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BAL BHARATI PUBLIC SCHOOL, PITAMPURA-34

HOLIDAYS HOME WORK CLASS XI (2014-15)
To be done by every student.

A movie of 4-5 minutes on any place of significance/interest in Delhi.

A four page (A-4 page) write up (in your own hand) about the place-movie.
A collage (full cartridge sheet size) on any one of the following.
(i)
Elections
(ii)
Peace
(iii)
New age cinema
(iv)
Social/economic issue
(v)
Medical breakthrough
(vi)
Technology of the future
(vii) Space/astronomy

ENGLISH:English Class XI Holiday Home Work

(5 Marks)

1. Animal Farm by George Orwell to be read by the students. It will be tested in July after the
holidays and marks will be added to the English marks of the Half Yearly Exams.
2. Make a file in which the following are to be pasted:(a) 5 Classified ads(one each)
(i)
Property
(ii)
Educational (Situations Wanted)
(iii)
Lost and Found
(iv)
Motor Vehicles
(v)
Tours and Travels
(b) 5 Posters (one each)
(i)
Police
(ii)
Water Conservation
(iii)
Electricity
(iv)
Environment
(v)
Blood Donation
(vi)
Health

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MATHMATICS:Q.1.

Solve for x :

a)

2 x 1
32 x

5
7

b)

c)

1
2
x 1

d) x 1 x 2 4

e)

x 2
x 3

Q.2.

f)

5 x 8
2
4x

6x 5
0
4x 1

Find the domain and range for the following:

a) y sin 4 x cos 4 x
b) y =

1
3 2 cos 2 x

c) y = log 2 log 1
d) y =

e) y =

f) y =
Q.3.

4 x 2 domain only
3

x2 x 6
x 1
x2
x2
1 x2

Solve the following graphically:

a) x 2 y 40 , 3x y 30 , 4 x 3 y
b) x 2 y 3 , 3 x 4 y 12 , y 1 ,

60 x, y 0

x, y 0

c) 5 x y 10 2 x 2 y 12 , x 4 y 12 , x , y 0

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Q.4.

Prove that:
a) cos2 2x cos2 6x = tan 4x
b) 2 sin 2

2 cos 2
2 sin 2
10
4
4
3

c) cos 2 x cos 2 x cos 2 x

3
3 2

d) 2 cos
Q.5.

9
3
5
cos
cos
cos
0
13
13
13
13

Solve the following equations:

a) tan x

b) cos 3 x cos x cos 2 x 0

c) sec 2 2 x 1 tan 2 x

Q.6.

Draw the graphs:

a) y = sin 2 x
b) y = cos x sin x Also find the period

c) Find the period of y sin 7 x cos 8 x

3

Q.7.

a) If A = {1, 2, 3, 4, 5} find n (P (P(A)))

b) In a school there are 20 teachers who teach Mathematics or Physics. Of these 12
teach Mathematics and 4 teach Physics and Mathematics. How many teach Physics?
c) Let U = {1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9}
A = {2, 4, 6, 8}
B = {2, 3, 5, 7}
Verify A B ' = A U B

Q.8.

Write the trigonometry identities 5 times.

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CHEMISTRY:-

(5 Marks)

Q.1

Explain Thomosons Model of an atom.

Q.2

Give all observation and the conclusion given by Rutherford.

Q.3

Discuss drawbacks of Rutherford's Model.

Q.4

Give important postulates of Bohr's model of an atom.

Q.5

Define Aufbau's Principle. Which of the following orbitals are possible.

1 s, 1 p, 2 s, 3 d, 3 f

Q.6

Explain Hund's rule of maximum multiplicity by taking an example of phosphorous.

Q.7

Write electronic configurations, of Cr, Cu, Zn?

Q.8

Using the s, p, d, f, notations describe the following quantum no.

(a) n=1, l=0 (c) n=4; l=3 (d) n=4; l=2
(b) n=3, l=2 (d) n=5; l=4 (e) n=6; l=4

Q.9

What do you understand by an atomic orbital? Briefly describe the shapes of s, p & 'd'
orbitals?

Multiple Choice Questions

1) Which of the following statements is correct for an electron that has the quantum numbers n = 4
and ml = -2?
A. the electron may be in a p orbital
B. the electron may be in a d orbital
C. the electron is in the second principal shell
D. the electron must have a spin quantum number ms = +
2) The set of quantum numbers, n = 4, l = 3, ml = 2
A. describes an electron in a 3p orbital
B. is not allowed
C. describes an electron in a 4d orbital
D. describes one of seven orbitals of a similar type
3) Which of the following statements is correct for an electron that has the quantum numbers n = 5
and ml = -4?
A. the electron may be in a f orbital
B. the electron must have a spin quantum number ms = -1/2

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C. the electron may be in a p orbital

D. none of the above
4)Identify the subshell in which electrons with the quantum numbers n = 3, l = 2 may be found.
A.3d
B.4f
C.4d
D. 3p
5)What type of orbital is occupied by an electron with the quantum numbers n = 4, l = 1. How many
orbitals of this type are found in a multi-electron atom?
6) Identify the subshell in which electrons with the quantum numbers n = 6, l = 1 may be found.
A.6p
B.3d
C.6f
D. 5p
7. Consider the sulfur atom. For how many electrons does this atom have n = 2 and l = 1?
8. Consider the argon atom. For how many electrons does this atom have ml = 1 and ms = + 1/2?
9. Consider the chlorine atom. For how many electrons does this atom have n = 3 and l = 0?
10. Identify the subshell in which electrons with the quantum number n = 5, l = 4 are found.
Investigatory project
Select a topic for project in chemistry which involves practical work in chemistry lab.
Explain the principle and give the procedure of the lab work in detail.
NOTE: the holiday homework has to be done on a A-4 sheet and submit the project detail in
folder.

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PHYSICS:1. Calculate the angle between a 2 N force and a 3 N force so that their resultant is 4 N.
2. When the angle between two vectors of equal magnitude is 2/3, prove that the magnitude of
the resultant is equal to either.
3. The resultant of two equal forces acting at right angles to each other is 1414 dyne. Find the
magnitude of either force.
4. A particle is acted upon by four forces simultaneously
(i)
30 N due east
(ii)
20 N due North
(iii)
50 N due West
(iv)
40 N due South. Find the resultant force on the particle.
5. Two forces acting on a particle in opposite direction have the resultant of 10 N. If they act at
right angle to each other, the resultant is 50 N find the two forces.
6. Find the length of (A + B) and (A- B) where A = 3i +2j and B = i 2j + 3k.
7. For what value of a, is A = 2i +aj + k is perpendicular to B = 4i 2j 2k?
8. Find the angle between the vectors A = i + 2j k and B = - i + j 2k.
9. Show that the vectors A = 2i 3j k and B = -6i + 9j + 3k are parallel to each other.
10. If A = i j + k and B = 2i + j +k then find A B .
11. Find a unit vector perpendicular to each of the vectors 3i + j + 2k and 2i 2j + 4k.
12. Prove that ( A B ) ( A + B) = 2 ( A B)
13. The sides of parallelogram are A = 2i j + k and B = 2i + j + k, find the area of the
parallelogram.

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PSYCHOLOGY:

(5 Marks)

Compile a dictionary of 50 terms related to psychology and their meaning.

Make a list of famous theorists from the field of/psychology, name the books writen by
them or any famous theory associated with them.
Prepare synopsis of any one famous research in psychology.

ACCOUNTANCY:-

(5 Marks)

1. What is a stock exchange? Explain the main functions of stock exchange.

2. What are blue chip companies? Take any five blue chip companies and keep a record of
their share prices for any ten successive days. Draw graphs for the same. The newspaper
cuttings of the share prices to be pasted along with.
3. After completing his CA, Sanjeev started his private practice. He introduced ` 200,000 as
capital. Write any fifteen transactions he would have incurred. Past some documents in
support of the business transactions he would have used to record of transactions
4. Write the procedure of opening a blank account. Paste necessary documents for the same
and those required for the following transactions.
Cash deposit/ Cheque deposit
Cash withdrawal
Having a fixed deposit
Use fictitious data to fill the forms properly.

BIOLOGY:-

(5 Marks)

This summer explore the amazing biodiversity of Kingdom Animalia. Refer to the following website
for completing the questionnaire given below.
http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/
Part A: Click on Mammalia
1. What three characteristics do mammals have that no other animals hea?
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
2. Name three functions of mammalian hair:
___________________________________________________________________________.
3. (Physical Description)
Mammals are characterzed by their highly differentiated___________________________.

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The lower jaw of a mammal is made of a __________________________bone.

Mammals have ____________chambered hearts.
4. (Development) What are the three major groups of mammals?
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________.
5. (Reproduction) What percentage of mammals are monogamous? What does it mean to be
monogamous? ___________________________________________________________.
6. (Communication and Perception) Describe one way that mammals communicate with each
other.
__________________________________________________________________________.
Part B: Go Click on Members of this Class at the top of the page. You will be investigating a few
major groups of mammals. (5) Pick a subclass of order and fill out the table based on the
information listed on this site or you may refer to some other site/ book as well.

Order, Suborder

Family

Types of Animals

Interesting Fact Habitat

or What makes
this
group
distinct?

INSTRUCTIONS:a) The project has to be done on coloured A4 size sheets.

b) Collect and paste at least two pictures for each group selected.
c) Make the project colourful and interesting by adding facts about these animals.

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ENGINEERING GRAPHICS:PROJECT WORK

A. Prepare Plan layout of a 3 BHK flat on an A3 size drawing sheet. Show necessary detail.

B. Prepare at least 5 models of Prisms, Pyramids and frustums of Pyramids using anyone of
the following medium :
1. Clay
2. Cardboard, or
3. Soapcake

C. Visit Akshardham Temple situated in Delhi and prepare a report on the architectural aspects
of this temple observed by you.

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