ACADEMIC SESSION 2024-25

SUMMER HOLIDAY HOMEWORK

GRADE XII

SUBJECT HOLIDAY HOMEWORK

ENGLISH TASK 1- JOINING THE DOTS

a) In order to develop values like empathy and leadership skills and to apply the classroom learning to the real world
, you are expected to utilize your summer break in providing your whole hearted support in any one of the following
community service projects/ internship programmes:-
· Each one Teach one –
· Clothes collection drive
· Joy of giving week
· Participating in the ‘Clean Yamuna Drive’
· Visiting orphanages or old age homes and spending quality time with the inmates
· Working with an NGO/working as intern
· Story telling sessions for the underprivileged students
b) Record your experiences by writing a diary entry in your notebooks. Also validate your account by pasting
photographs clicked, while doing the project.(to be done on coloured A4 sheets)

TASK 2- LEARNING TO LEARN

Answer the following questions on A4 sheets :-
The Last Lesson
Q1. “Bah! I have plenty of time. I’ll learn it tomorrow”. Franz was shocked when he heard that it was the last lesson in
French and he hardly knew his mother tongue. Many of us find ourselves in similar situations and regret when all is over.
What qualities should we inculcate in our life so that we are able to achieve our goals?
Q2. Is it possible to carry pride in one’s language too far? Explain ‘linguistic chauvinism.’
Lost spring
Q3. Discuss the suitability of the title ‘ Lost Spring.’
Q4. Garbage has different meanings for the children and the adults residing in slums of Seemapuri. Comment.
Q5. “The beauty of the glass bangles of Firozabad contrasts with the misery of people who produce them”. Mention the hazards

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 of working in the glass bangle industry. Discuss the endless spiral of poverty, apathy, greed and injustice present there.
Q6. In what ways do economic, social, and cultural factors intersect to perpetuate child labor practices worldwide, and how can
governments, NGOs, and businesses collaborate to implement effective strategies for its eradication?
The Tiger King
Q7.What is the author’s indirect comment on subjecting innocent animals to the willfulness of human beings?
Q8. The title of the Maharaja reflected grandeur but his death was an anticlimax. Justify.
Q9. What is ironical about the king’s death?
Q10. How has the life of Indian Princes described in the lesson ?
TASK 3
Exploring Through Experience: A Hands-On Learning Adventure
Choose and complete One Project for the CBSE ALS Program, adhering to the guidelines outlined on Google Classroom.
Ensure submission of project files by July 29, 2024.

PHYSICS Project work as per CBSE guidelines the question bank for practice
A format, such as given below, can be followed for preparing the report.
(i) Title of the investigatory project: Write the title of the project, for example, to study full wave rectifier.’
(ii) Objectives: Express as clearly as possible the effect of one variable that the experiment is designed to investigate.
(iii) Materials needed: This might be just a list, or a diagram if a particular piece of apparatus was used or working
model .
(iv) Method: Describe the procedure stepwise including the precautions taken, if any.
(v) Result: A suitable chart or table for recording and organising your readings or measurements should be made out
before you start the experiment.
(vi) Analysis and interpretation: Observation data are factual, and may not be as expected by you.
(vii) Discussion: Discuss briefly the implication of your results and suggest extensions of any kind that can be
undertaken.
(viii) Conclusion: In view of the results obtained and related work done on the topic of the project, write the
conclusion briefly. References: Any work related to the project which you have come across through books/articles or
any other source should be written as reference

CHEMISTRY Project work as per CBSE guidelines

A format, such as given below, can be followed for preparing the report.
(i) Title of the investigatory project: Write the title of the project, for example, ‘Analysis of the inorganic ions in the
toothpaste ’.
(ii) Objectives: Express as clearly as possible the effect of one variable that the experiment is designed to investigate.
(iii) Materials needed: This might be just a list, or a diagram if a particular piece of apparatus was used.
(iv) Method: Describe the procedure stepwise including the precautions taken, if any.
(v) Result: A suitable chart or table for recording and organising your readings or measurements should be made out

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 before you start the experiment.
(vi) Analysis and interpretation: Observation data are factual, and may not be as expected by you.
(vii) Discussion: Discuss briefly the implication of your results and suggest extensions of any kind that can be
undertaken.
(viii) Conclusion: In view of the results obtained and related work done on the topic of the project, write the
conclusion briefly. References: Any work related to the project which you have come across through books/articles or
any other source should be written as reference, for example: Organic Chemistry By Solomon Fryhyl

BIOLOGY Project work as per CBSE guidelines

A format, such as given below, can be followed for preparing the report.
(i) Title of the investigatory project: Write the title of the project, for example, ‘Inheritance pattern of eye colour’.
(ii) Objectives: Express as clearly as possible the effect of one variable that the experiment is designed to investigate.
(iii) Materials needed: This might be just a list, or a diagram if a particular piece of apparatus was used.
(iv) Method: Describe the procedure stepwise including the precautions taken, if any.
(v) Result: A suitable chart or table for recording and organising your readings or measurements should be made out
before you start the experiment.
(vi) Analysis and interpretation: Observation data are factual, and may not be as expected by you.
(vii) Discussion: Discuss briefly the implication of your results and suggest extensions of any kind that can be
undertaken.
(viii) Conclusion: In view of the results obtained and related work done on the topic of the project, write the
conclusion briefly.References: Any work related to the project which you have come across through books/articles or
any other source should be written as reference, for example: Michael Michalco (2001), Cracking Creativity, B

STANDARD Practical work as per CBSE guidelines and the question bank for practice.
MATHEMATICS GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR MATH PRACTICAL WORK:
· All practical work should be done in math practical file.
· Refer to the CBSE LAB Manual grade 12
· The practical file should be in the following order.
OBJECTIVE
MATERIAL REQUIRED
METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION
DEMONSTRATION
OBSERVATION
APPLICATION

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 PRACTICALS
Activity -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.
Activity -3:To demonstrate a function which is not one-one but is onto.
Activity -6 : To explore the principal value of the function sin–1x using a unit circle.
Activity -9 :To find analytically the limit of a function f (x) at x = c and also to check the continuity of the function at that
point.
Activity -13: To understand the concepts of decreasing and increasing functions.
Activity -14:To understand the concepts of local maxima, local minima and point of inflection.
Activity -15:To understand the concepts of absolute maximum and minimum values of a function in a given closed
interval through its graph.
Activity -17: To find the time when the area of a rectangle of given dimensions become maximum, if the length is
decreasing and the breadth is increasing at given rates.
Activity -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.
Activity -26: To measure the shortest distance between two skew lines and verify it analytically.

ACCOUNTANCY Project work as per CBSE guidelines and the question bank for practice.
Specific Project -1 Cash Flow Statement
1. Name of the Project : Preparation and Analysis of Cash Flow Statement of -- -- (say Dabur India Ltd )
Write 10-12 pages about the company.
2. Objectives
(i) To provide information regarding Sources and uses of cash from different activities. (ii) To
highlighted the net change in the position of Cash and cash Equivalents
3. Period under study
Financial year ended March….(say 31, 2018) and March 31,2019
4. Tools of Analysis
Cash Flow Statement
5. Source of Material
From ….(say ITC )official website
Specific Project 1 Part II RATIO ANALYSIS
Project on Earning Per Share, Return on investment, working capital turnover ratio, fixed assets turnover ratio and
Receivables turnover ratio of LG Electronics India Private Limited.
1. Name of Project
A Comparative study with the use of Accounting Ratios.
2. Objective
To study whether the company has performed better than before.
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 3. Period under study Year
4. Tools of Analysis
(1) Comparative statement, and
(2) Accounting Ratios
5. Source of Material (LIKE )From LG Annual Report
6. Processing of Data
(A) A comparative statement of year i.e. ....and ..... This will include the comparison of data with Accounting
Ratios like :
(1) Earning per share
(2) Return on investment
(3) Working capital turnover ratio
(4) Fixed assets turnover ratio
(5) Receivables turnover ratio.
(6) Short Term Solvency Ratio
The relative change will also be shown on the Bar Graph.
Sequence
1. Cover Page
2. Certificate and Acknowledgement
3. Why I have selected the topic
4. Index
5. Introduction
6. Content (Detail)- Company’s Profile
7. Print out of Company’s Financial Statements (i.e Balance Sheet & Statement of Profit and Loss)
8.Specific Project -I
9. Specific Project -II
10. Conclusion
11. My learnings
12. References- BIBLIOGRAPHY
Teacher’s Remark
• Page number should be written at the bottom (in the middle) of the page.
Projet should be handwritten
Prepare Bar diagram on graph Papers
Use only normal pastel color A4 sheets without any design.
• For Further details please visit CBSE official website as given under: http://cbseacademic.nic.in

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BUSINESS STUDIES Students are supposed to select one unit out of 4 and are required to make only ONE project.
from the selected unit. (Consist of one project of 20 marks)
I. Project One: Elements of Business Environment
II. Project Two: Principles of Management
III. Project Three: Stock Exchange
IV. Project Four: Marketing
Details about the project can be found in the following link:-
https://cbseacademic.nic.in//web_material/CurriculumMain24/SrSec/BusinessStudies_
SrSec_2024-25.pdf
Project work as per C.B.S.E guidelines
• Presentation and writing that is succinct and coherent in project file
• Introduction of topic/title and identifying the causes, consequences and/or remedies
• Various stakeholders and effect on each one of them
• Case Studies, Current scenario, Advantages and disadvantages of situations or issues identified.
• Short-term and long-term implications of economic strategies suggested in the course of research
• Validity, reliability, appropriateness and relevance of data used for research work and for presentation in
the project file
• Citation of the materials referred to, in the file in footnotes, resources section, bibliography etc.
Sequence
1. Cover Page
2. Certificate and Acknowledgement
3. Why I have selected the topic
4. Index
5. Introduction
6. Content (Detail)
7. Pros and Cons
8. Impact on different segments of the economy
9. Case Study
10. Comparative Analysis
11. Current Scenario
12. Sustainable Development goals related to the topic
13. Conclusion
14. My learnings
15. Questionnaire (Consisting of 10-15 questions and 10 individual responses.
16. References

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 • Page number should be written at the bottom (in the middle) of the page.
Students can also refer to newspaper articles in The Economic Times. Business Magazine, India Today.
Files to be submitted on 1st July 2024.

ECONOMICS The students will prepare a project on any one of the following topics.
Project Topics-
1. Micro and Small Scale Industries
2. Food Supply Channel in India
3. Contemporary Employment situation in India
4. Disinvestment policy of the government
5. Goods and Services Tax Act and its Impact on GDP
6. Health Expenditure (of any state)
Any other newspaper article and its evaluation on basis of economic principles
Any other topic
:Project work as per C.B.S.E guidelines
• Presentation and writing that is succinct and coherent in project file
• Introduction of topic/title and identifying the causes, consequences and/or remedies
• Various stakeholders and effect on each one of them
• Case Studies, Current scenario, Advantages and disadvantages of situations or issues identified.
• Short-term and long-term implications of economic strategies suggested in the course of research
• Validity, reliability, appropriateness and relevance of data used for research work and for presentation in
the project file
• Citation of the materials referred to, in the file in footnotes, resources section, bibliography etc.
Expected Checklist:
• Project should be hand written.
• PPT to be prepared consisting of 5 slides only.
• The total length of the project will be of 35- 40 pages.
• For Further details please visit CBSE official website as given under: http://cbseacademic.nic.in
Sequence
1. Cover Page
2. Certificate and Acknowledgement
3. Why I have selected the topic
4. Index
5. Introduction
6. Content (Detail)
7. Pros and Cons
8. Impact on different segments of the economy
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 9. Case Study
10. Comparative Analysis
11. Current Scenario
12. Sustainable Development goals related to the topic
13. Conclusion
14. My learnings
15. Questionnaire (Consisting of 10-15 questions and 10 individual responses.
16. References
• Page number should be written at the bottom (in the middle) of the page.
Students can also refer to newspaper articles in The Economic Times.
Files to be submitted on 1st July 2024.

ENTREPRENEURSHIP Students have to do TWO projects in the entire academic session.

TOPICS FOR THE PROJECT:
1. Business Plan
2. Market Survey
Project work as per C.B.S.E guidelines
1. Introduction of topic/title
2. Identifying the product/service
3. Various stakeholders and effect on each of them
4. Use of different tools for market assessment and it’s analysis
5. Implication of 4P’s in the process of marketing
6. Calculation of various costs involved in the business planning process
7. Validity, reliability, appropriateness and relevance of data used for research work and for presentation in the project
file
8. Presentation and writing that is succinct and coherent in project file
9.Citation of the materials referred to, in the file in footnotes, resources section, bibliography etc.

HISTORY Project Title: "Mahabharata Through the EyesArchaeology: m Features of Society and Excavation of Hastinapur"
Objectives
1. To understand the historical context of the Mahabharata.
2. To explore the features of society during the Mahabharata period.
3. To analyze the archaeological excavations at Hastinapur.
4. To evaluate the findings and their significance in understanding ancient Indian society.

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 Chapter 1: Historical Context of the Mahabharata
1. The Epic of Mahabharata
● Overview of the Mahabharata and its significance in Indian culture.
● Major events and characters in the Mahabharata.
● Historical and mythological perspectives.
2. Archaeology and the Mahabharata
● Role of archaeology in validating historical texts.
● Previous studies and findings related to the Mahabharata.

Chapter 2: Features of Society During the Mahabharata Period

1. Social Structure
● Varna system and its implications.
● Role of kings, warriors, priests, and commoners.
2. Economy
● Agriculture, trade, and commerce.
● Urbanization and town planning.
3. Religion and Culture
● Vedic rituals and practices.
● Temples, festivals, and cultural artifacts.
4. Daily Life
● Housing, clothing, and food habits.
● Art, music, and literature.

Chapter 3: Archaeological Excavation of Hastinapur

1. Introduction to Hastinapur
● Historical significance of Hastinapur.
● Location and geographical context.
2. Excavation History
● Major excavations and discoveries.
● Key archaeologists and their contributions.
3. Findings at Hastinapur
● Artifacts: pottery, tools, weapons.
● Structures: palaces, residential areas, public buildings.
● Evidence of natural disasters (e.g., floods).
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 4. Analysis of Findings
● Correlation between findings and textual descriptions.
● Insights into the society, economy, and culture of the period.

Chapter 4: Conclusion
1. Summary of Findings
● Recap of major discoveries and their significance.
2. Impact on Understanding the Mahabharata
● How archaeological evidence has shaped our understanding of the Mahabharata.
3. Future Directions
● Potential areas for further research and excavation.

Project File and PPT

Project File
1. Cover Page
● Title, Student’s Name, Class, School, and Date.
2. Table of Contents
● Organized with chapter titles and page numbers.
3. Chapters
● Detailed write-up as outlined above.
● Include illustrations, maps, and photographs of artifacts where possible.
4. Bibliography
● List of books, articles, and online resources used.
5. Appendix
● Additional materials, if any.
PowerPoint Presentation
1. Slide 1: Title Slide
● Project Title, Student’s Name, Class, School.
2. Slide 2: Introduction
● Brief overview of the project objectives.
3. Slide 3-5: Historical Context of the Mahabharata
● Key points and images.
4. Slide 6-8: Features of Society
● Social structure, economy, religion, and daily life.

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 5. Slide 9-11: Archaeological Excavation of Hastinapur
● Excavation history, major findings, and analysis.
6. Slide 12: Conclusion
● Summary and impact on understanding the Mahabharata.
7. Slide 13: Bibliography
● References and sources.
8. Slide 14: Questions
● Invite questions from the audience.

References
1. Gupta, S.P. "The Mahabharata and Archaeology." Journal of Indian History.
2. Lal, B.B. "Excavation at Hastinapur and Other Explorations." Archaeological Survey of India.
3. Sharma, R.S. "Ancient Indian Society." Oxford University Press.
Tips for Preparing the Project
● Ensure clarity and coherence in writing.
● Use reliable and scholarly sources.
● Incorporate visuals to make the project engaging.
● Practice your presentation to ensure a smooth delivery.

This outline should provide a comprehensive framework for your project on "Mahabharata Through the Eyes of
Archaeology." Good luck with your research and presentation!

POLITICAL SCIENCE CBSE Project file work as per the CBSE guidelines-

1. Research will be done for the allotted topics from the various research platforms available online and offline.
2. Collection of data- images, cartoons, statistics in background of the research topic to be collated
3. Reference sources will be written in the specified format as instructed in the class.
4. Documentation of the limitations encountered during the project transaction
5. Concluding remarks
6. Compilation of information in a soft copy format in a google document, which will be open for editing by the
subject mentor
7. PPT of 10 slides on the assigned CBSE topic.
8. Target-July- 70% of the research project

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LEGAL STUDIES INTRODUCTION:
The student is required to do a project on ‘Understanding Case Laws’
OBJECTIVES: The project work aims to enable students to:
-Identify a legal problem and provide its remedy
-Select relevant legal sources and conduct research
-Analyze and distinguish between types of cases
-Apply case laws and relevant statutory laws
METHODOLOGY-: The student is required to select any 3 decided cases related to the curriculum where one must be
civil in nature, one criminal and one constitutional in character.
-The research on the cases must include the following points:
-Name of the case
-Parties to the case
-Citation to the case
-Bench
- Nature of the case (Civil, Criminal or Constitutional)
-Facts of the case and issues involved
-Decision of the case including Ratio Decidendi and Obiter Dicta
Rubrics as follows -
Preparation and presentation of file (5 marks)
2 Research work (5 marks)
3 Understanding and application of legal concept (5 marks)
4 Viva (5 marks)
Total (20 marks)

PSYCHOLOGY Students will make a Case Profile

-Cover page
- Introduction to case study
-introduction about disorder
-Identification of data
-case history
-Recording signs
- Concluding comments
-Bibliography

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GEOGRAPHY Practical work to be done in the file.

Art Integration Project-

Topic- Gaddi Tribal Community
You can do any one of the following activity-
-**Drawing/Sketching **of any aspect of their lifestyle- clothing, housing, tools, jewelry, etc. on A3 or A4 size sheet
along with write up in A4 sheet.
-*Make a video* where through storytelling talk about their history, lifestyle, occupation, their progress through Tribal
Development program.
-*Make a Video* where you can sing their folk songs or perform their traditional dance. Please dress up accordingly.

COMPUTER SCIENCE A.Project as per CBSE guidelines.

Create a project using python and SQL on any one of the following topics.

1 .Student Management System 2. Health Club Management System

3. Electricity Bill Generation System 4. Library Management System
5. Airways Reservation System 6. Tutorial Management System
7. Railway Enquiry System 8 Hotel Management System
9. Eating Joint Management System 10. Bank Management System
11. Address Personal Diary Management System 12. Employee Management System
13 Mobile Shop Management 14 Restaurant Management System
15 Book Shop Management System

Kindly Note: -
• The language used for programming shall be Python only
• Format of reports to be generated is available in google classroom and shall be discussed
with the teacher I/C
• Your project file should contain the following documents at the time of submission
1. Print out of all the forms (in design mode & run mode ) used in your project
2. Program Code of all modules used in the program
3. Name and type of data files used in the project
4. Cover page specifying AIM of your project
5. Certificate and acknowledgement as per format discussed with the teacher I/C

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PHYSICAL Practical work to be done in the file.
EDUCATION Practical No 1: Fitness tests administration.(SAI Khelo India test)
Practical No 2: Procedure for Asana, Benefits & Contraindication for any Asana for each lifestyle disease.
Practical No 3: Anyone one IOA recognized sports/Games of choice.Labelled diagram of field & Equipment. Also, Mention
its Rules, Terminologies & Skill.
Archey, Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Boxing, football, Gymnastics, Hockey, Judo, Kabaddi, Kho-Kho, Shooting,
Swimming, Volleyball, Weightlifting and Wrestling.

FINE ARTS Still Life:

A water pitcher.
Composition:
A family on the beach.
Both the work should be on A2 sheet.
You can choose your choice of medium.

FASHION STUDIES Practical work

1) To use visual references to analyze ancient draped garments
2) To analyze the impact of the Industrial Revolution during the British Raj in India
3) Basic Pattern Development- All the patterns should be labeled and arranged in A3 File.

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