Class 10 Body Types Mock Test (ICSE)

Topics in Body Types

• Endomorph, mesomorph and ectomorph
• Characteristics of each body type
• Body type and sports suitability

Body Types practice questions with answers

1. Q1Multiple choice·1 mark
   Which body type is generally most suitable for endurance sports like long-distance running?

   1. (a)Ectomorph
   2. (b)Endomorph
   3. (c)Mesomorph
   4. (d)All body types equally
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   1. Correct option: (a) Ectomorph+1

   Answer: (a)
2. Q2Multiple choice·1 mark
   Due to having a low surface-area-to-mass ratio, which body type tends to retain body heat more efficiently?

   1. (a)Linear type
   2. (b)Ectomorph
   3. (c)Endomorph
   4. (d)Mesomorph
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   1. Correct option: (c) Endomorph+1

   Answer: (c)
3. Q3Multiple choice·1 mark
   In William Sheldon's three-numeral rating scale used to classify human somatotypes, which of the following is the correct sequence in which the components are evaluated?

   1. (a)Endomorph, mesomorph, ectomorph
   2. (b)Ectomorph, endomorph, mesomorph
   3. (c)Mesomorph, endomorph, ectomorph
   4. (d)Ectomorph, mesomorph, endomorph
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   1. Correct option: (a) Endomorph, mesomorph, ectomorph+1

   Answer: (a)
4. Q4Multiple choice·1 mark
   Which of the following best describes the metabolic and structural characteristics of a pure ectomorph?

   1. (a)Fast metabolism with a delicate bone structure and lean muscle mass
   2. (b)Moderate metabolism with high muscular adaptability
   3. (c)Slow metabolism with a high tendency to store adipose tissue
   4. (d)Broad skeletal frame with high visceral development
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   1. Correct option: (a) Fast metabolism with a delicate bone structure and lean muscle mass+1

   Answer: (a)
5. Q5Long answer·4 marks
   Explain William Sheldon's classification of human somatotypes. With reference to this classification, describe the fundamental physical features of an endomorph, a mesomorph, and an ectomorph.
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   1. William Sheldon classified human physiques into three somatotypes (endomorph, mesomorph and ectomorph) according to body build, i.e. the relative roundness/fat, muscularity and linearity of the body.+1
   2. Endomorph: soft, round physique with a high percentage of body fat, wide hips, short limbs and a stocky build; muscles are poorly defined.+1
   3. Mesomorph: muscular, athletic and well-defined physique with broad shoulders, a narrow waist, strong bones and low to moderate body fat.+1
   4. Ectomorph: lean, linear and delicate frame with narrow shoulders and chest, long thin limbs, thin muscles and very low body fat.+1

   Answer: Sheldon classified physiques into three somatotypes by body build. Endomorph: soft, round, high body fat, wide hips, short limbs. Mesomorph: muscular, athletic, broad shoulders, narrow waist, strong bones. Ectomorph: lean, linear, narrow shoulders and chest, long thin limbs, very low body fat.
6. Q6Long answer·4 marks
   William Sheldon classified human physiques into three distinct somatotypes: Endomorph, Mesomorph, and Ectomorph. (a) Describe the physical build and appearance of an endomorph and an ectomorph. [2] (b) Explain the characteristics of a mesomorph and name two sports for which this body type is generally most suitable. [2]
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   1. (a) Endomorph: soft, round, pear-shaped build with high body fat, wide hips and short limbs.+1
   2. (a) Ectomorph: linear, slender, fragile build with narrow shoulders, long thin limbs, lean muscles and low body fat.+1
   3. (b) Mesomorph: muscular, athletic, well-defined build with broad shoulders, a narrow waist, strong bones and low to moderate body fat.+1
   4. (b) First suitable sport, any one of: sprinting; gymnastics; weightlifting; wrestling; boxing; football; or any other valid power, strength or speed sport.+0.5
   5. (b) Second suitable sport, a different one from the same list.+0.5

   Answer: (a) Endomorph: soft, round, pear-shaped body with high fat and short limbs; ectomorph: slender, linear, fragile body with narrow shoulders, thin limbs and low fat. (b) Mesomorph: muscular, athletic, broad shoulders, narrow waist, strong bones; any two of: sprinting, gymnastics, weightlifting, wrestling, boxing, football.

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