Stephens: Holidays' Homework
Stephens: Holidays' Homework
Stephens: Holidays' Homework
Holidays’ Homework
Session – 2023-24
th
Class :12
General Instructions:
1. Use assignment sheets to do all the written work.
2. Use a separate file (use A4 sheets) for project and
activity work.
3. Make separate file for each subject.
4. Do your work neatly and beautify it.
5. Revise the syllabus taught in the class so for.
Subject : English
Task – 1
(A) On the eve of World Environment Day, your school has decided to have a face painting
competition. Draft a notice in not more than 50 words for your school notice board giving
necessary information. You are Nimita/Naresh the Head Boy/ Girl J M K International
School Jharkhand.
(B) Students leave their prestigious seats in IIT, IIM etc. and pursue high level courses
abroad. Government spends a lot of money on these students and all this money goes
waste when students opt for courses in foreign countries. Write an article on Brain Drain
Among Youth in about 150 -200 words.
Task – 2
(A) You are Sweety/Suresh of L.M. Jain School, Ajmer. As Secretary of your School Co-
curricular Activities Club, you visited a slum area in your city where the people suffered
a great loss of life and property in a massive fire. The students of your school rendered
their services and material help to the victims. Write a report in 100-125 words for your
school magazine.
(B) Recently your school held a Seminar on Conservation of Water as a part of World Water
Day celebrations. As the School Pupil Leader of Maryland School, Gurgaon, write a
report in 100-125 words for a local daily. Sign as Pritham/Preeti.
Task – 3
(A) Write a letter to the Editor of The Hindu on the fear that is spreading among people due
to their anxiety over the widespread terrorism in the world. Give suggestions to curb such
anti-social activities. You are Vikram/Varsha of 325 Lane 5 defence Colony Pathankot.
(B) You are Aman/Aditi studying in Bharat School, Lucknow. The road leading to your
school is very congested and full of potholes. Students and parents are often caught in a
traffic jam. In spite of several representations, the government has not done anything to
improve the condition of the road. Write a letter to the Editor of The Times of India,
drawing the attention of the government to this problem.
Task – 4
Read any one of the following books or any book of your choiceand make a project. The project
must be in the following order:
● General information about the book.
● Author’s description.
● Main Character’s description.
● Summary of the story.
● Moral / what you get from the book.
Suggestive list:-
1. Wings of Fire by APJ Abdul Kalam
2. Playing It My Way by Sachin Tendulkar
3. Here There and Everywhere by SudhaMurty
4. The Great Train Journey by Ruskin Bond
5. A Place Called Home by PreetiShenoy
Subject :Physics
VERY SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS:
Q1. An uncharged insulated conductor A is brought near a charged insulated conductor B.
What happens to charge and potential of B?
Q2. A parallel plate capacitor with air between the plates has a capacitance of 8 pF.The
separation between the plates is now reduced by half and the space between them is filled
with a medium of dielectric constant 5. What will be the new capacitance?
Q3. Why the emf of a cell measured by a potentiometer considered to be more accurate?
Q4. Draw the diagram of a wheatstone bridge at its balanced condition. Also write the
balanced condition of a Wheatstone bridge.
Q5. We have three bulbs of 10 W, 20 W and 30 W. Which of them has the lowest resistance?
SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS:
Q6. Derive the relation between J, sigma and E.
Q7. Four capacitors are connected as shown in the figure.
Subject :Chemistry
Project allotted according to their roll numbers.
Roll No. 1,6,11,16,21,26—Study of common food adulterants in fat, oil, butter, sugar, turmeric
power, chilli powder and pepper.
Roll No. 2,7,12,17,22, 27 — Study the quantity of casein present in different samples of milk.
Roll No 3,8,13,18,23,28— Study of the effect of Potassium Bisulphate as a food preservative
under various conditions (temperature, concentration, time, etc.)
Roll No. 4,9,14,19,24 — Comparative study of the rate of fermentation of the following
materials: wheat flour, gram flour, potato juice, carrot juice, etc.
Roll No 5,10,15,20,25 — Study of different ingredients and their concentration present in
different samples of cold drink.
Subject :Biology
Section – A
A. Very short answer type questions:-
1. List three strategies that a bisexual chasmogamous flower canevolve to prevent
self pollination.
2. What is polyembryony?
3. What is the role of cervix in human female reproductive system?
4. STDs can be considered as self-invited diseases. Comment.
5. Differentiate between a test cross and a back cross.
B. Short answer type questions:-
1. Why does the zygote begin to divide only after the division of primary endosperm
cell?
2. Corpus – Luteum in pregnancy has a long life. However if fertilization doesn't
take place, it remains active only for 10 – 12 days. Explain.
3. Briefly explain the IVF and ET. What are the conditions in which these
methods are advised?
C. Long Answer Type Questions
1. Discuss the mode of action and advantages/disadvantages of normal
contraceptives.
2. What is spermatogenesis? Give schematic representation of spermatogensis.
3. Draw a longitudinal section of a post pollinated pistil showing entry of pollen
tube into a mature embryo sac. Label it.
Section– B
List of practicals to be written on practical files:
(i) Prepare a temporary mount to observe pollen germination.
(ii) Study the plant population density by quadrat method.
(iii) Study the plant population frequency by quadrat method.
(iv) Prepare a temporary mount of onion root tip to study mitosis.
(v) Isolate DNA from available plant material such as spinach, green pea seeds, papaya etc.
Subject : Mathematics
A. Very short answer type questions:
Q1. A relation R defined on N which of the following is the reflexive relation?
(a) R = {x, y) : x> y : x, y N}
(b) R = {x, y) : x + y = 10 : x, y N}
(c) R = {(x, y) : xy is the square no. x, y N }
(d) R = {(x, y) : x + 4y = 10; x, y N}
3x 8 x5
Q2. If the function f ( x) if is continuous than the value of k is
2k x5
2 7 3 4
(a) (b) (c) (d)
7 2 7 7
4 3
Q3. The inverse of is
7 5
5 3 5 3 5 7 5 3
(a) (b) 7 4 (c) 3 4 (d) 7 4
7 4
5 3 1
Q4. If 7 x 3 = 0 then the value of x is
9 6 2
(a) 3 (b) 5 (c) 7 (d) 9
Q5. If order of matrix A is 2 × 3, of matrix B is 3 × 2 and of matrix C is 3 × 3, then which one
of the following is not defined?
(a) C(A B) (b) C(A B) (c) BAC (d) CB A
4 2
If A = , then (A – 2I) (A – 3I) is equal to
1
Q6.
1
(a) A (b) I (c) 5I (d) 0
2 3
Q7. If A = and A = 27, then the value of α is
2
(a) ± 1 (b) ±2 (c) 5 (d) 7
dy
Q8. If y = tan–1 (e2x) then is equal to
dx
2e 2 x 1 2 1
(a) (b) (c) 2x
(d)
1 e 4x
1 e 4x
e e 2x
e e2x 2x
Q9. The number of equivalence relations in the set {1, 2, 3} containing (1, 2) and (2, 1) is
(a) 0 (b) 1 (c) 2 (d) 3
13
Q10. The value of sin 1 cos is
5
3 3
(a) (b) (c) (d)
5 10 5 10
d2y
Q11. If y = e–x then is equal to
dx2
(a) –y (b) y (c) x (d –x
2
d y
Q12. If x = t2 + 1, y = 2at then at t = a is
dx2
1 1 1
(a) (b) 2
(c) (d) 0
a 2a 2a 2
Short answer type questions:-
2 3 –1 –1
Q13. Given A =
compute A . Show that 2A = 9I – A.
4 7
dy
Q14. If x = a(2θ – sin 2θ) and y = a(1 – cos 2θ), find when θ = .
dx 3
4 3
Q15. Express A = as sum of symmetric and skew symmetric matrix.
2 1
cos x
Q16. Express tan 1 in the simplest form.
1 sin x
1 sin3 x
x
2 if 2
3 cos x
Q17. Find the value of p and q for which f ( x) P if x is continuous at
q (1 sin x ) 2
( 2 x) 2
if
x
2
x .
2
Long answer type questions:-
x
Q18. Show that function f : (, 0) (1, 0) defined by f ( x) , x (, 0) is one-
1 x
one and onto.
Q19. Show that the R in the set A = {1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6} given by R = {(a, b) : │a – b│ is divisible
by 2} is an equivalence relation.
Q20. Solve the following system of equations by matrix method.
x – y + 2z = 7
2x – y + 3z = 12
3x + 2y – z = 5
dy sin 2 (a y)
Q21. If sin y = x sin (a + y), prove that
dx sin a
dy
Q22. If (sin x)y = x + y, find .
dx
d2y dy
Q23. If y = (sec–1x)2x> 0 show that x 2 ( x 2 1) 2
( 2 x 3 x) 2 0.
dx dx
1 1 1
Q24. If A = 0 1 3 , find A–1. Hence solve the following system of equations
1 2 1
x+y+z=6
y + 3y = 11
x – 2y + z = 0
d2y xdy
–1
Q25. If y = (sin x) , prove that (1 – x )
2 2
2
20
dx dx
dy
Q26. If xy – yx = ab, find .
dx
x dy x y
Q27. If log(x2 + y2) = 2tan–1 . Show that .
y dx x y
Lab Activities
1. To verify that the relation R in the set of all lines in a plane, defined by
R = {(l, m) :l║m} is an equivalence.
2. To demonstrate a function which is not one-one but is onto.
3. To demonstrate a function is one-one but not onto.
4. To draw the graph of sin–1x using the graph of sin x and demonstrate the concept of
mirror reflection (about the line y = x)
5. To sketch the graph of ax and log ax mirror images of each other.
6. To find analytically the limit of a function f (x ) at x = C and also to check continuity of
the function at that point.
Subject :Accountancy
Project work
1. One specific project based on financial statement analysis of a company covering any
two aspects from the following.
(i) Accounting Ratios
(ii) Segment Reports
(iii) Cash flow statements
(iv) Comparative and Common size financial statements.
2. Do Practical problems from scanner (Related topics that are done in the class)
2. The management of Amaira Ltd. strongly believes that the members of the organisation
should work toward fulfilling the common organizational goals. This requires team work
and integration of efforts of all individuals, departments and specialists. This is because
all the individuals and departments depend on each other for information and resources to
perform their respective activities. Manager needs to reconcile differences in approach,
timing, efforts and interest. At the same time, it should enable all its members to grow
and develop. Thus, there is a need to harmonise individual goals and organizational goals.
(i) State the concept of management discussed above.
(ii) State any three features of the concept identified in above para.
3. Hema is one of the most successful managers of her company, ‘Kobe Ltd’. She uses her
creativity and initiative in handing challenging situations at work. The knowledge gained
by her during her student days at a renowned management institute as well as through her
observation and experience over the years is applied by Hema in a skillful manner in the
context of the realities of a given situation. She often reads books and other literature in
various fields of management to keep her knowledge updated.
(i) An aspect of the nature of management is being highlighted in the above
description.Identify the aspect.
(ii) Explain any three features of the aspect identified in part (i).
5. DaminiD’souza took over the reins of ‘ Kinsa Retail’ as its Managing Director in
India.Kinsa Retailwith its headquarters at Japan has been in retail business for the last 40
years. It has regional offices in many countries with each regional office taking care of
the shops in that particular region. As it is a large organization,the regional officershave
been given the powers to decide and spend funds sanctioned to them by the headquarters
for the welfare of the customers of their region. Kinsa Retail wants the highest possible
standards of ethical conduct being followed for which a code of conduct is in place for
putting values into practice. All employees as well as Board members are required to act
in accordance with the highest standards of personal and professional integrity when
acting on behalf of the company. Non-compliance involves a heavy penalty including
termination of employment.
State two principles of general management being followed by Kinsa Retail.
6. Karan Nath took over ‘D’ north Motor Company’ from his ailing father three months
ago. In the past the company was not performing well. Karan was determined to improve
the company’s performance. He observed that the methods of production as well as
selection of employees in the company were not scientific.
He believed that there was only one best method to maximize efficiency. He also felt that
once the method is developed, the workers of the company should be trained to learn that
‘best method’. He asked the Production Manager to develop the best method and carry
out the necessary training. The Production Manager developed this method using several
parameters right from deciding the sequence of operations, place for men, machines and
raw materials till the delivery of the product to the customers. This method was
implemented throughout the organization. It helped in increasing the output, improving
the quality and reducing the cost and wastage.
Identify and explain the principles and the technique of scientific management followed
by the Production Manager in the above case.
7. Beni, after completing her MBA, took up a job with a multinational company named
Fortio'. The company was paying good salary and perks to its employees. The wages
were within the paying capacity of the company that provided the employees a
reasonable standard of living. The company also had a good work-culture and the
behaviour of superiors was very good towards their subordinates. Beni was very happy in
this organization, but due to long workinghours she did not have time to cook her meals.
She had to depend on outside food, which was deteriorating her health.
She observed that this problem was faced by many of her colleagues, not only in her
company but also in many other companies. This was because of increase in the number
of working women and non-availability of hygienic home-cooked food. She identified
this as a great opportunity and decided to give up her job to supply packaged home-
cooked food to office goers at a reasonable price. At the end of the day she was also
distributing the left-over food in the nearby night-shelters.
(a) State the dimension of business environment being discussed above.
(b) State the principle of management being followed by 'Fortio'.
8. ‘Accent Electronic Ltd.’ was operating its business in Malaysia. The company started
exporting its products to India when the Prime Minister announced relaxation in import
duties on electronic items. The company appointed retailers in India who had direct
online links with the suppliers to replenish stocks when needed.
Identify and explain the dimensions of business environment discussed in the above case.
9. After completing her studies in product design, Sarita wishes to start her own business to
design products to cater to the mobility and communication requirements of persons with
special needs. She told her friend that she wanted to focus on supplying high–quality
products at affordable prices. The Unique Selling Proposition (USP) of the products
would be sensitivity to the challenges and needs of the differently abled people. She
wants to employ only differently abled persons in her factory and sales offices across the
country. This decision of Sarita provide the base for interpreting her strategy. This also
defines the broad parameters within which the company may recruit the persons. Sarita
has also to decide about the exact manner and the chronological order of how the
selection of the differently abled applicants will be done. In the above lines, Sarita is
discussing about one of the functions of management. This function has several types.
Identify and explain the Types Sarita is discussing in the above lines.
10. The production manger of a company received the complaint that the quality of the goods
was not good. After investigation, it came to light that the machines had become very old.
That is why, they were unable to achieve standardized quality. The production manager
developed several options by way of solution to this problem. Example, getting the
machines repaired,purchasing new local machines, purchasing new imported machines, if
possible taking machines on rent, etc. The CEO of the company wanted the list of options
to be smaller, so that a thorough study could be made for them. In order to make the list
of optional ways smaller, he decided to give up all those options which required the
investment of more than `10crores.
(a) Identify the concept described in the paragraph given above.
(b) What do you understand from the fact of company fixing the maximum
investment limit on options?
Subject :Economics
Answer the following questions:-
Q1. How does human capital formation improve quality of life?
Q2. ‘School dropouts are giving way to child labour.’ Discuss how this is a loss to human
capital?
Q3. Is rural banking successful in India? What are the difficulties?
Q4. How can IT help achieve the target of sustainable development and food security?
Project work
(Choose any one from the following topics)
• Micro and Small Scale Industries
• Contemporary Employment situation in India
• Goods and Services Tax Act and its Impact on GDP
• Disinvestment policy of the government
• Health Expenditure (of any state)
• Human Development Index
• Self-help group
• Inclusive Growth Strategy
• Trends in Credit availability in India
• Monetary Policy Committee and its functions
• Government Budget & its Components
• Role of RBI in Control of Credit
• Trends in budgetary condition of India
• Exchange Rate determination – Methods and Technique
• Currency War – reasons and repercussions
• Livestock – Backbone of Rural India
• SarvaShikshaAbhiyan – Cost Ratio Benefit
• Alternate fuel – types and importance
• Golden Quadrilateral- Cost ratio benefit
• Minimum Support Prices
• Waste Management in India – Need of the hour
• Digital India- Step towards the future
• Relation between Stock Price Index and Economic Health of a Nation
• Minimum Wage Rate – Approach and Application
• Rain Water Harvesting – A solution to water crisis
• Vertical Farming – An alternate way
• Make in India – The way ahead
• Silk Route- Revival of the past
• Bumper Production- Boon or Bane for the farmer
• Rise of Concrete Jungle- Trend Analysis
• Aatmanirbhar Bharat
Activity: Study the articles on Mahabharata by some Indian scholars.Prepare the topic for group
discussion in the class after vacation.