ARMY PUBLIC SCHOOL, PATIALA

HOLIDAYS HOMEWORK
CLASS - X (2024-25)

SUBJECT - ENGLISH

1.AIL PROJECT:

Compare and contrast the states MAHARASHTRA and SIKKIM in terms of:

(i)English Authors

(ii) Music

(iii) Culture and Traditions

(iv)Dance Forms

Support your points with suitable pictorials (pictures/ collage). Submit your project
in a scrap file/ as Power point presentation. Keep it high on aesthetic and artistic
sense.

2. WORK BOOK:

Do chapter I, II, III and IV of workbook (Words and Expressions- II).

3.WRITING (AESTHETIC AND INFORMATIVE):

Make Posters on the following topics:

a) Importance of Yoga and Meditation

b) Best Gift Ever- Be an Organ Donor

4.READING AND REVIEW:

Read any good book and present a review on it in a video recording of 2-3
minutes.Make sure that you should be in school uniform while getting yourself
recorded.

5.REVISION:

Revise all the topics that have been done till now and polish your skills for better
performance in academics as well as co-curricular activities.
 SUBJECT - MATHS

NOTE : Do the following questions in a separate notebook.

1. If LCM (480, 672) = 3360, find HCF (480,672).

2. Find the largest number that divides 1251, 9377 and 15628 leaving remainders 1, 2 and 3,
respectively.
3. In a morning walk, three persons step off together and their steps measure 40 cm, 42 cm and
45 cm, respectively. What is the minimum distance each should walk so that each can cover
the same distance in complete steps?
4. Find the largest number which divides 245 and 1029 leaving remainder 5 in each case.
5. Two tankers contain 850 litres and 680 litres of kerosene oil respectively. Find the
maximum capacity of a container which can measure the kerosene oil of both the tankers
when used an exact number of times.
𝑚 𝑛
6. If m and n are zeroes of the polynomial 3𝑥 2 + 11x − 4, find the value of 𝑛 + 𝑚 .

7. If 2 and – 3 are the zeroes of the polynomial 𝑥 2 + (𝑎 + 1)𝑥 + 𝑏, then find the values of ‘a’
and ‘b’.
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8. Find the zeroes of the polynomial 𝑥 2 + 6 𝑥 − 2 and verify the relation between the

coefficients and the zeroes of the polynomial.

9. If one zero of the quadratic polynomial𝑥 2 + 3𝑥 + 𝑘 is 2, then find the value of k.
10. If α and βare the zeroes of the quadratic polynomial𝑓(𝑥) = 4𝑥 2 − 5𝑥 − 1, then find :
(i) 𝛼 4 𝛽 3 + 𝛼 3 𝛽 4 (ii) 𝛼 4 + 𝛽 4
11. Solve each of the following system of linear equations graphically:
(i) 2x + 3y = 4 ; 3x − 4y = 1 (ii) x − y + 1 = 0 ; 3x + 2y − 12 = 0
12. Find the value of k, so that5x – 3y = 0; 2x + ky = 0 has a non-zero solution.
13. Find the values of a andb for which2x − 3y = 7 ; (a + b)x − (a + b − 3)y = 4a + b has
an infinite number of solutions.
14. Two years ago, a man was 5 times as old as his son. Two years later his age will be 8 more
than three times the age of the son. Find the present ages of the man and his son.
15. The sum of numerator and denominator of a fraction is 12. If the denominator is increased
1
by 3 then the fraction becomes 2 . Find the fraction.

16. Solve the following pair of linear equations by both elimination and substitution method :
(i) 11x + 15y + 23 = 0; 7x – 2y – 20 = 0 (ii)2x + y = 7; 4x – 3y + 1 = 0.
17. Solve the following quadratic equations:
(i) 𝑥 2 + 11𝑥 + 30 = 0 (iii) 𝑦 2 − 21𝑦 + 108 = 0
𝑥+3 3𝑥−7
(ii) = 2𝑥−3 (iv) 𝑧 2 − 32𝑧 − 105 = 0
𝑥+2

18. Find the value of k for which the quadratic equation (𝑘 − 12)𝑥 2 + 2(𝑘 − 12)𝑥 + 2 = 0 has
two real and equal roots.
19. The difference of the squares of two numbers is 45. The squares of the smaller number are 4
times the larger number. Find the numbers.
20. The sum of the ages of a man and his son is 45 years. Five years ago, the product of their
ages in years was four times the man’s age at that time. Find their present ages.
21. Find the middle term of AP : 6, 13, 20, ……….. 216.
22. If 10 times 10th term of an AP is equal to 15 times its 15thterm . Find the 25th term.
23. If 𝑎8 is half of 𝑎2 and 𝑎11 exceeds one-third of 𝑎4 by 1. Find 𝑎15 and 𝑆13 .
24. If the numbers n − 2, 4n − 1, 5n + 2 are in AP. Find ‘n’.
25. If nth term of an AP is -4n + 15, find sum of first 20 terms .
Activities :(To be done in practical file)

1. Represent the quadratic polynomial graphically.

2. To verify the sum of first ‘n’ natural numbers.
3. To verify the sum of first ‘n’ odd natural numbers.
Project : Do the art-integrated activity in scrap book.
 SUBJECT –SCIENCE

1.Do complete following activities in practical file.

A. Performing and observing the following reactions and classify them into: A. Combination
reaction B. Decomposition reaction C. Displacement reaction D. Double displacement reaction
(i) Action of water on quicklime (ii) Action of heat on ferrous sulphate crystals (iii) Iron nails kept
in copper sulphate solution (iv) Reaction between sodium sulphate and barium chloride
solution.
B. Preparing a temporary mount of a leaf peel to show stomata.
C. Experimentally show that carbon dioxide is given out during respiration. Experimentally show
that carbon dioxide is given out during respiration.
D. Determination of the focal length of: i) Concave mirror ii) Convex lens by obtaining the image of
a distant object.
E. Tracing the path of a ray of light passing through a rectangular glass slab for different angles of
incidence. Measure the angle of incidence, angle of refraction, and angle of emergence and
interpret the result.
F. Tracing the path of the rays of light through a glass prism.

2. Art integrated activity :- Make a comparison vegetation and climatic conditions of

Maharashtra and Sikkim.(Prepare a file/scrap book, collage or ppt)

3. Do solve both the sets of UT -I test papers (in science notebook)

4. do solve worksheet given below.

CHEMICAL REACTIONS ANS EQUATIONS

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS:
Q.1. Some crystals of copper sulphate were dissolved in water. The color of the solution obtained
would be:
(a) Green (b) Red (c) Blue (d) Brown
Q.2. When Zinc pieces are added to dilute HCl taken in a test tube, then:
(a) No change takes place
(b) The colour of the solution becomes yellow.
(c) A pungent smelling gas gets liberated
(d) Small bubbles of H2 gas appear on the surface of zinc pieces
Q.3. PbS reacts with ozone (O3) and forms PbSO4. As per the balanced equation, molecules of
ozone required for every one molecule of PbS is/are:
(a) 4 (b) 3 (c) 2 (d) 1
Q.4. Chemically rust is:
(a) Hydrated ferrous oxide (b) Hydrated ferric oxide
(c) Only ferric oxide (d) None of these
Q.5. In the reaction:
PbO + CPb + CO
(a) PbO is oxidised (b) C acts as an oxidising agent
(c) Carbon acts as a reduction agent (d) Reaction does not represent redox reaction.

6.The reaction between lead nitrate and potassium iodide present in aqueous solution is an
example of

(a) Decomposition Reaction (b) Displacement Reaction

(c) Double Displacement Reaction (d) Neutralisation Reaction
Q.7. What happens when dilute hydrochloric acid is added to iron filling? Tick the correct answer
(a) Hydrogen gas and iron chloride are produced.
(b) Chlorine gas and iron hydroxide are produced
(c) No reaction takes place
(d) Iron salt and water are produced
Q.8. A student adds lead and silver to two different test tubes containing an equal amount of Copper
Sulphate solution. The student observes that the color of the solution in the test tube with lead
changes. What explains the change in the color of the solution?
(a) A displacement reaction takes place as lead replaces copper from the solution.
(b) A combination reaction takes place as lead combines with sulphate in the solution.
(c) Decomposition reaction takes place as copper dissociates from sulphate in the solution.
(d) A double displacement reaction takes place as copper dissociates from sulphate and lead
combines with sulphate in the solution.
Q. 9. In an electrolytic cell where electrolysis is carried, cathode has:
(a) Positive change (b) Negative charge
(c) Connected to negative terminal of the battery (d) None of these is correct.

Q10.Which of the following is not a balanced equation?

(a) Fe + Cl2 FeCl3 (b) Mg + CuSO4MgSO4 +Cu
(c) NaOH + HCl NaCl + H2O (d) Zn + S ZnS

CASE STUDY BASED QUESTIONS:

Q.1. Read the following and answer the questions :
A student was asked to investigate what happens when a piece of shiny magnesium ribbon is added
to copper sulphate solution. The apparatus was set up as shown below. The mass was recorded at the
start and again after one hour.
1.1. Complete the equation:
Mg + CuSO4 →--------- + ---------
(a) MgSO4 + Cu (c) MgS + Cu2O
(b) MgO + Cu (d) Mg SO3 + Cu2O

1.2. Choose from below the name given to this type of reaction:
(a) Combustion (b) Displacement
(c) Corrosion (d) Electrolysis

1.3. Balance the following symbol equation that represents the displacement reaction that takes place
between zinc and silver nitrate solution.
Zn + AgNO3 → Zn(NO3)2 + Ag
(a) Zn + 2AgNO3 → Zn(NO3)2 + 2Ag
(b) Zn + 3AgNO3 → Zn(NO3)2 + 3Ag

(c) Zn + 2AgNO3 → Zn(NO3)2 + Ag

(d) 2 Zn + AgNO3 → Zn(NO3)2 + Ag
1.4. The experiment was repeated using sodium sulphate solution instead of copper sulphate
solution. No reaction took place. Put the metals copper, magnesium and sodium in order of
reactivity.
(a) I. Sodium II Copper III Magnesium
(b) I Magnesium II Copper III Sodium
(c) I. Copper II. Magnesium III. Sodium
(d) I. Sodium II. Magnesium III. Copper

1.5. What will be the mass of the beaker and content after 1 hour?
(a.) More than 80.6 g (b) Equal to 80.6 g
(c) Less than 80.6 g (d) None of the above

LIFE PROCESSES
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS
1. The breakdown of pyruvate to give carbon dioxide, water and energy takes place in
(a) cytoplasm. (b) mitochondria. (c) chloroplast. (d) nucleus.

2. During cellular respiration one molecule of glucose is first broken down into two molecules of
(a) Acetic acid (b) Pyruvic acid (c) Lactic acid (d) None of the above

3. Which of the following statements about the autotrophs is incorrect?

(a) They synthesise carbohydrates from carbon dioxide and water in the presence of sunlight and
chlorophyll
(b) They store carbohydrates in the form of starch
(c) They convert carbon dioxide and water into carbohydrates in the absence of sunlight
(d) They constitute the first trophic level in food chains

4. Choose the function of the pancreatic juice from the following

(a) trypsin digests proteins and lipase carbohydrates
(b) trypsin digests emulsified fats and lipase proteins
(c) trypsin and lipase digest fats
(d) trypsin digests proteins and lipase emulsified fats

5. Choose the correct path of urine in our body

(a) kidney →ureter →urethra →urinary bladder
(b) kidney →urinary bladder →urethra →ureter
(c) kidney →ureters →urinary bladder →urethra

Assertion (A) : Photosynthesis takes place in green parts of the plants.

Reason (R) : Photosynthesis always takes place in leaves.
Assertion (A) : Ureters are the tubes which carry urine from kidneys to the bladder.
Reason (R): Urine is stored in the urethra.

CASE STUDY QUESTION

1.Read the following paragraph and answer the questions:
Rishi experienced muscular cramps during the training session for his upcoming football match. Mr.
Sen, his coach advised him on a schedule of some aerobic exercises to overcome his problem of
muscularcramps. Rishi followed his coach’s advice and did not face the problem of muscular cramps
again during his match.
1.1. Which life process is depicted by the above passage?
(a) Respiration (b) Digestion (c) Nutrition (d) Excretion
1.2. Lack of oxygen in muscles often leads to cramps due to
(a) Conversion of pyruvate to ethanol (b) Conversion of glucose to pyruvate
(c) Conversion of pyruvate to glucose (d) Conversion of pyruvate to lactic acid
1.3. Lactic acid is produced by ________ respiration in yeast.
(a) aerobic (b) anaerobic (c) oxidative (d) none of these.

LIGHT: Reflection and refraction

Light is a form of energy which induces sensation of vision to our eyes. It becomes visible when it
bounces off on surfaces and hits our eyes. The phenomenon of bouncing back of light rays in the
same medium on striking a smooth surface is called reflection of light.
If parallel beam of incident rays remains parallel even after reflection and goes only in one direction
is known as regular reflection. It takes place mostly in plane mirrors or highly polished metal
surfaces. The mirror outside the driver side of a vehicle is usually a spherical mirror and printed on
such a mirror is usually the warning "vehicles in this mirror are closer than they appear."
(i) Which type of mirror is used outside the driver's side of a vehicle?
a) Plane mirror (b) Concave mirror
(c) Convex mirror (d) Magic mirror

Numerical problems

(a) A 5 cm tall object is placed perpendicular to the principal axis of a convex lens of focal length 20
cm. The distance of the object from the lens is 30 cm. Find the position, nature and size of the image
formed. (b) Draw a labelled ray diagram showing object distance, image distance and focal length in
the above case
(b) Size of image of an object by a mirror having a focal length of 20 cm is observed to be reduced to
1/3rd of its size. At what distance the object has been placed from the mirror? What is the nature of
the image and the mirror.

(HUMAN EYE AND COLORFUL WORLD)

Q. 1. Colour of sky appears blue, due to the

(A) atmospheric refraction (B) presence of plants in water

(C) scattering of light (D) none of these

Q. 2. Colour of sun appears white During the day time beacase

(A) Blue colour scatter most (B) Red colour scatter most

(C) All colours of white light scattered away (D) white colour is least scattered

Q. 3. Red colour is used as danger sign as

(A) red colour scattered least by smoke (B) red colour scattered most by smoke

(C) Red colour absorbs by the smoke (D) red colour moves fast in air

Q. 4. Phenomenon on which human eye is working-

(A) refraction (B) reflection (C) total internal refraction (D) ciliary muscles

Q. 5. Which colour of light refracts most when passes through a prism-

(A) yellow (B) Red (C) orange (D) indigo

Q. 6. Which of the following controls the amount of light entering the eye

(A) pupil (B) iris (C) cornea (D) lens

Q. 7. Which type of image formed on the retina of human eye

(A) Real and Inverted (B) Virtual and Inverted

(C) real and erect (D) virtual and erect

Q. 8. The change of focal length of eye lens is caused by the action of the

(A) ciliary muscles (B) iris (C) cornea (D) pupil

Case study-based Questions-

When a ray of light incident on a prism it will split in seven colours that is called dispersion of
light. A prism is a transparent refracting body bounded by plane faces which are inclined to
each other at a particular angle called angle of prism denoted by A . When a ray of light passes
through a prism, it suffers refraction twice and hence the ray deviates through a certain angle
from its original path. The angle between the incident ray and emergent ray is called angle of
deviation.

Q 16. For which colour the angle of deviation is minimum?

A. Red B. Blue C. Violet D. Yellow

Q 17. When a white light falls on a prism, the ray at its surface suffers:

(A) Refraction only (B) dispersion only

(C) deviation only (D) all of above

Q 18. In nature, dispersion of light is happening in

(A) Blue colour of sky (B) Formation of rainbow

(C) Twinkling of stars (D) advance sunrise

CONTROL AND COORDINATION

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS

Q .1. Which of the following statements is correct about receptors?
(a) Gustatory receptors detect taste while olfactory receptors detect smell
(b) Both gustatory and olfactory receptors detect smell
(c) Auditory receptors detect smell and olfactory receptors detect taste
(d) Olfactory receptors detect taste and gustatory receptors smell
Q .2. Electrical impulse travels in a neuron from
(a) Dendrite axon → axonal end → cell body
(b) Cell body → dendrite → axon → axonal end
(c) Dendrite → cell body → axon → axonal end
(d) Axonal end → axon → cell body → dendrite
Q 3. In a synapse, chemical signal is transmitted from
(a) dendritic end of one neuron to axonal end of another neuron
(b) axon to cell body of the same neuron
(c) cell body to axonal end of the same neuron
(d) axonal end of one neuron to dendritic end of another neuron
Q.4. In a neuron, conversion of electrical signal to a chemical signal occurs at/in
(a) cell body (b) axonal end (c) dendritic end (d) axon
Q. 5. Which is the correct sequence of the components of a reflex arc?
(a) Receptors → Muscles → Sensory neuron → Motor neuron → Spinal cord
(b) Receptors → Motor neuron → Spinal cord → Sensory neuron → Muscle
(c) Receptors → Spinal cord → Sensory neuron → Motor neuron → Muscle
(d) Receptors → Sensory neuron → Spinal cord → Motor neuron → Muscle

SUBJECT –SOCIAL STUDIES

➡️Social Science Art Integrated Project

Make any of the following on the topic

Political Parties of Maharashtra and Sikkim

● PPT
● COLLAGE
● BROCHURE
● SKETCHES
● Project File
SUBJECT – PUNJABI

ਬਹੁਅਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ( 50)ਸ਼ਬਦ ਅਤੇ ਕਕਕਰਆ ਕਿਸ਼ੇਸ਼ਣ ਕਿਖੋ ਅਤੇ ਯਾਦ ਕਰੋ।
 SUBJECT – ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

Make a chart, or ppt (15 slides or practical file)

1. Application of NLP
2. Application of CV
3. Application of data science
4. 4Ws canvas for kimchi preparation project
5. Problem statement template for AI powered pest control.

SUBJECT – INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Make Poster on Cyber Security

SUBJECT – ART

Make 2 Paintings Depicting The Folk Art Of Maharashtra And Sikkim