Health and Hygiene in Play Area MCQ

1. Which statement best defines health according to the textbook?
A. Absence of physical injuries
B. Complete physical, mental and social well-being
C. Ability to play sports daily
D. Freedom from infectious diseases only
Answer: B. Complete physical, mental and social well-being
Explanation: Health includes physical, mental and social well-being.

2. What is the main purpose of practising good hygiene in a play area?
A. Increasing competition
B. Improving sports scores
C. Preventing the spread of disease
D. Reducing the need for equipment
Answer: C. Preventing the spread of disease
Explanation: Hygiene protects individuals and others from illnesses associated with poor cleanliness.

3. Which practice should a player follow after returning home from a game?
A. Wash hands, face and feet
B. Wear the same clothes to bed
C. Avoid bathing after practice
D. Eat without washing hands
Answer: A. Wash hands, face and feet
Explanation: The chapter recommends washing hands, face and feet after playing.

4. Why should fingernails be kept short when handling food?
A. To improve grip on sports equipment
B. To increase hand strength
C. To reduce sweating
D. To make nails easier to clean
Answer: D. To make nails easier to clean
Explanation: Short fingernails are easier to clean and support food hygiene.

5. A food handler touches their hair and then serves food without washing their hands. What is the main risk?
A. Loss of food flavour
B. Transfer of bacteria to food
C. Increased food temperature
D. Reduced food quantity
Answer: B. Transfer of bacteria to food
Explanation: Bacteria can transfer from the body or clothing to food through contact.

6. Which is the most appropriate practice for a person with a cut on their hand who must handle food?
A. Leave the cut uncovered
B. Wash the wound only once
C. Cover it with a waterproof dressing and wear disposable gloves over it
D. Wear jewellery over the wound
Answer: C. Cover it with a waterproof dressing and wear disposable gloves over it
Explanation: The textbook recommends waterproof dressings and disposable gloves over hand wounds.

Health and Hygiene in Play Area MCQ(7-14)

7. What should a food handler do when feeling unwell?
A. Inform the supervisor and avoid handling food
B. Continue serving without reporting
C. Take medicine and immediately resume serving
D. Ask players to ignore the illness
Answer: A. Inform the supervisor and avoid handling food
Explanation: The chapter directs unwell food handlers to inform their superior and not handle food.

8. Which item should be kept away from food preparation and storage areas?
A. Clean protective apron
B. Clean disposable paper towels
C. Covered hair
D. Personal mobile phone
Answer: D. Personal mobile phone
Explanation: Personal items, including mobile phones, should be kept away from food.

9. Which factor helps determine the frequency of sports equipment inspection?
A. Colour of the equipment
B. Age, usage and condition of equipment
C. Number of spectators alone
D. Type of school uniform
Answer: B. Age, usage and condition of equipment
Explanation: Inspection frequency depends on usage, age, materials, climate and other factors.

10. Low-frequency inspections are generally conducted:
A. Every hour
B. Only after an accident
C. Quarterly or semi-annually
D. Every day
Answer: C. Quarterly or semi-annually
Explanation: The textbook describes low-frequency inspections as quarterly or semi-annual detailed checks.

11. Which activity is an example of low-frequency inspection maintenance?
A. Replacing heavily worn chains
B. Picking up today’s litter
C. Checking a newly spilled drink
D. Removing loose paper from the ground
Answer: A. Replacing heavily worn chains
Explanation: Replacement of heavily worn chains is specifically provided as an example.

12. High-frequency inspections are commonly carried out:
A. Once every five years
B. Only before annual sports day
C. Once every two years
D. Daily or weekly
Answer: D. Daily or weekly
Explanation: High-frequency inspections address rapidly changing conditions and are often daily or weekly.

13. Which condition is most likely to be identified during a high-frequency inspection?
A. Original manufacturing design
B. Trash and debris on the playground
C. Long-term structural design specifications
D. Historical purchase price
Answer: B. Trash and debris on the playground
Explanation: These inspections check debris, sanitation and other frequently changing conditions.

14. Which of the following is a personal protective item mentioned in the chapter?
A. Scoreboard
B. Whistle
C. Helmet
D. Measuring tape
Answer: C. Helmet
Explanation: Helmets are included among the specific protective items.

Health and Hygiene in Play Area MCQ(15 – 21)

15. What should be done when a protective item has serious cracks or tears?
A. Dispose of the damaged item
B. Cover the damage with paint
C. Continue using it until the next annual inspection
D. Apply any available glue
Answer: A. Dispose of the damaged item
Explanation: The textbook directs disposal of damaged personal protective items.

16. Which cleaning material is recommended for gently scrubbing undamaged protective equipment?
A. Steel wire brush
B. Sandpaper
C. Sharp metal scraper
D. Small soft-bristled brush
Answer: D. Small soft-bristled brush
Explanation: A small, soft-bristled brush is recommended for cleaning.

17. Where should cleaned personal protective items be dried?
A. Under intense direct sunlight
B. Naturally on a flat surface away from direct sunlight
C. Inside a damp cupboard
D. Beside an open flame
Answer: B. Naturally on a flat surface away from direct sunlight
Explanation: The textbook recommends natural drying on a flat surface away from sunlight.

18. Why should harsh chemicals and solvent-based adhesives be avoided on protective equipment?
A. They increase equipment weight
B. They improve equipment colour
C. They are listed as unsuitable for equipment care
D. They reduce the size of equipment
Answer: C. They are listed as unsuitable for equipment care
Explanation: The chapter specifically lists harsh chemicals and solvent-based adhesives among substances not to use.

19. Which activity is recommended for regular maintenance of a cemented play area?
A. Sweeping the floor daily
B. Keeping rainwater on the surface
C. Allowing sharp objects to remain
D. Avoiding cleaning during the season
Answer: A. Sweeping the floor daily
Explanation: Daily sweeping is specifically recommended for cemented floors.

20. Which maintenance activity should be performed at least annually?
A. Changing all team uniforms
B. Replacing every sports ball
C. Repainting all equipment regardless of condition
D. Checking drainage and ground levels to prevent waterlogging
Answer: D. Checking drainage and ground levels to prevent waterlogging
Explanation: Special annual maintenance includes ground levels, slopes and drainage.

21. According to the textbook, the basketball pressure range is:
A. 5.8–6.5 PS
B. 7–9 PS
C. 5.5–16 PS
D. 2–4 PS
Answer: B. 7–9 PS
Explanation: The textbook lists basketball pressure as 7–9 PS.

22. What should be done to the inflation needle before inflating a ball?
A. Heat it
B. Bend it
C. Moisten it
D. Coat it with paint
Answer: C. Moisten it
Explanation: The chapter instructs users to moisten the needle before inflation.

23. Why does the textbook caution against adding too much air at once?
A. It may damage the inner tube or bladder
B. It always reduces ball weight
C. It changes the ball’s colour
D. It removes surface dirt
Answer: A. It may damage the inner tube or bladder
Explanation: Excessive inflation may damage the ball’s inner bladder.

24. A football becomes wet during rain. What should be done?
A. Store it immediately in a sealed wet bag
B. Leave it in strong sunlight all day
C. Apply harsh chemicals
D. Wipe away moisture and dry it in a ventilated place away from direct sunlight
Answer: D. Wipe away moisture and dry it in a ventilated place away from direct sunlight
Explanation: The textbook recommends wiping wet balls and drying them away from direct sunlight.

25. Why should metal sports equipment not be stored in damp places?
A. It becomes lighter
B. Moisture may cause rusting
C. It becomes more flexible
D. It loses its original shape immediately
Answer: B. Moisture may cause rusting
Explanation: The chapter warns that damp conditions can cause rusting of metal equipment.

26. Which practice helps maintain environmental hygiene in the play area?
A. Leaving litter near the boundary
B. Spitting away from the court
C. Separating biodegradable and non-biodegradable waste
D. Burning all waste near the playground
Answer: C. Separating biodegradable and non-biodegradable waste
Explanation: The textbook recommends segregation of waste into biodegradable and non-biodegradable categories.

27. What should be checked before children use a playground slide?
A. Adequate free space in front of and around the equipment
B. The number of nearby trees only
C. The colour of the slide
D. The price of the slide
Answer: A. Adequate free space in front of and around the equipment
Explanation: The chapter emphasizes adequate free space around slides, swings and other equipment.

28. Which hazard should be checked on wooden playground equipment?
A. Paint colour
B. Brand label
C. Manufacturer’s advertisement
D. Cracks and splinters
Answer: D. Cracks and splinters
Explanation: Wooden equipment should not have cracks or splintered surfaces.

29. Why does the textbook recommend covering sandpits when not in use?
A. To increase sand temperature
B. To help prevent contamination from animals
C. To prevent children from seeing them
D. To increase moisture in the sand
Answer: B. To help prevent contamination from animals
Explanation: Covering sandpits helps prevent animal contamination.

30. During inspection, a facilitator discovers a broken swing with loose hardware. What should be done first?
A. Allow play until the next inspection
B. Repair it while children continue using it
C. Immediately take it out of use and report the hazard
D. Ignore it if no injury has occurred
Answer: C. Immediately take it out of use and report the hazard
Explanation: The textbook directs that broken or loose equipment be designated off-limits immediately and reported.

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