GEETA DEVI DAV PUBLIC SCHOOL

BHANDARKOLA, SATAR ROAD, DEOGHAR

SUMMER VACATION HOLIDAY HOMEWORK-(2025-26)

Class: -IX

ENGLISH
• Read Chapter no. 3,4 & 5 of your prescribed books (Beehive & Moments) find out 15 new words
from each chapter and write their meanings. (To be done in the subject notebook)
• Create a mind map for the following:

(i) Theme and Characters of 1.The Fun They Had & 2. The Road Not taken
(ii) Plot Summary of ‗The Lost Child‗story from Moments.

• Read any one of the following poems from the book ‗Beehive‘. Choose the stanza/line you Like
the most in the poem and depict it in a creative manner.

1. The Road Not Taken

2. Wind
(How to do: Use your imagination to convert the poem in an artistic representa tion on A3 or A4 sheets.
The presentation should be self- explanatory.)
Or
• Make a pictorial project on the life of the poet- Robert Frost depicting the life events, awards
and literary works in about 5-6 pages. (Use A4 size colored sheets)

• The worksheet (link is given below) is to be attempted. (Please take a printout)

https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vQ8v0QJfJnV_4y6NmNZikMN_RA-
go3m9l6PU3HO5ImrhH1V3TFEWRcGI0lmaVJ8Q1egDa3jruewea_X/pub

MATHS
Activities

To verify the algebraic identity (a + b)²= a²+ 2ab + b²

To represent some irrational numbers on the number line.

Assignment
Answers the following MCQs
(1)Can we write 0 in the form of p/q?
a) Yes
b) No
c) Cannot be explained
d) None of the above
(2) What is the degree of the polynomial √3?
a) 0
b) 1
c) ½
d) 2

(3)The number obtained on rationalising the denominator of 1/ (√7 – 2) is

a) (√7+2)/3
b) (√7-2)/3
c) (√7+2)/5
d) (√7+2)/45
(4)The coefficient of x in 7x²+6x-2 is
a) 2
b) 6
c) -2
d) 7
(5)The value of √10 times √15 is equal to

a) 5√6
b) √25
c) 10√5
d) √5
(6) X – x³ is a ________ polynomial.

a) Linear
b) Quadratic
c) Cubic
d) None of the above

(7) The decimal representation of the rational number is

a) Always terminating
b) Either terminating or repeating
c) Either terminating or non-repeating
d) Neither terminating nor repeating

(8)If x²+kx+6 = (x+2)(x+3) for all k, find the value of k.

a) -1
b) 1
c) 3
d) 5

(9) 2√3+√3 =
a) 6
b) 2√6
c) 3√3
d) 4√6

(10)The degree of the constant polynomial is

a) 0
b) 1
c) 2
d) 3
Factorise x2 – 1 – 2a – a2

and x3 – 6x2 + 3x + 10

Verify whether the indicated numbers are zeros of the polynomials corresponding to them in the following
cases:

F(x) = 3x + 1, x = −1/3
F(x) = x2 – 1, x = 1,−1

G(x) = 3x2 – 2 , x = 2/√3 , −2/√3

P(x) = x3 – 6x2 + 11x – 6 , x = 1, 2, 3

F(x) = 5x – π, x = 4/5
F(x) = x2 , x = 0

F(x) = lx + m, x = −m/l
F(x) = 2x + 1, x = ½

Are the following statements true or false? Give reasons for your answer.
i) Every whole number is a natural number.
ii) Every integer is a rational number.
iii) Every rational number is an integer.
iv) Every natural number is a whole number,
v) Every integer is a whole number.
vi) Every rational number is a whole number.

Complete the following sentences:

Every point on the number line corresponds to a …… number which may be either …… or …….
The decimal form of an irrational number is neither ….. nor ……
The decimal representation of a rational number is either ..… or …..
Every real number is either … number or … number.
Represent √9.4 on the number line

If x = ½ is a zero of the polynomial f(x) = 8x3 + ax2 – 4x + 2, find the value of a.

HINDI

1-ननम्ननरखित विषमों भें से किनहहीं दो विषमों ऩय रगबग 150 शब्दों िा अनुच्छे द नरखिए।
ि-विऻाऩन िा भहत्ि
ि-आकटि कपनशमर इीं टेनरजेंस से राब एिीं हानन

2-भोफाइर िे अत्मनधि प्रमोग से होने िारी हानन िे विषम भें फताते हुए अऩने छोटे बाई मा फहन िो एि ऩत्र
नरखिए।
3-अनुप्रास,मभि औय श्लेष अरींिाय ऩरयबाषा एिीं उदाहयण सकहत माद िीखजए।
4-िाक्म अथि िे आधाय ऩय उदाहयण सकहत माद िीखजए।।

**ऩरयमोजना िामि**
‘दो फैरों िी िथा’ऩाठ िे सभान ऩशु मा ऩऺी ऩय आधारयत किनहहीं दस (10) यचनाओीं िे नाभ उनिे रेििों िे नाभ
सकहत नरखिए। उनभें से किसी एि यचना िा सायाींश औय रेिि मा रेखििा िा जीिन ऩरयचम बी नरखिए।
अथिा
2-बायत िे प्रभुि ऐनतहानसि स्थरों िे नाभ सनचत्र नरखिए औय किसी एि प्रभुि ऐनतहानसि स्थर िे विषम भें सींऩूणि
जानिायह नरखिए।

SANSKRIT

बालक,कवि,साधु ,भित् (विषु वलङ्गेषु) उत्तरपुस्तिकायाां वलस्तित्वा स्मरत।

पररयोजनाकायय म्- भारतस्य विविधसांस्थावभ: स्वीकृतावन सांस्कृतस्य आदर्य िाक्यावन वििफलके सुन्दरै : अक्षरै : वलित।

SCIENCE

PHYSICS

1. A particle is moving in a circular path of radius r. The displacement after half a circle
would be:
(a) Zero
(b) πr
(c) 2 r
(d) 2πr

2. A body is thrown vertically upward with velocity u, the greatest height h to which it
will rise is,
(a) u/g (b) u2/2g (c) u2/g (d) u/2g
3. The numerical ratio of displacement to distance for a moving object is
(a) always less than 1
(b) always equal to 1
(c) always more than 1
(d) equal or less than 1
 4. If the displacement of an object is proportional to square of time, then the object
moves with
(a) uniform velocity
(b) uniform acceleration
(c) increasing acceleration
(d) decreasing acceleration

5. From the given v — t graph, it can be inferred that the object

is
(a) in uniform motion
(b) at rest
(c) in non-uniform motion
(d) moving with uniform acceleration
6. Suppose a boy is enjoying a ride on a merry-go-round which
is moving with a constant speed of 10 m/s . It implies that the boy is
(a) at rest
(b) moving with no acceleration
(c) in accelerated motion
(d) moving with uniform velocity
7. Area under a v — t graph represents a physical quantity which has the unit (a) m2
(b) m3
(c) m
(d) m / s
8. Slope of a velocity — time graph gives
(a) the distance
(b) the displacement
(c) the acceleration
(d) the speed

9. In which of the following cases of motions, the distance moved and the magnitude of displacement
are equal?
(a) If the car is moving on straight road
(b) If the car is moving in circular path
(c) The pendulum is moving to and fro
(d) The earth is revolving around the Sun

10. The displacement of a moving object in a given interval of time is zero. Would the distance
travelled by the object also be zero? Justify you answer.
CHEMISTRY

(1). Research how different states of matter (solids, liquids, gases) are utilized in various industries
(e.g., food, medicine, manufacturing).

(2). The Importance of Kinetic Theory:

Explain how the kinetic theory of matter explains the behavior of different states of matter.

(3). Properties of Matter in Everyday Life:

Explore how the properties of matter influence everyday life, such as how th e properties of water allow
life to exist on Earth or how the properties of different materials are used in construction.

(4). Create a Model:

Build a model of the different states of matter, showcasing the arrangement of particles in each state.
(5). Develop a Presentation:
Prepare a presentation or poster outlining the key concepts of matter, including its different states and
properties.

BIOLOGY

Project -:

1) Make use of eco-friendly materials for preparing the model of Plant cell or Animal cell

Assignment -:

2) Differentiate between

a) Prokaryotic cell and Eukaryotic cell

b) Diffusion and Osmosis
c) Plant cell and Animal cell
d) Hypertonic and Hypotonic solution

3) Make a list of scientists and their contribution in cytology

SOCIAL SCIENCE
HISTORY / CIVICS

Project – Prepare a timeline chart for French revolution in class work copy.
Draw the political map of Europe and locate France, it‘s capital , port towns and neighbouring countries in
1/4th size chart paper.

Assignment – Learn the question answer of French revolution and What is democracy? Why dem ocracy?
GEOGRAPHY

1. PROJECT/ACTIVITY
(1) Find out the longitudinal and latitudinal extent of your state.
(iii) Collect information about the ‗Silk Route‘. Also find out the new developments, which are
improving communication routes in the regions of high altitude.
2. MAP SKILLS

On an outline map of India show the following.

(i) Mountain and hill ranges: the Karakoram the Zaskar, the Patkai Bum, the
Vindhya Range, the Aravalli Range, Cardamom hills,
(ii) Peaks – K2, Kanchenjunga, Nanga Parbat and AnaiMudi.
(iii) Plateaus, Chotanagpur and Malwa

(iv)The Indian Desert, Western Ghats, Lakshadweep Islands

3. WEATHER DIARY

Maintain a diary recording daily temperature, rainfall, humidity, and wind direction for a week.

Compare with data from another city or country.

4. POSTER MAKING

Topics: ―RELIEF MAP OF INDIA‖ (Page No. 9) AND ―India: Extent and Standard Meridian‖ (Page No. 3) by
using appropriate colour or symbols.

Note:- write answers in a separate copy and Activity work in project file.

ECONOMICS

Assignment

Investigate the farming methods which were used in palampur as well as the irrigation facility or, role of
technology and the type of cropping .And compare these practices with traditional farming methods and
also find out the challenges faced by the farmers in both the method .

Project

Develop a presentation or poster showcasing the different non farming activities and the importance of
village economy
ARTIFICIAL INTELLEGENCE (AI)

Answer the following questions-

1) What are communication skills?
2) Write down the elements of communications?
3) Explain briefly the 7Cs basic principles of communications
4) What are verbal communications? Give one example for oral communications.
5) What are the advantages and disadvantages of verbal communications?
6) Define nonverbal communications?
7) What is the importance of writing skills in communications?
8) What do you mean by self-management skills?
9) How can one build self-confidence?
10) What are the differences between interests and abilities?
11) What are the factors that decrease our self-confidence?
12) Write four steps of Self-motivation.

******************Best Of Luck**************