MOTHER’S PRIDE CONVENT SCHOOL

MANDI ADAMPUR
SESSION: 2025-26

Summer Holiday Homework 2025-26

Grade-12th - ART

Subject: ENGLISH
Poetry Section:
• Compare and contrast the theme and writing style of the both the poems and poets
of ‘Mother At Sixty Six and Keeping Quiet
• Pick out the Figures of Speech used in both the above mentioned poems.

Prose Section:
• Imagine yourself at the Third Level and describe the scene in your own words. (120-
150 Words)
Note : You may include only a few words from the chapter. Make sure to use your
own vocabulary for writing this answer.
• Change the character of Tiger King from a penny wise pond foolish to a wise king
and reverse his actions done during the course of the story.
• Collect the data of the under privileged children our country from the reliable sites
(e.g. WHO) and write an expository paragraph keeping Saheb’s and Mukesh’s
working condition in mind. (400-500 words)
• Franz felt sorry at the end of the chapter for not being serious towards learning his
language. Think yourself as Franz and tell whether you feel the same way for your
own language as you have seen people prefer English over Hindi language. Do you
think it is need of the hour too? Give a suitable answer. Give reference of the chapter
the Last Lesson.

Note: The above mentioned work is to be done in English Fair Note Book.
Writing Section:
• Write two notices of you r choice. Stick to the format and word limit. (In English Fair
Note Book)

Reading *
• Read the editorial page of any English Newspaper and frame 10 questions from each
article.
General Instructions:
Make a separate Project file for it.
 Pick any five articles on various dates (mention the date newspaper and author
name) and analyze the article before framing the questions.

Subject: POL SCI

Project Work:-
Objective: - To enable the students to know about the inventions of new concepts in world
politics and the constitution of India.
- To develop 21st century managerial skills of coordination, self-direction and time
management.
- To understand contemporary political issues in context to our past. To develop a global
perspective and an international outlook.
Research Activity: - Research and collect the information on recent revolution of political
ideas in the world and India, in the following areas.
- Comparison between NITI Aayog and Planning Commission and their contribution in India’s
Development.
Steps involved in the conduct of the project:
Students may work upon the following lines as a suggested Project work:
➢ Cover Page
➢ Certificate Page
➢ Acknowledgment
➢ Choose a Title/Topic
➢ Need of the Study,
➢ Objective of the Study
➢ Hypothesis
➢ Content -Timeline, Maps, Mind maps, Pictures, etc.
➢ (Organization of Material/Data Present Material/Data)
➢ Analyzing the Material/Data for Conclusion
➢ Draw the Relevant Conclusion
➢ Bibliography
Suggested Topics:-
1. Kanika - Challenges of nation building
2. Nischay - Disintegration of USSR with special focus on
Gorbachev.
3. Hemant - United Nations with focus on India’s candidature in
Security Council
4. Rahul - New centers of power International organization
5. Vikshit - Recent Development in Indian politics
6. Deepak - New centers of power International organization
7. Yash Bhadhu - Recent Development in Indian politics
8.Tanish - New centers of power International organization
9. Payal – UN Agencies – UNICEF, UNESCO, WHO
10. Nayan – Partition of India-Theory behind it and its legacy
11. Mayank - Partition of India-Theory behind it and its legacy
12. Sumit – European Union and BREXIT
Subject: GEOGRAPHY
Practical Work in Geography Part II
Chapter:- 1. Data its source and compilation
➢ Define data.
➢ Differentiate between primary and secondary sources of data.
➢ List several sources of data.
Chapter:-2 Data Processing
➢ Calculate Mean, Median and Mode using direct and indirect method
➢ Calculate the mean rainfall of your city
➢ List ten Himalayan peaks with their heights.
➢ Calculate the median height using the data
Chapter:-3 Representation of data
➢ Construct a line graph to represent the growth rate of Population in India 1901-2011.
➢ Construct a polygraph to compare the growth of sex ratio in different states.
➢ Construct a line and bar graph to represent the average monthly rainfall and
temperature of Delhi.
➢ Construct a multiple bar diagram to represent decadal literacy rate, male literacy and
female literacy.
➢ Draw a pie diagram to show India’s export to major regions of the world 2010-2011.
➢ Construct a dot map to show India’s Population 2011.
➢ Construct a Choropleth map to show state wise variation in population density.
Chapter:4- Spatial Information Technology
➢ Explain what is Spatial Information Technology or GIS.
➢ Describe the advantages of GIS over manual methods.
➢ Components of GIS.
➢ Spatial Data formats:
➢ Raster data format
➢ Vector data format.
➢ Spatial Analysis:
➢ Overlay and Buffer Analysis.

Subject: HISTORY
1. Project Work (Compulsory – 20 Marks)
As per CBSE guidelines, each student must complete one project.
Choose any ONE topic from the list below:

Project Guidelines:
• Must include: Cover page, index, introduction, content in chapters, conclusion,
bibliography.
• Include visuals: maps, pictures, newspaper clippings, interviews, etc.
• File: Spiral or handmade project file with neat presentation.
• Viva will be conducted based on the project after submission.
Submission: First week after school reopens.
Marks will be added to CBSE Board Internal Assessment.
2.Dear Students,

For your holiday homework, you are required to create a Map Work Booklet. This will help
you revise important geographical and historical locations chapter-wise. Follow the
instructions below carefully:

1.Instructions for Map Work Booklet

Booklet Preparation:

o Make a cover page with the title:

“Map Work Booklet – Social Science”
Include your Name, Class, Section, and Roll Number.
o Decorate the booklet neatly and creatively.
o Bind or staple all the pages together to make a proper booklet.

Map Work Guidelines:

o Each page should contain one map activity related to one chapter.
o You will be given a list of places to mark and label for each chapter.
o Use a political or physical map of India/World as required.
o Mark, label, and color the maps neatly and accurately.

Content:

o Your booklet should contain at least 10-15 maps – one (or more) for each
chapter/unit.
o Make sure to write the chapter name and number on each page.
o Use only pencil for marking .You may color the maps lightly.

Presentation Tips:

o Maintain cleanliness and neatness.

o Use legends/keys where needed.
o You may paste printed outline maps or draw by hand if confident.
Written Assignments (Theory Practice)

Answer the following long-answer questions (150–200 words each):

Theme 1: Bricks, Beads and Bones (The Harappan Civilization)

1. Explain the major features of town planning in Harappan civilization. What do these
features tell us about their society?

2. Discuss the role of crafts and industries in the Harappan economy. Mention any five
important crafts.
3. What are the different sources of information about the Harappan Civilization? How do
archaeologists reconstruct its history?
4. Describe the burial practices of the Harappan people. What do they reveal about their
beliefs?
5. What were the possible reasons for the decline of the Harappan Civilization? Give any five
explanations supported by evidence.
Theme 2: Kings, Farmers and Towns (Early States and Economies)
6. Discuss the significance of the Mauryan Empire in the political history of ancient India.
Mention any five features of its administration.
7. What is the importance of Ashokan inscriptions in reconstructing history? Give examples
from any five inscriptions.
8. Explain the sources and evidence that help us understand economic and social life during
the Mauryan and post-Mauryan periods.
9. Discuss the growth of urban centers in the subcontinent between 600 BCE and 600 CE.
What factors led to urbanization?
10. What were the major features of the land revenue system and agricultural production in
early India? How did these impact rural society?

Subject: ECONOMICS
Learners may work upon the following lines as a suggested flow chart:
The following aspects should be taken into account while preparing your project work:-
1.The project should not be for more than 25 to 30 A4 sized pages and should include the
following:-
➢ Cover Page
➢ Certificate Page
➢ Acknowledgment
➢ Index/ Content
➢ Introduction
➢ Sub-Topics according to index
➢ Bibliography
Expected Checklist:
➢ Introduction of topic/title
➢ Identifying the causes, consequences and/or remedies
➢ Various stakeholders and effect on each of them
➢ Advantages and disadvantages of situations or issues identified
➢ Short-term and long-term implications of economic strategies suggested in the
course of research
➢ Validity, reliability, appropriateness and relevance of data used for research work
and for presentation in the project file
➢ Presentation and writing that is succinct and coherent in project file
➢ Citation of the materials referred to, in the file in footnotes, resources section,
bibliography etc.
Suggestive List of Projects:
1. Rahul – Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s)
2. Vikshit – Role of RBI in Control of Credit

Answer the following questions as per weightage provided in Economics register:

Q1. Giving reasons, classify the following into intermediate and
final products:
(i) Furniture purchased by a school.
(ii) Chalks and dusters purchased by a school.
Q2. Distinguish between real and nominal gross domestic product.
Q3. Explain how externalities are a limitation in taking Gross
Domestic Product as an index of welfare.
Q4. India can add value to its growth by resorting to a circular
economy emphasizing maximum utility of products,
components and materials, a study by a United Nations body
said. - The Economic Times, 5 December, 2016 In light of the
above statement, what is the significance of the circular flow
of income?
Q5. The Government of India has recently launched ‘ Jan - Dhan
Yojana’ aimed at every household in the country to have at
least one bank account. Explain how deposits made under the
plan are going to affect the national income of the country.
Q6. Explain the components of Legal Reserve Ratio.
Q7. Distinguish between Repo Rate and Reverse Repo Rate.
Q8. Critically evaluate Industrial and Trade policies implemented
in India between 1950 - 1990.
Q9. Give the advantages of privatization and disinvestment in
India.
Q10. How is India performing in agriculture after the
Implementation of NEP 1991?

Subject: Mathematics
Part 1: Project (Choose any one according to Roll Number)
Option A: Applications of Relations and Functions in Real Life
- Investigate how different types of relations (reflexive, symmetric, transitive) and
functions (one-one, onto, bijective) are used in:
- Computer Science (Database management, Hash functions)
- Cryptography (Secure data transmission)
- Economics (Demand-supply curves as functions)
- Present a 5-7 page report with 2-3 solved examples for each application.

Option B: Matrices and Determinants in Daily Life

- Explore real-world uses of matrices (e.g., Google’s PageRank algorithm, robotics
transformations) and determinants (area calculations, system of equations).
- Include practical examples (e.g., solving a circuit problem using matrices).
- Submission: PPT/Scrapbook/Poster.
Part 2: Assignment (Written Work)
(Solve following Chapters from NCERT Exemplar book in a separate notebook.)
Ch-1 Relations and functions
Ch-2 Inverse trigonometry
Ch-3 Matrices
Ch-4 Determinants
Ch – 5 Limits from 11th – R. D

Part 3: Working Model (Choose one according to Roll no)

Model A: Function Machine (Relations & Functions)
- Build a physical/digital model demonstrating different types of functions (linear,
quadratic, one-one, onto).
- Use cardboard, LEDs, or coding (Python/Scratch) to show input-output mappings.
- Example: A box where inserting a number (input) lights up its square (output).

Model B: Matrix Encryption/Decryption (Matrices)

- Create a 3×3 matrix cipher to encode/decode secret messages (e.g., "HELLO").
- Can be made using rotating disks, Excel, or Python.

Model C: Trigonometric Identity Wheel (Inverse Trigonometry)

- A rotating wheel showing:
- sin⁻¹x + cos⁻¹x = π/2
- tan⁻¹x + cot⁻¹x = π/2
- Materials: Cardboard, protractor, strings.
Submission Guidelines:
- Project: Typed report/PPT/scrapbook (with diagrams & examples).
- Assignment: Handwritten on A4 sheets (show steps clearly).
- Working Model: Submit photos/video + 1-page explanation.
Deadline: First week after summer break.
Grading: Creativity, Accuracy, Presentation.
Enjoy your summer while exploring the magic of Mathematics!