RBSE Solutions for Class 10 Physical Education Chapter 13 Gymnastics and Pyramids

RBSE Solutions for Class 10 Physical Education Chapter 13 Gymnastics and Pyramids

Rajasthan Board RBSE Class 10 Physical Education Chapter 13 Gymnastics and Pyramids

Textbook Questions Solved

Short Answer Type Questions

Question 1.
Why is gymnastics called the queen of sports?
Answer:
Gymnastics is the mother of all other games and sports because Gymnastics gives complete exercise to all the parts of the body. Hence, it is called as ‘queen of sports’.

Question 2.
What does Gymnastics imply?
Answer:
Gymnastics helps to develop strong muscles and make the body flexible, active and vigil. Gymnastics is, in fact, a test of strength, balance and co ordination. The Gymnast has full control over his body and he knows how to balance it. Gymnastics is systematised form of exercises designed to produce effect of the organism.

Question 3.
Name the gymnastics apparatus for women.
Answer:
Horizontal bar, Vaulting Horse.

Question 4.
In which year modern gymnastics came into force?
Answer:
Modern gymnastics came into force in the year 1976.

Question 5.
Write the names of any four floor exercises in gymnastics.
Answer:
Forward Roll, Backward Roll, Cart Wheel, Head Stand.

Class 10 Physical Education RBSE Solutions Chapter 13 Gymnastics and Pyramids Essay Type Questions

Question 1.
Describe the apparatus-based gymnast exercises.
Answer:
Roman Ring : The gymnast takes a jump to the rings, grips at them with both the hands. Then he swings his whole body with jerks so as to speed up the swinging motion. While swinging he may turn upside down by forcing his feet through both the hands and later he balances his body on the hands. He can demonstrate many more skills as Back circle to back hang, Back lever, Back uprise, Muscle up, Swinging with straddle cut etc.

Pommel Horse : Pommel Horse consists of a steel metal horse body covered with leather/synthetic material and wooden/synthetic grips. The base of the Pommel Horse should be stable and free from vibrations. Its length, breadth and height from floor are approximately 1600 mm, 350 mm and 1100 mm respectively. Distance between Pommels is 400-450 mm. The following skills can be demonstrated on the Pommel Horse :

1. Single leg cut (under cut)
2. Full leg circle.
3. Scissors backward and forward.
4. Mount on the Pommel Horse.
5. Front support Position.

Question 2.
Give some general information about the pyramid exercises.
Answer:
Pyramid exercises are group exercises in which three or more persons participate to form a pyramid-like structure. The pyramid exercise has been so named because gymnasts form the Egyptian type pyramid structure. The bodies of gymnasts forming pyramid-like structures should be strong and  flexible. They must have excellent balance as they have to balance two or three other gymnasts on their back, shoulders and knees. Hence their back, shoulders, knees and hands should be strong enough to hold and bear the weights of other gymnasts. The body should be very flexible as it has to be turned and bent at various angles. Hence flexibility, strength, endurance, coordination, self-confidence and balancing power are needed by a gymnast forming a pyramid.

Question 3.
Write about the history of gymnastics.
Answer:
History of Gymnastics :

1. In 2600 B.C. some Gymnastics exercises were done in China but the actual development began in Greek and Rome in the early periods of history.
2. In the year 1924, Gymnastics was included in the Olympic games held in Paris. After the second world war U.S.A also laid stress on Gymnastics, Gymnastics was meant for the cure of diseases in China, for physical development in Greek and for the healthy respiratory system in India.
3. Yoga, meditation, military training etc. were the early forms of Gymnastics in India but in its present form it is the product of the 20th century.
4. It was in 1951 that the Indian Gymnastics Association was formed and the competitions were held for the cultural Gymnastics.
5. It was in 1976 that the 14 years old Nadia of Rumania, scored a perfect 10 in the Beam Gymnastics held at Munich.
6. Gymnastics was included in 1974 in the Asian games held at Teheran. The Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education has given significant place to the Gymnastics in its calendar for games and sports.

Question 4.
Write briefly about some of the floor exercises.
Answer:
Floor Exercises are performed on the floor without the use of apparatus. These are the simplest exercises. Only a thick mattress of foam or rubber is required to do the floor exercises. The mattress is spread on the floor to avoid any jerk or injury to the gymnast’s body. They make the body flexible. They in fact, prepare the body for the apparatus exercises. A few floor exercises are given here :

(i) Forward Roll : In this exercise the gymnast stands on the rubber mattress and keeps his hands parallel to the ground. He, then sets his palms firmly on the mattress and also bends his knees to stay them on the mattress. He bends his neck inward between his arms and also bends his elbows and rolls forward on his waist. While rolling he should keep his knees bent together near his chest so as to avoid any problem in rolling.

(ii) Backward Roll : The Gymnast stands besides the thick mattress. He bending his neck and waist backward, sits on the floor. He rotates his feet in a semi-circular position towards his head and then rests his palms on the floor and rolls backward. He keeps his stretched legs unbent during the backward roll.

Question 5.
Why is gymnastics called the mother of all games? Describe.
Answer:
Gymnastics is the mother of all games and sports. Gymnasts find it easy to learn and play other games. Gymnasts are likely to attain proficiency in other games and sports because gymnastics makes the body flexible and muscles strong. Greek philosopher Aristotle recognised the significance of music and gymnastics in education. He said education devoid of music and gymnastics is incomplete. Gymnastics help to accelerate different physical motor activities like speed, strength, flexibility and agility. Gymnastics produces men of wisdom and men of action.

Gymnastics helps to develop strong muscles and make the body flexible, active and vigil. Gymnastics is, in fact, a test of strength, balance and co-ordination. The Gymnast has full control over his body and he knows how to balance it. Gymnastics is systematised form of exercises designed to produce effect of the organism.

Class 10 Physical Education Rajasthan Board Solutions Chapter 13 Gymnastics and Pyramids Additional Questions Solved

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When was gymnastics included in Olympic games?
(a) Paris, 1924
(b) Tokyo, 1960
(c) Los Angeles, 1984
(d) Montreal, 1972
Answer: (a)

2. The length of the Balance Beam is
(a) 5000 mm
(b) 4000 mm
(c) 2500 mm
(d) 3000 mm.
Answer: (a)

3. In the Cart-Wheel exercise the gymnast forms the posture of the
(a) Clock
(b) Horse.
(c) Hanuman
(d) Wheel
Answer: (d)

4. The exercise needing no apparatus is
(a) Vaulting Box
(b) Cart Wheel.
(c) Parallel Bar
(d) Pommel Horse.
Answer: (b)

5. In order to form pyramids the students should have
(a) Inflexible back
(b) Strong will power
(c) Strong hands, feet and shoulders
(d) None of the above.
Answer: (c)

6. Which of the following is an apparatus exercises?
(a) Pommel Horse
(b) Balance Beam
(c) Roman Ring
(d) All the above
Answer: (d)

7. The modern gymnastics had its origin in the
(a) Nineteenth century
(b) Seventeenth century
(c) Twentieth century
(d) Eighteenth century
Answer: (c)

8. Which of the following is a common gymnastics for both men and women?
(a) Horizontal Bar
(b) Vaulting Horse
(c) Parallel Bar
(d) Roman Ring
Answer: (b)

9. It is not one of the sportive gymnastics
(a) Trampoline.
(b) Aerobics
(c) Remedial.
(d) Artistic
Answer: (c)

RBSE Class 10 Physical Education Solutions Chapter 13 Gymnastics and Pyramids Short Answer Type Questions

Question 1.
Name the Romanian gymnast who recorded a Perfect 10 in the Munich Olympics, in gymnastics.
Answer:
Nadia Comaneci, a Romanian gymnast recorded a perfect 10 in Beam Gymnastics during Munich Olympics, 1976. She was only 14 years old.

Question 2.
What are the types of gymnastics?
Answer:
The gymnastics exercises are classified as (i) Floor exercises, (ii) Apparatus Exercises.

(i) Floor exercises are performed on the floor without the use of apparatus. A mattress is spread on the floor to avoid injury to the gymnast’s body.
(ii) Apparatus gymnastics are performed with apparatus like Parallel bar, Horizontal bar, Vaulting Horse, Pommel Horse and Balance beam.

Question 3.
Give a brief history of gymnastics.
Answer:
In 2600 B.C. some gymnastic exercises were done in China but the actual development began in Greece and Rome. In the year 1924, gymnastics was included in Olympic Games in Paris. In 1974 it was included in the Asian Games held in Teheran.

Question 4.
What is the benefit of Hand spring exercise?
Answer:
This exercise is done with the spring with hands on its two ends. The spring is held with both the hands from its handles and brought in front of the chest. Then it is pulled from both the ends so as to give it a stretch. This exercise strengthens the chest and the hand muscles.

Class 10 Physical Education Rajasthan Board Chapter 13 Gymnastics and Pyramids Essay Type Questions

Question 1.
Write in detail the benefits of Gymnastics.
Answer:
Gymnastics is the mother of all games and sports. Gymnasts find it easy to learn and play other games. Gymnasts are likely to attain proficiency in other games and sports because gymnastics makes the body flexible and muscles strong. Greek philosopher Aristotle recognised the significance of music and gymnastics in education. He said education devoid of music and gymnastics is incomplete. Gymnastics help to accelerate different physical motor activities like speed, strength, flexibility and agility. Gymnastics produces men of wisdom and men of action.

Question 2.
Write about the skipping exercise for women.
Answer:
Skipping (Fancy floor Exercise): The gymnast needs a rope to do the floor exercise. He/she holds with his/her hands both the ends of the rope firmly and takes the rope, in this position backward to stay it close to the ankles, both the feet remain joined together. By applying force of the hands, shoulders and elbows the rope is brought forwards from above the head and both the feet are raised up with a jump so as to let the rope pass below them to go to the back. This process is repeated slowly in the beginning but its pace is increased gradually. Before starting this exercise the gymnast should keep his/her body straight and do jogging or other exercises to warm up the body. The process of skipping can be repeated 60 times depending upon one’s physical condition. This exercise is good for wrists, elbows, feet, ankles and shoulders, activates blood circulation and reduces body obesity. The body becomes stout and strong. This exercise should be done in the open air.

Question 3.
Explain the Nine boys and Eleven boys pyramid exercises.
Answer:
Pyramid of Nine Gymnasts : Four gymnasts sit on their knees and hands in the posture of horse parallel to the floor. The other light weight three gymnasts stand on their backs, holding each other’s hands. Two gymnasts on the sides balance themselves on their heads and their legs are held firmly by the two standing on sides with their left and right hands.

Pyramid of Eleven Gymnasts : Out of the eleven gymnasts the four sit on their knees, their hands touching the floor and their waist in the posture of horse. The other three gymnasts stand on the back of the horse bent gymnasts, holding each others hands to balance themselves. Now two more gymnasts lie on the back on the sides and the last two of the eleven gymnasts stand on the thighs of the each gymnast in the lying position and their hands are held by the two (one on each side) standing gymnasts.

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