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DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL
HOLIDAY ASSIGNMENT 2019
1. Find the shortest distance between the lines vector equation are
and r� = (s + 1) �+̂ ( 2s - 1) �̂ - ( 2s + 1)
2. Show that the lines r� = (�̂ � �̂ �
intersect. Find their point of intersection.
3. Find the shortest distance and the vector equation of the line of shortest distance between the lines
given by r� = (3�̂ � 15�̂ � 9) + λ
r� = (2 � - 1 ) � ̂+ ( 1+ �
4. Find the length and equation of the line of shortest distance between the lines
���
� =
���
�� =
���
�
���
�� =
���
� =
���
�
5. Show that lines ���
� =
���
� =
���
�
6. Find the vector Cartesian equation of the line passing through ( 2,3,2) and parallel to the line
r� = ( - 2 ı ̂+ 3 �̂ ) + λ ( 2 ı ̂- 3 ȷ ̂+ 6 k
7. Find the value of k so that the lines
���
� =
�����
� =
���
� and
���
� =
8. Find the foot of the perpendicular drawn from the point (0,2,7) to the line
find the length of the perpendicular.
9. Find the image of the point (1,6,3) in the line
10. Find the Cartesian and vector equations of a lie which passes through the point (1,2,
of the lines ���
� =
��!
��� =
���"
� and
11. Find the Cartesian and vector equation of line which
the line –���
� =
���
� =
����
�
12. Find the coordinates of the point where the line joining the points (z,
zx + y + z = 7.
DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL SAIL TOWNSHIP, RANCHI
HOLIDAY ASSIGNMENT 2019-2020
CLASS- XII
MATHEMATICS
Find the shortest distance between the lines vector equation are r� = (1 - t) �+̂ ( t –
( 2s + 1)
) + λ ( 3�̂ � �̂) and r� = (4�̂ � ) + � ( 2�̂ � 3)
intersect. Find their point of intersection.
Find the shortest distance and the vector equation of the line of shortest distance between the lines
λ ( 2�̂ � 7�̂ � 5)
) �̂ + ( 9 – 3 � ) k .
of the line of shortest distance between the lines
� and
���
& ���
� =
�
� intersect and find their point of intersection.
e vector Cartesian equation of the line passing through ( 2,3,2) and parallel to the line
)
value of k so that the lines
= &��
� =
��'
& are right angles .
Find the foot of the perpendicular drawn from the point (0,2,7) to the line ���
�� =
find the length of the perpendicular.
Find the image of the point (1,6,3) in the line �
� =
���
� =
���
�
Find the Cartesian and vector equations of a lie which passes through the point (1,2,
and ���&
� =
���!
� =
��&
�&
Find the Cartesian and vector equation of line which passes through the point ( 1,2,3) and is parallel to
Find the coordinates of the point where the line joining the points (z, -3 , 1) and ( 3,
Pg-1
– 2) �̂ + (3 – 2 t)
)
Find the shortest distance and the vector equation of the line of shortest distance between the lines
intersect and find their point of intersection.
e vector Cartesian equation of the line passing through ( 2,3,2) and parallel to the line
= ���
� =
���
�� . Also
Find the Cartesian and vector equations of a lie which passes through the point (1,2,-4) and I r to each
passes through the point ( 1,2,3) and is parallel to
3 , 1) and ( 3, -4, -5) cuts the plane
Planes
1. Find the vector and Cartesian equation y the plane through the point A ( 2,3,4) B ( -3 , 5, 1) and
C ( 4, -1, 2).
2. Show that the four points A ( 3,2,-5) B (- 1, 4, - 3), C ( - 3 , 8 , 5) and D ( - 3 , 2 , 1) are coplanar and
find the equation of the plane curtaining them.
3. A plane meets the coordinate are at A, B, C such that the centroid of ∆ ABC is ( 3, 4 – 6). Find the
equation of plane.
4. Reduce the equation of the plane 12 x – 3 y + 4z + 52 = 0 to the normal for m and hence find the length
of the perpendicular from the origin to the plane and write down the direction of the normal to the
plane.
5. The coordinates of the foot of the perpendicular drawn from the origin to the plane are ( 4, - 2, -5).
Find the equation of the plane.
6. The length of the perpendicular drawn from the origin to a plane is 9 units and the direction ratios of
the normal to the plane are 12 , -3 , 4 . Find the vector and Cartesian equation of the plane.
7. Find the equation of the plane which is at a distance 3√3 units from the origin and normal to which is
equally individed to the coordinate axes.
8. Find the equation of the plane passing through the point ( 1,2,1) and perpendicular to the line joining
The points ( 1, 4, 2) and ( 2,3,5) . Also find the perpendicular distance of the origin from the plane.
9. The position vectors of two points A and B are 3 � ̂+ �̂ + 2 and � ̂- 2 �̂ - 4 respectively. Find the vector
equation of the plane passing through B and perpendicular to AB.
10. Find the equation the plane which contain the line of intersection of the planes x + 2y + 3 z – 4 = 0 ,
2x + y – z + 5 = 0 and which is perpendicular to the plane 5x + 3 y – 6z + 8 = 0
11. Find the vector equation y the plane through the intersection of the planes *� . ( 2 � ̂- 3�+ + 4 ) = 1 and
*� . ( � ̂- �+ ) = 4 and perpendicular to the plane *� . ( 2 � ̂- �+ + ) + 8 = 0 .
12. Find the Cartesian and vector equation of the plane through the intersection of plane
*� . ( 2 � ̂- 6�+) + 12 = 0 and *� . ( 3 � ̂- �+ + 4 ) = 0 and which is at a unit distance from the origin.
13. Find the equation of the plane through the line of intersection of the planes zx + y - z = 3 &
5x – 3 y + 4z + 9 = 0 and parallel to the line
���
� =
���
� =
��&
&
14. Find the equation of the plane passing through the points ( 2,2,1) and ( 9, 3, 6) and perpendicular to the
plane zx + 6y + 6z = 1.
15. Find ‘m’ for which the line *� = ( � ̂+2�+ - ) + λ (2 � ̂+ �̂ �2 ) is parallel to the plane
*� . ( 3 � ̂- 2�+ + m )=12 .
16. Show that the line *� = (2 � ̂- 2�+ +3 ) + λ ( � ̂- �̂ �4 ) is parallel to the plan *� . ( � ̂+5�+ + )= 5. Also
find the distance between them.
17. Show that the lines *� = (� ̂+ �+ - ) + λ ( 3� ̂- �̂) and *� = (4 � ̂- ) + � (2 � ̂- 3 ) are coplanar. Also find
the equation of the plane containing both the lines.
18. Show that the lines �
� =
���
� =
���
� and
���
� =
���
� =
���
� are coplanar . Also find the equation of the plane
containing these two lines.
19. Find the equation of the plane which containing two parallel lines ���
� =
���
� =
���
� and
���
� =
���
� =
�
�
20. Find the image of the point P(1,3,4) in the plane 2x – y + z + 3 = 0.
21. A variable plane is at a constant distance p from the origin and meets the coordinate focus in A, B, C.
Show that the of the centroid of the tetrahedrod OABC is -�� + .�� + /�� = 16 0��
22. Find the distance of the point (2,3,4) from the plane 3x + 2y + 2z + 5 = 0 measured parallel to the line
���
� =
���
� =
�
�
23. A variable plane is at a distance p from the origin and meets the axis in A,B, C show that the focus of the
centroid of ∆ ABC is -�� + .�� + /�� = 9 0�� .
24. Find the length and coordinates of the foot of the perpendicular from the point (7,14,5) to the plane
zx+4y-z=2
25. Find the distance of the point ( -2,3,4) from the line ���
� =
����
& measured parallel to the plane
4x + 12y – 3z +1 = 0 .
PHYSICS
DUEL NATURE OF RADIATION AND MATTER ATOMS & NUCLEI
1. If the frequency of incident light on a metal surface is doubled will th K.E. of the photoelectrons be doubled? Give reason.
2. Pot a graph showing variation of de-Broglie wavelength 1 versus 1/√2 where v is accelerating potential .A and B carrying same charge but the masses m1 , m2 (m1 > m2) . Which one represents a particle of smaller mass and why?
3. A proton and an 3 particle are accelerated through the same potential. Which one fo the two has (i) greater value of de-Broglie wavelength associated with it and (ii) less K.E. Justify your answer.
4. Fig shows variation of stopping potential (V0) with the frequency (f) for the two photo-sensitive material M1 and M2 .
(i) Why is slope same for both lines?
(ii) For which material will the emitted electrons have greater K.E for the incident radiation of the same frequency?
5. Draw a plot showing the variation of photo-electric current with collector plate potential for two different frequencies (f1 and f2) of incident radiation having the same intensity. In which case the stopping potential be higher ?
6. X-ray falls on a photo-sensitive surface to cause photoelectric emission. Assuming that the work function of the surface can be neglected, find the relation between the de-Broglie wavelength of the electron emitted to the energy (Ev) of the incident photons. Draw the nature of graph for 1 as a function of Ev .
7. Using Bohrs postulates, obtain the expression for the (i) D.E and (ii) P.E. of the electron in the stationary state hydrogen atom.
8. Prove that the radius of nth Bohr orbit of an atom is directly proportional to n2.
9. Draw a plot of potential energy of a pair of nucleons as a function of their separation.
10. Define binding energy draw a curve between mass no. and average binding energy. Give the salient features of the curve.
11. Prove that instantaneous rate of change of activity of a radioactive substance is inversely proportional to the square of its half life.
12. Define the term activity of a radioactive substance. Two different radioactive elements with half lives T1 and T2 have N1 and N2 (Undecayed) atoms respectively present at a given instant. Determine the ratio of their activities at this instant.
13. The disintegration rate of a certain radioactive substance at any instant is 4750 disintegration per minute. 5 minute after the rate becomes 2700 disintegration per minute. Calculate the
(i) Decay constant (ii) Half life of the sample
14. Describe Devison and Germer Experiment to demonstrate the wave nature of electron.
15. What is energy level diagram for an atom? Calculate the energies of the various energy levels of a hydrogen atom and draw an energy level diagram for it.
SEMI CONDUCTOR
1. State with the reason why a photodiode is usually operated at a reverse bias.
2. Give reason , why GaAs is most commonly used in making a solar cell.
3. Explain why elemental semiconductor cannot be used to make visible LED.
4. Why are elemental dopants for silicon or germanium usually chosen from group 13 or group 15 ?
5. Give reason why a photodiode is usually operated at reverse bias .
6. What happens to the width of depletion layer of a pn-junction when it is (1) forward biased (2) Reverse
biased.
7. Draw I-V characteristics of a photo diode and give its use.
8. Write two characteristic features to distinguish between n-type and p-type semiconductors.
9. How is forward biasing different from reverse biasing in a p-n junction diode
10. Describe with the help of circuit diagram , the working of a photodiode.
11. The circuit shown in the figure has two oppositely connected ideal diodes flowing through each diode in the
circuit.
12. A p-n function diode is fabricated from a semiconductor with band-gap of 2.8ev. Can it detect a wave length
of 6000nm.
13. Draw the necessary energy band diagram to distinguish among conductors , semiconductors and insulators .
How does the change in
temperature affect the behavior of these materials for solar cells ?
14. Explain how the width of depletion layer in p-n junction diode changes when the junction is :-
(a) Forward biased (b) reverse biased
Draw the characteristics curve for the above cases.
15. Describe the working principle of a solar cell. Mention three processes involved in the generation pf emf.
Why are Si and GaAs is
Preferred materials for solar cell
16. Draw a circuit diagram of a full wave rectifier . Explain the working principle . Draw the input/output
waveforms indicating clearly the
function of the two diodes used.
CHEMSITRY
(Biomolecules)(Biomolecules)(Biomolecules)(Biomolecules)
1. Name the purines present in DNA ?
2. Write the name of linkage joining two amino acids ?
3. Name the base that is found in nucleotide of RNA ?
4. Deficiency of which vitamin causes survey ?
5. What type of linkage is responsible for the formation of proteins?
6. Describe what do you understand by primary and secondary structure of proteins?
7. What are the essential and non essential amino acids? Give one example of each.
8. Name two water soluble vitamins, their sources and diseases caused by their
deficiency in diet ?
9. What is meant by denaturation of proteins ?
10. Define the foll0owing terms with two examples:
a) Nucleotide
b) Essential amino acids
11. Name the different type of RNA found in the cell.
Mention their functions.
12. Define the following giving one example of each.
i) Peptide linkage
ii) Primary structure
iii) Dentaruation
13. i. What the structural difference between a nucleoside
and nucleotide
ii. “ The two strands of DNA are not identical but are complementary”. Explain.
14.What are anomers ? Explain with help of an example .
15. Define the following giving one example of each .
i) Zwitter ion ii Glycosidic linkage
(Polymers)
1. Write the distinguishing feature between homopolymers and copolymers.
2. What is the difference between the two notations Nylon-6 and Nylon 6 ,6?
3. What is meant by copolymerization?
4. Write the name of monomer of neoprene.
5. Write the names of the monomer of the polymer
[ NH-(CH2)6 –NH-CO(CH2)4-CO-]
6. Which of the following is the fibre?
Nylon, Neoprene , PVC
7.Distinguishing between homopolymers and copolymers with an example of each.
8.What is the difference between elastormers and fibres? Give one example of each>
9. What is the repeating unit in the condensation polymer obtained by combining
HOOCCH2 CH2 COOH (succinic acid) H2 N CH2 CH2 NH2 (ethylendiamine)
10.What is a biodegradable polymers ? Give an example of a biodegradable aliphatic polymer.
11.Differentiate between thermoplastics and thermosetting polymers. Give one example of each.
12.Write the monomers which are used for the synthesis of following polymers:
i) Terylene
ii) Polyethene
iii) Bakelite
13.Give one example of each:
i) additional polymers
ii) condensation polymers
CHEMISTRY IN EVERYDAY LIFE
1. What are limited spectrum antibiotics ?Give example.
2. What are cationic and anionic detergent? Give one example of each.
3. How do antiseptic differ from disinfectants? Give one example of each.
4. What are food preservatives? Name two such substances?
5. Why is bithional added to soap?
6. Which class of drugs are used for sleeping pills?
7. Differentiate between competitive and non competitive inhibitors.
8. Explain with an example.
a) What is meant by the term ‘broad spectrum antibiotics’ ? Explain.
b) What are artificial sweetening agents ? Give two examples.
c) What problem arises in using alitame as artificial sweetener?
9. What are antihistamines ? Give two examples. Explain how they act on the human
body?
10. a)Define chemotherapy.
b)While antacids and anti allergic drugs interfere with functions of histamine , why do
these not interfere with the function of each other?
11. What are biodegradable and non biodegradable detergents? Give one example of each.
12. Why are cimetidine and rantidine better antacids than sodium bicarbonate?
13. Low level of noradrenaline causes depression. What type of drug are used to cure this
problem? Name two drugs.
14. Sulpha drugs work like antibiotics but are not antibiotics. Explain.
15. Differentiate between bactiriocidal and bactericidal antibiotics and give an example for
each .
16. What are the following substances? Give one example of each:-
a) Antacids b)Analgesics c)Tranquilizers d)Detergents
e) Antifertility drugs. f) Antipyretics.
17. Give one important use of Boric acid and Cresols.
18. How does aspirin prevent heart attack?
19. What is an alkaloid? Name two alkaloids which are used as analgesics.
20. Give the composition of oral contraceptives.
21. Mention the action of the following on the human body :-
a) Bromopheniramine b) Aspirin c) Rantidine d)Paracetamol
e)Tincture of Iodine f) Equanil g)Aspirin h)Morphine
22. How do receptors transfer messages to the cells? Explain.
23. What are antioxidants? Give an example.
BIOLOGY
Chapter- 8 GROUP- A
Q.1 At a rural health care centre, a nursing mother is given an immunization schedule for BCG
and DPT to be given to the body. What are the diseases, the child will be protected against?
Q.2Expand LSD, SCID.
Q.3 Which category of adaptive immunity is provided by vaccination?
Q.4 A 30-year old man with no prior immunization, steps on nail while walking in his
courtyard. Which immunization is required?
Q.5 Which is the HIV factory? Write the name of some primary and secondary lymphoid organs.
GROUP- B
Q.1 Distingush between benign tumour and malignant tumour.
Q.2 What are allergens? How do they cause inflammatory response?
Q.3 Why are stimulants and hallucinogens categorized as psychotropic drugs? Give one example
of each of the two types of drugs mentioned
Q.4 Write the full form of ELISA. Give an example of the clinical application of ELISA test.
Q.5 Name and explain the type of barrier of innate immunity where some cells release
interferons when infected.
GROUP- C
Q.1 What is the role of the following in the body’s defence against infections?
(a) B-cells (b) Histamine
(c) Interferons
Q.2 How are autoimmune diseases different from immunodeficient diseases? Give one example
of each in humans.
Q.3A person has been diagnosed to be HIV positive.
(a) Name the test which the person underwent.
(b) Write the full name of the pathogen involved and describe its structure.
(c) Which particular cells of this person are likely to get destroyed?
Q.4 What is hallucination , Addiction, and abuse?
Q.5 Differentiate between B-cells and T-cells of the immune system. How do the B-cells respond
to antigens?
Chapter- 9 GROUP- A
Q.1 Name techniques that are used in controlled breeding experiments.
Q.2 What is an explant?
Q.3 Name fungi used for the production of SCP.
Q.4 What is a somatic embryo?
Q.5 Name two disease-resistant varieties of crop plants.
GROUP- B
Q.1 What is inbreeding? What is the danger of inbreeding?
Q.2 How is mutation breeding carried out for developing crop varieties?
Q.3 How has milk yield of Indian cows been increased?
Q.4 What is the source of explant in meristem culture? Mention one function of cytokinins used
in meristem culture medium.
Q.5 What is the difference between layers and broilers?
GROUP- C
Q.1 What is commonly used to produce virus resistant plants? Explain with example.
Q.2 What is plant breeding? Write any two objectives of plant breeding.
Q.3 Differentiate between heterosis and inbreeding depression. Define homozygocity and
heterozygocity.
Q.4 What is anther culture? Mention its applications
Q.5 Define germplasm. How is it maintaine
Chapter – 10 GROUP- A
Q.1 Expand the term ‘LAB’ and VAM.
Q.2 Write the biological name of the baker’s yeast.
Q.3 What is gaseous composition of biogas?
Q.4 Name two antibiotics of fungal origin.
Q.5 Give one example each of
(a) biofertiliser,
(b) bioinsecticide,
(c) naturally occurring pesticide and
(d) pesticide of microbial origin
GROUP- B
Q.1 Name two distilled and two undistilled alcoholic beverages
Q.2 What is BOD? What does it mean if a water body has high BOD?
Q.3 What is integrated pest management?
Q.4 What is the role of baculoviruses in the integrated pest management programme?
Q.5 What are antibiotic? Write their sources.
GROUP- C
Q.1Explain the different stapes are involving in sewage treatment.
Q.2 Write the sources, biomedical importants of the following bio-active chemicals-
Cyclosporin-A, Statins, Streptokinase, Citric acid.
Q.3 Explain organic farming and role of micorrhiza.
BUSINESS STUDIES
1.The directors of Gama ltd. have decided to modernize the plant and machinery at an estimated cost of Rs. 1 crore, but are in a fix whether to issue equity shares or debentures for this purpose. As a finance manager of the company, advise the Directors whether to issue equity shares or debentures in the interest of the company and why?
2. ’Unicon securities Pvt ltd ‘ was established to deal in securities. It was registered as a stock broker with National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay stock exchange (BSE) to trade in securities listed at these exchanges. It is also a depository participant with CDSL and NSDL. In the first three years, it developed its business successfully. After that the composition of Board of Directors changed. Some customers complained to the customer care centre of the company that shares purchased by them and for which the payment has been duly made, were not transferred to their D’mat accounts by ‘Unicon Securities pvt., ltd.' The executive of customer care centre promised the aggrieved customers that their shares will be transferred to their respective D’mat accounts very soon. But the company delayed the matter and did not transfer the shares of the customers to their D’mat accounts. This evaded investors’ confidence and multiplied their grievances.
[a] Identify this step of trading procedure in a stock exchange which has not been followed by ‘Union Securities Pvt. Ltd.’
[b] Name the Apex statutory body of capital market to whom customer can complain to redress their grievances.
[c] Name the function under which the statutory body of capital market identified in [b] above must perform.
[d] Name any two values ignored by union security pvt ltd. 3. Abhishek Ltd. is manufacturing cotton clothes. It has been consistently earning good profits for many years. This year too, it has been able to generate enough profits. There is availability of enough cash in the company and good prospects for growth in future. It is a well-managed company and believes in quality, equal employment opportunities and good remuneration practices. It has many shareholders who prefer to receive a regular income from their investments. It has taken a loan of Rs.50 lakhs from ICICI bank and is bound by certain restrictions on the payment of dividend according to the terms of the loan agreement.
The above discussion about the company leads to various factors, which decide how much of the profits should be retained and how much has to be distributed by the company.
Quoting the lines from the above discussion, identify and explain any four such factors.
4. Define the term Stock Exchange and explain any five of its functions briefly.
5. Tata International Ltd. earned a net profit of Rs. 50 Crore. Ankit the Finance Manager of Tata International Ltd. wants to decide how to appropriate these profits. Identify the decision that Ankit will have to take and also enumerate any four factors which help him in taking such decision.
6. Differentiate between ‘Primary Market’ and ‘Secondary Market on the basis of:
(a) Nature of Transaction (b) Capital Formation (c) Parties Involved
7. Differentiate between ‘Capital Market’ and ‘Money Market’ on the basis of :
(a) Meaning (b) Instruments Used (c) Investment Outlay
8. “In today’s commercial world, the stock exchange performs many vital functions which lead the investor towards positive environment.” Explain how by giving any four points.
9. State the first four steps involved in the screen-based trading for buying and selling securities in the secondary market.
10. ‘Mission Coach Ltd.’ is a large and creditworthy company manufacturing coaches for Indian Railways. It now wants to export these coaches to other countries and decides to invest in new hi-tech machines.
Since the investment is large, it requires long-term finance. It decides to raise funds by issuing equity shares. The issue of equity shares involves a huge floatation cost. To meet the expenses of floatation cost, the company decides to tap the money market.
(a) Name and explain the money market instrument the company can use for the above purpose.
(b) What is the duration for which the company can get funds through this instrument?
(c) State any other purpose for which the instrument can be used.
11. How are Financial assets are created?
12. A pharmaceutical company has invited a huge sum of money on a Research and Development project. Name the type of financial decision undertaken by the company.
13. A company XYZ Ltd. has
Equity Capital Rs. 10,00,000
Earnings before interest and taxes Rs. 50,000
The company is in need of Rs. 5,00,000 for expansion purpose of the business. It has decided to go for debt financing which are available in the market @ 7% interest. The prevailing tax rate is 30% of the earnings. Should the company proceed with its plan? Give reasons.
14. “Financial Planning tries to link the present with the future”. Explain the importance of Financial Planning in the light of this statement.
15. Amar is doing his transport business in Delhi. His busses are generally used for the tourists going to Jaipur and Agra. Identify the working Capital requirements of Amar giving reasons in support of your answer. Further Amar wants to expand and diversify his transport business.
Explain any two factors that will affect his fixed capital requirements.
16. PROJECT WORK IN SELECTED TOPICS TO BE SUBMITTED ON 4th NOVEMBER, 2019.
ACCOUNTANCY
1. If the debentures of Rs. 5,00,000 are to be redeemed on 30th September, 2016, by which date should the
investment be made in specified securities and how much amount should be invested?
2. State the provisions of companies Act,2013 for the creation of ‘Debenture Redemption Reserve.’
3. Sunrise Company Ltd., has an equity share capital of Rs. 10,00,000. The company earns a return
on investment of 15% on its capital. The company needed funds for diversification.
The finance manager had the following options:
(i) Borrow Rs. 5,00,000 @15% p.a. from a bank payable in four equal quarterly installments
starting from the end of the fifth year.
(ii) Issue Rs. 5,00,000,9% Debentures of Rs. 100 each redeemable at a premium of 10% after Five years.
To increase the return of the shareholders, the company opted for option (ii). Pass the necessary
journal entries for issue of debentures.
4. (a) Sony ltd., redeemed its entire outstanding 8% Debentures of Rs. 100 each at a premium of
5% on 1st January, 2015.
Fill in the missing figures in the following Journal entries.
JOURNAL
Date Particulars LF Debit (Rs)
Surplus of statement of profit & loss DR ------------
To debenture Redemption Reserve A/c
(transfer of profits & loss as per SEBI
Guidelines)
8% of Debentures A/c Dr -------------
Premium on Redemption Debentures A/c Dr --------------
To 8% Debenture holders A/c
(Amount due on redemption of ---------------
Debentures of Rs 100 each at 5% premium)
8%Debentures A/c Dr ---------------
To Bank A/c
(Payment of amount due to debenture holder)
Debenture Redemption Reserve A/c Dr 2,00,000
To general reserve A/c
(transfer of debenture Redemption reserve
A/c to general Reserve A/c on redemption of
all the debentures)
5. On 1st
April,2015, K.K.Ltd. issued 500, 9% Debentures of Rs.500 each at a discount of 4%, redeemable at a premium
of 5% after three years.
Pass necessary Journal entries for the issue of debentures and debenture interest for the year ended 31st
March,2016
assuming that interest is payable on 30th
September and 31stMarch and the rate of tax deducted at source is 10%. The
company closes its books on 31st
March every year.
6. SSS Ltd., issued 25,000; 10% Debentures of Rs. 100 each. Give Journal entries and the Balance Sheet in each of the
following cases when:
(i) The debentures were issued at a premium of 20%.
(ii) The debentures were issued as collateral security to bank against a loan of Rs. 20,00,000.
(iii) The debentures were issued to supplier of machinery costing Rs. 28,00,000 as his full and final payment.
7. Why are irredeemable debentures also known as perpectual debentures?
8.Give the meaning of debentures issued as collateral security.
9.A company desires to redeem its debentures after one year and three months, amounting to Rs. 1,00,000.
How much provision is required for creation of Debenture Redemption Reserve?
10.Fena ltd., issued Rs. 7,00,000; 12% Debentures of Rs.100 each at a premium of 5%, redeemable at a premium
of 20%. Pass necessary Journal entries at the time of issue of debentures.
11.What do you mean by Operating Cycle as per schedule III of Companies Act, 2013?
12. K.K. Limited obtained a loan of Rs. 10,00,000 from State Bank of India @ 9% interest. The company issued
Rs.15,00,000, 9% Debentures in favour of State Bank of India as Collateral Security. Pass necessary Journal entries for
the above transactions:
(i) When company decided not to record the issue of 9% Debentures as Collateral Security.
(ii) When company decided to record the issue of 9% Debentures as Collateral Security.
13. Sangam Woollens Ltd., Ludhiana are the manufacturer and exporter of woolen garments.
The company decided to distribute free of cost woolen garments to 10 villagers of Lahaul and Spiti
District of Himachal Pradesh. The company also decided to employ 50 Young persons from these
villages in its newly established factory. The company issued 40,000 equity shares 0f Rs. 10 each
and 1,000 9% Debentures of Rs. 100 each to the vendor For the purchase of machinery of Rs.
5,00,000. Pass the necessary journal entries. Also Identify any one value that the company wants to
communicate to the society.
14. Pass necessary Journal Entries relating to the issue of debentures for the following:
(i) Issued 8,000, 10% Debentures of Rs. 100 each at a premium of 15% redeemable at par.
(ii) Issued 3,000,10% debentures of Rs. 100 each at a premium of 10% and redeemable at a
premium of 15%.
(iii)Issued 8,000,10% Debentures of Rs. 100 each at par repayable at a premium of 10%.
15. PREPARE AND SUBMIT PROJECT FILE IN ACCOUNTANCY ON 4TH
NOVEMBER, 2019.
ECONOMICS
1. What was the two fold motive behind the systematic De-industrialization imposed by the
British in pre independent India?
2. While subsidies encourages farmers to use new technology. They are the huge burden on
government finances. Discuss the usefulness of subsidies in the light of this fact.
Or
Explain how Import substitution can protect domestic industries?
3. What is green revolution? Why was it implemented and how did it benefit the farmers?
4. Do you think out sourcing is good for India? Why are developed countries opposing it?
5. Briefly explain liberalization reforms in financial sector.
6. Highlight the salient features of India’s pre independent occupational structure.
Or
What objectives did the British intend to achieve through their policies of Infrastructure
development in India.
7. Explain the importance of SSI in India.
8. Agriculture sector appears to be adversely affected by reform process. Explain.
9. Underscore some of India’s most crucial economic challenges at the time of Independence.
{any three}.
Or
What do you mean by the policy of discriminating protection? How did it affect the
development of Indian Industries?
10. Explain the need and type of land reforms implemented and how did it benefit the
farmers? Explain
11. Explain liberalization reforms in fiscal sector and foreign exchange rates?
Explain briefly the main features of Liberalisation of Indian economy.
12. Discuss the merits and demerits of subsidies in Indian agriculture.
13. Discuss the principal components of Industrial policy resolution-1956.
14. Explain the merits and demerits of L.P.G policy in India. 15. Why despite the implementation of green revolution, 65% of our population continued to
be engaged in the agriculture sector till 1990? 16. Discuss the merits and demerits of L.P.G policy in India. 17. Explain important measures adopted by the government for the alleviation of poverty. 18. What are the different types of unemployment ? What remedies do you suggest to solve
the problem of unemployment.
19. Calculate National Income by Income and Expenditure Method- Private final consumption expenditure 700 Wages and salaries 700 Employers contribution to social security schemes 100 Gross domestic fixed capital formation 160 Change in stock 20 Profits 100 Government final consumption expenditure 200 Rent 30 Exports 40 Imports 20 Inerest 40 Mixed income 100 NFIA (-)10 Depreciation 20 Subsidies 10 Indirect taxes 20
Explain the items included in current account and capital account in balance of payments . 20 . Why are taxes received by the government not capital receipts?
21. What is meant by Cash Reserve Ratio? 22. State two demerits of fixed exchange rate. 23. When does a situation of excess demand arise in an economy? 24. Define investment multiplier. 25. Compete the following table:
Income M.P.C Saving A.P.S
0 -90
100 0.6 ---- ----
200 0.6 ---- ----
300 0.6 ---- ----
26. State and explain any three items included in current account of balance of payment. 27. Explain any two functions of central bank to control credit.
OR Explain any two functions of money.
28. Give the meaning of revenue deficit, fiscal deficit, and primary deficit. 29. Distinguish between private income and national income. 30. What is the difference between revenue budget and capital budget? Illustrate with an
example. 31. Explain how foreign exchange rate is determined. What are the sources of supply and demand
for foreign exchange? 32. State functions of commercial bank and explain two primary functions of them. 33. In an economy mpc is 0.75 if investment increased by Rs. 1000 crore. Calculate:
a) Total increase in income b) Total increase in consumption expenditure c) Total increase in saving d) Value of mps
34. How will you treat the following while estimating the national income of india? a) Dividend received by an Indian from abroad. b) Interest received on loans given to a friend for purchasing a car. c) Money received by an Indian working in U.S embassy in India.
35. From the following data calculate the NNPfc or national income by expenditure method and income method: (i) wages and salaries 500 (ii) Government final consumption expenditure 120 (iii) Royalty 20 (iv) Interest 40 (v) Private final consumption expenditure 600 (vi) Change in stock 10 (vii) Net indirect tax 40 (viii) Net exports (-)20 (ix) Rent 50 (x) Profit 100 (xi) Net domestic fixed capital formation 60 (xii) Consumption of fixed capital 85 (xiii) N.F.I.A (-)10
OR Calculate (a) Gross domestic product at market price, and (b) factor income from Abroad from the following data:-
i) Profits 500 ii) Export 40 iii) Compensation of employees 1500 iv) Gross national product at factor cost 2800 v) Net current transfers from rest of the world 90 vi) Rent 300 vii) Interest 400 viii) Factor income to abroad 120 ix) Net indirect taxes 250 x) Net domestic capital formation 650 xi) Gross fixed capital formation 700 xii) Change in stock 50
ASSIGNMENT
CLASS-XII SUB: SOCIOLOGY
VERY SHORT- TYPE QUESTIONS.
1. Colonial labour laws favoured the owners of tea plantations by-----------
2. Some evils in Indian society that social reformers campaigned against were--------
3. ‘Contract farming’ refers to------
4. In the context of industrialization , ‘alienation’ refers to a situation where-------
5. ‘Disinvestment’ is the process in process----------
6. The dangers and risks faced by mine workers include-----
7. A ‘Lock Out ‘ is different from ’Strike’ because ----------------
8. ‘The international division of labour’ refers to-------
9. Some examples of caste-based social movements are-----------
10. A trade union is--------
11. The characteristic features of the organized sector are-----------
12. Transnational corporations are-----
13. Globalisation refers to-----------
14. By the term ‘electronic economy’ we mean------------
15. ‘Corporate culture’ refers to--------------
16. The various forms of Mass media include-----------------
17. Two of the distinguishing features of a social movements are----------
18. Two of the well known peasant movements in India are-----------
19. Prominent examples of worker’s movement include-------
20. ‘Globalisation of Culture ‘refers to-----------
21. An example of ‘Counter Movement is------
22. The ‘weightless economy’ is one of in which--------
23. Liberalisation’ refers to--------
24. ‘Hundi’ played an important role in the traditional trading system because----
25. The gravest challenge that media faced in 1975 was---------
26. What was the significance of the ‘ Silk Route’ ?
27. Name two women’s organizations of the early 20th
century.
28. Highlight the potential of FM channels in a post liberalized India.
29. What is an Ecological Movement ?
30. What was a central issue behind Tebhaga movement?
31. Write two features of Transnational Corporations.
32. Name two associations formed by industrialists.
33. Give two examples of Dalit Movement.
34. What is meant by the term ‘infotainment’?
35. Why did Nehru called media as a watchdog of democracy?
36. What were the reasons of amazing growth in Indian language newspapers?
37. Explain the economic policy of liberalization.
38. Distinguish between social change and social movement.
39. Name two INGOs.
40. What are distinctive modes of protest?
SHORT ANSWER TYPE:
41. What is the basic task of the manager ? How can he make the workers more productive?
42. Distinguish between Organised and Unorganised sector.
43. Explain what Home based industry is, with special reference to Bidi industry.
44. The more mechanized an industry gets, the fewer people are employed. Explain by giving suitable
examples.
45. Under an industrial system how production be increased?
46. Differenciate between Fordism and Post-Fordism.
47. How do people find jobs in industrial sector?
48. Write a short note on scientific management.
49. How has liberalization affected employment patterns in India?
50. Discuss briefly the images of an industrial society .
51. How is Globalisation a threat to indigenous crafts and knowledge systems?
52. Mention reasons for the tremendous growth in the usage of the Cell- phones.
53. In what ways does Globalisation affect culture?Explain.
54. In what ways TNCs adapted to the Indian audiences?
55. How were silk spinners and twisters of Bihar affected?
56. With globalization there emerged a new ‘ International division of labour’. Discuss with suitable
examples.
57. Explain the Sociological perspective on understanding globalization?
58. Give reasons for the digital divide despite of growth in internet technology.
59. What are the distinctive features of a globalised economy? Discuss.
60. Explain Homogenisation versus Globalisation of culture. Give suitable examples.
61. What was the role and functioning of Mass media under the British rule.
62. Explain the phenomenal expansion of Mass media.
63. Describe the emergence of Print media in independent India.
64. How is the mass media responsible for bridging the gap between rural and the urban areas? what are
its effects .
65. How music industry could develop a complex network due to globalization.
66. Describe how British controlled Print media?
67. The beginning of the Printing press led to the growth of the idea of ‘Nation as an imagined
community’. Comment as suggested by Benedict Anderson.
68. Is Radio as a medium of mass communication dying- out ? Discuss the potential that FM stations
have in post liberation India.
69. Discuss the role of television in newly free India.
70. How music industry could develop a complex network due to globalization?
71. Illustrate the importance of social movements.
72. What do you understand by counter movement? Give examples.
73. Discuss the agenda of social movements.
74. Distinguish between social change and social movements.
75. Can we apply the distinction between Old and New social movements in the Indian context?
76. Discuss main features of social movements.
77. Environment movements often also contain economic and identity issues. Discuss.
78. New farmer’s movements can be seen as a part of the worldwide new social movement. Explain.
What were the features of new farmer movement.
79. Write a short note on AITUC.
80. Discuss the changes that the Trade Unions bring out in the lives of workers.
LONG ANSWER TYPE:
81. Write a note on Industrialisation in the early years of Indian independence.
82. How does job recruitment take place through the contractor system. What are the other methods?
83. Examine the role played by strike breakers in Bombay Textile Mill strike of 1982.
84. What problems are faced by workers in the Mining sector? What measures can be adopted to
safeguard mishaps?
85. What is the impact of Globalisation and policy of Liberalisation on Indian industry.
86. What do understand by the term ‘Glocalisation’ ? How do you differentiate it from
Homogenisation?
87. Are Global interconnections are new to the world and to India? Explain this by giving example.
88. The effect of globalization is far reaching .It affects us all but affect us differently. Explain.
89. Explain the political changes brought as a result of Globalisation.
90. Describe the economic dimensions of globalization.
91. Describe the infrastructure of all India Radio developed from 1947 to 2000AD.
92. Discuss the role of Mass media in our lives.
93. Discuss positive and negative functions of Mass media.
94. How did Television grew as a Mass media ?
95. Give reasons for the amazing growth in Indian language newspaper.
96. Describe the history of peasant movement. Distinguish between the peasant and new farmer’s
movement .
97. Illustrate theories of Social movement.
98. Describe the Labour related movements in India.
99. Discuss the type of social movements .
100. Discuss concerns about economy, ecology and political representation underlays the ‘CHIPKO
MOVEMENT’.
POLITICAL SCIENCE
Chapter : International Organizations
1. Why are international organizations important?
2. In its initial years why was the UN a largely described as a talking shop?
3. Name the international organization that that draws attention to Human
Rights abuse
4. What is the role of the IMF and the World Bank?
5. Write a short note on Security Council.
6. Correct the following statement – In the Security Council the five
permanent members are China Australia Russia USA and UK
7. What are the functions of the.I.A.E.A,.W.T.O., .ECOSOC, .General
Assembly,. Amnesty International
8. Mention two aims of the UN. What is the Veto Vote
9. Discuss the structure of the UN
10. What are the functions of the Secretary General , is his position
ornamental?
11. What are the changes the world has seen in the last fifty years?
12. What are the four criteria that have been proposed for permanent and non
permanent members of the Security Council members?
13. Critically evaluate the difficulties involved in implementing the suggested
reforms to reconstruct the UN.
14. Though the UN has failed in preventing wars and related miseries, nations
prefer its continuation. What makes the UN an indispensable organization?
15. ‗Reforming the UN means restructuring of the Security Council‘. Do you
agree with this statement? Give arguments for or against this position.
16. What are the factors that have contributed to the UNO still being a relevant
body today discusses its role in the last 60 years.
17. How has the US hegemony come in the way of the UNO functioning?
Chapter : Security in the contemporary world
1. What is human security?
2. What are health epidemics, name a few.
3. What are confidence building measures?
4. What are BWC‘s and CWC‘s?
5. Who are Migrants and Refugees?
6. Define the following
i Confidence Building Measures (CBMs)
ii. Arms Control
iii. Alliance
iv. Disarmament
7. What are the four components of Traditional security?
8. How can a problem qualify as a threat?
9. Is terrorism a traditional or non-traditional threat to security?
10. What are the choices available to a state when its security is threatened,
according to the traditional security perspective?
11. What are the objectives of military alliances? Give an example of a
functioning military alliance with its specific objectives.
12. How has Global poverty contributed to insecurity in the world?
13. Looking at the Indian scenario, what type of security has been given
priority in India, traditional or non-traditional? What examples could you
site to substantiate the argument
Chapter: Environment and Natural resource
1. Why do issues of environment fall within the sphere of world politics?
2. What is Agenda 21?
3. What is sustainable development?
4. What were the outcomes of the Earth Summit and the KyotoProtocol
5. What are global commons?
6. What are environmental movements?
7. What is meant by the global commons? How are they exploited and
polluted?
8. What is meant by ‗common but differentiated responsibilities‘?
9. Who are indigenous people? How has unplanned development impacted
their lives?
10. List out the major problems with reference to ecological issues.
11. Read this extract from the Rio Declaration and answer the following
questions:
―States shall cooperate in the spirit of global partnership to
conserve, protect and restore the health and integrity of
the earth‘s ecosystem. In view of the different
contributions of the global environmental degradation,
states have common but differentiated responsibilities.ǁ
(a) Give two examples of the ecosystem being talked about here.
(b) Which part of the world has greater responsibility for
environmental protection? And why?
(c) To what extent was this spirit followed by the states in their
action since the Rio Summit?
12. Compromise and accommodation are the two essential policies required by
states to save planet Earth. Substantiate the statement in the light of the
ongoing negotiations between the North and South on environmental
issues.
CHAPTER: Globalization
1. How has technology contributed to globalisation?
2. Discuss the resistance to globalization.
3. How is globalization different from the flow of ideas and took place
through much of Human history?
4. What are meant by flows in relation to globalization
5. What is meant by world wide interconnectedness? What are its
components
6. How has cultural globalization impacted your life?
7. What has been the impact of globalization on marginal cultures?
8. What is cultural homogenization?
9. Read this passage and answer the following questions:
―If globalisation is about the flows of ideas, capital,
commodities, and people, it is perhaps logical to ask if there is
anything novel about this phenomenon. Globalisation in
terms of these four flows has taken place through much of
human history. However, those who argue that there is
something distinct about contemporary globalisation point
out that it is the scale and speed of these flows that account for
the uniqueness of globalisation.ǁ
(a) Give an example of each of these four flows that distinguishes
globalization from similar flows in earlier times.
(b) Can we conclude from this way of looking at globalisation that it is
essentially economic and always positive? Give examples to support your
position.
10. How has globalization impacted on India and how is India in turn
impacting on globalisation?
BOOK 2
Crisis of the Constitutional Order
1. What were the reasons which led to the mid-term elections in 1980?
2. Who in India was the leader of the Naxalite movement?
3. Who was JayaprakashNarain? Mention one achievement of his?
4. The Shah Commission was appointed in 1977 by the Janata Party
Government. Why was it appointed and what was were its findings?
5. Match the following
(a) Charan Singh (i) Congress for Democracy
(b) D. K. Barooah (ii) BharatiyaLok dal
(c) Jagjivan Ram (iii) Congress (R)
(d) Morarji Desai (iv) Congress (O)
6. What was the relevance of the garibihatao slogan?
7. Name the 2 states where agitation began prior to the emergency? Give one
emergency excess in Delhi.
8. What made the party system look like a 2 party system in 1977?
9. What was the Shah commission? Why it set up and what were its findings?
10. What caused splits in the Congress and Janta parties
11. What were the lessons we learnt from the emergency?
12. Under which Article was emergency declared in June, 1975 ?
13. What was the naxalite movement?
14. What were the causes for the emergency?
15. What were the reasons for the mid term elections of 1980?
16. Critically discuss the 1977 elections.
Chapter 7 Regional aspirations
1. Define the concept of Regionalism? Is it Regional aspiration?
2. What is the Jammu and Kashmir problem?
3. What was the Dravidian movement, what lessons did the centre learn from it?
4. What is the relevance of articles 370, 371 and the 6th schedule?
5. Why did the Anandpur sahib resolution become so controversial?
6. The Assam movement was a combination of cultural pride and economic
backwardness. Explain.
OR
Assam movement was a combination of cultural pride and economic
backwardnessǁ. Justify the statement
7. Read Hazarika‘s song on page 171 and answer the following
a. Which part of India does he talk about?
b. What is the Government‘s policy for this part of the country?
c. Name the states carved out of Assam. And name 2 princely states in
this region.
8. What was the Punjab accord? Name two politicians of Punjab in the 1980‘s
around whom the politics revolved then.
9. Correct the Statement- Goa was not merged with Maharashtra as the
central government did not want it?
Chapter:Rise o f New Social Movements:
1. What are the situations that can lead to a popular movement?
2. On the same map of India as the one above mark the states where the
Sardarsarovar project and the Narmada sagar project are coming up.
3. What does the termǁ Dalitǁ mean; on the map mark 2 states where they are
a powerful group. Name any two of their leaders, and one contemporary
poet. Who are dalit panthers, how have they realized their political and
social ambitions?
4. How are social movements different to revolutionary ideologies, what are
the problems of social movements.
5. Name any two women‘s movement and write short notes on each
6. Write short notes on the 1.R.T.I. 2.N.B.A 3.Chipko movement
7. Do movements and protests strengthen democracy? Justify your answers
with examples.
8. What is the B.K.U. name on of their leaders; also give 2 features of this
movement
9. Do movements and protests in a country strengthen democracy? Justify
your answer with examples
10. Discuss the lessons learnt from popular movements of the 1980‘s.
Chapter :Recent issues and challenges
1. What was the Babri Masjid issue?
What were the major reasons for the Gujarat riots?
What do you mean by the leftist and rightist forces in Indian politics?
2. What was the result of the Ayodhyacrisis?How was the state government
of Uttar Pradesh punished after the Ayodhya issue
3. What are the ―M‘sǁ that rule Indian politics today?
4. Define a coalition? Mention in point form the coalitions that we have seen
since 1977.
5. Write a note on the rise of the backward classes and OBC‘S.
6. Discuss the term coalition, how far do you agree that it has come to stay in
Indian politics?
7. Who were the parties in the National Front alliance?
Since 1989 until the elections of 2004which party has been gaining strength
in Lok Sabha?
Discuss the rise of the BJP as a powerful force after emergency?
8. What do you understand by the concept ofǁ growing consensus;ǁ discuss
the four elements that comprise it. Which do you think is more relevant
today
9. How has:
a. the Kashmir issue play a important part in India‘s domestic as well as
international policy?
b. North East played a similar role.
10. Do you agree that the Congress still dominates the politics of this
country? Give reasons
11. Briefly explain the coalitions of 1977 1996, 1998 and 2004
12. Discuss the North East problem with reference to integration.
13. Why did the Anandpur Sahib problem become controversial? Discuss the
peace plan for Punjab.
14. Discuss the Mandal issue.
15. Discuss the integration of Goa, how was it different to that of Sikkim.
16. What do you understand by the concept ofǁ growing consensus;ǁ discuss
the four elements that comprise it. Which do you think is more relevant
today?
17. Do you agree that the Congress still dominates the politics of this
country? Give reasons.
18. Explain the J&K problem, do you think it is justifiable, give reasons for
your answer
19. What are the lessons learnt from the regional issues
accommodation and integration.
Class XII DOTHIS TO SEE HOW YOU ARE PREPARED…………...
General Instructions:
The Western alliance headed by the USA represented the ideology of _________ and
the Eastern alliance headed by the Soviet Union represented the ideology of the
_________________ 1
2.What is Human Security? 1
3.What was the White Revolution? 1
4. When was Bill Clinton the President of the USA from? Give his years. 1
5. What is meant by a charismatic leader oriented party? 1
6. Correct the statement: Towards the end of the 1980‘s the Election Commission of
India started using the EVM‘s and by 2002 the entire country shifted to it. 1
7.What does the EU flag stand for? 1
8.Why did Jinnah propose the two nation theory? 1
9.What was the Kerala model of planning ? 1
10.Match the following:
1. Division of Vietnam 1. 38th parallel
2. Marshall Plan 2. Containment of Communism
3. Division of Korea 3. Reconstruction of Western Europe
4. Truman Doctrine 4. 17th Parallel1
11.Bring out 2 differences between Socialist party and Communist party of India. 2
12.Mention the four component of the traditional notion of security from external
threats.2
13.Analyze the common problems of the South Asian countries? 2
14.Which among the following would give more weightage to India‘s proposal for a
permanent membership in the Security Council? Give reason for the chosen options:
a. Nuclear capability
b. It is located in Asia
c. India‘s growing economic power and stable economic system2
15.Suggest any two ways to improve the functioning of the Security Council. 2
16.What is the Reorganization of the States? When did it take place? 2
17.Explain the term separatism with reference to Kashmir? 2
18.On the world map mark the following:
1.A member of the NATO and a permanent member in the UNSC
2.The country whose annual defense expenditure in 2004 was 2 nd to the USA2
19.What was the Agenda 21, why was it criticized? 2
20.What was operation “Blue Star” of June 1984? Name any two leading people
involved.2
21.What does the cartoon signify in Indian politics?
language Issue4
22.Was the Congress split in 1969 avoidable? If the split had not taken place how could
it have influenced the course of events in the 1970‘s.?4
23.How was the ―one party systemǁ in India different from similar systems elsewhere?
Did the dominance of one party mean that India was not really a democracy? Give
reasons to support your answer.4
24.How does the geographical proximity influence the formation of regional
organizations?4
25.What does SAFTA stand for? When was it signed? What is the spirit behind it? 4
26.Discuss the Right to Information act? When and how was it passed? 4
27.What was the Tibet issue? How did India help the Tibetan migrants to settle down? 4
28.Briefly discuss the role of Mikhail Gorbachev in the disintegration of the USSR? 4
29.Like India, why could Democracy not take roots in Pakistan considering both
countries shared a common past, Discuss the factors that have been responsible for
Pakistan‘s failure in building a stable democracy.4
30.Describe any four circumstances for the proclamation of the emergency in 1975. 4
31.Explain the causes of the partition of 1947 and analyze its consequences?
Or
What are the major differences between the SAARC and the European Union as
alternative centers of power?6
32.Read this extract from the Rio Declaration and answer the following questions:
―States shall cooperate in the spirit of global partnership to conserve,
protect and restore the health and integrity of the earth‘s ecosystem. In
view of the different contributions of the global environmental
degradation, states have common but differentiated responsibilities.ǁ
(a) Give two examples of the ecosystem being talked about here.
(b) Which part of the world has greater responsibility for environmental
protection? And why?
(c) To what extent was this spirit followed by the states in their action since the Rio
Summit?
Or
‗‘Non –alignment was a strategy evolved in the cold war context ―With the
disintegration of the USSR has it lost its relevance? Highlight arguments in support of
your answer.6
33.From 1989 to 2004 there have been nine coalition governments in India. Analyze the
rise and fall of any two such coalition governments.
Or
―The end of the eighties of the 20th century witnessed developments which made a long
lasting impact on Indian Politicsǁ. Assess any three such developments.6
35. How did the fourth General Elections in India change the dynamics of Indian
politics?
Read this Press review:
Bhartiya Kisan Union wants agriculture out of the WTO purviewǁ. The BKU has
warned of socio economic upheavals in the country if India does not bargain to keep
agriculture out of the WTO purview. Addressing the conference today the BKU leader
warned of impending dangers if India went ahead with the next round of meetings in
Hong Kong in November.(Hindu 2005)
1. Who is the founder/famous leader being discussed here?
2. What are the BKU and the WTO?
3. What is the role of the BKU?
35.Read this passage and answer the following questions:
If globalization is about the flows of ideas, capital, commodities, and
people, it is perhaps logical to ask if there is anything novel about this
phenomenon. Globalization in terms of these four flows has taken place
through much of human history. However, those who argue that there is
something distinct about contemporary globalization point out that it is
the scale and speed of these flows that account for the uniqueness of
globalization.ǁ
(a) Give an example of each of these four flows that distinguishes
globalization from similar flows in earlier times.
(b) Can we conclude from this way of looking at globalization that it is essentially
economic and always positive? Give examples to support your position.
Or
Compare the present Chinese economy with the previous command economy. How are
the relations of India with China?(4+2)
HISTORY
Theme 10
Colonialism and the Countryside
1.write a note about Jotedars
2. When was the Permanant Settlement introduced in Bengal?
3.What do you understand by Damin-i-Koh?
4. What do you know about the Fifth Report of 1813?
5.What led to the ryots rebellion in the Bombay Deccan?
6.Explain the problems of the permanent settlement ?
7.What led to the formation of the Santhal pargana?
8. Who was David Ricardio?
9.Explain how the Ricardian ideas affected the Indian land revenue system
10.Why Buchanan found the villages empty?
11. Who introduced the permanent settlement?
12. When was the permanent settlement introduced in India?
13. What does the word Taluqdar mean?
14. Explain the rive of Jotedars
15. Who were Ryots?
16. Who was the leader of the Santhal revolt
17. Jotedars were also called by other names. Mention any two.
18. Who was the Raja and subsequently Zamindar of Burdwan when the permanent settlement was imposed?
19. What does Benami mean?
20. What was the reason for the riots in Deccan , according to the Deccan Riots Commission?
21. How did the peasants of Deccan fell into a debt trap?
22. What was the limitation Law?
23. Why was the permanent settlement of land revenue rarely extended to any region beyond Bengal?
24.'The battle between the hoe and plough was a long one' Substantiate the statement with reference to the
Paharias and Santhals of Raj mahal hills during the 18 th century
25. Explain the impact of the American civil war of 1861 on Indian peasants
Theme Eleven
Rebels and The Raj
1. Where did the mutiny of 1857 start?
2. How did the mutiny began?
3. What was the pattern of the rebellion of 1857
4. What was the role played by leaders of the revolt of 1857
5. What does the word firangi mean?
6. Who described Awadh as 'A cherry that will drop into our mouth one day '?
7. Who is a resident?
8. Why was the revolt particularly widespread in Awadh?
9. What was the aim of the rebels?
10. Why did the peasants, taluqdars and zamindars join the revolt?
11. Who painted the 'Relief of Lucknow'?
12. Who painted 'In Memoriam'?
13. How did the British reflect the rebellion of 1857?
13. How did the rebellion of 1857 inspire indian natiinalists?
14.What did ' The Clemency of Canning ' mean?
15. Why did the rebels request the last Mughal emperor to declare himself as the leader of the rebels?
16. How did the different social groups differ in their vision of the culmination of the rebellion?
17. Examine the resources of the history of the 1857 rebellion
18. What was the role of rumours in the ignition of the rebellion of the 1857.
19. What steps did the British take to quell the uprising?
20. Discuss the extent to which religious beliefs shaped the events of 1857.
21. How did the British portray the rebels?
22. What is subsidiary alliance?
23. Why did Rani laxmi bai of Jhansi took leader ship in the fight against the British in 1857?
24. Who was Nawab Wajid Ali?
25. Who was Nana Saheb?
Theme Twelve
Colonial Cities
1. What do you understand about the Mughal towns?
2. What were the main focusses of the pre-colonial cities in India
3. Name any two temple towns in South India
4.How did the Indian cities change towards the 18th century?
5.Where did the portuguese set up their first settlement in India? When?
6.Where did the Dutch set up their first settlement in India? When?
7.Where did the English set up their first settlement in India? When?
8.Where did the French set up their first settlement in India? When?
9. When did the English first acquired political power in India? 10.Which incident marked the acquirement of
political power by the English East India Company?
10. Why did the Europeans found it necessary to fortify their settlements?
11. What was the importance of mapping as far as the british were concerned?
12. When was the first all India census was conducted?
13.From Which year did decennial census became a regular feature?
14. Where do we get the history of colonial cities?
15. What were the problems of taking census data as a source of history?
16.Describe the changes in the process of urbanisation in India
17. When was railways introduced in India?
18. The first railway tracks in India was laid down between -----and ------
19. How did the coming up of railways affect towns and cities?
20. How did the revolt of 1857 affect the changes in urban areas of India
21. Explain 'Black Towns'
22. Explain the importance given to the hill stations by the british
23. Write a note about the social lifw in the colonial cities
24. Explain the lottery commity
25. Expalin the adaptation of Indian styles of architecture by the british with an example.
Theme Thirteen :
Mahatma Gandhi and National Movement
1.Throw light on early life and ideas of Mahatma Gandhi
2. From which point of view Gandhiji's Banaras speech of 1916 is regarded as significant
3. Peasents regarded Gandhiji as their messiah. Diacuss
4. When and where did Mahatma Gandhi started his satyagraha in India
5. Why salt was considered as a power ful symbol of protest by Mahatma Gandhi?
6. Why did Gandhiji see the Charkha as a symbol of an ideal human society?
7. How do private letters and autobiographies help us in providing information about an individual?
8. 'Wherever Gandhiji went, rumours spread of his miraculous powers' Explain with examples
9. How the salt march of Mahatma Gandhi was notable
10. Evaluate the contribution of Mahatma Gandhi to the Indian national movement
11. When was Gandhiji born?
12.Where did Mahatma Gandhi take birth?
13. Explain Non cooperation movement?
14. What do you know about the Khilafat movement?
15.Who were known as LAL PAL BAL?
16. Whom did Gandhi consider as his political Guru?
17. How are newspapers important in the study of national movement?
18. Why did Mahatma Gandhi want to incorporate non-cooperation movement with the khilafat movement?
19. Explain the incidents leading to the Gandhi -Irwin pact?
20. Why was Gandhi disappointed after attending the second round table conference?
21.Examine the different kinds of sources from which political career of Gandhiji and the history of the
National Movement could be reconstructed.
22. "Our salvation can only come through the farmer ". How far do you agree with this statement?
23.Explain why many scholars have written of the months after independence as being Gandhi's "Finest hour"
24.Examine the views of Gamdhiji against partition of India
25. Explain how Gandhiji's mass appeal was genuine in the context of indian politics and how it contributed to
his success in broadening the basis of nationalism.
Theme Fourteen
Understanding Partition
1. What is Lucknow pact?
2. What do you understand by music before mosque?
3. Does stereotyping have power?How powerful can be stereotyping? Explain with an example from the
chapter
4.What do know about Arya Samaj?
5.What is Communalism?
6.When did the demand of Pakistan formalise and why ?
7.When and where dis the Muslim League started to operate?
8. Who coined the name Pakistan?
9. Was the partition of India a sudden decision? Explain
10.Were all the Indian Muslims part of the Muslim League? Explain
11. Could there be a possible alternative to partition? Explain
I. Write short note on
12. Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan
13.Moulana Abdul Kalam
14. Muhammad Ali Jinna
15.Why was British India partitioned?
16.How did Women experience partition?
17. How did the congress come to change its views on Partition?
18. What do you know about " Direct action Day"?
19.How did ordinary people view partition?
20.What were Mahatma Gandhi's view about partition?
21. Why did Mahatma Gandhi consider his voice as "a voice in the wilderness"
22.Why congressmen in punjab consider partition as a "necessary evil" ?
23. What are the main factors which led to the partition?
24. Explain the celebration of 'martyrdom' on 13th March at a gurudwara in Delhi
25. What was Jinnah's Two nation theory?
Theme 15
Framing of the Indian Constitution
1.Who was elected the president of the All India States people's Conference im 1939?
2.What was the vision of the vision of our constitution
3.Who was the Chief Draughtsman of the constitution?
4.What was the role of Rajendra Prasad in the constituent assembly?
5. What was the role of Jawaharlal Nehru in the constituent assembly?
6.What was the role of Vallabhai pattel in the constituent assembly?
7. Who were the most important six members of the constituent assembly?
8.What was the role of B. R. Ambedkar in the constituent assembly?
9. How was the members of the constituent assembly elected?
10. What was the background in which the Constituent assembly met?
11.Which party dominated the constituent assembly?
12.What was the percent of congressmen in the constituent assembly?
13. Separate electorates was
" poison that has entered the body politic of our body " Discuss
14. What is known as Objectives Resolution?
15. What according to Mr. J. Nagappa was the reason for the sufferings of the depressed classes?
16.Explain the lists provided by the draft committee for sharing of powers of government?
17. Who defended the rights of the states ? What were his arguments
18. Why Hindustani was agreed as the national language?
19.What made Hindustani lose its place?
20.What was the decision of the drafting committee on the issue of language policy of India?
21. What was unacceptable by Shrimati. G. Durgabai in the speeches of R. V. Dhulekar?
22. What historical forces shapes the vision of the constitution?
23. How was the term minority defined by different groups?
24. What were the argumenta in favour of greater power to the provinces?
25.Discuss the different arguments made in favour of protection of the oppressed groups.
DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL, RANCHIDELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL, RANCHIDELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL, RANCHIDELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL, RANCHI
Assignment-III (2019-20)
Class:- XII Subject:- Fine Art- Graphics / Painting
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Section : First (1x6)=6
General Instructions: Answer to be written for each question in a word or sentence.
►Name an important artists who started Bengal School of Art.
►Who was Prof. E.B.Havell?
►Nandlal Bose painted “Tiller of the soil” for _________ .
►Meghdoot is based on famous Sanskrit classic ‘Abhigyan Shakuntalam’ written by ____________.
►The dance of Krishna and Gopis symbolically indicates the dance of God and _______________.
►What ‘24 spokes in Ashokan Wheel’& ‘Blue’symbolizes in our National Flag?
►On which date Indian National Flag was adopted and hoisted,when & where?
►Mention the titles of painting of Kshitindranath Majumdar(Bengal school artists), which is included
in the course of study.
►Mention the names of any three painters or graphic artistsor sculptor of Contemporary (modern)
Indian art included in your course of study, which are important in your view.
►Mention the name of the artist& medium of contemporary (modern) Indian art works ‘Whirlpool’
included in your course of study.
►Mention the names of any sculptors, a graphic-artist and a painter of the Contemporary (Modern)
Indian Art included in your course of study.
►What is the names of the Artist& mediumof- ‘The Vulture’
►Who painted ‘Haldi Grinder’ and what was its medium?
►What is Wash Painting or Etching?
►What is Serigraphy or Still-life?
►Name two female modern artist?
Section : Second (2x3)=6
General Instructions: Answer to be written for each is about 30 words.
►Mention the titles& artist of any four paintings of the Bengal school included in your course of
study.
►Indentify any relevant painting of the Bengal school included in your course of study comprising of
the following features and explains them in that painting accordingly:
(a) The creation of mystic and mellow style by using gloomy colouring with diffused light
background and absence of any dark line or tone, which provide the experience of the astral
world.
(b) The delineation of attenuated human figures with extra elongated limbs and tapering
fingures, which reflect the influence of the Rajasthani, Pahari and Mughal miniatures. Hence
emphasis on European realism in terminated.
►Which human life values are shown in the painting ‘Tiller of soil’ done by famous painter Nandlal
Bose?
►Discuss the painting “Journey’s End” based on its aesthetic point of view.
►Describe the painting “Meghdoot” based on its aesthetic point of view.
►Write a short note on the form and colour scheme of the Indian National Flag.
►Mention the inner philosophy of Indian National Flag?
►Explain the Tri colour Flag’s meaning? What it is symbolizing?
►Write a critical note on the compositional arrangement of any of the following contemporary
(modern) India art-works duly based on the aesthetic parameters
1. Mother Teresa (a painting done by M.F Hussain)
2. Devi (a graphic-print done by Jyoti Bhatt)
3. Cries Un-heard (a sculpture done by Amernath Sehgal)
►Mention the important names of five famous painters and sculptors who contributed to the National
Freedom movement, according to you.
►Evaluate the artistic achievement of any one of the following artists with reference to his particular
art work included in your course of study.
(a) Amrita Sher Gil (painter)(b) Anupam Sud (graphic artist) (c) Amarnath Sehgal (sculptor)
►Write a critical note on the compositional arrangement of any of the following contemporary
(modern) Indian art works duly based on the aesthetic parameters:-
(1) Triumph of labour (sculpture)(2) Haldi Grinders(painting) (3) Whirlpool (graphics print)
►Evaluate the artistic achievement of any of the following contemporary (modern) Indian artists in
your course of study:-
(1) Kamlesh Dutt Pandey (Painter)(2) Jyoti Bhatt (Graphic artist)(3) Ram Kinkar Beij (Sculptor)
►Write a short note on the compositional-arrangement of anyof the following sculptures included
in your course of study: (a) Ganesha (b) Triumph of Labour (c) Cries Unheard
►Highlight the aesthetic aspects ofany of the following Contemporary (Modern) Indian Art-works,
which you like most: (a) Man, Woman and Tree (a graphic-print) (b) Santhal Family (a sculpture)
(c) Haldi Grinders (a painting)
►Mention the title of the art-work done by each of the following Contemporary (Modern) Indian
artists, which is included in your course of study : (i) Jamini Roy (a painter)
(ii) K. Laxma Goud (a graphic-artist) (iii) P.V. Janakiram (a sculptor)
►Write about the painting name and its subject.
Abanindranath Tagore- _______ _______________________________________
M.F.Husain- ________ _________________________________________________
Krishna Reddy- _______ _______________________________________________
Section : Third (3x2)=6
General Instructions: Answer to be written for each is about 100 words.
►Highlight the aesthetic aspects of any of the following paintings of the Bengal School, which attract
you most: (i) Journey’s End (ii) Radhika (iii) Rasa-Lila
►Analyse the painting “Meghdoot” based on its title, compositional arrangement, colour scheme &
subject.
►How far has its painter been successful in depicting the subject matter of any of the paintings of the
Bengal School included in your course of studies. Submit your reasons on the basis of aesthetical
parameters.
►Describe the specific humanistic sensitivities that the painter has delineated in painting named “Rasa
Lila”.
►Describe the painting in which Krishna and Gopis are shown in special type of soft, gentle, tall,
poetic and rhythmic body gestures.
►Discuss the painting “Radhika” based on its title, compositional arrangement, colour scheme and
subject matter.
►Which human life values are expressed in the following paintings? Explain any one in short.
a) Journey’s End
b) The Vulture
►Which Contemporary (modern) sculpture you like most? Appreciate any one sculpture given in your
syllabus.(1)Triumph of labour(2)Santhal Family (3) Cries un-head (4) Ganesha (5)Chatturmukhi
►Appreciate any of the following contemporary (modern) Indian artists including your course of study
duly based on the following points - (a)Title and name of the graphic artist, (b) medium & technique
(c) subject matter and (d) composition:- (1) Children (2) Of Wall (3) Man, women and tree
►Evaluate the aesthetic grandeur ofany of the following Contemporary (Modern) Indian paintings
based on its (a) Name of artist, (b) Medium & technique, (c) Subject-matter and (d) Composition :
(1) Mother and Child (Painted by Jamini Roy) (3) Devi (Printed by Jyoti Bhatt)
(2) Ganesha (Sculpted by P.V. Janakiram)
►Evaluate the aesthetic grandeur ofany of the following Contemporary (Modern) Indian art-works
based on its (a) Name of the artist, (b) Medium & technique, (c) Subject-matter and (d) Composition:-
(i) Gossip (a painting) (ii) Whirlpool (a graphic-print) (iii) Santhal Family (a sculpture)
►Describe any two from the following set of mediums:-
A (i) Etching (ii) Lithography (iii) Aquatint (iv) Viscosity (v) Serigraphy
B (i) Water Colour (ii) Acrylic painting (iii) Oil Painting (iv) Tempera (v) Wash Painting
C (i) Bronze casting (ii) Direct cement concrete (iii) Repousse work (iv) Wood Carving (v)
Terracotta
Section : Forth (6x1)=6
General Instructions: Answer to be written for each is about 200 words.
►What is the contribution of Bengal school artists to the national freedom movement.
►Describe the main features of Bengal School of Painting.
►How did the Bengal School of Painting come into existence?
►What is the contribution of Indian artists in the struggle for the national freedom movement in India?
►Write an essay on the Evolution of the Indian National Flag and symbolic significance of its colours.
►Write short notes on any two of the following:
(a)Somnath Hore (b) Anupam Sud(c)Devi Prasad Roy Chowdhury (d) Ramkinker Baij
(e) Amrita Shergil (f) Jamini Roy
►Which one do you like or dislike most among all the Contemporary (Modern) Indian graphic-prints /
painting included in your course of study? Give your appropriate reasons in detail in the light of the
capabilities of its graphic-artist / painter in handling the medium & technique, depiction of the subject-
matter and the way of composition.
Section : Fifth (6x1)=6
General Instructions: Essay to be written for in not more than 350 words.
►Write an essay on the origin and development of Bengal School of Painting.
►How modern Trends developed in Indian Art? Write answer giving example of few artists and
paintings.
►Give appropriate reasons as to why do you like or dislike the Contemporary (Modern) Indian Art.
►Write a note on the Modern Trends in Indian Art.
►Write an essay on ‘Contribution of Bengal School in promoting nationalism’.
►Write in detail about different features which we see in Modern Trends of Indian Art.
►Name of any ModernPainting / Graphics which you like most and describe its medium.
