Delhi Public School Bulandshahr

Holiday Homework 2019-2020

Class – XII (Science/Commerce/Humanities)
English:
1. Design a poster on creating awareness about the importance of voting.
2. In all big cities road rage has become a serious problem . A minor scratch, a little push or a small brushing past can lead
to a scuffle sometimes resulting even in a murder . Write a letter in 120 -150 words to the Police Commissioner giving
your views on the problem and its solutions . You are Karuna /Karan, M 114 Mall Road ,Delhi.
3. Design a poster to encourage tourism by promoting the concept of ' lncredible India'.
4. Draft a matrimonial advertisement for a convent educated Punjabi Khatri girl, inventing relevant particulars in about 50
words.
Maths:
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Q1 If f(x) = x + 7 and g(x) = , x  R, find (fog)(7).
x 1
Q2 Show that the relation R in the set A = {x : x  W, 0  x  12} given by R = {(a, b) : |a- b| is multiple of 4} is an
equivalence relation. Also find the set of all elements related to 2.
Q3 Prove that the relation R on the set Z of all integers defined by (x, y)  R  x- y is divisible by n, is an equivalence
relation.
1
Q4 If f: [1,  )  [2,  ) is given by f(x) = x + , then find f-1(x).
x
x
Q5 Show that the function f: R  {x  R: -1 < x <1 } defined by f(x) = , x  R is one one and onto function.
1 | x |
Q6 Let Y = { n2 : n  N}  N. Consider f: N  Y as f(n) = n2. Show that f is invertible. Find the inverse of f.
1 2 x 1 1  x
2
2x 
Q7 Solve the equation 3sin  4cos  2Tan1  .
1 x 2
1 x 2
1 x 2
3
1  cos   cos   1   
Q8 Prove that Cos   = 2Tan  Tan Tan 
 1  cos  cos    2 2
3sin 2 1 
Q9 Prove that Tan (
1
)  Tan1  tan     .
5  3cos 2 4 
1 1 1 1
Q10 Solve for x if Tan (1  x)  Tan x  Tan ( x  1)  Tan 3x .
Q11 Write the range of one branch of cos-1x, other than the principal branch.
Q12 If Tan1 x  Tan1 y  Tan1 z   , prove that x + y + z = xyz.
 1 1 a   1 1 a  2b
Q13 Prove that Tan   Cos   Tan   Cos 
4 2 b 4 2 b a
x x 1 x
2 3

Q14 If x, y and z are not equal and y y 2 1  y 3 =0, show that xyz = -1
z z 2 1  z3
a ab a  2b
Q15 Using properties of determinants prove that a  2b a a  b = 9b2 (a+b)
ab a  2b a
bc b 2  cb c 2  bc
Q16 Prove that a 2  ac ac c 2  ac = (ab + bc + ca)3.
a 2  ab b 2  ab ab
 2 1   3 2  1 2 
Q17 Find the matrix P satisfying the matrix equation  3 2 P  2 1   2 1
     
 Q18 Solve the determinants for x.
ax ax ax
ax ax ax
ax ax ax
=0
2 3  -1
Q17 If A =   be such that A = kA, find k.
 5  2 
ax c b
3(a 2  b2  c 2 )
Q18 If a + b + c = 0 and c bx a = 0, then show that x = 0 or x = .
2
b a cx
 1  x2 1   x 
Q19 Differentiate Tan 1
  with respect to Tan 1  .
 x   1 x 
2
 

3at 2at 2
Q20 If y = 1  t and x = 1  t , then find y’’.
dy 1 y2
Q21 If 1  x  1  y  a( x  y) , prove that
2 2
 .
dx 1  x2
1  sin 3 x 
 3cos 2 x , x  2

  
Q22 Find the value of a and b if the function f(x) =  a, x  is continuous at x = .
 2 2
 b(1  sin x) 
 (  2 x) 2 , x  2

dy y
Q23 If xpyq = (x+y)p+q, prove that  .
dx x

Computer Science:
1. Download two sample papers of comp sc and solve Boolean algebra, Database/SQL questions.
2. Solve the assignment of Boolean Algebra and SQL.

I.P.:
Prepare a synopsis of the discussed projects in the class for annual practical exam and submit it just after summer vacation. It
must contain following points:
-Title of the project - Introduction and feasibility of the project
- Front end and Backend to be used - Database name, Table’s description
- Front end design layouts along with report layouts design

Physical
1) Fitness tests administration for all items.
2) Procedure for Asana, Benefits, contraindication for any two Asanas for each lifestyle disease.
3) Any one game of your choice out of the following:
( Basketball, Football, Kabaddi, Kho-kho, Volleyball, Handball, Hockey, Cricket, Bocce and unified Basketball)
Labelled diagram of Field and Equipment (Rules, terminologies & skills).
Note: All the topics to be written in physical education practical file.
Use pencil for the lay-out and diagrams.
Physics:
1. Make a working model with its synopsis (hand written, by using A-4 size sheets)
Writing a good synopsis report is not only about explaining what you've accomplished or learned through your project.
But you also want to use proper grammar and write well, so that the reader is compelled to think highly of your work.
 Guidelines for Writing Synopsis:
a. Make a Cover Page
b. Acknowledgment
c. Certificate
d. Index
e. Introduction
f. Objective of synopsis.
g. Principle on which synopsis is based.
h. Theory of the concern Synopsis.
i. Scope of the Synopsis.
j. Experimental reports of the synopsis with pictures
k. Conclusion of your synopsis report.
l. Learning outcomes of your synopsis report.
m. Abstract of synopsis report.
n. Observations with diagrams, Graphs, Pictures Etc.
o. Bibliography.
2. Do assignment given through school portal.

Chemistry:
1. substance X forms trimer when added to Benzene. Calculate the freezing point of the 0.25 molal solution. The degree of
association of the solute is found to be 0.80. The freezing point of the benzene is 5.5 oC and its Cryoscopic constant is 5.12
K m-1.
2. Two molar solution of potassium Ferro cyanide has degree of dissociation 0.70 at 300K.Find out the osmotic pressure of
the solution.
3. 0.216molal solution of Cadmium sulphate is prepared in 1000gram of water. The depression in freezing point was
measured to be 0.284K. Calculate the Vant hoff factor. The Cryoscopic constant for water is 1.86K Kg mol-1.
4. 0.90 g of an 1:2 electrolyte was dissolved in 87.90 g of benzene. This raised the boiling point of benzene by 0.25 0 C. If
the molecular mass of the electrolyte is 103. Calculate the molal elevation constant for benzene. Given that the solute
dissociate with degree of dissociation 0.25.
5. A solution of a salt of a metal of atomic weight 112 was electrolysed for 150 minutes with a current of 0.15 amperes. The
weight of metal deposited was 0.783 mg; find the equivalent weight and valency of the metal in the salt.
6. How many coulombs of electricity are required for the oxidation of 90 g of water?
7. Tarnished silver contains Ag2S .Can this tarnish be removed by placing tarnished silver- ware in an aluminium pan
containing an inert electrolytic solution such as NaCl.. The standard electrode potentials for the half reactions :
Ag2S+2e- -------2Ag+S2- is -0.71 V and for Al 3+ +3e- ----Al is -1.66 V
8. In the button cells widely used in watches and other devices the following reaction takes place:
Zn + Ag2O + H2O ------ Zn2+ + 2Ag + 2OH-
Determine ∆Go and Eo for the reaction.
9. Draw schematic graphs showing the following details of the first order reactions
i) Variation of the rate of reaction with change in the concentration of the reactant.
ii) Variation of In [R] Vs t and Log [Ro]/[R] vs t.
10. The rate of a particular reaction doubles when temperature changes from 27 0C to 370C. Calculate the energy of activation
for such a reaction.( R= 8.314 JK-1mol-1 )
11. The half life for radioactive decay of 14C is 5730 y . An archeological artefact contained wood had only 80% of the 14C
found in living tree. Estimate the age of the sample.
12. Decomposition of phosphine (PH3) at 120o proceeds according to the equation:
4PH3 (g) ---------- P4 (g) + 6H2 (g)
It is found that this reaction follows the following rate equation: Rate = k [PH3]
The half life of PH3 is 37.9 s at 120oC.
(i) How much time will be required for ¾ of PH3 to decompose?
(ii) What fraction of the original amount of PH3 will remain left after 1 min.?
Biology:
Do the following------
Q.1. Fossils provide a connecting link between different species. Explain with example.
Q.2. Name the process to estimate the age of a fossil.
Q.3. What is adaptive radiation?
Q.4. What is the founder effect?
Q.5. What is natural selection?
Q.6. What are the various stages of Human evolution?
Q.7. What do you mean by “survival of the fittest”?
Q.8. Comment on the statement, “Migration may increase or decrease the effects of selection”.
Q.9. Creation and presence of variation are directionless, but natural selection is directional as it is in the context of
adaptation. Comment.
 Q.10. Comment on the statement with reference to industrial melanism, “Evolution is apparently reversible”.
Q.11. What is genetic drift?
Q.12. Explain adaptive radiation. Give examples in support of your answer.
Q.13. How is convergent evolution different from divergent evolution?
Q.14. Enumerate the key concepts in the evolution theory of Darwin.
Q15. Define the term Evolution?
Q16. Name the theory which explained the origin of the Universe?
Q17. Who rejected the theory of Abiogenesis?
Q18. What is Pans permia?
Q19. Name the theory favoured the most the process of origin of life?
Q20. What is Adaptive radiation?
Q21. Name the two concepts of Darwinian theory of evolution?
Q22. What is founder’s effect?
Q23. Write two differences between Darwinian theory of evolution and Hugo de vries theory of mutation?
Q24. List out all the conditions on primitive earth before life?
Q25. Give two main concepts of Darwinian theory of natural selection?
Q26. How the fossil’s age could be calculated?
Q27. ‘Adaptive radiation favoured converging evolution.’, Explain?
Q28. Draw a labelled diagram of Miller’s apparatus?
Q29. What were the main concepts of Oparin-Haldane theory of Chemical Evolution?
Q30. Give difference between Homology and Analogy with example in plants and animals?
Q31. Explain some Anthropogenic activities favoured natural selection?
Q32. Comment on embryological evidences in favour of evolution?
Q33. Explain natural selection along with Industrial melanism?
Q34. Explain with the help of figure the effect of natural selection?
Q35. Explain the principle of Equilibrium given by Hardy and Wienberg. List out the factors challenging this principle?
Q36. What do you mean by genetic drift? Explain with examples.
Q37. ‘Darwin’s finches are considered as a very good example of adaptive radiation’. Explain
Q38. A) Name the ancestors of Psilophyton?
B) Also attempt the questions given in class.
C) Prepare a project report on the topics given.

Accountancy:
Prepare a project work on ‘Accountancy-Comprehensive project & Specific project no.1 (based on Ratio
Analysis) specific project no.2 ( based on Cash flow statement)’ following the guidelines prescribed by the
CBSE and as illustrated by the respective teacher.

Business Studies:
Prepare a project work on any one of the following topics:
Principles of Management, Business Environment, Marketing Management, Consumer Protection.
Follow the guidelines prescribed by the CBSE and as illustrated by the respective teacher.

Economics
Prepare and present a research work in a project file according to the guidelines issued by CBSE for the year
2019-2020, on any of the following topics discussed in the class room and submit in its original form
(containing 30 -35 pages) in the month of July.

Political Science
Read Chapter 7 and answer the following Questions on your note book.
Q.1 Explain the Traditional notion of Security.
Q.2 How does Alliance building ensure security of the nation ?
Q.3 Explain the Internal Security concepts.
Q.4 Explain the role of Cooperation to ensure security in the world.
Q.5 What is Confidence building? How it is work out?
Q.6 Explain the narrow and the broad concept of Human security.
Q.7 Explain the role of Cooperative security.
Q.8 Explain India’s security strategy.
Geography
Conduct a household survey on the following parameters.
1- survey of atleast five houses to be done.
2– Acknowledgement
2- Household survey
Area surveyed:
Method used:Individual/ Group
Aim: To know the socio- economic status of families living in Bulandshahar.
DETAILS OF FAMILY SURVEYED
HOUSEHOLDCHARACTERISTICS
* Date
* Name of area surveyed
* Name of the respondent
* Gender Male/Female
* His or her relationship with the household head.
* Age of the respondent
* level of education school /college/professional degree.
* Type of family:Nuclear/joint
ECONOMICSTATUS :
* Name of earning member of the family
* occupation:
* main source of income: business/ service/ rent /any other source
* name of modern amenities:
* mode of transport used: two wheeler/four wheeler
Interpretationofresult:
* Number of family surveyed:
* Total number of males and females:
* Structure of the family nuclear / joint
* basic education status
School/ college/ professional degree.
Broad age groups
 0-15, 16 -50 above 60
 Literacy ratio males and females
 Occupation

business /service/ farming any other service

* Modern amenities :TV, refrigerator, washing machine ,smartphone,Ac,any other amenities
* mode of transport: two wheeler four wheeler.
History
ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS
Q1. What have been the methods used to study the ruins of Hampi over the last two centuries? In what
way do you think they would have complemented the information provided by the priests of the
virupaksha temple?
Q2. How were the water requirements of vijayanagara met?
Q3. What dso you think were the advantages and disadvantages of enclosing agricultural land within the
fortified area of the city?
Q4. What do you thinkwas the significance of thye rituals associated with the mahanavami dibba?
Q5. What are the architectural traditionsd that inspired the architects of vijayanagara?How did they
transform these traditions?
Q6. What impressions of the lives of the ordinary people of vijayanagara can you tell from the various
descriptions in the chapter