Q1. You are A.Rizvi, Head of the Chemistry department of Usmania Sr.

Secondary School,
Sharanpur. You require various lab apparatuses and chemicals for your laboratory. Write a
letter to M/s Om Scientific Works, Sharanpur placing a bulk order for the purchase of various
items. Mention all the necessary details of the items as well as the discounts available on the
purchase.
Q2. You are Laxman/Laxmi, the Head Librarian of Ramanna Public School, Nellore. Write
a letter to Janta Book Depot, Nellore placing bulk order for books needed for the school
library. You can invent your own details.
Q3. Accidents in big cities are a common phenomenon. Unfortunately, hardly anyone comes
to the rescue of the road victims because of fear of harassment by the police. Now that the
Supreme Court has issued guidelines that people who take road victims to a hospital will not
be questioned or detained, there is no reason why bystanders/passersby should hesitate to
help road victims and thus discharge their duty as responsible citizens. Write a letter to the
Editor of a national daily requesting him/her to make people aware of Supreme Court
guidelines and urge them to help people in distress. You are Shom/Shobha, 24, Raj Nagar,
Kanpur.
Q4. Ram Kumar Mishra is a resident of Ram Nagar, Bhopal. After reading a news paper
write-up that Bhopal Development Authority has decided to allot an 80-acre plot of land
reserved for a garden and green belt to develop a residential colony, you express your
resentment and dismay by writing a letter to the Editor of a national daily asking the
authorities to drop this plan.
Q5. Over the years there has been a steady increase in the number of students from different
towns and cities of India seeking admission in colleges in the metropolitan cities. As a
consequence, colleges in the metros have failed to accommodate the rising number of
students due to severe shortage of seats. Write an article for your school magazine drawing
attention to the anxiety and pressure faced by students during admission time. Suggest ways
to combat the shortage of seats. You are Mohan/Mohita, a student of A.K. International
School, Agra.

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 Q6. Recently a news appeared in the newspapers how a man committed suicide after being
snubbed at a Reality show. Write an article advocating a complete ban on the vulgar and
indecent Reality Shows on TV. Highlight their damaging impact on students and the youth
in general.
Q7. Develop a story with the help of starting lines given below : (150-200 words)
“It was my first exam. I was already late. I dashed towards my scooty and put the key in the
ignition. But it wouldn’t start. Panicstriken I rushed towards the main road ………………..”
Q8. Write a short story on the basis of the beginning lines provided.
“Summer holidays had begun. Mohit was excited. His father had made arrangements for a
trip to ………………”
Q9. The following passages have not been edited. There is one error in each line. Write the
incorrect word and the correction against any four lines. Remember to underline the word
you have supplied. One is done as an example.
Incorrect Correction
1. In Himalayas, the desert is turning green e.g. the a
Climate change in a Indian region of (a) _______ _______
Ladakh has shrunk glaciers or has made rainfall (b) _______ _______
and temperature unpredictable. Water has (c) _______ _______
needed to irrigating the fields. (d) _______ _______
Farmers may requiring aid from the government.(e) _______ _______

Q10. In the following passages one word has been omitted in each line. Write the missing
word, in any four sentences of the given paragraph, along with the word that comes before
and the word that comes after it in space provided.
1. Thomas Hardy was younger contemporary of e.g. was a younger
Charles Dickens. His style rather different, (a) _______ _______ _______
but he was influenced Dickens and achieved (b) _______ _______ _______
wide literary acclaim in own right, both (c) _______ _______ _______
as novelist and a poet. While Dickens’ novels (d)_______ _______ _______
tended to set in an urban environment, (e) _______ _______ _______
Hardy’s focus was on the countryside.
Q11. Prepare a scrapbook on vocabulary builder, word watch and word wise based on the
newspaper provided in the school.

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 Q12. Revise all the lessons done in the class and prepare for a class test in July.
Q13. Complete all the assignments given in the class based on literature, writing skills and
grammar.

The only way to learn mathematics is to do mathematics

1. Choose the correct alternative
(i) If the pair of linear equation is consistent then the lines will be
(a) Parallel
(b) always coincident
(c) intersecting or coincident
(d) always intersecting
(ii) The pair of equations y = 0 and y = -7 has
(a) One solution
(b) Two solutions
(c) Infinitely many solutions
(d) No solution
(iii) One equation of a pair of dependent linear equations is -5x + 7y = 2.The second
equation
can be
(a) 10x + 14y + 4 = 0
(b) -10x -14y + 4 = 0
(c) -10x + 14y + 4 = 0
(d) 10x - 14y = - 4
(iv) (x2+1)2- x2 = 0 has
(a) Four real roots
(b) two real roots an AP with d =-16
(c) no real roots
(d) one real root
(v) The famous mathematician associated with finding the sum of the first 100 natural
numbers is
(a) Pythagoras
(b) Newton
(c) Gauss
(d) Euclid

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 (vi) The list of numbers -10,-6,-2,2………is
(a) an AP with d = -16
(b) an AP with d = 4
(c) an AP with d =-4
(d) not an AP
(vii) If ax2 + bx + c = 0 has equal roots then a =
𝑏²
(a) 4𝑐
−𝑏²
(b) 4𝑐
𝑏
(c) 2𝑐
−𝑏
(d) 2𝑐

(viii) If p and q are the roots of the equation x2 – px + q = 0 then

(a) p=1, q= -2
(b) p =1, q= 0
(c) p = -2, q= 0
(d) p = -2, q= 1
(ix) If the common difference of an AP is 5 then what is a18 – a13
(a) 5
(b) 20
(c) 25
(d) 30
𝑋
(x) In a right triangle ABC, AB = 2 , BC = x+ 2 and CA = x + 3,then x =
(a) 5
(b) 10
(c) 12
(d) 14

2. Find the value of p and q for which the equations

4x + 5y = 2 : (2p + 7q) x + ( p + 8q ) y = 2q – p + 1 have infinitely many solutions.
3. By the method of factorization find the roots of the quadratic equation
a 2x 2 – (a2 b2+ 1) x + b2 = 0, a ≠ 0
4. The sum of first n terms of an AP is given by ( n2 + 8n ) . Find the 12th term of the AP .
Also find the nth term of the AP.
5. Solve the equation :
1 + 4 + 7 + 10 |+…………+ x = 287
6. Find the values of x + y and x- y when
28x + 17 y = 73 ; 17x \+ 28y = 62

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7. In a competitive examination , one mark is awarded for each correct answer while ½
mark is deducted
for every wrong answer. Jayanti answered 120 questions and got 90- marks .How many
questions did
she answer correctly ?
8. In the centre of a rectangular lawn of dimensions 50 m by 40 m, a rectangular pond has to
be constructed so that the area of the grass surrounding the pond would be 1184 m2. Find
the length and breadth of the pond.
9. How many numbers lie between 10 and 300 which when divided by 4 leave remainder 3?
10. Find the sum of the integers between 100 and 200 that are (i) divisible by 9 (ii) not
divisible by 9

Optional exercise 3.7 ( from Ch- linear equation in two variables) and 5.4 ( from Ch -
Arithmetic Progression )

Holiday homework to be done in assignment register

MATH ART
Each student has to make one model from any topic of your curriculum
(either of class 9th or 10th) related to question from your text book. (for example Right
circular cone is generated when right triangle is revolved)

TOPIC-NUTRITION AND RESPIRATION

Answer the following questions:
Q1 After a vigorous exercise you may experience cramps in your leg muscles. Why
does this happen?
Q2 Why are the protein digesting enzymes secreted in inactive forms?
Q3 Is the passing out of faecal matter through anus a process of egestion or excretion?
Explain.
04 In each of the following situations what happens to the rate of photosynthesis?
(a) Cloudy days
(b) No rainfall in the area

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(c) Good manuring in the area
(d) Stomata get blocked due to dust
Q5 Design an experiment to show transpiration in plants.
Q6 Bile does not contain any enzymes; still it is essential for digestion. Explain.
Q7 If salivary amylase is lacking in the saliva , which events would be affected in the
mouth cavity?
Q8 The masticated food is better digested. Explain.
Q9 Raman ate rajma and rice in lunch. Explain the various steps by which the components
in her food got digested.
Q10 When Yeast is added to a dough of idli and dosa, why does the dough rise? What
chemical reaction takes place?
Q11 How is the food propelled from one part of the alimentary canal to another?
Q12 Why does the trachea never collapse when there is insufficient air in it?
Q13 What prevents the food to enter the wind pipe?
Q14 Explain the gaseous exchange in tissues.
Q15 How is cellular respiration different from breathing? Explain.
Q16 What are the characteristics of a good respiratory surface?
Q17 Observe the following set up and answer the following questions?

(a) What is the role of potassium hydroxide in this experiment?

(b) Why are both the potted plants kept in dark first?
(c) In which of the set ups the starch test would be positive and why?

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS:
Q1 The inner lining of stomach is protected by one of the following from hydrochloric
acid:
(a) Pepsin
(b) Mucus
(c) Salivary amylase
(d) Bile
Q2 The opening and closing of stomatal pore depends upon?
(a) Oxygen
(b) Temperature
(c) Water in the guard cells
(d) Concentration of carbon dioxide in stomata
Q3 During the deficiency of oxygen in the tissues of human beings, pyruvic acid is
converted into lactic acid in the:
(a) Cytoplasm
(b) Chloroplast
(c) Mitochondria
(d) Golgi body
Q4 Oxygen liberated during photosynthesis comes from:
(a) Water
(b) Chlorophyll
(c) Carbon dioxide
(d) glucose

(CHEMICAL REACTIONS AND EQUATIONS)

Q 1. Multiple Choice questions :
I. Identify the colour of ferrous sulphate crystals :
(a) Blue (b) Pale green (c) Black (d) Yellow
II. What is the valency of Sulphate ion in Na2SO4?
(a) 0 (b) 1 (c) 2 (d) 3
III. The reaction in which heat is released is called :
(a) Photolytic reaction (b) Exothermic reaction (c) Electrolytic reduction

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(d) Endothermic reaction
IV. Ammonia gas reacts with water to give :
(a) Ammonium hydroxide (b) Ammonium hydride (c) Ammonium oxide
(d) Ammonium chloride
V. Which of the following are characteristics of Ionic compounds?
(a) hard (b) have high melting point (c) crystalline (d) all of these
Q 2 Fill in the following blanks:
(a) A substance which cause addition of hydrogen or removal of oxygen from other substance is
called ________________
(b) A reaction in which an insoluble product formed during the reaction of two ionic compounds in
aqueous solution is called _____________ reaction.
(c) When lead nitrate powder is heated __________ gas is evolved.
(d) When acid is added to lime stone ____________ gas is evolved.
Q 3. State True or False:
(a) When Ferrous Sulphate is heated, a smell of burning Sulphur is obtained due to the formation of
Sulphur dioxide. (T/F)
(b) The gas which is collected in double the amount in the electrolysis of water experiment is
oxygen. (T/F)
(c) Zinc can liberate hydrogen on reacting with dilute Nitric acid. (T/F)
(d) A substance whose solution in water we use for white - washing is Calcium oxide. (T/F)
(e) An oxidising agent either supplies oxygen in a reaction or removes hydrogen. (T/F)
Q 4. Give reason why?
(a) Iron articles lose their shine gradually.
(b) Fried food should be kept in air tight container
(c) Copper Sulphate solution can be stored in silver container but Silver nitrate solution cannot be
stored in copper vessel.
(d) Corrosion is harmful.
(e) Copper does not liberate hydrogen on reacting with dilute Sulphuric acid.
Q 5 What happened when :
(a) Hydrated Copper Sulphate is heated.
(b) Silver Chloride kept in Sunlight.
(c) Electricity is passed through acidified water solution.
(d) Magnesium ribbon burnt in air.

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(e) Dilute hydrochloric acid added to zinc.
Explain giving suitable chemical equation.
Instructions
1. Read Chapter Acids, Bases and Salts. Make a list of difficult words and write their meaning.
2. Make a list of all Chemical equations from the Chapter Acids, Bases and Salts.
3. Do all the work on A 4 Size ruled sheets.

Learning is the process of acquiring new knowledge, behavior, skills, values or

preferences. It is always believed that “Learning becomes permanent when it is leaned
through experience”. Therefore, to ignite young minds and promote experiential learning

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students are required to prepare a science model (preferably working and with low cost
recyclable material) or an activity on any of the topics listed below. Shortlisted projects or
models will be showcased in the science exhibition to be held in the school.
For roll nos. 1- 17
o Electricity
o Magnetic Effects of current
o Sources of Energy
o Light Reflection and refraction
o Human Eye and the colourful world
o Toys and Games showcasing concepts of Electricity, magnetism etc.
For roll nos 18 to 34
o Role of chemistry in health
o Chemistry in waste management
o Agriculture chemistry
o Kitchen chemistry
o Diagnostic chemistry
o Chemistry involved in handling pollution
o Chemistry behind beauty products
o Effects of dye on different types of fabric
o Acidity in tea
o Effect of sodium carbonate on foaming capacity of a soap
For roll nos 35 onwards
o Working of human systems eg working model of excretory system.
o Contributions of biology in human welfare eg the potential benefits of stem
cells in the treatment of diseases.
o Microbes in human welfare
o Animal cloning and its advantages
o Human impact on ecosystems eg oil spills, eutrophication of water bodies,
bio magnification etc.
o Genetics- DNA fingerprinting and its prospects, Mendelian genetics, transgenic
crops etc.

Task-2
Students also need to prepare 10 questions for Quiz each from Physics, Chemistry and
Biology. The topics for quiz are
Physics: Electricity and magnetism
Chemistry: Acids and Bases
Biology: Life Processes

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1) Map Work
Locate and label the following on the political map of India--
A) Major soil types
B) Dams of India- salal, Bhakhra Nangal, Tehri, Rana Pratap Sagar, Sardar Sarovar,
Hirakud, Nagarjuna Sagar, Tungbhadra
C) Major areas of rice and wheat
Largest/ major producer states of sugarcane, tea, coffee, rubber cotton and jute
2) Write any 10 difficult words with their meaning each from chapter no. 1,2,3 and 4
3) Frame 5 Multiple choice questions and 5 one word answer type question each from
chapter no. 1,2,3 and 4.

Textbook: India & the Contemporary world, NCERT(2019thEdition)

To prepare objective type questions- for example: one word answer, fill in the blanks, match
the following, odd-one out etc.
Chapter(s) Section(s)
1. Nationalism in Europe X-A, B, C
2. Nationalism in India X-D, E, F
(To be done in home-work notebook)
(Handwriting should be neat and readable)

1. Textbook: Democratic Politics II, NCERT (2019th Edition)

Read term-1 chapters thoroughly.
Chapter I- Power Sharing
Chapter II- Federalism
Chapter III- Democracy and Diversity

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 Chapter IV- Gender, Religion and Caste
2. Underline difficult words/ terms and write their meanings in the textbook itself.
3. Mark definitions if any also.

1. Read and underline the difficult words for the following chapters and then write them in
the notebook along with their meaning
i) Money and Credit
ii) Globalization and the Indian economy
iii) Consumer Rights
2. Compute the BMI for any of your three family members and comment on their health
status.
3. Analyse the trend in the contribution of the three sectors in India’s GDP and employment
in last five years. Use data from official website or document only. Use pie charts or bar
diagrams to show the data. (source can be: Economic survey of last five years, ministry of
statistics and programme implementation etc)

1. Every student has to compulsorily undertake any one project on the following topics:

Consumer Awareness OR
Social Issues OR
Sustainable Development

2. Objective: The overall objective of the project work is to help students gain an insight and
pragmatic understanding of the theme and see all the Social Science disciplines from
interdisciplinary perspective. It should also help in enhancing the Life Skills of the students.
Students are expected to apply the Social Science concepts that they have learnt over the
years in order to prepare the project report.
If required, students may go out for collecting data and use different primary and secondary
resources to prepare the project. If possible, various forms of art may be integrated in the

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project work.

3. The distribution of marks over different aspects relating to Project Work is as follows:

S.NO. Aspects Marks

a. Content accuracy, originality and 2
analysis
b. Presentation and creativity 2
c. Viva Voce 1

4. The projects carried out by the students in different topics should subsequently be shared
among themselves through interactive sessions such as exhibitions, panel discussions, etc.
5. All documents pertaining to assessment under this activity should be meticulously
maintained by concerned schools.
6. A Summary Report should be prepared highlighting:
7. It is to be noted here that the projects and models prepared should be made from eco-
friendly products without incurring too much expenditure.
8. The Project Report should be handwritten by the students themselves.
Instructions:
1.Domains to be used as authentic sources: .edu, .gov, .org
2.Search engines to be used:
google, bing, yahoo, as.com, ol.com, baird, duckduckgo, internet archive
3. Prescribed books:
1. India and the Contemporary World-II (History) - Published by NCERT
2. Contemporary India II (Geography) - Published by NCERT
3. Democratic Politics II (Political Science) - Published by NCERT
4. Understanding Economic Development - Published by NCERT
5. Together Towards a Safer India - Part III, a textbook on Disaster Management - Published
by CBSE.

Note: Please procure latest reprinted edition (2019) of prescribed NCERT textbooks.

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 3. IMPORTANT:
(i) Project to be done individually.
(ii) Work should be properly researched.
(iii)Should follow the following pattern
Attractive cover page with title •Certificate of authenticity  Abstract (briefly explaining the
objective of the project) • Table of contents • Introduction • Main Content• Results and
discussion • Summary/conclusions • References • Appendices (if used)
iv) No writing to be done on left side and should be covered with relevant photos, diagrams
or data tables
v) Any data or fact should be presented with the source.
(vi) Bibliography/references to be given at the end of the project work. (Plagiarism will not
be accepted).
Submission: 5th July 2019. (Marks will be deducted for late submissions)

ह द
िं ी

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सिंस्कृत

 Students can show their talent in a unique way by performing a French song in a video
recording.
 Do revision of all the chapters that have been done in the class.
 Do written expressions of chapter 1-4 from entre jeune.

Make a Project according to your Roll No. on any one of the topics given below:

* Artificial Intelligence
* Digital India
* Augmented Reality
* Virtual Reality
* Green IT
* Societal Impact of IT

Roll No: 1-10

Visual Presentation using any Presentation Software like PowerPoint, Impress etc.
Roll No: 11-20
Movie using any Movie Making Software like Movie Maker, Aftereffects etc.
Roll No: 21-30
Animation/Game using Scratch or Kodu
Roll No: 31-40
Story using Digital Storytelling tools like Sway, Paint 3D, Photo story etc.
Roll No: 41 onwards
3D Model

Projects are to be submitted for grading in pen drives to the respective Computer Teachers
by 6th July 2019. Shortlisted projects will be showcased in the Computer Science
exhibition to be held in school.

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