Question

Q.4. Say whether the following statements are True or False. Ans. (1) There are five runners in a relay race. (2) Javelin is always held parallel to the ground. (3) The sector of shot put circle is 40 degrees. (4) The baton during relay race must be exchanged within a distance of 20 m. (5) The shot in shot put must be thrown with one hand. (6) In short distance races, a good finish is as important as a good start. (7) In Fosbury Flop, the upward leap has to be taken on one leg only. (8) Running technique is not the same for a short distance and long distance running. (9 In a triple jump, the athlete does not have to jump in a sand pit.

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Answer 1

Explanation:

(1) False

Explanation: There are four runners in a relay race.

(2) True

(3) True

(4) True

(5) False

Explanation: The shot in shot put can be thrown using two hands.

(6) True

(7) True

(8) True

(9) False

Explanation : In a triple jump, the athlete has to stand on a sand pit.