APEEJAY SCHOOL, SHEIKH SARAI-I

HOLIDAY HOMEWORK 2016

CLASS XI
ENGLISH
1. Read The Canterville Ghost by Oscar Wilde during vacations.
Make a chart depicting scenes from the novel in a pictorial form with a 3D effect according to the details
given below :Class & Section
Chapters
XI-A
1 and 2
XI-B
3 and 4
XI-C
5 and 6
XI-D
7 and 8
Make colourful and attractive cutouts of any two characters from the novel
Design a book jacket. Write the charactersketch of any 4 characters and draw sketches.
2. Read the newspaper every day. Cut & paste 5 articles on socially relevant issues (rising pollution, road rage,
crime against women, education for all etc.), in your language notebooks.

HOME SCIENCE

Complete all the questions of Part I, II and III of chapters 2, 3, 11 and 12 in your homework note book.

Do exercise 3- page 346, ex. 4 page -350 of section II

Ex. 1- pages 378, 379, 380, Ex. 2 page- 382, Ex. 3 page-384 of section IV

In your recipe file write 4-5 recipes of different snacks rich in Carbohydrates, Proteins, Vitamins and
Minerals each. Try and prepare few of them.

MATHEMATICS
1. 5 question everyday from following chapters to be solved from any reference book during holidays.
(i) sets
(ii) relation and functions
(iii) principle of mathematical induction
2. Assignment given on the above chapters to be solved

PHYSICS
SECTION A

Q1. If E,M,J and G respectively denote energy, mass, angular momentum and gravitational constant, Calculate the
dimensions of EJ2 /M5G2
Q2. The frequency of vibration of stretched string depends on its length L its mass per unit length m and the
tension T in the string obtain dimensionally an expression for frequency .
Q3. What is meant by significant figures .State the rules for counting the number of significant figures in a
measured quantity?
Q4. A physical quantity X is given by X = A2B3/CD , If the percentage errors of measurement in A,B,C and D
Are 4%,2%,3% and 1% respectively, then calculate the % error in X.
Q5. If two resistors of resistance R1=(4 0.5) and R2=(16 0.5) are connected (1) In series and (2) Parallel.
Find the equivalent resistance in each case with limits of % error.
Q6. The length of a rod measured in an experiment was found to be 2.48m, 2.46, 2.50m and 2.48m and 2.49m,
Find the average length , the absolute error in each observation and % error.
Q7. A famous relation in physics relates moving mass m to the rest mass m0 of a particle in terms of its speed v
and the speed of the light c. A boy recalls the relation almost correctly but forgets where to put the constant c.
He writes:
m = mo / (1 v2)1/2
Guess where to put the missing c.
Q8. A calorie is a unit of heat energy and it equals about 4.2 J, where 1 J = 4.2 kgm2s-2. Suppose we employ a
system of units in which the unit of mass equals kg, the unit of length equals m, the units of time is sec.
show that a calorie has a magnitude 4.2 -1 -2 2 in terms of the new units.
Q9. In the formula X = 3YZ2, X and Z have dimensions of capacitance and magnetic induction respectively, what
are the dimensions of Y in MKS system?
Q10. In an experiment, on the measurement of g using a simple pendulum the time period was measured with an
accuracy of 0.2 % while the length was measured with accuracy of 0.5%. Calculate the percentage error in
the value of g.
SECTION B

Q1. Explain:
(i). Absolute error (iii) Mean absolute error
(ii). Relative error (iv) percentage error
(v) Random error
Q2. Convert:
(i). Gravitational constant (G) = 6.67 x 10-11 Nm2 kg-2 to cm3 g-1 s-2
(ii). The escape velocity v of a body depends on, the acceleration due to gravity g of the planet and the radius
R of the planet, Establish dimensionally for relation for the escape velocity.
Q3. Name the four basic forces in nature. Write a brief note of each, hence compare their strengths and ranges.
HOTs
Q1. What are the dimensions of 1/u00, where symbols have their usual meaning.
Ans : [ M0 L2 T-2] (Hint: c2= 1/u00)
Q2. What is the dimensions of (1/2 )0E2 , Where E electric field and 0 permittivity of free space. {Hint:- this is the
formula for energy density (energy/volume) between the plates of a capacitor}
Ans : [ M1 L-1 T-2 ]
Q3. The pairs of physical quantities that have the same dimensions are:
a. Reynoldss number and coefficient of friction,
b. Curie and frequency of a light wave
c. Latent heat and gravitational potential
d. Plancks constant and torque.
Ans : (a), (b).
Q4. If L,C,R represent inductance , capacitance and resistance respectively, the combinations having dimensions

of frequency are
a. 1/CL (b) L/C (c) R/L (d ) R/C
Ans : (a) and (c).
Q5. If the error in radius is 3%, what is error in volume of sphere?
a. 3 % (b) 27 % (c) 9 % (d) 6 %
Ans : ( c ) 9%.
How can electricity/water/energy be saved? This appears to be a question so mundane
Thinking Outside the Box: Summer Energy Conservation
Read the following the information that I collected from the net
Its time to say hello to summer and for those of you living in a hot climate like I do, youre also saying a
reluctant hello to high summer electricity bills. Most of us already take the standard energy conservation steps,
such as setting our thermostat a degree or two higher and using ceiling fans to keep the air circulating, but there are
other ways to reduce energy use this summer. If you take a few minutes and challenge yourself to think outside the
box, you can brainstorm a bevy of unconventional energy conservation ideas. Here are a few Ive come up with to
help you get started!
1. Head underground: If you have a basement, use it. It is cooler underground, which makes the basement the
perfect place for a playroom or a study place. You avoid the use of ac and fans thereby saving electricity
2. Air dry your hair: Skip the energy-hogging hair dryers and let your hair naturally dry. For those of us that live
in Delhi standing outside for about five minutes should do the trick! A two in one trick of saving electricity and
standing in the fresh air.
3. Walk down to burn the fat :If the distance to the market is not very far and is walking distance, you save even
more energy because you can leave the car/bike at home.
4. Exercise outdoors: Walking to your local market/coffee shop is one way to conserve energy this summer. If
you usually workout at home, whether its walking on the treadmill or exercising to your favorite DVD, head
outside a few times a week in the parks and gardens of Delhi! This gets you closer to the natural environment
invoking the divine spirit in you. With reference to our mission the fresh air is good for you and youll be
minimizing electricity use.
5. Ditch the oven: On the hottest days, avoid using the oven and use your solar cooker outside instead. Again
minmising exposure to electromagnetic radiation and saving electricity
6. Plug your outlets: Use child safety plugs in your unused outlets; this will prevent the hot outdoor air from
getting in. The benefit of this idea may be nominal but plugging the outlets certainly wont hurt your energy
conservation efforts.Similarly avoid metal cupboards and almirahs(or place them in enclosed place) in your
bedrooms where you have airconditioners to ensure quicker cooling. A perfect energy saving effort.
7. Cover your terrace with 2,3 sacks in a pile and keep them wet with the water you wash clothes or the outlet of
your washing machine(needs planning to instal) and best have a garden water sprinkler (ideal) can maintain the
house at much lower temperatures and cool to the effect of an airconditioner. You need to convince your parents
for this innovative idea, it should have the cooling effect and does the work of 3 or 4 airconcitioners, provided
you are able to use recycled water(water that goes into the drain)
8. By changing the conventional bulbs at home to the LED bulbs the electricity and cost cutting of bulbs become
multifolded as these bulbs consume less than one fifth times the electricity as otherwise used by the conventional
ones
If these ideas have inspired you to think outside the box, Id love to hear your unconventional tips to reduce energy
use this summer.
Not only hearing you can work on these ideas and implement these and get them when your back after school
vacations.
Make a project (working model) wherein you can improvise an existing machanism for saving energy or use your
creativity to initiate the process of using your basic scientific knowledge to put science in action for saving
energy.
Channelise your energy and brain power in this OUT OF THE BOX THINKING IDEAS

Your project in Physics/Chemistry could be a very simple practical and innovative idea. Incorporate the basic
concepts of Biology, Physics and Chemistry to complete this project.
This will be a stepping stone for - may be KVPY Exam or Intel project for CBSE Science fair competition
You can work in groups and the size of the group should not exceed 5
CHEMISTRY

ECONOMICS

Prepare a report supported by suitable images on British Rule in India with respect to its socio-economic
and demographic impact. The report will cover the absence of industrialisation during the colonial period,
poor state of agriculture, volume and direction of foreign trade and state of infrastructure.
The report should be printed on A4 paper (maximum limit 4 pages).
Statistics for Economics

Solve exercises from NCERT as well as Statistics for Economics by T.R.Jain & Sandeep Garg
for the following chapters in a seperate register
1. Introduction (Chapter 1)
2. Measure of Central Tendency (Mean & Median only)
PREPARE A PROJECT
1. Conduct a survey on any one of the following topics :
a) Consumer awareness
b) Citizen awareness
c) T.V viewership and preferences.
Conduct a survey covering 50 people (25 male & 25 female) with different incomes & educational qualifications.
The survey should have 15 questions and follow the principles of a good questionnaire. Tabulate the results &
depict it using pie charts & bar diagrams.
COMPUTER
CLASS: 11 AB

Do the project on the history of computers on the topic From Abacus to Pentium.
GUIDELINES

MAKE USE OF INTERNET

MAKE YOUR PROJECT USING POWERPOINT SLIDES
YOUR PROJECT SHOULD HAVE AT LEAST THE FOLLOWING
HISTORY OF COMPUTERS
GENERATIONS OF COMPUTERS
CHANGES IN H/W, OS, MEMORY
TYPES OF COMPUTERS
TYPES OF MEMORIES
INCLUDING LATEST INVENTTIONS
BIOLOGY

A miniature garden is a perfect blend of tiny trees, plants and garden accessories that are in scale with one another
to create a lasting living garden.
How to go about making your miniature garden
1. Select a shallow medium sized dish of any shape.
2. Divide it into two halves using plastic sheet. Put soil on one side where plants are to be grown and sand on
the side to be used for landscaping. You can use marble pieces, pebbles etc for this purpose.
3. Use half of it for planting small plants and other half for landscaping making paths and other decorations.
4. Sprinkle water on the plants regularly.
5. You can search Miniature gardens on Google for many more ideas and steps to prepare your own
miniature garden.

BIOTECHNOLOGY

Q1

Define cytology.

Q2

Why are bacterial and plant cells more tough as compared to animal cells?

Q3

Write down main function of golgi apparatus

Q4

How is mitosis different from meiosis?

Q5

Define cell cycle. Explain it with the help of a diagram.

Q6

Draw and label different stages of mitosis.

Q7

What are plastids? Write down different types of plastids.

Q8

Draw and label afferent and efferent neuron.

Q11

Differentiate between
a) Microtubules and microfilament
b) Lysosomes and peroxisomes
c) SER and RER

Q12

What is fluid mosaic model?

Q13

Define nucleosomes.

Q14

Write down difference between nucleus and nucleoid

Q15

How is euchromatin different from heterochromatin?

Q16

Write down any four functions of membrane proteins.

Q17

How do lysosomes help phagocytic cells?

Q18

Why are mitochondria called powerhouse of the cells?

Q19

What is cytoskeleton? Explain two types of fibres forming cytoskeleton.

Q20

Write a short note on stem cells.

Q21

What are ribosomes? What are their types? Where are theyfound?

ACCOUNTANCY

Solve the exercise from NCERT as well as T.S Grewals for the following chapters in a separate register

Accounting Equation

Journal
BUSINESS STUDIES

Write the notes for short answer and long answer questions from NCERT of chapter 1 and chapter 2

Prepare a chart on ' Thinking out of the box'

Prepare the PPT strictly as per the instructions given in the class.

Roll No. Topic (from Ncert Book)

1, 13, 25, 37, 49
2, 14, 26, 38, 50
3, 15, 27, 39,
4, 16, 28, 40,
5, 17, 29, 41,
6, 18, 30, 42,
7, 19, 31, 43,
8, 20, 32, 44,
9, 21, 33, 45,
10, 22, 34, 46,
11, 23, 35, 47,
12, 24, 36, 48,

Chapter - 1
Chapter - 2
Chapter - 3
Chapter - 4
Chapter - 5
Chapter - 6
Chapter - 7
Chapter - 8
Chapter - 9
Chapter - 10
Chapter - 11
Chapter - 12

ABOVE HOLIDAY HOMEWORK CARRIES WEIGHTAGE OF 10 MARKS IN IST TERM

EXAMINATIONS

POLITICAL SCIENCE

RIGHTS IN THE INDIAN CONSTITUTION

1. WHAT ARE BILL OF RIGHTS? WHY ARE THEY CALLED SO ?
2. WHAT WAS MOTILAL NEHRU COMMITTEE REPORT ?
3. GIVE FIVE RIGHTS INCLUDED IN THE S.AFRICAN CONSTITUTION.
4. HOW ARE FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS DIFFERENT FROM OTHER RIGHTS ?
5. WHY IS THE RIGHT TO EQUALITY SO IMPORTANT IN INDIA?
6. WHAT DOES THE INDIAN CONSTITUTION SAY ABOUT UNTOUCHABILITY?
7. EXPLAIN ART.16 (4).
8. HOW IS A CITIZEN PROTECTED UNDER ART.21 ?
9. WHAT IS MEANT BY PREVENTIVE DETENTION ?
10. WHICH THREE RIGHTS IN THE INDIAN CONSTITUTION ENSURES A FAIR TRIAL IN COURTS?
11. EXPLAIN THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF EXPLOITATIONS THAT EXISTS.
12. WRITE A NOTE ON THE FREEDOM OF RELIGION.
13. WHO ARE MINORITIES?
14. WHY IS THE RIGHT TO CONSTITUTIONAL REMEDIES SO IMPORTANT ?
15. EXPLAIN THE WRITS MENTIONED IN THE RIGHT TO CONSTITUTIONAL REMEDIES
16. WRITE A NOTE ON HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION.
17. WHAT ARE DIRECTIVE PRINCIPLES OF STATE POLICY?
18. WHAT DO DIRECTIVE PRINCIPLES CONTAIN ?
19. EXPLAIN FUNDAMENTAL DUTIES.
20. DISTINGUISH BETWEEN FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS AND DIRECTIVE PRINCIPLES OF STATE
POLICY.
HISTORY
1. Make a clay tablet depicting the trade transaction carried during the Mesopotamian period.
Describe the kind of transaction and its importance in urban life on a separate sheet.
2. Prepare a project on Evolution of Human Being
Write physical and anatomical changes.
Emergence of cave and other shelters.
Food habits and collection of food.
Development of language.
(Follow the guide lines discussed in classroom)

HINDI