Class 10 Safety in Sports Mock Test (ICSE)

Topics in Safety in Sports

• Sports-related injuries
• Prevention of injuries
• First aid: RICE and PRICE
• Safety equipment

Safety in Sports practice questions with answers

1. Q1Multiple choice·1 mark
   In the standard RICE first aid protocol for acute sports injuries, what does the letter 'C' stand for?

   1. (a)Contraction
   2. (b)Cardiac
   3. (c)Compression
   4. (d)Cooling
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   1. Correct option: (c) Compression+1

   Answer: (c)
2. Q2Multiple choice·1 mark
   Which of the following sports-related soft tissue injuries is commonly known as a bruise, caused by a direct impact that damages underlying capillaries without breaking the skin?

   1. (a)Strain
   2. (b)Laceration
   3. (c)Abrasion
   4. (d)Contusion
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   1. Correct option: (d) Contusion+1

   Answer: (d)
3. Q3Multiple choice·1 mark
   Which piece of safety equipment is specifically designed to protect the head from impact injuries in sports such as cricket or cycling?

   1. (a)Mouthguard
   2. (b)Helmet
   3. (c)Knee pad
   4. (d)Shin guard
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   1. Correct option: (b) Helmet+1

   Answer: (b)
4. Q4Multiple choice·1 mark
   Which of the following is considered an essential physiological measure for preventing sports injuries before starting vigorous physical activity?

   1. (a)Immediate application of ice
   2. (b)Consuming heavy meals
   3. (c)Proper warm-up and stretching
   4. (d)Skipping warm-up exercises
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   1. Correct option: (c) Proper warm-up and stretching+1

   Answer: (c)
5. Q5Short answer·2 marks
   State two important guidelines regarding the selection or maintenance of sports safety equipment to ensure optimal protection for athletes.
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   1. First guideline, any one of: choose equipment of certified (standard) quality; choose equipment designed for the specific sport; make sure it fits the athlete properly; inspect it regularly for wear and tear; repair or replace damaged equipment promptly; clean and store it properly after use; or any other valid guideline.+1
   2. Second guideline, a different one from the same list.+1

   Answer: Any two of: use certified-quality equipment; use equipment meant for that sport; ensure a proper fit; inspect it regularly for wear and tear; repair or replace damaged items promptly; clean and store it properly.
6. Q6Long answer·4 marks
   Classify and explain sports-related injuries as follows: (a) Differentiate between soft tissue injuries and hard tissue injuries, giving one suitable example for each type. (b) Explain any two common soft tissue injuries encountered during sports.
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   1. (a) Soft tissue injuries affect the skin, muscles, tendons or ligaments, whereas hard tissue injuries affect bones and joints.+1
   2. (a) Example of a soft tissue injury, any one of: sprain; strain; contusion (bruise); abrasion; laceration; or any other valid soft tissue injury.+0.5
   3. (a) Example of a hard tissue injury, any one of: fracture; dislocation; or any other valid bone or joint injury.+0.5
   4. (b) First soft tissue injury explained, any one of: sprain, overstretching or tearing of ligaments at a joint; strain, overstretching or tearing of muscle fibres or tendons; contusion, bleeding under the skin from a direct blow, seen as a bruise; abrasion, scraping off of the skin surface by friction; laceration, an irregular tear of the skin by a blunt object; or any other valid soft tissue injury.+1
   5. (b) Second soft tissue injury explained, a different one from the same list.+1

   Answer: (a) Soft tissue injuries affect skin, muscles, tendons or ligaments (e.g. sprain); hard tissue injuries affect bones and joints (e.g. fracture). (b) Any two of: sprain (torn or overstretched ligament), strain (torn or overstretched muscle or tendon), contusion (bruise from a blow), abrasion (scraped skin), laceration (irregular tear of the skin).

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