HOLIDAY HOMEWORK

CBSE 10th
MATHS
Real Numbers
1. The LCM and HCF of two numbers are 360 and 12 respectively. If one of the numbers is
60, find the other number.
2. Find the HCF and LCM of 368, 460, 552
3. Prove that √5 is an irrational number.
4. In a morning walk three persons step off together, their steps measure 70 cm, 75 cm and 80
cm respectively. What is the minimum distance each should walk so that he can cover the
distance in complete steps?
5. During a sale, colour pencils were being sold in packs of 48 each and crayons in packs of
64 each. If you want full packs of both and the same number of pencils and crayons, how
many of each would you need to buy?

6. Prove that 3 + 2√3 is an irrational number.

7. Find the least number that is divisible by all the numbers between 2 and 8 (both inclusive).
8. Without actually performing the long division, state whether the following rational
numbers will have a terminating decimal expansion or a non-terminating repeating decimal
expansion.
Write down the decimal expansions of the numbers which have a terminating decimal
expansion.
(i) 17/8 (ii) 25/441 (iii) 15/250
9. Express each of the following integers as a product of its prime.
(i) 840 (ii) 936

Polynomials
1. If the zeroes of the polynomial 𝑥 3 – 6𝑥 2 + 𝑥 − 1 are 𝑎 – 𝑏, 𝑎, 𝑎 + 𝑏, find 𝑎 and 𝑏.
2. On dividing 𝑥 3 − 6𝑥 2 − 𝑥 − 2 by a polynomial 𝑔(𝑥), the quotient and remainder were
𝑥 − 3 and (−𝑥 + 1), respectively. Find 𝑔(𝑥)
3. Find all the zeroes of 𝑥 3 − 5𝑥 2 − 2𝑥 + 24, if you know that one of its zero is 4.
4. Divide 4𝑥 3 − 𝑥 2 + 7𝑥+6 by 2 − 𝑥 + 𝑥 2 .
5. Find a quadratic polynomial each with the given numbers as the sum and product of its
zeroes respectively.

(i) √2, −3 (ii) 0, 3

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6. Verify that 2, –2, − 2 are the zeroes of the cubic polynomial 𝑝(𝑥) = 2𝑥 3 + 𝑥 2 − 8𝑥 − 4,
and then verify the relationship between the zeroes and the coefficients.
7. Look at the graphs given below. Each is the graph of 𝑦 = 𝑝(𝑥),
where 𝑝(𝑥) is a polynomial. For each of the graphs, find the number of zeroes of 𝑝(𝑥).

8. If 𝛼, 𝛽are the zeros of the polynomial 𝑓(𝑥) = 2𝑥 2 − 3𝑥 + 𝑘 such that 𝛼 − 𝛽 = 1 find the
value of 𝑘.
9. Find a quadratic polynomial whose zeros are 4 and −1.

Linear equations in 2 variables

1. Graph of every linear equation in two variables represent a ___
(a) point (b) straight line (c) curve (d) triangle
2. Which of the following is the solution of the pair of linear equations:
5𝑥 – 3𝑦 = 0, 𝑦 – 2𝑥 = −1
(a) (5, 1) (b) (2, 3) (c) (1, 5) (d) (3, 5)
3. The pair of linear equations is said to be inconsistent if they have
(a) only one solution (b) no solution
(c) infinitely many solutions (d) both (a) and (c)
4. If the lines represented by the pair of linear equations
3𝑥 + 4𝑦 = 5, 2(𝑘 + 2)𝑦 + (𝑘 + 4) 𝑥 = 5𝑘
are coincident then the value of 𝑘 is ____
(a) –3 (b) 3 (c) 2 (d) –2
5. Find the value of 𝑘 so that the equations 𝑥 + 2𝑦 = – 7, −3𝑥 + 𝑘𝑦 + 14 = 0 will
represent parallel lines.
6. The sum of two natural numbers is 24 and their difference is 2. Find the numbers.
7. Solve 2𝑥 – 𝑦 = −6, − 𝑥 + 2𝑦 = 6 and hence find the value of p when 𝑦 = 3𝑥 – 𝑝
8. Solve for x and y: 77𝑥 + 145𝑦 = 367, 145𝑥 + 77𝑦 = 299
9. Check graphically whether the pair of eq. 2𝑥 + 3𝑦 – 3 = 0 and 3𝑥 – 𝑦 – 10 = 0 is
consistent. Also, find the coordinates of the points where the graphs of the lines of equations
meet the y-axis.
10. One year ago, Sam was six times as old as his daughter. Six years later, he will be four
years older than thrice her age. How old are they now?
11. Dinesh is walking along the line joining (−4, 8) and (0, 5). Naresh is walking along the
line joining (2,1) and (0, 0). Represent on graph and find the point where both of them cross
each other.
12. In a competitive examination, two marks are awarded for each correct answer while ½
mark is deducted for every wrong answer. Jacob answered 140 questions and got 190 marks.
How many questions did he answer correctly?
BIOLOGY
1. Draw the neat and well - labelled diagram of the following:
a. Human Digestive system, b. Lungs and respiratory pathway,
c. Human heart,
d. Nephron
2. Write a proper long answer type representation on the following topics:
a. Double circulation, b.Human digestion,
c. Breathing and respiration

CHEMISTRY

Q1.Write a balanced equation for the following chemical reactions.

i) Hydrogen + Chloride —-> Hydrogen chloride

ii) Barium chloride + Aluminium sulphate —-> Barium sulphate + Aluminium chloride

iii) Sodium + Water —-> Sodium hydroxide + Hydrogen

Q2. Write a balanced chemical equation with state symbols for the following reactions

i) Solutions of Barium chloride and Sodium sulphate in water react to give insoluble Barium sulphate
and solution of Sodium chloride.

ii) Sodium hydroxide solution in water reacts with the hydrochloric acid solution to produce Sodium
chloride solution and water.

Q3. Identify the substances that are oxidised and that are reduced in the following equation.

Q4. Which of the statements about the reaction below are incorrect?

2PbO(s) + C(s) → 2Pb(s) + CO2(g)

(a) Lead is getting reduced (b) Carbon Dioxide is getting oxidised

(c) Carbon is getting oxidized (d) Lead oxide is getting reduced

(i) (a) and (b) (ii) (a) and (c)

(iii) (a), (b) and (c) (iv) all the above
Q5. What happens when dilute hydrochloric acid is added to iron fillings? Tick the correct answer.
Hydrogen gas and Iron chloride are produced.
Chlorine gas and Iron hydroxide are produced.
No reaction takes place.
Iron salt and water are produced.
Q6. Translate the following statements into chemical equations and balance them.

(a) Hydrogen gas combines with nitrogen to form ammonia.

(b) Hydrogen sulphide gas burns in the air to give water and sulphur dioxide.

(c) Barium chloride reacts with aluminium sulphate to give Aluminium chloride and a precipitate of
barium sulphate.

(d) Potassium metal reacts with water to give potassium hydroxide and Hydrogen gas.
Q7. Balance the following chemical equations.

(a) HNO3 + Ca(OH)2 → Ca(NO3)2 + H2O

(b) NaOH + H2SO4 → Na2SO4 + H2O

(c) NaCl + AgNO3 → AgCl + NaNO3

(d) BaCl2 + H2SO4 → BaSO4 + HCl

Q8. What is meant by exothermic and endothermic reactions? Give examples
Q9. Why is respiration considered to be an exothermic reaction?
Q10. Why are decomposition reactions called the opposite of Combination reactions? Write
equations for decomposition reactions.
Q11. Explain the following in terms of the gain of oxygen with two examples each.

(a) Oxidation

(b) Reduction
Q12. A shiny brown coloured element ‘X’ on heating in the air becomes black in colour. Name the
element ‘X’ and the black-coloured compound formed.

PHYSICS

1. DO ALL THE NUMERICAL OF THE GIVEN PDF OF CHAPTER LIGHT IN YOUR NUMERICAL COPY
2. DO ALL THE QUESTIONS GIVEN IN NCERT BOOK AT THE END OF THE CHAPTER IN YOUR NOTES
COPY

ENGLISH

L-1 A Letter to God, Fire and Ice , Dust of Snow ‘s question and answers to be learnt.
Revise
Determiners, Subject Verb Agreement.

Q1. Read the following dialogue between a mother and her son. Complete the paragraph that
follows by filling in the gaps appropriately. (2012)
Marie: Did you see my new umbrella? Isn’t it fine?
Tony: Yes, it is! Did you buy it from the mall?
Marie: No, your father has brought it for me.
Marie asked her son Tony (a) …………… and she wanted to know whether it was a fine one. Tony
agreed and asked his mother (b) …………… His mother replied in the negative and added that (c)
……………

Q2. Read the following conversation and complete the passage that follows.
Interviewer: Was shooting ‘The Kashmir Files ‘in Kashmir challenging?
Mr. Agnihotri: Filming is not an easy job for me, but in Kashmir it was even more difficult as the
incident belonged to this state’s people.
Interviewer: How did the locals react to your project?

Mr. Agnihotri: Many assisted us during the making of the film. There were many who realised that it
was shame on the Kashmiris who did the all wrongs to Kashmiri Pandits.
The interviewer asked Mr. Agnihotri (a) __________ challenging in Kashmir. Mr. Agnihotri replied
that (b) __________ but in Kashmir (c) __________ more difficult as the incident belonged to that
state’s people. The interviewer wanted to know (d) __________ to his project. Mr. Agnihotri told him
that (e) __________ and added that (f) __________ who (g) ___________ that it (h) ___________ on
the Kashmiris who (i) ___________ all the wrongs on Kashmiri Pandits.

Q3. Student: May I come in, sir?

Headmaster: Yes, come in.
Student: Good morning, sir.
Headmaster: Good morning. What do you want?
Student: Sir, I had to collect my transfer certificate.
Headmaster: It is with the head clerk.
The student asked the headmaster for permission to enter. The headmaster (a) ……………. come in.
The student then wished the headmaster a good morning. The headmaster wished the student a good
morning and (b) …………….. The student said that he had to collect his transfer certificate. The
headmaster said that (c) ……………

Q4.Read the following excerpt from an online post of a website on educational practices.
Kids who appreciate how much effort, time and care goes into growing food will understand how
important farmers are, and why it’s important to take care of our Earth. In the world of today,
gardening needs to be given more importance than sports, music and dance in all schools because it
creates environmental stewards and outdoor learning laboratories that help the child and community
for years to come.
Write a paragraph in 100-120 words to analyse the given argument.
You could think about what alternative explanations might weaken the given conclusion and include
rationale / evidence that would strengthen / counter the given argument. (5 Marks)
Holiday Homework Topic: “Exploring the World of Internet and Web Services”

COMPUTER

Objective:

To help students:

Understand the structure, purpose, and working of the Internet.

Recognize and explore commonly used web services and tools.

Develop awareness about safe internet practices.

Apply learning creatively through real-life applications and reflections.

Homework Title: “The Internet: Our Window to the World”

What to Do:

Create a Project File on the topic

“The Internet and Its Web Services” with the following parts:

Part 1: Introduction

What is the Internet?

When was it developed, and why is it important in today’s world?

Part 2: How the Internet Works

Explain the basic working of the internet in your own words:

What is ISP?

What is an IP address and DNS?

Role of Modem and Router (with diagrams or pictures)

Difference between Internet and World Wide Web (WWW)

Part 3: Internet Tools & Services

Make sections for different categories of services. For each, include:

A definition

At least 2 examples One use case in your life

Categories to include:

1. Email Services (e.g., Gmail, Outlook)

2. Search Engines (e.g., Google, Bing)

3. Cloud Storage (e.g., Google Drive, Dropbox)

4. E-commerce (e.g., Amazon, Flipkart)

5. Social Media Platforms (e.g., Instagram, WhatsApp)

6. Video Conferencing Tools (e.g., Zoom, Google Meet)

Part 4: Internet Safety & Etiquette

Mention 5 do’s and don’ts while using the internet.

Talk about the importance of cyber safety and strong passwords.

Part 5: Reflection

Write a short paragraph:

“How has the Internet changed the way we live, study, and communicate?”

(6–8 lines, in your own words)

Submission Guidelines:

You can do this work in a A4 file.

Neatness, originality, and presentation will carry extra marks.

Use drawings, pictures, charts, and headings to make it attractive.

SST. BULLETS POINT NOTES MAKING

HINDI

1 - निम्ननिखित में से िगभग 120 शब्दों में अिुच्छेद निखिए

निषय - निद्यार्थी जीिि में समय प्रबोंधि का महत्व ।

सोंकेत नबोंदु- समय का महत्व , निद्यानर्थियदों कद समय प्रबोंधि से हदिे िािे िाभ हानि , समय प्रबोंधि का
निद्यानर्थियदों के सोंपूर्ि व्यखित्व पर प्रभाि
2 - अपिे िगर में शुद्ध पेयजि की व्यिस्था के निए अपिे िगर के सोंबोंनधत अनधकारी कद औपचाररक पत्र
निखिए । िगभग 80 शब्दों में

3 - उपमा अिोंकार , रूपक अिोंकार , उत्प्रेक्षा अिोंकार , माििीकरर् अिोंकार और अनतशयदखि

अिोंकार की पररभाषा दद-दद उदाहरर् सनहत निखिए ।

4 - िाच्य की पररभाषा एिों िाच्य के भेद की और उिकी पररभाषा दद-दद उदाहरर् सनहत निखिए ।

6 - सोंज्ञा , सिििाम , निशेषर् , निया निशेषर् की पररभाषा एिों भेद दद दद उदाहरर् सनहत निखिए ।

5 - तुिसीदास , सूरदास पाठ के सभी ददहदों का का अर्थि निखिए ।