SICA S. S. School No.2, Scheme No.

54, Indore
SUMMER ASSIGNMENT (2024-25)
CLASS: X
ENGLISH
Q.1. Write review of any two stories of your supplementary book on the basis of the
following points:
1. Title of the story
2. Name of the author and some information about the author
3. Main characters
4. Short summary of the story
5. Do you like or dislike it? Justify your answer.
Q.2. Write one inspirational quote of any two famous personalities each.
Q.3. Write an article in about 100-120 words on the given topic:
'Overcoming Stage Fear'

हिन्दी
प्रश्न 1. बड़े भाई साहब पाठ में स़े कोई 10 महु ावऱे चनु कर उनका अर्थ तर्ा वाक्यों में
प्रयोग कीजिए।
प्रश्न.2 पदबंध की पररभाषा तर्ा उसक़े प्रकारों का वर्थन कीजिए।
प्रश्न .3अपऩे मन पसंद जवषय पर आधाररत एक स्वरजचत कजवता, ल़ेख या कहानी
जलजखए।
प्रश्न.4 कबीर की साजखयों द्वारा कौन-कौन सी नीजतपरक बातें सीखऩे को जमलती है अपऩे
शब्दों में जलजखए।
प्रश्न.5 जहन्दी क़े जकन्हीं पांच ल़ेखकों की सजचत्र िानकारी दीजिए।

MATHEMATICS
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Q1. If 𝛼 and 𝛽 are the zeroes of a polynomial p(x) = x2 + x – 1, then 𝛼 + =
𝛽
−1
(a) 1 (b) 2 (c) – 1 (d) 2
Q2. If one zero of the polynomial x – 3kx + 4k be twice the other, then the value of k is:
2
1 −1
(a) – 2 (b) 2 (c) 2 (d) 2
Q3. The pair of equations x = a and y = b graphically represents lines which are:
(a) parallel (b) intersecting at (b, a)
(c) coincident (d) intersecting at (a, b)
Q4. The number of quadratic polynomials having zeroes −3 and 5 is:
(a) only one (b) infinite (c) exactly two (d) at most two
Q5. The ratio of HCF to LCM of the least composite number and the least prime number
is:
(a) 1:2 (b) 2:1 (c) 1:1 (d) 1:3
Q6. Number of factors of a prime number is:
(a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 4
3𝑥 5𝑦
Q7. The pair of linear equations 2 + 3 = 7 and 9x + 10y = 14 is:
(a) consistent (b) inconsistent
(c) consistent with one solution (d) consistent with many solutions
Q8. The exponent of 2 in the prime factorization of 144 is:
(a) 2 (b) 4 (c) 1 (d) 6
Q9. HCF of two numbers is 27 and their LCM is 162. If one of the numbers is 54, then the
other number is:
(a) 36 (b) 35 (c) 9 (d) 81
Q10. What is the largest number that divides 245 and 1029, leaving remainder 5 in each
case?
(a) 15 (b) 16 (c) 9 (d) 5
Q11. If a pair of linear equations a1x + b1y + c1 = 0 and a2x + b2y + c2 = 0 has unique
solution, then which of the following is true?
𝑎 𝑏 𝑎 𝑏
(a) a1a2 = b1b2 (b) a1a2 ≠ b1b2 (c) 𝑎1 = 𝑏1 (d) 𝑏1 ≠ 𝑎1
2 2 2 2
Q12. The zeroes of the polynomial x2 – 3x – m (m + 3) are:
(a) m, m + 3 (b) – m, m + 3 (c) m, −(m + 3) (d) – m, −(𝑚 +
3)
Q13. Two lines are given to be parallel. The equation of one of the lines is 3x – 2y = 5, then
the equation of second line can be:
(a) 9x + 8y = 7 (b) – 12x – 8y = 7 (c) – 12x + 8y = 7 (d) 12x + 8y = 7
3 4 2 3
Q14. Let a and b be two positive integers such that a = p q and b = p q , where p and q are
prime numbers. If HCF (a, b) = pmqn and LCM (a, b) = prqs, then (m + n)(r + s) =
(a) 15 (b) 30 (c) 35 (d) 72
Q15. If 𝛼 and 𝛽 are zeroes of x2 – 6x + k , what is the value of k, if 3𝛼 + 2𝛽 = 20?
(a) – 16 (b) 8 (c) 2 (d) – 8

DIRECTION: In question number 16 to 20, a statement of assertion (A) is

followed by a statement of Reason (R). Each question has following four choices,
only one of which is the correct answer. Choose the correct option.
(a) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true and reason (R) is the correct
explanation of assertion (A).
(b) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true and reason (R) is not the correct
explanation of assertion (A).
(c) Assertion (A) is true but reason (R) is false.
(d) Assertion (A) is false but reason (R) is true.
Q16. Assertion(A): If 5 + √7 is a zero of a quadratic polynomial with rational coefficients,
then its other zero is 5 −√7.
Reason(R): Surd zeroes of a quadratic polynomial with rational coefficients occur in
conjugate pairs.
Q17. Assertion(A): If product of two numbers is 5780 and their HCF is 17, then their LCM
is 340.
Reason(R): HCF is always a factor of LCM.
Q18. Assertion(A): If zeroes of the quadratic polynomial f(x) = 5x2 – 11x – (k – 3) are
reciprocal of each other, then k = −2.
−𝑐
Reason(R): The product of the zeroes of the quadratic polynomial ax2 + bx + c is 𝑎 .
Q19. Assertion(A): If the system of equations 3x + 6y = 10 and 2x – ky + 5 = 0 is
inconsistent, then k = −4. Reason(R): The system of equations a1x + b1y + c1 = 0 and
𝑎 𝑏 𝑐
a2x + b2y + c2 = 0 is inconsistent if 𝑎1 = 𝑏1 = 𝑐1 .
2 2 2
Q20. Assertion(A): If a pair of linear equations represent coincident lines, then the
equations are consistent and have a unique solution.
Reason(R): A pair of linear equations a1x + b1y + c1 = 0 and a2x + b2y + c2 = 0
𝑎 𝑏 𝑐
represents coincident lines if 𝑎1 = 𝑏1 = 𝑐1 .
2 2 2
Q21. Case Study – I
Raman usually goes to a dry fruit shop with his mother. He observes that on first day,
the cost of 2 kg almonds and 1 kg cashew was Rs. 1600. On second day, the cost of 4
 kg almonds and 2 kg cashews was Rs. 3000. Denoting the cost of 1 kg almonds by x
and cost of 1 kg cashew by y, answer the following questions –
(a) Represent the above situation in form of a pair of linear equations.
(b) Find the cost of 1 kg cashew and 1 kg almonds.
(c) Linear equations representing Day 1 and Day 2 situations, graphically are –
(a) parallel (b) coincident (c) intersecting at one point
(d) none of these
Q22. Case Study – II
A mathematical exhibition is being conducted in your school and one of your friends
is making model of a factor tree. He has some difficulty and asks for your help in
completing a quiz for the audience. Observe the given factor tree and answer the
following questions.

(a) Find the values of x, y and z.

Q23. Case Study – III
A park in Shakti Nagar in Delhi has swings made of rubber and iron chain. Kanishka,
studying in Class X has noticed that shape of swing follows a mathematical shape, she
has studied in her class. She draws the shape of the swing on her notebook as shown.
Following questions raised in her mind.

(a) What are the zeroes of the polynomial shown above?

(b) Write the expression of the polynomial.
(c) What is the value of polynomial formed, if x = 1.
Q24. Case Study – IV
In a pool at an aquarium, a dolphin jumps out of the water travelling at 20 cm per
second. Its height above water level after t seconds is given by h = 20t – 16t2.
Based on the above information, answer the following questions –
(a) Find zeroes of the polynomial h(t) = 20t – 16t2.
(b) Which of the following types of graph represents h(t)?
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(c) What would be the value of h at t = ? Interpret the result.
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(d) How much distance has the dolphin covered before hitting the water level again?
Q25. Case Study – V
Lokesh, a production manager in Mumbai, hires a taxi everyday to go to his office.
The taxi charges in Mumbai consists of a fixed charges together with the charges per
km for the distance covered. His office is at a distance of 10 km from his home. For a
distance of 10 km to his office, Lokesh paid Rs. 105. While coming back home, he
took another route. He covered a distance of 15 km and the charges paid by him were
Rs. 155.
Based on the above information, answer the following questions –
(a) What are the fixed charges?
(b) What are the charges per km?
(c) If fixed charges are Rs 20 and charges per km are Rs 10, then how much Lokesh
have to pay for travelling at a distance of 10 km?
Q26. Show that 5 + 2√7 is an irrational number, given that √7 is an irrational number.
Q27. (a) Three bells toll at intervals of 9, 12, 15 minutes respectively. If they start tolling
together, after what time will they next toll together?
(b) In a school, there are two sections A and B of Class X. There are 48 students in
Section A and 60 students in Section B. Determine the least number of books required
for the library of the school so that the books can be distributed equally among all
students of each section.
(c) There are 104 students in Class X and 96 students in Class IX in a school. In a
house examination, the students are to be seated in parallel rows such that no two
adjacent rows are of same class. Find the maximum number of parallel rows of each
class for the seating arrangement. Also find the number of students of Class IX and
Class X in a row.
Q28. Find the quadratic polynomial whose zeroes are – 2 and – 5. Verify the relationship
between zeroes and coefficients of the polynomial.
Q29. Draw the graph of the pair of equations 2x + y = 4 and 2x – y = 4. Write the vertices
of triangle formed by these lines and Y – axis. Also find the area of this triangle.
Q30. Ankita travels 14 km from her office to her home partly by rickshaw and partly by
bus. She takes half an hour if she travels 2 km by rickshaw and the remaining distance
 by bus. On the other hand, if she travels 4 km by rickshaw and the remaining distance
by bus, she takes 9 minutes longer. Find the speed of the rickshaw and speed of the
bus.

SCIENCE
Q1 Write balanced chemical equation for the process of photosynthesis. How does
photosynthesis occur in desert plants?
Q2 How do guard cells regulate the opening and closing of stomata?
Q3 Draw neat and labelled diagram of alimentary canal.
Q4 Write the names and formulae of 20 to 25 chemical compounds.
Q5 Frame 20 MCQs from chapter 1 I.e. Chemical Reactions and Equations.
Note: Read the chapter carefully and frame the MCQs by yourself. Do not copy from
Internet.
Q6 Balance the following chemical equations.
(a)Fe3O4 + H2O → Fe2O3 + H2
(b) Cu + HNO3→ Cu(NO3)2 + NO2 + H2O
(c) MnO2 + Al→ Mn + Al2O3
(d) SnCl2 + FeCl3 → SnCl4 + FeCl2
Q7 Define electric current. Is it scalar or vector quantity?
Q8 A current of 0.5A is drawn by a filament of an electric bulb for 10 minutes. Find the
amount of electric charge that flows through the electric circuit.
Q9 Define electric potential and potential difference.
Q10 Calculate number of electrons in 2 coulomb charge. Given that the charge of an
electron is 1.6 x 10-19 C.
Q11 An electric iron draws charge 1800C in one hour. Calculate current through it.

SOCIAL SCIENCE
Map 1. Nationalism in India-
Congress sessions-i) September 1920-Calcutta, ii) December 1920-Nagpur,
iii)1927- Madras session, iv) 1929-Lahore
Satyagraha movements- Kheda, Champaran, Ahemdabad, Jallianwala Bagh
incident, Dandi March.
Map 2. Resources and Development-Map of major soil types.
Map 3. Water Resources-Locate and label dams-Salal, Bhakra Nangal, Tehri, Rana
Pratap sagar, Sardar Sarovar, Hirakund, Nagarjun Sagar, Tungabhadra.
Map 4. Agriculture-Major areas of Rice and Wheat
Map 5. Major producer states of Sugercane,Tea,Coffee,Rubber,Cotton and Jute.
Map 6 Mineral and Energy Resources. -Iron Ore Mines Mayurbhanj, Durg, Bailadila,
Bellary, Kudremukh.
Map 7. Coal Mines-Raniganj, Bokaro, Talcher, Neyveli
Oil Fields -Digboi, Naharkatia, Mumbai High, Bassien, Kalol, Ankaleshwar.
Map 8. Thermal Power Plants-Namrup, Singrauli, Ramagundam.
Nuclear Power Plants-Narora, Kakrapara, Tarapur, Kalpakkam.
Map 9. Manufacturing Industries-Cotton textile Industries –Mumbai, Indore, Surat,
Kanpur Coimbatore.
Map 10. Iron and Steel Plants-Durgapur, Bokaro, Jamshedpur, Bhilai, Vijaynagar,
Salem.
Map 11. Software technology Parks-Noida, Gandhinagar, Mumbai, Pune, Hyderabad,
Bengaluru, Chennai, Thiruvananthapuram.
Map 12. Lifelines of National Economy: Locating and Labelling:
a. Major Sea Ports
Kandla, Mumbai, Marmagao, New Mangalore, Kochi, Tuticorin, Chennai,
 Visakhapatnaman, Paradip, Haldia.
b. International Airports
Amritsar (Raja Sansi-Sri-Guru-Ram Dasji)
Delhi (Indira Gandhi)
Mumbai (Chhatrapati Shivaji)
Chennai (Meenam Bakkam)
Kolkata (Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose)
Hyderabad (Rajiv Gandhi)

PROJECT WORK
Every student must make one project on any one of the following topic
Consumer Awareness
OR
Any Social Issue
OR
Sustainable Development
The project will be based on the following headlines
1.Cover page
2.Acknowledgement
3.Content
4.Case study
Pictures should be pasted.
No of pages - 10-12

COMPUTER
Chapter I-Networking- All Short answer and Long Answer questions learn and write in
assignment

Chapter II- HTML Read the chapter and write All Short answer and Long Answer
questions in assignment copy.