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The river rafting belt of River Ganga in Uttarakhand near Rishikesh is a popular venue among adventure-lovers and thousands of National and International tourists visit every year. It helps a lot in generating revenue and developing state’s economy. But, use of the river for recreational purposes is impacting the river environment negatively. An important social survey conducted recently found water pollution, loss of vegetation, cultural degradation and displacement of wildlife, resulting directly due to rafting and camping activities. Despite there being rules and regulations to maintain the holy river and its surroundings, violation of these norms is regularly happening, due to which there is great threat to the ecology and the river environment.

What are the threats posed to the River Ganga due to commercial river rafting and camping?

What values do you learn from the above passage?

What measures will you suggest to improve this environment?


The threats posed to the River Ganga due to commercial river rafting and camping are-water pollution,loss of vegetation,cultural degradation,and displacement of wildlife.

With the development of economy of the state ,one should keep in mind not to harm the environment as well.

1.Some steps must be taken for the cleaning of the rivers.
2.Rehabilitation of wildlife.

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Briefly explain different types of co-coordinative abilities.


a) Orientation ability
b) Coupling Ability
c) Reaction Ability
d) Balance Ability
e) Rhythem Ability
f) Adaptation Ability
g) Differentiation Ability

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Explain the importance of fluid intake during competition. ?


Importance of Fluid Intake:
1) To maintain water Balance.
2) Help to transport nutrients throughout the body.
3) Help to remove waste from the body.
4) Sustaining performance, preventing dehydration and avoiding injury.

5) Maintain blood sugar level and to delay fatigue.

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Explain in detail any three factors that affect physical fitness.


Factors affecting physical fitness & wellness:
(i) Anatomical : An individual must be appropriate in body size, shape and structure essential for the performance. Sometime genetic impaired organs is responsible for weakness in structure which limit individual performance.
(ii) Physiological : Physiological system like muscular, respiratory, circulatory and nervous system must function effectively because if one is physiologically fit then only he can perform the specific movement of the game/sport.
(iii) Psychological factor or stress tension: Can become barrier in performance by contributing tension and anxiety which affects the fitness level of a person. One must be mentally tough/strong and prepared to perform better.
(iv) Climate : Physical fitness also gets influenced by different climatic conditions such as summer, winter, humid etc.
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