DAV PUBLIC SCHOOL ,JASOLA VIHAR

NEW DELHI
HOLIDAYS HOMEWORK (2023-24)
ENGLISH
1.Read any one book and write a book review in 500 words. (A4 size sheet)
i) The Story Of My Life by Helen Keller
ii) Untouchable by MulkRaj Anand
iii) Kabuliwala by Rabindranath Tagore

2.Make a comparative project between the lifestyle of an average Delhiite and tribal people
(Onges, Jarwas and Sentinalese) of Andaman and Nicobar/Lakshadweep Island.

3.Write biographies of Islands and Mountains of Andaman and Nicobar/Lakshadweep.

4.Prepare a PPT on 'Outcomes and Highlights' of G-20 Summit.

5.Collect information about people who have overcome their physical barrier and have achieved
success in their lives. Write their story in 150 words.

HINDI

▪️कला एकीकृत परियोजना के अं तर्गत दिल्ली की सं स्कृदत का अं डमान -दनकोबाि व लक्ष्यद्वीप से

तु लनात्मक अध्ययन किते हुए दित्रात्मक दनरूपण एक फाइल में कीदजए।

▪️जी-20 सम्मेलन में भाित की उत्कृष्ट भूदमका व मेज़बानी को उभािते हुए इस सम्मेलन में शादमल िे शों
की सांस्कृदतक दविासत पि आधारित एक फाइल बनाइए।

▪️ िु ुःख का अदधकाि पाठ को ध्यान में िखते हुए खिबूजे बेिने वाली बूढी स्त्री औि लेखक के मध्य
संवाि की कल्पना किते हुए संवाि लेखन किें । (दित्रात्मक प्रस्तुदत की जा सकती है ।)

▪️नवीन सत्र में अभी तक किवाए र्ए सम्पू णग पाठ्यक्रम का अभ्यास किें ।

SANSKRIT

1.उच्चारण -स्थान तालिकाया: ननमााणं कृत्वा चचत्रं च स्थापयतु संचचकायाम्।

2.व्यंजन-ववसर् ाा संधीनामभ्यासं सोदाहरणं संचचकायां कुवान्तु।
3.अं डमान -ननकोबार लाक्षद्वीपे च कानन -कानन दर् ाानीयस्थानीयानन सन्तीनत चचत्रम्ननमााय
प्रदर् ाायन्तु।
4.तत्र ममनाथााय के -के मार् ाााा: सन्न्त? संस्कृते : वणानं कुवान्तु।
5. योर् ााभ्यासं कृत्वा लचचचत्रं ननमााय प्रदर् ाायन्तु।
MATHS
Art integrated project :
Comparative study on Delhi and Andaman :

1. Draw a double bar graph on any of the following .

Compare rainfall for the months July' 21 to September ' 21
OR
Compare the population of Delhi and Andaman after independence till 2021.
OR
Compare sex ratios of both the places after independence till 2021.

2. Draw designs of historical monuments ( for example Cellular Jail ) any bridge design /
jewellery design

3. Layout plan of 3 BHK 35 X 50 sq ft

4. Prepare different types of 3D shapes

ASSINGMENTS

Solve all the questions in your practice notebook .

PORTFOLIO
1. Concept Map of Linear equations in two variables, Coordinate Geometry
2. Art integration with square root spiral
3. Plotting and joining points to form a hidden image .

LAB MANUAL(all are mandatory)

1. Square root spiral ( video shared )

2. Mirror image
3. Spider web

SCIENCE

 Do the comparative study of rainfall pattern, AQI and

water quality of Delhi and Andaman & Nicobar /
Lakshadweep Islands. Record your observation, data and
graph on an A4 size sheet/chart paper.
 Take out a printout of the given assignment and solve it
on the print out itself.
 SUBJECT: PHYSICS
ASSIGNMENT

CHAPTER: MOTION

Q1 : Given below are four options against each question. Choose the option which you
consider the most appropriate as your answer:

a. If the displacement of an object is proportional to square of time, then the object

moves with:
(i) Uniform velocity (ii) Uniform acceleration
(iii) Increasing acceleration (iv) Decreasing acceleration

b. From the given v-t graph, it can be inferred that the object is

(i) At rest (ii) In uniform motion

(iii) Moving with uniform acceleration (iv) In non-uniform motion

c. Suppose a boy is enjoying a ride on a marry-go-round which is moving with a

constant speed of 10 m/s. It implies that the boy is:
(i) At rest (ii) Moving with no acceleration
(iii) In accelerated motion (iv) Moving with uniform velocity

d. A particle is moving in a circular path of radius r.

The displacement after half a circle would be:

(i) Zero (ii) πr
(iii) 2r (iv) 2πr

e. Which of the following can sometimes be ‘zero’ for a moving body?

1. Average velocity 2. Distance travelled
3. Average speed 4. Displacement
 (i) Only (1) (ii) (1) and (2) (iii) (1) and (4) (iv) Only (4)

f. Which of the following statement is correct regarding velocity and speed of a moving
body?
i.Velocity of a moving body is always higher than its speed
ii.Speed of a moving body is always higher than its velocity
iii. Speed of a moving body is its velocity in a given direction
iv.Velocity of a moving body is its speed in a given direction

g. When a car driver travelling at a speed of 10 m/s applies brakes and brings the
car to rest in 20 s, then the retardation will be:
(i) + 2 m/s2 (ii) − 2 m/s2 (iii) − 0.5 m/s2 (iv) + 0.5 m/s2

h. The speed - time graph of a car is given here. Using the data in the graph calculate the
total distance covered by the car.

(i) 1250 m (ii) 875 m (iii) 1500 m (iv) 870 m

i. A car of mass 1000 kg is moving with a velocity of 10 m/s. If the velocity-time graph for
this car is a horizontal line parallel to the time axis, then the velocity of the car at the end
of 25 s will be:

(i) 40 m/s (ii) 25 m/s (iii) 10 m/s (iv) 250 m/s

j. Which of the following is most likely not a case of uniform circular motion?
i.Motion of the earth around the sun
ii.Motion of a toy train on a circular track
iii.Motion of a racing car on a circular track
iv.Motion of hours’ hand on the dial of a clock

k. In which of the following cases of motions, the distance moved and the magnitude of the
displacement are equal?
1. If the car is moving on a straight road
2. If the car is moving in circular path
3.. The pendulum is moving to and
fro
4. The earth is moving around the sun
(i) only (2) (ii) (i) and (3) (iii) (ii) and (4) (iv) only (1)
l. A car is travelling at a speed of 90 km/h. Brakes are applied so as to produce a
uniform acceleration of – 0.5 m/s2. Find how far the car will go before it is brought to
rest?
(i) 8100 m (ii) 900 m (iii) 625 m (iv) 620 m

m. In a free fall the velocity of a stone is increasing equally ion equal intervals of time under
the effect of gravitational force of the earth. Then what can you say about the motion of
this stone? Whether the stone is having:
(i) Uniform acceleration (ii) Non-uniform acceleration
(iii) Retardation (iv) Constant speed

n. The numerical ratio of displacement to distance for a moving object is:

(i) Always less than 1 (ii) Equal to 1 or less than 1
(iii) Always more than 1 (iv) Equal to 1 or more than one

o. Four cars A, B, C and D are moving on a leveled, straight road. Their distance time graphs
are shown in the figure below. Which of the following is the correct statement regarding

the motion of these cars?

(i) Car A is faster than car D (ii) Car B is the slowest
(iii) Car D is faster than car C (iv) Car C is the slowest

Q2. A Body at rest was accelerated, and it traveled for 5 minutes.

The constant acceleration provided to the body was 2 m/sec2. Find
the final velocity the object had before coming to a stop.
 Q3. A ball is dropped from a certain height. It took the ball 15
seconds to reach the ground. What is the height at which the ball
was initially, also answer which equation of motion is used to
answer this question? [Take g=10m/sec2]

Q4. A Car with an initial speed of 1 m/sec was in

motion for 10 minutes, and then it came to a
stop, the velocity right before it stopped was
5 m/sec. What was the constant acceleration of
the car?

Q5. A cycle covered 2 km in 8 minutes and the initial

velocity of the cycle was 1 m/sec. Find the
acceleration that the cycle had in its motion.

Q6. A toy is accidentally dropped by a kid from his

roof. The final velocity of the toy before it reached
the ground was 8m/sec. Find the height of the
building.

Q7. Find the final velocity of an object that traveled a

distance of 500meter with an initial speed of 2m/sec
and acceleration of the object was 0.5m/sec2.
SOCIAL SCIENCE

Compare the education and health status in Andaman Nicobar and Lakshadweep Islands
Using Pie diagrams and bar graphs.

Women and Revolution – The French Revolution saw women in many roles including
political leaders, activists and intellectuals. Find out more about any one of the
revolutionary women who participated in French Revolution. Write a short biography
depicting the role of revolutionary women in French Revolution.
History Holiday Homework has to be done in History Notebook.

Do the worksheet uploaded on the group

GEOGRAPHY
Worksheet
Chapter-I
India - Size and Location

Choose the right answer from the four alternatives given below:
The Latitudinal extent of India is .
(a) 6' N - 37 2 4' N (b) 79 4' N - 349 6' N (c) 6' N-36 Q 5' N (d) 8 Q 4' N - 37 9 6' N
The Longitudinal extent of India is ;
(a) 67Q 8' E - 97 Q 25' E (b) 68 Q 7' E -98Q 20' E

(c ) 682 7' E -97Q 25' E (d) 67Q 4' E-96 Q 25' E

(iii) My pen friend hails from a country which is not a part of the Subcontinent The country
is :
(a) Bhutan (b) Myanmar
(c) Nepal (d) Tajikistan
If you intend to visit the island Kavarati during your summer vacations, which one of the
following Union Territory of India, you'll be going (a) Pondicherry (b) Andaman & Nicobar
(c) Lakshadweep (d) Daman & Diu India has a land boundary of :
(a) 14,000 km (b) 7,500 km
(c) 15,200 km (d) 7,000 km

The Standard Meridian of India is •

(a) 82 2 30' E (b) 81 Q 30' E
(c) 809 15' E (d) 82 0 20' E
 (vii) The latitude that divides India into two equal halves is •
(a) Equator (b) Tropic of Capricorn (c) Tropic of Cancer (d) Arctic Circle

(viii) Which of the following is the smallest state :

(a) Sikkim (b) Tripura
(c) Goa (d) Uttaranchal
(ix) The total length of Indian coastline is :
(a) 14,000 km (b) 7,500 km

(c) 15,200 km (d) 7,516.6 km

Match the columns :
(A) (B)
(a) Tropic of Cancer 379 6' N
(b) Standard Meridian of India 82 4' N

(c) Latitudinal and Longitudinal extent of the mainland 68Q 7' N

(d) The northernmost latitude 23 Q 30' N
(e) The southernmost latitude of India's mainland 302
(f) The westernmost longitude 82 2 30' E
(g) The easternmost longitude 972 25' E

Fill in the blanks with appropriate answers:

(a) From Gujarat to Arunachal Pradesh, there is a time lag of ___________hours.
(b) The Standard Meridian of India passes through ____________in Uttar Pradesh.
(c) Latitudinally, India entirely lies in______________hemisphere.

(d) Sri Lanka is separated from India by a narrow channel of Sea formed by the and the
(e) The two groups of islands of India are_________ and _________
Q. Give one word for the following:
(a) The ocean that is named after India
(b) Full form of SAARC-

(c) A narrow stretch of sea linking two large seas –

(d) A piece of land surrounded by water on all sides -
(e) A piece of land which is surrounded by water on three sides –
 Q 5. Very Short Questions:
1. In which fields has India achieved remarkable success?
2. How much is the land boundary of India?
3. Name all the six countries of the world that are larger than India?
4. Which ocean is named after India?

5. When was the Suez Canal opened?

6. Into how many states and Union Territories is India divided?
7. Name the largest and the smallest state of India in terms of size?
8. Enlist the states of India which do not have international boundary or lie on the coast
9. Which states of India have common frontiers with Myanmar?

10. Name the Indian states having common frontiers with Bangladesh.
11. Which two island countries are our southern neighbours?
Q6. Short Questions: (3 markers)
1. Write a short note on the size of India.
2. Why is the difference between duration of day and night of 45 minutes only at Kanyakumari?

3. Why 82030'E has been selected as the Standard Meridian of India?

4. Ahmedabad in the west and Kolkata in the east are able to see the noon sun exactly
overhead once a year, but not Delhi. Give geographical reasons.
5. Why is India often referred to as a sub-continent.
6. Name the of India having common frontiers with China and Myanmar.
7. Madhya Pradesh has a common boundary with the largest number of states, Name the states.
Q7. Long Questions: (5 markers)

1. Why is that Ahmadabad in the west and Kolkata in the east are able to see noon Sun exactly
overhead twice a year but not Delhi?

2. "The central
location of India at the head of the Indian Ocean is considered of great significance." Why?
3. What is a sub-continent? Name the countries which constitute the sub-Continent.
4. Give reasons:
(a) While the sun has already risen in Arunachal Pradesh, it is still dark in Gujarat.

(b) Why has Meghalaya been named as such?

5. Why do we need a Standard Meridian for India? On the political map of India, mark the following:
(a) KanyaKumarl (Cape Comorin).
(b) Palk Strait.
(c) Gulf of Mannar.
(d) Standard Meridian of India.

Geography Project work (05 Marks )

1. Every student has to compulsorily undertake one project on Disaster Management.
2. Objectives: The main objectives of giving project work on Disaster Management to the
students are to:
(a) create awareness in them about different disasters, their consequences and management
(b) prepare them in advance to face such situations

(c) ensure their participation in disaster mitigation plans

(d) enable them to create awareness and preparedness among the community.
3. The project work should also help in enhancing the Life Skills of the students.
4. If possible, different forms of art may be integrated in the project work.
5. In order to realize the expected objectives completely, it would be required of the Principals /
teachers to muster support from various local authorities and organizations like the Disaster
Management Authorities, Relief, Rehabilitation and the Disaster Management Departments of
the States, Office of the District Magistrate/ Deputy Commissioners, Fire Service, Police, Civil
Defence etc. in the area where the schools are located.
6. The distribution of marks over different aspects relating to Project Work is as follows:
A Content accuracy, originality and analysis 2
B Presentation and creativity 2

C Viva Voce 1
7. The project carried out by the students should subsequently be shared among themselves
through interactive sessions such as exhibitions, panel discussions, etc.
8. All documents pertaining to assessment under this activity should be meticulously maintained
by the schools.
9. A Summary Report should be prepared highlighting:
(a) objectives realized through individual work and group interactions;
(b) calendar of activities;
(c) innovative ideas generated in the process ;
(d) list of questions asked in viva voce.
10. It is to be noted here by all the teachers and students that the projects and models prepared
should be made from eco-friendly products without incurring too much expenditure.
11. The Project Report should be handwritten by the students themselves.
12. The record of the project work (internal assessment) should be kept for a period of three
months for verification, if any.
Political science
1.Design Manifestos for different PoliticalParties.

2. Draw cartoon depicting conversation between 2 political leaders of the world.

3.Learn all the chapters covered till now.
Economics
1. Make a PPT on the issue of ‘sustainability of land'
2. Do the worksheet given below:

CHAPTER 1- THE STORY OF VILLAGE PALAMPUR

1. What do you mean by Multiple Cropping?
2. How is human capital in a way superior to other resources like land and physical capital?
3. What do you mean by capital?
4. Explain the four factors of production with examples.

5. What are the ways to increase production on agriculture fields?

6. What are the various types of crops grown in village Palampur?
7. Define: a) Physical capital b) Working capital
8. How large farmers use their saving?
9. How surplus is generated for market in village Palampur?

10. How do the medium and large farmers obtain capital for farming? How it is different from
the small farmers?

11. What do you know about the Green Revolution on environment and its harmful effects on
environment?

12. Where are the various non- farming activities in which people of village Palampur are
engaged?
13. Why are the wages for farm laborers in Palampur less than the minimum wages?
14. How is land distributed between farmers of Palampur? Do you find the same inequality in
distribution of agricultural land in Indian villages?

15. How has modern farming methods led to loss of soil fertility?
16. Why is it essential to provide loans to farmers at low rate of interest?
17. Why is market an essential input for farming and non-farming activities?
18. Why is it essential to use the resources like land and other natural resources wisely?
19. Define Surplus.

Artificial Intelligence

Explore the topic 'Kavaratti-A smart city' on the internet and prepare a report. You may use
pictures to make it more effective.

Take printout of the report and paste it in your fair notebook.

You may use any tool available in your computer to prepare the report.

Following link can be used for the reference:

https://kscl.utl.gov.in/