriate gear (c) warming up before playing (d) using proper equipment
16. Which of these is a facility for playing basketball? (a) Pitch (b) Court (c) Ring (d) Field
17. Pellagra is caused by the deficiency of ________. (a) Vitamin C (b) Protein (c) Niacin (Vitamin B3) (d) Vitamin D
18. Which is NOT a characteristic of Rickets? (a) Bowed legs (b) Soft bones (c) Bleeding gums (d) Stunted growth
19. The family is defined as a group of people related by blood, marriage or ________. (a) friendship (b) adoption (c) neighbourhood (d) school
20. The main effect of large family size on nutrition is ________. (a) adequate food supply (b) balanced diet for all (c) insufficient food for each member (d) better health outcomes

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

1. (a) Define ball games. (2 marks)
(b) List three types of ball games you know. (3 marks)
(c) Mention two safety measures that should be observed when playing ball games. (3 marks)
(d) State one equipment used in playing volleyball. (2 marks)

2. (a) What is nutrition? (2 marks)
(b) Name two major sources of nutrients. (3 marks)
(c) List two nutritional deficiency diseases. (3 marks)
(d) How can Kwashiorkor be prevented? (2 marks)

3. (a) State two basic skills for playing basketball. (2 marks)
(b) Mention two skills for playing football. (3 marks)
(c) Give two advantages of playing ball games. (3 marks)
(d) Name one facility needed for playing football. (2 marks)

4. (a) List two characteristics of Rickets. (2 marks)
(b) How can Scurvy be prevented? (3 marks)
(c) Define ‘family’. (3 marks)
(d) State two effects of a large family size on nutrition. (2 marks)

Objective Marking Scheme

Question 1 – ✅ (b) Ball games
Question 2 – ✅ (c) Basketball
Question 3 – ✅ (c) serving
Question 4 – ✅ (c) net
Question 5 – ✅ (c) Causes laziness
Question 6 – ✅ (b) Nutrition
Question 7 – ✅ (c) beans
Question 8 – ✅ (b) Swollen stomach
Question 9 – ✅ (b) to prevent diseases
Question 10 – ✅ (b) Malaria
Question 11 – ✅ (b) consume vitamin C rich foods
Question 12 – ✅ (c) food scarcity
Question 13 – ✅ (c) Badminton
Question 14 – ✅ (c) dribbling
Question 15 – ✅ (a) playing on a slippery surface
Question 16 – ✅ (b) Court
Question 17 – ✅ (c) Niacin (Vitamin B3)
Question 18 – ✅ (c) Bleeding gums
Question 19 – ✅ (b) adoption
Question 20 – ✅ (c) insufficient food for each member