Ques 8. Elaborate the various leadership qualities one incl. 1lcates by participating in adventure sports.
Ans. Leadership qualities inculcated by Participating in adventure sports are derisiveness, friendliness
Ques 9. List six objectives of adventure sports.
Ans. The objectives of adventure sports are (any six)
(ì) To develop self confidence.
(ii) To build concentration,
(iii) To band with nature.
(iv) To face challenges of crisis situations,
(v) To properly channelize bodily energy,
(vi) To provide exhilaration, amusement and excitement.
(vii) To encourage creativity.
(viii) To develop mental and physical fitness.
(ix) To improve social relations.
Ques 10. List three features of rock climbing activity.
Ans. Features of rock climbing are (any three)
(i) It requires participants to climb on natural rock formations or on artificial rock walls.
(ii) It is a dangerous sports activity requiring strong mental control, agility, flexibility, endurance and various coordinative activities.
(iii) Its goal is to reach the apex or summit of a formation without falling.
(iv) Competitions in this activity are held either to complete a pre-fixes route in the minimum time or to reach the farthest point on a difficult route.
(v) Different variations of this sport are termed as free, aided, traditional, sport or top rope climbing, free soloing and bouldering
Ques 11. What are six safety measures to be kept in mind while camping?
Ans. Safety measures to be kept in mind while camping are (any six)
(ì) Pack a first aid kit for use in emergencies.
(ii) Before starting for the camping site, go through the weather forecast For the area. At the camp site, watch the sky for changes.
(iii) Reach the camp site with enough time to check the complete site during day time.
(iv) Avoid areas of natural hazards for camping.
(v) Keep fuel burning appliances like stoves far away from tents
(vi) Inside the tents do not use candles or an open flame; instead, use a flashlight,
(vii) Do not leave waste products in an open area, but recycle them or bury them.
(viii) Beware when encountering wildlife,
(ix) Ensure to extinguish completely all fires after use; do not leave any smouldering embers.
(x) Beware of poisonous plants, as they may be allergic.
Ques 12. What are the different levels of trekking? Describe the levels in one sentence each.
Ans. The four levels or trekking are easy, moderate, strenuous and difficult. Easy trekking is for beginners and does not involve climbing to great heights, Moderate trekking more energetic and of duration of about ten days or more. Strenuous trekking involves ascent to heights up to 5000 m and requires some previous trekking experience. Difficult trekking, tT1eant only for the real adventure
seekers, may last for over a month.
Ques 13. Explain three characteristics of river rafting activity.
Ans. The characteristics or river ratting activity are
(i) It involves using a dinghy or raft for navigating Fast flowing rivers,
(ii) Due to the swift How and rocks in the river, the passage requires good navigation skill for Manoeuvering the raft.
(iii) It requires great physical and mental toughness to survive the ordeal without accident or injury.
Ques 14. What are three advantages of engaging in mountaineering activity?
Ans. Three advantages of engaging in mountaineering activity are
(i) It is one or the finest outdoor opportunities are table for lovers or heights.
(ii) It challenges the individual to display tremendous endurance, agility, strength and mental patience
(iii) It gives the unique experience of Putting hands and feet onto rocks and ice to finally reach a summit.
Ques 15. How do we distinguish between renewable and non-renewable resources Give one example of each?
Ans. Renewable resources are natural resources whose quantity i5 not significantly reduced by human.
Ques 16. What do we mean by conservation of environment List two steps we should take for conservation of forests?
Ans. Conservation of environment is the balanced and appropriate use of natural resources so that the environment is not significantly affected today and for future generations. It implies sustainable use and management of natural resources,
Two steps which we can take for conservation of forests are
(ì) Encourage planting of trees
(ii) Avoiding the use of wood in house construction.
Ques 17.Describe the safety measures to be taken while river rafting.
Ans. The safety measures to be taken while river rafting are (any five)
(i) Never go on this activity alone. Always have a team of people in the raft.
(ii) All participants must have adequate capabilities as swimmers, just in case of an accident.
(iii) Always wear life vest and helmet while participating in this activity.
(iv) Before starting, check all the equipment to ensure everything is okay. Particularly check the dinghy craft for any cracks and proper air level,
(v) If any participant feels tired, he should not drag his paddle in the water, as it might hit a rock in the river.
(vi) Drink plenty of liquids before, during and after the rafting activity, as this activity makes you dehydrated.
(vii) End your rafting before darkness falls; if it is getting dark, don't go for this activity.
Ques 18. List five uses of water as a natural resource, in each case indicating how it can be conserved.
Ans. Uses of water as a natural resource are
(i) Using ground water (from wells / tube wells) for crop irrigation. This can be conserved by using sprinklers and drip irrigation method.
(ii) use of rain water run multiple needs. By rain water harvesting, this can be used.
(iii) Reuse waste water flowing from industries after effluent treatment.
(iv) Using water for domestic needs like drinking, bathing, clothes washing etc. To conserve this, avoid keeping water taps open while brushing teeth, shaving etc. Also check and repair leakage in water taps or pipes.
(V) Use of river water for multiple needs. This water must be treated for effluents before being released for irrigation.
Ques 19. Explain five methods of conservation of environment which should be employed by persons engaging in adventure sports.
Ans. Methods of conservation of environment which should be employed persons engaging in adventure sports are
(i) Don't leave leftover eatables or any rubbish by the roadside. Either dispose in a proper dumping place or bury it,
(ii) Dirty utensils and clothes should not be washed in streams. Collect water in a bucket and wash them with that.
(iii) Do not leave any non-biodegradable waste products at any place, but bring them back to deposit at waste collection centers or approved dumping sites.
(iv) Do not defecate or urinate near streams or on river banks.
(v) Do not remove or cut trees, herbs or shrubs for burning fires or cooking during your activity.
Ques 20. How can physical education create leaders and desirable qualities o leaders in people?
Ans. Leaders in the physical education field need to have both innate Abel acquired qualities. First and foremost, it is decided who are the people who should be developed as leaders. These are generally the people who have some innate leadership skills. Then those acquired skills are identified for development which this group person requires. Then these budding leaders are given opportunities for organizing events, tournaments and competitions for develop the required skills. They are observed while performing the necessary actions for successful conclusion or these, all the physical education activities time being advised on where they are going wrong. In this way, leaders can be created through such activities.
