G.D. GOENKA PUBLIC SCHOOL, FARIDABAD
SUMMER HOLIDAYS HOMEWORK [2015-16]
CLASS – XI (HUMANITIES)
ENGLISH
Dear students,
Vacations are going to start. Enjoy the vacations along with a little bit of work, it shall be a fun and
shall help you to learn more through practice as practice makes man prefect.
1. We need to introspect ourselves and think about the values which we have and what we practice
in our lives. Speaking Tree tells us many important thoughts and ways of life. Cut 5 “Speaking Tree”
columns from the news paper and paste them in the scrap book. Then make notes for these
passages (without writing the summary).
2. Thoughts are the feelings and ideas of great men who have shown us the path of life. These
thoughts make us aware that success lies in following them. Write 4 beautiful thoughts from the
news paper on half chart paper each.
3. Mercy is a gentle drop which has been dropped from heaven by God. But alas every man has not
tried to receive it into his life or use it when needed. Write a poem on a chart on the topic ‘Mercy’
and decorate it beautifully.
4. Books are the best companions in a man’s life. They give all the knowledge a man needs. Reading
is the best pastime and a fruitful one. Read novel of Charles Dickens ‘Great Expectations’ learn
about the living style and condition of the people in that era.
5. Read the novel of Premchand ‘Nirmala’and write a summary of the story read on an A4 size
coloured sheet.
6. Write a summary of the novel Canterville Ghost first 4 chapters on A4 size sheets in a decorated
file.
7. Write a speech on the given topics on A4 size sheets in a decorated file
i) Man is the Slave of Technology
ii) Young leaders of today
8. Prepare for group discussion on Religion cannot be a part of politics.
POLITICAL SCIENCE
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Make a progressive study on some constitutions of the world .Do all of them have same philosophy?
Find out and make a report for class presentation.
Conduct a study in light of provisions providing special status to Jammu and Kashmir and Nagaland.
Make a report on differences between states and other states.
ECONOMICS
[VSAQ- 1 MARK]
1- Define the meaning of the following terms:
Consumer; consumption; Producer; Production; Savings; Investment.
2- What is Economics?
3- What is Statistics in singular form and in plural form?
4- What is Economic Activity?
5- How would you distinguish between economic activity and non-economic activity?
6- What is Economic Problem?
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7- Mention any two limitations of Statistics.
8- Do you agree with this statement that “Statistics can prove anything’?
9- What is Scarcity? How it gives birth to economic problems?
10- What is the relationship between Statistics and Economics?
11- Who is a service provider?
12- What is meant by production?
13- What are the main sources of data?
14- Which of the two types of data are collected for a definite purpose?
15- Which type of data involves less time and is less expensive?
16- Name 2 sources of errors in data collection.
17- Name 2 agencies at national level that deals with the collection, tabulation of statistical data.
18- What is pilot survey?
19- Define sampling error.
20- Name 2 examples of secondary data.
21- Which method is used for estimation of population?
22- Name the journal published by NSSO
23- What is meant by classification of data?
24- What is meant by discrete series?
25- What is meant by inclusive series?
26- . Give the meaning of tabulation.
27- What is the heading of rows called?
28- When should false base line be used?
29- Which graph can be used to find value of median? [Hint: ogives]
30- What is histogram?
31- What is double table?
(3 Marks/ 4 Marks Questions)
1. State three rules of drawing a table.
2. Represent the following data with Histogram
Wages
0-10
10-20
20-30
No. of Workers
5
12
8
30-40
30
40-50
15
50-60
8
3. Construct histogram from the following:
Mid Point
5
15
25
35
45
55
Frequency
6
12
23
30
16
8
4. Briefly explain the term service holder and service provider with an example each.
5. What is the scope of statistics now-a-days?
6. Distinguish between Exclusive series and inclusive series.
7. Distinguish between discrete series and continuous series.
8. Explain the importance of statistics in economics.
9. Distinguish between ‘quantitative’ and ‘qualitative’ data with example.
10. Production, consumption and distribution are economic activities. Explain.
11. Why do you want to study economics? Give reasons.
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12. Which of the following methods give better results and why?
a] sample
b] census
13. Which of the following errors is more serious and why?
a] Sampling error
b] Non sampling error
14. Distinguish between primary data and secondary data.
15. Write four differences between census and sample methods.
16. What are the advantages of mailing questionnaire?
17. Distinguish between random and non-random sampling.
18. Which one of the following is economic activity? Give reason.
(i) Transporting sand from river bank to a town.
(ii) Attending marriage party.
(iii) Parental love and affection towards their children.
6 Marks
1. Write 3 advantages and disadvantages each of indirect oral investigation.
2. Distinguish between:
a] Primary data and Secondary data
b] Census method and Sample method
3. Distinguish between primary data and secondary data. Which data is more reliable and why?
4. What do you mean by questionnaire? State five principles which should be followed
whiledrafting a good questionnaire.
5. Discuss the method of collecting data through questionnaires filled by enumerators. Also give its
two merits and two demerits.
6. Make histogram and frequency polygon from :
Class
0-20
20-40
40-60
60-80
80-100
Frequency
10
4
6
14
16
7. Distinguish between frequency polygon and frequency curve through an example.
8. Discuss the difference between simple table and complex table. Use example.
9. Explain the different type of bar diagram with a suitable example.
10. You have been given the profit earned by two firms during 2014-2015. Represent the data
through multiple and sub- divided bar diagram.
Year
Profit by Bhawana Ltd. Profit by Seema Ltd.
2012-2013
50 Lakh
80 Lakh
2013-2014
60 Lakh
90 Lakh
2014-2015
75 Lakh
120 Lakh
PROJECT WORK
1- “Sale of agricultural land for non-agricultural purpose may cause food problem, water problem
and Ecological problems for the coming generation.” Write an article in about 1,000 words.
2- Why India is become a favourable destination for other countries for marketing of products?
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HISTORY
Project work Most religious have stories about the creation of human beings which often do not
correspond with scientific discoveries. Find out about some of these and compare them with the history
of human evolution as discussed in this chapter.
Or
What do you think are the advantages of using ethnographic accounts to reconstruct the lives of the
earliest peoples? Your project should contain 10-15 handwritten pages, acknowledgement, introduction,
subtopic with explanation and bibliography. It must be supported by pictures diagrams table work,
collage work, maps, newspaper clipping etc.
PSYCHOLOGY
PSYCHOLOGY HOLIDAY HOMEWORK
Q1 . You have studied difference between mind and brain. Discuss in
detail from biological, psychological and spiritual point of view. Write a
research paper on A4 SIZE SHEET 0f 500 words presenting your views,
thoughts and suggestions.
Q2. Fun based learning Activity
Call your family members or friends and make them sit in a group. Ask
them to remember as many words from the following list: refrigerator,
oven, cutting board, dishwasher, knife, pot holder, blender, spatula,
toaster fork microwave, spoon, toaster, fork, stove, frying pan, dish
towel, freezer. Take a moment to distract them by reminding them of
any upcoming event or by telling them a knock-knock joke. Then, ask
them to write down as many words as possible. Give them a few
minutes to wrack their brains. Ask, by show of hands how many remembered refrigerator, how many
remembered oven. Hands will raise as all of them will eagerly display their brilliance. Then ask how
many remembered sink. A few of them will raise their hands despite the fact that sink was never
mentioned.This is due to schemas formed by them.
Find out more about schemas. Refer to your book Chapter- Memory. Write in detail on A4 size sheet.
Q3. Complete the given assignment in psychology notebook.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
1. What is the meaning of physical fitness?
2. What do you mean by wellness?
3. What is meant by lifestyle?
4. What are health status indicators?
5. Define physical fitness and wellness in detail.
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6. Define physical fitness and wellness. Elaborate the importance of physical fitness and wellness in
detail.
7. Define physical education.
8. What do you mean by physical education?
9. What is the aim of physical education?
10. Discuss about teaching career in physical education in brief.
11. Explain the achievement of all India council of sports.
12. Define physical education and explain its aim and objectives in detail.
13. Write short note:
A. Career in book writing.
B. Career in sports industry.
Sports Activity Badminton:
Draw the diagram of badminton court
Dimensions of court
Fundamental skill
General rules
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