CLASS-Xii

Medical and non medical

 SUMMER ASSIGNMENT

ENGLISH HOLIDAYS HOMEWORK FOR XII

WRITING QUESTIONS -
1. Draft a notice in about 50 words on behalf of traffic police to inform the residents of
Delhi about a diversion in the traffic route due to Independence Day Celebrations at Red
Fort.

2. As President of Ardent Youth Club, write a notice in about 50 words inviting all the club
members to volunteer for the “Cleaning Campaign” organized by your club at Old Delhi
Railway Station. Give all necessary details.

3. A book fair was organized in your city, Bhopal. Thousands of people including a large
number of students visited the fair. It aroused a great interest in reading and buying books.
You want that such book fairs are held in other cities of the state also to promote the habit
of reading. Write a letter in 120 – 150 words to the editor of a local newspaper giving your
views. You are Navtej / Navita, F – 112, Malviya Nagar, Bhopal.

4. Lack of job opportunities in rural areas is forcing people to migrate to cities. Every big
city thus has a number of slums in it. Life in these slums is miserable. Write a letter in 120
– 150 words to the editor of a national newspaper on how we can improve the living
conditions in these slums. You are Karan / Karuna, M114, Mall Road, Delhi.

Answer the following questions:

5. What shows M. Hamel’s love for the French language?
6. How was the last lesson different from earlier lessons?
7. Throw light on the significance of the poet’s parting words and her smile in the poem
“My Mother at Sixty – Six”.
8. Throw light on various images described in the poem “My Mother at Sixty – Six”.
9. What do you infer from Sam’s letter to Charley?
10. Did Sam really go Galesburg or was it Charley’s figment of imagination?
11. The story is a satire on the conceit of those in power. How does the author employ the
literary device of dramatic irony in the story “The Third Level”?
12. The story is a satire on the conceit of those in power. How does the author employ the
literary device of dramatic irony in the story “The Tiger King”?
13. Justify the title of the story “The Tiger King”.
14. Why is Antarctica the place to go to understand the Earth’s present, past and future?
15. What are phytoplanktons? What is their significance?
16. How is global temperature increasing? What are the immediate fears due to it?
17. What makes Antarctica an ideal subject of study?
18. Why does Charley say that Grand central Station is growing like a tree, in the story
“The Third Level”

Reference to context questions

19. “The child will grow up to become the warrior of warriors, hero of heroes,
champion of champions. But…” they bit their lips and swallowed hard. When
compelled to continue, the astrologers came out with it. “This is a secret which
should not be revealed at all. And yet we are forced to speak out. The child born
under this star will one day have to meet its death.” At that very moment a great
miracle took place. An astonishing phrase emerged from the lips of the ten – day
old Jilani Jung Jung Bahadur, “O wise prophets!” Everyone stood transfixed in
stupefaction.
(a) Choose the option that best demonstrates the traits of the astrologers based on
the extract ____________________________.
(i) curious and miraculous (ii) discernment and judgement
(iii) Shrewd and astute (iv) keen and hypnotic
(b) “They bit their lips and swallowed hard”. This means that the astrologers
______________
(i) had foretold that one day the Tiger King would have to die
(ii) they were afraid of their prediction
(iii) were afraid of the Tiger King
(iv) were frightened to reveal the secret that the king was born under a bad star
(c) “At that very moment a great miracle took place”. The miracle implies that
________________
(i) “o wise prophets!” came out from the lips of a ten – day – old child
(ii) the child started walking
(iii) the child was roaring like a tiger
(iv) his words puzzled everybody
(d) Which word in the extract means “amazement”
(i) astonishing (ii) stupefaction (iii) prophet (iv) transfix

20. The tunnel turned sharp left; I went down a short flight of stairs and came out on
the third level at Grand Central Station. For just a moment I thought I was back on
the second level, but I saw the room was smaller, there were fewer ticket windows
and train gates, and the information booth in the centre was wood and old-looking.
And the man in the booth wore a green eyeshade and long black sleeve protectors.
The lights were dim and sort of flickering. Then l saw why; they were open-flame
gaslights.
(a) What made the narrator think that he was back on the second level?
(i) He had lost his memory. (ii) The present level reminded him of the
second level.
(iii) He met his old friends there. (iv) The things were strange there.
(b) What was different on this level?
(i) smaller rooms (ii) fewer ticket windows
(iii) fewer train gates (iv) all of the above
(c) How did T reach this level?
(i) Because he wanted to reach there.
(ii) Some external forces were
(iii) He followed the corridor that angled left and downwards.
(iv) He followed his wife's directions.

21. old
familiar ache, my childhood 's fear;
but all I said was, see you soonn,
Amma,
all I did was smile and smile and
smile...
(a) The poet uses the words 'old familiar ache' to describe a painful. (True / False)
(b) The familiar ache in the poet's mind went forward to a childish fear. (True / False)
(c) The parting words of the poet to her mother were: 'see you _______________,
Amma’
(d) What did the poet do, when she parted from her mother?
(e) What is the tone of the poem?
(i) direct ; emotive; sad; fearful. (ii) aggressive, emotive sad, fearful.
(iii) reflective, emotive, sad, direct. (iv) optimistic, emotive, hypocritical, joyful.
(f) Which literary device has been used by the poet in 'smile and smile and smile'?
(i) smile (ii) metaphor (iii) repetition (iv) anaphora

22. I heard M. Hamel say to me, "I won’t scold you, little Franz; you must feel bad
enough. See how it is! Everyday we have said to ourselves, ‘Bah! I've plenty of time.
I'll learn it tomorrow.' And now you see where we've come out. Ah, that's the great
trouble with Alsace; she puts off learning till tomorrow.
(a) Hamel was not __________ with Franz because it was the last lesson.
(b) Franz would feel bad because he always learnt his lessons on time. (True / False)
(c) ‘Ourselves' here refers to all the teachers. (True / False)
(d) Find a word for ‘problem' from the extract.
(e) Hamel told Franz that ______________________________
(i) he would not teach him that day (ii) he would not leave him that day
(iii) he would not scold him that day (iv) he would not taunt him that day
(f) In this passage, M. Hamel recalls ______________________.
(i) smartness (ii) procrastination (iii) alacrity (iv) none of the option

23. I was amazed to see how well I understood it. All he said seemed so easy, so
easy! I think, too, that I had never listened carefully, and that he had never explained
everything with so much patience. It seemed almost as if the poor man wanted to
give us all he knew before going away, and to put it all into our heads at one stroke.
(a) The speaker here is _____________________________.
(b) The speaker felt __________________ for not being inattentive in the class.
(c) Hamel was sorry for not being regular with his classes. (True / False)
(d) Find a word from the extract that means ‘the ability to stay calm' from the
extract.
(e) What is the meaning of idiomn 'at one stroke' in the last line?
(i) by a single action (ii) at the midnight
(iii) by stroke in the heart (iv) consistently
(f) Which of the following is one reason for the sorry state of the old men?
(i) German was to be taught from tomorrow.
(ii) Now teacher was to join the next day.
(iii) Franz had come late to school.
(iv) The old men had not gone to school more.

24. ….. I saw my mother,

beside me,
doze, open mouthed, her face
ashen like that
of a corpse and realised with
pain..
(a) The poet saw her mother sitting beside her, open mouthed. (True / false)
(b) Her mothers face looked ashen, as her mother was a corpse. (True / False)
(c) The poet's mother was sitting beside her and _____________________________.
(d) Seeing her mother beside her, brought home to the poet a painful ___________.

25. The tunnel turned sharp left; I went down a short flight of stairs and came out on
the third level at Grand Central Station. For just a moment I thought I was back on
the second level, but I saw the room was Smaller there were fewer ticket windows
and train gates, and the information booth in the centre was wood and old-looking.
And the man in the booth wore a green eyeshade and long black sleeve protectors.
The lights were dim and sort of flickering. Then I saw why; they were open-flame
gaslights.
(a) What made the narrator think that he was back on the second level?
(i) He had lost his memory.
(ii) The present level reminded him of the second level.
(iii) He met his old friends there.
(iv) The things were strange there.
(b) What was different on this level?
(i) smaller rooms (ii) fewer ticket windows
(iii) fewer train gates (iv) all of the above
(c) How did ‘I’ reach this level?
(i) Because he wanted to reach there.
(ii) Some external forces were working at him.
(iii) He followed the corridor that angled left and downwards.
(iv) He followed his wife's directions.

26. "The prince was born in the hour of the Bull. The Bull and the Tiger are enemies,
therefore, death comes from the Tiger" he explained. You may think that crown
prince Jung Jung Bahadur was thrown into a quake when he heard the word ‘Tiger'
That was exactly what did not happen. As soon as he heard it pronounced, the
crown prince gave a deep growl. Terrifying words emerged from his lips. "Let tigers
beware!"
This account is only a rumour rife in Pratibandapuram. But with hindsight we may
conclude it was based on some truth.
(a) ‘The prince was born in the hour of the Bull’ indicates
_____________________________.
(i) the Bull and the Tiger are friends (ii) death comes from the Bull
(iii) death does not come from the Tiger (iv) the death will come from the
Tiger
(b) ‘Jung Bahadur was thrown into a quake.’ This reveals that the Jung Bahadur
____________.
(i) was frightened to hear the word Tiger (ii) recollected the astrologer's
prediction
(iii) could sleep the whole night (iv) was ready to challenge
(c) The crown prince gave a deep growl.' This means that the prince
________________________.
(i) uttered some terrifying words (ii) wanted to kill all tigers
(iii) warned the tigers of the land to be alert (iv) was not really furious but
terrified
(d) Find a word or a phrase from the extract which means 'understanding of a
situation after it has happened'.
(i) widespread of bad news (ii) threatening (iii) with hindsight (iv) warning

27. Prepare a colorful Flyer on any one of the following topics:

(a) Summer Camp (b) Institution Coaching
(c) Global Warming (d) Copying in examinations

28. How would you describe the behavior of the Maharaja’s minions towards him?
Do you find them truly sincere or are they driven by fear when they obey him? Do
we find a similarity in today’s political order?
29. READING
30. Projects work to be discussed in Class

NOTE: Do these questions in a separate notebook.

MATHEMATICS HOLIDAYS HOMEWORK FOR XII

1. If A is a square matrix such that A2 = A, then (I – A)3 + A is equal to
(a) I (b) 0 (c) I – A (d) I + A
2. Total number of possible matrices of order 3 × 3 with each entry 2 or 0 is
(a) 9 (b) 27 (c) 81 (d) 512
3. If A and B are symmetric matrices of the same order, then (AB′ –BA′) is a
(a) Skew symmetric matrix (b) Null matrix
(c) Symmetric matrix (d) None of these
2
4. If A is a skew-symmetric matrix, then A is a
(a) Skew symmetric matrix (b) Symmetric matrix
(c) Null matrix (d) Cannot be determined
2𝑝 + 𝑞 𝑝 − 2𝑞 4 −3
5. If [ ]=[ ], then the value of p + q – r + 2s is
5𝑟 − 𝑠 4𝑟 + 3𝑠 11 24
(a) 8 (b) 10 (c) 4 (d) -4
1 0 0
6. The matrix [0 2 0] is a
0 0 4
(a) Identity matrix (c) skew symmetric matrix
(b) Symmetric matrix (d) none of the above
0 2 0 3𝑎
7. If A = [ ] 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑘𝐴 = [ ], then the values of k, a, and b respectively are
3 −4 2𝑏 24
 (a) – 6, - 12, - 18 (b) - 6, - 4, - 9 (c) - 6, 4, 9 (d) - 6, 12, 18
3 𝑥−1
8. If A = [ ] is a symmetric matrix, then x =
2𝑥 + 3 𝑥 + 2
(a) 4 (b) 3 (c) -4 (d) -3
9. If A is a square matrix, then A – A’ is a
(a) diagonal matrix
(b) skew-symmetric matrix
(c) symmetric matrix
(d) none of these
10. If A is any square matrix, then which of the following is skew-symmetric?
(a) A + AT
(b) A – AT
(c) AAT
(d) ATA
1 3
11. If A = [ ] and A2 – KA – 5I = 0, then K =
3 4
(a) 5 (b) 3 (c) 7 (d) none of these
12. If A is a square matrix of order 3 and |A| = 5, then the value of |2A′| is
(a) – 10 (b) 10 (c) 40 (d) - 40
13. Given that A is a square matrix of order 3 and |A| = -4, then |adj A| is equal to
(a) -4 (b) 4 (c) -16 (d) 16
3−𝑥 2 2
14. Find the value of x for which the matrix [ 2 4−𝑥 1 ] is singular.
−2 −4 −1−𝑥
(a) 0, 1 (b) 1, 3 (c) 0, 3 (d) 3, 2
15. Using determinants, find the equation of the line joining the points (1, 2) and (3, 6).
(a) y = 2x (b) x = 3y (c) y = x (d) 4x – y = 5
16. Find the minor of the element of second row and third column in the following
2 −3 5
determinant [6 0 4]
1 5 −7
(a) 13 (b) 4 (c) 5 (d) 0
17. If for the non-singular matrix A, A2 = I, then find A-1.
(a) A (b) I (c) O (d) None of these
18. If A and B are two matrices of the order 3 × m and 3 × n, respectively, and m = n,
then the order of matrix (5A – 2B) is
(a) m × 3 (b) 3 × 3 (c) m × n (d) 3 × n
19. If the points (3, -2), (x, 2), (8, 8) are collinear, then find the value of x.
(a) 2 (b) 3 (c) 4 (d) 5
20. Find the relationship between ‘a’ and ‘b’ so that the function f defined by 𝑓(𝑥) =
𝑎𝑥 + 1, 𝑥 ≤ 3
{ is continuous at x = 3.
𝑏𝑥 + 3, 𝑥 > 3
(a) 3a = 3b + 2 (b) a=b+2 (c) a=b (d) a–b=4
𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑥
+ 𝑐𝑜𝑠𝑥, 𝑥 ≠ 0
21. The function f(x) = { 𝑥 is
2, 𝑥 = 0
(a) discontinuous at x = 0 (c) continuous at x = 0
(b) continuous at x = 1 (d) none of these
1−𝑐𝑜𝑠4𝑥
, 𝑥≠0
22. Find k so that the function 𝑓(𝑥) = { 8𝑥 2 is continuous at x = 0.
𝑘, 𝑥=0
(a) 1 (b) 2 (c) -1 (d) 0
2
𝑘 3𝑥 − 5𝑥), 𝑥 < 0
(
23. Find k (if it exists) so that the function f defined by 𝑓(𝑥) = {
1 + 𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑥, 𝑥≥0
may be continuous.
(a) 0 (b) 1 (c) no value of k (d) -1
24. Find the value of k, so that the function given below becomes continuous at x = - 1.
𝑥 2 −2𝑥−3
, 𝑥 ≠ −1
𝑓(𝑥) = { 𝑥+1
𝑘, 𝑥 = −1
(a) 4 (b) 2 (c) -4 (d) 0
𝑘 𝑐𝑜𝑠𝑥 𝜋
, 𝑥≠ 𝜋
25. If 𝑓(𝑥) = {(𝜋−2𝑥) 2
𝜋 is continuous at x = 2 , find k.
5, 𝑥=2
(a) 1 (b) 10 (c) - 10 (d) -1
𝑎𝑥 + 𝑏, 𝑥>2
26. If 𝑓(𝑥) = { 7𝑥 − 4, 𝑥 = 2 is continuous function at x = 2, find a and b.
3𝑎𝑥 − 2𝑏, 𝑥 < 2
(a) (2, 4) (b) (3, 4) (c) (1, 0) (d) (0, 0)
27. Assertion (A): The points A(a, b + c), B(b, c + a) and C(c, a + b) are collinear.
Reason (R): Area of a triangle with three collinear points is zero.
1
2 3 −
2
28. Assertion (A): The matrix A = [7 3 2 ] is singular.
3 1 1
Reason (R): The value of determinant of matrix A is zero.
29. CASE STUDY BASED: Three friends Ravi, Raju and Rohit were buying and selling
stationery items in a market. The price of per dozens of Pens, notebooks and toys
are Rupees x, y and z respectively.
Ravi purchases 4 dozen of notebooks and sells 2 dozen pens and 5 dozen toys.
Raju purchases 2 dozen toys and sells 3 dozen pens and 1 dozen of notebooks.
Rohit purchases one dozen of pens and sells 3 dozen notebooks and one dozen
toys.
In the process, Ravi, Raju and Rohit earn ₹ 1500, ₹ 100 and ₹400 respectively.
Answer the following questions using the matrix method:
1. What is the price of one dozen of pens?
2. What is the total price of one dozen of pens and one dozen of notebooks?
3. What is the sale amount of Ravi?
4. What is the amount of purchases made by all three friends?
5. What is the price of sales made by all three friends?

30. CASE STUDY BASED: Matrices/Determinants: In linear algebra,

the determinant is a scalar value that can be computed from the elements of a
square matrix and encodes certain properties of the linear transformation described
by the matrix. The determinant of a matrix A is denoted det(A) or |A|. Using
determinants/ Matrices calculate the following:
Ram purchases 3 pens, 2 bags, and 1 instrument box and pays ₹ 41. From the
same shop, Dheeraj purchases 2 pens, 1 bag, and 2 instrument boxes and
pays ₹29, while Ankur purchases 2 pens, 2 bags, and 2 instrument boxes and
pays ₹44.
Read the above information and answer the following questions:
1. Find the cost of one pen.
2. What is the cost of one pen and one bag?
3. What is the cost of one pen & one instrument box?
4. What is the cost of one bag & one instrument box?
5. Find the cost of one pen, one bag, and one instrument box.
 MATHS PRACTICAL WORK
MATHS PRACTICAL FILE : (EVERGREEN)

Activity No. Activity Name

1. To verify that the relation R in the set L of all lines in a plane, defined by
R = {(l, m) : l ┴ m} is symmetric but neither reflexive nor transitive.
5. To draw the graph of sin-1x, using the graph of sinx and demonstrate the
concept of mirror reflection. (About the line y = x).
13. To understand the concepts of decreasing and increasing functions.

16. To construct an open box of maximum volume from a given rectangular

sheet by cutting equal squares from each corner.
18. To verify that amongst all the rectangles of the same perimeter, the
square has the maximum area.
20. To verify geometrically that 𝑐⃗ × (𝑎⃗ + 𝑏⃗⃗) = 𝑐⃗ × 𝑎⃗ + 𝑐⃗ × 𝑏⃗⃗
22. To locate the points to given coordinates in space, measure the
distance between two points in space and then to verify the distance
using distance formula.
23. To demonstrate the equation of a plane in normal form.

26. To measure the shortest distance between two skew lines and verify it
analytically.
27. To explain the computation of conditional probability of a given event A,
when event B has already occurred, through an example of throwing a
pair of dice.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION HOLIDAYS HOMEWORK FOR XII

Pratical 1 : SA-I Khelo India
Pratical 2 : Game of your choice
Pratical 3 : Yoga
MCQ’s QUESTIONS:
1. Through planning we can do
(a) Reduces risks of uncertainty (c) Reduces Wastage of time
(b) Proper direction (d) All the above
2. In Round Robin Tournament Teams are rotated
(a) Right to left (b) Clockwise (c) Anticlockwise (d) Left to right
3. Finance Committee works are
(a) make brief report regarding entire tournament
(b) Record keeping
(c) Prepare a complete Outline of income and expenses
 (d) Registration of player
4. No intramural programme can be successful without facilities which include
(a) Indoor gymnasium, swimming pool, playing equipment
(b) Playfields, equipment, material and trained personnel
(c) Concreate infrastructure, outdoor playfields and protective gear
(d) Safety equipment, ground officials and playing court
5. What is the cause of Knock-knees?
a) Lack of Vitamin C c) Lack of Vitamin D, calcium and phosphorus
b) Lack of Vitamin B d) Lack of Vitamin E
6. Q. What is Knock-knees?
a) When there is a wide gap between knees while standing in a normal position
b) When both knees knock or touch each other while standing in a normal position
c) When the legs become soft and bent outwards
d) When the legs become stiff and difficult to move
7. Q. How can one prevent bow legs?
a) By consuming more junk food
b) By encouraging babies to walk at an early age
c) By taking a balanced diet
d) By avoiding exposure to sunlight
8. Q. What is the opposite of knock knees?
a) Bow legs b) Crooked legs c) Bowed thighs d) Knocked thighs
9. Q. What is flatfoot?
a) When the feet have proper arches
b) When the feet are flat and lack proper arches
c) When the feet have multiple arches
d) When the feet have too many curves
10. Which type of spinal deformity is characterized by an inward curvature of
the spine?
a) Kyphosis b) Lordosis c) Scoliosis d) Knock Knees
11. What is the main cause of kyphosis?
a) A balanced diet c) Malnutrition and illness
b) Improper development of muscles d) Tight-fitting clothes
12. Formula for determining the number of byes in the lower half of a knockout
fixture when the number of byes is odd?
a) nb+1/2 b) nb-1/2 c) nb /2 d) nb+2
13. Which of the following is a disadvantage of the Knock-out Tournament?
a) It costs more
b) it requires more time
c) There are more chances of weak teams to enter the final round.
d) None of the above
14. Origin of yoga has been traced back to
(a) Birth of Christ (c) Mughal Empire
(b) Ancient Hindu Wisdom (d) None of above
15. Yoga word has been derived from Sanskrit word
(a) Yuj (b) Yug (c) Yogi (d) Yog
16. Relaxative Asana is
(a) Shalabahasana (c) Shavasana
(b) Bhujangasana (d) Ardh Chakrasana
17. How many types of Asana
(a) 3 (b) 5 (c) 7 (d) 4
18. Tadasana is also known as
(a) Cobra pose (c) Mountain pose
(b) Back Stretching pose (d) Palm three pose
19. Which asana we can practiced even after Lunch or Dinner
(a) Vakrasana (b) Veerasana (c) Vatrasana (d) Shavasana
 20. Paschimotton Asana is performed
(a) Bending Back
(b) Place the palms of your hands in front of shoulder
(c) Bending your neck backward
(d) Bending forward and holding
SHORT QUESTION ANSWERS:
1. What are the benefits of Yoga?
2. What is the Run for unity?
3. What are the types of tournaments?
4. Write a short note on female athlete triad.
5. What are spinal curvature deformities

LONG QUESTION ANSWERS:

1. Explain the causes of high blood pressure. Describe three yoga asana which can
be used to Control high blood pressure.
2. What is the meaning of diabetes? To control diabetes, write any three-posture
method in detail.
3. Is special sports programmer beneficial? If yes, then explain in detail why?
4. Draw the fixture of 26 and 13 teams on the knock-out basis.
5. In detail explain any 4 postural deformities with their diagrams.

PHYSICS HOLIDAYS HOMEWORK FOR XII

1. Find expressions for the force and torque on an electric dipole kept in a uniform
electric field.
2. An electric dipole of dipole moment 𝑝⃗is placed in a uniform electric field𝐸⃗⃗. Write
the expression for the torque 𝜏⃗ experienced by the dipole. Identify two pairs of
perpendicular vectors in the expression. Show diagrammatically the orientation of
the dipole in the field for which the torque is (i) Maximum (ii) Half the maximum
value (iii) Zero
3. Find an expression for the work done in rotating an electric dipole in a uniform
electric field.
4. Find an expression for the electric field strength at a distant point situated (i) on
the axis and (ii) along the equatorial line of an electric dipole.
5. State and prove Gauss theorem in electrostatics.
6. (i) Using Gauss Theorem show mathematically that for any point outside the
shell, the field due to a uniformly charged spherical shell is same as the entire
charged shell is concentrated at the centre.
(ii) Why do you expect the electric field inside the shell to be zero according to
this theorem.
7. State gauss theorem in electrostatics. Apply this theorem to obtain the expression
for the electric field at a point due to an infinitely long, thin, uniformly charged
straight wire of linear charge density ʎ cm-1.
8. (a) Define electric flux. Write its S. I> units.
(b) Using Gauss’s law, prove that the electric field at a point due to uniformly
charged infinite plane sheet is independent of the distance from it.
(c) How is the field directed if (i) the sheet is positively charged, (ii) negatively
charged.
9. Apply Gauss’s Theorem to find the electric field near a charged conductor.
10. Briefly explain the principle of a capacitor. Derive an expression for the capacitance
of a parallel plate capacitor, whose plates are separated by a dielectric medium.
11. Find an expression for the capacitance of a parallel plate capacitor when a
𝑑
dielectric slab of dielectric constant K and thickness 𝑡 = but of same area on the
2
plane is inserted between the capacitor plate. (d = separation between the plates).
12. Derive an expression for the energy stored in a parallel capacitor C, charged to a
potential difference V.
13. Explain the underlying principle of working of a parallel plate capacitor. If two
similar plates, each of area A having surface charge densities + 𝜎 𝑎𝑛𝑑 − 𝜎 are
separated by a distance ‘d’ in air, write expressions for (i) the electric field at
points between the two plates. (ii) the potential difference between the
plates. (iii) the capacitance of the capacitor so formed. Justify your answer
in each case.
14. Two capacitors with capacitances C1 and C2 are charged to potentials V1 and V2
respectively and then connected in parallel. Calculate the common potential across
the combination, the charge on each capacitor, the electrostatic energy stored in
the system and the change in electrostatic energy from its initial value.
15. Derive expressions for drift velocity of free electrons in a conductor in terms of
relaxation time of electrons.
16. Establish a relation between electric current and drift velocity and deduce Ohm’s
law using the concept of drift velocity.
17. Derive condition of balance of a Wheatstone bridge.
18. A charge q is placed at the centre of the line joining two equal charges Q. Show
𝑄
that the system of three will be in equilibrium if q = - .
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19. Two-point charges of + 5 x 10 C and + 20 x 10 C are separated by a distance of
2 m. Find the point on the line joining them at which electric field intensity is zero.
20. An electric dipole of length 10 cm having charges 6 x 10- 3 C, placed at 300 with
respect to a uniform electric field, experience a torque of magnitude 6√3 Nm.
Calculate (i) magnitude of electric field and (ii) potential energy of electric dipole.
21. Calculate the amount of work done in rotating a dipole, of dipole moment 3 x 10 - 8
cm, from its position of stable equilibrium to the position of unstable equilibrium,
in a uniform electric field of intensity 104 N/C.
 22. Calculate the work done to dissociate the system of three charges placed on the
vertices of a triangle as shown q = 1.6 x 10- 10 C.
23. The two plates of a parallel plate capacitor are 4 mm apart. A slab of dielectric
constant 3 and thickness 3 mm is introduced between the plates with its faces
parallel to them. The distance between the plates is so adjusted that the
capacitance of the capacitor becomes 2/3rd of its original value. What is the new
distance between the plates?
24. Net capacitance of three identical capacitors in series is 1 𝜇𝐹. What will be their
net capacitance if connected in parallel? Find the ratio of energy stored in the two
configurations if they are both connected to the same source.
25. Two cells of emf 1.5 V and 2 V and internal resistance 1 Ω and 2 Ω respectively are
connected in parallel to pass a current in the same direction through an external
resistance of 5 Ω. (i) Draw the circuit diagram. (ii) Uisng Kirchhoff’s laws, calculate
the current through each branch of the circuit and potential difference across 5 Ω
resistor.
26. A battery of emf 𝜀 and internal resistance r gives a current of 0.5 A with an external
resistance of 12 Ω and a current of 0.25 A with an external resistance of 25 Ω.
Calculate (i) internal resistance of the cell and (ii) emf of the cell.
27. Two insulated charged copper sphere A and B of identical size have charges qa and
qb respectively. when they are brought in contact with each other and then
separated, what are new charges on them?
28. Draw the electric field lines due to a uniformly charged thin spherical shell when
the charge on the shell is i] positive ii] negative.
29. Using gauss theorem deduce the expression for the electric field due to a
uniformally charged spherical conducting shell of radius R at a point (i)outside
(ii)inside the shell. Plot a graph showing the variation of electric field as a function
of r >Rand r < R (r being the distance from the centre of the shell )
30. Derive an expression for the capacitance of a capacitor when a dielectic slab is
introduced between the plates of capacitor.
SPECIAL NOTE :
1.PRACTICAL FILE TO BE COMPLETED
2.INVESTIGATORY PROJECT TO BE COMPLETED

CHEMISTRY HOLIDAYS HOMEWORK FOR XII

1. For a 5% solution of urea (Molar mass = 60 g/mol), calculate the osmotic pressure at 300 K.
[R = 0·0821 L atm K-1 mol-1]
2. Visha took two aqueous solutions — one containing 7·5 g of urea (Molar mass= 60 g/mol)
and the other containing 42.75 g of substance Z in 100 g of water, respectively. It was
 observed that both the solutions were frozen at the same temperature. Calculate the molar
mass of Z.
3. A 4% solution(w/w) of sucrose (M = 342 g mol-1) in water has a freezing point of 271.15 K.
Calculate the freezing point of 5% glucose (M = 180 g mol -1) in water. (Given: Freezing point
of pure water = 273.15 K).
4. Calculate the freezing point of an aqueous solution containing 10.5 g of Magnesium bromide
in 200 g of water, assuming complete dissociation of Magnesium bromide. (Molar mass of
Magnesium bromide = 184 g mol-1, Kf for water = 1.86 K kg mol-1).
5. A 10 % solution (by mass) of sucrose in water has a freezing point of 269.15 K. Calculate the
freezing point of 10 % glucose in water if the freezing point of pure water is 273.15 K. Given:
(Molar mass of sucrose = 342 g mol-1) (Molar mass of glucose = 180 g mol-1)
6. Define the following terms: (i) Molality (m) (ii) Abnormal molar mass
7. 30 g of urea (M.M = 60 g mol-1) is dissolved in 846 g of water. Calculate the vapour
pressure of water for this solution if vapour pressure of pure water at 298 K is 23.8 mm Hg.
8. Write two differences between ideal solutions and non- ideal solutions.
9. Blood cells are isotonic with 0.9% sodium chloride solution. What happens if we place
blood cells in a solution containing: (a) 7.2% sodium chloride solution? (b) 0.4% sodium
chloride solution?
10. When 2.56 g of sulphur was dissolved in 100 g of CS2, the freezing point lowered by 0.383
K. Calculate the formula of sulphur (Sx). (Kf for CS2 = 3.83 K kg mol-1, Atomic mass of
Sulphur = 32 g mol-1).
11. Out of 1 M glucose and 2 M glucose, which one has a higher boiling point why?
12. What happens when the external pressure applied becomes more than the osmotic
pressure of solution?
13. Calculate the freezing point of solution when 1.9 g of MgCl 2 (M = 95 g mol-1) was dissolved
in 50 g of water, assuming MgCl2 undergoes complete ionization. (Kf for water = 1.86 K kg
mol-1)
14. (i) What is meant by positive deviations from Raoult's Law? Give an example.
(ii) What is the sign of Δ H mix for positive deviation?
15. Define azeotropes. What type of azeotrope is formed by a positive deviation from Raoult's
law? Give an example
16. 3.9g of benzoic acid dissolved in 49 g of benzene shows a depression in freezing point of
1.62 K. Calculate the Van't Hoff factor and predict the nature of solute (associated or
dissociated). [Given: Molar mass of benzoic acid =122 g mol-1, kf for benzene=4.9 K kg
mol-1]
17. Write Nernst equation for the cell reaction in the Daniel cell. How will the ecell be affected
when concentration of a) Zn2+ ions is increased ? b) Cu2+ ions is increased?
18. Give two advantages of fuel cells.
19. What is the difference between electrochemical cell and electrolytic cell?
20. A steady current of 2 amperes was passed through two electrolytic cells X and Y connected
in series containing electrolytes FeSO4 and ZnSO4 until 2.8 g of Fe deposited at the
cathode of cell X. How long did the current flow? Calculate the mass of Zn deposited at the
cathode of cell Y. (Molar mass: Fe = 56 g mol-1 Zn = 65.3 g mol-1, 1 F = 96500 C mol-1)
21. Consider the following reaction: C u (s) + 2 A g+ (a q) → 2 A g (s) + Cu2+ (a q)
(i) Depict the galvanic cell in which the given reaction takes place.
(ii) Give the direction of flow of current.
(iii) Write the half-cell reactions taking place at cathode and anode.
22. Write the name of cells which are generally used in hearing aids & transistor. Write the
reactions taking place at the anode and the cathode of these cells.
23. From the given cells: Lead storage cell, Mercury cell, Fuel cell and Dry cell.
Answer the following:
(i) Which cell is used in hearing aids?
(ii) Which cell was used in Apollo Space Programme?
(iii) Which cell is used in automobiles and inverters?
(iv) Which cell does not have long life?
24. Define limiting molar conductivity. Why conductivity of an electrolyte solution decrease with
decrease in concentration?
25. Calculate emf of the following cell at 25 ∘C.
Fe∣Fe2+(0.001M)∣H+ (0.01M)∣H2(g)(1bar)Pt(s)
E0(Fe2+∣Fe)=−0.44V, E0 (H+/H2 )=0.00V
26. Following reactions occur at cathode during the electrolysis of aqueous silver chloride
solution:
Ag+ (aq)+e- →Ag(s) E0 =+0.80V
H+ (aq)+e- → ½ H2 (g) E0 =0.00V
On the basis of their standard reduction electrode potential (E0) values, which reaction is
feasible at the cathode and why?
27. Calculate e.m.f of the following cell at 298K:
2Cr(s)+3Fe2+(0.1M)→2Cr3+(0.01M)+3Fe(s)
Given: E (Cr3+ ∣Cr)=−0.74V E0 (Fe2+ ∣Fe)=−0.44V
28. The cell in which the following reaction occurs:
2Fe3 + (aq)+2I- (aq)→2Fe2 + (aq)+I2 (s) has E0 (cell)=0.236V at 298 K. Calculate the
standard Gibbs energy and the equilibrium constant of the cell reaction.
29. Limiting molar conductivities of Mg2+ and Cl− ions are 106 S cm2 mol-1and 76.3 S cm2 mol-1
respectively. Calculate the limiting molar conductivity of MgCl2.
30. In the plot of molar conductivity (∧m) vs square root of concentration (√𝑐), following curves
are obtained for two electrolytes A and B:
(i) Predict the nature of electrolytes A and B.
(ii) What happens on extrapolation of (∧m) to concentration approaching zero for electrolytes
A and B?

BIOLOGY HOLIDAYS HOMEWORK FOR XII

1. Name the hormone responsible for the vigorous contractions of the uterine muscles.
2. What is spermiation?
3. What is the function of scrotum?
4. Describe the hormonal control of female reproductive system.
5. Draw a well labelled diagram of a section through ovary.
6. Draw a diagram of a mature human sperm. Label the three parts and list their functions.
7. Where are the leydig cells present? What is their role in reproduction?
8. Differentiate between spermatogenesis and oogenesis.
9. Describe briefly GIFT technique.
10. Explain the natural methods of birth control.
11.What is periodic abstinence?
12. Suggest two measures for the control of human population.
 13.Explain various special techniques used in assisted reproduction technologies (ART).
14. What is ecosystem? Who coined the term?
15. Define the terms: Humus, Humification and Mineralization.
16. Describe the various ecological pyramids.
17.Differentiate between Food chain and Food web.
18. Explain in detail the process of decomposition.
19.What is the role of human placenta?
20. Explain menstrual cycle.
21. Mention the various glands of human male reproductive system.
22.What do you mean by menopause and menarche?
23. What are the various types of oral pills?
24. What are the reasons for high population growth?
25. What do you mean by IUD's?
26. Explain the structure of Graafian follicle?
27. Spermatogenesis is the production of sperms from male germ cells (spermatogonia)
inside the testes (seminiferous tubule). This process begins at puberty.
i) This happens during spermatogenesis
(a) Meiosis (b) Mitosis (c) Meiosis and mitosis (d) None of these
(ii) The process of spermatogenesis is induced by
(a) TSH (b) FSH (c) MSH (d) ACTH
(iii) The number of spermatozoa, a single primary spermatocyte finally
produced in spermatogenesis is
(a) 2 (b) 4 (c) 6 (d) 8
28. A constant input of solar energy is the basic requirement for any ecosystem to
function and sustain. Primary production is defined as the amount of biomass or
organic matter produced per unit area over a time period by plants during
photosynthesis. It can be divided into gross primary productivity (GPP) and net
primary productivity (NPP). Gross primary productivity of an ecosystem is the rate
of production of organic matter during photosynthesis. A considerable amount of
GPP is utilised by plants in respiration. Gross primary productivity minus
respiration losses (R), is the net primary productivity (NPP). GPP – R = NPP. Net
primary productivity is the available biomass for the consumption to heterotrophs
(herbiviores and decomposers).
i) In the ecosystem, the ……………………………………………………… is
expressed in terms of gm-2 yr-1.
(a) Energy flow (b) Productivity (c) Decomposition (d) Cycle of nutrients
ii) Explain the factors on which primary productivity is dependent?
iii) Define ‘Gross primary productivity’.
29. Define parturition.
30. What is colostrum? Which antibody is present in it?

COMPUTER SCIENCE HOLIDAYS HOMEWORK FOR XII

Q1. Execute all programs in the Python IDLE editor and then write it inthe Practical file.

Program 1: Program to enter two numbers and print the arithmetic operations like +,-,*,
 /, // and %.
Program 2: Write a program to find whether an inputted number is perfect or not.
Program 3: Write a Program to check if the entered number
is Armstrong or not.
Program 4: Write a Program to find factorial of the entered number.
Program 5: Write a Program to enter the number of terms and to print the Fibonacci
Series.
Program 6: Write a Program to enter the string and to check if it’s palindrome or not using
loop. AIM:
Program 7: Write a menu driven Python Program to perform Arithmetic operations (+,-
*, /) based on the user’s choice.
Program 8: Write a Python program to implement python mathematical functions to
find: (i)To find Square of a Number. (ii) To find Log of a Number(i.e. Log10)
(iii)To find Quad of a Number
Program 9: Write a Python program to generate random number between 1 to 6 to
simulate the dice.
Program 10: Write a Program to show the outputs based on entered list.
Program 11: Write a Program to enter the numbers in a list using split () and to use all
the functions related to list.
Program 12: Write a Program to enter the number and print the Floyd’s Triangle in
decreasing order.
Program 13: Write a Program to find factorial of entered number using user-defined
module fact().
Program 14: Write a program to append only even numbers to list from 1 to 1000.
Program15 : Write a program to separate even numbers and odd numbers from a List.
Program 16: Write a menu driven program to perform following operations:
(a) Append the element
(b) Delete the element using index number
(c) Delete the element using Value
(d) Add multiple elements to list
(e) Delete the list
Program 17: Write a program to create dynamic dictionary
Program 18: Write a Program to enter the numbers and find Linear Search, Binary
Search, Lowest Number and Selection Sort using list/array code.

Program 19: Write a Python program to implement all basic operations of a stack,
such as adding element (PUSH operation), removing element (POP operation) and
displaying the stack elements (Traversal operation) using lists.
Program 20: Write a program to display unique vowels present in the given word using
Stack.

Q2. Worksheet of Python Revision Tour-1

Q3. Worksheet of Python Revision Tour-2
Q3. Worksheet of Function and Module handling in Python.
 UNIT TEST-1 SYLLABUS

SUBJECT: ENGLISH
READING WRITING LITERATURE
Comprehension Notice Writing, FLAMINGO
Letter to the (a) The Last Lesson (Prose)
Editor (b) Mother at Sixty-Six (Poem)
VISTAS
(a) The Third Level
(b) The Tiger King

SUBJECT: MATHS
CHAPTER NO. NAME OF THE CHAPTER
3. Matrices
4. Determinants
5. Continuity

SUBJECT: PHYSICS
UNIT NO. NAME OF THE UNIT
1. Electrostatics
2. Current Electricity

SUBJECT: CHEMISTRY
CHAPTER NO. NAME OF THE CHAPTER
1. Solution
2. Electrochemistry

SUBJECT: PHYSICAL EDUCATION

UNIT NO. NAME OF THE CHAPTER
1. Management of Sporting Events
2. Children and Women in Sports
3. Yoga as a preventive measure fir lifestyle
disease

SUBJECT: BIOLOGY
CHAPTER NO. NAME OF THE CHAPTER
3. Human Reproduction
4. Reproductive Health
14. Ecosystem
 SUBJECT: COMPUTER SCIENCE
UNIT NO. NAME OF THE CHAPTER
I Python Revision Tour I
II Functions in Python
Module Handling