Maintaining personal hygiene helps to prevent ________.

Correct Answer: Option B - Body odour and skin diseases. Regular bathing and cleaning prevent bacteria buildup that causes odour and skin infections.

Kwashiorkor is a disease common among children due to a severe deficiency of ________.

Correct Answer: Option B - Protein. Kwashiorkor is a severe form of malnutrition caused by a lack of protein in the diet.

What is the best way to dispose of non-biodegradable refuse like plastics?

Correct Answer: Option C - Recycling. Recycling is the most environmentally friendly method for handling plastics.

Which organ of the body is primarily affected by Tuberculosis?

Correct Answer: Option C - Lungs. Tuberculosis mainly affects the lungs, causing coughing and breathing difficulties.

To prevent dehydration, a person should consume adequate amounts of ________.

Correct Answer: Option C - Water. Water is essential for hydration and bodily functions.

What is the full meaning of NAFDAC in Nigeria?

Correct Answer: Option B - National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control. NAFDAC stands for National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control.

Which agency in Nigeria is primarily responsible for fighting drug trafficking and abuse?

Correct Answer: Option C - NDLEA. NDLEA (National Drug Law Enforcement Agency) is charged with eliminating the growing, processing, manufacturing, selling, exporting, and trafficking of hard drugs.

Drug abuse refers to ________.

Correct Answer: Option B - Using drugs without medical justification or overdose. Drug abuse involves the excessive, maladaptive, or non-medical use of drugs.

Which of the following is considered a 'gateway drug'?

Correct Answer: Option B - Alcohol. Alcohol and tobacco are often considered gateway drugs because their use can lead to the use of harder drugs.

A state where a person needs a drug to function normally is called ________.

Correct Answer: Option B - Drug Addiction/Dependence. Addiction or dependence is a condition where the body relies on the drug to function.

Which of these is a social consequence of drug abuse?

Correct Answer: Option B - Increased crime rate. Increased crime rate is a social effect affecting the community, while the others are physiological effects.

Alcohol is classified as a ________.

Correct Answer: Option B - Depressant. Alcohol slows down vital functions, classifying it as a central nervous system depressant.

Substances that cause a person to see or hear things that are not real are called ________.

Correct Answer: Option C - Hallucinogens. Hallucinogens distort perception and reality.

One of the physical effects of smoking Indian Hemp (Marijuana) is ________.

Correct Answer: Option B - Reddening of the eyes. Red eyes are a common immediate physical sign of marijuana use.

Medicines that are bought without a doctor's prescription are called ________ drugs.

Correct Answer: Option A - Over-the-Counter (OTC). Over-the-Counter (OTC) drugs are safe for self-medication when used as directed and do not require a prescription.

The misuse of anabolic steroids is common in sports to ________.

Correct Answer: Option B - Enhance muscle mass and performance. Athletes may abuse steroids to unnaturally build muscle and strength.

What represents the 'E' in the acronym NDLEA?

Correct Answer: Option B - Enforcement. NDLEA stands for National Drug Law **Enforcement** Agency.

The immediate and temporary care given to an injured person before professional medical help arrives is called ________.

Correct Answer: Option B - First Aid. First Aid is the initial assistance given to a victim of injury or illness.

In the ABC of First Aid, what does 'A' stand for?

Correct Answer: Option B - Airway. ABC stands for Airway, Breathing, and Circulation.

A fracture where the bone breaks but does not pierce through the skin is called a ________ fracture.

Correct Answer: Option B - Simple (Closed). In a simple or closed fracture, the broken bone remains inside the tissue and does not penetrate the skin.

Which of the following is suitable for treating a fresh minor burn?

Correct Answer: Option C - Pouring cool running water over it. Cool running water helps reduce the heat and pain. Grease keeps heat in, and ice can damage tissue.

What is the primary purpose of Artificial Respiration?

Correct Answer: Option B - To restore breathing. Artificial respiration (like mouth-to-mouth) is used to assist or stimulate respiration when breathing has stopped.

A dislocation involves injury to a ________.

Correct Answer: Option B - Joint. Dislocation occurs when bones at a joint are forced out of their normal positions.

Which item is commonly found in a First Aid box?

Correct Answer: Option B - Iodine/Methylated Spirit. Iodine or Methylated Spirit are disinfectants commonly kept in First Aid kits.

In case of a nosebleed, the victim should ________.

Correct Answer: Option C - Sit up and pinch the soft part of the nose. Tilting the head back causes blood to run down the throat. Sitting up and pinching the nose stops the flow safely.

A wound caused by a sharp object like a knife or razor is called an ________.

Correct Answer: Option B - Incised wound (Cut). An incised wound constitutes a clean cut by a sharp edge.

Muscle cramp is best treated immediately by ________.

Correct Answer: Option B - Stretching and massaging the muscle. Stretching relieves the involuntary contraction of the muscle.

The condition where the body loses too much heat, often due to exposure to cold, is called ________.

Correct Answer: Option B - Hypothermia. Hypothermia is a dangerous drop in body temperature below 35°C.

CPR stands for ________.

Correct Answer: Option A - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation. CPR is an emergency lifesaving procedure performed when the heart stops beating.

The period of transition from childhood to adulthood is known as ________.

Correct Answer: Option B - Adolescence. Adolescence is the phase between childhood and adulthood.

Which of the following is a primary sexual characteristic in males?

Correct Answer: Option C - Production of sperm. Primary characteristics relate directly to reproductive organs (sperm production), while voice and hair are secondary.

Menstruation in females is the monthly shedding of the lining of the ________.

Correct Answer: Option B - Uterus (Womb). Menstruation is the discharge of the uterine lining (endometrium).

Which gland is often called the 'master gland' affecting growth during puberty?

Correct Answer: Option B - Pituitary gland. The pituitary gland releases hormones that control growth and other glands.

Puberty usually begins earlier in ________.

Correct Answer: Option B - Girls than boys. On average, girls enter puberty 1-2 years earlier than boys.

A common emotional change during adolescence is ________.

Correct Answer: Option C - Mood swings. Hormonal changes often cause mood swings during adolescence.

Ovulation is the release of a mature egg from the ________.

Correct Answer: Option C - Ovary. Ovulation involves the release of an ovum (egg) from the ovary.

Which hormone is primarily responsible for male secondary sexual characteristics?

Correct Answer: Option C - Testosterone. Testosterone drives the development of male secondary sexual traits like facial hair and voice deepening.

A standard football match consists of two halves. How long is each half?

Correct Answer: Option B - 45 minutes. A standard football match has two halves of 45 minutes each.

In Athletics, the 100 meters race is classified as a ________.

Correct Answer: Option C - Sprint. Short races run at top speed like 100m, 200m, and 400m are sprints.

How many players make up a standard Volleyball team on the court?

Correct Answer: Option B - 6. A volleyball team consists of 6 players on the court at a time.

The baton is used in which of the following events?

Correct Answer: Option C - Relay races. The baton is passed between teammates in relay races (e.g., 4x100m).

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BECE Physical Education Practice Questions & Answers

60 Questions·Free Practice·MCQ with Explanations

Module: Physical & Health Education

Focus: Sports & Wellness | Level: Junior Secondary (JSS3)

Review of sports rules, safety, and health topics for the BECE Physical Education exam.

Key Areas:

Sports & Games: Rules and techniques for athletics, football, and volleyball.
Health Education: Nutrition, personal hygiene, and disease prevention.
First Aid: Emergency response and injury management.
Physical Fitness: Components of fitness and training principles.

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Which class of food is primarily responsible for building and repairing body tissues?

Carbohydrates
Vitamins
Proteins
Fats and Oil

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Correct Answer: Option C -

Proteins

Explanation:

Proteins are essential nutrients that build and repair tissues in the body.

Which of the following diseases is caused by a deficiency of Vitamin C?

Rickets
Scurvy
Kwashiorkor
Beriberi

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Correct Answer: Option B -

Scurvy

Explanation:

Scurvy is caused by a lack of Vitamin C in the diet, leading to swollen gums and bleeding.

The proper disposal of sewage and refuse is known as ________.

Sterilization
Sanitation
Disinfection
Contamination

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Correct Answer: Option B -

Sanitation

Explanation:

Sanitation refers to public health conditions related to clean drinking water and adequate treatment and disposal of human excreta and sewage.

Which of the following is NOT a source of Carbohydrates?

Yam
Rice
Fish
Cassava

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Correct Answer: Option C -

Fish

Explanation:

Fish is a primary source of Protein, whereas Yam, Rice, and Cassava are sources of Carbohydrates.

Dental caries is a condition that affects the ________.

Eyes
Skin
Teeth
Hair

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Correct Answer: Option C -

Teeth

Explanation:

Dental caries, also known as tooth decay or cavities, affects the teeth.

Lack of Iodine in the diet can lead to a condition called ________.

Goitre
Anaemia
Malaria
Diabetes

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Correct Answer: Option A -

Goitre

Explanation:

Goitre is the enlargement of the thyroid gland caused by iodine deficiency.

Which of the following is a method of water purification?

Pollution
Boiling
Stagnation
Evaporation

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Correct Answer: Option B -

Boiling

Explanation:

Boiling water kills germs and parasites, making it safe for drinking.

A balanced diet must contain all classes of food in ________.

Equal amounts
Any amount
Correct proportions
Large quantities

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Correct Answer: Option C -

Correct proportions

Explanation:

A balanced diet provides essential nutrients in the correct proportions required by the body.

The primary function of Vitamin D in the body is to help in the formation of strong ________.

Blood
Muscles
Bones and Teeth
Skin

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Correct Answer: Option C -

Bones and Teeth

Explanation:

Vitamin D assists in the absorption of calcium, which is vital for bone and tooth formation.

Which of these is a vector for Malaria?

Tsetse fly
Female Anopheles Mosquito
Housefly
Black fly

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Correct Answer: Option B -

Female Anopheles Mosquito

Explanation:

The Female Anopheles Mosquito transmits the malaria parasite.

BECE Physical Education Practice Questions & Answers

Module: Physical & Health Education

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